FinTech: History and Development
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What is the primary focus of FinTech?

  • To develop financial innovations only
  • To invest in financial domains only
  • To adopt financial technologies only
  • To deliver financial solutions using technology (correct)
  • What is the main intersection of FinTech?

  • Global Landscape and Domains
  • Investment and Adoption
  • Finance and Technology (correct)
  • Innovation and Disruption
  • When did the term FinTech originate?

  • Early 2010s
  • Last decade
  • Early 1990s (correct)
  • Early 2000s
  • What is the characteristic of FinTech?

    <p>Disruptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of FinTech in terms of investments?

    <p>Investing in various domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has FinTech gained attention since the last decade?

    <p>Due to its use of technology to deliver financial solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of FinTech disruptors?

    <p>To innovate and solve existing problems in the financial industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of FinTech disruption on the financial industry?

    <p>Disrupting the existing business models in the financial industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies is NOT listed as an application of new technologies to financial services?

    <p>Quantum Computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges posed by FinTech innovations?

    <p>Evaluating innovations and regulating them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of FinTech disruption on the relationship between consumers and financial service providers?

    <p>Altering the relationship between consumers and financial service providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the areas where FinTech disruptors are innovating?

    <p>Financial Advisory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the first transatlantic cable introduced?

    <p>1866</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was introduced in 1967?

    <p>First ATM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was launched in 2007?

    <p>iPhone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established in 2009?

    <p>Kickstarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the period of financial globalisation from 1866 to 1967 known as?

    <p>FinTech 1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was re-branched as Ant Financial in 2014?

    <p>AliPay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was replaced with Blockchain in 2019?

    <p>ASX: CHESS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was launched in 1983?

    <p>Online Banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period associated with FinTech 2.0?

    <p>1967-2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element that distinguishes FinTech 3.0 from previous eras?

    <p>Mobile and start-ups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geographical focus of FinTech 3.5?

    <p>Developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the shift in FinTech 3.0?

    <p>2008 financial crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of FinTech according to EY?

    <p>Organizations that combine innovative business models and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage of FinTech adoption in 2017 according to EY?

    <p>Initial mass adoption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of FinTech companies in 2019 according to EY?

    <p>Seasoned companies operating on a global stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period associated with FinTech 1.0?

    <p>1866-1967</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did FinTech investment globally double?

    <p>2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of traditional financial markets?

    <p>To link providers and users of funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies is NOT a underlying FinTech technology?

    <p>RegTech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives FinTech disruption?

    <p>Both technologies and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated total investment in FinTech in 2018?

    <p>$111.8B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Global Financial Systems (GFS)?

    <p>To allocate scarce savings optimally among competing investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the report that provides an analysis of FinTech deals globally?

    <p>Pulse of FinTech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the underlying technology that is used in cryptocurrency?

    <p>Blockchain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of FinTech application?

    <p>Robotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind FinTech disruption?

    <p>To obtain lower costs and fewer restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    FinTech History and Development

    • FinTech can be traced back to the early 1990s, but its roots date back to 1866 with the first transatlantic cable, combining finance and technology.
    • 1850-1967: FinTech 1.0, characterized by the initial combination of finance and technology, leading to financial globalization.
    • 1967-2008: FinTech 2.0, marked by the shift from analog to digital, led by traditional financial institutions.
    • 2008-present: FinTech 3.0, characterized by the emergence of new players (start-ups) and existing companies in the space.
    • FinTech 3.5: Developing countries' adoption of FinTech.

    Global FinTech Landscape

    • 2019: FinTech companies offer a broad array of financial services and operate on a global stage.
    • 2017: The FinTech industry had grown rapidly and achieved initial mass adoption.
    • 2015: FinTech was nascent but more than just hype.

    FinTech Investment

    • Global FinTech investment doubled in 2018, with significant growth in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
    • Total investment activity (VC, PE, and M&A) in FinTech reached $111.8 billion in 2018.

    FinTech Australia

    • FinTech Australia census 2019 provides insights into the Australian FinTech industry.

    FinTechnologies

    • Examples of underlying technologies include Blockchain, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Biometric Technologies, and others.
    • Financial innovations include RegTech, Payment, Crowdfunding, Cryptocurrency, ProTech, Robot-Advising, InsurTech, and others.

    Disruption Nature of FinTech

    • FinTech disrupts traditional financial markets by bypassing incumbent institutions, seeking lower costs, fewer restrictions, and more efficiency.
    • Competition and cooperation among disruptors and incumbent financial institutions shape the FinTech landscape.
    • FinTech solves existing problems, alters relationships between consumers and financial service providers, and challenges traditional business models.

    Applications of New Technologies to Financial Services

    • New technologies such as Blockchain, Big Data, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Biometric, and Augmented/Virtual Reality are applied to various financial services, including Payment, Advisory, Investment, Lending & Funding, Insurance, Security, Operations, and Communications.

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