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The Government of Canada is exploring ways to increase investments in the country’s pension fund equities, but doing so sacrifices returns, according to The Economist. Over the past decade, Canadian mid and small-cap stocks have returned just 3-4% each year, while U.S. stocks have seen a 13% return annually. Opening infrastructure to investment is another way to encourage pension funds to invest more of their capital domestically.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, finance
Published on: 15 Jul 2024

Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for signing up, cancellation costs, and annual dues, which is why it is important to do research before signing up, according to Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant. “You don’t necessarily understand the natural pitfalls until you fall into them,” he tells The Globe and Mail.

Classified as: Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Charles de Brabant
Published on: 15 Jul 2024

While some countries contemplate shorter work weeks, Greece is heading in the opposite direction. Seeking to boost economic growth, the country recently passed a law allowing employers to implement a six-day work week, though the change is not mandatory. Greece faced a debt crisis in 2010, and its economy has long been among Europe’s laggards. As a member of the Eurozone, Greece doesn’t make its own monetary policy, explains Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour.

Classified as: Jean-Nicolas Reyt
Published on: 15 Jul 2024

Canada’s biggest pension funds are some of the world’s largest investors and their diversified portfolios span the globe. But, should they be investing more in Canadian companies? Some CEOs think so. In March, 90 CEOs signed an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland urging her to find ways to get pension funds to invest more in Canadian companies. But forcing pension funds to do so would be a mistake, says CD Howe Institute Senior Fellow Miville Tremblay in an op-ed in LaPresse.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier
Published on: 11 Jul 2024

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is opening two new stores in Toronto. The Quebec City-headquartered retailer has slimmed-down offerings, with no in-store furniture sales or fragrance counters and lots of private label clothing brands.

Classified as: Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Charles de Brabant
Published on: 9 Jul 2024

High prices for flights and package tours are forcing some would-be travelers to reconsider their vacation plans. Air carriers’ fuel costs are high, and employee salaries have had to increase to keep pace with inflation. “It’s difficult for smaller air carriers to compete in this environment, and that allows larger carriers to raise prices,” says Associate Professor Karl Moore in an interview with Radio Canada International.

Classified as: Karl Moore
Published on: 9 Jul 2024

Over the past few decades, Canada’s big pension funds have piled into direct real estate investments. But, as higher borrowing costs hit property markets, returns have gone negative. Some funds are considering whether they should take a step back and make this type of investment through third-party managers. “You have a few pension funds asking themselves, should I continue to go as direct?” says Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier in an interview with BNN Bloomberg.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier
Published on: 9 Jul 2024

Shoeb Hosain, the Program Director of the Masters of Management in Analytics at 鶹AV Desautels, leads the "Analytics and Solution Consulting" course, which aims to equip students with the skills needed to tackle Data Science challenges across various industries. Under his guidance, students form teams and apply their knowledge in Quantitative Methods, Technological Automation, and Business Strategy to develop innovative solutions for real-world clients.

Classified as: Shoeb Hosain, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)
Published on: 9 Jul 2024

Shoeb Hosain, the Program Director of the Masters of Management in Analytics(MMA) at 鶹AV Desautels, and the MMA team have launched an initiative to build a dynamic data analytics community. Over the past four years, this effort has focused on promoting lifelong applied technical learning, expediting machine learning experimentation, and establishing thought leadership.

Classified as: Shoeb Hosain, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)
Published on: 9 Jul 2024

We live in an age that valorizes virality, where high-growth enterprises seek to go global in scale. But what works for Silicon Valley doesn’t necessarily work everywhere. In an article published in the Academy of Management Journal, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization Anna Kim questions the value of high-growth entrepreneurship for economically challenged locales. She found that ventures with deep local roots created jobs and addressed local problems and spillover effects that stayed local.

Classified as: Anna Kim
Published on: 8 Jul 2024

Seven 鶹AV researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. 

Classified as: Research and Innovation, awards/prizes
Published on: 4 Jul 2024

Formula One drivers are undoubtedly celebrities, but many prefer to stay out of the spotlight. According to Professor Karl Moore, while many sports involve team efforts, F1 drivers face the unique challenge of competing solo, even against teammates. Despite the fame, many are introverts who have dedicated their lives to their passion, often sacrificing a typical adolescence for their sport.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 19 Jun 2024

The QS Best Student Cities 2025 Rankings have placed  as best student city in the Americas and #10 globally. This ranking considers factors such as university rankings, student diversity, employment opportunities, and affordability. Montreal's top position in North America highlights its appeal as a student city, with 鶹AV recognized as the leading institution in the continent's best student city.

Classified as: rankings, 鶹AV Ranking
Published on: 18 Jun 2024

The 鶹AV Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed on the 2024 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list, coming in 27th out of 65 schools globally.

FT recognizes us as 1st in North America, and as the only Canadian school ranked —further solidifying our status as a leading business school internationally, that delivers a high-calibre, innovative, and interdisciplinary program to our students.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), rankings, Financial Times
Published on: 17 Jun 2024

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