Bargain hunters beware: online deals can come with unanticipated conditions

Published: 30 November 2023

Scouring for holiday gifts at bargain prices is a savvy way to cut costs, but the allure of Black Friday deals sometimes masks potential pitfalls. In an article for BNN Bloomberg, Associate...

Holiday grocery price freeze includes more products this year, but long-term affordability solutions needed

Published: 30 November 2023

This year, Canada’s large grocery chains are freezing the price for a greater variety of items than usual before the holidays. While 10-15% more products are included in the freeze this year, the...

Ava Labs and CBER Forum launch new blockchain and crypto podcast series

Published: 29 November 2023

Ava Labs, a software provider for the Avalanche blockchain network, has launched a new podcast series under its Owl Explains initiative. “Crafting the Crypto Economy” spotlights top researchers...

BCom alum’s paper on the financial literacy of immigrants an FCAC finalist

Published: 27 November 2023

McGill Desautels graduate Avneet Bhabra (BCom’23)’s research paper “23% and Counting, but Not ‘One Size Fits All’: Helping Canada’s Immigrants Strengthen Their Financial Knowledge” has been...

McGill Desautels launches the Management Science Case Writing Competition

Published: 23 November 2023

The inaugural McGill Desautels Management Science Case Writing Competition, organized by Assistant Professor (Teaching) Rob Glew and supported by EY, turns the tables on the traditional case...

Bankrupt companies benefit from cooperation with suppliers during legal process

Published: 21 November 2023

When a company declares bankruptcy, the spotlight often falls on its creditors, primarily focusing on corporate debt from financial institutions. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the...

Canadian pension funds divestment of private equity holdings rebalances portfolios

Published: 21 November 2023

Canadian pension funds are strategically divesting from their private equity holdings to realign their portfolios. Recognizing the inherent lag in private equity valuations compared to publicly...

McGill Desautels alum sheds light on inequities faced by women entrepreneurs

Published: 20 November 2023

Harriett Baldwin (MBA’85) is spearheading an extensive examination of the financial landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Highlighting a stark gender...

Public pension plans in Canada and Australia achieve efficiencies through professional asset management at scale

Published: 20 November 2023

Canada and Australia are both examples of successful pension fund management, said Prof. Sebastien Betermier in a keynote presentation to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Thought...

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