BUILDING AN AI-READY WORKFORCE
AI in Finance Academy
Providing strategy and trainings for your organisation to thrive in today's financial world.
Organisations we work with
Our Journey and Vision
Building a Future-Proof Workforce with AIFA
AI development has rapidly advanced. Now, we can use AI tools to do coding and creating deepfakes in just minutes.
Most organisations now are developing or using Generative AI, which has created a significant skills gap and underscored the need for continuous upskilling. 57% of global leaders lack confidence in their leadership team’s AI skills and knowledge.
The AI industry offers numerous opportunities, but also a fair amount of confusion. This is why CFTE established AI in Finance Academy (AIFA) starting in 2018. With extensive expertise in upskilling 20,000 regulators and financial institutions worldwide,
AIFA covers AI specialisations, workshops, webinars, thought leadership roundtables and research, aiming to bridge the skills gap in AI.
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The global generative AI in banking and finance market size is anticipated to achieve by 2032 (Precedence Research, 2023)
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Firms prioritising personalised client services & customised financial solutions (Capgemini, 2024)
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Global leaders lack confidence in their leadership team's AI skills and knowledge (Adecco)
The Global Presence of AIFA
CFTE has become a trusted partner in the global financial industry, pioneering initiatives such as the AI in Finance Academy, which has trained tens of thousands of professionals from government bodies, central banks, and financial institutions worldwide. Our active presence spans across key regions including London, Asia, the Middle East, the US, and beyond. Our mission is to empower financial services with scalable upskilling opportunities.
Central Banks and Regulators
Financial Institutions
Universities and Educators
Our Approach to the AI Readiness Journey
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. At CFTE’s AI in Finance Academy, we understand the challenges businesses face in transforming their workforce to meet the demands of this new era.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between current capabilities and the AI-ready future.
Here is how we can work with you:
Our framework
We believe in a holistic approach to AI education, equipping learners with essential framework covers key areas, helping organisations and professionals stay updated with the latest industry trends and skills. Within the framework, the most sought-after topics are:
- AI Foundations: Terminology, ecosystem, industry trends, and impact.
- Applications: AML, fraud detection, credit scoring, chatbots, compliance, cybersecurity, research, AI agents, and GenAI applications.
- AI Tools and Skills: Using/building AI tools, risk management, tool selection, prompt engineering.
- Risks and Limitations: Data bias, data poisoning, security risks, AI hallucinations, mitigation strategies, deepfakes, cybersecurity.
- Regulations and Ethics: AI/data regulations, ethical AI, data consent, transparency, accountability.
- Strategy: AI framework, competitive landscape, strategic positioning, prioritisation.
Clients’ Success with AIFA
CFTE and ADGMA have partnered to co-create the AI in Finance Certification to develop a workforce that understands the innovative possibilities of AI in finance.
The Central Bank of Egypt supports Fintech talent development through training and job opportunities, aiming to become a global Fintech hub. CFTE partners with CBE to empower the digital finance workforce.
Lloyds Bank, a major UK bank, aims to help employees prosper through responsible, sustainable practices. Partnering with CFTE, Lloyds focuses on building a workforce skilled in digital finance and AI.
Prudential, a global insurance and asset management giant, supports skill development in Singapore through in-class and online training. Partnering with CFTE, we train employees in AI and machine learning.
The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) leads in fintech strategy, empowering members in digital transformation. Partnering with CFTE, MNB's Budapest Institute of Banking trains employees to regulate AI in the financial sector.
As part of the Dubai Fintech Summit, CFTE trained senior leaders from the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) in Generative AI and how it is being used across institutions.
Through online courses and live sessions including the Generative AI in Finance programme, CFTE played a crucial role in equipping OCBC's team with the skills and knowledge to implement several AI technologies and to become the most data-driven organisation in Asia.
Recognised by the industry
In collaboration with 50+ AI leaders
Accredited programmes
Product offerings
Upskilling regulators and financial institutions
In the AI era, employers value the ability to learn over perfect knowledge, with 71% of leaders preferring to hire less experienced candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them. Understand how central banks and global financial institutions are implementing AI in research, compliance, climate change, marketing, wealth management, private banking, cybersecurity, insurance, trade finance, and many more areas!
- National Transformation Strategy:
Solutions designed oriented to national upskilling and talent development agendas - Hands-on Workshops:
Practical workshops to understand the technologies - AI Foundations:
Fundamentals training on AI to understand the foundations of the topic - Self-paced Online Training:
Self-paced deep-dives into the most in demand topics in digital finance
Generative AI for Regulators
Solutions designed for central banks, regulators and supervisorsHands-on Workshops
Practical workshops to understand the technologiesAI Foundations
Fundamentals training on AI to understand the foundations of the topicSelf-paced Online Training
Self-paced deep-dives into the most in demand topics in digital finance
- Senior Leaders Strategy:
Solutions oriented to creating organisation strategies for senior leaders
- AI Academies:
Organisation wide digital AI academies to upskill entire organisations at scale.
Workshops:
Knowledge transfer in specialised topics for quick consumption- Self-paced Online Certifications
Self-paced deep-dives into the most in demand topics in digital finance
AI specialisations and micro-learning courses
What did our alumni say?
"The content was really relevant. I really liked that it gave a lot of examples on how AI can be applied in the industry, the companies that are successful implementing AI and high level view on what AI is really about."
“The interviews covered in the course introduced the insights that are very important from those with 20+ years experience professionals.”
“Since I finished the course, I raised suggestions to my team to integrate different technologies and AI in the different parts of the organisation.”
“I would suggest this course to all my colleagues in order to understand how all our jobs will be influenced by this technological revolution.”
“CFTE’s course is more engaging than the rest of the online courses that I’ve done because of the course format and expert interviews included.”
“AI in Finance is really world class course. I acknowledge team efforts for building and bundling such a beautiful contents and reading materials.”
“I’ve gained a lot from the courses CFTE has put out. It’s good that they covered different areas from Fintech to AI.”
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CFTE’s AI insights and Events
Staying updated in AI trends is crucial for improving efficiency and competitiveness in customer service, financial services, and risk management. The integration of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and cloud computing enables businesses to leverage advanced AI tools and applications. By analysing data and implementing generative AI solutions, companies can enhance financial reporting and develop robust case studies.
100+ AI Use Cases in Banks
In today’s fast-paced digital era, proficiency in AI’s role within banking isn’t just beneficial—it’s necessary. CFTE has conducted extensive research into AI implementations across international banks such as Citi, JP Morgan, and OCBC, offering an unmatched resource on the transformative power of AI in finance.
100+ AI and Generative AI Regulations
The number of AI-related bill passed worldwide steadily increased over time, from only 1 in 2016 to148 in 2023 globally. CFTE has conducted extensive research into AI regulations across EU, USA, UK, Asia, etc, offering a comprehensive resource on the regulatory landscape and their impact.
Research and Insights on AI
In an abundant world of knowledge, we made a list of top reports and insights you should read about.
Events and Webinars in AI
Join us and other alumni into our monthly live sessions to keep up with the changing world of finance.
Get a free 10-minute Generative AI guide
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