CMT & DIFC Academy Partnership Launch Feb 2024

In a significant move towards advancing financial education and expertise in technical analysis, DIFC Academy and the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association have announced a landmark partnership. This collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Mr. Christian Kunz, Head of Strategy at DIFC Academy, and Mr. Alvin Kressler, Executive Director & CEO of CMT Association.
The signing ceremony, held at the prestigious DIFC Gate premises, was attended by the DIFC Academy leadership team, several board members, and senior staff from CMT Association. The signing ceremony formalizes the alignment of mission and vision between the two esteemed organizations and ushers in a new era of educational opportunities for DIFC Academy students.
This groundbreaking partnership aims to develop cutting-edge training programs in technical analysis, behavioral finance, market strategy, and FinTech integration. Tailored to cater to the evolving needs of finance professionals, these programs are designed to provide comprehensive insights into cross-asset relationships, market trends, risk management, and trading strategies, combining DIFC Academy’s vast knowledge in capital markets with the subject matter expertise of CMT Association and it’s global member community.
The partnership also includes the development of digital content, webinars, mentorship programs, and real-world case studies, aiming to make technical analysis and financial education accessible to a broader audience.
The DIFC Academy and CMT Association are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, contributing significantly to the global financial services industry. This collaboration is poised to set new benchmarks in financial education and technical analysis training.
“CMT Association holds tightly to our founding principles of professionalism, excellence, and the integrity of our community. But our practitioners have always been at the forefront of industry change; serving as thought leaders and prominent voices for the rapidly changing financial services industry. Nowhere is this forward-looking spirit more evident than in Dubai. We are honored to partner with DIFC Academy and the pioneers here in Dubai, and across this region. This endeavor is about blazing trails together, at the cutting edge of the investment discipline.” Added CMT Association’s Managing Director, Tyler Wood, CMT
ABOUT CMT ASSOCIATION
CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.