Developments in Fintech and Blockchain innovation and implications for policy and regulation - 26 & 27 July 2022
REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Hybrid workshop on Developments in Fintech and Blockchain innovation and implications for policy and regulation
Venue: Maritim Hall, Maritim Resort & Spa, Balaclava, Mauritius
Dates: 26-27 July 2022
The Regional Centre of Excellence (‘RCE’) of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (‘FSC’) in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (‘OECD’), will host its hybrid workshop on “Developments in Fintech and Blockchain innovation and implications for policy and regulation” on 26 & 27 July 2022 at 13.00-16.30 hrs (Mauritius Time) at Maritim Resort & Spa, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Overview of the workshop
Digitalisation has been a steady driver of change in financial markets in recent years, and has only accelerated during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovation in Financial technology (Fintech) and digitally-enabled financial services have lifted inclusion, made financial services and products more accessible, and helped to improved economic resilience. New technologies, such as blockchain, have emerged from financial settings and are now being harnessed in other sectors.
However, such innovations may also present new challenges to market participants and supervisors, and may also amplify existing risks in financial markets. This two-day workshop delves into recent trends and policy practices in fintech and blockchain technology, drawing on the most recent analysis and policy guidance from the OECD, and applying this to an African setting. The 2-day workshop will focus on:
- Decentralised Finance and institutionalisation of crypto-assets, where rapid market growth, adoption by traditional financial sector players and lack of the traditional safeguards warrants policymakers’ attention;
- FinTech lending for SME financing and COVID-19 support schemes, taking stock of recent developments and opportunities in new lending models in the COVID-19 context; and
- The international policy environment for blockchain technologies and decentralised markets, reviewing current and emerging international rules and policy standards to govern blockchain technology in finance and beyond;
- Guiding and governing blockchain innovation, highlighting country experiences in developing strategies and agile regulatory responses to harness the benefits of this emerging technology and mitigate its risks.
Agenda
The RCE of the FSC Mauritius in collaboration with the OECD, thank you for attending the hybrid workshop on “Developments in Fintech and Blockchain innovation and implications for policy and regulation” on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 and Wednesday, 27 July 2022
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- Physical participation: Hybrid workshop - Financial Services Commission - Mauritius (fscmauritius.org)
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- Seats for physical participants are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
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e-Certificate of attendance:
An e-Certificate of attendance will be issued only to those who have attended the full event physically/ virtually.
Note on e-Certificate of attendance:
You are kindly requested to sign in for the event with your FULL NAME so as the RCE can issue the e-Certificate. In case a group of participants will attend the event under one login, you are kindly requested to send the details of the participants on rce@fscmauritius.org by latest Friday, 29 July 2022 by latest 14:00 hrs.
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We look forward to your active participation in this hybrid workshop. Please feel free to share the details of the event with your contacts who may be interested in this particular topic.
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