Impact of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Fintech Investment on Central Bank Policy and Monetary Policy Effectiveness

Authors

  • Shafiq Ur Rehman School of Finance and Banking, University of Utara Malaysia, Sintok 06010, Kedah, Malaysia Author
  • Sajjad Nawaz Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan Author
  • Waseem Subhani Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Administration University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Iftikhar Mehboob Director (Public Private Partnership), National Highway Authority, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Noman Yaseen COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Pakistan Author
  • Asad Qayoom NCBA&E Lahore, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00022

Keywords:

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Fintech Investment, Central Bank

Abstract

Central banks confront enormous hurdles in preserving the efficiency of their monetary policies in the face of rapid technological improvements in the financial industry. The effects of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) adoption, fintech investment, and regulatory flexibility by central banks on the effectiveness of monetary policy is investigated in this paper. Data were gathered quantitatively through surveys of financial professionals, policymakers, and central bank officials. The findings demonstrated that DLT adoption, fintech investment, and regulatory flexibility have a considerable positive effect on the effectiveness of monetary policy. The study not only validates but also extends previous material and provides policymakers with practical consequences. Limitations and future research directions are also highlighted.

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Rehman, S. U., Khan, S. N., Subhani, W., Mehboob, I., Yaseen, M. N., & Qayoom, A. (2023). Impact of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Fintech Investment on Central Bank Policy and Monetary Policy Effectiveness. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 12(3), 202-210. https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00022