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Stage 1 of the International Quant Championship is complete — and the momentum is building. With 156K registrations and participation spanning 167 countries, this year’s competition is already bringing together an extraordinary global community of aspiring quants. As Stage 2 begins and the leaderboard resets, the stakes are rising and every signal matters. Good luck to everyone advancing to the next stage. We are excited to see what comes next.

How will AI reshape how ideas become impactful? James Macarthur, Head of International Trading, shares his perspective on how technology, AI and automation can strengthen connectivity, accelerate insight generation and help teams collaborate more effectively across WorldQuant.

Our WorldQuant Armenia team hosted Quant Day in Yerevan, bringing together a select group of talented students and alumni from mathematics, economics and computer science backgrounds. Throughout the event, attendees learned more about career opportunities at WorldQuant, including our open roles, internships and the BRAIN consultancy program. We also hosted an interactive research game on the BRAIN platform, giving participants a hands-on look at the kind of thinking and problem-solving that drive quantitative research. Quant Day was a great opportunity to connect with our local community and engage with emerging talent in Armenia. We are excited to continue building relationships and fostering connections with those interested in quantitative research and technology.

Ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test? Try your hand at this WorldQuant brainteaser and share your answer in the comments. Check back in 24 hours to see if you cracked it!

WorldQuant Chief Technology Officer David Rukshin recently joined Barclays’ inaugural CTO Forum for the panel “From Data to Alpha: The Operating Model for AI-Driven Investing,” alongside Matt Blye of King Street and Chris Beels, CFA of GoldenTree Asset Management, moderated by Sahana Athreya, Global Head of Data Science and Applied AI at Barclays Research. One key point from the discussion: in today’s environment, firms need to question everything — and build the right scaffolding and framework across their organizations so they can work tool-agnostically, adapt quickly and adopt new technologies with greater speed and consistency.

David Rukshin, our CTO, recently joined the Financial Technology Forum CTO Summit in Chicago, hosted by Institutional Investor, for a fireside chat with Lewis Knox on “AI Adoption: Innovation, Scale and the Human Edge.” The conversation explored how AI is reshaping innovation across organizations, where it is creating real impact, and how engineers and technologists are adapting as human judgment continues to evolve alongside new tools. One major takeaway: question old assumptions, embrace the tools and keep building.

On The Champions Journey, every point is earned through focus, resilience and relentless preparation. Olympic medalist and World Champion badminton player Saina Nehwal knows what it takes to perform when it matters most. Let her mindset inspire how you train, compete and push your limits at the International Quant Championship.

Located in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant capitals, our Hanoi office is home to a talented team with a wide range of academic backgrounds and achievements. With team members who have studied at dozens of universities and earned advanced degrees, PhDs, and distinguished honors, WorldQuant Hanoi reflects a strong culture of excellence, curiosity, and innovation. WorldQuant Hanoi is where diverse perspectives come together, ideas are developed collaboratively, and meaningful contributions help drive our global mission forward.

A strong start to the Milken Institute’s Global Conference, with timely conversations around AI, markets, innovation and the future of work. One highlight so far: Igor Tulchinsky joining Jo Ling Kent, Almar Latour, Christoph Schweizer and Deanna Strable-Soethout for a panel on how AI is reimagining wealth and the workforce. During the discussion, Igor spoke about the importance of building strong infrastructure and trusted data systems to support AI at scale. He also emphasized that as AI advances, people will need to focus on areas where human judgment, creativity and adaptability remain essential — and that education must evolve to help build capabilities AI cannot easily replicate. Thanks to the Milken Institute for convening these important conversations. #MIGlobal