Invitation to Contribute

We invite scholars researching topics of transparency and AI within the financial sector to submit their proposals that include an abstract (250 words max). The abstract should include a clear presentation of the proposed topic and a well-defined methodology. Academics (especially with background in Finance, Computer Science, Software development, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Law etc.), Industry as well as Government representatives are welcome to submit their research. Young researchers and PhD researchers are welcome.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts should be sent through this email: transparencyinfintech@gmail.com by July 20, 2024
• Full texts (between 7000 and 9000 words long) will be due by September 10, 2024
• This volume will be submitted to distinguished publisher

About COST Action Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance

The financial sector is the largest user of digital technologies and a major driver in the digital transformation of the economy. Financial technology (FinTech) aims to both compete with and support the established financial industry in the delivery of financial services. Globally, more than $100 billion of investments have been made into FinTech companies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) since 2010, and continue growing substantially.

The Action investigates AI and Fintech from three different angles: Transparency in FinTech, Transparent versus Black Box Decision-Support Models in the Financial Industry and Transparency into Investment Product Performance for Clients. The Action will bridge the gap between academia, industry, the public and governmental organizations by working in an interdisciplinary way across Europe and focusing on innovation.

Edited Volume Thematic Focus

The Edited Volume aims to research new trends into Financial technology (FinTech) driven by new technologies. It will also strive to prove technological advance opportunities within the FinTech sector and how they are changing Financial services as well as the Financial industry.

The book will investigate FinTech developments from four different angles:

1. Transparency in FinTech;
2. Transparent versus Black Box Decision-Support Models in the Financial Industry;
3. Transparency into Investment Product Performance for Clients and
4. Women in Fintech.

Welcomed Research Topics

• Best practices for a transparent finance industry
• Transparency within Cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offering
• Crowdfunding/P2P platform features
• Approaches to building a statistically valid back-testing framework
• Utilization of Financial time series from exchanges
• Methodology for evaluating/rating ICOs and crowdfunding/P2P platforms and for detection/early warning about fraud/illegal behavior with emphasis on the application of AI tools
• Testing AI techniques in real-time
• Risk management of blockchain assets and crowdfunding/P2P lending
• Risks from increased use of digital assets
• Stress tests for the evaluation of AI and ML models
• Women in Fintech
• Improving of financial inclusion

The list is tentative and other relevant papers dealing with FinTech can be included also.

Important Deadlines

• July 20, 2024: Submission of abstracts to the editors
• July 31, 2024: Notification of accepted proposals
• September 01, 2024: Submission of full papers (between 7000 and 9000 words long) for editorial review
• September 10, 2024: Revised chapters submitted to editors

Selected authors during preparation and/or after submission will be invited to present their research at one of the CA 19130 group meetings.