The Role of Fintech in Shaping Modern Banking: A Bibliometric Analysis of Past, Present, and Future

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1 Department of Management, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Ph.D. in production and operation management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Farabi College, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Ph.D. in systems management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

Abstract
This systematic mapping study provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on Fintech and its role in banking, exploring the current state, development, and future prospects of Fintech research. By analyzing 687 Fintech-related articles from academic databases covering the years 2015 to 2024, this article examines the evolution of Fintech. After describing the process of this phenomenon we identified a significant increase in research activity within this field during the past 5 years. This study offers a unique viewpoint, enabling both researchers and practitioners to reconsider the future direction and scope of Fintech research. This paper reviews the literature on Fintech and its interaction with banking, encompassing innovations in payment systems, credit markets, and insurance, with Blockchain-powered smart contracts also playing a role. It defines Fintech, presents relevant statistics and key insights, and reviews both theoretical and empirical studies. This review is centered around research questions, summarizing current knowledge, and concluding with recommendations for future research avenues.

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