BELGRADE - CFA Society Serbia successfully conducted the second and final preparatory workshop for the CFA Research Challenge 2025. The event, focused on presentation skills and public speaking, was held on February 10th, 2025, at KPMG offices in Belgrade.
The workshop featured Luka Pejović, CFA, Head of Finance at Relio and Board Member of CFA Society Serbia, who delivered an insightful lecture on presentation techniques and public speaking strategies. Drawing from his extensive international experience in crowdfunding and venture capital financing, Pejović provided participants with valuable advice on effectively presenting financial research to judges and investors.
Following the main presentation, former CFA Research Challenge participants Stefana Stošić, Luka Stamenković and Marko Simović conducted a "Tips & Tricks" session, sharing their firsthand experiences and practical advice with this year's contestants. The session offered unique insights into what judges specifically evaluate regarding presentation delivery and how to handle the pressure of competition day.
The event, which ran from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm, was well attended by university students participating in the 2025 challenge. This workshop concluded the preparatory series designed to equip contestants with the necessary skills for the upcoming local finals.
The CFA Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics.