QFA / Panel & networkingFinSight II: Quant Finance
Inside the world of algorithmic alpha: from research hypotheses and backtesting to live trading systems.
Explore the event Nanyang Technological University · SingaporeWhere finance
Where finance
meets what’s
next.
We’re Nanyang FinTech Catalyst. A student-led community exploring the ideas, technology and people shaping the future of finance.
THE NFC COMMUNITYIdeas grow
between people.
between people.
Curiosity is your starting point.Research / Technology / CommunityDiscover NFC ↓
Learning together with industry
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NFC collaborator01 / The catalystA place for curious minds.
A place for curious minds.
A launchpad for big ideas.
Finance is changing. We’re here to explore it together. Through practical learning, original research and conversations with industry, NFC connects classroom curiosity with real-world possibility.
↗ Learn by doing↗ Think independently↗ Grow together
02 / Find your focusTwo academies.
Two academies.
One shared ambition.
QFA / Research & engineering
Quant Finance
Academy
Learn to model financial markets. Use Python and statistics to research strategies, build backtests and challenge the results.
THE RESEARCH WORKFLOW
01HypothesisDefine the question
02BacktestTest the evidence
03ValidateChallenge the result
13 lessons2 semestersTeam research projects
Explore the programmeCurriculum, projects & industry events
FEH / Research & publishing
FinTech
Exploration Hub
Investigate the changes shaping financial services. Build an argument from credible sources, refine it with your team and publish your perspective.
THE RESEARCH DESKFour areas of inquiry
01Digital assetsMarkets & infrastructure
02Consumer financeWealth & wellbeing
03Trust & complianceIdentity, fraud & regulation
04Financial innovationEcosystems & inclusion
From a first question to a reviewed article.
Research and writing for NFC Medium.
Research and writing for NFC Medium.
Explore the research hubResearch themes, team & publications
03 / Beyond the classroom
All eventsIdeas meet the real world.
QFA / Panel & networking
NFC / Panel & networkingFinSight I: The FinTech Ecosystem
Perspectives on the current landscape and future direction of fintech, with OCBC, Schroders and the Singapore FinTech Association.
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NFC delegation / Industry visitSchroders Office Visit & Networking Night
NFC joined students and clubs from several schools for an office visit and networking evening at Schroders.
Explore the event04 / Our communityThe best part?
The best part?
The people you meet.
Different disciplines. New perspectives. A shared curiosity about what finance can become.
Conversations that continue beyond the auditorium.FinSight Series · October 2026
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