Equivalent : Journal of Economic, Accounting and Management
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Equivalent : Journal of Economic, Accounting and Management

Financial Literacy and Inclusion Dynamics Within Developing Asian Markets: A Panel Data Assessment Of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and India

Faizah Syihab (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Business and Humanities, Trilogi University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Hendyansyah Putra (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Business and Humanities, Trilogi University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Denta Mandra Pradipta Budiastomo (Department of Visual Communication Design, Faculty of Science, Technology and Design, Trilogi University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Nida Aisyah Ramadhani (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Business and Humanities, Trilogi University, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the development of financial literacy and financial inclusion in seven emerging Asian economies, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India during 2015–2025. Using secondary panel data collected from the World Bank Global Findex Database, G20 Financial Inclusion Indicators, and official economic reports, this research analyzes the influence of digital financial access, internet penetration, and GDP per capita on financial literacy performance. The study applies panel regression analysis using a fixed effect model. The findings indicate that digital payment adoption, internet accessibility, and economic growth significantly improve financial literacy levels across Asian developing economies. Singapore and Malaysia demonstrate the highest financial literacy achievements, while Indonesia and the Philippines exhibit substantial improvement during the post-pandemic digital transformation period. This research enriches contemporary literature regarding digital financial inclusion and consumer capacity in emerging territories, offering actionable structural insights for regulatory bodies and financial firms.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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