Supervisor of the Future:
SupTech Frontiers

Set sail on the winds of SupTech.
Power the paradigm shift in financial supervision

In an era of constant change, the financial sector is undergoing a rapid digital transformation that brings forth new challenges for supervisors. These changes, driven by technological advancements, data science breakthroughs, and innovative business models, have disrupted markets and financial supervision itself. As a result, supervisors must adapt to the emergence of new risks, reassess their priorities, implement risk-based approaches, and allocate resources effectively to ensure the sector’s oversight remains robust. To navigate these complexities, supervisory authorities are now developing suptech-augmented frameworks and tools.

Within this dynamic landscape, supervisors often face a steep learning curve. They need to grasp the intricacies of market activities, products, and institutions, as well as comprehend the trends of increasing datafication, decentralization, and globalization of finance. Additionally, understanding emerging consumer behaviors, needs, and expectations is crucial. At the core of this course lies the formulation of upgraded risk-assessment methodologies and data architectures that are firmly grounded in the evolving market dynamics. Furthermore, this transformation is placed within the broader context of a cultural shift towards “digital-first supervision,” enabling agencies to undergo incremental and realistic transitions towards this approach.

Through a 6-week immersive online experience that draws on real-world case studies and leverages the Lab’s digital tools, you will walk away with:

Comprehensive understanding of the interplay between data, technology, and evolving business models in the financial sector
A discovery of opportunities and challenges in the application of innovative technologies
A pragmatic framework to assess and address the impacts of fintech and digital assets innovations, the related risks across supervisory areas, and ongoing market innovations
Insights to formulate and develop digitally-first supervisory responses
Reframing capabilities for supervisory processes, frameworks, and approaches
The ability to identify supervisory use cases that suptech can upgrade or rearchitect
Creative and strategic thinking for present and future suptech applications.
An innovation-inspired and digital-first mindset integrated into your agency’s operations.

Are you ready?

Start on
14 AUG 2023

6 Weeks
7 Hours / Week

Online
Self-paced
AsyncHronous

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CURRICULUM

Introduction

Get oriented and inspired

Familiarise yourself with the scope, learning objectives and timeline of the Programme
Feel inspired to think beyond the boundaries of your day-to-day job
Explore the Digital SupTech Diagnostic tool
Sketch capstone processes with teammates

1 week
14 - 18 Aug

Module 1

Data and technology

Examine data and tech tools deployed in fintech, regtech and suptech products
Describe data science best practices and key features of new technologies
Assess practical and ethical implications of tech, and the related opportunities and risks
Blueprint the "Data Stack" model for supervisory data management of your agency
Identify dependencies and roles that are critical to suptech application development success
Collaborate with members of your broader institution to begin the Digital SupTech Diagnostic

1 week
21 - 25 Aug

Module 2

Financial technologies

CRYPTO, DIGITAL BANKING, ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING, PEER-TO-PEER LENDING, DIGITAL PAYMENTS

Investigate emerging fintech products and business models
Discuss how they are reshaping the financial ecosystem

1 week
28-1 Sep

Module 3

Paradigm shifts in financial supervision

Identify and weigh the main drivers of supervised risks within your jurisdiction
Describe, analyse, and evaluate the supervisory framework implemented in your agency
Critically examine the impact of financial technologies on supervised risks
Characterise risks where suptech applications could augment the supervisory capabilities of your agency

9 elective tracks. Select 2 tracks:

1. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND MARKET CONDUCT
2. PRUDENTIAL & BANKING
3. PAYMENTS OVERSIGHT
4. SECURITIES AAND CAPITAL MARKETS
5. AML/CFT/PF
6. DIGITAL ASSETS
7. CYBER
8. INSURANCE
9. ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE

2 weeks
4 - 8 Sept
11 - 15 Sept

Module 4

Supervisory Innovation and SupTech Application

Interpret the implications of the digitization, datafication, decentralization, and globalization of financial services on existing supervisory frameworks
Describe, analyse, and evaluate suptech applications
Discuss and explain your Digital SupTech Diagnostic Toolkit output
Author and present a capstone peer review presentation

1 week
18- 22 Sept

FINTECH INTELLIGENCE & SUPTECH FRONTIERS

Demystify technology by gaining a clear understanding of its underlying concepts and principles.
Explore private sector data tools and delve into the study of best practices in data science.
Investigate the practical and ethical implications of technology, while also assessing the associated risks and opportunities.
Identify various financial technologies and engage in discussions about emerging business models, consumer behavior, and innovative products.
Determine opportunities for adapting supervisory frameworks and redefining priorities to effectively support the growth of the fintech innovative ecosystem.

PARADIGM SHIFT AND DIGITAL TOOLKIT

Examine financial technologies impact on supervised risks and critique real-world use cases and applications
Execute diagnostic exercises to sketch processes, assess suptech readiness, blueprint a ‘data-stack’ model and identify priority areas for intervention
Construct and map use cases and applications to innovate supervisory approaches and augment supervisory capabilities

Your capstone

With the capstone project, each participant will have the opportunity to integrate their learning, showcase their expertise, and create tangible value for their organization.
The capstone project allows you to demonstrate your ability to think critically, apply new analytical frameworks to supervisory challenges that you face, and make strategic decisions on the deployment of new technologies and data science to address them.

With the guidance and support of experts from our team, instructors and the programme tutors, you will tackle a complex problem or undertake a strategic initiative within your agency and identify opportunities to resolve them leveraging the advancements in suptech, developing a well-reasoned strategy or solution. The project may involve conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and using relevant tools and methodologies provided by the Lab to arrive at informed decisions.

YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

This program offers you the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion from one of the world’s leading business schools – the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and shared with you upon successful completion of the programme, as per the stipulated requirements.

Programme lecturers and guest speakers

Technologists, data scientists, financial supervisors, policy and regulatory experts, economists, entrepreneurs, researchers, product managers and designers, coders, and business strategists with global and local expertise will lead the delivery of the curriculum, leveraging their first-hand experience and practical case studies from around the world.

Programme lecturers and guest speakers

Matt Grasser

Cambridge SupTech Lab

Juliet Ongwae

Cambridge SupTech Lab

Jose Miguel Mestanza

Cambridge SupTech Lab

Giovanni Bandi

University of Cambridge

Simone di Castri

Cambridge SupTech Lab

Louis de Koker

La Trobe University

Chris Butler

Lead Product Manager, Google

2022 Inaugural Innovation Leadership Programme

Muthoni Wanyoike

Data Scientist and Artificial Intelligence Embassador

Cennydd Bowles

Information Comissioner’s Office

Joanne Horgan

Regnology

Curtis Matlock

Proto

Kimmo Soramäki

Financial Network Analytics

Jo Ann Barefoot

Alliance for Innovative Regulationt

Pia Roman

UNSGA

Francesca Hopwood Road

BIS Innovation Hub

Luigi Zingales

University of Chicago

Kwame Oppong

Bank of Ghana

Lindsey Richardson

University of British Columbia

Adam Scott

CFPB

Anna Wallace

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Noel Guinto

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Juan Carlos Izaguirre

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor