FinTech Platforms and Strategy
20 Pages Posted: 3 Jan 2017 Last revised: 15 Aug 2017
Date Written: December 14, 2016
Abstract
A major consequence of the Internet era is the emergence of complex “platforms” that combine technology and process in new ways that often disrupt existing industry structures and blur industry boundaries. These platforms allow easy participation that often strengthens and extends network effects, while the vast amounts of data captured through such participation can increase the value of the platform to its participants, creating a virtuous cycle. While initially slow to penetrate the financial services sector, such platforms are now beginning to emerge. We provide a taxonomy of platforms in Finance and identify the feasible strategies that are available to incumbents in the industry, innovators, and the major Internet giants.
Keywords: Fintech, Platform, Innovation, Competition, Technology
JEL Classification: L15, L22, L23, L24, L86, O30, D02, D23, D24, D40, G20, L10
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