This book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of the technologies that are transforming financial services, markets, and regulation. It examines the rise of digital payments, peer-to-peer lending, challenger banks, blockchain, big data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application while also offering guidance on how individuals, businesses, and financial institutions can leverage fintech innovations to their advantage. Not only does it discuss the current fintech trends but also explores future developments and potential disruptions in the financial sector. In an era where fintech is transforming traditional finance, this book addresses the growing need for accessible, up-to-date, and reliable information on the subject. It will be an essential resource for academics, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape.

Brian Lucey is a Professor of International Finance at Trinity Business School, Ireland. Professor Lucey has worked as a statistician in the Department of Health and as an economist in the Central Bank. He has studied at graduate level in Canada, Ireland, and Scotland, and holds a PhD from the University of Stirling.

Vincenzo Verdoliva is Professor of Finance at Pegaso Digital University, Italy. His main research interests include market liquidity, credit risk and financial distress, initial public offerings and venture capital, FinTech and digital transformation, lending, and relationship banking. He also serves as an Associate Editor of The European Journal of Finance.