Description
Book SynopsisFintech continues to revolutionize financial services. Financial Technology shows you how to navigate this increasingly de-centralized, personalized and automated environment. This new textbook strikes a balance between academic depth and commercial relevance in examining the advantages and challenges of these changes through the lens of various analytical frameworks.
Financial Technology 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 a variety of international organizations including Lloyds Bank, TransferWise, Generali, Starling and Stocktwits, bridge the gap between theory and practice and contextualize learning in terms of real businesses, from large incumbents to smaller start-ups. With coverage of robo-advisors, mobile-only banks, open banking and risk and regulation, this book also explores a range of analytical frameworks to critically examine new technologies and emerging business models.
Financial Technology enables 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.
Trade Review"Pitched against the backdrop of an evolving digital economy witnessing unprecedented innovation, change and societal challenges, this book captures key aspects of the fluid fintech landscape while adding to the growing body of knowledge in this emergent field." * Karen Elliott, Associate Professor of Enterprise and Innovation, Newcastle University Business School *
"A relevant, fresh and enlightening read for both seasoned finance veterans as well as those new to finance and fintech innovation." * Erik Jonsson, Head of Digital Partnerships, Techcombank *
"Niels accurately captures the key elements that contribute to innovation in the financial technology ecosystem, making this publication relevant to anyone who has an interest in the sector." * James Nurse, Managing Director, FINTRAIL *
"If there's one book you need to read on fintech - this is it!
Financial Technology is a must read for anyone who wants a deep insight into this exciting industry." * Angela Yore, SkyParlour *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 01: Networks, APIs and fintech banking platforms – How technology is decentralizing finance;
- Chapter - 02: Disruption and disintermediation – How financial innovation and cloud computing gave birth to the fintech revolution;
- Chapter - 03: Behavioural economics and experience design – How to optimize user engagement;
- Chapter - 04: Artificial intelligence and automation in fintech – AI and machine learning in practice;
- Chapter - 05: Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies – The applications of distributed ledger technology in finance;
- Chapter - 06: Digitizing the price mechanism – The impact of automation and social media on financial markets;
- Chapter - 07: Financial crime, cybersecurity and risk management – Pitfalls and opportunities in fintech;
- Chapter - 08: Regtech and regulatory compliance – Financial regulation in a fintech context;
- Chapter - 09: Looking to the future – Optimization, decentralization and personalization;
