Advanced Certificate in FinTech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance Module 1: FinTech and InsurTech - Global Outlook and Emerging Technology
About This Course
At the intersection of financial technology (FinTech) and the increasingly important sectors of sustainability, social impact, and climate finance, enterprises need to leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics to transform the financial landscape and driving forward the agenda for responsible and sustainable finance. This certificate programme delves into the practical applications of responsible finance, technology innovation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, where participants will gain insights into responsible finance practices, green bonds, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, and carbon credit marketplaces, providing an understanding of the scale and potential of FinTech to address global sustainability challenges and using it as a force for good.
Module 1 looks into how emerging technologies are reshaping the way people manage finances and navigate risks in the digital age, offering swift and secure financial transactions while revolutionising insurance with personalised, data-driven solutions. Learn the evolving roles and skill sets needed for FinTech innovation, latest trends in investments and valuations and insights into the transformative landscape of Green FinTech and InsurTech. By the end of the programme, participants would have gained a solid understanding of global FinTech and InsurTech, with a focus on digital banking, insurtech, stablecoins, and digital currency.
What You'll Learn
• Understand the fundamentals of FinTech, InsurTech and Sustainable Finance
• Understand the classification of green activities for financial institutions
• Explore Green FinTech and its role in leveraging digital utilities for trusted ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data
• Acquire insights into the development and emerging technology trends in Sustainable Finance
• Explore emerging technology and FinTech initiatives in climate finance, including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data in green investment and carbon credit trading
• Critically assess the value chain of sustainable FinTech, and InsurTech businesses and their contribution to global sustainability efforts
• Understand the current regulatory and supervisory approach for the financial sector on environmental and climate-related risk management
Entry Requirements
Nil