FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

What the title points to

This beginner course from HKUST centres on FinTech, the meeting point of finance and technology. The title pairs two threads: how the finance industry is being transformed, and how that change is regulated.

Who it suits

Learners new to fintech will find a clear entry point, since the course is pitched at beginners. Professionals in finance who need a grounded picture of how regulation and technology interact may also find the subject directly relevant to their work.

Background to keep in mind

In general terms, fintech refers to software, data and digital platforms used for payments, lending, investing and banking services. Regulators have to weigh new products against consumer protection and financial stability, which is why the regulatory side of the subject matters as much as the technology.

• Check the full syllabus on the course page, since the listing itself is brief.
• Read the course alongside current news on financial regulation to test its ideas.