This course introduces you to several topics in financial technology (FinTech) and its applications in investment management. We will cover cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, innovations in the payment system, marketplace lending, and technology innovations in the insurance industry. The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the business models under these innovations, the challenges FinTech firms face, and the major concerns financial regulators have. The course provides the necessary knowledge for those interested in a career in the FinTech industry, but it also helps you understand how financial technology innovations affect our daily lives. The course is a prescribed elective for all banking and finance students and an elective for all other NBS students.
Prerequisite Graph
Required first
AB1201Financial ManagementFintech in Investment Management
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