The Journal of Finance and Data Science – xQuant Best Paper Award and xQuant Best Paper on Emerging Markets Award

We are pleased to announce the establishment of two new annual awards for papers published in The Journal of Finance and Data Science, generously sponsored by xQuant Technology Company, Ltd. Each winner will receive US$750 together with a digital certificate. 

1. Award Details

• Award Names: The xQuant Best Paper Award and the xQuant Best Paper on Emerging Markets Award.
• Prize:  US$750 each.
• Focus: The xQuant Best Paper Award will recognize the most outstanding paper in terms of overall quality, originality, and impact. The xQuant Best Paper on Emerging Markets Award will specifically honor excellence in research focused on emerging financial markets.

2. Selection Committee

The winners will be selected by a dedicated committee consisting of the Editor-in-Chief and two Associate Editors.

3. Award Cycle

The awards will be announced annually for the previous volume.

4. Purpose

These awards aim to encourage and celebrate exceptional research at the intersection of finance, data science, and emerging markets. The Journal extends its sincere gratitude to xQuant Technology Company, Ltd. for their generous support and shared commitment to advancing scholarly excellence in these fields.