Fintech Market Development and Policy Implications

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Session No.: ST 26.23
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Date: November 9-20, 2026 (2 weeks)
Delivery Method: In-person Training
Primary Language: English
Deadline status: Deadline passed
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.

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.

Presented by the Institute for Capacity Development to provide a foundation in understanding new financial technologies (fintech) and associated policy implications.
Overview of the fintech landscape.
Focus areas:
- Fintech payments
- Fintech funding
- Crypto assets
- Decentralized finance
Analysis of risks arising from fintech developments in these areas and exploration of possible policy responses.
Instructional methods include lectures, extensive case studies, and group work to provide practical experience applicable to participants' jobs.

Define and understand fundamental Fintech concepts.
Explain the economic rationale for various Fintech tools and their implications for 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.

The IMF offers online training to government officials and the public; prospective participants can consult current offerings for complementary courses.