Corporate Patron Programme
GFI's Corporate Patron Programme is designed for organisations that want to do more than sponsor events. It enables institutions to build internal fintech capability, engage regulators and industry leaders, and contribute meaningfully to the global fintech ecosystem through education, talent, and standards.
Our patron tiers provide a structured progression — from participation and visibility, to influence and leadership — aligned with your organisation's scale and strategic intent.
Bronze Patron
Designed for organisations beginning their engagement with GFI, the Bronze tier offers foundational access to talent, insights, and selected programmes, while signalling support for professional fintech standards.
Key Benefits
- 1 CFtP full-pathway scholarship per year
- Base-level access to the FLEX International Hub for job and internship postings
- Select invitations to GFI webinars, briefings, and relevant events
- Eligibility to contribute short practitioner notes to the Annual Journal of Fintech
- 1 reserved seat at the GFI Annual Dinner
- Logo placement under "Corporate Patrons – Bronze" on the GFI website
- Recognition at GFI events where relevant
- 1 onboarding strategy call (30–45 minutes)
- Optional add-ons: additional CFtP seats, webinars, or flagship events
Best for:
Organisations beginning their engagement with fintech capability-building and ecosystem participation.
Silver Patron
Silver Patrons gain stronger access to GFI programmes, priority invitations, and the ability to nominate senior leaders for consideration as Industry Fellows.
Key Benefits
- 2 CFtP full-pathway scholarships per year
- Corporate listing and enhanced access on the FLEX International Hub
- Nomination of 1 senior leader for consideration as a GFI Industry Fellow
- Priority invitations to strategic GFI events, briefings, and selected closed-door sessions
- Eligibility to contribute practitioner notes and short pieces to the Annual Journal of Fintech
- 1 table (up to 10 pax) at the GFI Annual Dinner
- Logo placement under "Corporate Patrons – Silver" on the GFI website
- Recognition at GFI-led and co-branded events
- Onboarding and coordination support as needed
- Optional add-ons: additional CFtP seats, webinars, or flagship events
Best for:
Institutions seeking stronger visibility, leadership participation, and structured engagement with the fintech ecosystem.
Gold Patron
Gold Patrons receive enhanced access across programmes, content, and talent, including branded webinars and reserved participation in key dialogues.
Key Benefits
- 6 CFtP full-pathway scholarships per year
- Enhanced visibility and access on the FLEX International Hub
- Nomination of 2 senior leaders for consideration as GFI Industry Fellows
- Reserved invitations to selected closed-door councils, roundtables, and policy dialogues
- Priority access across a wider slate of GFI programmes and initiatives
- Inclusion of 1 branded webinar co-designed with GFI
- Eligibility to contribute full case studies or thought pieces to the Annual Journal of Fintech
- 2 tables (up to 20 pax) at the GFI Annual Dinner
- Prominent logo placement under "Corporate Patrons – Gold"
- Stronger recognition across GFI-led and co-branded events
- Onboarding call plus ongoing coordination support
- Optional add-ons: additional webinars, CFtP seats, or flagship events
Best for:
Organisations actively shaping fintech strategy, policy dialogue, and ecosystem initiatives.
Platinum Patron
Platinum is GFI's highest patron tier, offering first-tier access to flagship initiatives, co-branded events, and the strongest visibility across GFI platforms.
Key Benefits
- 15 CFtP full-pathway scholarships per year
- Preferential, highest-visibility access on the FLEX International Hub
- Nomination of up to 5 senior leaders for consideration as GFI Industry Fellows
- First-tier, reserved access to key councils, investor forums, and regulatory roundtables
- First call on GFI flagship and strategic initiatives
- Inclusion of 2 branded webinars and 1 co-branded flagship event
- Priority consideration for major features and case studies in the Annual Journal of Fintech
- 3 tables (up to 30 pax) at the GFI Annual Dinner
- Prominent logo placement, including homepage visibility where appropriate
- Recognition across key GFI-led and flagship events
- Senior-level strategic coordination and ongoing partnership management
- Optional add-ons: additional flagship events, webinars, or CFtP seats
Best for:
Global institutions and market leaders seeking long-term influence, leadership positioning, and deep integration into the fintech ecosystem.
Patron Segments
Compare the benefits and features of each patron tier to find the perfect fit for your organisation.
| Category | Benefit | Bronze USD 5,000 | Silver USD 10,000 | Gold USD 20,000 | Platinum USD 50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFtP & Talent | CFtP Scholarships (full pathway) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| FLEX Talent Hub access | Base job & intern postings | Corporate listing & access | Enhanced visibility | Preferential, highest visibility | |
| Influence & Access | Industry Fellow nominations | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Closed-door councils & roundtables | Selected invitations | Priority invitations | Reserved invitations | First-tier reserved access | |
| Access to GFI programmes | Selected webinars & briefings | Priority for strategic programmes | Priority across wider slate | First call on flagship initiatives | |
| Events | GFI Annual Dinner | 1 seat | 1 table (10 pax) | 2 tables (20 pax) | 3 tables (30 pax) |
| Branded webinars included | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
| Co-branded flagship events | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Insights & Content | Annual Journal of Fintech | Short practitioner notes | Practitioner notes / short pieces | Case studies / thought pieces | Priority major features |
| Branding | Website logo placement | Patrons – Bronze | Patrons – Silver | Patrons – Gold | Prominent + homepage |
| Support | Onboarding & coordination | 1 call (30–45 mins) | As needed | Ongoing coordination | Senior-level strategic coordination |
| Add-ons | Optional extensions | CFtP seats, webinars, events | Same | Same (expanded) | Same (expanded) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate Patrons use the programme to develop a CFtP-trained talent bench, equipping teams with structured fintech, governance, and regulatory knowledge to engage credibly with regulators, partners, and clients.
Bronze: Sponsor CFtP scholarships for high-potential staff or students
Silver: Scale structured upskilling across priority teams
Gold & Platinum: Build a sustained internal pipeline aligned with long-term strategy
Interested in Becoming a Corporate Patron?
Partner with GFI to align your organisation with global fintech standards, talent development, and ecosystem leadership.
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