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CFTE Joins OMFIF’s Digital Money Summit 2026 as Community Partner
London, United Kingdom — The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has been confirmed as a Community Partner at the Digital Money Summit 2026, hosted by the Official Monetary …
CFTE Joins GITEX AI Asia 2026 as Ecosystem Partner to Advance AI Readiness Across Asia
Singapore, 14 January 2026 — The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has been confirmed as an Ecosystem Partner for GITEX AI Asia 2026, taking place on 9–10 April …
CFTE’s AI Literacy for Professionals Programme Achieves CPD Accreditation
CFTE’s AI Literacy for Professionals programme has been formally accredited by The CPD Certification Service, enabling participants to earn recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits on completion. The accreditation confirms …
CFTE’s RegTech & Compliance in Finance Specialisation Achieves CPD Accreditation
London, UK — The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has announced that its RegTech & Compliance in Finance Specialisation is now Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited, enabling professionals …
CFTE Wins Best Financial Education Initiative at the MENA Fintech Awards 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE — 16 December 2025 — The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has been named Best Financial Education Initiative at the MENA Fintech Awards 2025, held …
The race for AI talent: Why it’s accelerating and what it means, Tram Anh Nguyen, co-founder CFTE and chairwoman Global Women in AI
Extracted from the Fintech Power 50, October 2025 In the 21st-century economy, talent has always been a competitive edge. But with the rise of artificial intelligence, we are no longer …
Brazil: The World’s Next Fintech Powerhouse
Brazil has quickly become one of the world’s most dynamic fintech markets. Once dominated by a concentrated banking sector, the country now hosts more than 910 fintech startups across nearly …
AI, Climate and the Future of Green Skills by Amit Agrawal
In a timely session on Generative AI in Finance and Climate, regulatory risk and transformation leader Amit Agrawal explored how AI can accelerate progress on sustainability – not just as …
Future-Proofing Trade Finance: The Role of  Tokenisation, Standards, and Collaboration by Saloi Benbaha
The latest Blockchain and Digital Assets session brought together global participants to explore one of the most transformative shifts now reshaping global trade: the tokenisation of trade finance assets. Led …
Digital Asset Custody And Best Practices by Chee Keong
The latest session in CFTE’s Blockchain and Digital Assets programme brought together participants from across the world for a deep dive into one of the most critical yet misunderstood areas …
Avoiding Traps and Empowering Decision-Makers in the AI Age by Dr Laura Aranas
The latest AI in Finance Academy webinar, opened to the Global Women in AI community, brought together participants from across the world to explore how leaders can avoid decision-making traps when …
CFTE Launches Black Friday Learning Window: 20% Off All Courses to Accelerate Global AI Readiness
The Centre for Finance, Technology & Entrepreneurship (CFTE) today announced the launch of its annual Black Friday Learning Window, offering 20% off all online courses from 24 November to 5 …
Tram Anh Nguyen Named Among the Fintech Power 50 — Championing the Global Race for AI Talent and Inclusion
We are proud to announce that Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder of the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI (GWAI), has been named …
Global Women in AI: A Global Movement Begins in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — September 2025The future of AI is being written.And in Riyadh, it just became more inclusive.The official launch of Global Women in AI (GWAI) at Money20/20 Middle …
From Awareness to Action: How Riyadh is Rewriting the Future of Finance at Money20/20 Middle East
This year’s Money20/20 Middle East was not just another fintech conference. It was a reflection of how finance, technology, and inclusion are being redefined — and how the Kingdom of …
Global Women in AI Partners with Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 as Supporting Organisation
Hong Kong, 20 October 2025 — Global Women in AI (GWAI), an initiative by the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE), is proud to announce its partnership with Hong …
From Nokia’s Burning Platform to the AI Inferno: A Wake-Up Call for Leaders
In February 2011, Stephen Elop, newly installed as CEO of Nokia, sent a memo to his executive team that would become a modern parable in leadership and strategy. He opened …
Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era of Digital Assets
Co-located with Expand North Star and powered by GITEX GLOBAL – the summit is the ultimate stage for game-changing ideas, pioneering technologies, and transformative connections from 12-15 October at Dubai …
The Future Is AI-Literate. Now, Are We Ready?
/ Is this widespread adoption enough? Are people equipped with literacy using AI correctly and effectively? Do companies have the right AI strategy across all levels? / Why AI Literacy …
CFTE at Money20/20 Middle East: Shaping AI, Finance and Inclusion in Riyadh
15–17 September 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCFTE is proud to be part of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh — a key forum advancing the ambitions of Vision 2030 and shaping …