Economic growth is reflected in SDG8 of the sustainable development goals. Financial stability has been identified as a factor promoting economic growth. However, there is little evidence on the effect of financial stability on economic growth in Nigeria. This study empirically examines the...

The study presents a review of existing research on bank profitability determinants in Africa. Using the literature review methodology, it was found that bank profitability determinants differ across countries in all regions of Africa. Some suggested areas for future research are to explore the...

Several firms have expressed an interest to develop a stablecoin in Nigeria called the compliant-Nigerian-Naira (cNGN). The purpose of this article is to explore the features, benefits, and challenges of issuing a stablecoin in Nigeria known as the cNGN stablecoin. The study also compares the...

This article presents a concise review of the existing financial inclusion research in India. We use a thematic literature review methodology. We show that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been at the forefront of financial inclusion in India and has used collaborative efforts to deepen...

The objective of this article is to discuss the role of financial inclusion in combating financial crime. It was found that financial crime is a challenge in society. Financial crime is any action or omission that leads to unlawful or illegal financial dealings. Many countries are seeking ways...

This study investigates whether the competence of central bank governors affect the stability of the financial system they are responsible for. Using publicly available information about central bank governors from 2000 to 2016 together with data on financial stability and the macro-economy, the...

The current debate on financial inclusion pays little attention to whether financial inclusion is pro-cyclical with the fluctuating business cycle. This article investigates the relationship between financial inclusion and the business cycle. The findings reveal that the level of savings and the...

Digital innovations are emerging to solve known problems using new digital tools or technologies. Digital innovations also have wide application for financial inclusion. Private sector agents are using digital innovations to increase financial inclusion in remarkable ways. This chapter explores...

The finternet is an emerging concept in global finance. The finternet is a term used to describe financial systems that are interconnected to one another like the internet. The finternet is a vision of the financial system of the future and Africa cannot be left behind in the race to transition...

The literature has examined the relationship between financial inclusion and financial stability, but no studies have examined the relationship between financial inclusion and financial crisis. This study examines the effect of financial inclusion on financial crisis using data from 28 countries...