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Why Choose GFI

From Foundations to Leadership: We Shape Fintech Careers

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Industry-Validated Certifications

Our Chartered Fintech Associate (CFtA) and Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP®) certifications are built in collaboration with over 100 industry leaders and academic partners. This ensures that every module reflects real-world practices, emerging technologies, and global regulatory trends—keeping you ahead of the curve.

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Trusted Accreditation for Fintech Education

As a leading accreditation body, GFI sets the benchmark for fintech education. We not only certify professionals but also provide recognition to partner programmes that meet industry standards, creating a trusted seal of quality for regulators, employers, and institutions.

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Clear Pathway for Professional Growth

From newcomers to seasoned professionals, GFI offers a structured learning journey: CFtA builds foundational knowledge, while CFtP® equips mid-career leaders with advanced, practical skills. This pathway empowers professionals to grow with confidence and credibility at every career stage.

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Inspiring Alumni Journeys

Our Charterholders

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Jag Foo, CFtP, CPP, PSP, PCI

October 1, 2025 #story

Jag Foo Safeheron placeholder Professional The Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) programme isn’t just another course — it’s a structured pathway for professionals serious about navigating fintech with rigour, credibility, and long-term relevance. As fintech matures, professionals face a new reality:✔ Faster regulatory change✔ Higher scrutiny around governance✔ Tighter expectations aroun

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Tat Yeen Yap, CFtP

October 1, 2025 #story

Tat Yeen Yap Maybank Singapore placeholder Professional Tat Yeen Yap brings a unique vantage point to fintech, having worked across both financial innovation and banking leadership. His fintech career highlights and contributions include:✔ Working for the pioneering fintech that delivered the world’s first in-production blockchain application in trade finance✔ Launching the first third-part

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Aaron Ting, CFtP

October 1, 2025 #story

Aaron Ting ICP Hub Singapore placeholder Professional Aaron Ting represents a new wave of fintech leadership: adaptive, community-focused, and globally engaged. With his CFtP credential, Aaron combines technical fluency and grounded execution across decentralised infrastructure, AI, and venture ecosystems. His impact spans: ✔ Scaling Internet Computer’s developer ecosystem in Southeast As

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What Our Alumni Say About GFI

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Ethikom Consultancy
Ethikom Consultancy
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GFI fosters collaboration, ethics, and knowledge across fintech through structured learning, global engagement, and best-in-class training—empowering professionals to drive industry transformation and future-ready fintech leadership.

Nizam Ismail
Nizam Ismail

CEO & Founder

DiMuto
DiMuto
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The CFtP® offered structured insights into AI, blockchain, and fintech infrastructure, combining academic rigour with global best practices—equipping me with actionable tools for cross-border trade and regulatory alignment.

Gary Loh
Gary Loh

Founder

ICP Hub Singapore
ICP Hub Singapore
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The CFtP® empowered me to contribute to digital infrastructure by bridging fintech and public policy—helping governments build solid foundations through ethical innovation and meaningful ecosystem collaboration.

Aaron Ting
Aaron Ting

Co-Founder

Maybank
Maybank
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CFtP® offers structured, industry-relevant learning with strong ethical grounding. The community fosters impactful collaboration and knowledge-sharing among fintech leaders committed to real-world change.

Tat Yeen Yap
Tat Yeen Yap

Head of Supply Chain Solutions

NTU Singapore
NTU Singapore
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Through CFtP®, GFI equips professionals to stay relevant and navigate emerging tech's impact on financial systems and real-world applications. The program supports lifelong fintech learning through in-depth, practical knowledge.

Dr. Ernie Teo
Dr. Ernie Teo

Program Director

Blockchain Security & Compliance Committee
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It is well-known that CFtP® delivers essential training in governance, ethics, and compliance. This builds strong foundations for fintech professionals navigating the evolving landscape of Web3 and traditional finance convergence.

Jag Foo
Jag Foo

Partner of Safeheron

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Prof David Lee (CFtP®) Issues Key Warning on “Silent Dollarisation” and ASEAN’s Digital Sovereignty at the 48th ASEAN Economic Association Meeting
November 28, 2025#news

Prof David Lee (CFtP®) Issues Key Warning on “Silent Dollarisation” and ASEAN’s Digital Sovereignty at the 48th ASEAN Economic Association Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 27 November 2025 — The 48th ASEAN Economic Association Meeting convened from 19 to 20 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together regional policymakers, economists, and academics to address this year’s theme: Enhancing ASEAN Resilience: Sustainability, Digitalisation and Inclusivity. The event gathered senior leaders including His Excellency Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia, and Dr Marco Larizza from the World Bank, alongsi

World Scientific Releases the 2025 Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03: “Leading in a Future Economy”
November 24, 2025#news

World Scientific Releases the 2025 Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03: “Leading in a Future Economy”

SINGAPORE, 19 November 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is pleased to share the release of the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03 (2025), a Special Edition titled “Leading in a Future Economy.” Developed under the Temasek Foundation – Wealth Management Institute (WMI) Finance and Markets Programme for Policymakers, the publication brings together insights from central banks, regulatory agencies and policy institutions across Southeast Asia, India and China. As jurisdi

GFI Articulates Core AI Ethical Principles at AICIF 2025
November 24, 2025#news

GFI Articulates Core AI Ethical Principles at AICIF 2025

SINGAPORE, 20 November 2025 — The 6th ACM International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Finance (AICIF 2025) convened global leaders in Singapore on 15 November to examine one of the industry’s most urgent topics: cross-border governance of artificial intelligence. At the Industry Leaders Roundtable, experts from regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and academia exchanged perspectives on how AI can be deployed responsibly across global financial systems. Moderated by Dr Andrzej G