FinTech essentially encapsulates the intersection between the financial services industry and technology. The importance of FinTech is evidenced in the manner in which it is currently disrupting traditional financial models and structures. The disruption caused by FinTech offers both opportunities and challenges to large and small financial services companies in South Africa.
The Introduction to Fintech course explores FinTech developments taking place in South Africa, in order to facilitate a better understanding of the importance of FinTech and less resistance to adapting to changes. In addition, the course explores examples of technology as it is being used to innovate in the insurance industry.
Course outcomes
Once you have completed this course you will be able to:
| ● | Understand the importance of FinTech in South Africa |
| ● | Recognise, understand and explain the different FinTech domains |
| ● | Understand developments occurring in the payment industry sphere |
| ● | Understand the compliance issues relating to robo-advice |
| ● | Understand the primary compliance issues (and the skills needed) for FinTech start-ups |
This course has been approved for 3 FSCA CPD hours.
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