The CFA Institute University Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Each student will be tested on their analytical, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills. They gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst.

The Challenge gathers students, investment industry professionals, publicly traded companies, and corporate sponsors together locally, regionally, and globally for a real-world competition.

View CFA Society South Africa's interactive online Information session with panelists including facilitators, mentors and students, who will provide a better understanding of how this annual competition is conducted.

Moderator: JD Van Wyk, CFA, CFA Society South Africa Board member and University Outreach Chair

Panelists:

• Francois Toerien, CFA, Lecturer - University of Cape Town: Research Challenge Facilitator
• Ivan Van der Merwe, Lecturer - University of the Free State: Research Challenge Facilitator
• David Oberholzer, CFA, COO - etfSA: Research Challenge Mentor
• Jeremy Gorven, CFA, Senior Equity Analyst, Stonehage Fleming: Research Challenge Mentor
• Abigirl Ncube, University of Johannesburg Student: 2021 Participant
• Calum Harding, Stellenbosch University Student: 2021 Participant