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.
This course is part of the FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization
FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)
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FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation SpecializationThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
13 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.
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
Week
22 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.
12 videos (Total 104 min), 1 quiz
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
Week
32 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.
11 videos (Total 103 min), 1 quiz
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
Week
42 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.
9 videos (Total 80 min), 1 quiz
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
Instructor
Theodore Henry King CLARK
Associate ProfessorInformation Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management Department
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
HKUST - A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world.
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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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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