CBS X ROTMAN Market Simulation Challenge 2025

Why Attend CBS X ROTMAN Market Simulation Challenge 2025?

  • Collaborative Learning with Realistic Simulations: Immerse yourself in vibrant trading activities designed to replicate real-world market scenarios. Compete in high-stakes simulations that challenge not just theoretical knowledge but also your ability to apply practical trading strategies.
  • Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS): As a top-ranking institution in Asia for finance, CBS offers unparalleled opportunities to learn from leading experts and peers. The competition is a unique blend of rigorous challenges and experiential learning.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving: Explore market dynamics where diverse teams bring unique perspectives to tackle complex cases, highlighting CBS’s commitment to excellence in fostering critical thinking and innovation.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with the brightest minds in finance across Asia and beyond. Participants, professors, and researchers come together to share insights and forge collaborations.
  • Represent your school, show off your skills, earn rewards, and the chance for your team to win up to THB 50,000

Rotman Market Simulation Challenge (RMSC)

The Rotman Market Simulation Challenge (RMSC) was established by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and has become one of the world’s most prestigious trading competitions. Each year, it attracts top universities globally, providing students with realistic trading simulations that enhance their understanding of financial markets.

Chulalongkorn Business School is Hosting the Rotman Market Simulation Challenge

Recognizing the growing interest in financial markets in Asia, the Rotman School of Management has partnered with Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS) to host the competition’s first-ever event in the region. This collaboration aims to provide students across Asia with greater access to world-class trading simulations while fostering a deeper understanding of global financial markets.

The CBS X ROTMAN Market Simulation Challenge 2025 offers participants the chance to:

✔ Experience real-world trading simulations
✔ Compete alongside top finance students
✔ Network with professionals and industry leaders
✔ Enhance their practical finance skills

This joint initiative highlights CBS and Rotman’s commitment to advancing financial education and experiential learning for future finance professionals.

A Premier Market Simulation Comes to Asia

The CBS X ROTMAN Market Simulation Challenge 2025 represents a significant collaboration between two prestigious institutions: the Rotman School of Management and Chulalongkorn Business School. This partnership brings a world-class trading competition to Asia for the first time.

See top students from around the world showcase their trading skills in a fast-paced, real-world simulation. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or considering joining for the first time, this is your chance to experience the strategy, energy, and challenge that make this event a must-attend for aspiring traders.

 

 

 

Location and Timeline 

  • Financial Lab 11th floor Mahitalatibes Bldg. Chulalongkorn Business School
  • Registration Opens:
    • 1 April – 30 June 2025
  • Case Release for Practice: 7 July 2025
  • Practice Server 24/7:    7 – 31 July 2025
  • Server Practice and Tutorials: 21 July 2025 & 23 July 2025 [Time TBA]
  • Research Symposium: 31 July 2025
  • Registration and Practice Case: 31 July 2025
  • Trading Competition Date: 1 August 2025

Competition and Symposium Schedule

31 July 2025

  • 11:00 AM – Registration and Welcoming
  • 1:00 PM – Opening Remark
  • 1:15 PM – Research Talk #1
  • 2:00 PM – Research Talk #2
  • 2:30 PM – Coffee Break
  • 2:45 PM – Research Talk #3
  • 3:45 PM – Trading Rule and Regulation
  • 4:30 PM – System Test at Financial Lab (Optional)
  • 5:00 PM – Dinner and Networking at Jaiyossombat 3

1 August 2025

  • 8:00 AM – Team Registration
  • 9:00 AM – Connection Test
  • 9:30 AM – Case 1 [4 heats x 10 min/heat + Prep] (50 minutes)
  • 10:45 AM – Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM – Case 2 [4 heats x 10 min/heat + Prep] (50 minutes)
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch (Provided)
  • 1:30 PM – Case 3 [4 heats x 10 min/heat + Prep] (50 minutes)
  • 2:30 PM – Scoring and Coffee Break
  • 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks
  • 4:00 PM – Winner Announcement and Awards Ceremony at Financial Lab

Qualifications

  • Participants: Participants must be current undergraduate or graduate students in a degree program at the university that they are representing. A team must consist of 3 students from the same university. A university can send more than one team.
  • Professor Participation: Faculty advisors or staff members may accompany teams but can only observe the competition.
  • Universities Eligible: This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students from both Thai and international universities, with particular encouragement for participants from across Asia.
  • Restriction: Students must be new to RMSC and must never have taken part in any previous RMSC competition.
  • We encourage diverse and inclusive teams; we suggest that each participating team is composed of different genders.

Application Fee:

  • Non-refundable THB 10,000 per team*
  • To reserve your spot, a team representative must submit a payment.
  • The competition has limited spots available, which are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • We encourage you to register early!
  • A team’s registration in the competition will be confirmed by email within five business days after receiving the fee payment.
  • The registration fee includes pre-competition package, facility, services break snack, luncheon. Accommodation and travel are not included.

* Schools may consider supporting or sponsoring their teams to allow students to fully benefit from this invaluable experienceใ

 

Registration and Team Member Profile Form

  • Team Member Profile Form includes:
    • Team Member Profile details
    • Observer/Faculty/Staff and/or Team Advisor details
  • Once your Registration Fee is received, we will send a confirmation email. Your team will receive a further email giving you access to the Getting Started competition page containing information needed to participate in the competition.
  • Link to registration form: Click Here
  • Link to payment form: [Available on April 1, 2025]

Award for the Trading Competition

  • The Winner: THB 50,000
  • 1st Runner-up:  THB 20,000
  • 2nd Runner-up:  THB 10,000

Technical Requirements

  • For the preparation and practice sessions, RIT Market Simulator can be installed on your device.
  • Students can bring their own device (laptop computer) before and on the competition dates.
  • Mac users can install a virtual lab on their computer for free.  Click here for more information.
  • More information to follow upon registration.

Practice Sessions and Server (Virtual)

Shortly after your team is registered, your team will be given access to the Getting Started Page via email.

This includes:

  • Case Packages
  • Your team’s RIT Market Simulator Access Credentials

Practice Server (General Cases)

  • TBA (Special Early Access when you register early!

 

Side Activity: Research Symposium

To foster collaboration and innovation in the fields of market microstructure, trading, and market activities, CBS will host a half-day symposium during the competition which is a free entry for professors and participating teams.

This symposium is a platform for academics and practitioners to share cutting-edge research, engage in meaningful discussions, share insights on evolving trends in financial markets, and foster collaboration among academics and practitioners in the field of finance.

The research topics focus on market microstructure and other relevant topics to trading including but not limited to

  • Market design and structure, including electronic and algorithmic trading
  • Liquidity, price discovery, and market efficiency
  • Impact of regulations on trading and market behavior
  • High-frequency trading
  • Risk management in trading strategies
  • Behavioral aspects of market participants
  • Network effects and systemic risks in financial markets
  • Innovations in trading technology and platforms
  • Data analytics and AI applications in market microstructure
  • Cross-market linkages and global trading strategies

Dress Code

CBS x ROTMAN 2025 is a professional business competition, so participants are expected to dress in business casual or business formal attire.

Weather

Please note that in Bangkok, the average temperature in July and August ranges from 25.0°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F), characterized by warm temperatures and possible rainfall. We suggest bringing appropriate clothing and recommend checking the weather forecast before packing for the competition

Thailand Visa Information

Thailand’s visa laws have been undergoing changes in recent years, making the process of acquiring a VISA longer than in the past. It is each individual competitor’s responsibility to inquire if they need a visa to enter Thailand and to apply for one if necessary. Click Here to find out if you need a visa. It may take up several weeks to receive a visa; apply as soon as you can. It is also recommended that all competitors from outside of Thailand purchase travel health insurance.

 

For more information, please send your inquiry to rotman@cbs.chula.ac.th.