Asia Pacific Journal of Business Economics and Technology
Vol. 6 No. 02 (2026): April - Mei

Fintech and Financial Inclusion: Legal Opportunities and Barriers

Hasnah Aziz (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
La Ilman (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
M. Umar Kelibia (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Ide Raunas (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Harmoko (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Apr 2026

Abstract

This paper examines the role of financial technology (fintech) in advancing financial inclusion while highlighting the legal opportunities and barriers that shape its development. Fintech has emerged as a transformative force, enabling access to financial services for underserved and unbanked populations through digital platforms, mobile banking, and innovative payment systems. The study explores how regulatory frameworks can facilitate innovation by promoting competition, consumer protection, and financial stability. At the same time, it identifies key legal challenges, including regulatory uncertainty, data privacy concerns, cybersecurity risks, and compliance costs that may hinder fintech expansion, particularly in emerging markets. Using a qualitative approach based on secondary data and comparative legal analysis, this paper evaluates different regulatory models and their effectiveness in balancing innovation with risk mitigation. The findings suggest that adaptive and inclusive legal frameworks are essential to maximize fintech’s potential in promoting equitable financial access. The paper concludes by recommending policy strategies that support innovation while ensuring accountability and trust in digital financial ecosystems.

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Journal Info

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apjbet

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Asia Pacific Journal of Business Economics and Technology (APJBET) is a high quality open access peer reviewed research journal. providing a platform for the researchers, academicians, professional, practitioners and students to impart and share knowledge in the form of high quality empirical and ...