The Transformative Impact of FinTech on Financial Services: A Comprehensive Analysis

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10.2991/978-94-6463-368-9_12How to use a DOI?

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FinTech; financial services; blockchain; artificial intelligence; big data; regulatory framework; market dynamics; consumer behavior

Abstract

The surge of Financial Technology (FinTech) has fundamentally restructured the financial services landscape, ushering in a wave of innovation that has altered the way consumers interact with their finances and how institutions operate within the global financial system. This paper delves into a thorough examination of FinTech's ascendance, tracing its roots from nascent technological applications to its current status as a pivotal force driving the modernization of financial services. At the core of this transformation lies a suite of emergent technologies—blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics—that collectively underpin the FinTech revolution, catalyzing a shift towards more efficient, accessible, and customer-centric financial solutions. The analysis presented herein unpacks the multifaceted nature of FinTech's impact, dissecting how these innovations have disrupted traditional banking paradigms, democratized financial participation, and compelled the reimagining of regulatory frameworks. By scrutinizing the interplay between FinTech advancements and market structures, the paper sheds light on the nuanced interdependencies that shape consumer preferences and the competitive landscape of financial services. The discussion ventures further to articulate the implications of these technologies for future strategic orientation, risk management, and sustainability in finance, encapsulating the myriad challenges and prospects that FinTech presents. Concluding with forward-looking insights, this study proposes strategic imperatives for incumbents and new entrants alike to navigate the evolving terrain of financial technology, emphasizing the necessity for a balanced approach that leverages the benefits of FinTech while safeguarding the integrity of the financial system against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Through its comprehensive discourse, the paper endeavors to equip stakeholders with a nuanced understanding of FinTech’s transformative dynamics, offering a conceptual framework to anticipate and shape the trajectory of financial innovation.

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AU  - Wentao Zhou
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/14
TI  - The Transformative Impact of FinTech on Financial Services: A Comprehensive Analysis
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 5th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 85
EP  - 91
SN  - 2352-5428
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