Fintech School

Overview:

Introduction:

Fintech, or financial technology, integrates technology-driven solutions to innovate and improve financial services, from payments and lending to investments and blockchain. Fintech School focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape. This program delves into key fintech concepts, tools, and strategies, empowering participants to understand, adopt, and leverage these advancements for competitive advantage and enhanced customer experiences. 

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore key concepts, trends, and emerging technologies in financial technology.

• Integrate fintech strategies and tools to address real-world challenges.

• Collaborate effectively within teams to foster innovation in the fintech ecosystem.

• Identify opportunities for leveraging fintech solutions to enhance business performance.

• Stay updated on the latest advancements shaping the future of finance.

Targeted Audience:

• Finance professionals.

• Entrepreneurs.

• Corporate executives.

• Technology professionals transitioning to fintech.

• Regulators and compliance officers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Digital Transformation in Financial Services:

• Impact of 21st-century technology on customer expectations.

• Advancements like cloud computing, 5G, and modern hardware.

• Strategies for addressing legacy systems in the workforce and processes.

• Leveraging partnerships and technology to remain competitive.

• How tech giants entering finance affect competition.

Unit 2:

Adapting to Emerging Fintech Business Models:

• Key trends in banking business models and their evolution.

• Role of banking licenses and barriers to entry.

• Shifting customer needs in financial services.

• Success factors behind leading Asian fintech companies.

• Infrastructure, platforms, and applications in the fintech ecosystem.

• Tools for identifying optimal adoption paths and timing.

Unit 3:

Blockchain Essentials:

• Overview of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DLT, tokenization, and smart contracts.

• The new paradigm of decentralized trust and its impact on finance.

• Direct and indirect effects of blockchain on financial institutions.

• When and how to strategically implement blockchain.

Unit 4:

Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services:

• Governance aspects influenced by blockchain and lessons from use cases.

• Blockchain strategies for new revenue streams in finance.

• Potential threats from disruptors using blockchain technology.

• Key insights from lawmakers, regulators, and central bankers.

Unit 5:

Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector:

• Key cyber threats in finance: phishing, ransomware, and insider attacks.

• Cybersecurity protocols to safeguard customer data and assets.

• Role of AI and machine learning in detecting and preventing breaches.

• Compliance with regulations like GDPR, PSD2, and cross-border security frameworks.

• Importance of collaborating with regulators to set industry-wide standards.

• Developing response plans to mitigate risks and ensure continuity.