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THE TRADER MAIL
WEDNESDAY MAY 14 2008
HERTFORDSHIRE SCHOOL BOYS SCOOP NATIONAL INVESTMEN
by Staff Reporter
Teamexcel excel
A team of four boys from Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School in Hertfordshire have beaten over 30,000 other teenagers from across the UK to win an all expenses paid trip to New York and thousands of pounds for their school. Teamexcel, consisting of teenagers Kelvin Wong, Akash Jhunjhunwala, Rohan Sheth and Mario Kyriacou won the 2007-8 Portfolio Challenge sponsored by Deutsche Bank and Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust.
The national final was in two parts - a business challenge in the morning that related to Corporate & Social Responsibility issues and an afternoon presentation on whether or not consumers can trust the financial services industry. Teamexcel narrowly defeated second placed Qui Audet Vincit from The College of Richard Collyer, Horsham and third placed team Dividend Dudes from Plymouth College.
In addition to winning an all expenses paid trip to New York, the winning team also receives 2,000 pounds for their school.
Gary Millner, Director of Financial Capability at the ifs School of Finance, said: "The ifs Student Investor Challenge is a useful tool in educating about finance - giving students a practical insight into stock markets, savings and investments as well as improving general financial awareness. The team from Haberdashers did incredibly well to beat off stiff competition from a record number of entrants this year. All the finalists can take great pride in their achievements."
Teamexcel member Akash Jhunjhunwala said, "...The ifs Student Investor Challenge has been a truly wonderful experience with every stage being trying and challenging, while at the same time developing skills such as teamwork, presentation skills and financial awareness...". Team mate Kelvin Wong added, "The ifs Student Investor Challenge has ignited my interest in the financial world... I would never have thought that researching financial topics could be so enjoyable... it's a must for everyone!"
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