Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications (FINTECH)

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Session No.: JV 24.34
Location: Vienna, Austria
Date: November 4-8, 2024 (1 week)
Delivery Method: In-person Training
Primary Language: English
Status: Deadline passed
Qualifications:
- Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or finance or equivalent work experience.
- It is strongly recommended that applicants first complete the Financial Sector Policies (FSP) course.
Target Audience:
- Mid-level to senior officials from the central bank and other government agencies dealing with regulation of the financial sector.
- Preference is given to applicants working on issues directly related to financial development and inclusion, as well as supervision and regulation of new financial technologies.

Purpose:
- Designed to give participants a foundation in understanding new financial technologies (fintech) and the associated policy implications.
Core topics:
- Overview of the fintech landscape.
- Fintech payments.
- Fintech funding.
- Crypto assets and decentralized finance.
Approach:
- Discussion of risks arising from fintech developments in the above areas.
- Exploration of possible policy responses.
- Use of extensive case studies and group work to provide practical experience relevant to participants' jobs.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define and understand fundamental Fintech concepts.
- Explain the economic rationale for various Fintech tools and their implications for financial service industry.
- Identify key risks and regulatory concerns over financial stability, financial integrity, security, consumer protection, and other aspects.
- Recognize international regulatory responses to Fintech developments.