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We are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar with Adi Ben-Ari:
Stablecoins and Tokenisation for Real Businesses: From Hype to Practical Adoption
As blockchain and digital assets continue to evolve, organisations are moving beyond experimentation and exploring how stablecoins and tokenisation can be applied in real business contexts.
Adi Ben-Ari, Founder and CEO of Applied Blockchain, brings more than two decades of enterprise technology experience and is recognised as a thought leader in blockchain, privacy, zero-knowledge proofs and production-grade decentralised systems.
In this session, Adi will explore how organisations are putting blockchain and digital assets to work in the real world, and what practical adoption could look like beyond the hype.
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 12pm UK | 3pm Abu Dhabi | 7pm Singapore
Register here:
https://t.co/rbEAUV2adF
Point Zero Forum 2026 convenes global leaders from finance, technology, policy, and academia in Zurich this June.
This guide offers an early look at the conversations on the agenda, from digital assets and AI to the future of payments and the regulatory decisions reshaping European and global finance.
At CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, we believe these conversations are essential for developing Supercharged Professionals, people equipped to be exceptionally good in a world of AI, and ready to navigate the intersection of finance, technology, regulation, and execution.
Explore the speakers, sessions, and themes shaping this year’s Forum.
As a Community Partner, we are pleased to offer our members 30% off the Industry Pass.
Use code PZF26-IND-PTNR-30DISC-CFTE at checkout or register for a 30% discount off the Industry Pass.
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We are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar with Dr. David R. Hardoon PhD:
Agentic AI in Financial Services: From Governance to Operationalisation
As Generative AI and AI agents become more embedded in financial services, institutions need to move from responsible AI principles and governance frameworks into practical implementation, assurance and controls.
David brings deep experience in this space as CFTE Senior Advisor, a senior Data and AI leader, and former Chief Data Officer and Special Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, where he helped shape AI strategy and responsible AI governance for the financial sector.
In this session, David will explore what this means in practice for financial institutions and how leaders can prepare for the next stage of AI adoption.
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Time: 12pm UK | 3pm Abu Dhabi | 7pm Singapore
Register here: https://t.co/19nTatM685
#AIinFinance #GenerativeAI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #FinancialServices #AIAgents #Fintech #CFTE
AI governance is no longer a “nice to have” in financial services, it is becoming essential.
In our latest CFTE AI in Finance Academy webinar, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Amira Abdelaziz for a session on:
“Beyond the Horizon: Singularity, Finance and the Governance Imperative.”
Dr Amira Abdelaziz explored what rapidly advancing AI could mean for financial services, from credit scoring and insurance pricing to fraud detection, robo-advisory and regulatory oversight.
One of the key messages from the session was clear: as AI becomes more embedded in financial decision-making, institutions need to govern it before it governs them.
Some of the main takeaways included:
AI governance must be embedded from the beginning, not added later.
Financial institutions need visibility over every AI system they use.
Customer-impacting AI decisions must be explainable and challengeable.
High-risk areas such as credit scoring, anti-money laundering and insurance pricing require stronger oversight.
Diverse voices are urgently needed in this emerging leadership space.
Dr Amira also shared a practical starting point for institutions: conduct an AI inventory, classify systems by risk, appoint a named AI governance owner, implement explainability logging and schedule regular model audits.
Thank you to Dr Amira for such a thoughtful and practical session, and to everyone who joined the discussion.
At CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, we are proud to continue helping finance professionals, institutions, regulators and governments build the capabilities needed to navigate AI responsibly.
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Europe’s challenge is not a lack of capital. It is a lack of channels, capabilities, and execution speed.
The Draghi Report named the investment gap. The ECB has since revised it upward. Yet European households save at nearly four times the rate of US households.
The question is how Europe turns savings into productive investment — at the speed and scale needed to compete.
That is why the Savings and Investments Union matters. But policy frameworks alone are not enough. Europe also needs professionals who can navigate finance, technology, AI, regulation, and capital markets together.
At CFTE, this is what we mean by supercharged professionals: people equipped to operate at the intersection of finance, technology, AI, regulation, and execution.
That conversation will be happening at Point Zero Forum, Zurich, June 23–25.
2,000 leaders. 66 countries. One room.
We’ve secured a preferential rate for our community. Use code: PZF26-IND-PTNR-30DISC-CFTE
Or register here for a 30% discount off the Industry Pass: https://t.co/praPmJoMT1...
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AI is reshaping the future of leadership, talent, and the way we work across financial services.
TRAM ANH NGUYEN, our co-founder CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI is honoured to be invited to speak at the launch of the 100WFinTech AI Academy led by the 100 Women In Finance.
It will be the first webinar, on Monday, June 8, 2026, a virtual event exploring how professionals and organizations can build the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the AI era, a great conversation on preparing leaders and teams for an AI powered future.
The session will also involve Kenzy Goodwin, Managing Partner at Finceler8 Limited, with moderation by Wendy Wong of Allianz Global Investors.
Topics will include:
• Building AI ready leadership skills
• Moving from AI awareness to AI fluency
• Talent transformation and the future of work
• Practical approaches to adapting in an AI driven world
Monday, June 8, 2026
Register here: https://t.co/oeS7fx4Fns...
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Today is the day
We are live today with Dr. Amira Abdelaziz for our session:
Beyond the Horizon: Singularity, Finance, and the Governance Imperative
As AI moves from narrow tools to increasingly autonomous systems, understanding what this means for financial services has never been more important.
In today’s session, Amira will explore what the path to the Singularity means in practice for finance, and how institutions can prepare for the opportunities, risks, and governance challenges ahead.
Join us to explore:
• What the Singularity means for financial services
• Why finance may be one of the first sectors to be transformed
• The risks institutions cannot ignore
• The regulatory landscape shaping AI governance
• Five actions financial institutions should take today
Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
Time: 12pm UK | 3pm Abu Dhabi | 7pm Singapore
Join us here:
https://t.co/v0cchAcW0I
We are looking for our next generation of CFTE summer interns in London, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.
Previous summer interns at CFTE have gone on to do incredibly well. They are now at Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, McKinsey, Amazon and many other world-class organisations. Some have also continued their journey with us at CFTE.
This year, we are looking for ambitious students and early-career professionals who want more than “work experience”.
We are looking for people who want to be supercharged.
People who:
⭐️ Think at a higher level
⭐️ Work extremely hard
⭐️ Learn and adapt very quickly
⭐️ Use AI not just to save time, but to produce better thinking and outsized impact
⭐️ Believe in CFTE’s mission: in a tech world, we bet on people
At CFTE, interns work on projects that matter.
You will contribute to programmes and initiatives with tier-one banks, leading central banks, regulators, technology companies and innovative governments around the world.
You will see how ideas become products.
You will see how organisations are transformed at scale.
You will see how people become Supercharged Professionals.
And you will work on one of the most important questions of our time:
How do we help people, organisations and countries become future-proof?
Every year, we receive more than 2,000 applications.
This year, there is a way to stand out.
➡️ If you complete the AIQ ChatGPT and reach Level 5 — Strategic Mastery, you will be fast-tracked to an interview.
Because that is a strong signal that you have the potential to become a Supercharged Intern.
If this sounds like the kind of internship you are looking for, apply here:
https://t.co/l2iYt5RlUW
And if you know a student or early-career professional who is ambitious, curious and ready to learn fast, please share this with them.
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The Industry Moment: Mythos as a collective wake-up call for finance
Mythos was more than a milestone. It was a signal that the third wave of AI has arrived.
Wave I: AI that could predict
Wave II: AI that could reason
Wave III: AI that can act, plan, and execute autonomously
Across finance, regulation, and institutional leadership, the question is shifting from: “What is AI doing?” to “What does this mean for how we work, govern, and compete?”
That is the right question. And it deserves a structured answer.
AI capability is compounding. Costs are falling. The access gap between large and small institutions is closing faster than most strategic plans assumed.
For finance professionals, regulators, and leaders, this is a moment of genuine opportunity — but only for those who build the right capability now.
That is why CFTE has built a free 90-minute course: Exponential AI and the Impact on Financial Services.
Taught by Huy NGUYEN TRIEU, Co-Founder of CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, and Professor Douglas Arner, Professor in Law at the University of Hong Kong and Associate Director at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the course helps finance professionals build a structured lens for what comes next.
Take the free course here: https://t.co/DeZBOfD3Wn
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We’re proud to welcome Dr. David R. Hardoon as Senior Advisor to CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship.
As AI moves from experimentation to institution-wide implementation, financial services faces a defining challenge: how to adopt AI responsibly, govern it effectively, and build the capabilities needed to create real impact.
David brings more than two decades of experience across data, artificial intelligence, financial regulation, banking, government, academia and enterprise transformation.
As the first appointed Chief Data Officer and Head of Data Analytics Group at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, he played a pioneering role in shaping AI strategy and responsible AI adoption for Singapore’s financial sector, including the development of the FEAT principles and the MAS-backed Veritas consortium.
He has since held senior leadership roles including Global Head of AI Enablement at Standard Chartered, Group Chief Data & AI Officer at UnionBank of the Philippines, and CEO of Aboitiz Data Innovation. He also advises leading academic and public sector institutions globally.
His appointment strengthens CFTE’s work at the intersection of AI governance, responsible adoption and capability building for financial institutions, regulators, central banks and governments.
Together, we will support institutions in building the judgement, skills, governance structures and operating models needed to move from AI ambition to responsible, scalable implementation.
As TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Co-Founder of CFTE, shared:
“David’s appointment strengthens CFTE’s mission to help institutions and leaders build the capabilities, confidence and responsible practices required for the AI era.”
We are delighted to welcome David to CFTE!
Read the full announcement here:
https://t.co/dZrScEVY8S
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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://t.co/Sc99I62bet
#GenerativeAI #Cybersecurity #AIinFinance #FinancialServices #FinTech #RiskManagement #CFTE
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://t.co/X0tgWgPS1D
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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://t.co/w7vQtNPScQ
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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://t.co/sp7sPRtC3P
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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://t.co/vklYsM1PcK
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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.
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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 #WomenInFinance #WomenInFinTech #AIinFinance #FemaleFounders #AIFounders
As part of hashtag#UK 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#Singapore’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, https://t.co/y0CYphu1kg
- 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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