## 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/st/2026/fintechst26-23)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: ST 26.23
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Dates: November 9-20, 2026 (2 weeks)
- Delivery method: In-person Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Deadline passed

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### Program logistics and eligibility
- 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.

### 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.

### Course description and focus areas
- 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.

### Course objectives
- 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.

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

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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/st/2026/fintechst26-23_