Fintech Awards

This award recognises exceptional innovation in blockchain or digital asset technology. Entries should demonstrate how the initiative solves a real industry challenge through enhanced transparency, security, or efficiency. Winning projects show strong execution and measurable realworld impact.

• Background: What opportunity or challenge led to the creation of this blockchain or digital asset initiative? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How does the initiative work, and what makes your approach innovative or effective? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable improvements or benefits has the initiative delivered so far? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise in a few sentences why this initiative deserves recognition in this category. (350 words) 

This award celebrates standout digital banking projects that meaningfully improve accessibility, service quality, or operational efficiency. Entries should reflect customer centred innovation with clearly delivered improvements. Winners will demonstrate measurable transformation and tangible value to users

• Background: What customer or operational need did this digital banking project aim to address? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What key features, tools, or processes were developed or implemented? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable impact did this initiative have on customers or the organisation? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this project stands out in digital banking innovation. (350 words)  

This award recognises lending innovations that reduce friction, improve decisioning, or widen access to finance. Strong entries demonstrate how technology enhances user experience or risk outcomes. Winners show responsible innovation supported by meaningful performance improvements.

• Background: What lending problem or gap did your initiative seek to solve? (350 words)  
• Delivery: Describe the technology, model, or process improvements behind your lending solution (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable improvements have you achieved (e.g., approval times, risk performance, user experience)? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this lending initiative represents excellence in Finance lending (350 words)  

This award honours transformative initiatives improving insurance operations, customer journeys, or decision processes. Entries should demonstrate creative use of technology and strong delivery capability. Winning submissions show measurable benefits and clear advancement within the insurance sector.

• Background: What insurance or operational challenge prompted this transformation initiative? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How was the project executed, and what technology or methods were central to its success? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable improvements resulted for customers, operations, or claims processes? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this project showcases transformation in the insurtech sector. (350 words)  

This award celebrates innovations that streamline payments or seamlessly embed financial services within customer journeys. Strong entries show reduced friction, improved efficiencies, or new commercial opportunities. Winning solutions provide measurable impact and demonstrate scalability.

• Background: What payment or embedded finance friction point did you aim to eliminate? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How does your solution work, and what features differentiate it? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable impact has your solution had on users, partners, or business performance? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise the significance of this solution in advancing payment or embedded finance innovation. (350 words)  

This award recognises technology that meaningfully improves compliance, monitoring, or regulatory processes. Entries should demonstrate enhanced accuracy, efficiency, or risk reduction. Winners show measurable organisational improvements and leadership in regulatory innovation.

• Background: What compliance or regulatory challenge is your solution addressing? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How does your solution help organisations meet regulatory requirements more effectively? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable improvements have clients experienced (e.g., reduced risk, accuracy, efficiency)? (350 words) 
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise your entry and why you feel your company’s regtech solution should win the award? (350 words)

This award highlights fintech companies demonstrating exceptional innovation, progress, and market influence. Entries should showcase achievements appropriate to their stage of growth. Winners show strong momentum, customer value creation, and clear industry impact.

• Background: Provide a brief overview of your company’s mission and market focus. (350 words)  
• Delivery: What major product, service, or strategic advancements did your company deliver this year? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable achievements highlight your company’s success (growth, users, revenue, impact)? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why your company stands out in its stage of growth. (350 words)  

This award celebrates initiatives advancing equity, inclusion, or social impact in financial services. Strong entries show authentic commitment and measurable improvement for communities or underrepresented groups. Winners demonstrate positive, lasting change within the industry.

• Background: What issue or inequity does your initiative aim to address within Finance or Fintech? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What actions, programmes, or interventions were delivered? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable impact have you seen so far (participation, outcomes, community impact)? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this initiative demonstrates leadership in diversity or social impact. (350 words)  

This award recognises advisors or advisory teams delivering exceptional expertise and measurable value. Entries should highlight strategic thinking, problem solving, and strong client or organisational impact. Winners exemplify professionalism and outstanding advisory performance.

• Background: What context or challenge shaped your advisory work this year? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What approach, methodology, or expertise did you bring to your clients or organisation? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What quantifiable value or impact did you deliver? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise what distinguishes this advisor/team as exceptional this year. (350 words)

This award honours impactful solutions designed to prevent, detect, or mitigate fraud. Entries should clearly address emerging risks and demonstrate measurable improvements in fraud reduction or detection accuracy. Winners deliver strong protection for customers and organisations.

• Background: What fraud risk or emerging threat prompted the creation of this solution? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How does your system, process, or technology detect and prevent fraud? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable fraud reduction or prevention results have been achieved? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this initiative represents excellence in fraud prevention. (350 words) 

This award recognises solutions that significantly improve merchant payment experiences. Strong entries demonstrate measurable gains in efficiency, revenue, or customer satisfaction. Winning innovations show forward thinking design and clear merchant impact.

• Background: What merchant challenge or market need inspired this innovation? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What features or technologies make your solution unique or effective? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable improvements have merchants experienced (speed, revenue uplift, reduced costs)? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this represents innovation in merchant payments. (350 words) 

This award celebrates responsible and impactful use of AI to improve financial services. Entries should demonstrate meaningful operational, customer, or analytical benefits. Winners show strong execution and tangible, measurable results.

• Background: What business problem or process was targeted for AI enhancement? (350 words)  
• Delivery: How does your AI model or solution operate and integrate into workflows? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable results has the AI delivered (efficiency, accuracy, customer impact)? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting material (model impact summaries, dashboards, outputs). (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this AI application demonstrates excellence in financial innovation. (350 words)

This award recognises initiatives that significantly elevate customer experience in finance. Strong entries show improved satisfaction, engagement, or ease of use. Winners demonstrate clear customer centred improvements backed by measurable outcomes.

• Background: What customer need, pain point, or insight informed this CX initiative? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What improvements, tools, or journeys did you implement? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable changes occurred in satisfaction, engagement, or service performance? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this initiative represents outstanding customer experience. (350 words) 

This award recognises initiatives that significantly elevate customer experience in finance. Strong entries show improved satisfaction, engagement, or ease of use. Winners demonstrate clear customer centred improvements backed by measurable outcomes.

• Background: What customer need, pain point, or insight informed this CX initiative? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What improvements, tools, or journeys did you implement? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable changes occurred in satisfaction, engagement, or service performance? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why this initiative represents outstanding customer experience. (350 words) 

This award recognises marketing teams that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and measurable business impact. Entries should highlight successful campaigns, strategic leadership, and strong delivery. Winners represent excellence in modern financial marketing.

• Background: What goals or challenges defined your team’s focus this year? (350 words)  
• Delivery: What key initiatives, campaigns, or strategies did your team deliver? (350 words)  
• Outcomes: What measurable impact did your team achieve for the business? (350 words)  
• Proof: Provide supporting documentation (metrics, screenshots, case studies, links), files can be uploaded on the next page. (350 words)
• Summary: Summarise why the marketing team delivered outstanding performance this year. (350 words) 

The winner of this category will be chosen directly by our judging panel. There is no formal application process for these categories; instead, individuals do not need to submit an entry themselves. However, if someone wishes to put forward a name for the judges to consider, they are welcome to do so. All suggested names will be reviewed by the panel as part of their decision making process.

The winner of this category will be chosen directly by our judging panel. There is no formal application process for these categories; instead, individuals do not need to submit an entry themselves. However, if someone wishes to put forward a name for the judges to consider, they are welcome to do so. All suggested names will be reviewed by the panel as part of their decision-making process.