Entrepreneurship Resources: FinTech

Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024 12:06 PM

FinTech

Please note, these are resources intended to provide a brief introduction to the topic of FinTech. Remember to do additional research as needed! Please contact the Librarians if you need additional assistance with research.

The FinTech Industry

What is FinTech?

"Financial technology (Fintech) is used to describe new tech that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. At its core, fintech is utilized to help companies, business owners and consumers better manage their financial operations, processes, and lives by utilizing specialized software and algorithms that are used on computers and, increasingly, smartphones. Fintech, the word, is a combination of financial technology"

Source: Investopedia. Read the full introduction to FinTech here.

Well known FinTech companies include Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, Acorns, Mint, Kickstarter, GoFundMe, Robinhood, Nerdwallet, and many more!

Industry Reports

Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries 2023
Entry for Financial Technology. Includes top companies, industry outlook, current conditions, and more. Access requires UB login.
KPMG's Pulse of FinTech
Biannual analysis of global fintech investments.
Section Highlights:
-Fintech segments: a deeper dive into the investment data and trends in 6 major fintech segments.
-Regional Insights: an overview of global fintech investments and insights into the Americas, EMEA and ASPAC regions.

Statista This link opens in a new window
Search "Fintech" in the Statista database to bring up the latest report and statistics. Recommended report: FinTech - In-depth Market Insights & Data Analysis

Additional Readings

The World Bank Fintech Report

News to Follow

FinTech Weekly
Weekly fintech industry news and reports.
McKinsey & FinTech
Latest articles and reports from McKinsey & Company.
The Street - FinTech
Latest fintech news from The Street.
Forbes FinTech
Browse the latest FinTech articles from Forbes.

Guides

Fintech: Financial Technology Research Guide
Library of Congress research guide including a fintech overview, regulatory compliance information, trade associations, book list, database recommendations and more.
Securities and Exchange Commission's FinHub
"In addition to being a resource for information about the SEC’s views and actions in the FinTech space, FinHub is also a forum for engaging with SEC staff."