Course Overview
Fintech innovation is rapidly reshaping financial services, creating new opportunities while also introducing governance, regulatory, and risk complexities. Organisations must strike a balance between embracing innovation and maintaining strong governance frameworks to ensure sustainable and responsible growth.
The Embracing Fintech Innovation: A Corporate Governance Perspective programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how fintech developments interact with corporate governance principles. Participants will explore regulatory requirements, governance risks, board oversight responsibilities, and control mechanisms needed to manage emerging technologies effectively.
The programme focuses on practical application and strategic insight, enabling participants to analyse real-world fintech cases, assess governance failures and successes, and design governance structures that support innovation while ensuring compliance and risk management.
Agenda
Day — 1 Introducing Fintech Innovation & Corporate Governance
- Examining the evolution of fintech and its impact on financial services
- Understanding corporate governance principles in the context of fintech adoption
- Exploring regulatory and compliance requirements for fintech implementation
- Analysing governance risks linked to fintech innovation
- Identifying the roles of boards and executives in driving responsible innovation
- Case study: Reviewing a bank that successfully implemented fintech solutions
Day — 2 Governing Advanced Fintech Applications
- Exploring advanced fintech applications and their governance implications
- Understanding risk management frameworks tailored to fintech-driven operations
- Establishing policies and control mechanisms for ethical use of technology
- Identifying governance challenges in fintech partnerships and collaborations
- Designing governance structures that support innovation while maintaining control
- Case study: Analysing governance failures in fintech adoption and proposing alternative approaches
Learning Outcomes
After completing the Embracing Fintech Innovation: A Corporate Governance Perspective programme, you will be able to:
- Understand fintech innovation principles and their impact on competitiveness and financial service delivery
- Explain corporate governance principles and their role in overseeing fintech adoption and growth
- Identify governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements when integrating new technologies
- Evaluate risks associated with fintech adoption and apply appropriate governance controls
- Analyse real-world fintech case studies to extract practical insights for better decision-making
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for professionals involved in governance, compliance, and digital transformation, including:
- Board Members and Senior Executives
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Officers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Financial Services Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Professionals involved in fintech strategy and implementation