A new center of excellence in the Naveen Jindal School of Management will focus on the convergence of digital technologies, policy initiatives, regulations, and the disruption of financial services brought about by new information technologies.

The Center for the Management of Financial and Digital Asset Technologies (FD-Tech Center) will conduct business research, host executive training on fintech and digital asset management, and investigate phenomena of interest across all sectors of the financial technologies ecosystem. The center works in collaboration with industry, policymakers and academia and has close ties with the local business community.

“Advancing fintech and digital asset research is the key mission of the center,” said Center Director Dr. Vijay Mookerjee. “We plan to create a new area of research focus for the Jindal School, as well as increase the research output of the school by fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations across departments and with industry partners. The explosive development of technology and data-driven business models creates unique managerial opportunities and challenges for the digital transformation of the finance industry.”

The SDGs provide “a common language for everyone to use as we strive to lift people out of poverty, provide livelihoods to everyone and keep the planet healthy,” he said. “You can look at the downsides and negative things we’re trying to fight against, but then think about where we’re trying to go by 2030 and it’s really a positive agenda by making sure that we’re being inclusive, giving everyone opportunity and all pushing in the same direction.”

The explosive development of technology and data-driven business models creates unique managerial opportunities and challenges for the digital transformation of the finance industry. – Dr. Vijay Mookerjee

Faculty associated with the center will conduct interdisciplinary research involving all academic areas of the Jindal School. It will also provide students with the necessary skills and updated knowledge to navigate the competition in the market and facilitate business transformation and growth (e.g., blockchain associates, technology advisors, digital asset managers and fintech specialists, etc.).