Testimonials

IIBC 2022 forced us to think about case problems in far greater detail than before, and taught us how to develop a well-rounded and comprehensive solution. For future contestants, our only advice would be to make sure you fully understand the problem that you've been asked to address before researching solutions. Best of luck to everyone!

IIBC was an enjoyable experience. Not only did we gain valuable insights into M&A as a whole, but we also got to make new friends with other contestants and connected with professionals in the industry. Additionally, we also learned about the crucial role of investment bankers in facilitating deals and had a first-hand experience of the entire process as well, working on a deal that pertains to the metaverse. Overall, it was a fun process for students aspiring to pursue M&A as a career!

IIBC brings to life the experience and learnings you gain from an investment bank. With a time constraint, we faced a valuation project where we must conduct a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of the respective companies. The contestants need to have a flexible and open mindset to ensure their solution covers all possibilities and understands the judges' perspective. The mentorship session during the final round was eye-opening too, as it helped us learn things that previously our team had turned a blind eye to.

A one-of-a-kind experience, IIBC had many things worth appreciating including but not limited to, networking with professionals and peers from different parts of the world, building team and individual skills and having multiple engaging sessions with experienced practitioners. An exciting simulation of the investment banking ecosystem, the organizing team put together a great competitive event that has a special in my highlight reel.

Joining IIBC was a great experience! Even though all of the events were held virtually, the thrill of being an investment banker can be immensely felt throughout the competition. That was due to how practical all of the cases were; from analyzing and valuing a company, making an attractive report and pitch deck, to presenting to a range of QIBs. We also made new connections from countries all over the world and gained valuable insights from the great judges and speakers. IIBC was definitely one of the most memorable moments in our university life!

Team ARK started the competition in May 2020, wanting to take on a challenge during the circuit breaker period in Singapore. The competition was challenging because there were many interesting requirements. We had to adapt as a team to overcome them one by one. Furthermore, we tried to think in the shoes of the judges to consider what they were looking out for, and tailored our presentation to their expectations. We believe this helped to portray the team in a more favourable light. Overall, we managed to sharpen our technical skills like DCF and also got to meet peers from all over the world virtually. It was truly a memorable experience.

As this is our team's first finance case, IIBC 2020 was definitely an eye opening learning experience for us. We have gained many invaluable insights and acquired new skills like financial modelling over the 4 months competition duration. Moreover, IIBC 2020 has given us a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Indian travel and tourism industry as well as IPO processes. The in-depth insights shared by the judges and the insightful valuation masterclass by Mr Andrew have also definitely broadened our knowledge and inspired us to dive deeper to the industry in future. Being a virtual competition, IIBC has its own set of challenges for the participants. However, the organising committee did a great job trying to make sure the competition progresses smoothly for the participants. For our team, IIBC 2020 was our first finance competition experience. We have encountered multiple challenges during the competition. Nevertheless, with our great teamwork and perseverance, we managed to overcome those difficulties, tapped on each other's strengths, learn and progress together as a team.

"IIBC was a thoroughly enriching experience. Spanning over multiple months, we explored the nuances of analyzing an M&A deal through the lens of a well prepared case. The journey constituted financial analysis, valuation, qualitative and quantitative research, and other imperative processes of deal implementation and M&A. It culminated in an impeccably implemented 4 day event where we got to network with experts, professionals and peers from across the world put together by a deeply dedicated organizing team. The event was an engaging simulation of the investment banking journey and an overall memorable experience."

“IIBC 2021 was an exhilarating experience where we were challenged to apply our financial skills and business know-how to solve real life cases. We also got the chance to network with industry professionals and attend useful webinars to expand our knowledge about M&A and Investment Banking. Needless to say, we really enjoyed our time competing in IIBC and would recommend those who are striving to build their career in the investment banking industry to try it out!”

“Joining IIBC was an amazing experience with the competition held seamlessly online. The event was well planned with coaching and networking sessions to ensure that the participants benefited greatly and got us looking forward to each day of the competition. The case problem was practical and the feedback from the judges were insightful which helped us to further understand the different considerations that we missed and could improve on.”