At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

* Understand the technologies reshaping capital markets at a foundational and strategic level.

* Evaluate where AI, Agentic AI, and DLT create operational and regulatory value.

* Learn about digital assets (stablecoins & CBDCs, tokenized RWAs) and their use cases

* Develop modernization roadmaps for Exchanges, CSDs, CCPs & intermediaries.

* Prepare organizational capabilities for next-generation market infrastructure.

Course Syllabus:

Fintech & Emerging Technologies for Capital Markets

A. Introduction: Modernization of Capital Markets

Strategic foundations for the digital transition

B. Core Financial Technologies: Foundations for Capital-Market Innovation

Deep overview of enabling technologies

1. APIs, Cloud & Microservices

2. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

3. Blockchain for Capital Markets

4. Synergies of AI + Blockchain

C. AI & Agentic AI in Capital Markets

From automation to intelligent, self-operating market infrastructures

1. Types of AI Relevant to Market Infrastructures

2. Agentic AI & Autonomous Finance

3. Generative AI Applications for Market Participants

4. Global Adoption Trends

D. Blockchain in Capital Markets

DLT as the foundation for programmable clearing and settlement

1. DLT as Infrastructure Modernization Layer

2. Smart Contract Use Cases

3. Global Implementations

4. Market Infrastructure Applications Worldwide

5. Key Considerations for Adoption

E. Preparing for the Future of Market Infrastructures

Building capacity, leadership, and readiness

1. Skill Gaps: TradFi vs Fintech vs Digital Infrastructure

2. Hybrid Leadership & Governance Models