About the Course

This FinTech and Blockchain Masterclass training course is designed to provide structured and targeted training for current and future finance professionals and those seeking a better understanding of disruptive technologies in Finance. The material considers the most modern development in the market today. It combines theory and practices to equip the delegates with a solid foundation in financial technologies and Blockchain and a deep understanding of the potential of these new technologies. It has been adapted to the most recent advancements in the increasingly complex modern financial systems, including an overview of FinTech and Blockchain definitions, a detailed discussion of cryptocurrencies and their considerations, and a detailed analysis of FinTech applications.  

It completes the delegate’s knowledge with an overview of machine learning and regulatory perspectives. This diverse material will widen their perception of the impact of new technologies on traditional finance models by combining technical aspects with a deep understanding of digital financial innovation. It will be empowered with knowledge of FinTech, Blockchain, their applications, and their risks and limitations. In this manner, the delegates will be thoroughly prepared for the challenges of the data-driven economy, taking their financial expertise to the next level. This will use an active learning approach; thus, the delegates will participate in (individual and/or group) activities, enhancing their understanding of this training progamme.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the framework of FinTech innovations
• Comprehend blockchain and smart contract applications
• Demonstrate an understanding of cryptocurrencies
• Classify fungible and non-fungible crypto assets
• Explain the use of blockchain technology in business management and entrepreneurship
• Comprehend alternative financing instruments using FinTech
• Evaluate the power and limitations of machine learning
• Analyse the regulatory standards for FinTech and explain ethical FinTech

Training Approach

This training course can be delivered either as an in-classroom or a virtual course; thus, the teaching approach consists of a theoretical component, providing clear definitions for all the terms surrounding FinTech and Blockchain. Multiple case studies are examined, and delegates are provided with real-life examples of the topics introduced during the training, including hands-on individual and group activities for all the topics.

The Attendees

The delegates of this training course do not necessarily need a background in Finance to follow the material. They can be professionals interested in new, disruptive technologies and their business applications or individuals pursuing a deeper understanding of Blockchain and Fintech. It can also be of interest to executives looking to implement Blockchain solutions as part of their corporate strategy or who would like to assess the potentially disruptive impact of the new technologies on their industry.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• CFOs
• CEOs
• CTOs
• Senior VPs and Executives
• Financial Analysts
• Credit Risk Officers
• Individual Investors
• Consultants
• Startup Founders
• Technical Professionals in sectors such as IT, Banking and/or Finance

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: FINTECH – INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

• What is Fintech?
• Blockchain Technology
• Crypto Exchanges
• Crypto Wallets and Wallet Providers
• Consumer and Investor Protection
• How do things stand today?

DAY TWO: THE BLOCKCHAIN

• Blockchain and the Decentralized Ledger System
• Architecture and the example of Ethereum
• What is a Smart Contract?
• Blockchain and Central Banks
• Blockchain and the Physical World

DAY THREE: Cryptocurrencies

• Digital Currency Innovations
• Bitcoin
• Stablecoins
• Environmental Considerations and Green Cryptos
• Valuation
• Risk and Herding
• Fraud and Financial Crime

DAY FOUR: FINTECH APPLICATIONS

• Financial Institutions and Technology
• High-frequency Trading
• Peer-to-Peer Lending
• Payment Systems
• Financial Inclusion
• Entrepreneurship
• The Socio-economic perspective of Digital Currencies

DAY FIVE: MACHINE LEARNING AND FINTECH REGULATION

• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence in Banking
• The Evil Side of FinTech
• De-Fi
• New Payment Services Directive (PSD II)
• A Regulatory Roadmap