## Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications

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**Canonical URL:** [Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2023/fintechat23-35)

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## Bibliographic details
- 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

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### 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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## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Core Elements of Banking Supervision (CBS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/cbsat27-10)
- [Advanced Government Finance Statistics (GFS-A)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/gfs-ace26-45)
- [Fiscal Sustainability (FS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fsce26-38)
- [Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30)
- [Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/mrcce26-44)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2023/fintechat23-35_