The impact of open banking on traditional lending in the BRICS

Abstract

This study examines the influence of open banking regulation on traditional bank loans in the emerging markets of the BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Utilizing bank-level and individual-level data, the paper reveals that the introduction of open banking significantly diminishes consumer loan lending by traditional banks. Additionally, consumer propensity to acquire loans from traditional banks decreases. The research provides empirical evidence of how open banking impacts both the supply and demand sides of individual loans from traditional banks. This paper contributes to the literature by highlighting the unique role of open banking in promoting financial inclusion in emerging economies.