Advanced Certificate in FinTech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance Module 5: Regulation, Policy, and Compliance in FinTech and Sustainable Finance
About This Course
Regulation, policy, and compliance are crucial in shaping both sustainable FinTech and traditional FinTech. The evolving FinTech sector is increasingly focused on integrating sustainability practices, with regulatory frameworks emphasising alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Sustainable FinTech addresses global challenges through eco-friendly technologies and responsible business practices. Regulatory bodies play a key role in creating an environment that fosters innovation while ensuring consumer rights, data privacy, and financial stability. Compliance is not just a legal requirement but also essential for building trust in the FinTech ecosystem.
Striking a balance between innovation and regulatory compliance poses a challenge for sustainable FinTech, highlighting the need for collaboration between regulators, policymakers, and FinTech innovators to establish frameworks promoting sustainability and ethical practices. This module will dissect the policy environment affecting FinTech and sustainable finance, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to handle compliance and ethical considerations while innovating in the space of green finance.
What You'll Learn
• Navigate the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to FinTech and sustainable FinTech
• Understand the regulatory challenges in FinTech and the implications of FinTech solutions in sustainable finance
• Evaluate the role of policy in shaping the growth and direction of sustainable FinTech initiatives
• Develop critical thinking on the policy recommendations that could support the advancement of sustainable FinTech while ensuring ethical integrity and social responsibility
• Unpack the regulatory landscape for FinTech with special attention to sustainable finance, climate-related financial disclosures, and potential considerations
• Discuss the role of financial regulators, international frameworks, and policy trends that are shaping the sustainable FinTech ecosystem
• Delve into the governance component of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), emphasising ethical decision-making, transparency, and accountability
Entry Requirements
Nil