Empirical investigation of the Fintech and financial literacy nexus: Small business managers’ insights in Cameroon

Prince Hikouatcha, Alain Gilles Tagne Foka, Armand Depesquidoux Fossi and Simplice Asongu

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2024, vol. 16, issue 2, 219-237

Abstract: Recent and ongoing advancements in the field of ICT have led to the introduction of increasingly diversified financial products, and their use is improving people’s level of financial knowledge and skills. This article aims at assessing the effect of Fintech on the level of financial literacy of small business’ managers in Cameroon. To this end, information was gathered using a questionnaire from 209 small business managers in Cameroon. Descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), and multiple linear regression are used. Results lead to two main conclusions. On the one hand, unlike knowledge of their existence, the frequency of use of Fintech tools is better able to contribute to improving financial literacy levels overall. On the other hand, specifically, this result is of increased importance when it comes to competence and self-confidence in managing financial affairs. As a result, increasing the utilization of financial technology instruments in companies is imperative for efficiency.

Date: 2024
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