Advanced Certificate in Fintech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance Module 1: Fintech and Insurtech - Global Outlook and Emerging Technology
- Finance & Investment
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
2 Full Days (Weekdays)
Who Should Attend
- Financial sector professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, ESG specialists, policymakers, regulators, researchers and academics
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
Module 1 looks into how emerging technologies are reshaping the way people manage finances and navigate risks in the digital age, offering swift and secure financial transactions while revolutionizing insurance with personalized, data-driven solutions. Learn the evolving roles and skill sets needed for Fintech innovation, latest trends in investments and valuations and insights into the transformative landscape of Green Fintech and Insurtech. By the end of the programme, participants would have gained a solid understanding of global Fintech and Insurtech, with a focus on digital banking, insurtech, stablecoins, and digital currency.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Fintech, Insurtech and sustainable finance
- Understand the classification of green activities for financial institutions
- Explore Green Fintech and its role in leveraging digital utilities for trusted ESG data
- Acquire insights into the development and emerging technology trends in Sustainable Finance
- Explore emerging technology and Fintech initiatives in climate finance, including the role of AI and Big Data in green investment and carbon credit trading
- Critically assess the value chain of sustainable Fintech, and Insurtech businesses and their contribution to global sustainability efforts
- Understand the current regulatory and supervisory approach for the financial sector on environmental and climate-related risk management
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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