The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Financial Sector: A Shift Towards Digitalization and Remote Banking
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally transformed the U.S. financial sector, accelerating digital transformation initiatives that might have otherwise taken years to implement. This comprehensive analysis examines how the pandemic catalyzed unprecedented changes in banking operations, customer behavior, and service delivery models between 2020 and 2021. The study reveals that American financial institutions experienced a dramatic shift toward digitalization, with remote banking adoption increasing exponentially and traditional branch-based services declining rapidly. Through extensive analysis of industry data, regulatory reports, and academic research, this investigation demonstrates that the pandemic not only accelerated existing technological trends but also permanently altered customer expectations and financial inclusion patterns. The findings indicate that while digitalization enhanced operational efficiency and expanded access for many customers, it simultaneously created new challenges for vulnerable populations and reshaped the fundamental architecture of American financial services. The research concludes that the pandemic's impact represents a watershed moment in U.S. financial sector evolution, with long-term implications for customer behavior, financial inclusion, and the strategic positioning of physical banking infrastructure.
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IRE Journals:
Oluwabanke Aminat Shodimu , Kofi Mensah , Funmilola Oriji
"The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Financial Sector: A Shift Towards Digitalization and Remote Banking" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 5 Issue 5 2021 Page 526-543
IEEE:
Oluwabanke Aminat Shodimu , Kofi Mensah , Funmilola Oriji
"The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Financial Sector: A Shift Towards Digitalization and Remote Banking" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 5(5)
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