As the financial sector becomes increasingly digitalized, central banks and financial regulators face new challenges in maintaining stability, integrity, and trust in financial systems. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, and big data are reshaping how financial institutions operate — demanding equally innovative supervisory responses. To remain effective, regulatory bodies must evolve from traditional oversight methods to data-driven, technology-enabled supervision models.
The Digital Financial Regulation & Supervisory Technologies (SupTech) in Central Banking course offered by Kincaid Development Center provides a deep dive into how digital transformation is redefining financial regulation. Participants will explore how SupTech (Supervisory Technology) and RegTech (Regulatory Technology) tools can enhance risk monitoring, compliance oversight, and policy implementation in real time. The course blends conceptual frameworks with practical applications, enabling participants to design and deploy technology-driven regulatory systems that promote resilience, transparency, and innovation in financial markets.
Delivered by global and African experts in financial supervision and digital innovation, this intensive program provides insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, cybersecurity governance, and the role of data analytics in risk-based supervision. With case studies from pioneering central banks and financial regulators across Africa, participants will gain practical knowledge to navigate the rapidly changing financial ecosystem confidently.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of SupTech and RegTech and their roles in digital supervision.
- Evaluate the impact of digital transformation on financial regulation and oversight frameworks.
- Design and implement technology-enabled supervisory tools for risk-based monitoring.
- Integrate AI, big data analytics, and automation into regulatory processes.
- Strengthen cybersecurity, data privacy, and resilience in supervisory systems.
- Apply global best practices and adapt them to African financial regulatory contexts.
- Build institutional strategies for SupTech adoption and innovation governance.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- Central bank and financial regulatory authority staff
- Directors and managers in supervision, compliance, and ICT departments
- Financial sector policymakers and legal advisors
- Risk and compliance officers from financial institutions
- Data scientists and IT professionals supporting regulatory innovation
- Professionals involved in RegTech and digital financial ecosystems
Course Modules
Module 1: The Future of Financial Supervision in the Digital Age
- Evolution of financial supervision: from manual oversight to digital intelligence
- Understanding RegTech vs. SupTech: definitions, trends, and global practices
- The role of central banks in digital financial ecosystems
- Drivers of regulatory innovation in Africa’s financial landscape
- Case studies: Central banks leading in SupTech implementation
Module 2: Technology Foundations for SupTech
- Data infrastructure and interoperability for digital regulation
- APIs, cloud computing, and open banking systems
- AI and machine learning for compliance monitoring and anomaly detection
- Distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain applications in supervision
- Digital identity systems and e-KYC frameworks
Module 3: Data Analytics and Risk-Based Supervision
- Leveraging big data for predictive risk analysis
- Data visualization and dashboards for regulatory intelligence
- Automating reporting and compliance validation
- Early warning systems for financial and operational risk detection
- Integrating SupTech tools into supervisory workflows
Module 4: Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Digital Trust
- Managing cyber risks in regulatory systems
- Frameworks for digital trust, resilience, and data sovereignty
- Incident reporting and crisis response protocols
- Legal and ethical dimensions of AI in supervision
- Aligning cybersecurity with financial sector regulation
Module 5: Governance, Policy & Implementation Frameworks
- Institutional strategies for SupTech adoption
- Collaboration models: regulators, fintechs, and technology providers
- Innovation sandboxes and regulatory labs
- Governance models for digital transformation in supervision
- Measuring performance, outcomes, and accountability in SupTech projects
Module 6: Global and Regional Case Studies
- BIS, IMF, and World Bank insights on digital supervision
- Case studies from African central banks and financial authorities
- Lessons from cross-border data management and interoperability efforts
- Successful RegTech partnerships for compliance innovation
- Policy lessons and implementation challenges
Module 7: Building Future-Ready Supervisory Institutions
- Developing digital leadership and innovation culture in regulatory institutions
- Skills and competencies for next-generation supervisors
- Institutional capacity-building for SupTech governance
- Benchmarking against global standards and frameworks
- Roadmap to sustainable digital transformation for central banks
General Notes
- The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
- The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
- The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
- All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
- Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
- This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org
Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org