5th McGill International Portfolio Challenge
Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University is inviting applications for its “5th McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC)”.
MIPC aims to address societal issues which large, institutional investors play a critical role in. The cases center on solving these issues through innovative portfolio strategies that satisfy the needs of a broad range of stakeholders with competing interests. It is a unique opportunity for students around the world to develop and pitch sustainable finance solutions to dozens of professional institutional investors, all while competing for CAD$50,000 cash prizes.
MIPC will be hosted virtually due to COVID-19. The case topic for this year is “Ultra Low Yields”. Participating teams, comprised of up to 4 members per team, are required to submit a written proposal to the case by October 4, 2021. Top 25 proposals will be selected to enter the semi-final round. In the semi-final round, teams are required to revise the written report as necessary, prepare a slide deck, record a presentation of their proposal and attend a live Q&A session with judges. Top 5 teams will advance to the final round to present their proposals and respond to Q&A with a panel of high-caliber finalist judges in early November.
Awards and Benefits
- Top proposal and the remaining of the top 5 teams will be awarded CAD$40,000 cash prizes in total
- Proposals that offer a unique perspective: CAD$1,500 – 2,500 each
- Best speakers: CAD$500 each
Timeline (in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-4))
September 12, 2021: Registration deadline
September 13, 2021: Case release
October 4, 2021: 1st Round submission deadline
October 11, 2021: 1st Round notification
November 4 & 5, 2021: Virtual final round
How to join
- Sign up HERE by September 12, 2021 (Sun)(GMT-4)
- Pay a standard registration fee of CAD250 + tax per team
- No limitations on majors and year groups. Cross-disciplinary collaborations is accepted.
Please refer to the brochure and competition website at https://mipc.ca/ for more details.
Disclaimer:
1. Our School shall NOT be responsible for any expenses incurred (e.g. registration fees, etc.) in this Competition.
2. The data collected through the online application is solely administered by the organiser. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.