Blockchain Technology in Finance

In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including smart contracts and tokenization. They will explore advantages, challenges, and practical examples and get an understanding of the transformative effects on today's financial infrastructure. Participants will get the opportunity to deploy their own tokens and learn about decentralized financial protocols. Moreover, there will be input talks by representatives of the Swiss National Bank who will talk about their projects in the field.

Registration is mandatory

Co-Leaders:

• Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär, Professor for DLT (Blockchain) and Fintech, Managing Director Center for Innovative Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel
• Peter Wierts, Senior Economist, Bank for International Settlements

This SFI Master Class is an acknowledged SAQ recertification measure and comprises four learning hours for the following SAQ profiles:

•     Wealth Management Advisor CWMA
•     Advisor Affluent Clients
•     Advisor Individual Clients
•     Advisor Private Clients
•     Certified Corporate Banker CCoB
•     Advisor SME Clients

This SFI Master Class covers the aspect "industry knowledge."

Swiss Finance Institute, in cooperation with the Fondation Genève Place Financière