Call for Entries: Deal of the Year Awards 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards Program has officially opened nominations for the Deal of the Year Awards 2026, recognising banks, financial institutions, advisory firms, and corporates that have executed outstanding transactions demonstrating innovation, strategic value, and measurable impact across global markets.

As financial markets continue to evolve, complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, structured finance deals, capital raising, and cross-border investments play a critical role in driving economic growth and business expansion. The Deal of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate organisations that have successfully delivered landmark deals, showcasing expertise, collaboration, and strategic execution.

The awards highlight transactions that combine financial innovation, effective structuring, and strong stakeholder outcomes. Banks, advisory firms, legal teams, and corporates involved in significant deals are encouraged to submit nominations detailing their achievements. Entries can be submitted via the official awards nomination form, and organisations may contact awards@gbafmag.com for further information or assistance.

Check out the complete awards timetable here.

Recognising Excellence in Deal Execution

In an increasingly competitive and complex financial environment, successful deal execution requires deep market insight, technical expertise, and effective collaboration. Award-winning transactions demonstrate leadership in areas including:

• Structuring innovative and complex financial transactions
• Delivering strategic value for clients, investors, and stakeholders
• Navigating regulatory, legal, and cross-border challenges effectively
• Demonstrating strong financial performance and measurable outcomes
• Leveraging market insights and advisory expertise to optimise deal success
• Showcasing collaboration across multiple stakeholders and partners

Institutions and teams that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in deal execution are encouraged to participate.

About the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership across the global financial services industry. The awards programme highlights organisations that set new benchmarks in deal-making, advisory services, and financial structuring through strategic insight, technical expertise, and client-focused execution.

Each year, financial institutions, advisory firms, and corporates from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa participate in the awards, gaining international recognition for their achievements. Through independent editorial research and structured evaluation criteria, the awards identify transactions and organisations shaping the future of global finance and investment.

Benefits of Participating

Participation in the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards provides organisations with:

• International recognition for excellence in deal execution and financial structuring
• Editorial coverage on the Global Banking & Finance Review platform
• Increased visibility among investors, corporates, and global financial audiences
• Independent validation of transaction success and strategic impact
• Enhanced credibility with clients, partners, and stakeholders

Join the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

As global markets continue to present new opportunities and challenges, institutions delivering innovative, impactful, and strategically significant transactions are shaping the future of finance. Banks, advisory firms, corporates, and financial institutions are invited to showcase their achievements and compete for recognition in the Deal of the Year Awards 2026.

Submit your nomination today and gain international recognition for excellence in deal-making and financial innovation.