The Interplay between Fintech and Green Finance in Saudi Arabia: The Moderating Role of Education and Experience

The adoption of innovative technologies in the financial sector enables firms to enhance their ‎sustainability performance. This study focuses on examining the relationship between FinTech ‎adoption and green initiatives of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. It also investigates the ‎moderating effects of education and experience of the respondents in the relationship between ‎FinTech and green activities. Data was collected via a questionnaire survey from 304 individuals ‎working in financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. The Pearson correlation, PLS-SEM, and ‎hierarchical regression find a statistically significant and positive link between FinTech adoption ‎and financial institutions’ green activities. No significant moderating effects of education and ‎experience are observed. Based on the results, the study highlights important policy and practical ‎implications‎.

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International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
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2025-12-21
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https://doi.org/10.14419/28q6bk93
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FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
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The Interplay between Fintech and Green Finance in Saudi Arabia: The Moderating Role of Education and Experience

Roaa Badkook, Heba Gazzaz
International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
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The Interplay between Fintech and Green Finance in Saudi Arabia: The Moderating Role of Education and Experience

Roaa Badkook, Heba Gazzaz
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Abstract

The adoption of innovative technologies in the financial sector enables firms to enhance their ‎sustainability performance. This study focuses on examining the relationship between FinTech ‎adoption and green initiatives of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. It also investigates the ‎moderating effects of education and experience of the respondents in the relationship between ‎FinTech and green activities. Data was collected via a questionnaire survey from 304 individuals ‎working in financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. The Pearson correlation, PLS-SEM, and ‎hierarchical regression find a statistically significant and positive link between FinTech adoption ‎and financial institutions’ green activities. No significant moderating effects of education and ‎experience are observed. Based on the results, the study highlights important policy and practical ‎implications‎.

International Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesVol. 14(8)
King Abdulaziz University (SA)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
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