Cascade Research
Empowering Financial Insight Through Student-Driven Research
01 – Introduction:
Welcome to Cascade Research!
Welcome to Cascade Research, a collaborative platform founded by MSc Finance students at University College London. Our mission is to empower aspiring finance professionals by providing a space to showcase their analytical skills, share knowledge, and connect with the wider financial community.
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, we believe that collaboration and open communication are key to innovation. Cascade Research serves as a bridge between academic rigor and real-world application, offering fresh perspectives on valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and equity markets.
By uniting students and professionals, we aim to foster a network where ideas flow freely, mentorships are formed, and meaningful connections are made. Whether you’re a fellow student, an industry professional, or someone with a keen interest in finance, we invite you to explore our work, engage with our team, and become part of a community that’s shaping the future of finance together.
02 – Content:
What you'll find
Quantitative Strategies & Trading:
Discover our Systematic & Quant Trading desk, where disciplined algorithms transform raw market data into rules‑based equity strategies. We target momentum bursts, mean‑reversion pockets, and earnings‑driven volatility across global shares. A tight feedback loop with our Equity Research and M&A teams streams corporate‑action calendars, sector deep‑dives, and deal pipelines straight into the signal library, allowing models to anticipate regime shifts, while risk stays tightly controlled.
By opening this research, we invite students and professionals to sharpen code, deepen market intuition, and co‑create signals that fuse algorithmic precision with fundamental insight. Challenge our assumptions, refine the models, and help build a live trading book that proves collaboration drives better results.
M&A Reports:
Stay informed with our 3-page reports on recent mergers and acquisitions. We delve into the strategic rationale, financial implications, and market reactions surrounding each deal. Our reports are designed to offer a quick yet comprehensive overview, making them valuable resources for everybody who need to stay up-to-date with industry movements.
We believe that sharing insights on M&A activities not only educates but also sparks conversations among finance enthusiasts. Engage with our analyses, share your perspectives, and connect with others who have a keen interest in corporate strategy and deal-making.
Equity Research Reports:
Our equity research reports provide thorough analyses of companies across various sectors. We examine financial statements, assess market conditions, and evaluate future growth prospects to offer well-rounded decision making insights.
These reports are more than academic exercises; they’re opportunities for dialogue and learning. We invite investors, analysts, and students to explore our findings, discuss interpretations, and collaborate on refining our findings.
03 – Institutions:
Targeted Universities
United Kingdom
USA
Europe
Disclaimer: Logos shown are trademarks of their respective universities; Cascade Research is an independent, student‑run initiative and is not formally affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these institutions.