CFA Society Cyprus has officially launched the 2026-27 Local Research Challenge, with Logicom Public Ltd announced as this year’s subject company. The kick-off event took place on 29 October 2026 at the Eurobank Cyprus Head Office in Nicosia, bringing together participating university teams, faculty advisors, industry mentors and representatives of Logicom.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition that gives university students hands-on experience in equity research. Teams research and analyze a publicly listed company, write an equity research report with a buy, sell or hold recommendation and present their findings to a panel of industry professionals.
Over the coming months, teams from participating universities across Cyprus will study Logicom’s business, financial performance and outlook, supported by their faculty advisors and CFA Charterholder mentors. The winning team of the local final in February 2027 will go on to represent Cyprus at the regional final.
Taking part in the Research Challenge offers students far more than a competition. Participants build practical skills in financial analysis, valuation, report writing and public speaking, while learning to work as a team under real deadlines. They gain direct exposure to senior management at a listed company and receive feedback from experienced investment professionals. Many past participants credit the competition with shaping their career path, and it gives employers a clear view of emerging local talent.
The competition also introduces students to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, reinforcing the importance of integrity in investment research from the very start of their careers.
Dr. Stella Mourouzidou-Damtsa, CFA, University Relations and Research Challenge Committee Chair at CFA Society Cyprus, said: “The Research Challenge” is one of the most valuable experiences we can offer students who are considering a career in investment management. It takes them beyond the classroom and asks them to think, analyze and present like professional analysts. We are grateful to Logicom for serving as this year’s subject company and for opening its doors to the next generation of finance professionals. I look forward to seeing the insight and creativity each team brings to the competition.”
About CFA Society Cyprus
CFA Society Cyprus is a non-profit member society of CFA Institute, bringing together investment professionals in Cyprus. The Society promotes the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence, and supports the development of the local investment community through events, education and initiatives such as the Research Challenge.
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