Fintech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions

FinTech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions, Second Edition delves into the sweeping changes technology brings to the financial sector. Opening with an exploration of how new industry players and digital innovations are redefining business models, the book provides a thorough analysis of the present and anticipated future states of money and banking. Readers are guided through essential concepts surrounding financial services, products, regulatory environments, and social implications, all while considering the accelerating pace of technological advances and their integration into established institutions. This edition emphasizes the impact of artificial intelligence and maturation of crypto assets.

Beyond foundational concepts, the book investigates international FinTech developments, the financing of startups, and the roles of various FinTech hubs outside the United States. It discusses regulatory challenges as well as social concerns that may arise with rapid innovation. The final chapters focus on how major financial institutions are responding to technological disruption, illuminating the opportunities and challenges that shape the future of finance. Together, these insights provide readers with a panoramic understanding of the evolving world of financial technology.