Better bankruptcies for banks
New study shows that more transparent accounting helps bidders, lowers costs when financial institutions fail.
Rethinking investment risk
Does financial innovation inherently lead to greater risk in markets? An MIT economist takes a new look at the problem and says it does.
Svetlana Adamova Sussman, MIT Sloan administrative officer, dies at 53
Sussman was known for her leadership, mentorship and more.
Walter Torous tapped as senior lecturer
Top scholar in real estate finance to teach at MIT Center for Real Estate, MIT Sloan School of Management
Deep in the field
Book details how economist Robert Townsend has spent two decades in rural Thailand, exploring the links between household finances and economic growth.
Former banking executive reflects on launch and rise of the ATM
John Reed talks about the challenges and opportunities of working with a complex sociotechnical system.
Columnist discusses financial literacy at SWIM event
Heather McGregor, Financial Times columnist and author, spoke to the Sloan Women in Management club.
Study: At most a third of us show a consistent approach to financial risk
Empirically rich new study finds most people alter their risk-management approach depending on the type of financial decision.
How better financing could help create new cancer drugs
MIT finance researchers say a diversified ‘megafund’ of securities could help the industry deliver new products to consumers.
3 Questions: Andrew Lo on JP Morgan’s multibillion-dollar trading loss
MIT financial markets expert addresses the need for better risk management — and a simple way to tell if JP Morgan’s failed gamble was a trade or a hedge.
Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
Michael W. Howard ’86 named vice president for finance
MIT alumnus brings 20 years of experience at Fidelity, Deloitte.