Economics Show Me the Money: Why Billionaires are Harmful to Society Shahmeer writes about the follies of a society run by the wealthy and well-connected.
Business Scotches, Watches, and Diamonds: When Luxury Markets Reject Innovation In luxury markets like this, however, nothing too disruptive tends to stick. Value is placed on the craft and historical roots rather than the practicality often accompanying innovation.
Business How to Lead in the New World of AI AI is the new buzzword of the decade, yet there is a chasm in understanding between business leaders and the data scientists who implement AI. Mitchell Johnstone makes the case for an AI translator in organizations to bridge the divide.
Business Blue-Sky Bias Scott McFarland pulls no punches as he questions the integrity and credibility of Tesla's management team.
Tech Insurance and IoT: When Data Becomes Dangerous With increased data prevalence, consumers are now subject increased monitoring as companies continuously seek to better understand their customers and improve their profitability.
Business How the Canadian Government Has Failed the High-Tech Sector Year after year, Canadians watch multi-billion-dollar tech companies either collapse or flee to the bay area, and are left asking why their country seems unable to create long-term high-tech growth
Business Fast But Unfair: The Rise of Online Lenders and Renewed Risks in Discriminatory Lending Advances in technology and an increased access to data are changing the way consumers and small businesses secure financing. Everything and anything that’s available can be used to form a picture of who you are and whether you are a reliable borrower.
Business Digital Danger: Cybersecurity in the Age of Global Connectivity As businesses leverage technological innovation for enhanced efficiency and optimization, they in turn expose themselves to increased economic and security related consequences.
Business Mega-Merger Mania Last year set the new global record for the greatest value of M&A transactions at $4.7 trillion USD. What makes this particular bout of M&A activity unique however, is that it has so far been due more so to an increase in the scale of transactions than in their frequency.
Politics Juggling Profits and Ethics in Big Pharma At the end of 2015, it was estimated that 70% of Americans were using prescription drugs. Overall, society has benefited significantly from medicine. Drug researchers have found cures for serious illnesses and made it possible for people to live with severe diseases and enjoy a better life.
Business The Price of M&A for Japanese Corporate Culture In search of growth, Japanese corporate culture must adapt to support successful Merger & Acquisition activity
Economics Humanity Redundant When people do not have to constantly worry about self-sustenance through fulfilling their basic needs, they focus on specialization, leaving everyone better off. This cycle of innovation is ultimately what drives economic development and how standards of living rise.
Business Female Directors Falling Overboard The proxy advisory firms disclosed their policy recommendations for TSX-listed issuers. Advisors further restricted the number of public company boards on which a director may serve. The revised policy could hinder women in the workplace; however, it could also prove beneficial in the long run.
Tech Three's a Crowd - The Future of Telecom With poor customer service, high prices, hidden fees, and fluctuating billing, should Canada support another telecom player?