The highly anticipated 2025 APAC Financial Analyst Challenge is set to kick off in January 2025, bringing together the region’s top financial analysts and retail investors in a groundbreaking competition. Hosted by leading financial institutions and organized in collaboration with the CFA Institute, this prestigious event aims to promote investment excellence, discover emerging talent, and foster regional financial collaboration.
Running from January 2025 to February 2025, the challenge will feature participants from across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia. Competing for the coveted titles of “2025 APAC Best Financial Institution” and “APAC Gold Analyst”, contestants will also vie for a grand prize of $1 million USD.
About the 2025 APAC Financial Analyst Challenge
The APAC Financial Analyst Challenge is the premier investment competition in the Asia-Pacific region. Designed to redefine investment excellence, the event provides a platform for financial institutions and individual investors to collaborate, innovate, and achieve new milestones in the investment profession.
During the two-month competition, financial analysts will guide retail investors in achieving the highest possible returns while offering expert insights and professional strategies. Retail investors will retain 90% of the profits, with the remaining 10% serving as an institutional commission.
The competition fosters innovation and market growth by spotlighting analytical excellence, ethical decision-making, and collaboration between analysts and investors.
Key Highlights of the Competition
- Champion Institution: The title of “2025 APAC Best Financial Institution” will be awarded, along with a trophy and a certificate of honor.
- Champion Team: The top-performing analyst team will win $1 million USDand the prestigious title of “APAC Gold Analyst”.
- Retail Investor Benefits: Retail investors achieving exceptional returns during the competition will be eligible for additional rewards.
Participants
This year’s competition brings together a diverse group of talented financial analysts and retail investors from across the Asia-Pacific region. Each participating financial institution has designated a seasoned analyst as their team leader, responsible for guiding retail investors through the competition.
Notable participants include:
- Michael Liu(China): Research Director at Horizon Wealth Management, with over a decade of expertise in stock analysis and asset management.
- Lena Lin(Hong Kong): Senior Analyst at KENSYS Securities, specializing in APAC market research and macroeconomic analysis.
- Ethan Chen(Taiwan): Investment Manager at Evergreen Investment Partners, known for his innovative strategies in Taiwan’s capital markets.
- Ken Sato(Japan): Senior Analyst at Rising Sun Capital, focusing on ESG investments and macroeconomic trends.
These are just a few of the highly skilled professionals representing the best in the industry, ready to deliver exceptional performance and insights.
Competition Timeline
- Registration Deadline: December 25, 2024
- Competition Duration: January to February 2025
- Award Ceremony: February 15, 2025
A Vision for the Future
The 2025 APAC Financial Analyst Challenge exemplifies the commitment of the CFA Institute and its partner organizations to advancing the investment profession. By fostering ethical leadership, professional collaboration, and innovation, the competition aims to shape the future of the financial industry while delivering tangible value to investors.
“This event is not just a competition—it’s a platform for redefining investment excellence across the Asia-Pacific region,” said my CFA CEO. “We are excited to see the incredible talent and strategies that will emerge from this initiative.”