Financial Technology (Fintech) and Sustainable Financing, 3rd Edition

This edited volume, sourced from the Journal of Risk and Financial Management, explores the critical intersection of modern finance, technological innovation (FinTech), and sustainable development. It features cutting-edge research on how FinTech is driving the transition toward a globally sustainable financial system. This book details the synergy between digital infrastructure and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) imperatives. Key chapters examine the transformative power of technologies like blockchain, digital currencies, and AI in robo-advising as they reshape financial markets, investment, and asset management practices. Key areas covered in this volume include the following: Sustainability-Driven Financing: Analysis of green finance, sustainable investment models, and Green Banking's role in achieving sustainable development goals; Digital Innovation in Risk and Investment: Research on cryptocurrencies, decentralized financial markets, and the development of innovative, resilient investment portfolios; FinTech Applications: Studies on the use of digital payment systems, crowdfunding, and peer-to-peer lending for unlocking new financing sources and democratizing capital access; Impact on the Finance Profession: Examination of how emerging technologies and sustainable mandates affect traditional financial practices and global regulatory frameworks.