• Course Description:

    The course studies the use of regulatory technology, or RegTech, in the context of regulatory monitoring, reporting and compliance.  It demonstrates that the true potential of RegTech lies in its ability to effect a profound transition from a Know Your Customer (KYC) to a Know Your Data (KYD) approach, which relies on efficient processes for the collection, formatting and analysis of reported data.  The course covers the RegTech landscape and global challenges, the use of innovative technologies and disruption, RegTech investment, application for authorized institutions and industry adoption, illustrated with initiatives and examples in the Hong Kong context.  It also discusses social impact and regulation, and the future development of RegTech.

    Assessment: 60% coursework and 40% examination

    ​Course Name: RegTech in finance

    Course Type: List-C-2

    ​IsCEF: No

    Course Credit: 6

  • Course Description:

    The course introduces students to new concepts of Banking with Web3.0 Technologies.  Firstly, it will review the evolution from traditional banking towards decentralized finance and token economies.  It will then assess the opportunities for new customer experiences with virtual reality and in the Metaverse as well as examine the opportunities and risks of NFTs (non-fungible tokens).  The course will thoroughly examine the different types of Digital Assets, Digital Currencies and special forms like Central Bank Digital Currencies (e-CNY, e-HKD).  A critical factor in the evolution towards Web3-Finance are the required regulations, a proper risk management and compliance of products and processes.  The course will elaborate on these with the help of case studies and contemporary scenarios at the time of the lecture.

    Assessment: 50% coursework and 50% examination

    ​Course Name: Banking in Web 3.0 – Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs and beyond

    Course Type: List-C-2

    ​IsCEF: No

    Course Credit: 6

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