Women's 'safe' choices hinder future funds

WA researchers have discovered that women tend to choose lower-risk superannuation investment options than men, further compounding the factors that impact their capacity to accrue sufficient savings for their retirement.

Striking a balance on taxes

Now that April 15 has come and gone, most Americans have turned their attention away from taxes. But MIT student Stefanie Stantcheva continues to ponder the trade-offs associated with taxation.

Less is more when it comes to investment choices, says new study

The best investment portfolios are selected from the widest array of choices, right? Not so, says a new study authored by researchers at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the Bank of Canada. It says ...

Uncertain climate regulations -- why corporations still invest

Firms and corporations frequently need to take investment decisions without knowing if future regulation will support or threaten their investment. This is especially true in energy intensive industries that face high uncertainty ...