(From left) CFA Society Malaysia founder Lee Kha Loon is seen with Alaa, Ong, Chin, and Yap.
PETALING JAYA: First City University College was second runner-up at the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Singapore University Ethics Challenge 2019 Regional Finals.
A press release said the team comprising students Edmond Yap Kam-Yuan, Ryan Chin Kit Hoe, Alaa Adil Ahmed Elbaz, and Ong Zhi Ee previously emerged as co-champions during the national round held in Kuala Lumpur.
With the exception of marketing student Ong, the Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Communication students are from the Accounting and Finance programme.
Team leader Yap explained he initially brought the team together through their shared interest in financial topics.
With his connections to professional financial bodies and his team’s enthusiasm for competitions, they were able to assemble almost instantly for the national round.
Team strategist Chin shared that in preparation for the regional round, they looked for online CFA Ethics related case studies.
“Everyone would look through each case study and offer our thoughts on the problems. Through this qualitative approach, we were able to sharpen each other’s critical thinking skills,” he said.
The team competed against five other teams and was allocated 10 minutes to present solutions to their assigned case study, which touched on ethical issues at workplaces.
This was followed by a 10-minute question and answer session with the panel of judges.
Yap and the team have set their sights on another CFA competition, the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2019/20, which entails a top-down analysis on a public listed company in Malaysia.
“There is much to gain by being exposed to competitions such as the one held by CFA. Not only do you gain valuable practical knowledge, you will also be able to build up your own resume and networking opportunities, which will benefit you in your future career,” he said.
Yap added he was also grateful for the leadership experience gained from serving as First City UC Student Council president for 2018-2019.
Currently, Ong is vice-president, while Chin serves as the treasurer of the Youth Club.
First City prides itself on having produced many other students who have demonstrated excellence both academically and extra-curricular activities over the past 29 years.
Enrolment is now open for the January 2020 intake of its foundation, diploma, bachelor’s degree, and postgraduate programmes.
Early registrations will be entitled to a 50 per cent tuition fee incentive.
For further details, contact 03-77273200 or visit www.firstcity.edu.my.