MMF students gain firsthand insights on London Study Trip
This October, our Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2026 cohort travelled to London for an immersive week of learning, networking, and cultural discovery. The annual study trip offers students a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading financial centres, an experience shaped by McGill Desautels strong alumni network and the generosity of industry partners who open their doors each year.
Professional money managers can make mistakes with their money too
Are managers of large investment funds good investors on a personal level? Not necessarily, says Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at McGill Desautels. “There can be a correlation, but also not,” says Augustin. “It’s very difficult to beat the market, on average. We see people doing it, but it raises the question of is it luck, or is it skill? That being said, we can always limit mistakes.
Overreliance on star employees can disrupt organizational continuity
Abidur Chowdhury was star designer at Apple, but he recently left the company for a position at an AI startup. It was a blow to the tech giant to lose Chowdhury, who is credited with playing a key role in the design of the iPhone Air. When firms become too reliant on a few star employees, they take on risk, Prof. Karl Moore told Canadian HR Reporter.
Monopolistic ticket selling and a lack of reseller regulation is pushing up ticket prices
Concertgoers are increasingly facing a seemingly impossible battle for tickets, often losing out to resellers who quickly inflate prices. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh argues this stems from a structural failure making live entertainment unaffordable for the average fan. Astvansh attributes the sharp price increase to three factors: demand significantly outpacing supply; the ticketing mark
Extended Black Friday sales signal changing consumer habits
Black Friday is no longer just a single day, and Windsor, Ontario retailers are feeling the shift. Devonshire Mall has already seen a jump in foot traffic as stores roll out discounts well ahead of the traditional shopping event. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh says the change reflects a broader trend in consumer behavior.
MIPC’s ninth edition tackles nature restoration through sustainable finance
The McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), part of the Sustainable Growth Initiative, successfully concluded its 9th edition in November, reaffirming its position as a leading experiential learning initiative at Desautels.
Soutar Career Centre gives Desautels grads an edge
It’s a tough job market for recent graduates, but a McGill education gives students an edge. “My time at McGill was foundation for getting the job I have today,” says Andrei Adam (BCom’24) a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Toronto. At Desautels, students have unlimited access to coaches and career support through the Soutar Career Centre. Adam relied on these career coaching services when he was a student, seeking guidance on potential employers and feedback on his resume.
Eight McGill Desautels researchers named to Stanford-Elsevier top researchers list
Each year, the world’s most influential researchers are recognized in the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists lists. The list ranks researchers from around the world, based on the impacts of their citations, their h-index, and other bibliometric indicators.
McGill Desautels MBA ranked #27 globally for sustainability
The McGill Desautels Faculty of Management MBA program is ranked 27th globally in the 2025 Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking. This recognition highlights its leadership in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility through innovative teaching and learning methodologies.
2025 McGill-FIAM Asset Management Hackathon pushes students to build AI-powered portfolio
Large language models are changing the way we do business - or at least that’s what the companies that make AI tools will tell you. In practice, many companies know that AI tools are very powerful but are still figuring out how best to use them.
Dean Yolande Chan named Fellow of Royal Society of Canada
Yolande E. Chan, Dean and James McGill Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of the country’s highest academic honours.
Recognized for her outstanding contributions to digital innovation, knowledge strategy, and business-IT alignment, Chan joins a distinguished cohort of scholars celebrated for advancing knowledge across disciplines.
Federal budget’s deficit spending is lower than some projections
Canada’s economy has faced a challenging year. Growth projections are down, yet the federal government’s 2025 budget commits billions to offset U.S. tariffs and adapt to shifting global trade dynamics.
Cash-strapped governments should resist telling pension funds how to invest
Stock markets continue to hit record highs, yet many governments remain strapped for cash—and some are eyeing pension funds to cover fiscal shortfalls.
They should resist the temptation to mandate that pension funds invest more domestically, said Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier in an interview with CNBC.
Tariffs are hitting Quebec truck makers hard but a 'Buy Canadian’ push could help
On November 1, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on foreign imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts—a move that poses significant challenges for Canadian manufacturers.
Canada’s truck building industry is smaller than the auto sector, but the tariffs will nevertheless have an effect on truck makers across the country.
ACCEPTER le vélo : Findings and perspectives from two years of research
The ACCEPTER le vélo conference brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of cycling in Montreal and beyond. The first panel highlighted major progress in cycling infrastructure between 2018 and 2023, showing strong links between high-comfort networks and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
