FIN 606 – FinTech
General Information
This course covers recent technological innovations and the emergence of new players in the financial services industry that both fall under the umbrella term of FinTech. A special focus will be on blockchains and other relevant technologies and their application to decentralized finance, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts. Other introduced innovations include alternative payment systems, crowd finance, InsurTech, and robo advising, while also presenting associated risks and regulatory approaches.
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of this course, students will have gained a thorough understanding of the FinTech industry. They will be able to describe its underlying technologies, analyze the industry’s recent developments, recognize associated risks, and explain its impact on the more traditional financial services industry.
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Course Outline
This is just a preliminary outline. A detailed syllabus will be provided at the beginning of the course.
- What even is FinTech?
- The Tech in FinTech
- Payments, Banking, and Investing
- Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies
- Crowd Finance and Social Trading
- InsurTech
- RegTech and Regulating FinTech (if time permits)
You will find the lecture slides and additional material on Ilias.
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