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NAAIM Founders Award Competition (National Association of Active Investment Managers)
Call For Papers

The NAAIM Founders Award, is a research competition that draws entries from all over the world in the areas of computational finance, advanced algorithms, tactical investment management techniques, strategic investment strategies and numerous other topics, all designed to further our knowledge of the active investing world.

The competition is open to anyone involved in financial services including academic faculty, researchers and graduate students, investment advisors, analysts and other financial professionals.

Papers need to focus on describing an investment technique, its pros and cons and the market conditions under which it is expected to fare well or poorly, or should explore topics in active investing that are of broad interest to the investment community.

AWARD: The winning author will receive the following prize package:
- $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to present the winning paper at the 2018 NAAIM Uncommon Knowledge conference, April 22-25 at the Wyndham Grand Resort at Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida
- Uncommon Knowledge 2018 registration, domestic coach airfare and one night lodging for one author of the winning paper

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Deadline to submit a paper is February 28, 2018.

FINAL PAPER (up to 30 pages) together with a required 750-1000 word abstract must be submitted electronically to:info@naaim.org by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 to qualify for the competition. Awards will be announced by Monday, April 2, 2018.

NAAIM FOUNDERS AWARD COMPETITION RULES: The National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) sponsors the Founders Award annually to seek out papers of academic quality that cover an innovative topic in the area of active investing. The following rules govern the submission, judging, ownership and awarding of the papers.

1. All decisions of the NAAIM Founders Award committee are final. Any occurrence that arises that is not covered in these rules will be adjudicated by the committee.

2. Papers will be judged by a panel selected by the NAAIM Founders Award committee. The prime criteria used in judging the papers are:
a. Practical significance to practitioners of active investing
b. Quality of exposition
c. Analytical rigor
d. Novelty of results

3. Papers should be submitted electronically in PDF format to info@naaim.org and the subject line should indicate "2018 Paper Submission." Please submit TWO copies of the paper: 1) Anonymous - with no reference of the author(s)' name or their affiliation with a company or university; 2) The paper should include the author(s) and affiliation with a company or university.

4. Papers should be 30 pages or less and include a separate required 750 - 1000 word abstract. Papers should be numbered, double-spaced, with a minimum font size of 14, and filed prior to the deadline.

5. By virtue of submission, the author certifies that the manuscript is not copyrighted, consents to NAAIM's non-exclusive use of the paper and abstract, and agrees to be bound by the rules set forth herein. NAAIM will request approval of the author prior to any publication of the paper.

6. Delivery of papers to NAAIM is the sole responsibility of the participants. Therefore, it is encouraged that they complete an "Intent to Submit" form that will allow NAAIM to contact them, if needed. NAAIM will attempt to do so if the situation arises, such as a change to the competition, clarification of the rules, in the event that their paper does not arrive by the deadline at NAAIM headquarters to the specified email address, etc. An email confirmation of receipt of the paper will be sent by NAAIM within three days of submission. It is the author's responsibility to contact NAAIM at info@naaim.org prior to Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in the event a confirmation is not received by the author in the 3-day time period.

7. Papers are due at NAAIM on or before midnight on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

8. The winners will be notified on or before Monday, April 2, 2018, and announced at the Uncommon Knowledge annual conference, April 23-25, 2018.

9. The author of the winning paper will win a $5,000 Cash Prize and the opportunity to present at the annual NAAIM conference. Domestic coach airfare, one night of lodging and conference registration is included for one author per winning paper only.

If you are interested in participating in the competition please submit your intent to compete at the NAAIM Founders Award 2018 Call for Papers, Competition Rules and Intent to Submit Form, at: http://www.naaim.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Call-for-Papers_18_2nd.pdf

National Association for Active Investment Managers
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The National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) was formed in 1989 as a non-profit association of registered investment advisers who provide active money management services to investors. The goal of the NAAIM members is to promote active investment management strategies as an alternative to passive allocation. NAAIM includes more than 160 members nationwide, managing an estimated $35 billion. Associate members include mutual fund companies, ETF providers and a variety of other firms that provide professional services to RIAs.

Posted: 11 Dec 2017