An all-inclusive financial system is one of the channels through which information and communication technology (ICT) affects economic growth. Digital financial inclusion is an evolving phenomenon that enhances the ease of access to and availability of formal financial services. Further,...

An important dimension of the effects of foreign bank entry on financial sector development relates to that of financial inclusion. Despite its policy significance, the empirical literature offers little evidence on the impact of bank competition generally or foreign bank entry specifically on...

Many empirical studies have examined the determinants of financial development in emerging and developing economies. However, the determinants of financial development are dynamic, multi-layered, and are affected by technological progress and country-specific characteristics. In particular, the...