Mapping the evolution of Fintech adoption: a bibliometric and retrospective analysis

The focus of this study is to underline the current scenario in the adoption of financial technology (Fintech) using bibliometrics of 662 articles from the Scopus database (1990-2024). PRISMA flow chart methodology has been used in this study to screen, include, and exclude relevant papers. Vosviewer and Biblioshiny are utilised for science mapping and performance analysis. This study shows that since 2020, there has been a steady increase in research on Fintech adoption. Resources Policy and Technological Forecasting and Social Change are two of the most prolific journals in this area. Also, co-citation analysis of cited references has resulted in four major themes: factors influencing Fintech adoption, users' acceptance models for information technologies, integrating theoretical models for mobile financial services, and the impact of digital finance on financial inclusion, stability, and regulation. This study offers valuable insights for academicians, service providers, and policymakers to enhance their understanding of Fintech adoption.