Fintech Georgia partners with the Soltesz Institute to Deliver Comprehensive Educational Programs on Payments, Banking, and Cryptocurrency
The Fintech Association of Georgia is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Soltesz Institute to enhance educational resources in payments, banking, and cryptocurrency. This collaboration will officially launch in October 2024, offering online and onsite learning opportunities to individuals and businesses across Georgia.
This partnership combines the Soltesz Institute's expertise in international banking and payment education with Fintech Georgia’s local insight and network, creating a comprehensive educational platform that serves to participants from all experience levels - whether they are industry veterans or new entrants looking to build foundational skills. The expertly crafted content will cover essential topics in the financial technology sector, including payment compliance, technology, banking fundamentals, and the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.
As part of this collaboration, the Soltesz Institute is also honoured to announce that David Kikvidze, Chairman of the Fintech Association of Georgia, will join the Institute as a guest lecturer. David is a seasoned fintech professional and Associate Professor of Management, with a diverse background spanning financial institutions, NGOs, construction, and education management. He brings extensive expertise in regulatory communications, fintech business models, stakeholder engagement, and networking. His involvement will add valuable real-world insights to our educational offerings.
Commenting on the partnership, David Kikvidze, Chairman of the Fintech Association of Georgia, stated: “This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to bridge global financial knowledge with local experience. The Soltesz Institute’s reputation for delivering high-quality financial education aligns perfectly with our mission to support innovation and growth in Georgia’s fintech sector. I am excited to contribute to this initiative and look forward to working together to build a stronger, more informed financial community.”
Viktoria Soltesz Soltesz, Founder of the Soltesz Institute, added: “We are honoured to partner with Fintech Georgia and extend our educational offerings to the fintech community there. By combining our knowledge and resources with the expertise of local leaders like David Kikvidze, we’re able to deliver programs that are not only unique and comprehensive but also directly relevant to the needs of the market.”
Both organisations are committed to fostering innovation and professional growth in the financial sector. By pooling resources, expertise, and local knowledge, this initiative will contribute to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable fintech community, helping to drive growth and digital transformation within the fintech community in Georgia.
About Fintech Association of Georgia
Fintech Association of Georgia (FIA) was founded in 2019 by a group of technology-driven industry leaders who are shaping the future of finance. Since its establishment, FIA has been a resource for education, information sharing, and networking between companies, policymakers, and the public. FIA promotes technology-centred financial services and advocates for the modernization of financial regulations to support inclusion and responsible innovation.
The association’s members are innovative, new market entrants who are driving competition with traditional financial players and creating more seamless services and lower-cost products.
For more details visit https://www.fintechs.ge/
About the Soltesz Institute
The Soltesz Institute offers specialised accredited education in digital payments, risk, banking, compliance, and technology and data security, designed to empower professionals with deep real-life-based industry knowledge.
Led by Viktoria Soltesz, the CEO of an independent payment consulting firm PSP Angels and an author of the "Moving Money - How Banks Think" book, the institute provides flexible learning options through face-to-face sessions, live webinars, and courses.
It also offers membership in a global community focused on banking and payment literacy, giving learners access to resources, networking events, and the latest industry insights. The courses are tech-friendly and accessible across devices, ensuring education anytime, anywhere.
For more details visit http://solteszinstitute.com