FinTech Regulation and Regulatory Technology

Module Description

This module provides a thorough grounding in core theoretical concepts, principles and processes governments are incorporating towards financial technologies. Participants will challenge, critique, analyse, evaluate and synthesise regulations associated with digital finance.

This module provides an overview of the evolution of financial, legal systems. With the fast development of financial technologies, current regulatory systems face the need to be updated and re-articulated to adapt to the new changes

The module also delves into regulation technologies (RegTech), their evaluation and RegTech ecosystem, Smart regulation, regulatory sandboxes and their applications in redesigning better financial infrastructure and ensuring compliance.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:

• a Level 6 degree in a related field;

OR

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 2 years’ work experience, preferably in the fintech

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Banking, Business Management, or any other area related to Financial Management. People with degrees related to IT will also be accepted if accompanied by solid experience in the financial sector.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at fintech professionals, including but not limited to:

• financial managers
• bank staff
• fintech employees
• accountants
• IT professionals with experience in finance

Career Paths

The programme aims to prepare you for middle management and senior managerial posts at any financial technology entity.  

How you’ll be assessed

The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:

• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures (evening);
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.