{"id":5608,"date":"2019-09-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/cfa-level-1-exam\/?p=5608"},"modified":"2026-09-22T17:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:28:55","slug":"describe-fintech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/cfa-level-1-exam\/portfolio-management\/describe-fintech\/","title":{"rendered":"Describe \u201cFintech\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"A characteristic of fintech is that:\",\n    \"text\": \"Options:\\nA. It is at its most advanced state, using systems that follow specified rules and instructions.\\nB. It is limited to simple tasks such as automating routine processes and data processing.\\nC. 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Option B is incorrect because fintech extends beyond simple automation and data processing to include advanced applications such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital financial services.\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Fintech in Investment Management (2022 Level I CFA\u00ae Exam \u2013 Reading 55)\",\n  \"description\": \"This CFA Level I video explores FinTech's role in portfolio and risk management, covering big data, AI, machine learning, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology. Learn how automation, smart contracts, and real-time analytics are transforming financial services, trading, compliance, and investment decision-making across modern financial markets.\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2022-01-02T00:00:00+00:00\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ji2GmIdIvOY\/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n  \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ji2GmIdIvOY\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ji2GmIdIvOY\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT24M21S\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ji2GmIdIvOY?si=4jJVTe0ABQRnwqKG\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since computers whirred into life in the early 1960s, the world has witnessed unprecedented innovation and transformation in almost every sphere of life. Tasks that humans could only perform just over 20 years ago have now been taken over by automated software. The financial industry, in particular, has undergone a significant transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional banking, insurance, and investment products have given way to innovative products that heavily rely on the internet and cloud-based solutions. For instance, opening a bank savings account or even applying for a loan from the comfort of your living room is now possible. Within the field of insurance, health insurers have been known to reward policyholders for their healthier lifestyles based on data gathered through wearables. Such innovations collectively make up what has been called \u201cfintech.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:28px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;background:#1a73e8;color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    Practice FinTech Questions with Our Free Trial.\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breaking Down Fintech<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word \u201cfintech\u201d is simply a combination of the words \u201cfinancial\u201d and \u201ctechnology.\u201d It refers to technological innovation in designing and delivering financial services and products. At its core, fintech has helped companies, business owners, and investment managers to manage their operations better thanks to specialized software and algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, financial innovation was limited to simple tasks such as data processing and automation of routine tasks. Today, fintech encompasses more advanced systems that can analyze information and make decisions based on machine-learning logic. Machines have been developed to \u201clearn\u201d how to perform tasks over time. Using such systems has brought about high levels of efficiency that surpass human capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Question<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A characteristic of fintech is that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. it is at its most advanced state, using systems that follow specified rules and instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. it is limited to simple tasks such as automating routine processes and data processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. increased availability of data and technological advancement has primarily driven it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct answer is C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two most important reasons behind the torrential growth in fintech are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>extremely rapid growth in data \u2014 including their types, quantity, and quality; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technological advancements that have made it possible to analyze and interpret data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:35px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:999px;background:#1a73e8;color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\">\n    Start Free Trial \u2192\n  <\/a>\n\n  <p style=\"margin:25px 0 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;text-align:center;\">\n    Master CFA Level I Portfolio Management concepts, including FinTech, digital innovation, financial technology applications, and investment industry trends with study notes, practice questions, and video lessons.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Since computers whirred into life in the early 1960s, the world has witnessed unprecedented innovation and transformation in almost every sphere of life. 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