Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of The Requirement for the MSc in Finance FINANCE DISSERTATION ON IMPACTS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF VIETNAMESE COMMERCIAL BANKS VU HOANG TRUNG ANH ID No: 17047365 Intake 6 Supervisor: Dr. Le Hai Trung September 2023 COMMITMENT I solemnly affirm that this is my own academic research work. All the materials used in this research have clear sources. The evaluations and conclusions in this work are the result of my own research and efforts.
This research has also received the approval of my supervisor regarding the quality of the thesis. Hanoi, 10th Sep 2023 Supervisor Research Author Le Hai Trung Vu Hoang Trung Anh 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost, the author would like to thank the International School of Banking Academy and the University of the West of England, along with the lecturers participating in teaching the “MSc in Finance And Investment program” for always paying attention and creating all conditions in learning and research process for the author to complete the thesis. Thank you teachers for giving the opportunity to study and impart valuable experience and knowledge to all students throughout the MSc learning process. My deepest thanks, sincere and profound gratitude also send to my research supervisor, Dr.
Le Hai Trung - Deputy Head of the Banking Faculty at Banking Academy because of his enthusiastic and careful instruction. He always encourages the author to explore and learn more new knowledge as well as make useful and practical criticism so that the author can complete my final dissertation in the best way. His comprehensive knowledge of the banking system and the digital transformation in Vietnamese commercial banks has greatly assisted the author in selecting research topics that meet the theoretical framework required for the author’s research and expand her knowledge on the overall situation of the digital transformation process in Vietnamese banks from a micro perspective. Finally, the author would like to dedicate the results to beloved family and friends who have accompanied, assisted, shared, and encouraged the author throughout the learning process and the completion of this thesis.
Hanoi, 10th Sep 2023 Vu Hoang Trung Anh 3 ABSTRACT The primary aim of this paper is to comprehensively assess the influence of digital transformation on Vietnamese commercial banks from 2010 to 2022. Digital transformation has emerged as an inevitable trajectory for the overall economy and, more specifically, the banking industry, especially in the aftermath of the imperative need to adapt to new business operations post the COVID-19 pandemic. These banks have embarked on digital transformations to facilitate cost-effective and enhanced-quality services, ultimately enabling easier customer access. This study is conducted based on a dataset comprising 29 Vietnamese commercial banks observed over 12 years, resulting in a total of 375 observations.
The Lerner index is employed as the dependent variable, while the independent variables includes: ICT Index, Lagged Lerner index, bank size, equity-to-assets ratio, debt-to-assets ratio, and deposit-to- debt ratio. Leveraging panel data estimation techniques, the empirical findings highlight the positive impact of these variables on the competitiveness of banks. However, the variables of bank size and Debt-to-Assets ratio do not exhibit significance within the model. Conversely, the determinants of the Lagged Lerner index, ICT Index, Equity-to-Assets ratio, and Deposit- to-debt ratio exhibit positive significance within this model.
Consequently, policy recommendations are also explored in light of these pivotal empirical findings, considering the opportunities and challenges inherent in the digital banking landscape. Keywords: Digital transformation, Digital banking, ICT Index, Lerner Index, Commercial banks, Vietnam 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS A C A K B L N IS L O T IS L W R T IS C L1 A T S H E2 C O T A .M ct IM T R H2 i eo R E G A AR o etp .o E E to a eIm n D svew 3 .2 E 4 fh otn D T E la v cu toesra ed .4 o rpL trsT eh f4 TF R i5 fn .as S n T a io d tme tcB sp gi4.A eg N Iih T era ait.5r Ew ig C c h o ta5.3oi n 5 D rn E Wn treD n o id al.4M ek p S a rn fs ’l5.rea R E o e oth yp E L E clry p N es oth F i E Ro D ltm esi oth s E I m eu esi th t p R 6 m C n esi h i. eg E E iro esi N et si n S if is C sic d C. ea a s E V O ts S li N ie.
C o t R Ln en U ssa S u m I le ts O se N. C o m m e r c i a l B a n 6 k s LIST OF FIGURES .R fc ilteL axS .A F otcrV udR H etsolifnaM R glre E otm odu becafrinS a fem uronE Ibl m sorfeM 2nl. fcam tsrT nketira0dF elscoir1C 7 niy0xo sdatR LIST OF TABLES .A se ultm F tasi\ G F uc ofnR iL l coE nS t" M aorT T lerM ea srlH teisfb E silntr i aeR tm x. iatrem tirosa m 8 aiosutf(D e tonkliS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AML -Money Laundering DTA DTD Deposit-to-Debt Ratio ETA Ratio FEM Effects Model FGLS Generalized Least Squares HHI Index IO Industrial Organisation KYC Your Customer NEIO New Empirical Industrial Organisation POLS Ordinary Least Square REM Effects Model RPA Process Automation SCP Structure-Conduct-Performance paradigm ETA Ratio DTA DTD Deposit-to-Debt Ratio 9 CHAPTER 1.
Scope of Research r o g 3. Methodology r The research employs two research methodologies. The qualitative e method is demonstrated through the gathering of information, utilization of descriptive data, and comparative statistical methods to examine and assess the current state of the impact of digital transformation on the competitive capacity of banks. The qualitative method is executed by employing STATA 14 to ascertain regression coefficients, upon which constructs for evaluating the effects of digital transformation on competitive capacity are built.
Consequently, these constructs' effects are examined through error testing, as well as the selection of an appropriate model through three regression methods for main panel data: Pooled OLS, Fixed Effect Model, and Random Effect Model. Concluding the verification process, the thesis conducts analysis and provides recommendations suitable for the reality of the banking sector and the trend of digital transformation. The data utilized in the thesis comprises secondary data collected from the financial reports of 29 commercial banks in Vietnam during the 2010-2022 period. 10 Primary sources originate from fundamental theories and empirical studies published by other researchers worldwide, as well as in Vietnam.
Research Questions Based on the main objective, this study focuses on exploring: What are the effects of digital transformation on the competitiveness of 29 Vietnamese commercial banks in 2010- 2022? How do digital transformation's effects contribute to Vietnamese commercial banks' overall competitiveness in 2010-2022? What recommendations should be taken on the process of digital transformation to increase the competitiveness of Vietnamese commercial banks? 5. Research Structure This article is structured into 6 main sections. Chapter 1 presents the research rationale, scope and research methodology, research questions, and thesis structure. Chapter 2 discusses the theoretical framework and relevant literature, highlighting the relationship between digital transformation and competitiveness, and introducing some empirical studies conducted by other researchers.
The content of Chapter 3 illustrates variable descriptions as well as the models of the paper and the technical estimation methods employed. Chapter 4 is focused on presenting estimation results and key findings to arrive at the final inferences derived from data analysis. Chapter 5 explores the conversation surrounding the potential advantages and obstacles related to the digital transformation within the banking sector, while 11 also presenting certain policy considerations. Chapter 6 summarizes the findings and provides concluding remarks on the thesis.
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