Fullerton Fund Management and SGX Group have unveiled the Fullerton / SGX Value-Up Singapore Equities Challenge, a new programme designed to immerse tertiary students in the realities of investing. The challenge, which runs from 26 January to 6 March 2026, offers participants a six-week trading simulation and culminates in an in-person stock pitch final at SGX Centre on 2 April 2026.
The initiative seeks to promote financial literacy among students aged 18 and above, providing them with a platform to apply investment concepts practically. Participants will compete for cash prizes totalling S$18,000, with the top three teams receiving S$10,000, S$5,000, and S$3,000, respectively. Additionally, the challenge offers up to five internship opportunities at Fullerton, potentially leading to permanent analyst roles.
Jenny Sofian, CEO of Fullerton Fund Management, emphasised the company’s commitment to nurturing future investment talent, stating, “We are proud to offer tertiary students hands-on exposure to the asset management industry.” Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities at SGX Group, added, “This initiative allows participants to step into the real world of investing.”
The challenge also introduces the InvestSG community platform, fostering a supportive learning environment for participants. Registration is open until 23 January 2026, with the programme set against the backdrop of broader stock market reforms aimed at enhancing Singapore’s equities market.
