APU Financial Trading Centre

FTC (Financial Trading Centre) – developed in 2023 the FTC is a state of art digital learning space that that feature workstations/terminals for teaching accounting and finance in an innovative digital approach. It has 2 working functionalities – 1) Accounting & Finance courses infused with technology are taught in here, i.e Robo Advisor. 2) Student are taught how to trade using a software developed in-house in partnership with the industry (TradingView) – mainly on the world’s 7 primary stock exchanges, FOREX and Crypto markets. At the FTC, APU students will learn to simulate real-world trading conditions, each terminal brings together data, news, and analytics to give an in-depth understanding of companies, industries, and markets. This scaled via the partnership with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), providing students and staff with access to the LSEG Workspace platform. LSEG Workspace is a comprehensive financial database provided by the London Stock Exchange Group. It offers access to global market data, company financials, analyst reports, and more, making it an invaluable tool for in-depth research in accounting and finance. This database is available to all APU staff and students for academic use. 

Web3 Innovation Centre – developed in 2024, sitting inside APU’s Financial Trading Centre (FTC) and launched by the Malaysian Minister of Digital, Web3 Innovation Centre (W3IL) allows for development in Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation. At the centre, APU students get to learn about the Web3 ecosystem, this enables them to upskill in areas such a decentralised finance (DeFi) and self-custody digital wallets. It is also the working venue & activity lounge for the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Club (BCC) with >1500 members - the largest tertiary blockchain community in the world.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom, TradingView has attracted over 50 million traders and investors worldwide to its platform. It provides extensive learning opportunities for students, from understanding trading concepts to building charting skills, while its tools from the Stock screener to the Economic calendar, help develop better analytical thinking. 

As part of our commitment to preparing our students for success in the financial industry, APU is incorporating TradingView software into the academic curriculum to expose students to powerful, real-time technical analysis tools for informed trading decisions. This integration allows students to learn and apply technical analysis tools in real-time, while building their charting skills and gaining valuable experience in the financial markets. 

We are excited about our partnership with TradingView and the opportunities it provides to our students. The FTC at APU is now better equipped to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them for careers in the financial industry.

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