The Determinants of Financial Performance of FinTech Companies: A Logistic Regression Approach

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Anis Farid Derradji

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.15415/jtmge/2025.161001

Keywords
FinTech companies, Financial performance, Financial ratios, Logistic regression

Abstract

Purpose: The financial aspect is essential to ensure the success and sustainability of Fintech companies, which will reflect on the financial industry as a whole. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the most effective variables from a possible set of indicators that affect the financial performance of 60 Fintech companies operating in several countries over the period (2020–2022).

Methods: The financial aspect is essential to ensure the success and sustainability of Fintech companies, which will reflect on the financial industry as a whole. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify the most effective variables from a possible set of indicators that affect the financial performance of 60 Fintech companies operating in several countries over the period (2020–2022).

Findings: The study adopted a logistic regression methodology to measure the determinants of financial performance of Fintech companies.

Implications: The study adopted a logistic regression methodology to measure the determinants of financial performance of Fintech companies.

Originality: The author suggests that Fintech companies should control their costs as much as possible in order to optimise their financial performance.

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Anis Farid Derradji. The Determinants of Financial Performance of FinTech Companies: A Logistic Regression Approach. J.Technol. Manag. Grow. Econ.. 2025, 16, 1-9

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