Background of the Study:
Fintech integration is reshaping the landscape of business banking by introducing innovative solutions that improve service delivery, efficiency, and customer engagement. Ecobank Nigeria in Abuja has embraced fintech solutions such as mobile banking, blockchain, and digital payment platforms to enhance its business banking services. These innovations enable faster transactions, real-time data processing, and improved access to financial products tailored for corporate clients (Ibrahim, 2024). Fintech integration not only streamlines operations but also fosters greater transparency and risk mitigation through advanced analytics. However, the transition to fintech-driven services also presents challenges, including integration with legacy systems, regulatory hurdles, and cybersecurity risks. This study investigates the impact of fintech integration on the performance of business banking services at Ecobank, evaluating its effects on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall competitiveness, while identifying challenges and opportunities in the evolving digital landscape (Okafor, 2023).
Statement of the Problem:
Despite significant fintech investments, Ecobank faces challenges in fully leveraging these innovations for business banking. Integration issues with legacy systems, regulatory uncertainties, and security concerns hinder seamless service delivery and limit the potential benefits of fintech solutions. These issues create a gap between the intended advantages of fintech integration and actual operational outcomes.
Objectives of the Study:
• To evaluate the impact of fintech integration on business banking performance at Ecobank.
• To identify key challenges in integrating fintech solutions with existing systems.
• To recommend strategies for optimizing fintech adoption and improving service delivery.
Research Questions:
• How does fintech integration affect operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in business banking at Ecobank?
• What are the primary challenges in integrating fintech solutions?
• What measures can enhance the effectiveness of fintech integration?
Research Hypotheses:
• H₁: Fintech integration significantly improves business banking efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• H₂: Integration challenges and regulatory issues negatively impact fintech adoption.
• H₃: Enhanced system interoperability and robust cybersecurity measures improve fintech outcomes.
Scope and Limitations of the Study:
This study focuses on Ecobank’s business banking services in Abuja, using performance metrics, customer surveys, and technical evaluations. Limitations include evolving fintech innovations and regulatory changes.
Definitions of Terms:
• Fintech Integration: The incorporation of financial technology solutions into banking operations.
• Business Banking Services: Financial services provided to corporate clients.
• Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting systems and data from digital attacks.
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