Climate change threatens billions in CalPERS pension fund
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Climate change threatens billions in CalPERS pension fund

Source: LA Times

With the release of CalPERS' first climate risk assessment, Professor Brad Barber warns of the effects of global warming on economies and its impact on various industries.

Climate Change Threatens Billions in CalPERS Pension Fund
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Climate Change Threatens Billions in CalPERS Pension Fund

With the release of CalPERS’ first climate risk assessment, Professor Brad Barber warns of the effects of global warming on economies and its impact on various industries.

Aggie Square Can Lead to Regional Prosperity
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Aggie Square Can Lead to Regional Prosperity

Source: Comstock's Magazine

UC Davis Chancellor Gary May notes that, "UC Davis is well-positioned to be a catalyst for innovation that translates into new businesses, new jobs and new wealth for the region."

New Tech Could Save Banks $70B by 2025
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New Tech Could Save Banks $70B by 2025

Source: American Banker

Accenture predicts North American banks could save billions implementing new tech to automate jobs, according to alumna Cathinka Wahlstrom MBA 91 . 

New Tech Could Save Banks $70B by 2025
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New Tech Could Save Banks $70B by 2025

Accenture predicts North American banks could save billions implementing new tech to automate jobs, according to alumna Cathinka Wahlstrom MBA 91.

UC Davis MBA Students Propose Turning Invasive Species into Dog Food
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UC Davis MBA Students Propose Turning Invasive Species into Dog Food

UC Davis MBA students are collaborating with the Tahoe Environmental Research Center on a project to create canine food from an aquatic invasive species known as Mysis Shrimp in Lake Tahoe as a way to clarify the lake and commercialize the outcome.

Match Game: Christy Serrato
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Match Game: Christy Serrato

Source: UC Davis Magazine

After a satisfying career in banking and IT security in the Bay Area, UC Davis alumna Christy Serrato returned to Davis, became program director at Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy—and founded PairAnything, a mobile app used by wineries that

Launch your Entrepreneurship Journey with a Big Bang!
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Launch your Entrepreneurship Journey with a Big Bang!

UC Davis business competition celebrates 20 years of preparing innovators

Source: By Samantha Contreras, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student

MBA student Samantha Contreras shares how the Big Bang! helped prepare startup PairAnything, Inc. for success in the billion dollar wine industry.

When I first came to the Graduate School of Management, I had one mission in mind: to transform

Ken Fisher Feels Backlash of Sexist Comments
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Ken Fisher Feels Backlash of Sexist Comments

Outcry over Ken Fisher’s inappropriate comments prompted a formal apology and a loss of investments. Professor Brad Barber shares why there are so few women in finance and what can be done to adjust that trend.

Audit Quality Improves When Former Partners Sit on Audit Committee
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Audit Quality Improves When Former Partners Sit on Audit Committee

Counter to a widespread impression that audit quality diminishes when a former partner sits on the audit committee, audit quality actually goes up, Assistant Professor Paul Wong and his co-researchers discover.

Audit Committees Not Compromised by Audit Firm Alumni, Says Study
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Audit Committees Not Compromised by Audit Firm Alumni, Says Study

Audit committees that include a former partner from the firm that audits their company can still retain their independence and have high-quality audits, according to a new study from Assistant Professor Paul Wong and his co-researchers.

Extreme Heat Impacts Firms’ Stock Value
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Extreme Heat Impacts Firms’ Stock Value

First study to quantify the impact of physical climate risk on corporate market values

Source: by Julia Ann Easley, UC Davis News, and Steven Wilson

Professor Paul Griffin shares new research on the market value risk following episodes of extremely hot weather, especially for small firms in the South and Southeast.

Climate change is making business and investors sweat.

Research from the

Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check
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Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check

Entrepreneur Mark Otero MBA 07, who sold his video game firm to Electronic Arts for $35 mil., has launched a new hedge fund, Alice Capital, which is outperforming the S&P Index.

Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check
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Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check

Source: Comstock's Magazine

Entrepreneur Mark Otero MBA 07, who sold his video game firm to Electronic Arts for $35 mil., has launched a new hedge fund, Alice Capital, which is outperforming the S&P Index.

Aging with Dignity
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Aging with Dignity

Source: VoiceAmerica Internet Talk

On this podcast hosted by Frank Zaccari, past Big Bang! Business Competition contestants Cerecell and Caregivers Pathway Inc. discuss their contributions towards helping seniors who are experiencing some of the challenges associated with aging.

Researchers Jump into Department of Energy ‘Shark Tank’
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Researchers Jump into Department of Energy ‘Shark Tank’

Source: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The National Lab Accelerator Pitch event at the UC Davis campus in San Ramon featured researchers pitching their technologies with high potential to move from lab to market and make a significant impact.

Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are
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Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are

A new study highlights similar or confusing stock symbols, which leads to widespread confusion for investors. Professor Brad Barber says companies can be connected in others ways some might not fully understand.