Trading practices in OTC markets seem downright old-fashioned compared to centralized markets such as the NYSE. But several major asset classes, such as bonds, prefer over-the-counter. Research from Wharton and the University of Rochester looks into why. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Certain Major Asset Classes Still Trade Over-the-counter

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Three big mistakes led to Forever 21’s bankruptcy filing and could imperil the fast-fashion chain’s future, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Fashion Fail: Where Did Forever 21 Go Wrong?

Workers have been conditioned to check their feelings at the door, but love makes for better business all around, says the author of a new book. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton All You Need Is Love: The Case for Bringing Greater Passion to Work

GE’s move trims employee benefits and could depress morale as the company consolidates — and struggles to find a sustainable new business mode, note Wharton experts. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton GE’s Pension Freeze: Will It Help — or Hurt?

The potential gains for the start-ups driving fintech are obvious. But the possibilities for extending financial services to the under-served are already being realized and can be extended further, notes this opinion piece. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Can Fintech Make the World More Inclusive?

Journalist and author Rebecca Fannin dives into what is behind China’s surging dominance in technology, from social media to 5G. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What’s Pushing China’s Tech Sector So Far Ahead?

Cost management in the digital age is about more than reducing costs or driving growth. It must be part of a larger transformation process that also includes digital technologies. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Cost Management Needs to ‘Save to Transform’

Ed Stack, the chief executive of Dick’s Sporting Goods, decided after the Parkland school shooting to pull assault rifles and high-capacity magazines from all of his company’s stores. The controversial choice hurt revenues. But the retailer weathered the storm, thanks to inclusive and thoughtful decision-making, careful communication with all stakeholders, and a strategic shift Read more about 704: The CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods on Becoming a Gun Control Advocate[…]