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...

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...

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...

Shadow banking is growing – and it’s a hidden risk to the stability of the financial system

Published: 7 June 2023

Shadow banking is playing an increasing role in the financial system. Private equity firms, investment funds and mortgage finance companies all employ alternative lending strategies that are...

Interaction with major crypto-asset platforms could benefit both CBDCs and cryptocurrencies

Published: 25 May 2023

Cryptocurrencies are an unregulated, ethically dubious financial instrument used by criminal organizations, terrorists and war criminals, writes Andy Holloway in the FP Investor Newsletter. But...

Delve: Cashing in or Losing Big on Cryptocurrency Yield Farms?

Published: 17 May 2023

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Add cryptocurrency yield farms to that list. A complex investment strategy in decentralized finance markets, yield farming advertises eye...

Profs Beaumont, Schumacher and Weitzner awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Published: 14 April 2023

Congratulations to Paul Beaumont, David Schumacher and Gregory Weitzner, who were awarded a 2022-2023 SSHRC Insight Development Grant...

The future of commercial real estate belongs to those who can meet the evolving needs of the office

Published: 23 March 2023

Lockdowns and remote work presented unique challenges for the commercial real estate sector. Vast amounts of office space were suddenly empty as people worked from home. But the sector is...

McGill Personal Financial Essentials course helps people understand common investing mistakes

Published: 6 January 2023

Human instinct is not well-suited to making wise investments, says Prof. Benjamin Croitoru in an interview with Global News. Fear of missing out is just one example of this. Following the crowd can...

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