## Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications (FINTECH)

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**Canonical URL:** [Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications (FINTECH)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/fintech)

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: September 6, 2023

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## Upcoming offerings

| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 4, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | [[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [CE 26.30](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fintechce26-30) | English | Deadline passed |
| October 19, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | Dalian, China | [[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [CT 26.22](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ct/2026/fintechct26-22) | English | Deadline passed |
| November 9, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | Singapore, Singapore | [[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [ST 26.23](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/st/2026/fintechst26-23) | English | [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=ST26.23E) by September 1, 2026 |

### 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.

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## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [CE 26.30](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fintechce26-30)
- [CT 26.22](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ct/2026/fintechct26-22)
- [ST 26.23](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/st/2026/fintechst26-23)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=ST26.23E)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/fintech_