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Contemporary issues in business and economics in Vietnam and other Asian emerging markets
Chang, Chia-Lin; Duc Hong Vo - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 13 (2020) 6/109, pp. 1-4
This Special Issue publishes high quality papers on contemporary issues in business and economics in Vietnam and other Asian emerging markets. These papers were accepted and presented at the 2019 Vietnam's Business and Economics Research Conference (VBER2019) organized by Ho Chi Minh City Open...
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The impact of fintech and digital financial services on financial inclusion in India
Asif, Mohammad; Khan, Mohd Naved; Tiwari, Sadhana; … - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 16 (2023) 2, pp. 1-12
India’s financial inclusion has significantly improved during the last several years. In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of Indians who have bank accounts, with this figure believed to be close to 80% at present. Fintech businesses in India are progressively becoming more...
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Interplay between finance and institutions in the development process of the industrial sector : evidence from South Africa
Hassan, Adewale Samuel; Meyer, Daniel - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 15 (2022) 10, pp. 1-20
Despite the importance of the financial system and quality of institutions to the attainment of economic development … goals, the mediating role of institutions in how finance influences the development of the industrial sector across … institutions in the relationship between finance and industrial development of South Africa for the period 1984-2021. To evaluate …
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The effect of financial inclusion and competitiveness on financial stability : why financial regulation matters in developing countries?
Jungo, João; Madaleno, Mara; Botelho, Anabela - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 15 (2022) 3, pp. 1-20
This study aims to assess the effect of financial inclusion and competitiveness on banks’ financial stability, considering the moderating role of financial regulation. To do so, we compare the effects of these variables in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC)...
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Lessons from remarkable FinTech companies for the financial inclusion in Peru
Vilcanqui Velazquez, Patricia; Bobek, Vito; Korez Vide, … - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 15 (2022) 2, pp. 1-46
Financial inclusion, defined as the adequate access and usage of formal financial services to improve people’s lives, is a crucial area for the economic development of a country through its various angles. This paper analyzes the impact of selected FinTech companies on financial inclusion in...
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Bottlenecks to financial development, financial inclusion, and microfinance : a case study of Mauritania
Bouasria, Mohamedou; Ashta, Arvind; Ratsimalahelo, Zaka - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 13 (2020) 10/239, pp. 1-28
The objective of the study was to enhance our knowledge on institutional bottlenecks for financial development, financial inclusion, and microfinance, using Mauritania as a case study. We used a mixed-methods’ methodology that combines analysis of secondary data and an expert interview. First,...
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Fintech and financial health in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic : in-depth descriptive analysis
Nathan, Robert Jeyakumar; Setiawan, Budi; Mac Nhu Quynh - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 15 (2022) 3, pp. 1-19
The growing popularity of smartphones and the proliferation of technology have accelerated the development of the digital payment industry. Fintech enables customers to access financial services more efficiently and faster than traditional business, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic due to...
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Exploring access to financial services by visually impaired people
Goundar, Sam; Sathye, Milind - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 16 (2023) 2, pp. 1-7
Though consumers with vulnerabilities, such as visually impaired or blind and partially sighted people (BPSP), face several marketplace problems and challenges, existing literature provides limited guidance. The present study aims to examine the issues faced by BPSP in accessing financial...
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Financial literacy as a driver of financial inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania
Fanta, Ashenafi Beyene; Mutsonziwa, Kingstone - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 14 (2021) 11, pp. 1-13
Efforts are being exerted in many developing countries to promote financial inclusion by increasing individuals’ access to financial products and services. However, literature suggests that increasing the supply of financial products and services per se may not help in expanding financial...
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Causality between financial development and foreign direct investment in Asian developing countries
Huy Tiet Pham; Gan, Christopher; Hu, Baiding - In: Journal of risk and financial management : JRFM 15 (2022) 5, pp. 1-26
This study investigated the linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and financial development measured by banks and stock markets in 30 Asian developing countries from 1986 to 2019. We used a bivariate model with Granger causality tests to test the reverse causality between FDI and...
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