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 Technology

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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.
You will learn about how FinTech and RegTech disrupt and transform finance industry, such as challenges in protecting data and security with digital forensics, risk management and corporate governance in banking industry in terms of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML), and how governments in different countries take initiatives in FinTech and RegTech.

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Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management Department

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to FinTech Security & Regulation

3 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 105 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

14 videos

1.1 Course & Module 1 Introduction6m1.2a Risk & Risk Management (Part 1)9m1.2b Risk and Risk Management (Part 2)7m1.3a Goals of Security & Regulation (Part 1)5m1.3b Goals of Security & Regulation (Part 2)7m1.4a What is RegTech? (Part 1)6m1.4b What is RegTech? (Part 2)6m1.5a What is InsurTech? (Part 1)10m1.5b What is InsurTech? (Part 2)4m1.6a Do regulations help society? (Part 1)8m1.6b Do regulations help society? (Part 2)6m1.7a How much security is optimal? (Part 1)8m1.7b How much security is optimal? (Part 2)9m1.8 FinTech Security and Regulation : Introduction & Overview Summary6m

2 readings

Course Outline10mAssignment & Grading10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

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

2.1 Introduction to Risk Management & Government Control5m2.2 AML & KYC in FinTech11m2.3 Interview with the Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Asia Pacific about RegTech13m2.4a Government Regulation to Protect Consumers (Part 1)9m2.4b Government Regulation to Protect Consumers (Part 2)7m2.5a Regulation to Increase Tax Compliance & Control (Part 1)8m2.5b Regulation to Increase Tax Compliance & Control (Part 2)7m2.6a Insurance, Risk Management, and Controls to Protect Society (Part 1)9m2.6b Insurance, Risk Management, and Controls to Protect Society (Part 2)4m2.7a Weak Regulations lead to Financial Crisis & Meltdown: AIG case study (Part 1)9m2.7b Weak Regulations lead to Financial Crisis & Meltdown: AIG case study (Part 2)9m2.8 Risk Management & Government Control Summary8m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz20m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Fraud, Crimes, & Security

2 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 103 min)

11 videos

3.1 Introduction to Fraud, Crimes, & Security2m3.2a Cybersecurity- Data and Related Technologies (Part 1)10m3.2b Cybersecurity- Data and Related Technologies (Part 2)11m3.3a Cybersecurity - Human Related Issues (Part 1)7m3.3b Cybersecurity - Human Related Issues (Part 2)10m3.4a Digital Forensics & Electronic Evidence Discovery (Part 1)9m3.4b Digital Forensics & Electronic Evidence Discovery (Part 2)11m3.5a UN Model Law on E-commerce & FinTech (Part 1)9m3.5b UN Model Law on E-commerce & FinTech (Part 2)15m3.6 Recommendations for FinTech Firms on Cybersecurity7m3.7 Fraud, Crimes, & Security Summary5m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz20m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Global Trends and Government Initiatives in RegTech

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 80 min)

9 videos

4.1 Introduction to Global Trends & Government Initiatives in RegTech5m4.2a UK Open Banking Initiative (Part 1)9m4.2b UK Open Banking Initiative (Part 2)9m4.3 USA and European Regulations on FinTech9m4.4 Cryptocurrencies & ICO Regulations10m4.5 FinTech Innovation by Government - Berkeley ICO8m4.6 China Regulations and Restrictions on FinTech9m4.7 Hong Kong, Singapore, & Other Markets on RegTech10m4.8 Global Trends and Government Initiatives in RegTech Summary7m

1 practice exercise

Module 4 Quiz20m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FINTECH SECURITY AND REGULATION (REGTECH)

by DDFeb 28, 2021

Great Course. Very interesting and great survey of the issues around fintech regulation and security issues.

by SOAug 11, 2022

The course give an overview on how to address the regulatory concern on fintech.

i will reccommend this to beginners who want to have a career switch in fintech space

by SKAug 15, 2020

Thanks a lot for educating me on such a wonderful course

by OSJan 2, 2022

i realy enjoyed this course. i look forward to further this study. This couirse should be recommended to all financial institutions staff. Thansk to cousera for this urge opportunity

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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

FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

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