Adoption of technology in the financial services industry (i.e. fintech) has been accelerating in recent…
Dirty Money: Does the Risk of Infectious Disease Lower Demand for Cash?
The coronavirus pandemic is a global crisis like no other in modern times, and there…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Disruptive Technology Adoption in Emerging Markets
Disruptive technologies—like AI, blockchain, robotics, and 3D printing—are playing a key role in supporting the…
COVID-19 and SME Failures
This paper estimates the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on business failures among small and…
SME Financial Inclusion for Sustained Growth in the Middle East and Central Asia
This paper by the IMF offers empirical evidence that greater financial inclusion of small and…
The Rise of Digital Money
This paper from IMF marks the launch of a new IMF series, Fintech Notes. Building…
FinTech in Financial Inclusion: Machine Learning Applications in Assessing Credit Risk
Recent advances in digital technology and big data have allowed FinTech (financial technology) lending to…
E-commerce as a Potential New Engine for Growth in Asia
The use of e-commerce around the world has accelerated in recent years, with Asia, led…
FinTech in Sub-Saharan African Countries : A Game Changer?
FinTech is a major force shaping the structure of the financial industry in sub-Saharan Africa.…
Women in Finance: A Case for Closing Gaps
Women are underrepresented at all levels of the global financial system, from depositors and borrowers…
Fintech, Inclusive Growth and Cyber Risks: Focus on the MENAP and CCA Regions
Financial technology (fintech) is emerging as an innovative way to achieve financial inclusion and the…
Fiscal Policies and Gender Equality
Historically, women around the world have had fewer opportunities than men in education, employment, health…
Virtual Currencies and Beyond: Initial Considerations
New technologies are driving transformational changes in the global financial system. Virtual currencies (VCs) and…
Financial Inclusion: Can It Meet Multiple Macroeconomic Goals?
Since financial inclusion is a multidimensional concept, its macroeconomic effects depend on its nature. This…