The Financial Academy (TFA) has signed ten agreements and Memorandums of Understanding ( MoUs ) with multiple local and global organizations. The intensive activity took place on the sidelines of The Financial Academy Forum 2025, held Wednesday, October 8, at the Conference Center of Riyadh-based King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).

The diverse deals cove red a wide range of pathways, starting from leadership development through to fintech and social literacy promotion. The step is aimed to improve the capabilities of human capital across the financial sector by conducting a number of specialized training programs and exchanging expertise and knowledge with local and international partners, in order to ensure alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The deals included the Executive Program for Bankers 2.0 , launched by the academy in partnership with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) and a number of internationally-renowned universities. It is designed to enhance corporate excellence and improve leadership skills of BSF executives.

The academy also signed a comprehensive agreement with th e Saudi Mortgage Guarantees Services Company ( Damanat ) to develop c ompetencies , train leaders and build training packages for the company staff . As per the deal, TFA will design and implement annual training programs targeting Damanat employees, prepare and build custom product training package, as well as implement regular training programs to increase employees' awareness of systems, regulations, instructions and relevant compliance requirements.

An agreement with Alinma Capital for developing leadership and enhancing professional capacities was among the deals concluded by The Financial Academy during it big event. As per the agreement, 50 C-suite executives and board members of Alinma Capital will be enrolled in professional certificates where they will receive training to amplify their capabilities. Additionally, specialized training programs will be tailored, and graduate development programs will be launched.

Furthermore, The Financial Academy Forum 2025 saw the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between the TFA and Oteet Society tha t covers professional training and joint research and studies . Accordingly , the two parties will cooperate in areas of professional certificates, general in-person/online training programs, and research, studies and reports .

The academy also signed a special agreement with MEDGUL F to design and implement training programs targeting the insurer's board m ember s , develop the third edition of MEDGLF's Nextgen graduate progra m, create and conduct leadership development programs, and sponsor signature programs.

In terms of innovation and fintech, TFA has signed an agreement with Bloomberg to start a Bloomberg lab at the academy. The step is aimed to upskill Saudi finance workforce, and develop an integrated, future-ready financial sector with international standards. The new lab will allow specialists to access Bloomberg data, analyses and technologies, enabling them to apply skills across various areas of finance.

In a further move to advance knowledge and specialization, TFA signed a cooperation agreement with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association ( CAIA ) to develop capacities in alternative investment and support the goals of Saudi 2030 Vision. According to the deal, a microcredit consistent with Islamic finance will be developed, Arabic version of CAIA platform and programs will be made available, and a CAIA prometric test center will be established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . In ad dition, joint initiatives on employment, marketing and future learning programs will be carried out.

A trading simulator will be developed under a cooperation agreement by The Financial Academy and Sahm Capital. The academy will utilize the platform to incorporate practical aspects with theoretical knowledge in training programs.

Aiming to promote youth and women's financial literacy and knowledge , TFA and Alinma Bank signed an agreement whereby a number of online and in-person workshops will be organized in different cities across the Kingdom.

Finally, TFA signed a cooperation agreement with Maven Insights company to sponsor the executive program “Investing in AI and Digital Disruption: A New Era for Leadership ." The course, targeting 40 leaders from the financial sector, will be held in London in partnership with the Imperial College London.

The Financial Academy Forum is an annual, high-profile platform that brings together industry decision makers, attracting senior government officials, heads of authorities and institutions, CEOs, as well as distinguished researchers, academics, experts and practitioners in areas of finance and investment. The gathering is designed to explore the newest global methods for refining human capital’s capabilities and skills, and align them with the financial sector’s future needs.