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Fintech: An Overview

a American University, USA
b Penn State Behrend, USA
c University of Massachusetts, USA

The Emerald Handbook of Fintech

ISBN: 978-1-83753-609-2, eISBN: 978-1-83753-608-5

Publication date: 4 October 2024

Abstract

Financial technology (fintech) refers to using new technology to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. This chapter provides a brief introduction to fintech. It also includes the book's purpose, distinguishing features, intended audience, and structure. A synopsis of Chapters 2 through 23 is offered. The chapter concludes that fintech is constantly evolving and is reshaping finance. Fintechs offer a new paradigm of growth.

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Baker, H.K., Filbeck, G. and Black, K. (2024), "Fintech: An Overview", Baker, H.K., Filbeck, G. and Black, K. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Fintech, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-608-520241001

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Emerald Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2024 H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck and Keith Black. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited