The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt
Wagdi, O., Fathi, A. (2025). The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 5(1), 1-40. doi: 10.21608/ajccr.2025.287891.1109
Osama Wagdi; Atef Fathi. "The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt". EKB Journal Management System, 5, 1, 2025, 1-40. doi: 10.21608/ajccr.2025.287891.1109
Wagdi, O., Fathi, A. (2025). 'The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt', EKB Journal Management System, 5(1), pp. 1-40. doi: 10.21608/ajccr.2025.287891.1109
Wagdi, O., Fathi, A. The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 5(1): 1-40. doi: 10.21608/ajccr.2025.287891.1109

The Impact of Digital Financial Services on Banking Stability Under the Moderating role of Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Egypt

The Academic Journal of Contemporary Commercial Research
Article 1, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2025, Page 1-40  XML PDF (1.01 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ajccr.2025.287891.1109
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Authors
Osama Wagdi email orcid 1; Atef Fathiorcid 2
1Faculty of Management, Economics and Business Technology, Egyptian Russian University, Egypt
2Thebes Higher Institute of Management and Information Technology, Egypt.
Abstract
This study investigates Egypt’s banking sector, focusing on the impact of digital financial services (DFS) on banking stability under the moderating role of financial inclusion amid the debate between "innovation-growth" and "innovation-fragility," perspectives. Using balanced panel data from 30 Egyptian banks spanning 2011–2022 and employing hierarchical regression analysis and cross-sectional analysis, the study finds that DFSs play a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion. Moreover, financial inclusion significantly moderates banking stability, as evidenced by using non-performing loans or capital adequacy proxies. Therefore, the Egyptian context supports "innovation-growth" by demonstrating that DFSs directly support financial inclusion and indirectly contribute to banking stability. Further research can solidify our understanding of these relationships and guide policymakers in crafting effective strategies for a more inclusive and stable financial system.
Keywords
Digital Financial Services; DFS; Banking Stability; Financial Inclusion; Egypt
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