We heard from Daniel that an Investment Competition was taking place inter Japanese Universities. Ken attented and noted down the following key points:
The idea is to form a team of 3 to 5 people (recommended to include a girl) to come up with a report on a company assigned for every team about the IR (Investor Relations) of the company. Last year, it was Kao(花王).
Each team has a mentor who gives some advice. The length of the time to talk to your mentor is limited to 6 hours.
Schedule
June: They are going to decide which company we all need to write a report on.
July 27th: Kick Off Meeting
Early August: Seminars on corporate ethics and ways to analyze the company
September 7th: Analyst meeting
October 5th: Deadline for the first draft
October 26th: Deadline for the final draft
November 6th: Results
November 27th: Awarding ceremony and final result for
You need really good Japanese proficiency to participate in this competition. You are going to be talking to your mentor (Certified CFA) and write a report in Japanese.
Merits to participate in this competition
l Get to know your mentor who actually works in the industry
l Have a chance to cultivate your skills in financial analytical skill
l If you win in
[CFA Global Investment Research Challenge]
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