Cryptocurrency Series
Cryptocurrency 101, Its Challenges and Issues
12
May 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am
SIDC LMS
Speakers : Chong Jin Yoong
Learning Hours
1 hour (including Pre & Post Assessments)
Outline
- History and development of cryptocurrencies
- Types of cryptocurrencies
- The cryptocurrency ecosystem
- Cryptocurrency mining
- Main uses of cryptocurrency
- The challenges and issues of cryptocurrencies
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Describe the history and development of cryptocurrencies
- Explain the types of cryptocurrencies, its main uses and ecosystem
- Analyse the risks, issues and potential pitfalls associated with cryptocurrencies and other digital currency transactions
Competencies
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Functional (Technical) Digital Technology Application (Proficiency Level 3) Foundational (Regulatory) Anti-Money Laundering (Proficiency Level 3) |
Target Audience
Individual 
Dealer’s Representatives, Derivatives Representatives, Portfolio Managers, Sales and Marketing Executives, Employees of Registered Persons, employees performing compliance functions, internal/external audit function, risk management functions as well as employees from the regulatory and enforcement agencies.
Institutions 
PLCs, SMEs, cryptocurrency exchange companies, legal firms, consultancy firms, accounting firms, fund management companies, stockbroking firms, investment banks and fintech related companies and associations.
Chong Jin Yoong
Associate Trainer at i-Biz Concept Sdn Bhd
Jin Yoong is an associate trainer of i-Biz Concept Sdn Bhd, specialises on capital market and treasury products.
Previously, he headed the structured products development team in AmBank’s Global Markets division. His team focuses on structuring solutions and products for institutional, corporate and retail clients. Before joining AmBank, he was attached to the treasury department in OSK Investment Bank, previously one of Malaysia’s largest standalone investment bank as a licensed fixed income dealer. He was responsible for managing the treasury’s fixed income investment portfolio.
Jin Yoong is currently a committee member in the CFA Society of Malaysia. He is a member of the Examination Committee for the PKMC Module 4 and IPPC exams. Additionally he plays a significant role in the curriculum development of the Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC), the Chartered Banker program and Investor Protection Professional Certification (IPPC). He obtained the PKMC certification with Distinction in 2008.
Jin Yoong has been conducting various SIDC accredited courses since 2010 and training on the topic of fixed income for the CFA program (Level 1, 2 and 3) for candidates preparing for the CFA examinations since 2009.
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