91˿��Ƶ News - Desautels Faculty of Management

Desautels ranks #1 in Canada for research output in new national benchmark

webfull — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:38:28 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management has been ranked first in Canada for research output in the 2026 CHART-Index, a new standardized benchmark developed by the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. More than 20 schools, including University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, are included in the benchmark.

Published: 21 July 2026

What sets Canada’s workplace pension plans apart

webfull — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:54:53 +0000

Canada’s two main workplace pension plans differ primarily in who bears investment and longevity risks. Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance at 91˿��Ƶ Desautels, explains that defined benefit plans guarantee employees a predetermined income throughout retirement, while employers assume the associated risks.

Published: 21 July 2026

Measuring productivity beyond the office badge

webfull — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:26 +0000

Bell’s dismissal of nearly 50 employees over alleged “swipe and go” attendance fraud has reignited debate over return-to-office mandates and how organizations measure productivity. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor at 91˿��Ƶ Desautels, argues that attendance fraud is ultimately a symptom of a larger issue: employers’ reliance on office presence as a proxy for performance.

Published: 21 July 2026

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

webfull — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0000

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at 91˿��Ƶ Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.

Published: 7 July 2026

122 91˿��Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

webfull — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at 91˿��Ƶ, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 91˿��Ƶ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.

Published: 7 July 2026

Olayinka Oni named non-executive director of Sterling Bank

webfull — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:57 +0000

Olayinka Oni (IMPM’26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026.

Oni has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, operations and financial services. His earlier career includes senior roles at Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Microsoft and First City Monument Bank.

Published: 6 July 2026

Making plant‑based eating easy: Why visibility and affordability matter

webfull — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:53 +0000

Shifting diets toward more plant-based foods could significantly benefit both human and planetary health, yet progress remains slow. Food choices are not simply personal—they are shaped by price, convenience and what stands out in everyday shopping environments.

Published: 29 June 2026

Rethinking pension design for Canada’s changing workforce

webfull — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:22:19 +0000

More than nine million Canadians lack access to a workplace retirement plan, underscoring the need for pension design that better reflects how people work and live today.

Sébastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91˿��Ƶ Desautels, says expanding access is only part of the solution. “Anything that increases access is good, but then there’s the quality of that retirement package and making sure we have cost-efficient solutions that actually close the gap,” he says.

Published: 29 June 2026

Attractive assets key to bringing pension capital home

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:13 +0000

Governments across several countries are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments, but success hinges on offering sufficiently attractive, well-governed opportunities.

Published: 23 June 2026

Patrick Augustin on European finance, talent and the case for financial literacy

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:18:38 +0000

Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels and Director of the 91˿��Ƶ Luxembourg Centre for Finance (MLCF), recently joined Serge Weyland, CEO of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI), on the RTL Luxembourg podcast The Lisa Burke Show to discuss the future of European finance, talent and financial literacy.

Published: 22 June 2026

91˿����Ƶ News - Desautels Faculty of Management

Desautels ranks #1 in Canada for research output in new national benchmark

What sets Canada’s workplace pension plans apart

Measuring productivity beyond the office badge

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

122 91˿����Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

Olayinka Oni named non-executive director of Sterling Bank

Making plant‑based eating easy: Why visibility and affordability matter

Rethinking pension design for Canada’s changing workforce

Attractive assets key to bringing pension capital home

Patrick Augustin on European finance, talent and the case for financial literacy

91˿��Ƶ News - Desautels Faculty of Management

122 91˿��Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding