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Reconfiguring Financial Inclusion. The Impact of Fintech on Traditional Banking Structures in Eastern Europe Cover

Reconfiguring Financial Inclusion. The Impact of Fintech on Traditional Banking Structures in Eastern Europe

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sbe-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2344-5416 | Journal ISSN: 1842-4120
Language: English
Page range: 20 - 36
Published on: May 12, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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