CFA Institute supports financial talent development in mainland China with Career Accelerator

A student team of future investment management professionals from the University of Oxford has bested teams from more than 300 renowned universities from mainland China and around the globe to win the top prize at the 2023 Career Accelerator Final by CFA Institute, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Regulation and Supervision, and Beijing Financial Development Center, in Beijing.

“Congratulations to the winning team from the University of Oxford, as well asall of the participants in the Career Accelerator Final for their efforts. Their dedication and hard work are truly inspiring,” Nick Pollard, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, at CFA Institute, said. “I’m always amazed at the high level of young talent in mainland China, and this competition is a real proving ground to showcase their investment analysis, professionalism, and teamwork.”

Working in teams, the competition’s participants submitted more than 200 research reports about the “Analysis on the high-quality development of technology empowered finance under the background of digitalization” to a panel of 23 distinguished judges from top financial institutions based in Beijing. A total of 72 students from 16 teams successfully advanced to the final for a chance to kickstart their career development with more than 200 summer internship opportunities with 20 leading Beijing-based financial institutions, as well as CFA Program scholarships provided by CFA Institute.

“The Career Accelerator was launched last year as an annual initiative designed to bring together students, universities, and employers as a shining example of the great potential and determination of the next generation of investment professionals. We are grateful to have the guidance and support ofBeijing Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Regulation and Supervision, and Beijing Financial Development Center,in co-hosting this meaningful initiative with us. My congratulations to all the winners and finalists on their outstanding achievements,” David Zhang, Country Head, China, at CFA Institute, said.