The financial services sector experiences millions of transactions representing billions of dollars every day, with security, transparency, and cost-efficiency being top priorities. Blockchain usage is increasing in the financial services sector; it is a breakthrough that has changed the global financial system, making it safer and more efficient.

Revolutionizing Financial Services and Markets Through FinTech and Blockchain explores the application of blockchain technology within financial services and financial markets. Covering topics such as blockchain technology, e-finance applications, and financial product innovation, this book is ideal for academicians, investment institutions, asset management professionals, consultants, and more.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Banking Systems
Blockchain Risk Management
Blockchain Technologies
Decentralized Finance
Digital Payments
E-Finance
Financial Product Innovation
Stock Markets

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This publication is significant as it explores the transformative potential of these twin technologies in transforming the traditional financial system. Also, it underscores the importance of adapting to innovations to stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy. The book offers valuable insights for the readers, by analyzing how these twin technologies enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in financial transactions.

– Dr. Kiran Mehta, Dr. Renuka Sharma, & Poshan Yu

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dr. Kiran Mehta is a distinguished Professor and Dean of Finance at Chitkara Business School in Punjab, India, with over twenty-two years of experience in teaching, research, authorship, and consultancy. She has authored a comprehensive book on "Financial Services" published by Cengage and edited five volumes for renowned publishers including IGI Global, DeGruyter, and Wiley. Dr. Mehta has developed extensive educational resources, including nine-course books, contributions to six others, two online resources, and twelve case studies. Her consultancy work benefits startups and MSMEs through field research and statistical analysis. She has successfully mentored seven PhD scholars and supervised over 1,050 Master's theses across various finance domains. Her research contributions have resulted in Scopus-indexed papers and numerous academic presentations. Additionally, Dr. Mehta serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money, enhancing scholarly discourse in finance.

Renuka Sharma is a Professor (Finance) at Chitkara Business School at Chitkara University in Punjab. She has over 20 years of teaching and research experience (more than twelve years post-doctoral and eight years before to obtaining her PhD). She has authored numerous research papers, a few of which have been published in international/national journals (Taylor & Francis, Emerald, Sage, Inderscience, etc.) and the rest have been presented at international/national conferences (IIM Bangalore, Shillong, Calcutta, Indore, and Kozhikode, among others), with numerous papers selected for Best Paper Awards. She also serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals published by Emerald, Elsevier, and Inderscience, among others. Currently, she is guiding two PhD scholars and has successfully defended five others. She has worked as a consultant for numerous start-ups and MSMEs. In addition, she has authored two textbooks published by Cengage and Vikas Publications. Furthermore, she has created study materials for various business-related courses offered by esteemed Indian universities and institutions. Her expertise has been sought after as a resource person for multiple MDPs and FDPs focusing on research and finance. Moreover, she is also an entrepreneur.

Yu Po Shan (Sam) is an advisor, adjunct professor, keynote speaker, research awards holder, editor, author & ad-hoc reviewer. He also serves as a guest financial news commentator for more than 30 media platforms in China and acts as a reviewer for the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, IGI Global, Innovative Teaching and Learning, Common Ground Research Networks, Journal of The Community Development in Asia, ICSDGB 2021 and IBT Journal of Business Studies. Since 2012, Sam has served in advisory and public relationship roles in an Australia-based Chinese media group that issues a printed magazine - Sameway, covering news, analysis, & reviews, distributed nationally in Australia. His research interests capture the areas of PPP, Sustainability, SDGs, M&As, IPO, PE, VC, IP valuation, FinTech, HealthTech, FoodTech, RegTech, Innovative Teaching & Learning, EdTech & China's "One Belt, One Road" policy.

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