University Ethics Challenge

Registrations are currently closed. Stay tuned for updates on our next University Ethics Challenge intake.

The CFA Society Malaysia Ethics Challenge is designed to increase students' awareness of the ethical dilemmas and issues they may face when they enter the investment management industry. The participating teams are required to analyze a real case containing a variety of ethical dilemmas faced by the investment professional and formulate to resolve these issues. The teams will then present their conclusion to a panel of expert judges for the chance to win the Challenge and represent Malaysia to participate in the APAC Regional Grand Finals. 

The CFA® Ethics Challange embodies the mission of CFA Institute by promoting 'the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence'. 

In addition, it focuses on many of the elements of CFA Institute's Future of Finance initiative. Equally as important, it helps prepare those entering the investment profession for the ethical challenges that they will face in the workplace. 

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How does it work?

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Local host Society will work with local universities to assemble max two (2) teams of three (3) undergraduate and/or graduate students, representing their university respectively.

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Prior to the Local Challenge, Ethical Decision Making Workshop will be conducted to introduce the teams to the framework required. 

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Teams are required to work on a new case and present to a judging panel during the Local Finals, which is 100% presentation-based on 10 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. 

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Teams findings are evaluated based on a grading rubric that is based on the:

  • identification and understanding of the ethical issues in the case;
  • recommendations provided;
  • depth of the analysis;
  • quality of the presentation; and
  • responses to the judges' questions.

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Benefits of Participation

Demonstrate the importance of strong ethics to tomorrow's professionals

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Increase awareness of real-world ethical dilemmas and prepare students for how to handle them

Network with professionals, peers from other universities, and others in the community

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Augment classroom learning

Improve student's presentation and teamwork skills

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Elevate their school's reputation and standing against competing schools

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Timeline

*This timeline is tentative and subject to change. 

Download a copy of the 2021 Info Pack to learn more about the Challenge. 

Info Pack