Center for Intelligent Finance & Technology
An initiative under ABS Research Academy

Transforming finance through intelligence

Advancing artificial intelligence, FinTech, digital innovation, and sustainable financial research for a smarter future.

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Our mission

To advance intelligent financial systems through impactful research, technological innovation, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to sustainable and inclusive global development.

Our vision

To become a globally recognized research center in AI, FinTech, and digital financial innovation by fostering transformative research and sustainable financial solutions for society.

Strategic focus

Our core objectives

Seven priorities driving our work in intelligent finance and emerging technologies.

Promote high-quality research in AI-driven finance and emerging technologies

Develop innovative solutions for digital banking and financial systems

Support sustainable finance and green financial innovation

Enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers

Provide advanced training, workshops, and mentorship for young researchers

Encourage interdisciplinary research in finance, technology, and sustainability

Contribute to evidence-based policy development and technological advancement

Expertise

Research areas

Interdisciplinary workstreams spanning intelligent systems, market infrastructure, sustainability, and inclusion.

AI in Finance

  • AI-driven decision-making
  • Machine learning in banking
  • Predictive analytics
  • Generative AI applications

Financial Technology

  • Digital banking transformation
  • Mobile financial services
  • FinTech adoption
  • Digital payment ecosystems

Blockchain & Digital Economy

  • Blockchain in finance
  • Smart contracts & DeFi
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cryptocurrency research

Sustainable & Green Finance

  • Green banking & FinTech
  • ESG & climate finance
  • Sustainable investment
  • Environmental sustainability

Data Science & Computational Finance

  • Big data analytics
  • AI econometric modeling
  • Financial forecasting
  • Computational economics

Digital Inclusion & Innovation

  • Financial inclusion
  • AI for emerging economies
  • Tech entrepreneurship
  • Startup ecosystems
Engagement

What we do

Research & publications

High-impact academic and industry-oriented research addressing contemporary challenges in finance, technology, and sustainability.

Training & capacity building

Workshops, seminars, certification programmes, and mentorship to strengthen research and analytical capabilities.

Industry & academic collaboration

Partnerships with universities, financial institutions, FinTech companies, startups, and policymakers.

Innovation & development

Supporting innovative projects, startup ecosystems, and technology-driven sustainable transformation.

Global context

Why CIFT matters

The global financial landscape is rapidly evolving through AI, automation, and digital transformation. CIFT aims to lead this transformation by producing impactful research, fostering innovation, and supporting responsible technological advancement.

Our interdisciplinary, globally oriented approach ensures that technological progress aligns with sustainability goals, ethical standards, and real-world societal impact.

"Intelligence. Innovation. Impact."

Intelligent technologies, combined with rigorous research and ethical innovation, can create smarter financial systems and a more sustainable future for humanity.

Community

Join the CIFT network

Collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of intelligent finance and technology.

Researchers & academicians Students & young scholars Industry experts & professionals Tech innovators & startups Financial institutions & policymakers
Programmes

Key activities

Research projects & consultancy
International collaborations
Academic workshops & conferences
Research mentorship programmes
Publication & editorial support
Innovation challenges & hackathons
Policy dialogues & industry engagement
AI & FinTech capacity-building

Partner with CIFT

Propose a collaboration, request a briefing, or connect your institution with our finance and technology research agenda.

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