Includes bibliographical references and index.

The booming world of fintech -- New entrants to banking -- Rethinking payments and remittances -- Digital lending innovation -- Commercial banking transformation -- Next generation commerce -- Crowdfunding and crosdinvesting -- Innovative wealth management -- The power of big data and artificial intelligence -- The Internet of things -- Blockchain and distributed ledgers -- The rise of InsurTech -- Identification, cybersecurity, and RegTech.

The financial services technology industry is booming and promises to change the way we manage our money online, disrupting the current landscape of the industry. Understanding fintechs many facets is the key to navigating the complex nuances of this global industry. Fintech in a Flash is a comprehensive guide to the future of banking and insurance. It discusses an array of hot topics such as online payments, crowdfunding, challenger banks, online insurance, digital lending, big data, and digital commerce. The author provides easy to understand explanations of the 14 main areas of fintech and their future, and insight into the main fintech hubs in the world and the so-called unicorns, fintech firms that have made it past a $1 billion valuation. He breaks down the key concepts of fFintech in a way that will help you understand every aspect so that you can take advantage of new technologies. This detailed guide is your go-to source for everything you need to confidently navigate the ever-changing scene of this booming industry