The impact of digital finance and financial inclusion on banking stability: International evidence

Research background: Achieving a jointly stable and inclusive financial system represents an important pillar of the call for action among Sustainable Development Goals. Considerable attention from previous research has been given to traditional financial inclusion (FI) and its implications on financial stability and overall development, but the findings are mixed. Furthermore, there is limited evidence related to the implications of digital financial inclusion on banking system stability. Therefore, the present study tends to address two main research questions, as follows: Can traditional financial inclusion protect banking stability? Can digital finance inclusion become a new driving force to promote banking stability?