Course description
Fintech: Overview of the Fintech Sector
This is the first in a series of courses on financial technology, also called Fintech. The course provides an overview of the most recent technological advances that are radically changing the financial services industry. These technological breakthroughs offer new ways for people to save, invest, borrow, and transact.
The course is structured in three modules. In the first module, we will discuss the characteristics and trends in finance and how emerging technologies are changing the financial industry. We will begin by looking at how efficient (or inefficient) the financial sector is. We will then learn how firms in the financial industry create value by reducing unit cost, increasing transparency, increasing competition, creating network effects, leveraging economies of scales, and lowering asymmetric information. And finally we will introduce three main technologies that are disrupting the financial sector: blockchain technology, machine learning, and Internet-of-Things.
In the second module, we will learn about the regulatory landscape that financial and fintech firms face. We will begin with an overview of the regulatory framework of the financial sector the United States with the understanding that the approach to regulating the financial sector is for the most part similar around the world. We will then proceed to look at recent initiatives on how to regulate fintech firms. Finally, we will conclude the module by looking at recent regulatory changes in Europe with respect to Open Banking, and at the pros and cons of regulatory sandboxes.
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Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None
Training content
Week 1 : Module 1 - Introduction to the Fintech Sector
- The Financial Sector Today
- Value Creation in Finance
- Emerging Technologies in Finance
- How do Financial Institutions Create Value
Week 2: Module 2 & 3 – Financial Regulation and the World of Fintech.
- The Regulatory Environment in the U.S.
- Regulating Fintech Companies
- Fintech Companies of the Day
- Business Case on Fintech
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The University of Texas at Austin, a partner institute of EdX.
5-6 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$495
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
After the completion of this course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of the fintech industry. You will learn:
- How financial institutions create value and build competitive advantage
- How new technologies add value to financial products
- How fintech firms navigate the complex regulatory environment
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