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About
The objective of the Banking Forwards Case Competition is to invite students to redesign modern banking by creating innovative, client-focused solutions. Leverage technology, data, and financial forecasts to create game changing strategy and win big! By formulating innovative recommendations, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their ability to think analytically, creatively, and critically, while considering the implications of their proposals on various stakeholders.
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The competition aims to foster critical thinking skills among participants by presenting them with real-world macroeconomic issues. Participants will be challenged to analyze complex economic data, identify underlying problems, and propose innovative solutions.
Teams
This competition requires you to be in a team of 4 UofT students. If you are interested in competing but have a group of 3 or less, we can group you with additional people to ensure you have a full team. Teams will be given the case approximately eight days prior to the competition (on or about February 28th) and will create their presentations then.
Beginners
Teams can compete in the beginner division based on the following two criteria (Please note "completed" means you received the credit):
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(i) Your entire team has not completed any 300-level ECO/MGT courses
(ii) Most of your team (3 or more) have not completed any 200-level ECO/MGT courses
Advanced
Any team can compete in the advanced if they feel ready for it.
Cash Prizes
Advanced Division $1,500
Beginner Division $900
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks will be provided at the end of the event.