The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) is the pioneer of case competitions that target pensions, innovative portfolio design, and institutional asset management.
The fifth edition of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), under the guidance of ProfessorÌýSebastien Betermier, focuses on how long-term asset managers can find ways to sustainably generate returns while minimizing risks in the current environment ofÌýultra-low bond yields. We will focus on the ongoing pension reform in the Netherlands and study the portfolio design of a (fictional) newly launched collective defined contribution plan (CDC) that provides new possibilities for workers and pensioners to share risks.
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-FIAM Asset management Hackathon
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-FIAM Asset Management Hackathon, is a cutting-edge event that brings together the brightest minds in finance, technology, and innovation from all around the world. Dive into the realm of Big Data and AI as we tackle finance challenges with creativity and technical expertise.
The Innovation Challenge:ÌýAI in Bottom-Up Portfolio Construction. An exciting and innovative challenge centred around bottom-up portfolio construction using US publicly traded equities, Big Fundamental Data, alternative data, and cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques.
Evaluation Criteria:ÌýTeams will be assessed based on their innovative ideas, creativity of leveraging big data, technical proficiency and preliminary back-test results.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ FAC Hackathon
Contribute to solving the ongoing food crisis with data analytics with the food-focused data Hackathon put on by the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Food Analytics Club, a student-driven data analytics club.ÌýInspired and supported by Desautels ProfessorÌýJuan Camilo Serpa, we want to contribute to solving this food crisis with data analytics. This includes research, coding, outreach, and more!
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(R)Tech Global Retail Challenge
Reimagine the future of retail through the circular economy.ÌýRILAÌýand theÌýBensadoun School of Retail Management at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ UniversityÌýare excited to tackle the pressing issues surrounding retail and the Grand Challenges facing our societies through an innovative retail case competition.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Desautels Business Ethics Case Competition
TheÌýLaidley Centre for Ethics and EquityÌýis pleased to announce its 2025 Business Ethics Case Competition. The competition will be held at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University on March 21, 2025. On March 20, the participating teams will be welcomed with a roundtable panel and a networking reception in the evening.Ìý
The main objectives of the competition are:
- To increase students’ awareness of the importance of ethical decisions in business.
- To expose students to real-world scenarios that they may encounter in their future careers.
- Provide students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and presentation skills related to business ethics.