This document discusses current trends in the fin-tech industry, including: 1) It outlines the history and expansion of banking services and the role of technology in banking over time, from telegraphs to modern internet, mobile, and app-based banking. 2) Key trends covered include bitcoin and blockchain technology, peer-to-peer lending, and use of big data and analytics for insights like customer segmentation. 3) The goals of fin-tech are also mentioned as making banking more convenient and accessible, increasing market share through new services, automating processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and security of transactions.