Advanced FinTech

Course description

We offer this programme on in-company basis only and can deliver it either virtually or in-person in any location worldwide. Contact us to discuss your requirements. 

This FinTech course is very practical and interactive and will include discussions, many case studies and Q&As. You will receive set of course materials and certificate on completion. Register now – limited places!

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The explosion of Financial Technology (FinTech) business models, products and services has created a wide range of technologies and businesses within Banking and Financial Services. New FinTech competitors are challenging every aspect of Traditional Banking and Financial Services, creating an urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of these emerging models and technologies.

This course covers the practical aspects of different FinTech business models, including a comprehensive overview of technologies such as OpenBanking API frameworks, Payment Systems and Payment Gateways, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technologies, Online and Mobile Banking, AI based Lending and Credit, and RoboAdvisors and Online Trading.

What will you learn

By the end of this course you will:  

  • Gain detailed understanding of technologies such as the different Payment API frameworks, Big Data and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Distributed Ledger Technologies and cryptocurrencies (including CBDC)
  • Understand the differences between key cryptocurrency models like BitCoin, Ethereum and Stable Digital and StableCoins
  • Explore Robotics Process Automation 
  • Learn about the use of Bots in Retail and Institutional Finance, RoboAdvisor technologies, and other main FinTech frameworks
  • Understand of the key regulatory drivers for Advanced FinTech, like markets and securities infrastructure regulations, Financial Stability regulations, Data and Privacy Regulations, Open Banking Directives, within banking and financial services in the US, EMEA and APAC.

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Main topics covered during this training

  • Background and Scope
  • Key Technology drivers facilitating Fintech
  • Open Banking
  • Payment Systems and Gateways
  • Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
  • Digital Banking
  • Robo-Advisors and Online Trading
  • Use of FinTech in InsurTech
  • Key Technology Drivers including Big Data and Cloud Computing/Distributed Computing, AI and Quantum Computing, Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Gamification of Finance and the Metaverse

Who should attend

  • Investment and Operations Analysts and Managers
  • Banking Technology Managers
  • Banking and Markets Regulatory analysts
  • Compliance Managers
  • Audit Managers and Analysts
  • HR

Advanced FinTech Course

The programme is split into 3 x 4.5 hrs sessions.

Background and Scope

  • Recap of FinTech concepts – Payment Systems/Gateways, Blockchain, Digital Banking and Lending, Robo-Advisors and Investments, Insurtech
  • Key Technology changes facilitating Fintech – Mobile and Network technologies, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Quantum Computing, Metaverse
  • Fintech and Insurtech Process and Data Flows

Open Banking

  • Open APIs and OpenFinance API Framework
  • Banking As a Service
  • Security Risks
  • Case Study: Open Banking in Nigeria

Payment Systems and Gateways

  • Market Infrastructure for Payments Globally
  • Cross Border Payments and Remittances
  • Digital and Mobile Payments, Financing, Banking and Credit
  • Case Studies: M-Pesa and Stripe

Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

  • Distributed Ledger Technology – Timestamping, Security, Immutability, Programmability
  • Cryptocurrencies – Proof of Stake and Proof of Work concepts
  • Blockchain Technologies and applications
  • Use of Blockchain in Fintech – Currencies, Smart Contracts
  • Case Study: Ethereum

Digital Banking

  • Online and Mobile Banking
  • AI enabled Lending, Credit Assessments, Peer to Peer Lending
  • Digital CRM, Channel Management
  • Robotics Process Automation
  • Case Study: Revolut

Robo-Advisors and Online Trading

  • Automated Asset and Fund Management
  • Online Trading and StockBroking; Meme Stocks
  • AI and Quantum Computing Based Investing and Risk Management
  • Crowdfunding and App based Fundraising
  • Case Study: Voya Finance

InsurTech

  • Actuarial and Risk Management Technologies
  • E-insurers
  • Automated Liability Management

Key Technology Drivers

  • Big Data and Cloud Computing/Distributed Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
  • Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • Gamification of Finance and the Metaverse
  • Social media and App based Finance
  • Recent Developments and Future direction of travel

 

Trainer

The trainer is an industry advisor and regulatory expert with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, asset management and Regulatory Technology (RegTech). He is an industry expert in Financial Regulation, RegTech, Open Banking, Digital Payments and Payments Systems and cover all the key banking and finance regulations across US, EMEA and APAC including MIFID II, EMIR, CASS, SFTR, IFR/IFD, Dodd Frank, FINMA (SIX), HKMA MAS and SFC, IBOR Transitions, SMCR, and ESG Regulations such as SFDR.

He has a deep expertise in analysing and implementing FinTech lending and asset management models, including Digital Banking and Digital Assets infrastructure (using Blockchain for central banking (CBDCs)) and is experienced in strategic regulatory Technology, Process and Platform management, particularly creating future state Open Banking APIs, Payment Platforms, RegTech Big Data platforms, and incorporating Risk and Governance policies 

His recent key engagements include banks such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and Barclays and buy side firms such as T. Rowe Price, Ruffer, M&G and Investec Asset Management. He is also a member and advisor of Industry association committees for regulatory consultations with bodies such as ESMA, FCA, PRA/Bank of England and SEC.

 

FAQ

We offer banking and finance courses as well as soft skills and business management training. You can either attend an open public course in London or Dubai or arrange customised in-house training to be delivered in any of your offices worldwide.

Most of our public courses are run over 2 full days. Some programmes are offered as a 1 or 3 day training.

In-house training is tailored to client’s requirements and can be organised over 1 day, 2-3 weeks or longer.

Public courses are organised mainly in London and Dubai. Occasionally we organise courses in other centres like Paris or New York. Check our public course calendar for the current list of programmes. We use a range of training venues, all in the centre of the cities and with excellent transport links to the airports and train stations.

In London we use venues in the centre (near Oxford Circus station or in Mayfair) or in the City (near Liverpool Street or Moorgate stations).

In Dubai our courses are organised in one of 4-5* hotels in the Deira district. Once you register we will send you detailed information together with accommodation options if required.

Our in-house courses can be delivered anywhere in the world. We work with over 25 trainers worldwide. Contact us do discuss your requirements. Check our list of available programmes.

Our courses are run in central locations from 9 a.m until 5-5.30 p.m. There are 2 coffee breaks and a lunch break. Lunch is always provided in the venue.

Dress code is smart casual.

All our programmes are taught by senior specialists who have spent many years in their respective sectors, working as senior managers and head of departments, so they understand very well the market and the challenges you are facing.

The experience of our trainers allows us to create very practical programmes, focused on current market trends and challenges. You can be sure that you will gain the knowledge which can be instantly applied in your workplace after the course. You will be analysing real life case studies, take part in group exercises and discussions as well as role plays, whenever applicable.

We want our courses to be as practical and interactive as possible so we limit the number of participants in order to optimise your time with the trainer and allow you to ask questions which are important for you.

In order to understand your requirements and expectations, we will send you a pre-course questionnaire.

You will also receive post-course support so if you have any questions after you left the training, you are welcome to contact us.

There are 2 easy ways to register:

  1. Go to the course of your choice and click Register Now button to fill the registration page
  2. Email us to enquiry@eurekafinancial.com

After you register, we will send you registration confirmation and an invoice so you can arrange the payment. Please note that your place is not confirmed until we receive it.

If you register within Early Bird discount period, there’s limited time to arrange the payment in order to be eligible for the discount. You will find all the details on the invoice.

We don’t advise to make any travel and hotel arrangements until you receive full course confirmation from us.

We will send you venue and course details as soon as possible but most likely about 3-4 weeks prior to the course commencement.

You can pay by:

  • Making a bank transfer
  • Debit/credit card
  • Cheque payable to Eureka Financial Ltd. - only within UK

Just mark preferred paying option on the registration form. Whichever form of payment you choose we will always send you an invoice.

If you pay by card, a 2.2% processing fee will be added. We will send you authorisation form so you can give us your card details.

Included in the price of a public course are:

  • Course tutorial
  • Take away course materials
  • Course Certificate
  • Lunch on the days of the training as well as drinks and snacks throughout the course

The price doesn’t include accommodation, flights, transfers and any additional costs outside of the training venue.

Yes, we always offer Early Bird discount, so the sooner you register the more savings you can make. We also offer group discounts and if you register for 2 or more programmes at the same time.

If you are a full time student or unemployed, we offer a 25% discount of the full price of the training. Student ID or unemployment status confirmation is required to claim this discount.

If you attend one of our courses you will be entitled to a special discount for a year after the last course you attend with us. Also, if you have attended and recommended us to a friend, both you and your friend will receive a special discount. You will receive more information about it after you attend the course.

See our Customer Loyalty Discounts page for more details.

All our courses based in the UK are subject to the VAT charge of 20%. This fee is irrespective of the country of residence of the delegates.

You can, however, claim the VAT back by contacting UK tax office - HMRC, and filling the relevant form, as long as you comply with the following rules:

For Delegates coming from the EU countries

If you represent a registered business in another EU country, you can use the Refund Scheme to reclaim VAT you pay in the UK as long as all of the following apply:

  • You're not registered for VAT in the UK and don't have to, or can't be, registered here
  • You don't have a place of business or a residence in the UK
  • You don't make any supplies in the UK

You can find some more information here. In order to claim the VAT you have to fill Form 65.

For the Delegates from Non EU countries

If you represent a registered business in a non-EU country, you can use the Refund Scheme to reclaim VAT you pay in the UK as long as all of the following apply:

  • You're not registered for VAT in the UK and don't have to, or can't be, registered here
  • You don't have a place of business or a residence in the EU
  • You can only use the Refund Scheme if your own country operates a similar scheme and makes it available to UK businesses. If your country has its own Refund Scheme but doesn't let UK businesses use it, you can't claim under the UK Refund Scheme.
  • You don't make any supplies in the UK

If the following rules apply to you, please fill the 65A form and send it to HMRC.

Webinars

You can cancel your participation up to a month before the course and receive a refund minus 10% of the full course value. Between 2-4 weeks before the course you will be charged 50% cancellation fee and if you cancel less than 2 weeks before the course you can only offer your place to a colleague. Up to 2 weeks before the course you can reregister for another edition for 10% reregistration fee if there is another webinar offered or you can rebook for a course in London by paying the difference in price plus 10% reregistration fee.

Classroom Courses

If there is any official travel restriction or difficulty related to the COVID pandemic around the time of the course we will convert the training into a webinar or offer to attend the next classroom edition at no extra cost.

If you are unable to attend the course, you can either send a replacement at no extra charge or, up to 10 days before the training, you can transfer your booking to another edition within the next 6 months paying administrative fee of 20% of the full course price. For any cancellation requests received between 11 days and 4 weeks from the course we offer 50% refund or reregistration to another edition for 25% of the value of the booking. For any cancellation requests received more than 4 weeks before the course date we will offer a refund less an administration fee of 10% of the full course price.

Cancellations must be made in writing (letter or email) and reach our office four weeks prior to the course date. We regret that only limited refunds can be given after this period as per points above. Non-attendance without any notification will be charged at full rate. Your place on a course is not guaranteed until we receive the payment. All payments must be made in full before the course date.

All our trainers have been working for many years in their respective sectors before they begun to teach so they bring a wealth of practical experience to the classroom.

Most of them used to work for 15 or more years in the financial sector and corporate world, and were holding positions of Directors, VP and Senior Managers. Some of them have published books and have written articles for specialised magazines and newspapers including FT, The Independent, The Times etc. You can find detailed biography of each trainer on the page of the course you want to register for.

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course you attend.

If you have to apply for a Visa to attend a course in the UK, we will issue a letter to support your application. The letter will be issued only after the payment for the course has been made.

It is delegate’s responsibility to obtain a Visa and failure to do so will not make the participant exempt from the cancellation policy.

Anyone suspected of applying for a training course simply to gain a Visa letter will be reported to their embassy.

We will need the following information to issue an invitation letter:

  • Full name as it appears on your passport
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number
  • Passport issue date
  • Passport expiry date

This topic can be arranged on in-company basis. If you have a group of 4 or more we can customise it and deliver in any location worldwide. Contact us to discuss your requirements

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