Future of FinTech, DeFi and Token Economics
Today’s financial climate – strained by the ‘Great Resignation’, outdated central banking policies, artificially restrained interest rates, and other factors – has shaken confidence worldwide in major financial institutions. As a result, individuals and institutions are looking for new and innovative ways to preserve and generate wealth.
Who Should Attend
Individuals interested in a solid understanding of DeFi, API Banking, and Digital Currency
Professionals exploring the potential applications of DeFi, API Banking, and Digital Currency
Driven individuals looking to upskill and discover the future of finance and technology
Overview
Technology is advancing at an accelerating rate and it can be difficult to keep track in this digital age. In just the last 20 years, the world has seen a fair share of repercussions from this evolution trickling into the finance and banking industries. From crowdfunding to digital currencies, the marriage of technology and traditional finance into a wholly new industry: Fintech – has and will continue to make waves around the world. What are these exciting developments, and what do they spell for traditional financial institutions across the world? This module aims to provide participants with a conceptual framework of the most exciting advancements in the financial industry, and an exploration of its implications and applications.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:
Understand DeFi, digital currencies and token economics in Web 3.0
Explore the various types of digital currencies and token economics circulating in the market, and evaluate their risks
Consider the pros and cons of DeFi and explore its potential in organisations
Identify the efforts being taken by traditional financial institutions to adapt, such as
Application Programming Interface (API) Banking;
Open Banking; and
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Understand the role of RegTech and its applications in Web 3.0
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Dates
1 - 2 Dec 2025
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