Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications
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- Session: AT 23.35
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius
- Dates: December 4-8, 2023 (1 week)
- Delivery method: In-person Training
- Primary language: English
- Interpretation language: French Portuguese
- Status: Deadline passed
Overview and Logistics
- The course was presented by the IMF Institute for Capacity Development (ICD).
- Session No.: AT 23.35
- Deadline: Deadline passed
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius
- Date: December 4-8, 2023 (1 week)
- Delivery Method: In-person Training
- Primary Language: English
- Interpretation Language: French Portuguese
Target Audience and Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Course Description
- Purpose:
- Designed to give participants a foundation in understanding new financial technologies (Fintech) and the associated supervisory and regulatory issues.
- Structure and focus areas:
- Overview of the source and nature of Fintech and general regulatory principles.
- Focus on three Fintech areas that are rapidly developing in recent years:
- Fintech payments
- Fintech funding
- Cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance
- Discussion of risks and concerns arising from Fintech developments in these areas.
- Exploration of possible regulatory responses.
- Participant deliverable:
- Participants are expected to prepare final presentations on Fintech developments and regulations in their home countries.
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 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.
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