Selected Issues in the Regulation and Supervision of Fintech
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- Session: JV 27.03
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Dates: February 1-5, 2027 (1 week)
- Delivery method: In-person Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Apply online by November 1, 2026
Program overview
- Training Program designed to be interactive using a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussions.
- Focus areas: regulation and supervision of technology-enabled innovation in financial services (fintech); key global developments; innovation hubs and sandboxes; supervisory and regulatory technology (RegTech/SupTech); implications of BigTech in financial services; regulation and supervision of e-money; emerging technologies like artificial intelligence; new business models such as banking-as-a-service.
- Specific focus on helping authorities understand and implement global standards on crypto assets, including stablecoins.
- Includes practical case studies with group exercises and presentations to apply learnings.
Target audience and qualifications
- Target Audience:
- Mid- to senior-level officials working in the regulation, supervision and oversight, and financial stability departments at regulatory authorities and in positions with similar responsibilities.
- Qualifications:
- Participants should have experience in regulation, supervision, and oversight (conduct and prudential) and interest in, or experience of, better understanding the impact of new technology in financial services.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Explain what fintech is and how it is changing financial services.
- Recognize the regulatory challenges that fintech presents and the need for effective supervision.
- Compare the risks and benefits of different fintech innovations, such as cryptocurrencies and e-money.
- Describe global standards for fintech regulation and how to implement them in their work.
- Participate in case studies that illustrate real-world fintech regulation scenarios.
- Collaborate with peers to discuss experiences and insights related to fintech supervision.
Teaching approach and practical components
- Interactive pedagogy combining lectures, case studies, and discussions.
- Practical case studies that provide opportunities for group exercises and presentations to put learnings into practice.
- Emphasis on implementation of global standards on crypto assets, including stablecoins, and on supervisory responses to emerging technologies and business models.