Global Banking & Finance Review®
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The Awards recognise organisations of all sizes that excel in defined areas across the global financial community. They highlight innovation, achievement, strategy and inspirational change in banking, financial services, technology, innovation and related areas.
The Global Banking & Finance Awards® are among the longest-running, editorially led financial recognition programs since their launch in 2011.
They are organised by Global Banking & Finance Review, a UK-based international financial publication with millions of readers worldwide.
Winners are chosen through a structured research and editorial process, led by the publication’s research team, Editor, and Publisher, ensuring selections are based on merit, performance, and innovation—not on sponsorship or advertising.
Yes. The Awards are entirely editorial and research driven.
There are no entry fees, no sponsorship requirements, and no pay-to-win structures.
Companies are evaluated based on performance metrics, innovation, governance, customer experience, and leadership — all supported by publicly available data, company submissions, and the editorial team’s independent research.
The awards program include (among others): Banking, Insurance, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds, Compliance, Foreign Exchange,Corporate Governance, Wealth Management, Islamic Finance, ETFs, Project Finance, Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, and other related areas. Have a look at the nomination form which has all the categories listed.
From the nominations form, you can choose: Banking Awards; Brand of the Year; Business; Corporate Governance; CSR; Customer Satisfaction & Happiness; Deal of the Year; Education & Training; ESG & Sustainability; Fund & Asset Management; HR & Recruitment; Innovation; Insurance & Takaful; Investment, Brokerage & Forex; Investor Relations; Leadership; Non-Banking Financial Institution; Process & Product; Real Estate Development; Technology; Telecom; The Next 100 Global Awards; Travel & Hospitality; Years of Excellence
Yes. Banking is recognised through specific disciplines (e.g., Best Retail Bank, Best Commercial/Corporate Bank, Best Trade Finance Bank, Best Foreign Exchange Bank, Best Private Bank, Best SME Bank, Best Customer Service/Experience, Best Digital Bank/App, Best Treasury & Cash Management, etc.). These are reflected in the winners published on the site and selected within the Banking Awards flow.
Yes, we recognize all major industries like Insurance, Technology, Business, Startups, Governments, Brands, Telecommunications, Fintech, Education, Real Estate, Product, Process, Innovation and much more. Have a look at our nomination form for all the industries.
Yes. The form explicitly asks whether you want to nominate for a Country or a Region. Country-level recognition is a core feature.
Yes. The form explicitly asks whether you want to nominate for a Country or a Region.
Awards are presented for countries, regions and sectors from which nominations are received — across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
All countries are covered.
No. The entire awards process is free of charge — including Nomination, Selection and the announcement under the Award Winners section.
The Awards were designed to be inclusive and accessible to companies of all sizes — from multinational banks to emerging fintech firms.
By removing fees, the Awards ensure the process remains fair, unbiased, and purely merit-based.
This commitment also supports smaller institutions and new entrants that may lack large marketing budgets but demonstrate genuine excellence in their fields.
Winners may opt for optional media coverage to amplify visibility; this is separate and does not affect judging.
Awards are presented on an ongoing basis throughout the year for those countries, regions and sectors from which nominations have been received. Winners are published on the site’s Award Winners pages (e.g., 2025, 2024, 2023).
Complete the online nomination form and select your Award Group and Country or Region; then provide the required details. If you need further clarification, please email us at awards@gbafmag.com
Participation in the Awards helps organisations:
Provide a concise profile and supporting information that demonstrates excellence in the chosen category (e.g., performance highlights, innovation, governance, customer experience, ESG/CSR initiatives when applicable). The awards accept nominations and supporting materials via the form or by email as stated on the About page.
If there are a lot of documents and you are not able to upload on the form, you can email them to awards@gbafmag.com along with the name of your organization and the category you wish to participate for.
On the GLOBAL BANKING & FINANCE AWARDS® – Nominations page
While criteria vary by category, the Awards focus on demonstrable excellence such as strategy, innovation, performance, governance and customer outcomes
Winners are published on the Awards site (Award Winners pages). Awards run through the year and are posted as they are presented.
Yes. Optional media coverage packages are available to winners; these are promotional and do not influence the result.
Yes — see the Award Winners pages for 2025, 2024, 2023 with published categories and recipients by country/region.
Yes. You can nominate by Country for local recognition or by region for broader reach. Awards are presented across countries, regions and sectors globally
Yes. Winners and announcements are frequently shared across financial news outlets, LinkedIn, institutional websites, and investor communications, citing their recognition by Global Banking & Finance Review.Because of the publication’s editorial reputation and global readership, winning carries authentic media visibility that automated syndication alone cannot match.
Because the process is free and merit-based, smaller banks, regional institutions, and fintech startups gain a level playing field.
The Awards focus on innovation, results, and leadership — not size — allowing smaller players to compete directly with global brands and gain meaningful recognition within their market.
Please contact us via email at awards@gbafmag.com or call us at Phone: +44 (0) 208 004 2444