The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

FinTech Risk Management

This course is part of FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization

Taught in English

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Garvin Percy DIAS
 Theodore Henry King CLARK

Instructors: Garvin Percy DIAS

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15 hours (approximately)
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will focus on the financial perspective of FinTech compliance and assurance. Failure to comply with regulations can result in large fines as well as business failures. However, financial compliance is only one part of risk management for FinTech firms.

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9 videos2 readings1 quiz2 discussion prompts

In this module, we examine different types of risks and explain why operational risks and business risks are becoming more important to FinTech firms. The second, third and fourth derivatives for different types of risks are explained and compared. Techniques and tools for risk analysis and internal controls are also described.

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11 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

In this module, learners will gain a overall IT perspective of business application development and compliance in this area. We will examine 3 different system changeover methods when implementing new system & replacing the old system and the comparison. Also we will look into the risks associate with new system development and compliance of change management process.

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10 videos1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this module, learners will gain an overall picture of business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan. It's essential to plan ahead before something bad happen to the systems (e.g. Data breach or cyber hacking) We will discuss the process of creating a business continuity plan for an organisation and the strategies in data back up and restoration policy.

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11 videos1 quiz

In this module, learners will complete a final project for the course involving research on how FinTech creates new sources of risks & challenges to large existing financial institutions and develop business strategies balancing the risks in operation, reputation and the stability of those firms.

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1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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4.7 (50 ratings)
Garvin Percy DIAS
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
4 Courses98,334 learners
 Theodore Henry King CLARK
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
10 Courses69,597 learners

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