London — 8 September 2025 – CFA Institute and AmplifyME today announced the launch of the Investing Simulator Challenge, a new global student competition that offers a chance to experience what it’s like to work in a real investment role by stepping into the roles of asset manager and investment bank trader.
Set to run from 22 September to 25 November, the Investing Simulator Challenge is open to all full-time university students worldwide and offers the opportunity to take part in a two-hour live simulation where participants will respond to news and shifting market data, and make rapid, “real-time” investment and trading decisions in a realistic environment on the AmplifyME live simulation platform.
The top-scoring 10 percent of challenge participants from each regional competition will advance to the global final on 2 December, where they will compete for international recognition and the chance to win a CFA® Program Scholarship*.
Students wishing to participate can register at the following link.
Peter Watkins, Senior Director, University Programs at CFA Institute, said:
“This competition gives university students a unique opportunity to see what a future in finance could look like. It’s a chance to step into the shoes of a professional, to try out real-time decisions, and to see how students respond when the stakes feel real. Students will get to share the challenge with others who are just as curious and driven as they are and together can start building the confidence and practical skills that help build a career. For any student wondering what a career in investment is actually like, this is a great opportunity to find out.”
Will de Lucy, Co‑founder and CEO of AmplifyME, commented:
“This collaboration with CFA Institute creates a global stage for students to put their skills to the test. By combining our immersive simulations with the CFA Institute global university network, we’re offering something truly unique …an opportunity for students everywhere to experience real-world investing and take the next step towards their future in finance. The top five winners will also receive a CFA Program Scholarship, which is an incredible opportunity at this stage of their journey.”
Registration and full Terms and Conditions are available at the following link.
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Notes to Editors
The top five winning participants in the global Investing Simulator Challenge will win a CFA® Program Scholarship, offering reduced cost access to Level I of the CFA Program. Scholarship winners wishing to take advantage of their scholarship award will benefit from a waived CFA Program enrolment fee and a reduced CFA Program Level I exam registration fee, currently priced at USD600 plus any applicable tax.
About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
About AmplifyME
AmplifyME is a leading provider of immersive financial simulations, helping students and institutions experience finance in action. Through realistic, career-aligned programmes in markets, banking, and quant, AmplifyME trains hundreds of thousands of candidates globally and connects them directly with top financial institutions.
Media Contacts
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