Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP)

The Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP) qualification is developed by Global FinTech Institute (GFI), in collaboration with its academic partners – the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and the Shanghai Institute of International Finance Center (SIIFC) of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

The aims of the qualification are the promotion of the field of Fintech and professionalism in the Fintech industry. In addition, the CFtP provides a pathway for professionals in other industries who aspire to make a career in Fintech.

The CFtP consists of two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Upon successful completion of all the exams for the two levels as well as satisfying experience requirements, candidates will be awarded the Charter.

Exam Details

The first round of CFtP Level 1 & 2 exams will be launched in Singapore & Shanghai in December 2021. In subsequent cycles, CFtP Level 1 & 2 exams will be conducted every July and December. The Level 1AB Foundation paper will be conducted over the course of 3 months prior to the Level 1 exam date. All CFtP exams will be conducted in an online proctored format unless otherwise stated. 

All questions in Level 1 are multiple choice questions. Level 2 questions are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions.

For candidates residing in China who wish to take the Level 1 and 2 exams in 2021, he/she must be physically present in Shanghai (at our designated test centre) to take the online proctored exams on the specified exam dates. 

For all other candidates, the CFtP Level 1AB Foundation paper will be conducted during the period of September to November 2021.

Dates, Fees & Resources

- Each exam is administered in July and December.
- Program Enrolment/Signup (one-time fee): US $300
- Level I Exam Registration: US $1,000
- Level II Exam Registration: US $1,000
- Annual Membership Dues: US$200 (for ordinary members and associate members) and US$100 (for candidates or students)

Exemption

Students or graduates of Finance or FinTech-related majors may apply for exemption from the Finance module and/or the FinTech module in Level 1. Holders of relevant professional certifications, may be granted exemptions from the relevant modules. The Exemption Committee of the GFI will decide on all exemption matters.

No exemptions will be granted for the Foundation module at Level 1 (online test) and the Level 2 examination.

Details regarding the programs of study or professional certifications that may qualify for exemptions will be announced at a later date.

Details of CFtP Modules and Subjects

LEVEL 1

CFtP Level 1AB: Foundation

  • Module 1AB1: Statistics, Quantitative Methods and Financial Analysis
  • Module 1AB2: Financial Innovation

CFtP Level 1A: Finance

  • Module 1A1: Economics
  • Module 1A2: Financial Statement Analysis
  • Module 1A3: Financial Management
  • Module 1A4: Investment Management

CFtP Level 1B: FinTech

  • Module 1B1: Data Structure, Algorithms, and Programming in Python
  • Module 1B2: Data Management 1: Big Data and Data Science
  • Module 1B3: Data Management 2: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Module 1B4: Network (including computer network and network security)

LEVEL 2

CFtP Level 2: Applications and Professional Practice

  • Module 2.1: Ethics and Governance
  • Module 2.2: AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning in Finance
  • Module 2.3: Blockchain Design and Programming
  • Module 2.4: Cloud Computing and Cyber Security
  • Module 2.5: Compliance and Risk Management
  • Module 2.6: Global Fintech Trends
Contact
  • info@globalfintechinstitute.org
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