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High Times Ahead: A Case for the North American Cannabis Industry
Economics

High Times Ahead: A Case for the North American Cannabis Industry

The North American cannabis industry is poised to become one of the fastest growing and lucrative markets in our economy.

  • External Submission
    External Submission
7 min read
Queen's Women Investors
Finance

Queen's Women Investors

QBR sits down with QWI co-founders Helen Wong and Tina Huang to learn of their ambitions and hopes for the club going into its second year.

  • Olena Halkowicz
    Olena Halkowicz
  • Michelle Zou
    Michelle Zou
6 min read
Increasing Interest Rates
Economics

Increasing Interest Rates

Canada's economic recovery plan involving increasing interest rates is likely to create potential hurdles for consumers reaping the benefits of smaller interest payments.

  • Dhruv Shah
    Dhruv Shah
5 min read
NFTs & the Blockchain
Finance

NFTs & the Blockchain

The breakthrough of non-fungible tokens within the crypto investing landscape, while new and material, holds serious questions over the viability of the products and their purchases.

  • Alex Sun
    Alex Sun
5 min read
From Billionaires to Billion Shares
Finance

From Billionaires to Billion Shares

Private equity investment into professional sports can be a potential boon for the industry going forward.

  • Joe Ryan
    Joe Ryan
4 min read
Under the Guise of Financial Freedom
Finance

Under the Guise of Financial Freedom

Alternative credit functions such as 'Buy now, pay later' can drive poor decision-making for consumers.

  • Olena Halkowicz
    Olena Halkowicz
4 min read
What ESG Is and Is Not
Finance

What ESG Is and Is Not

A conversation on sustainable practices in the investment process.

  • Yvonne Feng
    Yvonne Feng
7 min read
We Can No Longer Afford Cash
Finance

We Can No Longer Afford Cash

The digital transformation of cash will be for the benefit of all.

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7 min read
Show Me the Money: Why Billionaires are Harmful to Society
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.

  • External Submission
    External Submission
13 min read
How to Lead in the New World of AI
Finance

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.

  • Mitch Johnstone
11 min read
Blue-Sky Bias
Finance

Blue-Sky Bias

Scott McFarland pulls no punches as he questions the integrity and credibility of Tesla's management team.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
24 min read
Insurance and IoT: When Data Becomes Dangerous
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.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
4 min read
Fast But Unfair: The Rise of Online Lenders and Renewed Risks in Discriminatory Lending
Finance

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.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
5 min read
Digital Danger: Cybersecurity in the Age of Global Connectivity
Finance

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.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
5 min read
Mega-Merger Mania
Finance

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.

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
Juggling Profits and Ethics in Big Pharma
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.

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
The Price of M&A for Japanese Corporate Culture
Finance

The Price of M&A for Japanese Corporate Culture

In search of growth, Japanese corporate culture must adapt to support successful Merger & Acquisition activity

  • Nathaniel Loh
    Nathaniel Loh
4 min read
Humanity Redundant
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.

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
4 min read
Three's a Crowd - The Future of Telecom
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?

  • Nicholas Chan
    Nicholas Chan
6 min read
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