International Journal of Nusantara Islam
Vol 8, No 2 (2020): International Journal of Nusantara Islam

The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities of Syariah Financial Technology

Ramadhani Irma Tripalupi (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Prameshwara Anggahegari (School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Dec 2020

Abstract

This paper aims to describe the challenges and opportunities of syariah financial technology (fintech) in Indonesia, due to the impact of covid-19 pandemic. Three things that become the focus of writing, include: syariah fintech; the impact of covid-19 pandemic on fintech; syariah fintech opportunities and challenges. This study uses a qualitative approach and descriptive method with documentation/text studies in the form of related data and literature studies. The conclusion of this research is: the growth of Syariah fintech assets at the end of 2019 increased by 2074.81% from the previous year. Although affected by the pandemic, the growth of fintech during this covid-19 pandemic remained relatively stable. Prominent opportunities and challenges for the Syariah fintech resulting from the impact of covid-19 pandemic, including increased use of fintech through online shopping platforms, payments and loans; accelerated digitalization of financial services; slowed economic activity; arose various risks; and decreased debtor/UMKM performance due to the impact of the pandemic.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijni

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

International Journal of Nusantara Islam is focused on Islamic studies related to its teachings resources, thoughts, history, law, politics, economics, education, culture, Islamic propagation, communication, psychology, and science and technology available in the Nusantara territories i.e. ...