In this comprehensive, accessible work, Ross P. Buckley, Douglas W. Arner, and Dirk A. Zetzsche offer an ideal reference for anyone seeking to understand the technological transformation of finance and the role of regulation: the world of FinTech.
The book officially launched at CFTE's event in WeWork, Canary Wharf, London, featuring an introduction from Huy Nguyen Trieu, co-founder of CFTE, a speech by Douglas Arner on the book, a fireside chat between Douglas Arner and Huy Nguyen Trieu covering regulatory approaches to new technologies and the role of technology in finance, and a panel discussion with discussants including Pavle Avramović from the Financial Conduct Authority and Chris Ostrowski, CEO of SODA, alongside the author himself, discussing major issues dominating Fintech, Regtech and Digital Finance.
Attendees also had the chance to hear from and network with industry experts and professionals from the fintech community throughout the evening. The evening closed with networking and book giveaways, with signed copies available for purchase.
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Hear from the author on the technological transformation of finance and the role of regulation
Join a fireside chat exploring regulatory approaches to new technologies
Take part in a panel discussion with senior figures including the Financial Conduct Authority
Network with finance and technology leaders in London
Douglas Arner is a leading academic and author in the field of financial technology, regulation, and law. He is co-author, with Ross P. Buckley and Dirk A. Zetzsche, of 'FinTech: Finance, Technology and Regulation', a comprehensive reference on the technological transformation of finance and the role of regulation.
His work explores the regulatory approach to new financial technologies, country strategies to support innovation, and the core role of technology in finance throughout human civilisation.
Huy Nguyen Trieu is Co-Founder and CEO of CFTE. He has spent over two decades at the intersection of finance, technology, and capability building, working with leading institutions across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
He is the author of The AI-fication of Jobs, exploring how AI is reshaping careers, hiring, and the future of work in financial services. A former Managing Director at Citi, Huy has also played a key role in shaping fintech education at Oxford University and has worked extensively with banks, regulators, and governments to help professionals stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
Chris Ostrowski is CEO and Co-Founder of SODA, working at the forefront of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) infrastructure and public money on blockchain. His work explores how blockchain technology and tokenisation are transforming the way public money moves through the financial system.
He brings deep expertise in the CBDC landscape, helping financial institutions and policymakers understand the practical implications of blockchain-based public money for the future of finance.
