Nearwater Capital, Limited, the Dublin office of Nearwater Capital is proud to be a Title Sponsor of the CFA Society Ireland Research Challenge.
CFA Society Ireland is delighted to Kick-off off the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2025/2026 The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a global annual competition that trains university students in ethical equity research through mentoring and real-world company analysis. Last year, over 6,700 students from more than 1,150 universities in nearly 100 countries participated, advancing through local, regional, and global stages. It fosters learning, collaboration, and excellence, offering a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world financial analysis. This year, we welcome Cairn as our subject company. Over a number of months, students will analyse the company, write a professional research report, and present and defend their equity analysis at the regional final to a panel of top industry professionals. We are delighted to have the support of Nearwater Capital as Title Sponsor of this year's challenge. We wish the participating students the best of luck and are excited to see their insights and presentations! Dublin City University Queen's University Belfast University of Galway Trinity College Dublin University College Dublin UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School University College Cork TU Dublin Graduate Business School Thomas Plunkett CFA Marco S. Kevin Ahern Jonathon Lowey Tiarnan Mc Closkey, CFA Luke Merrick