Title:
The Bibiliometric Analysis of Bank Competition

Authors:
Rifka Indi, Indonesia

Abstract:

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of 743 Scopus-indexed publications on bank competition from 1936 to 2025. Using performance analysis and science mapping techniques, this study identifies four major research clusters: (1) regulation, stability, and inclusion; (2) market structure and risk-taking; (3) digital finance and financial constraints; and (4) efficiency, profitability, and risk. Prominent scholars like Thorsten Beck is identified as key contributors, while Journal of Banking and Finance is identified as most cited journals in the field of bank competition. The analysis uncovers underexplored areas such as fintech’s role, ESG finance, and global regulatory diversity. Future research directions include non-linear competition effects, post-pandemic resilience, and emerging topics like open banking and digital identity frameworks.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2025.9610