Financial Technology: Case Studies in Fintech Innovation

Fintech is revolutionizing financial services, and this textbook provides an academic and commercial exploration of the advantages and challenges of these changes through various analytical frameworks. It demystifies key technologies such as blockchains, APIs, AI, machine learning, and cloud computing in a clear and accessible style, with real-world case studies from international organizations. It also explores analytical frameworks to critically examine new technologies and emerging business models and enables readers to understand the fintech movement in the context of recent financial history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2020
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Fintech, a rapidly evolving sector, is revolutionizing the financial services industry. This comprehensive textbook provides a comprehensive guide to navigating this dynamic and rapidly changing landscape. It strikes a balance between academic depth and commercial relevance, examining the advantages and challenges of these changes through various analytical frameworks.

The book demystifies key technologies such as blockchains, APIs, AI, machine learning, and cloud computing in a clear and accessible style, suitable for readers with no technological background. Real-world case studies from international organizations, including Lloyds Bank, TransferWise, Generali, Starling, and Stocktwits, bridge the gap between theory and practice, contextualizing learning in terms of real businesses, from large incumbents to smaller start-ups.

The book covers a range of topics, including robo-advisors, mobile-only banks, open banking, and risk and regulation. It also explores a range of analytical frameworks to critically examine new technologies and emerging business models.

Financial Technology empowers readers to understand the fintech movement in the context of recent financial history, examine the key drivers of change, and form insights about the financial system in a forward-looking and global manner. Online resources include PowerPoint slides for lecturers and additional case studies.

In conclusion, Fintech is transforming the financial services industry, and this textbook provides a valuable resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the latest developments and trends in this field.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 169 x 238 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789665437