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FinTech, an acronym for financial technology, can be considered a byproduct of globalization and technology. The higher number of cross border transactions created the need for systems that can facilitate the same and are secure. This gave rise to FinTech companies, who provide technical financial services. Thus, it is the new and bold world of finance, fueled by globalization and driven by train.
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Ernst, R., Haar, J. (2019). Financial Services. In: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Governability. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17516-0_7
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