Nominations Open for Landmark Deal of the Year 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Landmark Deal of the Year 2026, recognising exceptional transactions that have set new benchmarks in scale, innovation, and strategic impact across global markets.

In today’s rapidly evolving financial and business landscape, landmark deals play a pivotal role in shaping industries, driving economic growth, and redefining competitive dynamics. Whether through mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, infrastructure investments, or strategic partnerships, these deals represent significant milestones that influence market direction and investor confidence. The Landmark Deal of the Year 2026 award celebrates transactions that have delivered transformative outcomes and demonstrated excellence in execution.

This award highlights deals across sectors and geographies that have exhibited outstanding strategic rationale, financial structuring, and measurable impact. Transactions that have redefined industries, enabled expansion into new markets, or delivered significant value creation are encouraged to apply. Organisations involved in these deals—including corporates, financial institutions, investors, and advisory firms—are invited to submit nominations showcasing 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 Landmark Transactions

Award-winning deals demonstrate scale, innovation, and the ability to deliver long-term value. Recognised transactions typically excel in areas including:

• Executing high-impact transactions that reshape industries or markets
• Demonstrating strong strategic rationale and long-term value creation
• Structuring complex deals with innovative financial and operational frameworks
• Achieving successful execution across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions
• Delivering measurable financial performance and market impact
• Supporting business transformation, expansion, or consolidation
• Enhancing investor confidence and contributing to market development

Transactions that showcase strategic significance, execution excellence, and measurable outcomes are encouraged to participate.

About the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership across global banking and financial services. The awards programme highlights organisations and transactions that set new benchmarks in investment, deal-making, and financial strategy.

Each year, organisations from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa participate, gaining international recognition for their achievements. Through independent editorial research and structured evaluation criteria, the awards identify deals that are shaping the future of global finance and business.

Benefits of Participating

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

• International recognition for excellence in landmark transactions
• Editorial coverage on the Global Banking & Finance Review platform
• Increased visibility among investors, partners, and global stakeholders
• Independent validation of deal execution, innovation, and strategic impact
• Enhanced credibility and competitive positioning in global markets

Winning this award provides additional strategic advantages. Recognition as Landmark Deal of the Year 2026 strengthens market positioning, highlights transaction excellence, and positions the organisation as a leader in high-impact deal-making. Awarded participants can leverage this accolade across investor communications, corporate reporting, and marketing campaigns to enhance visibility, attract future opportunities, and support long-term growth.

Join the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

As global markets continue to evolve, landmark transactions that demonstrate innovation, scale, and strategic significance are setting new industry standards. Organisations are invited to showcase their achievements and compete for recognition in the Landmark Deal of the Year 2026 category.

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