Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome to Fintech360

    • Welcome to Fintech360

    • A Welcome from the Programme Director

    • Join Our Community at CFTE!
  • 02

    6th June 2023: What is Fintech

    • Welcome to Course 1
  • 03

    Lesson 1: Introduction to Fintech

    • Introduction

    • Fintech Has Many Definitions

    • Our Definition of Fintech

    • Quizlet Exercise: Match the Company with Its Type!
  • 04

    Lesson 2: The Rise of Fintech

    • Introduction

    • How Fintech Started

    • The Perfect Storm
  • 05

    Lesson 3: Understanding Fintech Innovation

    • A Framework to Understand FinTech Innovation

    • Interview with Anne Boden
  • 06

    Lesson 4: Players in the FinTech Industry

    • Examples of the Latest Fintech Innovations

    • Interview with Rob Frohwein

    • Open a Revolut Account in 3 Minutes (or 24 Clicks)

  • 07

    Expert Q&A

    • Picking Huy's Brain

    • Interview with Melissa Guzy

    • Fintech Charts
  • 08

    6th June 2023 - What is Fintech Conclusion

    • Congratulations

    • What Are the Largest Fintech Companies? LIVE

    • What is Fintech Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 09

    7th June 2023: AI in Finance

    • Welcome from the Programme Director
  • 10

    Lesson 6: Introduction to AI

    • What is AI?

    • History & Adoption of AI

    • AI Initiatives

    • Readings
  • 11

    Lesson 7: AI Technologies

    • Introduction to AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning

    • Model Training

    • Interview with Jean-Phillipe Desbiolles

    • AI Training Exercise
  • 12

    Lesson 8: AI's Applications in Finance

    • Applying AI in Finance

    • A Deep Dive into NLP & RPA

    • Quizlet Exercise: Match the Definition
  • 13

    Lesson 9: AI Trends in Finance

    • AI and the Acceleration of Digitalisation

    • New Technologies and Applications

    • AI and the Great Reset

    • AI's Role in Inclusive, Responsible and Sustainable Finance

    • Readings

    • AI Charts
  • 14

    Lesson 10: The Role of People

    • Interview with Shameek Kundu
  • 15

    7th June 2023 - AI in Finance Conclusion

    • Congratulations!

    • AI in Finance Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 16

    13th June 2023: Open Banking

    • Welcome to Open Banking
  • 17

    Lesson 11: Introduction to Open Banking

    • What is Open Banking?

    • What are Platforms?

    • Platforms vs. Vertical Business Models

    • Impact of Open Banking and Platforms on Finance
  • 18

    Lesson 12: Open Banking Technologies

    • What is an API?

    • Construction of an API

    • REST

    • JSON

    • Replacing Screen Scraping using APIs
  • 19

    Lesson 13: Use Cases

    • Open Banking APIs: Benefits & Monetisation

    • Use Case 1: Data Aggregation

    • Use Case 2: Payments

    • Use Case 3: Value-Added Services

    • Use Case 4: Neo-banks
  • 20

    Lesson 14: Regulations & Standards

    • Implementation Methods of Open Banking Regulations

    • Why are Open Banking Models Regulated?

    • Examples of Global Regulations

    • Participants of Open Banking

    • Consent in Open Banking
  • 21

    Lesson 15: Open Banking Applications

    • Interview with Leon Muis

    • Interview with Keith Grose
  • 22

    13th June 2023 - Open Banking Conclusion

    • Congratulations!

    • Open Banking Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 23

    14th June 2023: Payments

    • Welcome to Week 4
  • 24

    Lesson 16: The History of Payments

    • Definition of Payments

    • The History of Payments
  • 25

    Lesson 17: Industry Fundamentals

    • Payment Accounts

    • Payment Instruments and Types of Payment

    • Payment Processing Flow
  • 26

    Lesson 18: Global Regulation

    • The European Union Regulators

    • The United States Regulators

    • Asia-Pacific Regulators
  • 27

    Lesson 19: New Payment Innovations and Technologies

    • The Payment Stack

    • The Key Players in The Modern Payments Stack

    • Collaboration Is The Key To Success

    • Expert Interview
  • 28

    Lesson 20: CBDCs

    • Definition of CBDCs

    • Programmable Money

    • Motivations behind CBDCs

    • Financial Inclusion and CBDCs
  • 29

    14th June 2023 - Payments Conclusion

    • Congratulations!

    • Payments Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 30

    20th June 2023: Regtech

    • Welcome to Regtech
  • 31

    Lesson 21: Regtech Fundamentals

    • What is RegTech

    • Topology of RegTech

    • Who are the Stakeholders
  • 32

    Lesson 22: Opportunity and Trends in RegTech

    • What are the Opportunities For Individuals?

    • Trends in RegTech
  • 33

    Lesson 23: RegTech Compliance

    • International Regulation

    • FinTech Needs RegTech

    • Supervisory Architecture
  • 34

    Lesson 24: Demand of Regtech

    • RegTech Use Cases

    • COVID 19

    • Regulators Supervisors
  • 35

    Lesson 25: Supply of RegTech

    • The Start-Up Ecosystem

    • Providers
  • 36

    20th June 2023 - Regtech Conclusion

    • Congratulations for Completing RegTech

    • Regtech Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 37

    21st June 2023: DeFi

    • Welcome to Digital Assets
  • 38

    Lesson 26: The Rise of Digital Assets

    • Overview

    • Digital Assets Today

    • Defining Digital Assets

    • Impact of Digital Assets
  • 39

    Lesson 27: Blockchain Fundamentals

    • Understanding Blockchain

    • The Building Blocks of Blockchain
  • 40

    Lesson 28: Cryptocurrencies

    • Overview

    • Definition and History

    • Wallets and Exchanges

    • Ecosystem

    • Applications
  • 41

    Lesson 29: DeFi

    • Overview

    • DeFi vs Institutional Finance

    • History

    • Comparison of DeFi and Institutional Finance

    • Decentralized Insurance
  • 42

    Lesson 30: NFTs

    • Mint your Fintech360 Certificate as an NFT
  • 43

    21st June 2023 - DeFi Congratulations

    • Congratulations on Completing Week of 19th June 2023 - DeFi

    • DeFi Handbook

    • Optional Quiz
  • 44

    Congratulations for Completing Fintech360!

    • Congratulations for Completing Fintech360!