Don't ghost your costume: Expert encourages reuse over disposal
Halloween costumes may be a short-lived tradition, but their environmental impact can last much longer. Speaking to Global News, Professor Javad Nasiry encourages consumers to think beyond a single use when purchasing costumes, many of which are made from synthetic materials such as polyester.
Can one fund prove the value of TPA?
A 22-year analysis of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super), which invests government contributions to help finance the country’s future retirement costs, offers rare evidence that an institutional fund can consistently add value over a simple reference portfolio.
Based on 275 months of data, NZ Super outperformed its benchmark by 1.22 per cent annually, with only a 0.6 per cent probability that the result was due to luck.
AI for retirement planning: a helpful guide, not a trusted advisor
As more Canadians turn to artificial intelligence for retirement planning, experts urge caution. According to Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at McGill University, AI can be a valuable educational tool, helping users better understand complex concepts such as the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), RRSPs, and TFSAs.
Canada moves toward a more competitive payment market
Visa and Mastercard currently handle 96 per cent of transactions in Canada, underscoring the country’s dependence on two American payment giants. Canada’s forthcoming real-time payment system could begin to change that.
GCHM fall 2026 graduates share how the program fit their needs and advanced their career
On Monday, October 19, sixteen Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM) students walked the stage at convocation. As new alumni, four students reflected on their time in the GCHM program following the ceremony.
MMF students put financial and strategic thinking to the test
On October 21, the 9th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge brought Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students at McGill Desautels together for an intensive, hands-on merger case competition, challenging them to apply their financial expertise, strategic thinking, and teamwork under pressure.
Why retailers must invest in people as AI advances
Artificial intelligence may transform how retailers operate, but Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says the human touch could become their greatest competitive advantage.
Viral raccoon coin blurs investing and charitable giving
Pepper, Montreal’s viral raccoon, has become the face of a cryptocurrency valued at more than $1 million. The memecoin has attracted thousands of buyers, with funds raised through the project expected to help support Pepper and a proposed wildlife sanctuary. Katrin Tinn, Professor at McGill Desautels, warns that this charitable framing could lead buyers to mistake a speculative investment for a direct donation.
MMA student Nebiyou Timotewos receives Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers
Nebiyou Timotewos, a Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) student at McGill Desautels and 2026 McCall MacBain Scholar, has received the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the province’s highest honour for youth aged 15 to 24.
AI transforms how retailers set prices
Artificial intelligence is giving retailers new ways to tailor prices, discounts and promotions to individual customers. Maxime Cohen, Professor at McGill Desautels and author of the forthcoming book Pricing in the Age of AI, says the technology can combine purchase history, browsing behaviour, location and other signals to estimate willingness to pay in real time.
In the Age of AI, Investing in the Human Touch Is Fundamental for Retailers
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into retail, Executive Director Charles de Brabant argues that technology alone will not be enough to create lasting competitive advantage. While AI can enhance efficiency, decision-making and customer experience, retailers that continue investing in trust, expertise, empathy and meaningful human relationships will be best positioned to succeed.
Canada’s data centre boom comes with trade-offs
Canada’s AI data centre boom could bring investment and high-paying jobs, but its benefits may come with higher consumer costs and pressure on infrastructure. Simon Blanchette, course lecturer at McGill Desautels, cautions that employment projections should be viewed carefully.
Airport concessions open new paths for pension investment
Canada’s proposed airport concessions could give pension funds access to established infrastructure while allowing governments to recycle capital into new projects. Sebastien Betermier, Professor at McGill Desautels, says major airports offer established cash flows and limited development risk, but their attractiveness will depend on transparent bidding, regulatory certainty and clearly defined decision rights.
Why AI training isn't one-size-fits-all
As workplace AI use accelerates, employee training is struggling to keep pace. Nearly two-thirds of workers now use AI on the job, yet access to learning and development resources has declined.
Rethinking how TPA is evaluated
The Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) is reshaping how large institutional investors manage their portfolios, giving investment teams greater flexibility to manage risk and opportunities across entire portfolios rather than within individual asset classes. But can its benefits actually be measured?
