London, United Kingdom, 2nd April, 2025: The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is proud to announce a Strategic Partnership with FinTech Armenia, a pioneering organization and industry platform driving Financial Technology innovation in Armenia and Internationally. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering cross-border Education, Training, Research & Development synergies in Financial Technology, Blockchain, Generative AI, Open Banking, Quantum & Entrepreneurship – strengthening the Global Digital Financial & Technological Ecosystem.
As the FinTech industry continues to grow exponentially, this partnership between CFTE and FinTech Armenia creates a dynamic platform cross-bridging Financial Institutions, Banks, Capital Markets, Payments Institutions, Telcos, Insurers, Startups, FinTechs, Blockchain & Crypto Platforms, Central Banks, Regulators, and Governments with world-leading industry Education, Training, Research & Development capabilities. This initiative aligns with both organizations’ mission to strengthen and internationalize the industry – Worldwide.
Strategic Objectives of the Partnership
Under this partnership, CFTE and FinTech Armenia will collaborate in the following areas:
1. Virtual education (platform access & webinars)
2. In-person education (universities & businesses)
3. Training industry executives (workshops & bespoke programmes)
4. Joint intelligence initiatives, research & development
5. Network cross-bridging (alumni, experts, members & partners).
Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE, stated: “FinTech Armenia is fast emerging as a key Hub for Innovation in FinTech, AI and Financial Services. We’re proud to onboard FinTech Armenia to our global platform for Education, Training, Research and Development – helping build the workforce of the future. Together, we’re opening new pathways for professionals to grow, lead, and supercharge the Financial Services industry.”
Stefan Lucas, Founding CEO of FinTech Armenia, added: “This partnership with CFTE is a game-changer for FinTech Armenia Association’s Members and Ecosystem Partners. By collaborating with a world-leading Education, Training, Research & Development platform, the FinTech, AI & Banking market participants will benefit from enhanced industry Knowledge – in turn driving continued Innovation and Growth – in Armenia, the Caucasus, and across the Global Financial Ecosystem.”
Driving Global FinTech Growth
Through this Strategic Alliance, both organizations are collaborating to bridge the regional & international FinTech, AI & Banking Ecosystem – providing unmatched Education, Training, Research & Development tools to the FinTech industry stakeholders, including: Banks, Capital Markets, Payments Institutions, Telcos, Insurers, Startups, FinTechs, Blockchain & Crypto Platforms, Software Providers, Central Banks, Regulators, and Governments.
This collaboration will also focus on joint industry initiatives. The partnership’s Roadmap will be unveiled in the coming weeks, outlining key initiatives that will enhance the Future of FinTech, AI & Banking in Armenia, the Caucasus, and Internationally.
About CFTE
CFTE is a global education platform upskilling and reskilling professionals in FinTech, AI, Blockchain, and emerging technologies. Since 2017, CFTE has established a thriving community of 200,000+ alumni across 130+ countries and a trusted network of 1,000+ industry-leading experts. We partner with governments, financial institutions, regulators, and tech companies to deliver expert-led programmes online, in-person, and in hybrid formats, focusing on education at scale to meet the evolving demands of the industry. CFTE is headquartered in London, UK and has offices in France, Singapore, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi.
Contact: press@cfte.education
About FinTech Armenia
FinTech Armenia is the FinTech, AI & Banking Hub of the Caucasus: Association & Foundation – Institutional Working Group – and International Ecosystem Platform. FinTech Armenia actively promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and regulatory collaboration – rapidly advancing the state of the Financial Technology industry. Through strategic partnerships, membership and ecosystem-building initiatives, FinTech Armenia is positioning Armenia as a Global FinTech Powerhouse.
Contact: Stefan@FinTechArmenia.com
