In the introduction to the first-ever special issue on the spatial dimensions of FinTech, we show that despite a FinTech fever in business and media, research on FinTech is still niche, particularly in social sciences. We describe FinTech as a research area full of controversies, ripe and in need of geographical research. As we outline, papers in this issue contribute to the debate primarily by examining the role of the state, financial centres and uneven development in FinTech.
机构:
EU Asia Inst, European Studies, 1 Rue Joseph Lakanal,BP 40348, F-49003 Angers 01, FranceEU Asia Inst, European Studies, 1 Rue Joseph Lakanal,BP 40348, F-49003 Angers 01, France