Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications (FINTECH)
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- Published: September 6, 2023
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Overview
- Course presented by the Institute for Capacity Development.
- Designed to give participants a foundation in understanding new financial technologies (fintech) and the associated policy implications.
- After an overview of the fintech landscape, the course focuses on: fintech payments, fintech funding, crypto assets, and decentralized finance.
- Discusses risks arising from fintech developments and explores possible policy responses.
- Uses lectures, extensive case studies, and group work to provide practical experience useful for participants' jobs.
- Topic: Financial Sector Issues.
Target Audience
- Mid-level to senior officials from the central bank and other government agencies dealing with regulation of the financial sector.
- Preference given to applicants working on:
- Financial development and inclusion.
- Supervision and regulation of new financial technologies.
Qualifications
- Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or finance or equivalent work experience.
- Strong recommendation that applicants first complete the Financial Sector Policies (FSP) course.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Define and understand fundamental Fintech concepts.
- Explain the economic rationale for various Fintech tools and their implications for the financial services industry.
- Identify key risks and regulatory concerns over:
- Financial stability
- Financial integrity
- Security
- Consumer protection
- Other relevant aspects
- Recognize international regulatory responses to Fintech developments.
Teaching Methods and Key Topics
- Combination of lectures, extensive case studies, and group work to ensure practical experience.
- Key topic areas:
- Fintech payments
- Fintech funding
- Crypto assets
- Decentralized finance
- Emphasis on analyzing risks and exploring policy responses tailored to developments in these areas.