UNAIR NEWSÌý– Rapid development of technology is inevitable.ÌýOne of the impacts is on economic and funding.ÌýIn the past, people had to meet directly to make transaction.ÌýIt indeed takes time and effort.
However, nowadays almost everything can be done with hands andÌýgadgets such as checking deposit interest, onlineÌýtransactions, and make transfers withÌýmobile banking applications.
From that point, the termÌýfintechÌýÌý(financial technology) becomes popular.ÌýFintech is already very popular among the media or those who are active in technology.ÌýMany companies are already utilizing the technology.
In Indonesia, the amount of investment inÌýfintechÌýis getting higher and higher.ÌýTherefore, a newÌýstart-upÌýcompany engaged in that field will get investment funds easily from investors. UtilizingÌýfintechÌýtechnologyÌýalso brings high profit rate as well.
This is the background of D3 Banking Management Student Association of Faculty of Vocational Studies held aÌýtalk showÌýaboutÌýfintech, especially about how the development and benefits ofÌýfintechÌýin the current era.
Activities on Thursday, July 19 was held in the Hall on the third floor, Faculty of Vocational Studies UNAIR.ÌýOfficials from the Financial Services Authority and Bank Syariah Mandiri Region Office V East Java were also attending.
The event received a very positive appreciation from theÌýparticipantsÌý.ÌýEvidently, the number of participants reached 125 people from the campuses in Surabaya.ÌýOne of the participants was eager to gain insights about current economic condition based on financial institution data.
“It is also explained that many Islamic banks and economic system in present time can be used to improve and applyÌýfintechÌýby financial institution itself,” said a student of Surabaya State University.
Meanwhile, from the point of view of the Financial Services Authority, Hendriyono Rachman as the speaker explained the digitalization of financial services.ÌýAccording to him, students who study financial science must alwaysÌýupdateÌýabout the latest technological developments in the financial world, especially banking.
In line with Hendriyono’s statement, Gunawan Arief Hartoyo from Bank Syariah Mandiri stressed thatÌýfintech isÌýnot a threat to financial institutions.ÌýThe existence ofÌýfintech is quite good for financial institutions because, everything can be more efficient in various aspects.
On the other hand, related to the talkshow, Chief executive Bayu claimed to be grateful for the implementation ofÌýtheÌýfirstly held event.ÌýIt is expected to provide a positive impact for participants, especially those who study finance.
“For my fellow students, I hope there will be more events to hone our skills.ÌýManageÌýour time and teamwork, “said student of Banking Management 2017 Faculty of Vocational Studies.
“In addition, it is also held to make Faculty of Vocational Studies more familiar.ÌýAnyway, the activities we do is for the good reputation Ìýof our alma mater, ” he added.Ìý(*)
Author: Wiwik Yuni Eryanti Ningrum
Editor: Feri Fenoria Rifa’i
