The finance profession is fraught with ethical dilemmas. To prepare graduates for these challenges, CFA Society Singapore organises the University Ethics Challenge yearly for the benefit of undergraduates who aspire to enter the profession.

The challenge embodies the mission of CFA Institute by promoting “the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.”

Form a team of three with other undergraduates from the same university. Diversity of team members is highly encouraged!

Attend a short Kick-off Meeting (via Zoom) where guidance and training will be provided.

Register your team for the challenge (your university representative may also require your details).

A case study will be released to the team via registered email.

Present your analysis and recommendation (via Zoom) at the allocated slot in the Singapore Semi-Finals.

Teams are judged based on the ability to identify and analyse dilemmas and violations (based on CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct), including the recommended course of action.

Judges will give immediate verbal feedback on presentation skills (not content as some teams will advance to the Singapore Finals) after the presentation. Some time will also be allocated for networking between participants and judges. 

The selected teams will progress on to the Singapore Finals. 

• Increased awareness of real-world ethical dilemmas and prepares undergraduates on how to handle them (these skills are needed during internship, scholarship and job position interviews as Singapore firms are increasing examining candidates’ ability to evaluate dilemmas).

• Improves presentation and teamwork skills.

• Provides professional networking opportunities for undergraduates.

• Read more about: CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
• Read more about Ethical Decision Making Program and Framework
• View latest Insights: CFA Society Singapore Insights