October 1, 2026
In light of the rapid development of financial markets and the ease of access by young people through digital platforms, financial culture has become an essential foundation for making informed decisions away from randomness. In this context, the CFI Group affirms its commitment to enhancing financial awareness for the new generation through university partnerships and practical programs, through to its digital platform “CFI Academy”.
In an interview with George Khoury, Global Head of Research and Education at CFI Financial Group and a Chartered Financial Analyst, he explains that financial literacy is no longer a luxury, but rather an absolute necessity for every individual who deals daily with economic variables and financial markets. Khoury points out that the gap between university education and financial reality lies in the difficulty of linking theories to the movement of actual markets and understanding risk management, which is what the company seeks to address through its educational tours in prominent Lebanese universities such as the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University in Byblos, and the Antonine University, in addition to specialized training programs and simulation competitions via demo accounts.
Khoury stressed that “CFI Academy” provides young people with flexible learning that includes the basics of markets, analysis, and trading psychology. He concluded by emphasizing that the ultimate goal is to build a conscious and responsible generation, advising young people of the need to begin learning, acquiring knowledge and discipline before embarking on any actual trading.
About George Khoury
Georges Khoury has been the Global Head of Research and Education at CFI Financial Group since joining in 2021, where he founded the Research and Education Department and launched the CFI Academy. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), an affiliate member of the Royal Securities and Investment Institute (CISI), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the American University of Science and Technology in addition to several specialized international certificates. Khoury has extensive experience spanning financial analysis, building financial education programs, and regular media commentary on major economic channels such as CNBC Arabia, Al Arabiya, and Bloomberg Asharq, in addition to his previous experiences at BEMO Bank, headquartered in Beirut, and teaching as an associate lecturer at the American University in Dubai.
