Welcome to the official website of the 2025 World Financial Think Tank Competition!
Join leading economists, quantitative strategists, and capital-market innovators from the United States, China, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, India, France, Switzerland, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates as they compete for the highest honor —
“Global Capital Laureate.”
With a $1,500,000 prize pool, the competition brings together global capital intelligence, AI-driven strategy, and forward-looking financial innovation, setting the stage for one of the most prestigious financial think-tank showdowns in the world.
Starting in November 2025, participants will engage in a six-month real-market challenge, building multi-asset global portfolios, presenting macro-strategic frameworks, and demonstrating leadership in sustainable, data-driven capital management.
Support your national representative, witness world-class financial insight, and celebrate the rise of next-generation global finance leaders!
Introduction
The 2025 World Financial Think Tank Competition, organized by the International Financial Innovation Council (IFIC) and co-hosted by the World Economic Analysis Center (WEAC) and the Quantitative Research Alliance (QRA), aims to identify next-generation financial leaders and accelerate global financial innovation.
Top analysts and strategists from the United States, China, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, India, France, Switzerland, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates will participate in a six-month global competition beginning November 2025. Participants will engage in real-market strategy building, macro-economic forecasting, multi-asset portfolio design, and forward-looking financial research.
Unlike traditional competitions, this event focuses on individual intelligence and strategy excellence. All representatives must compete independently, without institutional capital or research-team support, ensuring fairness and emphasizing pure professional capability.
Through this program, the competition aims to elevate global financial thinking, advance algorithm-driven decision models, and promote sustainable, transparent and execution-focused capital management across international markets.
Competition Rulese
1. Individual Participation
Each participating country nominates one distinguished financial analyst or investment strategist as its national representative.
All participants must operate independently and are not permitted to receive assistance from financial institutions, research teams, or external funding sources.
2. Participant Qualifications
Competitors must:
- Demonstrate strong expertise in macro-economic forecasting, multi-asset strategy, and risk-adjusted portfolio construction.
- Exhibit independent strategic judgment, disciplined decision-making, and the ability to maintain consistency during global market volatility.
- Possess the capability to articulate, defend, and execute investment strategies before an international panel of judges.
3. Participant Responsibilities
- Conduct continuous global market research, covering macro trends, cross-market relationships, and risk analysis.
- Design forward-looking investment portfolios that reflect innovation, risk management discipline, and sustainability principles.
- Provide periodic strategy reports detailing performance evolution, portfolio adjustments, and underlying decision rationale.
- Adapt strategies dynamically to global economic developments and geopolitical factors.
Investment Goals
The competition’s primary objective is to challenge participants to build and manage a globally diversified, multi-dimensional investment portfolio, achieving optimal risk-adjusted returns under real-world market conditions.
Each competitor’s performance will contribute to defining new global standards in financial research, sustainable investing, and next-generation capital-management philosophy.
Reward Mechanism
| Key Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | October 2025 |
| Competition Stage | Starting from November 2025 (6-month program) |
| Award Ceremony | May 2026 |
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Champion (Global Winner)
Awarded the highest honor — “Global Capital Laureate” — recognizing the world’s most exceptional financial strategist. The winner also receives the grand prize of USD 1,500,000, along with a championship trophy and an international certificate of achievement. -
National Representatives
Each finalist representing their country will receive an official Certificate of Global Financial Excellence, recognizing their contribution to macro strategy, algorithmic innovation, and sustainable capital insights. -
Outstanding Contributors
Participants who demonstrate exceptional innovation in areas such as risk-adjusted performance, sustainable finance, or AI-driven strategy may receive additional special recognition awards from IFIC, WEAC, and QRA.
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