The Digitalization of Financial Markets: The Socioeconomic Impact of Financial Technologies

The book provides insight into the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on financial markets, focusing on stock markets, bond markets, and other categories. It also discusses the role of FinTech services and financial institutions in these markets. The book is a valuable reference work for scholars and professionals in finance and economics, with chapters 2, 5, and 10 available for free in PDF format.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into profound insights into both theoretical and empirical evidence regarding the significant impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on financial markets. Its primary focus lies in examining the profound influence of ICT on stock markets, bond markets, and various other categories of financial markets, with an additional emphasis on the interconnected FinTech services and financial institutions. These evolving financial markets, characterized by the integration of new technologies, are aptly referred to as 'digital financial markets.'

This comprehensive book offers a multi-faceted perspective, encompassing local and global insights from countries at diverse stages of economic development. By addressing an important gap in the existing literature, it sheds light on the role of ICT in shaping financial markets. Moreover, the book takes into account the crucial impact of FinTech services on these markets, providing a holistic understanding of the evolving financial landscape.

The theoretical discussions in the book are enriched by extensive empirical evidence, presenting a comprehensive compilation of diverse views and perspectives. This richness makes the book an invaluable and intricate reference work, catering to scholars in the fields of finance and economics. Additionally, professionals in the financial industry, particularly those directly or indirectly associated with the new technologies on financial markets, such as various types of FinTech services, will find immense value in its contents.

To enhance accessibility and promote knowledge dissemination, Chapters 2, 5, and 10 of this book are made available in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. These chapters have been generously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, ensuring wide dissemination and collaboration among scholars and professionals alike.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367558406