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A warrior is never under siege. To be under siege implies that one has personal possessions that could be blockaded. A warrior has nothing in the world except his impeccability, and impeccability cannot be threatened. Don Juan Matus Algorithm the finance fest will buffet the best brains in business. imminent. A fest hosted and conducted and hosted by budding financial wizards of CMS B-SCHOOL, pursuing their masters in the field of Finance. Algorithm serves isas a national level platform forum for students to showcase their financial acumen and skills in the area of finance as they negotiate their way through a maze ofvarious cut throat competitive events. Algorithm is on the subject of the odyssey of financial aspirants through in unexplored terrainscertain and unchartered waters. Headwinds gush towards the financial wannabes come from all over- It You need to stand up tall and strong as is indeed the Financial Cliff. There is a gush ofare the inevitable impediments and perils that accompany this exhilarating journey of the chosen financial expertsise. The best CFO is the one who navigates the Corporate Ship securely with MOMENTUM, in the ECONOMIC MUDDLE of capital markets whilst being QUIZZICAL of the GAME CIRCLE. And to get this wonder wall to the next level, FOLLIES of scams and fraudulences tag you along this endeavour. BUFFET With legacies to be left behind, with benchmarks to be set, with new trails to be blazed and trends to be settaken over Algorithm promises to be a star studded extravaganza at the CMS FESTIVAL.
FEST COORDINATORS: NITIN VARUN PAYAL PRASHANTH VAIBHAV

THE ECONOMIC MUDDLING. [CAPITAL MARKETS] "One of the funny things about the stock market is that every time one person buys, another sells, and both think they are astute." - William Feather In one of the most turbulent times in the history of stock market, when stock prices fall or skyrocket on mere whims and sentiments, can you take a view different from the masses? Can you apply timeless principles of Fundamental Analysis envisioned by Graham-Dodd? Rise above the cacophony of mediocre voices, apply your analytical skills to find the true value of businesses for your clients, demonstrate your prodigy in this new age 'Equity Research' challenge and show the world that you are truly an Intelligent Investor at, "The Economic Muddling". The Trading floor is the perfect example for showcasing Chaos. Tempers are short, nerves are frayed, and there are bits of confetti flying around everywhere. However, beneath that ruckus, someone is making millions by the second. Witness the breathtaking pace of live trading floor and face the heat of constantly moving markets at THE ECONOMIC MUDDLING. Do you have it in you to make that next big trade? This is the a premier markets based event of ALGORITHM. The event would check your knowledge of trading operations in equity and derivatives and your ability to take the right decisions in a murky an ever changing and mostly - finance knowledge like equity, options, some basic sense of adjusting in a dynamic env dynamic enviironment. NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 2 PER TEAM EVENT CO-ORDINATORS- FEST CO-ORDINATORS

QUZZICAL-THE GAME CIRCLE "There is no cure for curiosity, so we encourage it instead." Quizzical, based on one of the most addictive mind sports, is very popular and commands great participation and viewership. Amidst the nail biting tension and deafening silence, the best minds in the country battle out their wits for questions put forth by the star quizmaster. The silence is broken by the enthusiastic crowd, which greets every brilliant answer with a roaring applause. If you have the insatiable thirst for knowledge, urge to experience an adrenaline rush and the madness to bet your all, then fasten your seatbeltsFor ALGORITHM 2012 presents the Joka version of America's best loved quiz show Jeopardy! Full of twists and turns and wacky clues, this is financial quiz like no other! 'QUIZZICAL' aims at identifying the management guru in you by subjecting teams to an action packed, scintillating, and nerve wrackingwrecking time of quizzing in the various facets of finance.

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 2 PER TEAM EVENT CO-ORDINATOR- NAGARJUNA K

THE MOMENTUM [CFO] "A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men." - Plato MOMENTUM is the quintessential battlefield for that one incandescent student to distinguish himself as a leader among the several other brilliant students. Open only to select Bschools, MOMENTUM aims to pioneer leadership challenges in the country right from its inception this spring. With its multifarious rounds, it is a competition that tests you on not just your business acumen but also functional expertise, foresight, teamwork, confidence and that rare ability to make decisions under severe pressure: virtues that define the elements of a leader in the making. For all we know- when youre in the battlefield, survival is all there is! Brace yourselves and put your minds to this ultimate test as you compete with the brightest for that singular glory! Out Think and Out Live! NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 1 PER TEAM EVENT CO-ORDINATOR: NIDHI S MEHTA

FOLLIES [SCAMS & FRAUDULENCIES] Most men follow, few lead. The flagship leadership challenge, with its fierce battles, bitter defeats and hard-fought victories: FOLLIES is here! A unique and extensive group challenge at ALGORITHM, Follies would be revered across all bschools as one of the most gruelling competitions, with its arduous rounds and immensely enriching memories. It will test your business acumen as well as your ability to lead in administrative positions of authority. The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. The rich dynamics of the business world is too complex and multifaceted to be taught or inculcated. It can only be experienced. One of its kind, the event gives participants a chance to showcase their managerial and decision making skills. Spread over one humongous round, it keeps the participants on their toes, requiring them to allocate resources, manage enterprises, battle uncertainty and tackle competition to emerge as the victorious warriors in the boardroom battle. Participants would be listed with the biggest scams and frauds of the era, which is to be presented. Sounds easy, doesnt it? The catch is: among the listed cases, which would be yours.. well, time will tell!

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