Profile
This course is intended to provide an overview of the development and regulation of Singapore's financial services industry. At the end of the 3-day course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what financial services are;
- Understand the purpose and objectives of financial regulation in Singapore;
- Know the framework and key principles of financial regulation in Singapore;
- Identify key stakeholders in financial regulation in Singapore;
- Analyse the nature of digital assets and explain the legal implications in Singapore;
- Explain the considerations for different methods of raising capital in Singapore.
What You'll Learn
Financial services in Singapore are regulated under different legislative frameworks covering key areas such as banking, securities, financial advisory and payment services. In recent years, advancements in technology have accelerated the transformation of business models, and brought about new products and services, and the channels and platforms on which products and services are distributed or sold. Fintech innovation has brought many changes to the way people interact and transact. These changes have also introduced new risks and prompted regulators around the world to enact laws and regulations to protect the integrity of the financial system and the interests of different stakeholders. The impact of Fintech in the fields of finance, banking and insurance are far reaching and its sphere of influence is likely to continue.
Minimum Entry Requirement
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.