The Master of Law program at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is hosting a guest lecture titled “Disruptive Technology in the Banking Industry (Development of Digital Currency & Payments in the Banking Industry)” on Friday (November 22, 2024), from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. WIB in Room 3.1.1 of the UGM Faculty of Law and was available online via Zoom.
This guest lecture is part of the academic activities of the Master of Law program, specifically the Comparative Banking Law course. The event is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of innovative technologies that are transforming the banking industry, both in Indonesia and on the international stage.
As keynote speakers, this guest lecture features two leading figures in the fields of law and finance. Prof. Andrew Godwin from Melbourne Law School, an expert in international banking law, will share insights on the global trends in banking digitalization. Meanwhile, Ms. Rosalia Suci Handayani, LL.M., a representative from Bank Indonesia, provided perspectives on financial technology policies and regulations in Indonesia. The event was moderated by Ms. Irna Nurhayati, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M., Ph.D., a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Law who also teaches the Comparative Banking Law course.
The theme of this guest lecture, “Disruptive Technology in the Banking Industry,” was chosen to address the challenges and opportunities arising from the adoption of innovative technologies in the financial system, including digital currencies, electronic payment systems, and the management of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. With a solid legal foundation provided by Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (UUPPSK), Indonesia stands at a critical juncture in the evolution of its banking sector.
This event is expected to provide students with in-depth insights into the theory and practice of Technological Innovation in the Financial Sector (ITSK). In addition, this guest lecture also aims to reinforce students’ learning outcomes in understanding the implications of disruptive technologies in the field of banking law.
By featuring speakers from both national and international perspectives, this guest lecture offers a rich and relevant learning experience to equip students to navigate major changes in the global financial industry. The event was attended by all Master of Law students, undergraduate students majoring in Business Law, and members of the general public interested in financial technology issues.
Writer: Maria Melina Pentika (part timer staff at Master Program Faculty of Law)
