This course "FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)" help you to understand RegTech and to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make recommendations to executives within the finance industry regarding how to react to these changes, e.g. Regulations to cryptocurrencies like BitCoin & Initial Coin Offering (ICO). It presents the views of several professors from the top business school in Asia as well as perspectives from industry professionals.
This course is part of the FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization
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FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation SpecializationThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyAbout this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 14 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Simplified)
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Introduction to FinTech Security & Regulation
In this module, learners will examine the relationship between security and regulation as twin methodologies for managing and reducing risk in financial services. Issues explored will include "What is RegTech?", "What is InsurTech?", and how can we determine when regulation and security are enough or too much to achieve important social & business objectives.
3 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 105 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
14 videos
1.2a Risk & Risk Management (Part 1)9m
1.2b Risk and Risk Management (Part 2)7m
1.3a Goals of Security & Regulation (Part 1)5m
1.3b Goals of Security & Regulation (Part 2)7m
1.4a What is RegTech? (Part 1)6m
1.4b What is RegTech? (Part 2)6m
1.5a What is InsurTech? (Part 1)10m
1.5b What is InsurTech? (Part 2)4m
1.6a Do regulations help society? (Part 1)8m
1.6b Do regulations help society? (Part 2)6m
1.7a How much security is optimal? (Part 1)8m
1.7b How much security is optimal? (Part 2)9m
1.8 FinTech Security and Regulation : Introduction & Overview Summary6m
2 readings
Course Outline10m
Assignment & Grading10m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Risk Management & Government Control
In this module, we explore some of the tools government use to regulate financial markets and discuss potential challenges for FinTech innovators in complying with these regulations. Some basic terms commonly used in finance such as AML & KYC are defined and described. We examine the role of different government agencies as well as alternative social objectives that influence the development of regulations over time.
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 104 min)
12 videos
2.2 AML & KYC in FinTech11m
2.3 Interview with the Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Asia Pacific about RegTech13m
2.4a Government Regulation to Protect Consumers (Part 1)9m
2.4b Government Regulation to Protect Consumers (Part 2)7m
2.5a Regulation to Increase Tax Compliance & Control (Part 1)8m
2.5b Regulation to Increase Tax Compliance & Control (Part 2)7m
2.6a Insurance, Risk Management, and Controls to Protect Society (Part 1)9m
2.6b Insurance, Risk Management, and Controls to Protect Society (Part 2)4m
2.7a Weak Regulations lead to Financial Crisis & Meltdown: AIG case study (Part 1)9m
2.7b Weak Regulations lead to Financial Crisis & Meltdown: AIG case study (Part 2)9m
2.8 Risk Management & Government Control Summary8m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Fraud, Crimes, & Security
In this module, we discuss the issues and challenges of preventing and detecting fraud and crime in financial markets. Topic discuss will include data theft and related security technologies, human challenges in implementing effective security, and electronic evidence & digital forensics issues. Recommendations for FinTech firms are provided to reduce risk of fraud and crime.
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 103 min)
11 videos
3.2a Cybersecurity- Data and Related Technologies (Part 1)10m
3.2b Cybersecurity- Data and Related Technologies (Part 2)11m
3.3a Cybersecurity - Human Related Issues (Part 1)7m
3.3b Cybersecurity - Human Related Issues (Part 2)10m
3.4a Digital Forensics & Electronic Evidence Discovery (Part 1)9m
3.4b Digital Forensics & Electronic Evidence Discovery (Part 2)11m
3.5a UN Model Law on E-commerce & FinTech (Part 1)9m
3.5b UN Model Law on E-commerce & FinTech (Part 2)15m
3.6 Recommendations for FinTech Firms on Cybersecurity7m
3.7 Fraud, Crimes, & Security Summary5m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Global Trends and Government Initiatives in RegTech
In this module, learners will explore a variety of government initiatives related to FinTech & RegTech. Topics included open banking APIs in Europe, crypto-currency & ICO regulations, evolution of FinTech regulations in US & Europe, China regulations on FinTech, and regulatory issues in HK, Singapore & other jurisdictions.
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 80 min)
9 videos
4.2a UK Open Banking Initiative (Part 1)9m
4.2b UK Open Banking Initiative (Part 2)9m
4.3 USA and European Regulations on FinTech9m
4.4 Cryptocurrencies & ICO Regulations10m
4.5 FinTech Innovation by Government - Berkeley ICO8m
4.6 China Regulations and Restrictions on FinTech9m
4.7 Hong Kong, Singapore, & Other Markets on RegTech10m
4.8 Global Trends and Government Initiatives in RegTech Summary7m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz20m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM FINTECH SECURITY AND REGULATION (REGTECH)
by JMMay 26, 2019
Very informative and glueing. Professor's method of teaching was very lucid and to the point. Great value for those who want to understand the regulatory aspects that may impact Fintech going forward.
by SRNov 9, 2019
Best course for learning about different regualtory environment. Hope this course will be updated as per new requirements and knowledge and researches and new fintech strategies around the world
by RFApr 18, 2020
The lectures were great. The readings were on point. The final was disappointing and having to rate three reports of your peers takes too long when reports are not available to review
by DAMay 26, 2020
Very good course content wise....may be you can also think of starting country specific learning modules along with best industry standards like FATF does in FCC...thank you.
About the FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization
Objective
This Specialization is intended for finance professional who are seeking to develop skills and understanding of FinTech. Through these four courses, you will cover FinTech foundations and overview, FinTech security and regulation (RegTech), FinTech risk management and FinTech disruptive innovation: implications to society, which will prepare you to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make decisions regarding how to react to these changes.
Key Benefits
You will earn a FinTech specialization certificate offered by the HKUST and Coursera after completing all four courses. You can add to your resume and Linkedin profile which can benefit to your career in finance industry. Also you will gain knowledge and insights in FinTech for your current and future career development in Finance industry.
Who is this Specialization for?
Everyone who is interested in FinTech and wants to learn more is welcome and will benefit from this course, and is useful for finance executives, government officers, entrepreneurs, consumers and investors of FinTech.
To know more...
Find out more and watch the FinTech specialization promotional video on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/MmqNLp4iuZE
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