Constraints to agricultural finance in underdeveloped and developing countries: a systematic literature review by Farman Ullah Khan, Muhammad Nouman, Lucia Negrut, Junaid Abban, Laura Mariana Cismas, Muhammad Fahad Siddiqi

“…However, the provision of sustainable financial services in remote regions poses a significant challenge within the developing and underdeveloped countries. …”
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Washed away: industrial capital, labor, and floods by Anish Sugathan, Arpit Shah, Deepak Malghan

“…The sectoral impacts are highly varied: the information technology and communication, manufacturing, and utilities sectors experience significant declines in assets, while the financial services sector exhibits growth. Mapping the spatial distribution of flood events and industrial facilities reveals pronounced regional heterogeneity in flood exposure and economic impacts. …”
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Effectiveness of SCM Policies and Procedures Communication by SCM Officers and Senior Managers in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality of the North-West Province. by Elsie Mbua Eposi

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Pengaruh risk profile, good corporate governance (GCG), earnings (profitability), and capital (capital adequacy), terhadap pertumbuhan laba pada bank syariah by Salsabila Fadila Putri, Irni Yunita

“…Secondary data used were financial reports published by relevant Islamic banks or the Financial Services Authority (OJK) website with 4 companies as samples. …”
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Retracted: Efficiency Analysis of Machine Learning Intelligent Investment Based on K-Means Algorithm by Liang Li, Jia Wang, Xuetao Li

“…With the rapid development of technologies such as big data, intelligent data analysis and cloud computing, the application of Internet financial technology has become more and more extensive, and with the advent of the era of large asset management in the domestic wealth management industry, in order to improve the efficiency of financial services, traditional finance is needed. The products and services provided by the industry have been innovated, resulting in smart investment. …”
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Trends in InsurTech Development in Korea: A News Media Analysis of Key Technologies, Players, and Solutions by Yongsu Lee, Hyosook Yim

“…Additionally, asset management and payment settlement services—linked to financial services beyond traditional insurance—emerged, along with new concepts such as healthcare, which reshaped the approach to insurance services. …”
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The Impact of Economic Growth and Foreign Investment on the Advancement of E-commerce by Du Wenyang, Yihong Zhang, Bolot Dzhamankulov

“…It is recommended to prioritize policies that attract foreign investment, particularly in ICT, financial services, and trade sectors to stimulate e-commerce growth; develop targeted strategies to improve digital infrastructure and increase internet accessibility nationwide; implement regulations that facilitate secure online transactions and protect consumer rights in e-commerce; invest in digital literacy programs to increase e-commerce adoption among the population; create incentives for businesses to develop online platforms and integrate e-commerce into their operations; foster partnerships between foreign investors and local businesses to transfer knowledge and technology in e-commerce. …”
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Aligning Indonesia's economic goals with SDGS: Strengthening Qur'anic principles in Islamic finance by Azwar Azwar, Abur Hamdi Usman

“…Data sources include the PSIFIs for Islamic Banks (IFSB Database), Indonesia's GDP (BPS), and the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Findings – Long-term analysis reveals that Islamic financing in SDG sectors such as SDG1 (No Poverty), SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG4 (Quality Education), and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) positively correlate with economic growth, while SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) shows an inverse relationship. …”
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Abuse of authority as a ground for liability of bodies and persons performing the functions of business entities by V. H. Zhornokui

“…An example of this is cases involving liability for violations of the requirements of the legislation on the provision and disclosure of information in financial services markets. In general, it should be taken into account that the performance of a specific individual on behalf of a business entity in civil turnover does not change the independent nature of the will, behaviour and responsibility of such a legal entity for its actions in civil relations. …”
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IMPACT OF SELECTED FIRM-SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN LISTED INSURANCE USING CARAMELS FRAMEWORK by ALIU, Ismaila Daudu, Qadir Folorunsho DAUDA, Rukayat Bukola ADEJARE, Bashirat O OLOYIN-ABDULHAKEEM

“… Insurance sub-sector of financial services serve as the backbone of economic growth through efficient resource allocation, reduction of business risks and spread of financial risk. …”
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Mobile Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank Rukungiri Branch. by Kinembabazi, Cynthia

“…The study results on different technologies used to improve the financial performance of commercial banks, the respondents mentioned the use of the internet as a medium and mobile as the most common technologies used by Stanbic bank, the study went ahead to find the effect of mobile banking on service delivery to customers of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned that this platform allows customers to carry out transactions such as payment for goods and services, and payment of utility bills and the lowest number of respondents stated that transactions can simultaneously enhance the outreach of financial services and the study continued to find out the determinants of financial performance of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned capital adequacy, the lowest number of respondents mentioned liquidity management. …”
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Exploring the effect of digital finance on financial inclusion in Uganda, a reflection from Lira City by Eton, Marus, Mwosi, Fabian, Amandu, Ishaq Yassin, Ocan, Johnson, Ogwel, Bernard Patrick

“…Research limitations/implications – The study only focused on how DF platform affects financial inclusiveness in Lira City and did not explore other financial services. Social implications – The quickest and widest adoption of MM by rural communities is mostly a factor of user-friendliness, which seem to be lacking in other bank applications or products. …”
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Mobile-Commerce Usage Challenges among University Students in Uganda: A Case of Kabale University. by Phelix, Businge Mbabazi, Micheal, Tamale, Patricia, Kyomugisha

“…These services include among others; mobile financial services e.g., mobile banking, mobile payments, mobile brokering etc., mobile shopping services e.g., mobile ticketing and mobile auctioning, and mobile entertainment services e.g., mobile music, mobile gaming, mobile movies, etc. …”
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E-Banking and Performance of Financial Institutions in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District by Bosco, Ismail Bashaija

“…In their efforts to provide cheap, reliable, flexible, fast and convenient financial services, financial institutions resorted to e-banking which relies on FinTech tools, However, the provision of e-banking products in financial institutions may heighten operational vulnerability due to network failure, initial high investment technological infrastructure, cyber-attacks, risking customer data confidentiality all of which may affect performance of financial institutions. …”
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Contribution of Savings and Internal Lending Communities to the Youth Livelihood in Rwanda: The Case of Gikongoro Diocese Project 2006-2010 by Jacques, Sezikeye

“…The study's objectives were to assess the social economic impact of SILC on youth livelihood development in Gikongoro diocese, to determine whether SILC has increased youth access to financial services, and to determine the influence of SILC on youth starting small businesses.The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, which included the use of questionnaires, the use of interview methods, observation, and also documentary methods while in the field. …”
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Climate change impacts to extreme weather events associated with insured losses in New Zealand: a review by Joanna Aldridge, Rob Bell

“…Further, climate reporting for financial services becomes mandatory in this jurisdiction in 2024, yet established catastrophe models are not available for a range of perils in New Zealand. …”
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INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE NATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEM OF UKRAINE AS A CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN POLICIES by Oleksandr Perederii

“…The author reveals the main clusters of EU law provisions which are currently most implemented in the legal system of Ukraine (customs, food security, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, consumer protection and healthcare, statistics, foreign relations, transport policy, freedom of entrepreneurship and provision of services, financial services, freedom of movement of goods). It is proved that formal and legal support for the "transfer" of many areas of public administration and life in Ukraine to EU standards contributes to the formation of new social practices of their implementation similar to the European ones (functioning of public services, law enforcement and public safety, education and science, health care, etc.) …”
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The Impact of Digital Challenges On the Development of Startups In the Tourism Sector In Algeria by Narimane Benabderrahmane

“…The results show that startup activists in direct tourism, e-commerce, and financial services are the most active fields facing higher challenges in digital transformation.…”
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Financial Performance Evaluation Between Traditional Bank and Digital Bank During Digital Transformation: Evidence From Indonesia by Ahmad Jihan Tamami, Tony Irawan, Dikky Indrawan

“…Data were collected online from the Financial Services Authority website, and the analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, parametric tests (Paired Samples t-Test), and non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U Test). …”
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SCENARIOS OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE BANKING SYSTEM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INNOVATIONS: UKRAINIAN SPECIFICITY by Anatolii O. Zadoia, Alisa S. Mahdich, Oleksandr A. Zadoia, Yurii A. Zadoia

“…The study examined five possible scenarios for the transformation of Ukraine’s banking system: (1) modernization of existing banks using the latest technologies, allowing them to maintain relationships with clients; (2) replacement of traditional banks with new (neo-banks) that operate under a different business model; (3) fragmentation of financial services between specialized fintech companies and traditional banks; (4) banks being pushed out of direct client relationships and becoming service providers; and (5) the complete displacement of traditional banks, replaced by other structures. …”
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