Desautels wins big at trading competition
Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels鈥� students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case.
MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley
Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd Wednesday, February 21, 2018Mr. Lindley guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students. He gave the students and in-depth analysis of strategic asset allocation and in particular his firm鈥檚 tactical asset allocation approach. He also discussed his firms approach to risk management and portfolio construction.
The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels
In January 2018, the Donald E. Armstrong Building, the new home for Desautels鈥� MBA and Masters programs, opened officially for classes.
Just under two months since its inauguration, The McGill Reporter delves into the benefits that this expansion has brought for all in the Faculty.
For example, in line with student feedback, the new building brings additional spaces for group work and quiet study areas, which will surely enhance learning.
Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures
Weekly guest lectures are an important component of the Desautels Masters of Management in Finance program. This past year included presentations from industry leaders in a diversity of fields, such as asset management, investment banking, venture capitalism and pension funds.
With guests from cities like Toronto, Paris, New York, and Boston, students have been able to not only broaden their knowledge, but also their network.聽
HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi
Anil Gondi, BCom鈥�98 Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management Monday, January 22, 2018Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.
MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot
Adam Shapiro, BCom鈥�06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments John Elliot,聽Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments Wednesday, January 17, 2018聽Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Elliot from PSP Investments guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students.
Armstrong Building opens to students
Our new MBA & Masters building is named for Professor Donald E. Armstrong, PhD鈥�54 (1925-2011).
The 48,666 sq. ft. expansion by EKM brings new dedicated teaching and learning spaces that benefit all in the Faculty.
While the building is open for students as of January 2018, the grand opening is slated for May 25-27.
Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia
Matthew Ingrassia, MBA鈥�07 Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments Wednesday November 29th, 2017Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.
McGill launches first-ever competition on pension asset allocation
McGill hosted the world鈥檚 first business-school competition focused on the asset allocation of pension funds on November 3鈥�4.
The inaugural聽McGill International Portfolio Challenge聽(MIPC) welcomed 25 finalist student teams from leading institutions around the world, with some traveling from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and Switzerland to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges from several of Canada鈥檚 largest asset managers.
Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky
Mark Taborsky, BCom鈥�88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital Monday, November 6, 20178:30 AM 鈥� 10:00 AM聽Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. Jan Ericsson
1:00 PM 鈥� 2:30 PM聽Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson
MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams
Steven Abrams, BSc'87, Partner, IT Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital Wednesday, November 1, 2017In his presentation to the MMF class, Mr. Abrams gave an overview of BDC and Venture Capital. He discussed the general rules for venture capital and the differences between Canadian and US markets.
Second cohort of MMF students dive right in
Since starting up in July, the second cohort of the Masters of Management in Finance program is in full swing.
The diverse class of 42 students represents 11 countries and is joining the program with an array of academic backgrounds.
The participants also have a full slate of social engagement activities and sports achievements under their belts, and will build upon their existing work experience as they delve further into the world of finance.
Among Best 40 Professors Under 40
For his engaging teaching and excellence in research, Professor Sebastien Betermier has been named by Poets & Quants as one of this year鈥檚 Best 40 Under 40 Professors.聽
Hitting the Road for Warren Buffett
In 2006, Professor聽Karl Moore聽led 40 Desautels Faculty of Management students to Omaha, Nebraska to learn from legendary investment guru, Warren Buffett.
Managing millions 鈥� while still in school
About 35 people will walk into a $3.5-million investment management operation and begin to work as analysts this summer. But they won鈥檛 be recent grads 鈥� well, not alums of finance programs. In fact, they鈥檒l just be beginning their degrees in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management.
