Why is Fintech Important and Where to Begin?

The digital transformation of finance is coming down in history. In this rapidly transforming environment, it is imperative to have a strong foundation in financial technology. This is why CFTE’s Fintech masterclass is designed to give you a 360 degree overview of how finance is digitally transforming today so you can position yourself and your organisation at the centre of it. Curated with leaders in the Digital Finance scene, this masterclass will give you a chance to access expert industry insights, helping you grasp the depth of this transformation.

90% of Investments in Fintechs since 2011 were Seen in the Last 5 Years

Global Industry Experts

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Janos is recognised as top-35 Global Fintech Leaders by Institutional Investor Magazine. He seats on the Fintech advisory board of the World Economic Forum and the Securities and Future Commission. To date, he's founded 3 Fintech ventures. Previously, he was the first hire at prospective UK challenger bank Lintel, where he helped the company secure a banking license from PRA and FCA. He has paved the way of what is now regarded as RegTech and it the author of the academia's two most downloaded papers on Fintech.

Janos Barberis

Founder of SuperCharger Fintech Accelerator

Global Industry Experts

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Claire Calmejane began her career in 2006 in the Technology Transformation department of Capgemini Consulting, where she supported companies and especially financial institutions in their technological and digital transformation. Contributing to a study on the digital transformation of large companies led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2011, she joined the London office of Capgemini to lead the digital centre of the Financial Services sector. Recruited in 2012 by Lloyds Banking Group as Head of Digital Delivery in the Online Services Department, she was appointed Innovation Director and set up the Innovation Labs and the Digital Academy before being appointed Risk Transformation Director at Lloyds Banking Group. In September 2018, Claire Calmejane joined Societe Generale as Group Chief Innovation Officer. She is a member of the Group’s Management Committee.

Claire Calmejane

Chief Innovation Officer, Societe Generale

After this masterclass, you will be able to:

  • Comprehend the 4 phases of the technology-driven transformation of Finance

  • Confidently articulate the evolution of business models in Finance

  • Identify the main trends and opportunities in finance today

  • Describe how financial institutions, fintech startups and tech companies can benefit from various partnerships

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome to the Masterclass on Blockchain

    • Introduction by Huy

    • Preliminary Survey - Getting Started

    • Meet our Experts

    • Blockchain Masterclass Handbook

    • Blockchain Masterclass Glossary
  • 02

    Chapter 1: Introduction to Blockchain

    • Understanding the Concept of Centralisation and Decentralisation

    • Introduction and Definition

    • Characteristics of a Blockchain

    • Distributed Ledger and Consensus Mechanisms
  • 03

    Chapter 2: Blockchain Applications

    • The Potential of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology

    • Governance Tokens and their Significance in Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)

    • Understanding the Basics of DeFi and Its Impact on Traditional Finance

    • Quiz
  • 04

    Conclusion

    • Congratulations!
  • 05

    Follow One Blockchain Project a Day to Keep Learning

    • Follow One Project a Day!
  • 06

    Blockchain and Digital Assets Programme

    • Learn About Rearchitecting The Financial System

    • Learn About Blockchain and Digital Assets in Financial Services

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