Bloomberg’s inaugural Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore concluded with students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and financial institutions like the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and AIA presenting AI-driven solutions to real-world financial challenges. Held on 29 October 2025, the event aimed to foster innovation and collaboration within the finance and quant community.
Participants utilised Bloomberg’s BQuant, a Python-based data science platform, to develop tools enhancing investment decision-making. The hackathon featured two groups: NTU students and industry professionals. Students focused on creating indicators for market behaviour, with Team CodeQuants winning for their Cross-Asset Divergence Indicator, which provides early warnings of systemic stress.
Industry teams tackled challenges using AI and machine learning. MAS’s PULSE dashboard, which analyses Bloomberg News articles for macroeconomic sentiment, won the Judges’ Pick. Robeco’s credit cross-currency solution earned the BQuant Mastermind award, whilst MAS and AIA received Most Popular Awards for their innovative tools. Singlife, Modular, and LGT Investment Management were recognised for their originality with Quantributor Awards.
Kelvin Cen, Head of Southeast Asia at Bloomberg, noted, “The finance industry is always looking for ways to harness AI and machine learning to make better, more informed investment decisions.” The hackathon underscores Bloomberg’s commitment to nurturing talent and advancing quantitative research through its BQuant platforms.
