The University of Liechtenstein is pleased to announce that thirteen students have once again successfully completed the certificate program "Blockchain and FinTech." In a festive graduation ceremony held on June 7, the certificates were presented to the graduates by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Martin Angerer, the program director, and Jonas Gantenbein from Bank Frick.

The certificate program is offered by the Bank Frick Innovative Finance Lab, a collaboration between the University of Liechtenstein and Bank Frick. The program imparts the latest knowledge and skills in dealing with disruptive and promising technologies in the financial industry. During the ceremonial certificate presentation, the top students of the class were also honored. In addition to Ricarda Mauch, the award was given to Sven Lagger, who then delivered the traditional student address.

“The Blockchain and FinTech certificate program at the University of Liechtenstein, with a special focus on finance, has become widely known far beyond the Rhine Valley and attracts participants from across the German-speaking region each year. Liechtenstein plays a pioneering role here, and the training to become a Blockchain and FinTech specialist offers outstanding future opportunities for our participants,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Martin Angerer, head of the program.

Long-Term Partnership and Cutting-Edge Knowledge

The program is part of a long-standing cooperation between the university and Bank Frick. The organizers view this course as a key success factor for the local financial center and the development of specialized professionals.

“The unique combination of knowledge from the disciplines of finance, fintech, and blockchain is invaluable for the Liechtenstein financial sector. The certificate program skillfully bridges the gap between today's established financial world and the innovations of tomorrow. It is extremely difficult to find qualified professionals in this field, which is why this program is so important,” said Jonas Gantenbein from Bank Frick.

The program provides high-quality knowledge about the opportunities, potential, and challenges of blockchain and other emerging financial technologies. It maintains a balanced mix of instructors from academia and industry experts. The course content is continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in this disruptive field and academic progress.

In addition to a new round starting in January 2025, next year will also see the launch of an advanced certificate program offering deeper dives into various topic areas. Detailed information and registration options will soon be available again on the university's website: https://uni.li/innovative-finance.