The Determinants of Financial Performance of FinTech Companies: A Logistic Regression Approach
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Authors
Anis Farid Derradji
Keywords
FinTech companies, Financial performance, Financial ratios, Logistic regression
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to identify the most important financial indicators that can affect the financial performance of Fintech companies studied.
Methods: The study adopted a logistic regression methodology to measure the determinants of financial performance of Fintech companies.
Finding: The study found that the maturity of the Fintech companies and the net profit ratio are the most important factors affecting the performance of Fintech companies studied.
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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