
Este artículo examina, mediante revisión narrativa, los factores que explican la competitividad financiera regional en Perú, comparando Lima Metropolitana, Arequipa y Trujillo (2000-2023). A partir de 87 fuentes se construye un índice sintético que integra profundidad, inclusión, eficiencia, estabilidad e innovación financiera. Los resultados muestran que Lima lidera por aglomeración bancaria y externalidades regulatorias; Arequipa destaca por gobernanza local y menor volatilidad de cartera; Trujillo crece aceleradamente impulsado por banca digital y nichos agro-exportadores. La discusión sitúa estos hallazgos en la teoría de geografía económica y propone un fondo de convergencia regional, armonización de garantías, sandbox fintech y supervisión descentralizada. El estudio concluye que la convergencia financiera es viable con políticas diferenciadas que aprovechen ventajas comparativas locales.
This paper uses a narrative review to examine the drivers of regional financial competitiveness in Peru, comparing Lima Metropolitan Area, Arequipa and Trujillo (2000-2023). Drawing on 87 sources, a synthetic index is built that integrates depth, inclusion, efficiency, stability and financial innovation. Results show Lima leads through banking agglomeration and regulatory externalities; Arequipa excels in local governance and lower portfolio volatility; Trujillo grows rapidly driven by digital banking and agro-export niches. Findings are framed within economic geography theory, and policy proposals include a regional convergence fund, harmonised collateral registries, fintech sandboxes and decentralised supervision. The study concludes that financial convergence is attainable through differentiated policies that leverage local comparative advantages.
sub-national financial development, competitividad financiera regional, desarrollo financiero subnacional, brechas de acceso, gobernanza financiera, financial governance, regional convergence, convergencia regional, regional financial competitiveness, access gaps
sub-national financial development, competitividad financiera regional, desarrollo financiero subnacional, brechas de acceso, gobernanza financiera, financial governance, regional convergence, convergencia regional, regional financial competitiveness, access gaps
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