FinTech: Reshaping the Financial World in China and around the Globe

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FinTech: Reshaping the Financial World in China and around the Globe

Discover how FinTech revolutionizes finance through AI, blockchain and digital payments, with China leading global innovation and adoption trends.

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Time commitment:

2-3 hours/week, 2-4 weeks

Pace:

Self-paced

Subject:

Information, Technology and Innovation

Language:

English

Level:

Introductory

Topic (s):

Fin-tech / Artificial Intelligence (AI)

About this course

This course explores FinTech's transformative impact on global finance through AI, blockchain and digital solutions. Focusing on China's leadership in mobile payments and SME FinTech adoption, we examine key innovations including machine learning in asset management and blockchain applications. Designed for finance professionals and tech enthusiasts, the course provides practical insights into current developments and future trends shaping the financial sector worldwide.

What you’ll learn

Understand FinTech's transformative role in finance
Analyze China's leading role in consumer and SME Fintech adoption
Explore AI/ML applications in asset management
Understand the working system of blockchain
Examine blockchain's financial potential beyond crypto
Explore the regulatory landscape of blockchain in China

About the instructor(s)

Chengyu Zhang

Assistant Professor at Antai College of Economics and Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Syllabus

Session
1

Introduction to FinTech

This section explores how technology integration creates innovative financial services, examining China's leadership in digital payments and FinTech adoption across consumer and business sectors. Students will learn key concepts shaping the modern financial landscape.
Session
2

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Asset Management

This session introduces how machine learning and AI transform investment strategies through algorithmic trading, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization. Practical case studies demonstrate these technologies' growing role in modern finance.
Session
3

Blockchain and its Financial Applications

This session dives into blockchain's potential to revolutionize financial infrastructure while examining China's approach - embracing the technology's industrial applications while maintaining strict cryptocurrency regulations.