Fintech Law

Catalog description

From simple apps to high-speed trading platforms, the financial services industry is increasingly relying on technology solutions to deliver improved ser-vices. As a result of the rapid introduction and evolution of technology in this space, the legal framework regulating the financial technology (FINTECH) industry is also rapidly evolving to keep pace. This two (2) credit course will explore the impact of technology on legal issues in the financial services industry including topics such as regulatory issues in high-speed trading, the evolving use of block-chain technology in financial services, issues relating to cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), initial coin offerings (ICO’s), cybersecurity and data privacy issues, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence based systems on legal issues, such as property rights and tort liability.