Four BBA students from the School of Accounting and Finance at PolyU, Qixiang WANG, Mengxi ZHANG, Yiming ZHANG and Qiaochu HU, achieved outstanding success by winning the 2nd runner-up prize at the Hong Kong Final of the “CFA Institute Research Challenge” held on Saturday, 7 February 2026.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a global competition that fosters best practices in equity research among the next generation of analysts. Through hands-on mentoring and rigorous training in company analysis, participants gain invaluable experience that equips them for successful careers in finance. This year marked the 22nd consecutive edition of the Challenge, featuring a record participation of 32 teams representing 16 universities from Hong Kong and Macau.
Among these 32 teams, the top five finalists advanced to the Local Final Presentation on 7 February 2026, where they presented their in-depth analysis and recommendations to a panel of professional judges. The event also included a Career Panel sharing session, where seasoned industry practitioners offered insights on career development within the financial sector.
Congratulations to Qixiang, Mengxi, Yiming, and Qiaochu for their remarkable achievement and dedication throughout the competition. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to their coaches and advisors for their invaluable guidance and support, which played a crucial role in the team’s success.
