FinTech governance and information systems audit: A bibliometric analysis of global research on ESG, risk management, and sustainable development
Thabet Banihani, Ahmad Farhan Alshira’h, Mohannad Mohammad Al Ebbini, Mohammad Yousef Alghadi, Hamza Alqudah
Abstract
The application of new technologies in the audit of the management and information systems of Fintech to increase ESG performance, risk management, and sustainable development attracted extensive academic and practical interest. Since organizations are increasingly preferred, transparent, and sustainable operations, the key focus of the role of digital tools-including AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics-improves ESG-related decision-making. In order to outline the intellectual structure and thematic development of Fintech Administration, the audit of information systems, ESG, risk management, and sustainable development, this study reviews 210 publications from the science network published in 2018 and 2025. It seems that among the most influential publications on a wide range of objects, including blockchain adoption, environmental, social, and correct means (ESG), sustainability, risk management, and technical progress in audit processes. An overview made by bibliometrix (R Language) and VosViewer offered a thorough and organized evaluation of the worldwide research environment in this developing multidisciplinary field.