Istanbul, Türkiye – 2026 – EquityRT proudly served as the Data Sponsor for the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2025–2026 Local Final, continuing its support for one of the world’s most prestigious student equity research competitions.
Throughout the competition, participating teams conducted company analysis and valuation studies using EquityRT’s comprehensive financial data and advanced analytics platform. By working with real-world market data and professional research tools, students gained valuable hands-on experience aligned with the expectations of the investment industry.
We would like to congratulate the teams from Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) and Koç University for their outstanding performances in the Local Final and for qualifying for the next stage, the CFA Institute Sub-Regional Round.
We also extend our thanks to all participating teams, organizers, mentors, and contributors who helped make this year’s competition a success.
At EquityRT, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the connection between academia and the financial industry while contributing to the development of future finance professionals through practical, data-driven learning experiences.