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As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in investment management, Russ Goyenko, an associate professor of finance at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says the technology is likely to reshape how firms allocate work.

AI is increasingly being used to support research, idea generation and portfolio analysis across the industry. Goyenko suggests one likely consequence will be less demand for analysts, as AI takes over time-intensive tasks such as reviewing reports and earnings calls.

Classified as: finance, Ruslan Goyenko, AI at 鶹ýվ Desautels, artificial intelligence (AI)
Published on: 4 May 2026

Rising jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East helped push already-struggling Spirit Airlines to collapse, Karl Moore, an associate professor at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, told CTV News.

Moore said the discount carrier had faced financial trouble, but the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices left little room to absorb further shocks. The fallout is likely to reach beyond one airline.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy and Organization
Published on: 4 May 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposed Canada Strong Fund is not easily comparable to sovereign wealth models in Norway or Singapore, says Sebastien Betermier, an Associate Professor of Finance at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Betermier says Norway’s fund is designed to invest resource revenues abroad and shield the domestic economy from oil price volatility, while Canada’s proposed fund appears focused on driving growth through domestic investment.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, finance
Published on: 4 May 2026

At a time when management scholarship is increasingly called upon to address pressing societal challenges, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization Anna Kim’s research offers a compelling and impactful contribution.

Through a sustained programme of work, she advances scholarship that combines intellectual rigor with a clear commitment to serving society.

Classified as: Anna Kim, Strategy and Organization, Sustainability, Awards
Published on: 1 May 2026

As the five-day workweek reaches its 100-year mark, 𲹲‑NDZ, an associate professor at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says it is no longer suited to the realities of modern work.

Originally designed during the industrial era to boost productivity, the model now clashes with rising burnout and the spread of new technologies.

Classified as: undefined, Organizational Behaviour
Published on: 1 May 2026
Air travel disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are rippling through global airline networks, forcing carriers to reroute flights, absorb higher fuel costs and adjust schedules, Karl Moore, an associate professor at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, said in an interview with CBC’s Natasha Fatah.
Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy and Organization
Published on: 1 May 2026

She Builds: Stories of Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs brought together film, conversation, and community to celebrate the lived realities of women building businesses in Canada. Co-hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity alongside partners at 鶹ýվ Desautels, the event opened with a screening of How She Dares, filmmaker Zoonie Nguyen’s powerful account of her journey from refugee to global advocate for women entrepreneurs.

Classified as: Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity
Published on: 30 Apr 2026

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity brought together leaders from business, government, and academia to examine how Canada can diversify its trading partners, ethically and effectively.

Moderated by Franca Ciambella, the conversation explored real-world challenges around compliance, risk management, and anti-corruption in international trade.

Classified as: Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity
Published on: 30 Apr 2026

The Third Annual Business Ethics Conference brought together leading voices to examine what Ethics in Finance looks like in practice. Hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, the event explored how capital allocation, investor influence, and institutional accountability are shaping the future of finance in an era of climate urgency and systemic inequality.

Classified as: Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity
Published on: 30 Apr 2026

As organizations explore new digital frontiers, Գܱղ, Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management at 鶹ýվ, urges caution.

On the , she examines the prospect of working in the metaverse—a future that may be closer than we think.

While immersive environments promise enhanced remote collaboration, they could also fundamentally change how employee performance is monitored and evaluated.

Classified as: Emmanuelle Vaast, Information Systems, delve
Published on: 29 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to launch a $25‑billion Canada Strong Fund raises key governance and design questions, according to Sebastien Betermier, an associate professor of finance at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Betermier said the proposed sovereign wealth fund will need to be carefully coordinated with existing vehicles such as the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Canada Growth Fund to avoid overlap and inefficiency.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, finance
Published on: 29 Apr 2026

On April 19-21, 2026, 鶹ýվ Desautels’ Desmarais Global Finance Research Centre welcomed researchers from across North America and Europe for the 5th edition of the Spring Finance Workshop.

Stefano Rossi of Bocconi University in Italy won the best discussion award, while Jonathan Berk from Stanford University in the United States won the best paper award for his paper “A Unified Theory of Delegated Capital Management,” co-authored with Peter De Marzo. 

Classified as: Desmarais Global Finance Research Centre
Published on: 29 Apr 2026

Tensions in the Middle East have sent global oil prices soaring, and Canadians are already feeling the impact at the gas pump. Higher gasoline prices, however, may be only the first effect.

Classified as: Saibal Ray, operations management
Published on: 29 Apr 2026

The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing gasoline prices higher worldwide. In Canada, prices have surged even though the country does not import oil that travels through the strait. The reason is that oil is traded on a global market, meaning prices rise and fall everywhere at the same time.

Classified as: Saibal Ray, operations management
Published on: 29 Apr 2026

In the face of stiff competition from retailers like Maxi and Super C, Walmart announced it is closing multiple Montreal-area stores. However, the closures don’t necessarily indicate that the company is struggling in Quebec, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Walmart has also announced that it is investing $6.5 billion to open new stores in Quebec.

Classified as: Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 28 Apr 2026

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