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Executive Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets for Financial Services (Asynchronous E-learning)

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This is an asynchronous e-learning module.

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SGD1,308* (as low as SGD468 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

15 hours of self-paced learning
To be completed within 3 months

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

Professionals including those in Financial Institutions, Governments, Public Sector, Regulators, Corporates, Industry Associations, Tech Companies, Fintech, Support Services and Entrepreneurs needing the skills and knowledge to stay competitive and understand the opportunities, benefits and challenges afforded by blockchain technologies and digital assets as viable solutions for institutional and economic applications. 

  • Executive and Senior Leaders
  • Strategy teams
  • Support Functions
  • Tech Teams
  • Business


PREREQUISITES

Participants should preferably have tertiary qualifications and/or at least 2 years of working experience.

Overview

Why Blockchain and Digital Assets and why it’s an opportunity?

While the media has been fixated on cryptocurrencies, behind the scenes, institutions have been redefining the very fabric of financial services.

  • Central banks are exploring CBDCs, with over 100 of them already working on digital currencies.
  • Banks are pioneering bond tokenisation, and the industry is leveraging distributed ledgers for ESG.
  • Initiatives like the Canton Network – involving major players such as Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Microsoft – are just the tip of the iceberg – our experts analysed hundreds of other ones.

 

Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE – a London-based company and the world’s first Fintech online learning platform), this certificate programme covers the essentials of blockchain and digital assets, providing participants with the skills to transition from traditional finance to a new world of digital finance. Comprising of 6 asynchronous e-learning modules and monthly live sessions, the key objective of this programme is to support participants with a solid, balanced knowledge of what is important, giving learners the foundational knowledge in blockchain technology, new business models and innovation. From this programme, participants will gain a global view on blockchain and digital assets developments and be able to apply this knowledge in their organisations.

Programme Director: Huy Nguyen Trieu


Get an insider's view of the future of finance

  • Access 50+ case studies from institutions like HSBC, EIB, Polygon and Goldman Sachs, broken down by industry experts
  • Explore more than 200 institutional projects analysed for you
  • Learn from 30+ innovators, CEOs, Head of Innovations and Policy-makers

Learn the latest developments in the industry, from those who lead the way. 

 

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Learning Objectives

 

 

Topic/Structure

Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview

Financial institutions like HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered have implemented blockchain technology in their operations and included digital assets as their financial products. What strategy did these companies adopt? How can traditional financial institutions transform their business digitally?

Introduction and Overview of Blockchain and Digital Asset is the first course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services Programme – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the dominating force of the blockchain and digital assets.

Curriculum

  • History of Money, Bitcoin and Blockchain Philosophy
  • Digital Finance and Assets: The Evolution and Valorisation
  • Web1, Web2 and Web3
  • Hybrid Finance (HyFi) - Digital v Traditional
  • Global Taxonomy of Projects

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding the fundamentals of blockchain, including its history, architecture and how it works
  • Gain knowledge of digital finance and assets and how they have evolved over time
  • Explore the difference between traditional finance and digital finance, including their advantages and disadvantages
  • Discover a global use cases of blockchain and digital assets in different sectors

 

Chapter 2: DLT and Blockchain

Blockchain technology is an essential component of the Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) ecosystem. Understanding the functions of DLT and the logic of blockchain is an important step to thrive in the world of digital finance.

DLT and Blockchain is the second course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services Programme – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) ecosystem.

Curriculum

  • Centralised and Distributed Ledger Technologies
  • Blockchain
  • System Tokenomics
  • Smart Contracts
  • Digital Identities, Verifiable Credentials and Privacy

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how DLT technology can impact on the security, transparency and efficiency
  • Develop an understanding of system tokenomics in the blockchain ecosystem
  • Learn about smart contracts and their use cases
  • Explore digital identities, credentials and privacy in the context of blockchain technology

 

Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Digital Assets

The global digital asset management market is expected to expand from USD 4.2 billion in 2022 to USD 8.0 billion by 2027. Large financial institutions such as HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered are involved in this digital transformation. 

Fundamentals of Digital Assets is the third course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services Programme – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of digital assets and its future trends.

Curriculum

  • Taxonomy of Digital Assets
  • Wallets, KYC and AML
  • Centralised Finance (CeFi)
  • Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Hybrid Models 
  • Crypto Asset Consumers

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the objective and purpose of different digital assets
  • Discover how digital assets can enhance compliance and risk management in Finance
  • Learn about trading strategies, forecasts and trends related to digital assets
  • Explore the advantages, limitations and  impacts of CeFi, DeFi, CeDeFi and ReFi

 

Chapter 4: Institutional Applications - Taxonomy Part 1

Blockchain now is moving from a retail to an institutional world, with increasing implementations from central banks or organisations. Financial institutions like HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered have implemented blockchain technology in their operations and included digital assets as their financial products. 

Institutional Applications – Taxonomy Part 1, is the fourth course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help professionals to learn real-world applications of blockchain and digital assets. 

Curriculum

  • Asset Tokenisation
  • Transforming the Value Chain in Finance
  • Custodian Services
  • Cross-border Payments and Settlements
  • Insurance

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain knowledge of blockchain real-world applications in financial industries
  • Gain an understanding of tokenization and asset management
  • Learn about how banking, credit and capital sectors incorporate blockchain technology
  • Learn about the mechanism of cross-border transactions
  • Explore the applications of insurance in the context of digital assets

 

Chapter 5: Infrastructure and New Paradigm Applications - Taxonomy Part 2

Blockchain technology is enabling new business models and disrupting traditional finance industries. Almost half of the top 100 public companies are using blockchain amid growing institutional adoption.

Infrastructure and New Paradigm Applications – Taxonomy Part 2 is the fifth course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services Programme – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the new paradigm applications in blockchain.

Curriculum

  • New Business Models
  • Trade and Supply Chain
  • ESG and Sustainability
  • Government and Public Sector
  • Healthcare and Humanitarian

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand why large financial institutions are rushing to develop strategies for adopting blockchain in operations
  • Discover how blockchain can facilitate ESG and Sustainability
  • Learn how the Government and Public Sector can leverage the opportunities of adopting blockchain and digital assets in the current system
  • Evaluate how blockchain can be a catalyst for digital transformation in Healthcare and Humanitarian

 

Chapter 6: Governance, Due Diligence and Risk - Taxonomy Part 3

Financial institutions like HSBC, BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered have implemented blockchain technology in their compliance system. Blockchain technology has the potential to provide numerous benefits to the organisations, including the ability to mitigate risk and have better data management. 

Governance, Due Diligence and Risk – Taxonomy Part 3 is the final course of the Online Certification Blockchain and Digital Asset for Financial Services Programme – co-developed by CFTE and Singapore Management University – will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the dominating force of the blockchain and digital assets. 

Curriculum

  • Mindset, Education and Information Authentication
  • Compliance, Regulation and Risk
  • Cybersecurity and Exploits
  • Corporate Governance and Support
  • Project Failures: Why and What We Have Learnt?

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the need for regulatory oversight and compliance of financial services
  • Gain knowledge on how to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks
  • Develop a growth mindset and learn how to deal with project failure in this ever-changing industry

 

Assessment

As part of the requirement for IBF-STS accredited courses, there will be an assessment in the form of Multiple Choice Questions conducted at the end of the programme.

Participants are required to complete the programme and pass the associated assessment in order to be awarded the digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Fee Table

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

COMPANY-SPONSORED

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

$7081

$7081

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$4682

$4682

International Participant

$1,308

(No Funding)

$1,308

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

1 50% IBF-STS funding for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents physically based in Singapore from eligible Financial Institutions and Fintech firms
2 70% IBF-STS funding for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above physically based in Singapore from eligible Financial Institutions and Fintech firms

GST component is not included in funding. 

For more information, you may refer to this link. 

Note: Fees may be subject to change, according to prevailing funding terms and conditions from the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF)

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

IBF - STS Funding (For courses commencing from 1 Jan 2023 onwards)

Standards Training Scheme

IBF-STS Funding of 50% is available to eligible institutions and qualified individuals, subject to meeting the attendance requirement and passing of assessment. The IBF-STS funding is subject to a cap of S$3,000 per participant per programme. 

Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above will be eligible for 70% co-funding of direct training costs.

The IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services. It is applicable for both Company-Sponsored and Non Company-Sponsored individuals.

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Trainers

Huy Nguyen Trieu
Co-Founder
Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE)
Huy Nguyen Trieu
Co-Founder
Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE)

Huy is the Programme Director for this programme and the Senior Lecturer for Course 3. 

Huy is the Co-founder of one of the fastest growing knowledge platform in Fintech and transformation, Venture Partner of Insurtech fund, Founding Partner of the largest Fintech accelerator in Asia, and Industry Fellow at Imperial College. He was previously MD at Citi and Associate Fellow at Oxford. His passion is in building and growing businesses - especially in changing environments. This led him from tech CEO in New York to Managing Director in London investment banks to Founding Partner of an accelerator in Hong Kong and now co-founder of a global knowledge platform in Fintech. He also loves teaching - at scale - and co-created some of the largest Fintech courses in the world (Oxford Said Business School / Hong Kong University / Imperial College and now CFTE). As CEO of The Disruptive Group (TDG), he is developing a firm that builds innovative finance businesses with a strong leverage on technology and advises CEOs of large organisations. One of TDG's projects is CFTE, which he co-founded with Tram Anh Nguyen.

Elizaveta Palaznik
Crypto-Assets Business Consultant
Independent Services
Elizaveta Palaznik
Crypto-Assets Business Consultant
Independent Services

Elizaveta Palaznik is the Senior Lecturer for Course 1.

Elizaveta is an accomplished professional with a Master’s degree in Applied Economics. She has made noteworthy contributions to private and public organisations, such as Ernst and Young and the United Nations. Her work in financial services and data analysis has been widely acknowledged. Elizaveta is an independent consultant and respected leader in the rapidly-evolving field of European Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Her extensive knowledge and experience have earned her a reputation as a leading expert in the field, with her weekly articles read by hundreds of professionals seeking guidance in this area of financial services regulation.

Rhian Lewis
Author of Understanding Decentralised Finance
Rhian Lewis
Author of Understanding Decentralised Finance

Rhian Lewis is the Senior Lecturer for Course 2.

Rhian is a consultant software engineer and former digital journalist at The Times. She is a regular international conference speaker and panellist on the topics of blockchain and cryptocurrency. She is also the author of The Cryptocurrency Revolution and the co-founder of the cryptocurrency portfolio tracker. She spoke at events including FinTech Japan in Tokyo, Heisenbug in Moscow, Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, Blockchain Live in London, Test Automation Days in Utrecht and many more.

Claire Calmejane
Chief Innovation Officer
Société Générale
Claire Calmejane
Chief Innovation Officer
Société Générale

Claire Calmejane is the Senior Lecturer for Course 4. 

Claire is a leading European figure in Financial Technology. She has a strong track record of working with SBF120 executive committees on their growth and transformation roadmap (crypto, cyber, data, digital, innovation, IT, ESG) and with CEOs of high growth companies. She created and heads-up SG’s start-up fund (300 million investment) and has P&L and business development responsibilities of some subsidiaries (TREEZOR). She also has strong international experience with 10 years abroad (US, UK, NL).

Oriol Caudevilla
FinTech Advisor and Founder and Host of “A Digital Tomorrow” Podcast
Oriol Caudevilla
FinTech Advisor and Founder and Host of “A Digital Tomorrow” Podcast

Dr. Oriol Caudevilla is the Senior Lecturer for Course 5. 

Dr. Oriol is a FinTech advisor and management and strategy consultant with expertise in digital banking, finance, blockchain, crypto and M&A. He currently works as a Management Consultant at AirHelp and serves as an advisor for several FinTech companies in Hong Kong, including ixFintech, ETFCool and ScallopX, and FinTech mentor at F10 Incubator & Accelerator, Singapore. He is an active member of several committees at the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and the Singapore FinTech Association, and is a Fellow at the Digital Euro Association and the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He also contributes articles on the Chinese financial system, central bank digital currencies and the digital yuan.

Ilan Gildin
Chief Economist and Head of the Economic Department
Israel Securities Authority
Ilan Gildin
Chief Economist and Head of the Economic Department
Israel Securities Authority

Ilan Gildin is the Senior Lecturer for Course 6. 

Ilan began his professional career as an officer in the unit of the Financial Advisor to the Chief of the General Staff (the Budget Division of the Ministry of Defense). He was also involved in the defence budget negotiations with the Ministry of Finance and other government ministries. He served as a member of the Bank of Israel Economic Forecasters Forum and the Chief Economist of the Ministry of Finance. In addition, he lectures at the School of Economics, the College of Management, and has received awards for his outstanding achievements in Amitim and the College of Administration.

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