SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OPEN BANKING AND FINANCE
Empower public sector leaders to drive financial innovation
Navigate the rapidly evolving Open Banking and Open Finance landscape with a course designed specifically for regulators, policymakers and public sector financial authorities. Gain the skills, tools, and global perspective to design and implement impactful, inclusive and secure financial systems.
Overview
The Cambridge Open Banking & Finance course is tailored to the needs of public sector leaders including regulators, central banks, financial supervisors and government officials who are advancing Open Banking and Open Finance in their jurisdictions.
Grounded in the realities of policymaking and regulatory implementation, this course helps participants understand how to balance innovation with consumer protection, competition and financial stability. Learn from global experts, collaborate with peers from around the world and develop frameworks that work in practice.
Upcoming courses
Format: Dates: Duration: Investment¹:
Online
04 Sep - 29 Oct 2025
8 weeks
Individuals $2,500
Financial Authorities $2,200 (5 seats minimum)
Online
19 Mar - 10 May 2026
8 weeks
Individuals $2,500
Financial Authorities $2,200 (5 seats minimum)
¹ VAT may apply
Key Takeaways
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Understand Open Banking and Open Finance frameworks including policy, regulatory, technical and governance aspects in a global context.
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Learn strategies for effective regulation, oversight and implementation tailored to diverse market conditions.
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Build expertise in areas such as data privacy, consumer protection, interoperability and financial sector innovation.
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Evaluate and compare different international approaches to Open Banking to inform sound policymaking.
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Apply practical knowledge to develop Open Banking use cases or design projects that support your organisation’s strategic goals.
Why Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance?
Focused on the needs of public sector regulators
The course provides practical frameworks for supervisory and policymaking institutions to design, implement and oversee Open Banking ecosystems effectively.
Join a global regulatory network
Join the Regulator Knowledge Exchange platform and gain access to practical tools, a global network of peers, and ongoing collaborations with over 2,500 supervisors worldwide.
Address real challenges through your capstone
Tackle a challenge specific to your institution or jurisdiction. Receive personalised guidance and actionable feedback from expert mentors and peers to strengthen your approach.
Receive a Cambridge certificate
Earn a Certificate of Completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education Ltd, recognizing your excellence in regulatory innovation.
Cambridge Open Banking & Finance
How You Learn
Fully online with live interactive sessions, self-paced modules, peer discussions, real-world case studies and 1:1 mentorship during the capstone phase.
Who should attend
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Designed for public sector professionals including regulators, policymakers and supervisors working in central banks, financial authorities, ministries and related institutions involved in digital financial services, competition policy, data governance and innovation strategy.
Language
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English
You are
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A professional with a substantial experience in regulation, supervision or policy, particularly in areas related to financial sector innovation, digital public infrastructure or consumer data frameworks.
Time commitment
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5-6 hours per week
Modules
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Welcome & Overview
1
Foundations of Open Banking & Open Finance
2
The Global Market Landscape of Open Banking & Finance
3
Policy Objectives & Regulatory Considerations
4
Technical Design & Infrastructure Development
5
Implementation Strategy & Ecosystem Development
6
Governance and Supervision in Open Banking & Open Finance
7
Open Data & Digital Market Infrastructure
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Capstone Project Presentation
Course Leadership
Raghavendra Rau
Academic Director, CCAF
Bryan Zhang
Co-Founder and Executive Director, CCAF
Hunter Sims
Associate Director, CCAF
Bill Roberts
Course Lead
Fellow, CCAF
Module Leads
Marie Walker
Open Finance Futurist
Rafe Mazer
Fair Finance & Consumer Protection
Hakan Eroglu
Open Finance Innovation
Nydia Remolina
Fintech & AI Law
Ralph Bragg
Open Banking technical interoperability and trust frameworks
Siddharth Shetty
Digital Public Infrastructure
Jonathan Holman-Rohwer
Digital Banking Expert
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a prestigious Certificate of Completion issued by Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education Ltd.
This certificate recognises the participant’s commitment to building capacity in Open Banking and Open Finance regulation and policy and can support professional development, institutional recognition and future leadership opportunities in the public sector.
What our participants say
The online training program on Open Finance was truly insightful and empowering. It broadened my understanding of the evolving financial landscape and provided practical knowledge applicable to Nepal's banking sector.
The course's in-depth discussions and expert guidance were invaluable, equipping me to contribute to policy innovation and financial inclusion.
I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about driving meaningful change in finance.
Bharat Owd
Nepal Restra Bank
Speak to a course advisor
If you have any questions and/or would like to explore how this course can benefit you or your organisation, please feel free to contact our Course Advisor.
