CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship CFTE strives to help new-age professionals reimagine the role of technology through education, so they are equipped to reinvent finance 2.0.

Europe: 30 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RE, United Kingdom and Paris, France

Middle East: Cloud Spaces, AI Sarab Tower, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Asia: 80 Robinson Road, Singapore and Hong Kong Next-gen technological advancements in Finance are disrupting traditional business roles, but they are also opening new gateways to more advanced opportunities. The courses we offer reflect the changes occ

urring in the industry including FinTech megatrends such as blockchain, machine learning, API’s and Big Data. Our mission resonates with every learner’s goals that wishes to rapidly advance in their career, to lead their next digital innovation project or even to drive the disruption in finance by building their own venture. We bring exclusive insights from leaders that are steering the developments in the financial sphere, from global CEOs to disruptive entrepreneurs. With CFTE, you won’t just learn what’s in the books, you will live the experience by grasping real-world applications. Follow the link to learn more about our courses: www.cfte.education

We bring exclusive insights from leaders that are steering the developments in the financial sphere, from global CEOs to disruptive entrepreneurs.

Generative AI is changing cybersecurity, creating new risks, but also powerful new defence capabilities.CFTE - Centre fo...
26/05/2026

Generative AI is changing cybersecurity, creating new risks, but also powerful new defence capabilities.

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship’s Generative AI for Cybersecurity in Financial Services is a 6-week online course designed for professionals in financial institutions, central banks, fintechs, startups and consultancies.

With 15-minute daily lessons, hands-on projects, real-world case studies and expert insights, learners explore GenAI fundamentals, AI-driven threat detection, cybersecurity use cases, data privacy, risk, ethical considerations and implementation strategy.

The course is led by Huy NGUYEN TRIEU, Co-founder of CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, and Danny Lopez MBE, CEO of Glasswall, an experienced cybersecurity leader working with highly security-conscious organisations and agencies.

Upon completion, learners receive a certificate of achievement from CFTE.

Explore the course here: https://courses.cfte.education/generative-ai-for-cybersecurity-in-financial-services-online-course/

AI is reshaping payments — from fraud detection and compliance to agentic payments and implementation strategy.CFTE’s Ge...
25/05/2026

AI is reshaping payments — from fraud detection and compliance to agentic payments and implementation strategy.

CFTE’s Generative AI for Payments in Financial Services is a 6-week online course designed for professionals in banks, fintechs, payment teams, consultancies and financial institutions.

With 15-minute daily lessons, hands-on projects, real-world case studies and expert interviews, learners explore how Generative AI is transforming the payments landscape — and how to apply it responsibly and effectively.

The course is led by senior lecturers Huy NGUYEN TRIEU, Co-founder of CFTE and global fintech educator, and Efrain Antonio Florencia Espinosa, Former Country Manager at Wise.

Learners also gain industry insights from:
Kellen Presley, Founder and CEO of Rhizome Compliance
Diego Coronado Cuevas, General Manager Mexico at Conduit
Jacqueline Karlin, AI & Commerce Executive with experience at Amazon, Meta and PayPal

Upon completion, learners receive an industry-accredited, LinkedIn-shareable certificate issued by CFTE.

Explore the course here: https://courses.cfte.education/generative-ai-for-payments-in-financial-services-online-course/

After learning how to use AI tools, the next step is learning how to design AI-powered systems.CFTE - Centre for Finance...
22/05/2026

After learning how to use AI tools, the next step is learning how to design AI-powered systems.

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship’s AI System Thinking course is Step 3 in the AI learning pathway, helping professionals move from tool proficiency to systems-level AI design led by Huy NGUYEN TRIEU

Across 6 weeks, learners explore systems thinking, agentic AI, no-code workflow design, responsible AI principles and AI-powered workflows.

Through practical portfolio projects, they learn how to design, build and deploy intelligent systems that can support real work at scale.

It is ideal for professionals who are ready to go beyond individual AI tools and start creating connected, scalable and responsible AI workflows.

Explore the course here: https://courses.cfte.education/ai-system-thinking-online-course/

Once professionals understand AI, the next step is learning how to use AI tools effectively.CFTE’s AI Tools Proficiency ...
21/05/2026

Once professionals understand AI, the next step is learning how to use AI tools effectively.

CFTE’s AI Tools Proficiency course is Step 2 in the AI learning pathway, designed to help learners move from AI literacy to practical AI fluency led by Huy NGUYEN TRIEU

Across 5 weeks, learners explore 30+ AI tools, including LLMs, specialised AI tools, custom GPTs and personal AI assistants.

Through hands-on portfolio projects, they learn how to evaluate tools, improve workflows, build their own AI stack and apply AI more confidently in real workplace contexts.

It is ideal for professionals who have built a foundation in AI and now want to turn that understanding into daily productivity and practical application.

Explore the course here: https://courses.cfte.education/ai-tools-proficiency-online-course/

AI is no longer optional for finance professionals — it is becoming a core workplace capability.That is why CFTE created...
21/05/2026

AI is no longer optional for finance professionals — it is becoming a core workplace capability.

That is why CFTE created AI Literacy for Professionals: a 4-week, CPD-accredited course designed to help professionals understand, evaluate and apply AI responsibly in real workplace contexts led by Huy NGUYEN TRIEU.

Through practical prompting, core AI concepts, responsible AI principles, expert insights, case studies and portfolio tasks, learners build the confidence to move from AI awareness to AI application.

Whether you work in compliance, investment, fintech, risk, strategy or operations, this course helps you develop the practical AI confidence needed for the future of finance.

Upon completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate, signalling their readiness to use AI across professional roles.

Explore the course here: https://courses.cfte.education/ai-literacy-for-professionals-online-course-2/

On 20 May, CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship ’s Co-founder, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, will be speaking a...
14/05/2026

On 20 May, CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship ’s Co-founder, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, will be speaking at the 100 Women In Finance and Barclays Eagle Labs. The topic is focus on: Practical AI Adoption for Female Founders in FinTech.

AI adoption in fintech is shifting from experimentation to revenue generating deployment. Gain direct insights from female founders and operators building and scaling AI driven fintech businesses today.

Speakers
• TRAM ANH NGUYEN, CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Global Women in AI
• Ally Clegg, Google Cloud
• Hollie Greenaway, Barclays Eagle Labs
• Sara Hobbs, Barclays
• Emanuela Vartolomei, Sevva AI
• Rachel Tshondo BA CertBBandC, Barclays (Moderator)

London | 20 May 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking reception before and after session at Barclays Eagle Labs

For AI founders, the opportunity is significant.
AI can help founders build faster, test ideas, improve operations, understand customers, and create new forms of value. But practical adoption requires more than access to tools.

At CFTE, we believe founders need to be equipped not only to use AI, but to understand how it is changing the structure of financial services.

We are proud to see Tram Anh contribute to this important session supporting female founders shaping the future of fintech and finance.

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship will be at the Banking Transformation Summit in London On 19 ...
14/05/2026

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship will be at the Banking Transformation Summit in London

On 19 May, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Co-founder CFTE will lead a special panel on The Headliners Stage.
Where are We Now? The Great Reinvention of Banking
with Sharon Maguire, Chief Operating Officer, Cynergy Bank
Tommy Flynn, Chief Operating Officer, Rabobank
Russ Thornton, CTO, Nottingham Building Society
Victoria W., Company Operations, ElevenLabs

The conversation will explore:
- How banks can turn AI from hype or fear into real impact
- What builds lasting digital trust with customers
- How technology, people, and strategy must align to deliver transformation

For CEOs, COOs, transformation leaders, and senior executives across banks and financial institutions, this is a timely conversation.

Banking transformation is now a leadership priority.

At CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, we work with financial institutions globally to help leaders and teams understand the skills, capabilities, and strategic shifts needed for the future of finance.

We look forward to this important discussion with banking leaders in London. See you at the conference.

At the 60th Women in Payments UK & EU Symposium in London, Tram Anh Nguyen, Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, Co-founder...
10/05/2026

At the 60th Women in Payments UK & EU Symposium in London, Tram Anh Nguyen, Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, Co-founder of CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship delivered the closing keynote on women’s leadership, reinvention, and the AI era.

Her message was profound: the professionals who will lead through this moment are not necessarily those who know the most about AI today, but those who have built the capacity to reinvent themselves continuously.

As AI moves from predictive systems to cognitive assistance, and increasingly towards cognitive autonomy and ex*****on, leadership must evolve too.

In a world, where AI products are built, investment decisions are made, governance models are written, and standards are defined, women are still not leading in those areas - a few only.

This is why Global Women in AI exists: to build the infrastructure for women to shape AI development, not simply adopt it.

Through initiatives such as "Supercharged 10,000 Women in AI", Global Women in AI is working to equip women with the mindset, skills, confidence, networks, and practical AI fluency to lead in this new era.

The reinvention pipeline for women in AI is not empty. It is blocked. And together, we are working to unblock it.

Read Tram Anh’s full reflections here: https://lnkd.in/eHVHE7Cg

It is remarkable to see the work Kristy Duncan and her team have been building, and the impact they continue to make across the industry in Payments and around the world. Thank you for having us.

Congratulations to the graduates of the AI Lab Supercharged Academy!Last Friday at the Financial Conduct Authority, we c...
30/04/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the AI Lab Supercharged Academy!

Last Friday at the Financial Conduct Authority, we celebrated the completion of a 10-week transformation journey for the ALSA cohort, a journey designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen their understanding of AI, and apply new ideas to the future of financial services.

The graduation was more than a ceremony. It was a moment to recognise the progress, commitment and transformation of the cohort, as well as the community built throughout the programme.

A special thank you to the speakers who supported the Academy journey and shared their expertise with the cohort:
Matt Lowe, Colin Payne, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Simran Singh, Vibhor Narang, Stephane Malrait, Catherine Gorey, Nashwa (Joy) Saleh, Oli Platt, Victor Alexiev, Huy NGUYEN TRIEU, Stacey Body, Professor Mick O'Connor PhD CEng CDir, Chris Jefferson, Eric Personne, Ekaterina Borisova, Nisha Thomas, Neal Lathia, Ramkumar Venkatarama, Kiran Borrett, Matthew Hennigan, Hugo Hazon and Tamara Kostova.

Your insights helped shape a rich learning experience across AI, innovation, regulation, entrepreneurship, talent, investment and the future of financial services.

To all ALSA graduates: congratulations on reaching this milestone. We are excited to see how you continue applying what you have learned, building with confidence, and contributing to the responsible adoption of AI in financial services.

Last Friday, CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship was proud to be part of the Global AI Governance...
30/04/2026

Last Friday, CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship was proud to be part of the Global AI Governance and Innovation Showcase, hosted at the Financial Conduct Authority during UK FinTech Week.

The event brought together regulators, innovators, founders, industry leaders and policy specialists to explore how AI governance, innovation and responsible adoption are evolving across financial services.

A huge thank you to all the presenters and speakers who contributed their insights, expertise and energy throughout the day:
Matt Lowe, Colin Payne, Danica Damljanovic, Carlos Valderrama, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Anne Boden, Dia T., Bashir Khairy, Simran Singh, Jake Thomas, Denisse Rudich, Huy NGUYEN TRIEU and the ALSA cohort.

From global AI governance and responsible innovation to founder decision-making, agentic assurance and the future of AI in financial services, the discussions reflected the importance of bringing together regulators, entrepreneurs, industry experts and the wider financial services ecosystem.

Thank you to the Financial Conduct Authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), CFA UK and everyone who joined us for such a meaningful and forward-looking event.

As part of hashtag Fintech Week, we had a session through a dedicated showcase on Wednesday, April 22. The theme of our...
30/04/2026

As part of hashtag Fintech Week, we had a session through a dedicated showcase on Wednesday, April 22.

The theme of our event: Building AI-Ready Financial Systems: How Singapore is Preparing for the AI Era, a private UK–Singapore exchange hosted by CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship in London, with participation from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and UK Financial Conduct Authority.

What does real AI implementation in financial services actually look like?
Beyond strategy and frameworks, the next phase is about solutions: How AI is being applied today to solve concrete challenges across institutions.
This is where hashtag ’s ecosystem continues to stand out.

A growing number of AI-native and AI-enabled companies are working closely with financial institutions to translate ambition into deployable tools, from compliance and risk to customer experience and operational efficiency.
We showcased these companies:
- Raymond M., CEO, iCOMPASS
- Jefferson Sun, APAC CEO, xBanker.ai
- Michael Davies, Founder, Nextvestment
- Agnès Bastaert, Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development (Europe), Ant International

What made the evening especially valuable was the quality of exchange real dialogue connecting policy, industry, and innovation across borders.

Thank you to all speakers and participants from Singapore and the UK and for all of you for being with us

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