What influences users’ continuance intention of internet wealth management services? A perspective from network externalities and herding

Weiyao Kang (), Bingjia Shao () and Hongquan Chen ()
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Weiyao Kang: Chongqing University
Bingjia Shao: Chongqing University
Hongquan Chen: Chongqing University

Electronic Commerce Research, 2024, vol. 24, issue 1, No 8, 205-238

Abstract: Abstract In recent years, more and more wealth management platforms have adopted Internet wealth management (IWM) services to attract users. Due to the intensive competition and low switching costs, it is essential for platforms to enhance users’ willingness to continue using IWM services. Comprehensively considering the role of network externalities and herding, this study identified the factors affecting users’ continuous intention of IWM service. The research model was tested using survey data collected from 637 respondents concerning their perceptions of IWM services. The results indicate that network externalities (network size, perceived complementarity, network strength) have significant impact on herding and perceived value, thus affecting continuance intention. Furthermore, herding and perceived value have a greater impact on continuance intention of users with low financial literacy than that of users with high financial literacy. This study could benefit wealth management platforms and researchers seeking to improve the retention rates of IWM users.

Keywords: Network externalities; Herding; Perceived value; Continuance intention; Internet wealth management services; Financial technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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