01 - What Is This

Finance students have knowledge.
Now they have a stage.

The London Finance Cup is a structured knockout debate league exclusively for finance students and young professionals. Six events a year. A rigorous selection process. Live knockout rounds. And a format so unique - nobody in London has seen it before.

Boardroom Abstract
Core Principles
01

Eligibility & Teams

Open to all students and young professionals under 30. Every team must consist of either 2 students or 2 professionals. No mixed teams.

02

Rigorous Selection

Selection through a finance quiz with negative marking - only the sharpest qualify to step onto the stage.

03

The Format

Topic released 24 hours before - you prepare both sides. Side revealed by chit on stage - only then you know FOR or AGAINST. Grand Finale topic revealed on the spot - 1 hour to prepare live.

04

Real Stakes

Judged by real finance professionals. Cash prize and certificate for the champions.