Global Banking & Finance Review – Ownership & Funding

Introduction

Global Banking & Finance Review (“GBFR”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is an international financial media and awards platform covering banking, finance, fintech, insurance, asset management, capital markets, government policy, and related sectors.

This page provides transparency regarding our ownership structure and operational framework.

Ownership

Global Banking & Finance Review® is owned and operated by:

GBAF Publications Ltd
Registered in the United Kingdom.

The brand and associated awards programmes operate under registered intellectual property owned by GBAF Publications Ltd.

Operational activities in certain jurisdictions may be supported by affiliated entities or licensed partners where applicable.

Brand & Intellectual Property

The following trademarks are registered intellectual property assets of GBAF Publications Ltd in the United Kingdom:

  • Global Banking and Finance Review®
  • Global Banking & Finance Awards®
  • Global Banking and Finance Review Awards®

These registered trademarks protect the editorial and awards brands and reinforce their legal identity, exclusivity, and commercial rights.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, imitation, or misrepresentation of these marks is strictly prohibited.

Funding

Global Banking & Finance Review operates as a commercially funded independent media platform.

Revenue may be generated through:

  • Advertising
  • Sponsorship arrangements

Editorial Independence

While we operate as a commercially funded publication, editorial decisions are made independently and are not automatically influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or award participants.

Commercial relationships do not guarantee editorial coverage, favorable reporting, or awards outcomes.

Awards decisions are made according to defined evaluation criteria and editorial judgment, as outlined in our Editorial Code of Ethics.

Transparency

We aim to maintain appropriate transparency regarding our ownership and operational framework while protecting commercially sensitive information.

For ownership-related enquiries, please contact:

  • varun@gbafmag.com

Policy Updates

This Ownership & Funding statement may be updated periodically to reflect structural or operational changes.