Chapter 5 FinTechs, BigTechs and structural changes in capital markets

This chapter aims at exploring some theoretical issues associated with the impact of technology companies on the market structure in the financial industry with the special focus on capital markets. Based on the industrial organization theory, as well as on an extensive literature review, research t...

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Main Author: Harasim, Janina (auth)
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2022
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