The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and VisionariesA front-line industry insider's look at the financial technology explosion The FINTECH Book is your primary guide to the financial technology revolution, and the disruption, innovation and opportunity therein. Written by prominent thought leaders in the global fintech investment space, this book aggregates diverse industry expertise into a single informative volume to provide entrepreneurs, bankers and investors with the answers they need to capitalize on this lucrative market. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned. The financial technology sector is booming, and entrepreneurs, bankers, consultants, investors and asset managers are scrambling for more information: Who are the key players? What's driving the explosive growth? What are the risks? This book collates insights, knowledge and guidance from industry experts to provide the answers to these questions and more.
The fintech market captured over US$14 billion in 2014, a three-fold increase from the previous year. New startups are popping up at an increasing pace, and large banks and insurance companies are being pushed toward increasing digital operations in order to survive. The financial technology sector is booming and The FINTECH Book is the first crowd-sourced book on the subject globally, making it an invaluable source of information for anybody working in or interested in this space. |
From inside the book
... The Rise of the Rest in FinTech The Magic Cake What Goes Around Comes Around There is Something New Under the Sun What is Really Happening? Conclusion Notes Smartphones, FinTech, and Education – Helping the Unbanked Reach Financial.
... Smartphones, FinTech, and Education – Helping the Unbanked Reach Financial Inclusion Enhancing User Experience New Product Development Education: Power to the People through Financial Literacy The Road Ahead Notes The Social Impact of ...
... smartphones, tablets, PCs, and smart watches. This wave of innovation is not only coming from established FinTech centres but also from emerging hubs. For example, Johannesburg has become a centre for bitcoin development, while across ...
... smartphone and think back 10 years. one It is perhaps no coincidence that after the economic crisis, driven in part by banks, consumers are now paying closer attention to their own finances than ever before. Indeed, several apps have ...
... smart phones, big data, social media, and cloud computing – demand has come from consumers to make it even easier to manage their finances. As such, financial innovation is no longer restricted to those institutions, allowing outside ...