Routledge Handbook of Financial Technology and Law

Financial technology is reshaping financial services and markets, making the future of finance digital. This Handbook analyzes the policy, regulatory, supervisory, and legal implications of these changes, offering a framework of legally enforceable principles and values to ensure innovations take place without threatening the rule of law and basic human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 478 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The realm of financial technology (fintech) is experiencing a rapid and transformative shift, reshaping financial services and markets in profound ways. This transformation is widely seen as paving the way for a digital future of finance. To better understand the implications of these changes, this Handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of developments in financial services, products, and markets driven by technological advancements. It aims to shed light on the crucial role that law plays in addressing the revolutionary developments within the financial sector. By offering a framework of legally enforceable principles and values, the Handbook seeks to facilitate the integration of fintech innovations while preserving the integrity of financial markets law and the broader rule of law and fundamental human rights.

Contributions from esteemed international experts cover a wide range of topics, including policy, high-level principles, trends, perspectives, fintech and lending, fintech and payment services, fintech, investment, and insurance services, fintech, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance, cryptocurrencies, and cryptoassets, markets and trading, regtech, and suptech. This Handbook is invaluable for practitioners and students alike, serving as a comprehensive reference point for academics engaged in research in the fields of banking and financial markets law.

As fintech continues to evolve and shape the financial landscape, it is essential to explore its policy, regulatory, supervisory, and legal implications. By examining the developments outlined in this Handbook, we gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We can better prepare ourselves for the future of finance by embracing the transformative power of technology while ensuring that the legal framework is robust enough to support and regulate these innovations in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Weight: 892g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367726553