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Digital Regulation and Compliance

Navigate the rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape governing digital financial services, Fintech, data, AI, and crypto — across South Africa, the UK, EU, and key African markets.

Programme overview

LSFIN Short Course Certificate

Navigate the rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape governing digital financial services, Fintech, data, AI, and crypto — across South Africa, the UK, EU, and key African markets.

LevelProfessional
TypeProfessional Short Course
Duration4 – 6 weeks
Delivery100% Online — Self-Paced
AssessmentWritten Assignment
Programme feeUSD $499
Application fee£10
Entry guidance

No formal academic entry requirement; professional interest or experience recommended.

Progression

Can be taken individually or as part of the complete LSFIN Professional Fintech Programme.

Topics & modules

What you will cover

1Financial Regulation in the Digital Age — principles-based vs rules-based, RegTech, SupTech.
2AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing — FATF recommendations, digital KYC, POCA (SA).
3GDPR and Data Protection in Finance — GDPR, POPIA (SA), data subject rights, breach management.
4Crypto and Digital Asset Regulation — MiCA, VASP registration, FSCA licensing, stablecoin rules.
5AI Regulation and Algorithmic Governance — EU AI Act, model risk management, explainability.
6Consumer Protection in Digital Finance — conduct risk, fair treatment, digital product disclosure.
Career & learning outcomes
  • Compliance Officer (Digital/Fintech)
  • AML/KYC Specialist
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Legal Counsel (Financial Regulation)
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