GFMT Global Financial Masters Tournament

The Premier Stage for the World’s Top Traders · A Global Financial Celebration

About the Tournament

The Global Financial Masters Tournament (GFMT) is an elite competition for traders around the world, designed to become the “Olympic Games” of the financial industry. The event brings together the world’s most outstanding traders, hedge fund managers, and investment professionals to compete through live trading and strategy presentations.

Key Features:

• Global Reach: 1,000 participants from over 30 countries and regions

• Authoritative Organizers: Jointly initiated by leading financial institutions, exchanges, and global investment banks

• Real-Market Competition: Assessed based on real trading performance, risk management, and strategic innovation

• Worldwide Exposure: Covered by major international financial media with live global broadcasts

I. Value Proposition

Industry Recognition

• Establish the most prestigious brand event in the global financial industry

• Serve as a leading platform for traders’ career advancement and institutional recruitment

Global Influence

• Cover major global financial markets

• Receive full coverage from international financial media

Commercial Value

• Align sponsors’ brands with a top-tier global financial competition

• Access an audience of high-net-worth individuals and financial professionals

II. Organization Structure

Organizers:
Global Financial Association, International Financial Trading Alliance (IFTA), and major global exchanges (CME, NYSE, HKEX, B3, NEX)

Supervisors:
The Big Four accounting firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) and international financial legal teams

Judging Panel:
Four world-renowned financial scholars

Academic Partners:
Wharton School, London Business School, Tsinghua PBC School of Finance, among others

Media Partners:
CNBC, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal

III. Competition Timeline

1. Registration Phase

Date: June 1 – June 29, 2025
Format: Online registration; submission of individual/team profiles and research focus
Participants: 1,000
Eligibility:

• Must have an academic background in finance, economics, accounting, statistics, quantitative analysis, or related fields

• Open to senior undergraduates, master’s, doctoral students, or financial professionals

• Participants may compete individually or in teams (up to 3 members)

• Each team must include at least one member with investment research or financial operations experience

2. Foundational Bootcamp

Date: June 29 – June 30, 2025
Content:

• Competition rules briefing

• Introduction to global financial instruments

• Training on data and trading systems

  1. Purpose:

  2. To ensure all participants start on equal footing and to enhance the professionalism of the tournament

3. Regional Round

Date: July 1 – July 31, 2025
Format: Online written test + case analysis
Assessment Focus: Macroeconomic trends, market outlook, and portfolio design
Advancement: Top 500 participants

4. Preliminary Round

Date: August 1 – August 30, 2025
Format: Virtual trading simulation + research report
Evaluation Criteria: Return rate, risk management, logical consistency, and research depth
Advancement: Top 200 participants

5. Quarterfinals (Initial Round)

Date: September 1 – September 15, 2025
Format: Research on global financial topics (e.g., AI in finance, green investment, geopolitical risks)
Assessment: Written report + live defense
Goal: Select 100 participants with global vision and research capability for the semifinals

6. Semifinals (Quarterfinal Stage)

Date: September 16 – October 15, 2025
Format: Global asset allocation design (covering equities, bonds, commodities, forex, etc.)
Assessment: Submission of full investment plan + public presentation
Advancement: Top 50 participants

7. Semifinal Round

Date: October 16 – November 15, 2025
Format: Live trading challenge
Details:

• Participants use a designated international trading platform

• Required to demonstrate flexibility and risk control under time constraints

  1. Assessment: Overall trading performance, risk management, and real-time decision-making

  2. Advancement: Top 30 participants

8. Final Round (Global Finals)

Date: November 16 – December 15, 2025
Venue: In-person (New York, London, Hong Kong, or Shanghai)
Format:

• Strategy Presentation: Full investment philosophy showcase

• Financial Debate: On-site debate on global financial topics

• Live Trading Simulation: Crisis-response trading challenge under simulated real-world events

  1. Judging Panel: Senior executives from investment banks, renowned professors, and top fund managers

  2. Advancement: Top 10 finalists

9. Grand Final

Date: December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Format:

• Live Investment Leadership: Team-based real financial trading

• Popularity Contest: Showcase of personal influence and audience engagement

  1. Judging Panel: International panel of experts and industry leaders

  2. Outcome: Winners of Champion, Runner-up, and Second Runner-up

10. Awards Ceremony & Global Financial Summit

Date: January 16, 2026
Honors & Prizes:

• Champion awarded the title of “GFMT Financial Master”

• USD 1,000,000 prize + recommendation for senior advisory positions in top financial institutions

• Top 10 participants receive honorary certificates and academic/professional development support

Summit:
The Global Financial Summit will be held concurrently, bringing together global leaders from academia, government, and industry to promote dialogue between theory and practice.

IV. Judging Panel Introduction

The judging panel consists of four globally influential financial leaders:

1. Raghuram Rajan — India, Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Background:
Renowned Indian economist and former Governor of the RBI, known for his contributions to post-crisis economic reform.
Contribution:
Rajan’s work in global finance, macroeconomic policy, and banking regulation has had lasting influence. His book “The Politics of Finance” is considered a cornerstone in modern financial studies.

2. Abby Johnson — CEO of Fidelity Investments

Background:
As CEO of Fidelity Investments, Abby Johnson is a global leader in wealth management and investment services.
Contribution:
Her innovation in fintech, asset management, and client relations has helped Fidelity maintain its position as a world-leading investment firm.

3. Jamie Dimon — CEO of JPMorgan Chase

Background:
Jamie Dimon leads JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest and most influential investment banks.
Contribution:
Renowned for his leadership, crisis management, and deep understanding of banking and global markets.

4. Jean-Claude Trichet — France, Former President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

Background:
A distinguished French economist, Trichet served as President of the ECB from 2003 to 2011, and previously as Governor of the Bank of France.
Contribution:
Played a crucial role during the 2008 global financial crisis, leading the ECB’s emergency policy response and stabilizing the Eurozone economy.

V. Public Voting

You can visit the following link to view and support your favorite contestants:
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On this page, you will find detailed profiles of all contestants, including their financial backgrounds, competition performance, and unique strengths. Browse their information, learn about their strategies, and cast your vote for the most promising candidate.

Voting Rules:

• Each user can vote once per day.

• Voting closes on January 15, 2026.

• The results will directly influence the contestants’ final rankings and awards.

If you are particularly impressed by a contestant, feel free to share their profile link and invite others to support them!