In recent years, the adoption of electronic banking (e-banking) began to occur quite extensively as a channel of distribution for financial services due to rapid advances in information technology (IT) and intensive competitive banking markets. Despite this growth of IT worldwide, Omani banks continue to conduct most of their banking transactions using traditional methods. Understanding the rea...

The banking industry in Oman is of major importance to Oman’s economy, yet Omani banks continue to conduct most of their transactions using traditional methods. A strong banking industry significantly supports economic development through efficient financial services, and their role in trying to achieve the objectives outlined by the Sultan of Oman will depend heavily on the industry’s capabili...

New information technologies and emerging business forces have triggered a new wave of financial innovation -electronic banking (e-banking). This study utilizes an innovation model to analyze the impact of e-banking on the incumbent banks. The results indicate that the nature of e-banking innovation is disruptive, leading to drastic changes in both technological knowledge and business model. We...

This paper examines the use of Internet banking systems and several critical factors related to Internet banking services. The analysis suggests that the constructs tested considerably explain the variation in customer interactions. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are important in facilitating customer interactions. Perceived security, responsiveness and convenience also represen...

Mobile technologies and services are envisioned as the possible driving force that will create a variety of business opportunities. The objective of the present study is to determine the major factors that contribute towards customer’s intention to adopt mobile banking as electronic-financial services among commercial banks in Saudi Arabia. The research uses primary data and the unit of analysi...

Conventional credit card transactions are not consistent with Islamic principles, as exemplified by the Islamic banking system and the ‘Murabaha sale’. Thus, if Islamic principles are to be applied to e-commerce, where credit card transactions are the norm, a new and secure electronic payment process is required. In this paper we present a method for secure electronic Murabaha transactions. Aft...

Mobile users will increasingly demand access to Electronic Commerce services. Therefore existing technologies have to be investigated if they can be used unchanged in mobile Electronic Commerce or whether they have to be adapted to the mobile environment. This article presents an overview on the state of the art of Smart Cards for mobile Electronic Commerce. The GeldKarte system and the Home Ba...