This book focuses on the latest developments in digital finance as well as its contributions to the sustainable economic development of emerging economies. It discusses the various perspectives of electronic finance, and the role of financial technologies in supply chain management, investments, banking, and in MSMEs. Book also highlights the hurdles and challenges in the adoption journey of various e-financing services and products based on financial technologies; factors like trust in digital technologies, users intentions, and behavioral aspects in the adoption of electronic finance have been thoroughly discussed.
It covers emerging topics such as applications of blockchain technology in the management of financial flows, recent developments, sustainability and trends in the application of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, emerging fintech products like crowdfunding, and cryptocurrency, their important role in enhancing economic development, and sustainability. It fills the gap in the academic and policy literature on electronic finance topics by sharing the original ideas from experienced academicians and practitioners. The knowledge shared through the book would benefit society, stakeholders, corporates, and regulators.