Fintech sector: a review of research trends for the period of 2015-2022

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present a bibliometric study of the FinTech sector on the basis of the existing scientific data that has been collected and reviewed. Different aspects and matters within this area are discussed, and its development is critically analyzed. Design/methodology/approach: Research data, namely 900 publications published between January 2015 and July 2022, was sourced from the Scopus database. Based on these, a bibliometric study was carried out using R software with Bibliometrix and Biblioshina codes. Findings: The analysis of publications indicates that blockchain (and, first and foremost, cryptocurrencies), artificial intelligence and financial exclusion were topics most frequently examined by scholars in 2020-2021. Research findings also point to certain future trends in the FinTech area; these are mainly sustainable development, and economic and social effects. Research limitations/implications: The main limitations of the conducted analysis are related to the study being based on the Scopus database and focused on specific disciplines, namely Business, Management and Accounting, Economics, Econometrics and Finance. Originality/value: The paper analyzes FinTech trends in selected disciplines. The paper also provides information about the identified growth trends that are likely to grow and which of them will becoming less relevant. It identifies how various new technologies and sustainability development can change organizations and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]