EP 40 Closing the Gap: How CFTE is Revolutionizing Fintech Education | Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE

Welcome to another episode of Couchonomics with Arjun. In this episode, we have a special guest, Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Tram Anh has an impressive professional background in the finance industry, having worked with renowned institutions like Standard Chartered Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and UBS, before founding CFTE.

CFTE is an education platform that addresses the needs of finance professionals to upskill in Fintech and Digital Finance. The platform is supported by senior leaders from large institutions, universities, and startups worldwide. Tram Anh founded CFTE to fill the gap in understanding technology when it comes to finance professionals.

In this episode, Tram Anh talks about her journey from traditional financial institutions to the world of Fintech. She highlights the importance of learning about technology that powers the ecosystem for future Fintech entrepreneurs and officers to create solutions to the industry's problems. Tram Anh emphasizes the need to learn about local regulations and rules and assist regulators and policymakers in creating a more balanced and prosperous ecosystem.

Tram Anh also speaks about:

-      The importance of going on the ground, understanding local regulations, and having a diverse team to create a more balanced and inclusive ecosystem. 

-      The diversity path that CFTE is taking, having achieved a 50/50 male/female ratio.

-      Need to understand, not necessarily the technology behind this FinTech revolution, but the application of these technologies in the financial eco-system

In conclusion, this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun provides valuable insights into the world of Fintech and the importance of upskilling in the rapidly changing industry. Tram Anh's journey and the mission of CFTE demonstrate the need to bridge the gap between finance and technology.

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