2020 CD80 Financial Product Design&Development Intramural Competition

2020-10-12

CHENGDU 80

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics – China’s Financial Talent Pool

Financial innovations are countless, and academic exchanges are ever-increasing

There are numerous leading talents, and groundbreaking development is evolving across generations.

When finance meets hackathons,

When technology combines with wisdom,

When teamwork and sparks of inspiration collide,

Who will emerge victorious after the 80-hour “marathon”?

The Third CHENGDU 80 Global Financial Product Design and Development Competition

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics School Competition kicks off.

With everything ready, let the show begin!

Opening Ceremony

The CHENGDU 80 Global Financial Product Design and Development School Competition is an event aimed at students of this university. Participants must design their competition entries within a set time frame, using open-source technologies based on the financial technology application scenarios provided by the organizers. The competition offers a broad platform for participants to enhance team collaboration, exchange ideas with academic mentors, and make a leap in value in the field of financial practice.

This competition is jointly organized by the School of Finance, the School of Economic Information Engineering, the Financial Innovation Center, and the Chengdu Science and Technology Finance Association.

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On the morning of October 10 at 9:00 a.m., the opening ceremony of the Third CHENGDU 80 Financial Technology Product Design and Development Competition was successfully held at the FIC lab in Gezhi Building of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Attendees included Professor Jingmei Zhao, Executive Dean of the School of Finance, Professor Qing Li, Deputy Dean of the School of Economic Information Engineering, competition mentors, and participants.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dean Jingmei Zhao gave the opening speech. She stated that the CHENGDU 80 Financial Technology Product Design and Development Competition is a stage for the competition of knowledge and skills among top experts, a comprehensive test of team chemistry and collaboration, and an important opportunity for contestants to enhance professional competence, showcase strong skills, and broaden international horizons while experiencing the future of financial technology. She looked forward to the upcoming performances within the 80-hour competition and anticipated the emergence of new forces driving the future development of fintech, while sincerely wishing all teams success.

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Then, Deputy Dean Qing Li explained the competition rules, introduced the participating teams, and announced the competition topics on-site. As the countdown to the competition neared its end, the 80-hour endurance battle was about to begin, and the participants of the four teams were eager to achieve outstanding results.

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Competition Rules

The CHENGDU 80 Global Financial Product Design and Development Competition consists of two main parts: the development phase and the presentation phase.

Development Phase: Participants will use the provided servers and computer terminals to develop and implement their competition projects. Each team must complete the tasks independently during the competition, and the performance of the developed product prototypes will be evaluated through public voting and expert review.

Presentation Phase: All teams’ source files and presentations will be loaded onto a public computer for demonstration. Each team will present in a random order, with 15 minutes to showcase their project results and 10 minutes for Q&A. A panel of judges, consisting of experts from academia and industry, will evaluate the projects based on a series of criteria including coding, functionality, and innovation, and will announce the winners.

Participating Teams

Each team consists of 6-7 members, who may come from different grades and majors. The teams are freely formed after prior communication and adjustment. The four final teams are:

Team ING

Slogan: Compete with style, compete with quality, always striving ING

Goal: To learn through competition and meet excellent peers.

Team Strengths:

1. Front-end development is handled by Xuanyi Zhou, a 2018 undergraduate in Information Management, and Yawen Xue, a 2019 student in Financial Studies (Bilingual Experimental Class), both with strong programming foundations, flexible thinking, and excellent UI design abilities.

2. Back-end development is led by Kelan Li and Yiqing Chen, both 2020 master’s students in Financial Engineering, who have extensive programming experience and strong data processing skills.

3. Programming content is presented by Guanyu Lai, a 2019 student in Financial Studies (CFA International Experimental Class), who has strong design skills and a solid programming and art foundation.

4. English presentations and Q&A are handled by Yaxin Su, a 2019 Financial Studies (Bilingual Experimental Class) student, who has excellent English-speaking skills and a clear, concise ability to introduce the team’s product.

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“Six Backend Oli Give” Team

Slogan: Fully committed, striving for the best!

Goal: To learn and improve skills, aiming for a satisfying ranking.

Team Strengths:
The team shares a common goal, is willing to take responsibility together, and shares both glory and setbacks. During the team’s development, through long-term learning, adjustment, and innovation, they have formed an active, efficient, cooperative, and creative group. The team members are committed to the team’s objectives, clearly understanding what they want to do and how to work together to accomplish the final task.

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“Hairline Always Competes with Us” Team

Slogan: Here We Go

Goal: Successfully participate in the competition.

Team Strengths:
Our team consists of undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Credit Management, CFA, Finance & Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Engineering, each with their own expertise. The team members have clear divisions of responsibility, are diligent, and have a good grasp of research. The team has strong programming skills, front-end and back-end development experience, proficiency in English, and rich experience in modeling competitions and English presentations. Under the guidance of Teacher Zhilong Xie, we are determined to overcome challenges!

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“Did You Learn It? We’ve Mastered It!” Team

Slogan: Did you learn it? We’ve mastered it!

Goal: To gain and master more knowledge related to financial technology through the competition, refine relevant skills during the actual development process, and ultimately build a high-quality financial product.

Team Strengths:

1. All team members have a serious attitude toward learning, are willing to take responsibility, and have strong psychological resilience.

2. The team members have a wide range of skills, including programming, design, and English proficiency.

3. The division of labor among team members is clear, covering front-end and back-end development, UI design, and English presentations.

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The Competition Approaches

In the third stage of the opening ceremony, each team sent representatives to draw their project development locations. After the venue draw was completed, Professor Yu Zheng and Professor Qiuhua Xu from the School of Finance, and Professor Zhilong Xie from the School of Economic Information Engineering, each delivered speeches, expressing their sincere expectations and blessings for the teams’ performances during the competition. The 24 contestants, who have persevered through numerous “marathons” of hard work, with both their minds and bodies constantly moving forward, and who have rigorously studied programming algorithms and artificial intelligence, pushing their intellect and creativity to the cutting edge, are now about to embark on an 80-hour journey. Let’s look forward to their performance!

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Mentors

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Mentor Team: Professor Yu Zheng and Professor Qiuhua Xu from the School of Finance, and Professor Zhilong Xie from the School of Economic Information Engineering.

Over three days of mental competition,

80 hours of passionate innovation,

The marathon is a test of both physical and mental endurance,

Code and programming represent the pinnacle of wisdom and courage.

The Third CHENGDU 80 Global Financial Product Design and Development Competition

is a showcase of the sparks between inspiration and teamwork.

Who will be the ultimate winner?

Stay tuned and wait for the exciting results!