FinTech, economy and space: Introduction to the special issue
By Eric Knight and Dariusz Wojcik
In this article, the authors highlight the vast potential for research in the field of FinTech. Even
though this intersection of finance and technology has been around for quite some time, there exist
a number of unresolved controversies in this field. By laying stress on the role of geography, scale
and uneven development, this article showcased the possibility of exploring the spatiality of FinTech
and its implications.
Blockchain in FinTech: A Mapping Study
By Simon Fernandez-Vazquez, Rafael Rosillo, David De La Fuente and Paolo Priore
This paper focusses on the limitations and future trends of blockchain technology in the FinTech
industry. It heavily examines the banking and finance sector while looking for other fields where the
blockchain technology might expand into.
FinTech Regulations: Need, Superpowers and Bibliometric Analysis
By Pallavi Lakhe, Dr. Mugdha Kulkarni
As the title suggests, the research paper sheds light on the need for regulations in the FinTech
industry and how the world superpowers are moulding it. It lays a special emphasis on the issues
that arise because of the lack of a supervising authority.
Financial Regulation of Consumer-facing Fintech in India: Status Quo and Emerging Concerns
By Beni Chugh
The paper deals with the Indian FinTech industry. It mainly focusses on how this industry is regulated
in India and how it should be regulated. The author critically analyses the types of consumer-facing
fintech activities in India and how they more often than not have a platform-based business model.
Role of FinTech in Accelerating Financial Inclusion in India
By Brij Raj & Varun Upadhyay
This paper centres around the positive impact that the FinTech industry can have in India. It
deliberates on the advantages of this industry and how to reap its benefits while at the same time
making sure that apprehensions regarding data privacy and customer protection are also taken into
account
Financial inclusion and Fintech during COVID-19 crisis: Policy solutions
By Peterson K. Ozili.
While it may take years for the world economy to recover after the COVID-19 19 crisis, the author of
this paper proposes financial inclusion, with the help of fintech, as an effective instrument to
support vulnerable individuals during the time of crises. Encouraging improved payment services,
continuous surveillance and an increasing trust in FinTech are some of the key solutions this paper
mentions