Fintech

Fintech, a clipped compound of "financial technology", refers to the application of innovative technologies to products and services in the financial industry. This broad term encompasses a wide array of technological advancements in financial services, including mobile banking, online lending platforms, digital payment systems, robo-advisors, and blockchain-based applications such as cryptocurrencies.[1] Fintech companies include both startups and established technology and financial firms that aim to improve, complement, or replace traditional financial services.

  1. ^ Schindler, John W. (2017). "FinTech and Financial Innovation: Drivers and Depth" (PDF). Finance and Economics Discussion Series. 2017 (81). doi:10.17016/FEDS.2017.081. ISSN 1936-2854.