FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations
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Course Summary
This course provides an overview of the fintech industry with a focus on payments and regulations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future of fintech, as well as the impact of regulations on innovation and growth.Key Learning Points
- Understand the current state and future of fintech industry
- Learn about the impact of regulations on innovation and growth in fintech
- Explore the world of payments and the latest trends in the industry
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Learning Outcomes
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fintech industry
- Learn about the latest trends in payments and regulations
- Understand the impact of regulations on innovation and growth in fintech
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of finance and technology
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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Description
In this course, you’ll learn the key components of modern-day investment strategies which utilize fintech. Professors Natasha Sarin and Chris Geczy of the Wharton School have designed this course to help you understand the complex structure of payment methods and financial regulations, so you can determine how fintech plays a role in the future of investing. Through analysis of robo-advising and changing demographic forces, you’ll learn how basic elements of trust underlie complex choice architecture in investments and impact investing. You’ll also explore payment methodologies and how fintech is emerging as an entrepreneurial solution to both investments and payment systems. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify different financial technologies, and understand the dynamic between the innovations and regulations, and employ best practices in developing a fintech strategy for yourself or your business. No prerequisites are required for this course, although a basic understanding of credit cards and other payment methods is helpful.
Outline
- Module 1: Overview of FinTech & Market Size
- Introduction
- What is FinTech?
- Robo-Advising
- Defining the Market Size
- Attitudes Towards Financial Apps
- Assets Under Management of Robo-Advisors
- The Insurtech Market
- The Global Market
- Module 1 Lecture Slides
- Module 2: Key Considerations in FinTech
- Key Considerations in FinTech
- Millennials' Attitude Towards Financial Advice
- Risk Aversion
- Millennials and Social Impact
- Trust in FinTech
- Choice Architecture
- Module 2 Lecture Slides
- Module 3: Payments
- Professor Sarin Introduction
- History of Payment Methods
- Current Global Trends in Payment Methods
- Two-Sided Payment Markets
- Complexity of Payment Process
- Cost Burden for Merchants
- Who Pays for Credit Card Reward
- Introduction to Regulation
- US Credit Regulation
- International Credit Regulation
- Future of Payment Networks
- Module 3 Lecture Slides
- Module 4: Regulation
- Perspectives on Regulation
- The Regulation Innovation Tradeoff
- The Great Recession
- Emergence of FinTech
- FinTech Growth & Benefits
- Issues with FinTech
- Issues Regulating FinTech
- US FinTech Regulation
- Global FinTech Regulation
- RegTech and Looking Forward
- Thank You
- Module 4 Lecture Slides
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for Wharton FinTech: Payments, Regulations, and Cryptocurrency to learn about the course content and instructor. Users have rated this course highly and found it to be informative and engaging. One key aspect that many users appreciated was the comprehensive coverage of various fintech topics.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of various fintech topicsPros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of fintech topics
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
- Interactive and well-structured course material
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic for their level of knowledge
- Limited practical applications discussed
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
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