The emergence of financial technology (Fintech) has greatly impacted the financial landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in recent years. The impact on bank funding and economic growth in the region cannot be ignored. This paper examines the extent to which Fintech has affected bank funding and...

This study analyzes how fintech credit affects bank lending in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and how this relationship is influenced by financial inclusion measured by bank branch networks. We utilized the system GMM to examine data spanning 19 SSA economies from 2013 to 2019. This study finds that...

Financial institutions play a pivotal role in the efficient allocation of capital resources. However, some households and firms may be excluded from formal financial markets due to asymmetric information and market imperfections, thereby adversely affecting equitable income distribution. On the...