Technological Integration in Financial Management: A Bibliometric Analysis of Emerging Trends and Innovations

Abstract

Background: The integration of advanced technologies, including AI, blockchain, and fintech, has significantly reshaped financial management. These inventions have improved ease of use, accountability, and accessibility while democratizing financial services across various sectors, such as automated advisory services.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the fintech landscape of the technology integrated financial services by identifying key trends, institutions, and emerging innovations within the financial management domain.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 1,319 Scopus articles to systematically map developments and advancements in technology driven financial services.

Results: The analysis revealed the key focus areas, further highlighting prominent institutions driving research, and uncovered notable emerging innovations that are shaping the future of financial technologies.

Conclusion: The findings provide valuable insights into the current state of technological advancements in financial services and offer future directions, contributing to both academic understanding and practical applications in the fintech sector.

  • Page Number : 47-55

  • Published Date : 2024-10-15

  • Keywords
    Artificial intelligence, Fintech, Blockchain, Robo-Advisors, Bibliometric analysis

  • DOI Number
    10.15415/jtmge/2024.152005

  • Authors
    Divya Goswami

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