Bibliometric Analysis of Fintech Applications in Financial Institutions: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Trends and Research Patterns

Abstract

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of publications on FinTech applications in financial institutions, focusing on research trends, document types, publication patterns, and contributions from nations, institutions, journals, and authors. Citation and co-citation network analysis highlights key contributors and collaborations. Using Scopus data from top finance and economics journals, 222 articles were selected from an initial 328 based on "Financial Technology" as the main keyword. The study emphasizes FinTech's transformative role in financial institutions, its rapid growth, and its adoption by users and providers. It identifies research gaps and emerging themes, contributing to the evolving understanding of FinTech's impact.