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- ISBN 9781041306993
- Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 03 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Financial Technology: A Comprehensive Introduction offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most transformative forces in contemporary finance. This essential guide explains how FinTech is fundamentally reshaping financial transactions, institutional operations, and global financial engagement.
Blending theory with practical insights, the book traces FinTech's history and examines its influence across modern financial institutions, including banks, insurers, investment houses, and central banks. It introduces readers to the technologically driven evolution of financial markets, encompassing crypto-assets, algorithmic trading, and decentralised finance (DeFi). The book further examines cutting-edge tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), RegTech, advanced digital payment systems, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), all presented with clarity and analysis. Each chapter features learning objectives, practical case studies, and discussion questions to encourage deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Designed for students, financial professionals, policymakers, and investors, Financial Technology: A Comprehensive Introduction balances accessibility with depth. Serving as both an authoritative guide and strategic framework, this book equips readers to navigate the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape and understand the complexities ahead.
Abdullah Al Mamoon is an academic, researcher, and author specialising in banking and finance, with over 20 years of professional and academic experience. His research focuses on financial economics, global capital allocation, and digital finance.
