Blockchain Technology in Finance

Participants are invited to a subsequent networking aperitif.
Datum06 Mai 2025
Zeit13:00 - 17:00
StandortWarwick, Geneva
Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär, Professor for DLT (Blockchain) and Fintech, Managing Director Center for Innovative Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel
Peter Wierts, Senior Economist, Bank for International Settlements

This SFI Master Class is offered in cooperation with the Geneva Financial Center (GFC).


Objectives

In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including smart contracts and tokenization. They will explore advantages, challenges, and practical examples and get an understanding of the transformative effects on today's financial infrastructure. Participants will get the opportunity to deploy their own tokens and learn about decentralized financial protocols. Moreover, there will be input talks by representatives of the Swiss National Bank who will talk about their projects in the field.

 

Content

  • Blockchain Basics

  • Smart Contract-based Financial Infrastructure

  • Hands-On Breakout Session on Tokenization

  • SNB Input

 

SFI Master Class Features

SFI Master Classes offer seasoned banking and finance professionals a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and share their professional views with peers, top-level academics, and industry experts in an interactive learning environment. Master Classes incorporate hands-on group work and opportunities for discussion. An on-site networking event will follow this Master Class.

 

SAQ Recertification

This SFI Master Class is an acknowledged SAQ recertification measure and comprises four learning hours for the following SAQ profiles: 

  • Wealth Management Advisor CWMA
  • Advisor Affluent Clients
  • Advisor Individual Clients
  • Advisor Private Clients
  • Certified Corporate Banker CCoB
  • Advisor SME Clients

This SFI Master Class covers the aspect "industry knowledge."

 

Late cancellations and no-shows

If you have registered for a Master Class but are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible. Places are limited, and late cancellations and no-shows not only prevent those on the waiting list from attending but also result in an inefficient allocation of valuable resources. Your cooperation in communicating any unexpected changes regarding your participation at this Master Class is greatly appreciated.

Registration

Personal Information

Persönliche Angaben

Informations personnelles

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Each SFI Master Class targets experienced specialists and leaders from the banking and finance industries. The profile for participants is:
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience; management and leadership experience is considered a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Capacity for in-depth, interdisciplinary thinking.
  • A university background or corresponding professional qualifications.

Jede Master Class richtet sich an erfahrene Fach- und Führungskräfte aus der Banken- und Finanzbranche. Das Teilnehmerprofil umfasst:
  • mindestens 10 Jahre einschlägige Berufserfahrung; Management- und Führungserfahrung sind von Vorteil.
  • ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten.
  • Fähigkeit zu tiefgreifendem, interdisziplinärem Denken.
  • eine Hochschulausbildung oder eine entsprechende berufliche Qualifikation.

Chaque Master Class s'adresse à des spécialistes expérimentés et à des dirigeants du secteur bancaire et financier. Le profil des participants est le suivant:
  • Au moins dix années d'expérience professionnelle pertinente ; une expérience managériale est considérée comme un atout.
  • De solides compétences analytiques
  • Une capacité de réflexion approfondie et interdisciplinaire
  • Une formation universitaire ou des qualifications professionnelles correspondantes.
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Data Sharing Approval

Zustimmung zur Datenweitergabe

Autorisation de partage des données

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SAQ Recertification

SAQ-Rezertifizierung

SAQ Recertification fr

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SFI Newsletter

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Terms and Conditions

Geschäftsbedingungen

Conditions générales

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Anwendbares Recht und Gerichtsstand: Der Vertrag über die Durchführung von SFI Master Classes besteht zwischen den einzelnen Teilnehmenden und dem Swiss Finance Institute. Dieser Vertrag unterliegt schweizerischem Recht. Der Gerichtsstand ist die Stadt Zürich.

Disclaimer and Contact

Haftungsausschluss und Kontakt

Clause de non responsabilité et contact

Program management reserves the right to decide whether each SFI Master Class will take place or not.

Kontakt: SFI Master Class Team, masterclass@sfi.ch