In a significant development for financial education in the MENA region, Earn2Trade has formalized a partnership with Universiapolis, the Université Internationale d'Agadir, to incorporate a proprietary trading curriculum into the university's Master's programme in Financial Engineering and Trading. Announced on July 7, 2026, this collaboration positions Earn2Trade as the exclusive provider of structured trading education at the institution, offering students access to essential trading tools and evaluations relevant to the competitive proprietary trading landscape. Participants will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, including a minimum of two months of free demo-account access and a co-issued certificate upon completion. Notably, graduates who meet the programme's criteria will also receive a complimentary attempt at the Earn2Trade Trader Career Path 50K examination, potentially leading to a funded trading account with an authorized firm. Additionally, the programme will distribute twenty free examination accounts annually as student incentives each January.
The integration of such a curriculum reflects the growing demand for structured pathways into proprietary trading, particularly in the wake of increasing retail interest in futures and forex markets. While companies like Earn2Trade, FTMO, and MyFundedFutures compete primarily on the credibility of their evaluation models and the terms of their funded accounts, this partnership provides a unique academic endorsement that could enhance Earn2Trade's reputation in the educational sector. However, the viability of this initiative hinges on whether access to funded accounts translates into successful trading careers, as proprietary trading firms often impose stringent conditions on account access.
The partnership also raises important regulatory considerations, as it straddles two distinct financial oversight frameworks—Morocco's domestic regulations and the UAE's more developed fintech environment, particularly through Bahia Education Services based in Dubai. While the collaboration is touted as a first of its kind, clarity around the licensing structure for the funded account pathway remains crucial for compliance-focused stakeholders. The upcoming launch date and potential for similar partnerships in other MENA markets will be key indicators of the initiative's success and broader implications for the region's financial education landscape.
The integration of such a curriculum reflects the growing demand for structured pathways into proprietary trading, particularly in the wake of increasing retail interest in futures and forex markets. While companies like Earn2Trade, FTMO, and MyFundedFutures compete primarily on the credibility of their evaluation models and the terms of their funded accounts, this partnership provides a unique academic endorsement that could enhance Earn2Trade's reputation in the educational sector. However, the viability of this initiative hinges on whether access to funded accounts translates into successful trading careers, as proprietary trading firms often impose stringent conditions on account access.
The partnership also raises important regulatory considerations, as it straddles two distinct financial oversight frameworks—Morocco's domestic regulations and the UAE's more developed fintech environment, particularly through Bahia Education Services based in Dubai. While the collaboration is touted as a first of its kind, clarity around the licensing structure for the funded account pathway remains crucial for compliance-focused stakeholders. The upcoming launch date and potential for similar partnerships in other MENA markets will be key indicators of the initiative's success and broader implications for the region's financial education landscape.
Source: The Fintech Times
