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Fintech Innovation and the Transformation of Financial Service Institutions in the Digital Era Siddiqui, Ayesha; Warburton, David M.
Economics Note Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Economics Note, April 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Kalibra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70716/econote.v2i2.258

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Fintech innovation has emerged as a key driver of transformation in financial service institutions in the digital era. This study aims to analyze the role of fintech innovations in reshaping financial institutions, focusing on operational efficiency, financial inclusion, and competitive dynamics. The research employs a qualitative approach using a systematic literature review (SLR) of 25 recent scholarly publications from 2021–2025. The findings indicate that fintech innovations, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital payments, and peer-to-peer lending, significantly improve service efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer experience. However, the transformation also introduces challenges such as cybersecurity risks, regulatory gaps, and data privacy concerns. The study highlights that traditional financial institutions must adopt digital transformation strategies and collaborative models with fintech firms to remain competitive. The research contributes to the theoretical understanding of digital financial transformation and provides practical insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on SME Productivity in the Digital Economy Era Pratamansyah, Surya Ryan; Warburton, David M.
Economics Note Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Economics Note, April 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Kalibra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70716/econote.v2i2.259

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Digital transformation has become a critical driver of productivity growth among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the digital economy era. This study aims to analyze the empirical relationship between digital transformation and SME productivity by synthesizing recent scholarly literature and applying a systematic analytical approach. The research adopts a qualitative systematic literature review method based on 30 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2021 and 2025. The findings indicate that digital transformation significantly improves SME productivity through operational efficiency, innovation capability, resource allocation optimization, and enhanced customer engagement. The analysis reveals that digital tools such as e-commerce, cloud computing, fintech, and digital marketing contribute to process automation and data-driven decision-making. However, the results also show persistent barriers, including low digital literacy, infrastructure limitations, financial constraints, and cybersecurity risks. The study concludes that digital transformation positively influences productivity when supported by organizational readiness, technological capability, and policy support. This research provides theoretical contributions by integrating productivity and digital transformation frameworks and offers practical implications for policymakers and SME managers to design structured digital adoption strategies in emerging economies.
Co-Authors Pratamansyah, Surya Ryan Siddiqui, Ayesha