About The Global Fintech and Trading Excellence Network (GFTEN)
The Global Fintech and Trading Excellence Network (GFTEN) is an international alliance of fintech, trading, and financial education institutions dedicated to advancing professionalism, innovation, and collaboration within the global digital finance ecosystem.
GFTEN was founded to bridge the gap between education and real-world fintech application, empowering universities, academies, and training centers to co-develop a unified curriculum that shapes the next generation of financial innovators,digital traders, and investors.
Through its collaborative structure, GF&TeN provides a platform where institutions can share knowledge, co-create learning resources, and connect students to global markets, mentors, and opportunities — ensuring Africa’s fintech and trading education meets and exceeds international standards.
Why GFTEN Matters
Africa’s fintech and trading industries are expanding at record pace — yet education systems often lag behind.
GFTEN was created to fill that gap by:
Bringing structure, ethics, and professionalism to trading and fintech education.
Connecting local academies with global expertise and mentorship.
Cultivating a generation of fintech-driven innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals ready for international markets.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To establish a globally recognized network that sets the benchmark for excellence, ethics, and innovation in fintech and trading education.
Our Mission
To professionalize fintech and trading education through collaboration, curriculum development, and cross-border mentorship — ensuring every participating institution contributes to a smarter, more connected financial future.
Core Objectives
Standardization
Develop and promote a harmonized fintech and trading curriculum adaptable to global industry needs and emerging technologies.
Capacity Building
Train instructors, mentors, and administrators to deliver world-class digital finance and trading education.
Collaboration
Establish a cooperative framework among academies, regulators, and international partners for joint research, policy dialogue, and mentorship.
Innovation
Support fintech-driven research, artificial intelligence integration, and new digital financial solutions developed within partner institutions.
Ethics & Professionalism
Promote responsible trading, compliance, and transparency as the foundation of sustainable growth and trust in digital markets.
Target Members & Bodies
Forex and trading academies
Universities and business schools
Fintech hubs and accelerators
Research institutions in digital finance
Trading education bodies
Programs & Activities
1. The GFTEN Curriculum Forum
An annual regional summit focused on curriculum co-development, policy dialogue, and future skills alignment for fintech and trading education.
2. Fintech Innovation Labs
Cross-border collaboration projects connecting students and educators with real-world fintech challenges, start-ups, and industry mentors.
3. Research & Policy Collaboration
Joint research initiatives exploring market trends, digital finance adoption, and education modernization.
4. Regional Mentorship Exchange
Pairing academies with international educators, fintech experts, and trading mentors to drive continuous learning and exposure.