| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 7-25 |
| Journal | Journal of Economics and Business |
| Volume | 100 |
| Early online date | 21 Jul 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Impact: The last crisis exposed significant failures in regulation and supervision. It has made the Financial Market Law and Compliance a key topic on the current agenda. Disruptive technological change seems to be important in investigating regulatory compliance followed by change. We contribute to the current literature review on financial and digital innovation by new entrants where this has also practical implications. We also provide for an updated review of the current regulatory issues addressing the contextual root causes of disruption within the financial services domain. The aim here is to assist market participants in improving effectiveness, and collaboration. The difficulties arising from extensive regulation may suggest a more liberal and principled approach to financial regulation.Disruptive innovation has the potential for welfare outcomes for consumers, regulatory and supervisory gains as well as reputational gains for the financial services industry. For example, the preparedness of the regulators to instil culture change and harmonise technological advancements with regulation - as the financial services industry evolves - could likely achieve an orderly growth, aid further systemic stability and restore trust and confidence in the financial system.
Our action-led research results have implications for both research and practice. These should be of interest to regulatory standard setters, investors, international organizations and other academics who are researching regulatory and competition issues and their manifestation within the financial and social contexts. As a perspective on a social construct, this study appeals to regulators and law makers, entrepreneurs and investors who participate in technology applied within the innovative financial services domain. It is also of interest to bankers who might consider FinTech and strategic partnerships as a potential, future strategic direction.
Keywords
- Accounting and finance