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Volume 7, Special Issue 6 (2026)

Published: October 25, 2026

Pages: 394-403

Research Article

The Role of Digital Technology in Enhancing Financial Health: An Analytical Study of a Sample of Iraqi Commercial Banks for the Period 2019–2024

Abstract

This research aims to demonstrate the role of digital technology tools in enhancing financial health within Iraqi commercial banks. The central research question is: "Do digital technology tools contribute to enhancing financial health?" This question is further broken down into several sub-questions. To achieve the research objective, hypotheses related to the correlation and influence between the main research variables were adopted. The central hypothesis states: "There is a statistically significant correlation and influence relationship between digital technology tools and enhancing financial health." The research relied on financial stability reports published by the Central Bank of Iraq for the period 2019-2024. The research population consisted of Iraqi commercial banks, and several financial equations and statistical methods were employed. The research reached a number of conclusions, most notably that banks vary in their level of digital technology adoption. This variation stems from each bank's unique policies, procedures, and approach to achieving its objectives, including resource allocation, acquisition methods, risk tolerance, and profitability targets. The research also offered several recommendations, the most important being the necessity of employing modern digital technology tools to enhance the financial stability of banks and contribute to improved financial health. This can be achieved by integrating these tools as fundamental pillars of the Iraqi banking sector.

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