Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Executive Education · Public Policy

FinTech Regulation and Innovation Ecosystems

Explore regulatory approaches that support responsible financial innovation.

Programme overview

Build your professional perspective.

Financial Technology (FinTech) is revolutionizing the delivery of financial services by driving innovation in digital payments, lending, insurance, investment, and financial inclusion. While these advancements create significant opportunities for economic growth and improved access to financial services, they also present new regulatory, operational, and consumer protection challenges. This programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving FinTech landscape, regulatory approaches, and innovation ecosystems that support responsible technological advancement. Through global case studies and practical workshops, participants will explore how regulators can foster innovation while ensuring financial stability, market integrity, and consumer confidence.

Illustrative executive discussion in a professional learning setting.

Learning outcomes

What you will work towards.

  1. Explore the rise of FinTech and its regulatory challenges.
  2. Understand innovation ecosystems: sandboxes, hubs, accelerators.
  3. Learn approaches to balancing innovation with consumer protection.
  4. Examine global regulatory frameworks for FinTech.

Programme outline

Explore the key topics.

  • Overview of FinTech: Payments, Lending, Blockchain, InsurTech
  • Regulatory Approaches: Principles vs. Rules-Based Frameworks
  • Innovation Ecosystems: Sandboxes, PPP Models
  • Global Case Studies (UK, Singapore, Nigeria, EU)
  • Workshop: Designing a FinTech Regulatory Framework

Your next step

Plan your participation.

Ask about availability, programme arrangements or attending with colleagues.

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