Course
Introduction to Digital Assets & Securities
Led by Andrew Urquhart · Professor of Finance and Financial Technology
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About this program
An introductory level programme intended for anyone seeking a foundation in digital assets. The syllabus offers an overview of digital assets (including Bitcoin and Ethereum), distributed ledger technology as well as the key underpinnings of blockchain technology. In addition, the programme offers candidates an understanding of the regulatory space as well as important cash-leg tokens such as CBDCs and stablecoins.
Overview
- Describe the key features of the digital asset market and how they relate to debt capital markets
- Understand how distributed ledger technology and blockchain technology works as well as appropriate applications
- Be able to view and understand how blocks are processed on the bitcoin and ethereum blockchain as well understand how smart contracts can be processed
- Appreciate why and how digital assets may impact capital markets
- Understand the current regulatory framework in the US and Europe for digital assets
- Discuss tokenisation of existing financial assets (bonds) v. fractionization of exiting assets (buildings)
- Understand CBDCs and stablecoins and how they impact debt markets
Curriculum
- Digital assets overview
- Distributed ledger technology and blockchain overview
- The fundamentals of the Bitcoin blockchain
- Other cryptocurrency blockchains
- CBDCs and Stablecoins
- Digital assets regulatory framework
- Transition & implementation (options and challenges)
InstructorAndrew UrquhartProfessor of Finance and Financial Technology
Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology at the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School where he is also Head of the ICMA Centre. Andrew’s main research interests are fintech, cryptocurrencies, corporate governance and high-frequency trading. He has published over 50 academic peer-reviewed papers in over 20 leading international journals and his research has received considerable attention with over 5,000 citations and he regularly presents his work at leading international conferences as well as writing media pieces.