This module focuses on recent developments in financial technology, their applications, and implications for the finance industry. What are the recent technological innovations relevant for finance? What are the potential benefits, challenges, and unintended consequences of these innovations? What can policymakers do to manage these innovations better? These are some of the questions that the module sets out to explore.
By the end of this module, students will have a deep understanding of the impact of financial technology on major areas of finance, e.g. banking and trading. The emphasis of this module is on commercial awareness, with classrooms discussions strongly encouraged during both the lectures and seminars. The assessment is conducted via a group report (40%), an individual report (50%), and an individual poster presentation (10%) at the end of the course. Overall, the students will significantly improve their commercial awareness and develop a range of skills, including their commercial awareness and leadership skills.