Financial Technology Foundations

Provides students with the essential knowledge to navigate and leverage the transformative power of emerging technologies in finance.

The financial services sector is being transformed by new technologies. This textbook equips students with the knowledge and strategies necessary for their future careers. Combining practical insights into technology-driven disruption and robust theoretical analyses, Financial Technology Foundations covers key aspects of fintech innovation to enable students to develop knowledge for their studies and future careers. It explores the impact of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and machine learning on financial business models and investment strategies. Chapters also include material on Neo Banks, the use of social media and hyperpersonalization in finance and how developments in lawtech intersect with those in fintech. Incisive commentary on the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks around these technologies, as well as activities, industry expert contributions and international examples enhance the learning experience. Financial Technology Foundations also features a suite of online resources with lecturer PowerPoint slides, reflective exercises and multiple-choice questions. This textbook is ideal for students on MSc programmes in Fintech, Finance or taking Financial Technology modules as part of their Business and Management degrees.

Online resources: Lecturer PowerPoint slides, reflective exercises and multiple choice questions

Auteur
Aleksandra Wawrzyszczuk is an adjunct professor at the University of Liverpool, leading the LawTech, Regulation and Ethics module on the MSc Fintech. She manages Europe's largest world- leading legal sector transformation programme LawtechUK, and in 2020 was named City of London's Innovation Ambassador and a Top 10 Lawyer in Legal Innovation.

Contenu

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
  • Chapter - 01: Introduction to money, banking, and fintech;
  • Chapter - 02: Digital banking and identity management;
  • Chapter - 03: Regulatory landscape in fintech and banking;
  • Chapter - 04: Technological advancements in banking and payments;
  • Chapter - 05: Understanding digital assets and cryptocurrencies;
  • Chapter - 06: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and digital finance;
  • Chapter - 07: Lawtech - digital transformation in the legal sector and its impact on finance;
  • Chapter - 08: Case studies and innovations in law and digital finance;
  • Chapter - 09: The rulebook of innovation - legal, ethical and regulatory considerations in a digital economy;
  • Chapter - 10: Visions of the future - perspectives and emerging trends;
  • Chapter - 11: Conclusion - Thriving in the Digital Economy - Strategies for Success