Tracing the knowledge landscape of financial technology: A bibliometric mapping of global scholarly output

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis examines the development and structure of financial technology (fintech) research from 2015 to 2023, using publications from the Scopus database. Visualization tools highlight growth patterns and collaboration networks. The results show a sharp increase in research, with a focus on innovation and blockchain technology. Countries such as China and the UK produce the most studies, while other countries have higher citation impacts, showing their influence. Differences in key metrics are also found across various journals. By analyzing this rapidly evolving field, this study offers insights for future research and promotes integrated perspectives.