Navigating in the new era of financial innovation and transform your workforce to become better professionals
The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is a global education company shaping the future of work by building the infrastructure for AI-readiness and workforce transformation at scale.
In an era defined by AI and rapid technological change, CFTE helps governments, central banks, and leading institutions prepare their talent to thrive – not just today, but in the evolving landscape of tomorrow. Through its frameworks, platforms, and learning systems, CFTE has become a recognised partner for public-sector leaders, financial institutions, and international organisations committed to national capability-building and strategic upskilling.
Tech is eating Finance. It is no longer about the why, but the how to upskill people.
Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE
CFTE’s mission is to future-proof professionals and organisations by delivering structured learning pathways, diagnostics, and applied programmes that go far beyond tool training. From AI to Fintech, Digital Payments to Blockchain, every CFTE initiative is grounded in real-world use cases, co-designed with industry experts, and deployed with the scale and speed required by modern institutions.
What sets CFTE apart is its ability to combine deep industry expertise with structured transformation frameworks. Flagship methodologies such as the Performance Hexagon, the CDE Innovation Prism, the SHIME Skills Framework, and the AI Capability Engine help organisations assess readiness, map capability gaps, and implement scalable talent strategies.
These frameworks are supported by innovative delivery systems – from microlearning platforms and AI-augmented assessments, to expert avatars and personalised learning journeys – all designed to enhance effectiveness and engagement at scale.
CFTE’s portfolio includes a broad suite of interventions: certified online specialisations, applied workshops, senior leadership seminars, reverse mentoring initiatives, and national workforce maturity assessments. Every offering is anchored in CFTE’s pedagogical innovation methodology, LEADERS, ensuring measurable impact from first engagement to long-term transformation.
CFTE’s mission is to leverage education as a catalyst for transformation – providing the infrastructure, expertise, and innovation required to build talent systems and national resilience in an AI-driven world.
This starts with people having the right knowledge and mindset so that no one is left behind. Whether you want to learn, contribute or more generally be part of the new world of Financial Services, we are looking forward to welcoming you.
An MIT engineer by background, an entrepreneur by nature, and more generally a “big picture” person, Huy Nguyen Trieu is the Co-Founder of CFTE. He is also the CEO of The Disruptive Group, a business builder and advisory firm in innovation and finance, and a Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures, an early-stage VC fund in Fintech and Insurtech. He believes that in a world led by technology, we shouldn’t forget the importance of people, which is why he co-founded CFTE to help people improve their skills and find opportunities.
Prior to setting up CFTE, Huy was a Managing Director at Citi and previously held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland and Société Générale. Before banking, he was the CEO of Ukibi, a VC-funded startup in the US. He is a frequent keynote speaker in Europe and Asia, enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge with students and entrepreneurs, and is regularly quoted in articles on innovation and finance.
Tram Anh Nguyen is the Co-Founder of CFTE, a global tech platform dedicated to advancing fintech education and shaping the future of financial services.
She is a leading advocate for lifelong learning in digital finance, working with governments, policymakers, and industry leaders to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital economy.
Under her leadership, CFTE has grown into a global education platform, connecting 1,000+ industry experts and a community of 160,000+ alumni across 130 countries.
She is also the Co-Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce – Singapore’s Financial and FinTech Committee. She is the co-author of the largest Fintech Job Report, mapping the evolving career landscape in financial technology.
Beyond CFTE, Tram Anh serves on multiple advisory boards, including GFTN Japan (a MAS initiative), EDHEC. She is the Entrepreneurship Expert at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She also founded the Future Skills Forum and is launching the Global Women in AI Initiative to drive inclusivity and innovation in finance and technology.
With 18 years of experience in traditional finance, she previously held roles as a capital markets trader (Standard Chartered, New York), wealth manager (UBS, London), and advisor to family offices. Recognized as a Top 10 Asia Tech Pioneer in the UK and one of the UK’s Top 50 Tech Influencers, Tram Anh is a thought leader shaping global conversations on the future of finance.
Born in France with French-British citizenship, she is based in London and spends her time in the UK, in France, Singapore, and the UAE.
With the aim of building the future of finance and creating a comprehensive lifelong learning ecosystem for continuous growth and development, CFTE’s council is divided into the Industry Council and Lifelong Learning Council.
Council members come from diverse sectors, including financial services, consulting, academia, and public sectors, bringing valuable expertise to drive innovation and growth. Together, we can upskill professionals at scale for the future of finance.
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Founded in 2017 in London, Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is a global platform for education in FinTech and the future of financial services. More than 100,000 professionals from 100+ countries have participated in CFTE programmes to accelerate their careers in finance. CFTE’s objective is to equip professionals and students with the skills to thrive in the new world of finance. This includes online courses and specialisations, leadership training and hands-on entrepreneurship experiences in topics such as FinTech, Blockchain, AI, Open Banking and Digital Payments.
In total, more than 300 experts teach at CFTE, where they provide a global view of what’s really happening in this new world of finance. CFTE believes that emerging technologies and innovation are giving birth to a new era of finance, one that can have a positive impact on the lives of billions. This starts with people having the right knowledge and mindset so that no one is left behind.
Technology has always outgrown other key pillars of society.
AI is displacing the finance industry, we created CFTE to empower our people in the finance industry and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create the financial world of the future.
An MIT engineer by background, an entrepreneur by nature, and more generally a “big picture” person, Huy Nguyen Trieu is the Co-Founder of CFTE. He is also the CEO of The Disruptive Group, a business builder and advisory firm in innovation and finance, and a Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures, an early-stage VC fund in Fintech and Insurtech. He believes that in a world led by technology, we shouldn’t forget the importance of people, which is why he co-founded CFTE to help people improve their skills and find opportunities.
Prior to setting up CFTE, Huy was a Managing Director at Citi and previously held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland and Société Générale. Before banking, he was the CEO of Ukibi, a VC-funded startup in the US. He is a frequent keynote speaker in Europe and Asia, enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge with students and entrepreneurs, and is regularly quoted in articles on innovation and finance.
Tram Anh Nguyen co-founded CFTE to equip professionals and students with the skills to thrive in the new world of finance. She works tirelessly with governments, policymakers, industry experts, and academia to build a digital workforce globally.
She has 18+ years of experience in traditional finance, including roles at Standard Chartered Bank in New York and UBS Wealth Management in London.
She co-authored the largest Fintech Job Report Book and contributes to top industry events and publications like the Journal of Digital Banking.
She is an Advisory Board Member of Elevandi for Japan, EDHEC, and Passerelles Numeriques and Entrepreneurship Expert at Oxford’s Saïd Business School. Recognised as a Top 10 Asia Tech Pioneer in the UK’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builders, she is also an Executive Committee Member of 100 Women in Fintech. As an honored Ambassador to the Singapore Fintech Festival and the Dubai Fintech Summit, she promotes women’s leadership in Fintech.
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