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Fintech Credit and Bank Efficiency: International Evidence

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  • Tu D. Q. Le

    (Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
    Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam)

  • Tin H. Ho

    (Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
    Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam)

  • Dat T. Nguyen

    (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
    School of Finance and Banking, University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Thanh Ngo

    (School of Aviation, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
    University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam)

Abstract

The expansion of fintech credit around the world is challenging the global banking system. This study investigates the interrelationships between the development of fintech credit and the efficiency of banking systems in 80 countries from 2013 to 2017. The findings indicate a two-way relationship between them. More specifically, a negative relationship between bank efficiency and fintech credit implies that fintech credit is more developed in countries with less efficient banking systems. Meanwhile, a positive impact of fintech credit on the efficiency of banking systems suggests that fintech credit may serve as a wake-up call to the banking system. Therefore, fintech credit should be encouraged by the authorities around the world.

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  • Tu D. Q. Le & Tin H. Ho & Dat T. Nguyen & Thanh Ngo, 2021. "Fintech Credit and Bank Efficiency: International Evidence," IJFS, MDPI, vol. 9(3), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijfss:v:9:y:2021:i:3:p:44-:d:616226
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