Blockchain explained

The concept of the Blockchain explained. What it is; how it works; proof-of-work and more.

5 ways blockchain can change the cross-border payments landscape

'Cross-border payments is a changing sector of the industry, driven by customers demanding little to no friction and encountering multiple steps, intermediaries and fees. Every step along the path of a cross-border transaction requires time and money, with the average cost of remittances sitting at 7%, according to a 2018 World Bank report. The industry has reacted through the creation of new faster payment initiatives, aimed at reducing delays in payments and standardising intermediary fees. Others have turned to distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain as potential cure-alls for cross-border pain points.'

Read the rest of Alex Hamilton's insighful article HERE.

Understanding Fintech (3-part online training course)

From start-ups in California, New York, London, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs are applying their creativity and technical ingenuity all along the financial services value chain.

This wave of innovation promises a revolution in the production and consumption of financial services.

Aptly combining the words “financial” and “technology” the FinTech revolution promises changes that will democratize financial services.

Part 1 - FinTech Basics
Part 2 - Financial Service Functions & Innovation Clusters
Part 3 - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrencies

The FinTech revolution holds much promise. This three part course is a basic primer to understanding FinTech in all its forms and guises.

Please click on the individual Part Title for more information on each section.

This three-part course has full CPE accreditation. 

GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON THIS COURSE!
Use Coupon code CITADEL10 when registering to claim the discount.

Allocate your remaining 2019 Budget towards 2020 training

Working in the financial services field, the end of the calendar year can always be a bit stressful. There are a number of reasons for this, but one of the biggest is the “use it or lose it” paradigm that exists around budgets year-over-year. If you do not use the funds that have been budgeted, it is logically be assumed that you did not need them, and it will therefore not be allocated for the following year.

When this happens, one of the best ways to save your remaining budget is to allocate some of those left over funds by booking some of the next year’s training for your team before the current year-end. Whether it is a course, a conference, or something else, it is a great way to use the funds in a manner that supports the individual, the department, and the organization.

If you find yourself looking to book 2020 professional development opportunities with your 2019 budget, check out our course offerings at https://citadeladvantage.blogspot.com/p/public-course-schedule.html

If you are looking for online training check out our offerings at https://citadeladvantage.blogspot.com/2017/11/on-line-training-courses.html

Don’t forget to consider In-house training and the benefits that it brings. Get the low-down on In-house training at;

• Why training in-house makes sense - https://citadeladvantage.blogspot.com/p/in-house-training.html

• Benefits of In-house training - https://citadeladvantage.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_71.html

Blockchain Unmasked

By Stanley Epstein

"For many of us, as we advance further and further into this new digital world, we are assailed by a plethora of new technologies, new terms, new ways of thinking and new ways of processing transactions.

One of these technologies is the blockchain.

Few people really understand what the blockchain is, but banks, financial institutions, IT organizations, consultants and even the general public are all abuzz about blockchain technology and how it is going to revolutionize finance."

To read the rest of this article please visit ILLUMEO's Blog >> HERE

New On-line Training Course - Understanding the Blockchain

Few people understand what the blockchain really is, but banks, financial institutions, Information Technology (IT) organizations, consultants and even the general public are all abuzz about blockchain technology and how it is going to revolutionize finance.

Bitcoin. Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. ICO's. 

These are terminologies that everyone’s talking about, but what do these words really mean?

Find out in this brand new on-line course that will provide you with clear definitions and a explanations for the blockchain; the theory, the technology, the process, the use-cases and much more.

Additionally we are also going to give you a great 10% course discount. Just use Coupon Code CITADEL10 when you register.


Sign up for this course TODAY! 

Check out our other great on-line courses HERE

FinTech – Where finance and technology meet - On-line Training Course

We are at the dawn of a new era. Startups are disrupting the world of finance and banking, and it’s only the beginning. With more and more funding going into FinTech than ever, it is clear that finance and banking are being transformed rapidly.

Traditional companies are at risk - they will have either to disrupt, or be disrupted. FinTech startups formulate new ways to deliver financial services faster, better, and at lower costs than the formal financial can. Corporates are now investing heavily and bringing in startups to help them to respond. The FinTech Revolution is here.


Do you want to understand FinTech?

Our on-line FinTech training course is focused on the hottest topics in FinTech today: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, InsurTech, RegTech, Small Business Financing, Peer to Peer Platforms, Open banking, Mobile Banking, Big Data, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and more.

Don’t lose out on the FinTech revolution.

Take our 3-part on-line training course “Understanding FinTech”.

This course carries full CPE accreditation. Each Part is at really affordable prices.

Use Coupon Code Citadel10 for a 10% discount.

Part 1 – FinTech Basics

Part 2 – Financial Service Functions & Innovation Clusters

Part 3 – Blockchain, Bitcoin & other Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price fluctuated around its record high of about $20,000 as the cryptocurrency began to trade on the world’s largest futures exchange. Its smooth launch on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange came with a chorus of warnings about speculative valuation. A week ago it opened on the smaller of Chicago’s futures exchanges; the CME has many times the trading volume.

On-line CPE Certified Training Courses

Citadel Advantage is proud to be associated with Illumeo, a provider of continuing education courses and webinars.

If you are one of the millions of certified professionals in the corporate world, it's critical to you, your current job, and your future career aspirations to remain certified and continuously improve your skills. For managers it’s increasingly important to hire and retain certified professionals in critical roles.

Illumeo delivers continuing education courses and webinars of the highest quality, for over two dozen of the most popular certification types for corporate professionals, at an incredibly affordable price.

Citadel Advantage is a providing a growing range of professional courses that are being marketed under the Illumeo brand.

Most of our Citadel Advantage’s Illumeo courses carry CPE credits for CPA, CPD, CMA, CFE, CGFM, CIA, CRMA.

Citadel Advantage’s two Principal Associates, Richard Barr and Stanley Epstein are both certified Illumeo instructors.

We list below titles of our growing range of on-line courses presented through Illumeo.

If you register through ourselves we are able to offer you a great 10% discount on course fees. Just use Coupon Code Citadel10 when registering.

For more information on each course and to start the registration process simply click on the course title.

Key Elements in Managing Operational Risk

Understanding the Blockchain

Understanding Supply Chain Finance

Business Continuity Planning Risk vs Reward 

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - A Comparison of COSO & ISO

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance

International Trade - Part 1: Trade Finance Instruments

International Trade - Part 2 - Payment Instruments

International Trade - Part 3 – International Payment Systems

International Trade - Part 4 - Supply Chain Finance  

Principles for the Management of Operational Risk in the Financial Industry

Understanding FinTech – Part 1 (FinTech Basics) 

Understanding FinTech – Part 2 (Financial Service Functions & Innovation Clusters) 

Understanding FinTech – Part 3 (Blockchain, Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrencies) 

Understanding Operational Risk in Financial Institutions

Globalization, Finance and the Supply Chain