- Docente: Stefano Bonini
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ECON-09/A
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Economics and Commerce (cod. 6799)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Business Administration and Sustainability (cod. 6797)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Economics and management (cod. 6801)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Management for Social Economy (cod. 6802)
Campus of Cesena
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Digital Transformation Management (cod. 6823)
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from Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026
Course contents
The course provides an in-depth overview of the FinTech ecosystem and examines how technological innovation is reshaping financial intermediation.
It explores the main FinTech business models and areas of application, including digital payments, lending, credit risk modelling and decision systems, blockchain and digital assets, wealth management, supply chain finance, and sustainable finance.
Particular attention is devoted to the implications of these developments for incumbent financial institutions, competition, risk management, and regulation.
The course also examines the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in financial services and the associated challenges related to governance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
Readings/Bibliography
Bonini, S., & Caivano, G. (2026). FinTech: Rethinking Financial Intermediation. FrancoAngeli.
Additional papers and teaching materials provided by the instructor.
Teaching methods
Traditional ex cathedra lectures
Seminars with FinTech managers and industry professionals
Teamwork
Business case discussions
Assessment methods
Attending Students
A minimum attendance of 70% of scheduled classes is required.
- 20% Class Participation
- 40% Project Work and In-Class Presentation
- 40% Written Exam
This assessment scheme is available only at the first sitting of the first examination session.
Non-Attending Students
- 100% Written Exam
Teaching tools
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Bonini