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By Cianán Martin, UCD Investors & Entrepreneurs Society, Head of Marketing

Toronto, Canada– On February 22, 2025 a team of fourth-year Economics and Finance students from the University College Dublin I&E (Investors and Entrepreneurs Society), led by Muhammad Memon and Patrick McElroy, achieved an outstanding global ranking at the prestigious Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC).

The team placed 9th overall, marking the highest-ever ranking for an Irish university in almost two-decades of the competition.

Team members included:

Oisin Kehoe (Final Year Actuarial & Financial Studies)

Patrick McElroy (Final Year Economics & Finance)

Muhammad Ahmed Memon (Final Year Economics & Finance)

Patrick Murphy (Third Year Economics & Finance)

Brian Nesbitt (Final Year Economics & Finance)

Sam Urell (Third Year Economics & Finance)

The RITC, hosted annually by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, is one of the world’s most competitive trading competitions, bringing together top students from leading global universities. The competition tests participants on algorithmic trading, risk management, and financial decision-making under real-world market conditions.

"We are incredibly proud of our team’s performance at this year’s competition," said Barra O'Mahony, Auditor at the UCD I&E. "Their achievement highlights the strength of the academic programs in UCD, the support from Guggenheim Partners and the exceptional talent of our society's members."

This milestone underscores the university’s strong reputation in finance and economics on an international stage. Competing against elite institutions, the team showcased their expertise in financial markets, quantitative analysis, and strategic decision-making, securing a spot among the world's best.