Regional Schools Investment Competition (RSIC) 

 Regional Schools Investment Competition Guidance Document and Competition Rules 

1. Introduction 

The Regional Schools Investment Competition is a dynamic learning experience for high school and first-year college students as future investors. The investment game introduces the students to investing and more specifically to investing via the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange. The initiative provides the opportunity for students to experience securities market activity firsthand. Participants will have the opportunity to test their knowledge while gaining useful investing insights and skills. 

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE) and its partners (the licensed, member broker dealers and the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) are committed to this education and awareness thrust targeting young people, to stimulate and provide a pathway to young investors toward the advancement of money and capital market development in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. 

2. Competition Objectives 

• To spread awareness to the youth (and by extension to their teachers and parents) of the existence of the ECSE, the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market (ECSM), the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM), the ECSRC and the ECSE licensed member broker dealers. 

• To introduce and educate the youth population (across the ECCU) about Investing in Securities on the ECSM and RGSM. 

• To spread awareness to the youth regarding the process of trading securities and the role of the broker-dealer. 

To excite and inspire young people to learn more about investing and to become active market participants in the future. 

3. Eligible Participants 

• 3^rd form through 5^th form (grades 9-11) high school students and 1^st year 6^th form/college students in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (i.e., Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines). 

• A maximum of one group per school. The number of students per group can range from 4 to 6 students competing in the Investment Game.  

Please note that: 

• The school administration would determine the composition of the competing group(s) and which teacher(s) will be assigned to lead the competing group(s). There should be a minimum of one teacher assigned to assist each competing group. Note, a maximum of two teachers will be recognized as teacher guides in this competition.  

• Teams should conceive of their own group names and have fun with it. They are to be creative and use good judgment. Team names may not contain or connote any offensive, vulgar or inappropriate language or idea. 

4. Format of the Competition  

The competing school groups will compete to vie for the top prize of overall Regional Champion giving both the school and country they represent, bragging rights. The expectation is that there will be participating schools from all eight ECCU member countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadine).  

• Each competing group will be provided with a notional initial investment amount of EC$50,000 (this value will be a mix of equity/company shares and cash). The group will be expected to manage their portfolio of investments by deciding what shares they would like to purchase or sell to achieve their goal of wealth creation (increase the value of their portfolio). 

• The market will operate with eight to ten companies which participants can place buy and sell orders on. A description of each company would be provided for all participants, including share/stock price, historical financial performance, and an outline of the company’s strategy for the next 3 years.  

• The investment assumption for the competition would be that each group has a goal of wealth creation as their primary investment objective – To increase the value of their portfolio. 

• There will be market news announcements issued daily at a pre-determined time. These announcements should be analyzed to determine whether the information might influence securities purchase/sale decisions. 

• The competing groups are expected to meet on days designated as ‘Meeting Days’ at a convenient time to discuss their portfolio and decisions with respect to purchasing or selling stocks/equity toward their goal of wealth creation and in keeping with the strategic objectives the group sets for itself. The group will be expected to complete and submit to their assigned broker dealer a purchase/sales order form on their meeting days and are to include their trade notes explaining the rationale for their investment decisions.  

• Reports on market activity, trades and closing prices will be provided to the competing groups by the broker dealers so that they can review prior to their meetings. 

• The top performing school/group at the end of the competition will be judged the winner of the competition. 

NOTE:  A Day-to-Day guide and schedule will be provided to the competing groups which would provide more details on expected activities to be carried out during the competition inclusive of timelines for deliverables.  

5. Competition Timeline  

1. Investment Education Webinar (Thursday 2nd October 2025) 

2. Competition Briefing (Wednesday 8^th October 2025) 

3. Competition (Tuesday 14^th – Monday 17^th November 2025)  

• 7 School Meeting Days  

• 7 Trade Days   

4. Prize Giving (see VII below) 

Investment Education Webinar 

A virtual Investment Education Webinar will be held on the morning of Thursday 2^nd October 2025. The webinar is an educational initiative to provide students with information on investing, types of financial securities and the securities market and the importance of investing. The session will also provide insights into how the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market works and the role of the various market institutions and stakeholders. All students and teacher guides taking part in the competition should attend the Education Webinar.  Furthermore, this session will be open to as many students as the schools can accommodate (including students who are not participating in the competition). 

Competition Briefing  

A competition briefing will be held virtually on Wednesday 8^th October 2024. This session will be used to discuss the format and rules specific to the Investment Competition and allow for any questions and clarifications before the commencement of the competition. All students and teacher guides participating in the competition are expected to be present for the Competition Briefing.  

6. Competition (Performance) Evaluation – To Determine winning group/school. 

5. Regional Investment Competition: 

• 60% weighting – portfolio valuation 

• The cash on hand + the value of the securities in the portfolio at the end of the trading period. 

• 40% weighting – investment competition video presentation (to be recorded and submitted in mp4 format by each competing group) and Trade Notes. 

NOTE: The evaluation criteria will be provided to the Competing groups prior to the competition. 

The group with the highest overall score will be the winner. 

7. Prize Giving 

The Prize Giving ceremony will be scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to be a Hybrid format (in person and virtual attendance).  More details will be provided closer to the time of the prize giving. 

• Regional Champion 

• Monetary prize of EC$6,500 for the school. 

• Investment prize, valued at EC$540 for each student.  

• A gift bag for students and teachers. 

• Waiver of Broker Fees for Teacher Assistants (maximum of two teachers) – on their first investment. 

• A certificate of achievement for each of the student members and a certificate of appreciation for the role the teacher(s) played in assisting the students. 

• A Rotational Champion Trophy. 

• Runner Up  

• Monetary prize of EC$3,000 for the school. 

• Investment prize, valued at EC$270 for each student.  

• A gift bag for students and teachers. 

• Waiver of Broker Fees for Teacher Assistants (maximum of two teachers) – on their first investment. 

• A certificate of achievement for each of the student members and a certificate of appreciation for the role the teacher(s) played in assisting the students. 

• A Rotational Champion Trophy. 

• Prizes will also be given for video presentations: 1) Clearly Presented Strategic Approach;  
  2) Creative Presentation/video production.  All student/teacher participants will receive certificates of participation. 

DIRECTORS’ EDUCATION & ACCREDITATION PROGRAMME 

DIRECTORS’ EDUCATION & ACCREDITATION PROGRAMME 

The Directors’ Education and Accreditation Programme (DEAP) has been developed for directors of public and private companies, and not-for-profit or governmental organisations, and those considering becoming a director of such an organisation. It provides a forum for a frank, incisive and insightful discussion on the duties and responsibilities of a director, and the exploration of the requisite skills for, and the legal ramifications of, being a director.  

DEAP is a sharply focused program, delivering critical content in a condensed period. It is designed for busy people who want to get what they need in a timely fashion.  

Shortly after pre-registering for DEAP, participants will receive a link to register with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) to access the course material for each of the modules for pre-course preparation. The workshop will be three days in duration and will be a mix of presentations, discussions, case studies and a knowledge assessment (quiz) for each module.  

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Accredited Director designation (Acc.Dir.) by the CGIC and be granted membership in CGIC’s Affiliate Group. As an Affiliate Group member, you will have a subscription to Corporate Governance Quarterly, CGI of Canada’s premier publication on good governance practice; access to special rates for seminars, workshops, and other continuing professional development opportunities; and the same benefits package extended to its other professional members. 

The details of the course are as follows: 

Programme: The course is delivered in three modules, namely, i) Governance for Directors, ii) Strategy and Risk Management, and iii) Finance for Directors 

Duration: 3 days, with 1 full day learning workshop for each module, consisting of presentations, discussions, and case studies. 

Assessment:  At the end of each day there will be a knowledge assessment exercise (completed in class). Participants must be successful on each module’s knowledge assessment to be granted accreditation. 

Faculty: Facilitators are drawn from a team of experienced Canadian and regional academics and practitioners. 

Material: The course material are provided to participants in electronic form after full registration. 

Dates for upcoming DEAPs (Open Sessions) 

SESSION DATES	LOCATION	TYPE
Sept 22nd– 24th 2025	Online	Open
Nov 17th – 19th 2025	In Person – Country to be confirmed	Open

Fees:  The registration fee is set in advance of each DEAP session.  This fee will varydepending on several factors, including whether the session is held ‘Online’ or ‘In Person’, and the location/venue.  ‘Early Bird’ specials and discounted rates for ECSE affiliates and CGIC members will also apply.   

Once registration opens for an upcoming DEAP, the details of the applicable fees will be provided. The link to the details of the DEAP and registration form will be available on this information page and a link will be posted below under ‘Registration Link for the upcoming DEAP’. 

Dedicated DEAPs 

Organisations can request a dedicated DEAP exclusively for their Directors/Senior Managers.  This option typically requires a minimum of 15 participants.  Persons interested in this option can contact the ECSE at info@ecseonline.com  

REGISTRATION LINK FOR UPCOMING DEAP 

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ECSE-PBC Governance CPD Webinar Series

Corporate Governance continues to evolve rapidly over the years.  The demands on directors and governance professionals are exponentially higher, and the level of technical expertise allied to a range of communication and emotional intelligence skills required has never been greater. With the heightened focus on the role of the Board and increasing demands on directors, it is critically important that directors are equipped for these responsibilities.  This also brings new opportunities for governance professionals to provide exceptional service and wield influence at the core of their organization; to become trusted advisors to the board and senior management; to become role models for ethical conduct and leaders in their own right. This rapid evolution demands that directors, company secretaries and other governance professionals must continually refresh their skills to remain relevant.  

  

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange Ltd (ECSE) has long championed high standards of Governance in public and private sector corporations across the region.  It has collaborated with various partners on the Caribbean Corporate Governance Forum, formulated, jointly with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, the Caribbean Corporate Governance Principles, and, in conjunction with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, has been delivering in the Caribbean, the seminal director education program, the DEAP.   

The ECSE, as a part of its 20^th anniversary celebrations (celebrated October 2021), teamed up with Perfect Balance Consulting (PBC) to launch a program of webinars, the ECSE-PBC Governance CPD Webinar Series.  These webinars focus on current governance topics to educate, encourage professional dialogue, and enhance the governance principles and practices of Directors, Executives and Governance Professionals throughout the region. The webinars are facilitated by experienced and influential regional and global governance practitioners and are held quarterly. 

Dates for Upcoming Webinars – 9:00 am to 10:30 am (UTC-4): 

1. Wednesday 17^th September 2025 on the topic: ‘Creating Value through Stakeholder Governance’. 

2. Wednesday 3^rd December 2025 on the topic: ‘Building Crisis Resilience’. 

REGISTRATION LINK FOR UPCOMING WEBINAR 

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ECSE Webinar Portal

For persons who wish to purchase and view the video recordings of the webinars can do so by registering to access the ECSE Webinar Portal.   

Click the link below to learn more about the CPD webinar portal to gain access to the CPD video presentations. 

ECSE Webinar Portal

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