
Finanse i Prawo Finansowe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(39), P. 53 - 69
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
The purpose of the article. This article explores trend fintech firms obtaining banking licenses, challenging their traditional advantage not being institutions. It investigates two hypotheses: H1 – Banking licenses bring more opportunities than threats for companies;H2 Obtaining positively impacts profitability. Methodology. study utilizes literature review and applies Porter’s Five Forces methodology to assess strategic implications firms. Financial analysis is conducted on three selected companies based market capitalization, license timeline, geographical diversification. Profitability ratios (ROE ROA) are analyzed before after license. Results research. Fintech with experience threats, as confirmed by analysis. However, only one out analysed immediately improved profitability license. In conclusion, opens growth firms, but immediate improvements guaranteed. Additional requirements challenges arise during transition a area. acknowledges limitations suggests further research confirm expand these findings in evolving landscape.
Language: Английский