Sub-Regional
Kickoff

4 March 2026

Sub-Regional
Announcement

26 March 2026

Regional
Semifinals

31 March – 1 April 2026

Regional
Finals

2-3 April 2026

Global
Final

May 2026

Watch the 2025 Global Final

2025 Global Final

Champions

Kozminski University

 

Participants

Appalachian State University

CFA Society North Carolina, Americas Region

Kozminski University

CFA Society Poland, EMEA Region

The University of Hong Kong

CFA Society Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Region

University of Neuchatel

CFA Society Switzerland, EMEA Region

University of Sydney

CFA Society Australia, Asia Pacific Region

University of Waterloo

CFA Society Toronto, Americas Region

Champions

Kozminski University

 

Appalachian State University

CFA Society North Carolina, Americas Region

Kozminski University

CFA Society Poland, EMEA Region

The University of Hong Kong

CFA Society Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Region

University of Neuchatel

CFA Society Switzerland, EMEA Region

University of Sydney

CFA Society Australia, Asia Pacific Region

University of Waterloo

CFA Society Toronto, Americas Region

“If done diligently and with passion, the Research Challenge teaches 99% of what you need to know to analyze a company, write an investment case, and present it to the audience. Achieving the last 1% can take all your life, as there is always something to learn. As a bonus, the Challenge may help you feel more confident and improve your presentation and teamwork skills.”

Mark Temnikov, CFA | Global Champion, 2018

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