The International Journal of Financial Technology and Global Risk Studies (IJFTGRS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of finance, technology, and risk management in a rapidly evolving global environment. The journal provides an international platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and practitioners to exchange innovative ideas, empirical findings, theoretical developments, and practical solutions related to financial technology and global risk dynamics.

IJFTGRS aims to publish high-quality original research that contributes to understanding how technological innovation is transforming financial systems, markets, institutions, and regulatory frameworks, while also examining emerging risks and resilience strategies in local, regional, and international contexts.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and applied research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Financial Technology (FinTech)

• Digital banking and neobanks
• Blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and cryptocurrencies
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance
• Big data analytics in financial decision-making
• InsurTech, RegTech, and SupTech
• Payment systems and digital wallets
• Robo-advisory and automated investment platforms
• Open banking and embedded finance
• Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending
• Financial inclusion through technology

Risk Management and Global Risks

• Financial risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk
• Operational risk and cyber risk in financial institutions
• Systemic risk and financial contagion
• Climate risk and sustainable finance risks
• Geopolitical risk and global uncertainty
• Supply chain finance risks
• Crisis management and financial resilience
• Macroeconomic instability and international financial shocks
• Pandemic-related financial risks
• Risk governance and enterprise risk management

Finance, Markets, and Policy

• International finance and capital markets
• Banking innovation and regulation
• Monetary policy and financial stability
• Corporate finance in digital economies
• ESG finance and responsible investment
• Behavioral finance in digital environments
• FinTech regulation and compliance frameworks
• Data privacy, ethics, and consumer protection in finance
• Cross-border payments and international financial integration

Quantitative and Research Methods

• Econometrics and forecasting models
• Data science applications in finance
• Machine learning for risk prediction
• Scenario analysis and stress testing
• Network analysis of financial systems
• Simulation and optimization models
• Comparative and case study methods

Types of Contributions

The journal accepts:

• Original research articles
• Review papers
• Conceptual papers
• Case studies
• Policy analyses
• Short communications
• Book reviews (selected cases)

Mission

IJFTGRS seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by promoting rigorous, relevant, and impactful research that addresses the opportunities and challenges created by technological transformation and global financial risks. The journal encourages international collaboration and welcomes contributions from both developed and emerging economies.