Why do Banks acquire FinTech? The Role of Board Cultural Diversity
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This paper examines the role of cultural diversity in bank boardrooms for the acquisition of inno- vation financial technology – or “FinTech” – firms. Using a sample of 808 banks from 2008-18 in 65 countries, we find that culturally diverse boards are more likely to pursue the acquisition of FinTech firms. We also show that bank-, country- and corporate governance-specific characteristics matter for FinTech acquisition. In particular, banks with older and more gender diverse boardrooms are more likely to acquire FinTech firms. Our paper assumes particular relevance for banks seeking to invest in digital technologies and to adapt to the new digital era.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 101424 |
| Journal | British Accounting Review |
| Early online date | 22 Jun 2024 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 22 Jun 2024 |