Technological innovation is at the core of banking and finance today, with banks developing new products and services to meet evolving customer expectations.
This course is specially developed to equip the banking and finance frontline staff or managers with all the fintech innovations and blockchain applications so that they can handle customer inquiries and explain the innovations in simple conversation.
This course is highly recommended for those in Banking, Finance, and Fintech industries as we demystify the forces shaping the financial services industry and bring you the latest fintech and blockchain innovations, knowledge, and skills.
In this highly interactive session, participants are empowered with fundamental knowledge of these emerging technologies and their use cases in today's industry. Through practical case studies, participants will deepen their understanding of Fintech as they critically evaluate the use cases of these emerging technologies and learn how they have contributed to business processes and customer engagement. Participants will also understand the latest trends in cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and financial assets tokenization and gain insights into the future of capital markets.
Are you prepared for the new Fintech Innovations and Blockchain Applications?
New technological innovations are poised to fundamentally transform the financial industry in the coming decades, resulting in abundant career opportunities for FinTech professionals who are well-versed in the dual languages of tech and finance.
Part Time
20 MCQs
2-day interactive instructor-led training
Duration: 14 Hrs
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Day 1:
(1) Overview of Fintech in Singapore and Asia
(2) Dynamics between Financial Institutions and Fintechs
(3) Payments Landscape and Digital Currencies
(4) Insights to the Future of Fintech and Future of Work
Day 2:
(1) Introduction to Digital Assets
(2) Introduction to Marketplace and Digital Exchange
(3) Business Use Cases of Digital Assets and Case Studies
(4) Regulatory Considerations and Governance Framework
(5) Insights to the Future Capital Markets
Upon completion of the course, the students would be able to:
Minimum a diploma in any specialization
Master of Business Administration, MBA
BERNARD SOO has more than 17 years of professional experience in the Banking and Wealth Management Industry, of which 7 years was in the frontline serving High-Networth Individual across the region and more than 10 years in management designing wealth propositions and equities product management.
During his stint at Standard Chartered Bank, Bernard was Head of Wealth Proposition in charge of designing various propositions ranging from retirement planning, children's education, and legacy planning to accredited investor propositions for High Networth Individuals. In addition, Bernard was also Head of the Online Equities Trading platform, in charge of product management, business strategy, and management of the online equities business. In UOB, Bernard was Head of Digital Wealth Proposition and also the Product Owner of UOB Roboadviser, Simple Invest, and Simple Insure, and also the Business Lead representing UOB in the MAS-driven Open Banking initiative.
Bernard is currently an Executive Committee Member in the Singapore Fintech Association, representing the Fintech community in Singapore. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer of CitaDAO, a DeFi Property Tokenisaing platform. He has more than 5 years of experience in Fintech, providing consultation and product development. He has also been conducting outreach and training on emerging technologies for the past 3 years.
About IBF Certification for courses eligible for IBF Qualified (IBFQ)
Participants who successfully complete this course and fulfill the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role can apply to be conferred the IBF Qualified (IBFQ) certification status.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
About IBF Certification for courses eligible for IBF Advanced (Level 2/3)
Participants who successfully complete this course with at least 3 years of relevant financial services industry experience and fulfill the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role can apply to be conferred the IBF Advanced (Level 2/3) certification status.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
About IBF Certification
This course addresses the following Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) and proficiency level: • <TSC and its corresponding proficiency level>
Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio (https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/MySkills-Portfolio.aspx) to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
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| Course Fee Payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $1,750.00 | $1,907.50 |
| Individual Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| (Individual Sponsored - Banking and Finance) Singaporeans aged 40 and above -70% | $525.00 | $682.50 |
| (Individual Sponsored) Singaporeans age below 40 and all PRs - 50% | $875.00 | $1,032.50 |
| (Individual Sponsored - Non-Financial Institution and Foreigners) - No Funding | $1,750.00 | $1,907.50 |
| Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | ||
| SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| (Company Sponsored - Banking and Finance ) Singaporeans aged 40 and above - 70% | $525.00 | $682.50 |
| Company Sponsored (Banking and Finance) - Singaporeans aged 40 and below and all PRs - 50% | $875.00 | $1,032.50 |
| Non-SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| (Company Sponsored - Banking and Finance) Singaporeans aged 40 and above - 70% | $525.00 | $682.50 |
| Company Sponsored (Banking and Finance) - Singaporeans aged 40 and below and all PRs- 50% | $875.00 | $1,032.50 |
This program has been certified under the IBF Standards and is qualified for subsidizing under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all qualification criteria being met.
For all courses commencing after 01st Jan 2023:
Self-Sponsored Category (in the Finance and Banking Industries)
Company-Sponsored Category (in the Finance and Banking Industries)
For Individual & Companies NOT in the Finance and Banking Industries
For the latest IBF subsidy scheme, please refer to IBF website https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
- To qualify for the funding, a trainee MUST successfully complete the course (including achieving at least 75% attendance and passing all assessments)
- NTUC Members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
Please note that prices are subject to change.