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What does “job-ready” really mean when AI is changing the work people are preparing to do? For graduates entering the workforce and professionals navigating career transitions, this question is becoming increasingly urgent. As AI transforms white-collar work, the pathways that have helped people build careers and improve their livelihoods are changing too. Our Co-Founder, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, will join the Insights 2040 annual Meetings, organised by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), for the public-private roundtable on: “Is AI Pulling the Ladder Up? Reimagining Job-Ready Skills in the AI Transition” The discussion will bring together policymakers, regulators, educators and industry leaders to explore how education models, employer strategies and policy interventions can support career pathways in emerging economies. Tram Anh will bring CFTE’s capability-building perspective, drawing on our Supercharged capability model to explore how people can combine domain expertise, AI capabilities and human judgement to exponentially increase their opportunities. At CFTE we believe that preparing people for AI also means creating opportunities to gain experience, exercise judgement and grow into greater responsibility. And this requires employers, educators and policymakers to rethink how those opportunities are built. Tram Anh will join Dr. Amlan Roy, Anuprita Bhomick, Arvind Sankaran, Carolyn Neo, Prof. Kah-Hin Chai, Drew Propson, Osamu Abe, Priyank Hirani and Prof. Shonali Krishnaswamy for a discussion moderated by Akanksha Rath. 17 November 2026 | 3:45–5:15 pm SGT Roundtable Room 4, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore Find out more about the session here cfte.education/events/insigh…

We are pleased to introduce the speakers joining us at the launch of the AI Spotlight Observatory. On 19 November, join speakers from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), CFTE and the financial services industry for the Singapore launch of AI Spotlight Observatory. Alongside a live demonstration of the Observatory, our speakers will explore how AI is being applied across financial services, the lessons emerging from implementation and how shared evidence can support responsible adoption. We’re pleased to welcome: Jessica Rusu, Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, FCA Colin Payne, Head of Innovation, FCA, and Chair of GFIN Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-Founder, CFTE Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder, CFTE Simran Singh, AI Lab Chief Architect, FCA Shameek Kundu, Former Chief AI Officer, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Join us during Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 to see the Observatory in action and exchange perspectives with peers across the industry. Date: Thursday 19 November 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Wise Office at Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore Request your invitation here: luma.com/vtv8kwke #SFF2026 #AIinFinance #CFTE

It's that time of the year. Three days. One big question: how is finance being rewired? CFTE is delighted to support Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 as a Community Partner, taking place from 18–20 November at Singapore EXPO. This year's theme, "The Coming Rewiring: New Risks. New Rules. New Growth.", explores the five forces reshaping finance: technology, geoeconomics, capital, talent and policy. For CFTE, preparing people to lead through these changes is central to that conversation. Throughout SFF week, we’ll contribute to discussions on responsible AI adoption, graduate careers, SME growth and the capabilities professionals and institutions need. Here’s what you can look forward to at the festival: SFF MeetUp: curated 1:1 business meetings. Exhibition: 600+ sponsors and exhibitors. The Conference: seven stages exploring the five forces. SFF After Hours: opportunities to connect beyond the conference. Investor & Mentor Hours: pitch tables and 1:1 meetings with investors and mentors. Showcases: the Merchant Experience Zone and Quantum Showcase. Explore where CFTE will be participating, including the Singapore launch of AI Spotlight Observatory, Insights2040, the Global SME Finance Forum and our UK Pavilion presence: cfte.education/singapore-fin… Join us in Singapore. Get 20% off delegate passes with CFTE’s Community Partner code CP-DISC-20-CFTE. Book your delegate pass :registration.gftn.co/sff2026… #CFTE #SFF2026 #SingaporeFinTechFestival #sgfintechfest

We’re delighted to bring AI Spotlight Observatory to Singapore during Singapore FinTech Festival 2026, marking a major milestone in CFTE’s collaboration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. AI is changing financial services. Our shared understanding of how it is being used needs to keep pace. Institutions are making decisions about investment, governance and the future of work. Regulators are examining developments across their markets. Yet the evidence is fragmented: similar applications carry different labels, and implementation details can be difficult to compare. We believe progress depends on making that knowledge more accessible and useful across the ecosystem. Developed in the context of the FCA AI Lab in collaboration with CFTE, AI Spotlight Observatory combines a practical taxonomy with documented implementation examples. It helps explain what work AI supports, the value it seeks to create and what the available evidence shows. For CFTE, this collaboration brings together two commitments: building understanding of AI in finance and connecting the institutions and people who can turn that understanding into action. We’re excited to bring this together with our co-organisers: FCA, NayaOne, Wise, Innovate Finance, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Global Financial Innovation Network. Our Co-Founders, Huy Nguyen Trieu and Tram Anh Nguyen, will join regulatory and industry voices to introduce the Observatory through a live demonstration, discussion and networking. We want to convene the wider ecosystem: regulators, central banks, financial institutions, innovators, industry bodies and researchers. The ambition is a public resource for the financial-services ecosystem, growing through participation. Regulators can explore using the taxonomy; institutions and researchers can help strengthen the evidence through documented examples, sources and questions. Join us in Singapore to help shape that next phase. 19 November 2026 | 5:00–8:00 pm SGT Wise offices, Singapore Registration Invitation only. Request an invitation: luma.com/vtv8kwke More information: cfte.education/events/ai-spo…

AI is changing what it takes to enter a profession, build experience and progress. How can we ensure graduates and mid-career professionals have the capabilities and opportunities to move forward? Our Co-Founder Tram Anh Nguyen will join the Insights2040 Annual Meetings for “Is AI Pulling the Ladder Up? Reimagining Job-Ready Skills in the AI Transition.” The roundtable will bring together policymakers, regulators, educators and industry leaders to examine how AI is reshaping career pathways in emerging economies, and how education, employer strategies and public policy can support people through that transition. Drawing on CFTE’s work on the AI-fication of Jobs, Supercharged Capability Model and Aification of Talents whitepaper, Tram Anh will bring a capability-building perspective: how people can combine AI fluency with domain expertise, problem-solving, system thinking and human judgement, and how institutions can help them develop these capabilities through meaningful work. The challenge extends beyond updating curricula. It requires rethinking how people gain experience, demonstrate their capabilities and access opportunities throughout their careers. Thank you to @Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) for convening this conversation. 📍 17 November 2026 | 3:45–5:15 PM SGT | Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore Explore CFTE’s other engagements during Singapore FinTech Festival 2026: cfte.education/singapore-fin…

For small businesses, growth takes shape in everyday decisions: finding customers, investing in people and choosing technology that delivers practical value. How can financial institutions and ecosystem partners better support those decisions? Our Co-Founder Tram Anh Nguyen will contribute to this conversation through a panel discussion and an interactive training session at the Global SME Finance Forum 2026, alongside the Singapore FinTech Festival. What Makes SMEs Grow? Skills, Services and Technology Adoption Thursday 19 November | 13:20 SGT Tram Anh will join Farhat Sarsekeyev of DAMU – Entrepreneurship Development Fund, Natalie Madeira Cofield of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), Dr. Monika Paulė of Innovation Agency Lithuania, and Carissa Reiniger of Silver Lining. The panel will explore how skills, management capabilities and business support can be integrated into SME financing models and made viable at scale. Training: Build Your Small Business Growth Enablement Action Plan Friday 20 November | 12:00–13:30 SGT Alongside Carissa Reiniger of Silver Lining and Graeme Harris of the World Bank Group, Tram Anh will help participants turn shared lessons into a practical plan for supporting the SMEs they serve. CFTE will lead an interactive segment on AI applications across productivity, customer engagement, administration, finance and growth, considering the capabilities, safeguards and support needed for responsible adoption. As an official Community Partner of Global SME Finance Forum 2026, CFTE looks forward to supporting the Forum’s theme, “Transforming Access into Impact”. Explore both engagements: cfte.education/events/sme-gr… Discover all CFTE events during Singapore FinTech Festival 2026: cfte.education/singapore-fin… #CFTE #GSMEFF26 #SMEFinance #SFF2026 Join us with a discounted industry pass: registration.globalsmefinanc…

Behind every SME are people building livelihoods, serving customers and creating opportunities for their communities. Helping those businesses grow means connecting finance and technology with the capabilities of the people who lead them. That connection between finance, technology and human capability is exactly why CFTE is proud to join the Global SME Finance Forum 2026 as an official Community Partner. Taking place from 18–20 November at Singapore EXPO, the Forum’s 12th edition will be co-located with the Singapore FinTech Festival for the first time, under the theme “Transforming Access into Impact” at a moment when the SME finance agenda demands a fundamental shift in approach. Hosted by SME Finance Forum, managed by the World Bank Group, and organised with Strategic Partner Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), the Forum brings together over 1,000 leaders from more than 70 countries across financial institutions, development finance institutions, fintechs, policymakers and entrepreneurs. This year’s SME Growth Stack connects fit-for-purpose capital, market access, trusted data and digital platforms to help firms move from local potential to global performance. CFTE will contribute to the technology and talent conversation through taking part in the session, “Build Your Small Business Growth Enablement Action Plan”, led by our Co-Founder Tram Anh Nguyen. Tram Anh will also be joining as the speaker for “What Makes SMEs Grow? Skills, Services and Technology Adoption” panel exploring how talent, management capability, and embedded support services can be integrated into SME financing models. Drawing on CFTE’s Supercharged Professional model, we will explore how SME owners and their teams can combine business expertise, AI capabilities and human judgement to improve productivity, strengthen their teams and support business growth. We look forward to supporting the Forum and connecting our community with the people and ideas shaping the future of SME finance. #CFTE #GSMEFF26 #SMEFinance #SFF2026 Join us in Singapore with a discounted pass: registration.globalsmefinanc…

Since 2017, CFTE has supported more than 200,000 professionals across 130+ countries, guided by the belief that people must be at the heart of financial transformation. That belief matters deeply when we talk about financial inclusion. Behind every discussion about access are people building livelihoods, entrepreneurs growing businesses and families planning their futures. CFTE is delighted and honoured that our Co-Founder @Tram Anh Nguyen will contribute to the “FinTech & Financial Inclusion” roundtable at FrancoTech 2026 in Phnom Penh on 15 November. She will also be joining @Black Swan Summit Cambodia 2026 to share her perspectives on the people and capabilities needed to build a more inclusive financial future. Thank you to the National Bank of Cambodia and @Global Finance & Technology Network for convening these important conversations. We look forward to contributing, exchanging perspectives and learning from the community. 📍 Phnom Penh, Cambodia | FrancoTech: 15 November | Black Swan Summit Cambodia: 15–16 November 2026

At CFTE, our work with financial institutions, regulators and governments centres on a shared ambition: helping people build the capabilities to shape the future of finance. In emerging markets, that future carries significant stakes. How financial systems are designed influences whether small businesses can grow, communities can access opportunities and economies can connect across borders. CFTE is delighted and honoured to contribute to @Black Swan Summit Cambodia 2026, with our Co-Founder @Huy Nguyen Trieu joining two discussions on 16 November: • “A Different Financial Future: What Emerging Markets Can Shape, Share and Scale” • “Who Owns the Rails? Governance, Access and the Economics of Shared Infrastructure” Under the theme “Disruptive by Design”, the Summit explores how emerging markets can build financial systems around their own needs. At CFTE we believe that technology, governance and institutional capability must develop together. The people designing, overseeing and operating these systems will be central to their success. Thank you to the National Bank of Cambodia and @Global Finance & Technology Network for convening these important conversations. We look forward to exchanging perspectives and connecting with the community in Phnom Penh. 📍 Black Swan Summit Cambodia | 15–16 November 2026

AI is reshaping graduate careers. How do we prepare the next generation to thrive? As entry-level roles change, so do organisations’ expectations of young professionals. Graduates face growing pressure to demonstrate their value, while AI opens new opportunities to solve problems, build businesses and put their ideas into practice. Our Co-Founder, Huy Nguyen Trieu, will explore these shifts in his keynote, “The AI-fication of Jobs: Skills for Graduates to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World”, at The AI Talent Shift, part of Fintech Recruits! 2026 in Luxembourg. Drawing on CFTE’s research in The AI-fication of Talents and his work on The AI-fication of Jobs, Huy will explore how graduates can become Supercharged Professionals: combining AI capabilities with human judgement, problem solving and industry knowledge to shape how work gets done. This reflects a belief at the heart of CFTE: in a tech world, we bet on people. Preparing the next generation means helping them build the capabilities to contribute as their careers and industries evolve. Thank you to The LHoFT – Luxembourg House of Financial Technology and Luxembourg School of Business for the invitation and for bringing this conversation to the next generation of professionals. 📍 Luxexpo The Box, Luxembourg 📅 Friday, 30 October 2026 Explore the event and register: lhoft.com/programs/education… Explore our research: The AI-fication of Talents: courses.cfte.education/cfte-… The AI-fication of Jobs: courses.cfte.education/aific…

The future of finance depends on how we prepare people today to build careers in an industry reshaped by AI and emerging technologies. CFTE is excited to support and partner the fifth edition of Fintech Recruits!, organised by The LHoFT, connecting talent with opportunities across digital finance, data, payments, AI and corporate innovation in Luxembourg. The event brings together 5,000+ jobseekers, 120+ corporate and fintech recruiters, and 40+ European business, technology and finance schools, with 1,000+ opportunities available. Alongside these connections, 60+ speakers will share perspectives on the industry and its changing skills needs. As AI reshapes work and career paths, initiatives like this help students, graduates and professionals understand what employers need, explore their options and make informed decisions about their next step. At CFTE, we believe that in a tech world, we bet on people. We’re pleased to support an initiative that connects career opportunities with the wider conversation on skills and lifelong learning. Whether you’re seeking an internship, entering the workforce or considering your next move, explore what Fintech Recruits! has to offer. 📍 Luxexpo The Box, Luxembourg 📅 Friday, 30 October 2026 🎟️ Free entry, with registration required Discover the event and register: lhoft.com/programs/education… Fintech Recruits! 2026

AI adoption is accelerating. But are we developing human capabilities at the same pace? As AI moves from predicting and generating content to increasingly taking action, organisations face a critical challenge: developing the skills and leadership capabilities needed to create value with AI. In a recent webinar in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council and Global Women in AI, TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Co-Founder of CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, explored what it takes to become a Supercharged Professional in the AI era. Drawing on CFTE's research and experience in AI education and workforce transformation, Tram Anh shared three frameworks: The CDE Innovation Prism: Understanding how AI transforms work through efficiency, enhancement and entirely new opportunities. courses.cfte.education/cfte-… The Performance Hexagon: Why moving beyond task execution towards problem-solving and systems thinking is becoming increasingly important. courses.cfte.education/cfte-… The Supercharged Capability Model: How Domain Expertise × AI Skills × Future-Proofing Skills combine to enable professionals to create greater value with AI. cfte.education/ai-chief-of-s… The key message: AI proficiency is not simply about knowing how to use tools. It is about applying AI effectively, exercising judgement and solving meaningful problems. Building on these principles, CFTE and Global Women in AI are working towards an ambitious vision: collaborating with partners in the UAE to equip 10,000 women with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to lead in AI. The proposed five-week learning journey combines AI literacy, hands-on tools, AI strategy and leadership, industry case studies and entrepreneurship. Our focus is clear: moving from AI awareness to practical capability, and from learning to real-world impact. Thank you to our partners and everyone who joined the conversation. #AILeadership #AISkills #WorkforceTransformation #WomenInAI #AIEducation

As AI reshapes financial services, work and decision making, women’s expertise and leadership must help shape its future. In partnership with the @adchamber Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, @CFTE_Edu CFTE Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship and Global Women in AI, we are excited to present “AI Leadership Skills: Supercharging 10,000 Women to Lead in AI”, with TRAM ANH NGUYEN, Co-founder of CFTE. The session will explore how leaders can better understand AI, ask the right questions, assess risks and apply human judgement. These capabilities help women influence how AI is designed, deployed and governed within their organisations. Drawing on CFTE’s experience in delivering AI and technology transformation at scale to professionals, institutions and public-sector stakeholders globally, Tram Anh will share how structured learning, practical capability-building and community can help leaders move from awareness to confident action. She will also introduce Global Women in AI’s ambition to equip 10,000 women with the knowledge, confidence and networks to lead in AI. Join us to explore how women can help organisations create value with AI responsibly and inclusively. Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 Time: 4:30pm Abu Dhabi | 1:30pm London | 8:30pm Singapore Format: Live online webinar followed by Q&A Register here : lnkd.in/daPdViGr #GlobalWomenInAI #AILeadership #WomenInAI #ResponsibleAI #CFTE #AbuDhabiChamber #AbuDhabiBusinesswomenCouncil @CFTE_Edu

The first speakers for Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 have been announced. They bring perspectives on the five forces reshaping financial services: Technology, Geoeconomics, Capital, Talent and Policy. From central bank leaders to founders and investors, these are the people making decisions about where the industry goes next. As a partner of SFF 2026, CFTE looks forward to these conversations, particularly how leadership and talent capabilities can keep pace with technological change. Join us in Singapore from 18–20 November 2026. Get 20% off delegate passes with CFTE’s partner code: CP-DISC-20-CFTE. Register here #CFTE #SingaporeFinTechFestival #SGFinTechFest #SFF2026

More AI pilots do not necessarily mean more AI progress. A successful AI pilot can demonstrate what technology is capable of. But scaling AI across a financial institution requires something more. It requires moving beyond individual experiments to creating measurable business value, redesigning workflows and establishing the right foundations for responsible adoption. The real shift is from asking: “Can we make this technology work?” To asking: “Can we make it deliver value across the organisation, responsibly and consistently?” For financial-services leaders, that means thinking beyond the technology itself. Five things need to change: 1. Business priorities: From exploring interesting use cases to identifying where AI can create meaningful value. 2. Workflows: From isolated demonstrations to integrating AI into how work gets done. 3. People: From small pilot teams to building the capabilities needed for wider adoption. 4. Governance: From one-off assessments to ongoing risk management, oversight and accountability. 5. Measurement: From promising results to clearly defined and measurable business outcomes. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s AI Risk Management Guidelines, issued on 7 October 2026, reinforce the importance of managing AI risks at both enterprise and individual use-case levels. The challenge is not simply to deploy more AI. It is to build an institution capable of using AI effectively and responsibly at scale. At CFTE, these are among the leadership questions we address through our AI Strategy for Senior Leadership in Finance programme. Join us in Singapore on 3 November 2026 to explore the strategic priorities, governance considerations and practical decisions involved in enterprise AI adoption. Explore the programme and register your interest: cfte.education/ai-strategy-s… #CFTE #AILeadership #FinancialServices #AITransformation #AIStrategy

Singapore’s financial sector is making it clear: AI transformation is no longer only about technology adoption. It is also about leadership capability. On 24 September 2026, the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) launched its AI Workforce Co-Lab, bringing together 23 pioneer financial institutions across banking, insurance and asset management. Together, these institutions have committed to equipping their entire Singapore workforce, comprising more than 80,000 employees, with critical AI skills by 2028. More than half of these employees had already received training at the time of the announcement. But what stands out is the emphasis on leadership. Through Co-Lab@Leaders, the initiative identifies three priorities for senior decision-makers: 1. Identifying value Where can AI create meaningful business impact? 2. Establishing governance How can institutions adopt AI responsibly? 3. Transforming the workforce How should roles, skills and ways of working evolve? This reflects a broader reality across financial services. AI transformation is no longer just a technology challenge. It is a leadership responsibility. Independently, CFTE's AI Strategy for Senior Leadership in Finance programme addresses these wider leadership challenges, combining strategic insights, practical frameworks and real-world financial-services experience. Join us in Singapore on 3 November 2026 for an intensive, in-person executive programme. Explore the programme and register your interest: cfte.education/ai-strategy-s… #CFTE #AILeadership #FinancialServices #AIStrategy #Singapore

Scaling AI in financial markets takes clear judgement, strong governance and people ready to work differently. These themes were at the heart of a recent discussion in London with Nomura and Women in Financial Markets (WIFM) , where TRAM ANH NGUYEN, our Co-founder CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, joined leaders from across the financial community. The panel explored where AI is delivering real, measurable value today and what it takes to navigate scale, governance, and talent in highly regulated environments. Key takeaways: Moving beyond pilots: Scaling AI transformation requires moving past initial trial programs to achieve long-term, organization-wide impact. Balancing innovation with governance: Maintaining strong frameworks and risk management is essential to unlocking the full potential of AI in regulated markets. Leadership and inclusion shape the future: Diverse perspectives, evolving skill sets, and inclusive mindsets are critical drivers for success in the AI era. Tram Anh shared the Supercharged Professionals Framework: a Supercharged Professional brings together three essential capabilities: Domain expertise: The judgement, context and experience that come from deeply understanding an industry. AI capability: The ability to use AI to augment expertise, rethink workflows and unlock new forms of value. Future-proofing skills: The resilience, adaptability, curiosity and collaboration needed to continuously evolve in a changing world. But there is a fourth element that may be the hardest to develop: mindset. Thanks again to the team at Nomura and Women in Financial Markets (WIFM) for hosting such an inspiring event forum in London together with senior leaders and with the ecosystem.