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In his latest article, “How AI Broadens Opportunities for All Quant Researchers,” Nitish Maini, Chief Strategy Officer, explores how AI is expanding access to quant research, lowering barriers to entry and reshaping who can participate in the innovation economy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJ68wg-z

What does it take to succeed at the International Quant Championship? As we look ahead to the IQC Global Finals in Singapore, our judges share some of the qualities they believe matter most: technical excellence, genuine curiosity, consistent effort, continuous learning and resilience. The Finals are approaching, and we are excited to see which team rises to the occasion.

The 2026 International Quant Championship continues to demonstrate the scale, reach and impact of this year’s competition. As IQC progresses, it is clear that the championship is doing more than bringing together talented participants from around the world — it is also helping create meaningful pathways into quantitative finance. From global engagement to new opportunities for participants to continue growing, IQC reflects our belief that talent is widely distributed and that access matters.

When research becomes more interconnected, collaboration can be a powerful driver of better thinking and stronger outcomes. Weigang Yuan, Executive Research Director, and Zhi Wang, Vice President, Research Data, share their perspectives on how collaboration across teams, regions and areas of expertise can help uncover insights that might otherwise be missed. At WorldQuant, we believe diverse perspectives and shared knowledge are essential to solving complex problems.

Our Taipei office brings together a strong research team, deep academic achievement and a culture shaped by curiosity, collaboration and excellence. From advanced degrees and PhDs to talent that has grown through our internship program, the team reflects the many strengths that power WorldQuant globally. We are proud to spotlight our Taipei team and the energy, perspective and quality they bring to our global community.

What if the goal is not to identify a single best method, but to build research by combining many different approaches? In his latest article, Rohit Agarwal, Chief Research Officer, shares his perspective on plurality in research, the value of small discoveries over time and why diversity of thought remains essential in solving complex problems. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dPY5aiYA

The 2026 International Quant Championship has reached a milestone, with more than 156,000 participants from over 150 countries taking part in one of the largest quant finance competitions in the world. From that global field, 22,000 participants advanced to Stage 2 and are now competing for a place among the top 12 teams headed to the Global Finals in Singapore. In addition, 17,000 individuals are now eligible for paid consulting opportunities* at WorldQuant — a powerful reminder that IQC is not only a competition, but also a meaningful pathway for emerging talent. *Eligible consultants are individuals who meet criteria established by WorldQuant BRAIN, including without limitation, residence in countries or regions where BRAIN's consulting program is active, achievement of predefined platform milestones and successful completion of required background screenings and quality checks.

At the J.P. Morgan Quantitative Investment Solutions Forum, WorldQuant’s Paul Griffin joined Pusheng Zhang of Cubist Systematic Strategies for a panel discussion moderated by Max Hardy of J.P. Morgan on how AI is rapidly shifting from hype to execution. One key point Paul emphasized was that, as AI tools and data become more widely accessible, firms should focus on what they can uniquely build, including proprietary data and the context developed through research over time. The discussion also underscored the importance of experimenting aggressively, while recognizing the critical role humans continue to play in defining the framework and setting the right constraints.