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...Bilkis Lawal Shuaibu; Aishath Muneeza Purpose As financial inclusion becomes increasingly important – particularly for women often impoverished in many countries – this study aims to examine a specific tool for promoting financial inclusion: Islamic microfinance (IsMF). It explores the regulatory...

... and financial inclusion. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from 283 participants in Jordan. Smart PLS software was used to test the hypotheses. Findings The findings reveal that human capital, structural capital, relational capital and absorptive capacity plays a significant role in Fintech...

... documentation and show dedication to their business to improve their chances of obtaining financing. Research limitations/implications This research provides theoretical contributions and methodological advancements in the study of financial inclusion for women-owned businesses in Pakistan. This research...

...Nse Udohaya; Suzanne G.M. Fifield Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the processes and strategies of Nigerian banks towards achieving financial inclusion and offer recommendations for policies that can lead to effective and sustainable financial inclusion. Design/methodology/approach...

...Anam Fazal; Alia Ahmed; Sagheer Abbas Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and financial inclusion to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs), an agenda set by United Nations for 2030. Financial inclusion...

...Kehkashan Nizam; Muhammad Zaki Rashidi Purpose Financial inclusion plays an essential role in today’s modern era. There has been a growing recognition that financial inclusion is an important enabler in poverty reduction. It is an essential tool in enabling inclusive growth and reducing poverty...

... and financial inclusion. The information part demonstrates that RMF platforms expand the information used for lending decisions, shifting from traditional hard and soft data to incorporating various alternative information sources. The platform properties part suggests that location, openness and technology...

...Vinay Kandpal Purpose This qualitative study aims to examine bankers’ perspectives regarding financial inclusion, the challenges it faces and the scope for improvement. This research proposes a financial inclusion model, considering the inputs received by bankers. Financial exclusion of different...

... flaws that potentially hinder the Islamic banking institution and MSME industry in achieving financial inclusion and promoting sustainable growth. Design/methodology/approach This paper implements a qualitative method by implementing a multi-case study research strategy, both from the Islamic...

...Nikhil Sapre Purpose Financial inclusion is broadly described as the ability of individuals and businesses to access useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs – transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance – delivered in a responsible and sustainable way...

... Islamic financial inclusion for the MSME due to the greater access to financial services; hence, the sector could contribute even more to Indonesia’s growing economy. Originality/value By incorporating a multi-case study among Indonesian Islamic banks pertaining to their methods in evaluating MSME...

..., 2016). The financial landscape of Bangladesh was dominated by the banking industry, but the problem of limited financial inclusion persisted as the unbanked and poor people of the country did not have access to financial services. Banks were hesitant to invest in rural areas, and the rural...

...Vinay Kandpal Purpose Through a thematic analysis, this research study aims to examine the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and self-help groups (SHGs) in empowering rural women and their contribution to financial inclusion in India. Sustainable development can be achieved when resources...

...Girish Joshi; Bindya Kohli; Sandeep Nalawade Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether small finance banks (SFBs) in India are working towards financial inclusion through qualitative studies. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a phenomenological approach in which semi-structured...

...Hasnan Baber Purpose Using data from World Bank and Global Islamic Finance Report, this paper aims to compare the performance of countries following Islamic and conventional finance system in terms of financial inclusion and FinTech. Design/methodology/approach Ten countries from both...

...Umar Habibu Umar; Muhammad Bilyaminu Ado; Habibu Ayuba Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish whether religion (interest) is an impediment to Nigeria’s financial inclusion targets to be achieved by the year 2020. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through semi...

... to increase financial inclusion. The literature suggests emerging practices that can help microfinance enterprises balance between profits and outreach. The first proposes that regulating the enterprises will allow them to expand their banking activities profitably without compromising outreach. Extant...