KUCHING – Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, in collaboration with the Bursa Young Investor Club (BYIC) Swinburne Sarawak, has launched the highly anticipated Young Investor Challenge (YIC) 2025, bringing together over 175 participants from 19 universities and colleges across Malaysia, Brunei, China, Vietnam, and Australia.
Guided by the theme “Investing for Tomorrow: Innovate, Sustain, Succeed”, the event highlights the importance of sustainable finance, cutting-edge investment tools, and strategic thinking. The competition challenges participants to test their capital market acumen in a high-energy Kahoot! quiz, followed by an intense “Pitch & Prosper” Grand Finale where top finalists will present solutions to real-world case studies.
In his opening address at the YIC2025 launch held online on 24 May 2025, Professor Dr Brian Wong Kee Mun, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts, said, “This event embodies Swinburne’s mission of combining people and technology to build a better world. YIC2025 provides students with invaluable hands-on experience, sharpening their understanding of financial products, ESG metrics, and sustainable investing practices.”
The opening address delivered by Professor Dr Brian Wong Kee Mun.
BYIC President Ms Britney Ten Ying Xi welcomed participants, highlighting the significance of the challenge in cultivating a new generation of informed, responsible investors. She emphasised the inclusive, international nature of the event – a reflection of BYIC’s growth from a local initiative to an internationally recognised platform for financial literacy.
The opening ceremony featured expert sessions by distinguished guest speakers: Mr Siva Jayabhalan from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, who illuminated global pathways in finance and accounting, and Mr Agilan Muthusamy from Macquarie Capital Securities Malaysia, who demystified structured warrants and introduced innovative online investment tools.
Generously supported by Macquarie Capital Securities Malaysia and Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants x Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (MICPA x CA ANZ) as platinum sponsors, YIC2025 offers cash prizes totalling over RM3,000, including a Best Innovative Award. Participants will also receive e-certificates of participation and achievement.
“This challenge is more than a competition; it is a platform that nurtures strategic, ethical investors ready to innovate and succeed in an evolving financial landscape,” said Dr Yii Kwang Jing, BYIC Advisor.
The Top 20 finalists who will advance to the Grand Finale on 21 June 2025.
The Preliminary Round took place on 24 May 2025, with the top 20 scorers advancing to the Grand Finale on 21 June 2025, where the brightest minds will showcase their strategies and resilience. The 20 finalists hail from Swinburne Sarawak, Monash University Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, University of Malaya, and University of Nottingham Malaysia.
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