The FinTech Revolution

Fintech is transforming the world of financial services. This one-day programme delivered in partnership with New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) looks at the potential impact of the data science revolution on the finance industry.

Introduction■■ Overview of current disruptive technologies■■ Impact and maturity assessment■■ The evolution of software engineering.

Module 1 - Rise of the Robots. Topics covered include:■■ Electronic Trading■■ Evolution of High Frequency Trading■■ Trading mechanisms, markets and market

making■■ Robo-advising.

Module 2 - Marketplace Lending. Topics covered include: ■■ Traditional banking and FinTech

innovations■■ Online lending ecosystems■■ Emerging Verticals (e.g. Solar)■■ Investing in Marketplace Lending loans.

Module 3 - Big Data. Topics covered include:■■ The era of algorithms and distributed

computing■■ Data Scientist: A new role within the

corporation■■ Classical data analysis vs. data science■■ Deep Learning and AI.

Module 4 – Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain. Topics covered include:■■ Cryptocurrency Landscape■■ Mechanics of Bitcoin■■ Distributed-Ledger Protocols■■ Mechanics of Blockchain.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEWNon-technical yet thorough in its approach, the programme is broken down into four key modules. Participants will be provided with an overview of current disruptive technologies, before further exploring the scope, scale and potential implications of each on the financial sector. Modules include:■■ Rise of the robots■■ Marketplace lending■■ Big data■■ Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain

Delivered using a mix of formats, the programme surveys the disruptive impact of modern data analysis techniques on the financial services industry.

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?The programme has been developed for those working within financial services, banking and regulatory policy, who want to deepen their own or their teams understanding of the concepts associated with Fintech.

BENEFITSThis programme will enable participants to:■■ Understand the principle differences

between classical data analysis and modern data science

■■ Understand the implications of electronic/algorithmic trading for price discovery and the structure of markets for financial instruments

■■ Appreciate the computational advances and the explosion of data (big data) that have enabled marketplace lending and other modes of financial services disintermediation

■■ Understand the mechanics of distributed ledgers and consider the long-term feasibility of digital currencies from a technological and regulatory perspective.

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Programme duration and dates

One day

Wednesday 2nd May 2018

Fees

£695 (No VAT is charged)

Includes all meals, refreshments and programme materials. Delegates are responsible for organising their own accommodation and transportation.

Apply now at cass.city.ac.uk/execed-fintech

in Financial Markets

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PROGRAMME LEADSeverin Boussie

A data scientist with a passion for Machine Learning and New Technologies, Severin has held senior roles in High Frequency

Trading and Banking. With over 13 years of experience within Capital Markets, and founder of Kitquant, a Data Science Consulting Service, his practical experience complements over 90 years of expertise provided by NYIF in finance professional training.

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