Learning Through Crowdfunding
Authors: G. Chemla and Katrin Tinn Publication: Management Science, Volume 66, Issue 5, May 2020, Pages 1783-1801. Abstract:
Desautels professor lends expertise to Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) study
One of Wall Street鈥檚 least-known trading companies, Jane Street has quietly become a global market-maker. With a niche in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), the company was well-positioned to weather the COVID-19 crisis. Professor Sebastien Betermier recently entered the conversation with a new report that connects fixed-income ETFs to market liquidity during the pandemic.
Small investors change the game, but it won鈥檛 last
Earlier this month, a Reddit-driven investor coup sent shockwaves through the market as heavily shorted stocks skyrocketed in price. Professor Mo Chaudhury weighs in on the mania, attributing the rising number of new investors to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investors anticipate low-carbon economy
As the renewable energy sector grows in leaps and bounds; pension funds, banks, investment companies, and insurance companies are waking up to the risk of devaluation in fossil fuel investments.
Delve: The Divided State of American Public Health
Even as the pandemic radically reshaped American life, the federal government failed to provide strong and consistent guidance about how best to manage this public health crisis. Not surprisingly, individual states diverged in what they chose to do, and when they chose to do it
Prevent members of U.S. Congress from trading individual stocks
Professor Patrick Augustin wades into the debate over the heated race to fill Georgia鈥檚 two Senate seats in a runoff and special election scheduled for January.
The upside of financial fragility
In two recent studies, Professor David Schumacher charts the rise of large asset managers and examines their effect on financial market stability.
Prime Minister Trudeau encourages Desautels finance class to stay positive
When Professor of Practice Sujata Madan noticed that her finance students seemed overwhelmed in the final weeks of a difficult semester, she recruited help from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and 六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 Principal Suzanne Fortier, among others, to lift their spirits. The students left class with a renewed sense of optimism for a post-pandemic future.
Delve: Canada鈥檚 Pension Plan Is the Envy of the World, and Now We Know Why
A new study by Prof Sebastien Betermier is the first to use real data to do a quantitative analysis of asset allocation strategies and cost structures for hundreds of pension, endowment, and sovereign wealth funds across 11 countries. The results hold valuable lessons not only for financial planners, but also working Canadians dreaming of retirement.
The case for a long-term divestment strategy
Pressure is on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to divest from fossil fuel companies in support of Canada鈥檚 transition to a low-carbon economy. Professor Sebastien Betermier comments.
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Advocacy for a second Caisse de d茅p么t
An article in La Presse features Sebastien Betermier鈥檚 research that reveals the superiority of Canadian pension funds. Using the Canadian pension funds as a model for success, the article proposes a second institution be introduced in Quebec for employees of cities and universities.
The Canadian Pension Fund Model: A Quantitative Portrait
Authors:Alexander Beath, Sebastien Betermier, Chris Flynn, Quentin Spehner
Published: July 21, 2020. Available at SSRN
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Banks turn to selfies to simplify identity verification
Banks have turned to selfies for facial recognition to help simplify identity verification methods. Professor Mo Chaudhury joins Bank Innovation to discuss the prospects and risks of facial recognition technology in mortgage applications.
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Canada is a global leader in pension funds
Canada鈥檚 pension funds are outperforming global peers in investment performance and are stronger at hedging against liability risks, according to research co-authored by Professor Sebastien Betermier.
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Potential insider trading following landmark Kodak loan
In July, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) provided a $765 million loan to support Kodak鈥檚 transition from photo giant to producing drugs for the U.S. domestic market. The first loan of its kind under the Defense Production Act, it is not surprising that ensuing events have hinted at the possibility of illegal insider trading, writes Professor Patrick Augustin.
