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Examining the impact of environmental, social, and corporate governance factors on long-term financial stability of the European financial institutions : dynamic panel data models with fixed effects

Zournatzidou, Georgia; Ragazou, Konstantina; Sklavos, George - 2025

Modern economies are progressively acknowledging the need to assess environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) elements to identify possible risks and possibilities. The financial sector, exerting significant influence over the economy, is essential for sustaining economic stability...

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Mapping gender pay disparities in Chinese finance : a systematic literature and bibliometric review

He, Yunhao; Goncalves, Marcus - 2025

Despite growing global concern, the gender pay gap (GPG) within China's financial sector remains underexplored through systematic, data-driven approaches. This study presents one of the few, if not the only, systematic literature review (SLR) and bibliometric analyses focused on the GPG in this...

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Do board characteristics matter with greenwashing? : an investigation in the financial sector with the integration of entropy weight and TOPSIS multicriteria decision-making methods

Poiriazi, Eleni; Zournatzidou, Georgia; Konteos, George - 2025

Financial industry executives are sincerely concerned about the potential effects of greenwashing on their organizations. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of board features on greenwashing and the strategies that executives may develop to mitigate the effects...

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Global uncertainty affects the financial sector

Levring, Peter Nick Bøgeby - 2025

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The Red Sea conflict and market reactions : examining the role of military strength in financial markets

Yudaruddin, Rizky; Lesmana, Dadang; Ekşi, İbrahim Halil; … - 2025

This study examines market reactions to the US-Houthi conflict on January 11, 2024, across various markets, regions, and industries within the financial sector, emphasizing the role of military strength in shaping global financial responses. An event study methodology is applied to a sample of...

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Designing a Digital Business Model for Internal Audit Functions : A Framework and Case Study from the Financial Sector

Halar, Petra - 2025

Background: The internal audit function is a strategic infrastructural function of a company, organisation, or institution. Its digital transformation process must align with the organisation-wide digital business transformation process. The main determinants distinguishing successful from...

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Employment cyclicality in the EU financial sector from a gender perspective

Mierzejewski, Mateusz; Drzewiej, Agnieszka - 2025

The article analyses the procyclical nature of employment in the financial sector of EU countries (2008-2024), focusing on how economic fluctuations affect job stability among men and women. Extending existing research on cyclical sensitivity, it incorporates the concepts of labour market...

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Assessing the economic resilience of the Republic of Moldova in the context of recent security threats : country report: Moldova

Lupusor, Adrian; Gaibu, Corina; Rusu, Ecaterina; … - 2025

The report provides an in-depth evaluation of Moldova’s capacity to adapt to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine. It examines Moldova’s position as a small, open economy with significant exposure to...

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Eastern European economies amidst the global and regional shocks

Dąbrowski, Marek; Hagemejer, Jan; Hartwell, Christopher A. - 2025

The Eastern neighbourhood of the European Union (EU), comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine, has faced persistent economic and geopolitical challenges. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, these nations have grappled with economic transition, political...

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Strategizing on the riverbank : state-owned enterprises, paradoxes, and the success of Sberbank

Hartwell, Christopher A.; Korovkin, Vladimir Ju. - 2025

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The technological innovation of the metaverse in financial sector : current state, opportunities, and open challenges

D'Ulizia, Arianna; Federico, Domenica; Notte, Antonella - 2024

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Customer data access and fintech entry : early evidence from open banking

Babina, Tania; Bahaj, Saleem; Buchak, Greg; De Marco, … - 2024

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Customer data access and fintech entry : early evidence from open banking

Babina, Tania; Bahaj, Saleem A.; Buchak, Greg; De … - 2024

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Patterns and drivers of financial sector growth in the digital age : insights from a study of industrialized economies

Vu, Khuong; Asongu, Simplice - 2023

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Patterns and drivers of financial sector growth in the digital age : insights from a study of industrialized economies

Vu, Khuong; Asongu, Simplice - 2023

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Patterns and drivers of financial sector growth in the digital age : insights from a study of industrialized economies

Vu, Khuong; Asongu, Simplice - 2024

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Social responsibility of the financial sector in the information and network economy : the example of systemically important banks in Ukraine and comparison with banks in other countries of the world

Portna, Oksana V.; Iershova, Natalia Yu.; Grytsenko, … - 2024

The article examines the problem of increasing social responsibility of the financial sector on the example of systemically important banks that operate in the modern information and network economy under conditions of uncertainty. A comparative analysis of dimensions of social responsibility of...

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The relationship between financial development and renewable energy consumption in the European Union-27 countries

Saimagambetova, Gaukhar; Abubakirova, Aktolkin; … - 2026

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Green finance and renewable energy in emerging markets : exploring the roles of financial development

Epor, Simon Okaja; Akande, Joseph Olorunfemi - 2026

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Exploring the N-Curve of CO₂ emissions : the interactive roles of trade, manufacturing, financial development, and fiscal policy across income groups

Fildzah, Lina Absharina; Liana, Damia; Rafi'i, Rafi'i; … - 2026

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Financial development, green marketing awareness and energy performance : evidence from the EU-27

Avsarligil, Nuri; Unlu, Ulas; Dortyol, Ibrahim Taylan - 2026

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Does Islamic banking promote environmental sustainability? : evidence from QISMUT countries

Smolo, Edib - 2026

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Financial development and renewable energy investment in MENA countries : a panel DOLS and granger causality approach

Sharairi, Mohammad Haroun - 2026

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The nexus of energy, finance, governance and remittances with economic complexity and ecological footprints in SAARC economies

Pria, Nusrat Jahan; Alam, Md Jobayer; Hurira, Abu; … - 2026

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Effects of financial inclusion on financial stability : evidence from SSA countries

Damane, Moeti; Ho, Sin-yu - 2026

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Navigating the finance, technology, and society nexus : a conversation with Alex Preda

2026

The expanding application of financial technologies, as well as growing participation of consumer investors, has multiplied the forms and functions of finance, deepening its entanglement with social, political, and cultural processes. This interview responds to increasing interest within the...

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Mobile money: the democratising force of financial inclusion

Labouré, Marion - 2026

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Sustainable finance and big data collection : on the nexus between sustainability, finance, and digitalization

Stremlau, Silke - 2026

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Financial development, energy supply and environmental quality in West Africa

Kolawole, Kayode - 2026

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Beyond banks: trust among the financially underserved

Boel, Paola; Puzzello, Daniela; Zimmerman, Peter - 2026

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What does finance do? : a comparative and historical perspective, 1850-2020

Bua, Krystian; Dosi, Giovanni; Virgillito, Maria Enrica - 2026

This paper develops a functional and historical appraisal of finance. We start by proposing a taxonomy of three core, theory-driven functions of the financial system - intermediation, entrepreneurial, and accumulative - that coevolve throughout the history of capitalism. We build an empirical...

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Digital transformation of the Albanian banking system : the result of the Albanian banking sector digitalization survey 2024

Molishti, Lindita; Topalli, Margerita - 2026

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Green finance for environmental sustainability in Nepal

Bista, Smeeth; Bishwakarma, Sagar - 2026

This study examines the relationship between green finance and environmental sustainability in Nepal from 1990 to 2023. Constructing the index for financial development by using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the relationship is explored using Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) followed...

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Financial development, credit rationing and informal credit markets : implications for pattern of trade

Ahuja, Rashmi; Marjit, Sugata - 2026

Firms differ in the extent to which they get access to formal and informal credit sources in developing economies. In developing economies, banks ration credit due to higher perceived borrower risk, information asymmetry, lack of collateral, and market inefficiencies. Due to financial...

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Bond funds' risk taking and monetary policy

Anyphantakē, Sophia; Malliaropulos, Dimitris; … - 2026

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Regulatory responses to the financial stability implications of stablecoins

Bindseil, Ulrich - 2026 - Final version: 11 February 2026

In essence, the currently large stablecoins are electronic money issued by narrow balance sheet vehicles into a distributed ledger (or a "programmable platform"). Many believe that they will have significant success as a new form of money. Members of the current US administration expect that US...

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Survivorship bias in systemic risk estimation

Skouralis, Alexandros - 2026

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Unveiling ESG controversy risks : a multi-criteria evaluation of whistleblowing performance in European financial institutions

Sklavos, George; Zournatzidou, Georgia; Sariannidis, … - 2026

Financial institutions face increased reputational, regulatory, and ethical risks as the frequency and complexity of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) controversies increase. Whistleblowing mechanisms are essential in the context of institutional resilience and the mitigation of...

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The paradox of cyber risk controls : an empirical analysis of readiness and protection inefficiencies in Thailand's financial sector

Sringam, Artid; Wuttidittachotti, Pongpisit - 2026

As Thailand's financial sector accelerates its digital transformation, cybersecurity has transitioned from a mere technical support function to a strategic imperative that governs operational risk and financial stability. This study empirically examines the efficacy of cyber risk controls and...

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Role of artificial intelligence in finance : selective literature review and implications for Asia's financial stability

Zhang, Yang; Qiu, Ziang; Park, Donghyun; Tian, Shu - 2026

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An empirical analysis of the effect of financial sector development on economic growth in emerging economies

Al-Rahamneh, Abdelmajeed A.; Al-Assaf, Ghazi I.; … - 2026

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Modernizing Palau's Financial System : Opportunities and Risks

Davico, Ricardo - 2026

Palau’s financial system faces structural challenges that inhibit effective financial intermediation, mobilization of domestic savings, and payment system efficiency. The authorities have been striving to address these challenges through digital initiatives. While these initiatives are...

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Financial Inclusion, Credit Booms, and Financial Stability Risk

Barajas, Adolfo - 2026

Economic benefits of financial inclusion, meaning a broadening access of the population to financial services, have been studied extensively, but less is known about its potential effects on financial stability. We explore the complementarity between credit booms and episodes of rapid expansion...

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Fintech Competition and Banks’ Shrinking Margins in Brazil

Xu, Rui - 2026

The rise of fintech lenders has intensified competition in the banking industry. This study utilizes Brazilian bank-level data to examine the causal impact of increased competition on commercial banks’ lending rates and profitability. Employing a bank-specific Bartik exposure, constructed from...

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Catalyzing Transformation : Financial Sector Resilience and Innovation-Led Growth

2026

The Seoul Center for Finance and Innovation (SCFI) Trust Fund, established in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, aims to support financial sector stability, resilience, and private sector–led growth and innovation in the East Asia and Pacific...

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Systemic cyber risk

Baker, Steven D.; Lee, Michael Junho - 2026

We propose a quantitative framework to track systemic risk arising from cyber vulnerabilities of the U.S. financial system. Synthesizing financial, economic, cyber, and network data that covers thousands of financial institutions and technological firms, we develop an index that tracks...

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The credit gap as a real-time early warning indicator of financial imbalances : a South African perspective

Msiska, Wongani; Sikhosana, Ayanda; Vermeulen, Cobus - 2026

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Banks protecting children : agricultural income shocks, child health, and financial development in rural India

Argyros, Dimitrios - 2026

This study examines the role of financial infrastructure in shaping child health outcomes in rural India, with a particular focus on whether access to rural banking mitigates the adverse effects of agricultural income shocks. Using data from the National Family and Health Surveys (NFHS), I...

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Pathways to Financial Inclusion for Young Women : Opportunities for Financial Service Providers and Funders

Deshpande, Rani; Koning, Antonique - 2026

This Focus Note explores why this remains the case— even after significant efforts to narrow the financial inclusion gender gap—and what can be done to achieve equality in this sphere. Since closing the gap will require contextually adapted solutions, Ghana and Tanzania were selected as two...

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Financial Risks and Opportunities : Establishing Effective National and Regional Risk Financing Mechanisms for Brazil - Financial and Private Sector Development Policies for Fostering Sustainable Growth in Brazil

2026

This report, developed under the World Bank’s technical assistance program “Financial and Private Sector Development Policies for Fostering Sustainable Growth in Brazil,” examines strategies for strengthening disaster risk financing in response to floods. It provides an overview of federal...

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Lender of Last Resort and financial systemic risks in times of economic stability : evidence from 55 countries

Miao, Wenlong; Ma, Yuxian; Huo, Yuanyuan - 2026

As a cornerstone of the modern financial safety net, the Lender of Last Resort (LOLR) is essential in mitigating liquidity crises and containing financial contagion. However, during periods of economic stability, risk-taking incentives in the banking sector may undermine its effectiveness. Using...

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The Global South's sustainable finance gap : the role of financial development

Yilmaz, Fatih - 2026

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Digital financial platform engagement and financial inclusion in the Philippines : insights on AI deployment and policy implications

Pesa, Nikka C.; Agner, Mary Grace R.; Lacaza, Rutcher M. - 2026

This paper examines how digital financial platform engagement influences financial inclusion in the Philippines and explores how financial institutions are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing these platforms. It combines nationally representative data from the World Bank Global...

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