Representatives of the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent” Participate in NAII Investment Challenge 2026

Today, British Management University hosted the NAII Investment Challenge 2026 competition and a capital market conference organized by the National Association of Investment Institutions (NAII).

During the competition, university students tested their knowledge of finance, investments, and economic analysis. The questions were developed based on the CFA Level I curriculum and practical aspects of Uzbekistan’s stock market.

Indira Khabibulina, Head of the Business Development Department of the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent”, participated in the panel discussion titled “Universities Markets: Building the Talent Pipeline.”

The discussion focused on the following key topics:

- Professions and professional competencies expected to be in high demand in the capital market over the next 3–5 years;

- Development of practical student projects using publicly available stock exchange data;

- Strengthening cooperation between the Exchange and higher education institutions through internships, expert-led lectures, faculty development programs, and joint research projects.

Particular emphasis was placed on aligning academic education with the practical needs of the capital market and preparing qualified professionals for the industry.