The last meeting of the semester was a current events discussion led by Abby and Jack. They provided an engaging presentation on the markets, news on the Saudi Aramco IPO, and more. Members were given the opportunity to ask Jack and Abby questions about the topics presented, which stimulated further discussion and additional questions.

This week’s meeting was the final round of the Finance Society Stock Pitch Competition. The top 4 teams pitched Disney, Match Group, McCormick, and Walmart. Taishi Kato of HIMCO and Joe Cotton of Sikorsky, both former SMF participants, returned to judge the competition along with Professor Paul Gilson. The winner of the fall 2019 Finance Society Stock Pitch Competition was McCormick!

This week’s meeting was led by Shapleigh Smith of Citi. He gave an informative presentation on the banking industry, his career, and the opportunities for UConn students at Citi.  Shapleigh highlighted the accelerated timeline associated with the banking industry jobs, and gave advice on how to stay ahead of the curve. Members were given the opportunity to ask Shapleigh questions and network with him after the meeting.