Global Financial Market Review - Awards

Most Innovative in Wealth Management Australia 2025

Gyrostat

Melbourne-based Gyrostat offers investment solutions with minimal market correlation. Their flagship fund, the Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Class A, boasts a 14-year history of stable returns, targeting 6-8% annually, and has consistently limited quarterly losses to under 3%, even during major market declines.

Best Forex CFD Broker in Seychelles 2025 and Best Forex Trading Platform in Seychelles 2025

Excent Capital

Excent Capital is a leading online trading platform providing institutions, funds, and private investors access to 150+ financial instruments, including FX, CFDs, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Operating in 37+ countries with $50M+ daily trading volume, it offers a secure, high-speed platform with advanced analytics for seamless global market access.

Best Alternative Finance Provider Mexico 2025 and Best Revolving Credit Mexico 2025

Factor Expres

Factor Expres is a Mexican financial institution specializing in factoring and financial solutions for SMEs. It provides services like recourse factoring, express credit, and leasing, offering funding from $100,000 to $150,000,000 MXN. Focused on liquidity and efficiency, it helps businesses manage cash flow, optimize working capital, and pursue growth opportunities.

Best Legal Advisory Support Ukraine 2025

Ukraine Invest

UkraineInvest, established in 2016, is the Ukrainian government's investment promotion office dedicated to attracting foreign direct investment and supporting existing investors in expanding their operations within Ukraine

Crisis Management Excellence Portugal 2025

MA Family

MA Family partners with tech companies to transform their progress into compelling media narratives. Integrating seamlessly with client teams, they leverage deep expertise in venture capital, technology, and media to craft stories that drive influence and engagement.

Best Crypto Asset Manager USA 2025

Samara Alpha Management

Samara Alpha Management leverages decades of financial expertise to curate diversified portfolios of innovative, risk-controlled digital asset strategies, offering institutional-grade funds for sophisticated investors seeking exposure to this evolving asset class.

Best Alternative Investment Platform Australia 2025

MezFi

MezFi democratizes access to mezzanine finance by offering investment opportunities with a minimum entry of $5,000. Utilizing blockchain technology, they tokenize fund units as Digital Fund Tokens (DFTs), providing investors with transparency and accessibility in property development financing

Best A2A Payment Solution USA 2025

Aeropay

Aeropay is a financial technology company facilitating secure bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, enabling businesses to accept compliant, cashless, and digital payments. Their solutions promote safety, convenience, and a modern payment experience for customers.

Best Transaction Advisory Services Canada 2025

Demers Beaulne

Demers Beaulne, affiliated with a global network, offers comprehensive services in finance, accounting, and taxation, along with organizational support and digital solutions. As the first business consulting firm in Québec to achieve B Corp Certification, they are committed to societal and environmental excellence.

Best Emerging Family Office India 2025

Ashika Group

Ashika Group is a diversified financial services provider in India, assisting individuals, companies, and institutions in raising, trading, managing, and distributing wealth and assets. With over 30 years of experience, their services encompass retail and institutional broking, investment banking, lending, and alternative investment funds

Best Financial Inclusion Initiative USA 2025

CredEvolv

CredEvolv is a fintech platform connecting individuals seeking to improve their credit with HUD-certified, nonprofit credit counseling agencies. Through personalized Success Plans and digital tools, CredEvolv empowers users to enhance their credit scores ethically and effectively, facilitating access to better financial opportunities

Most Innovative Lending Saudi Arabia 2025 and Best Use of AI in Finance Saudi Arabia 2025

Abwab AI

Abwab.ai is an advanced platform offering AI-powered solutions in financial and credit analysis. Their technology streamlines underwriting processes, enabling financial institutions to assess SME loans quickly and accurately, thereby facilitating smarter lending decisions and reducing risks. ​

Best Consumer Card Initiative Mexico 2025 and Best Alternative Investment Platform Mexico 2025

Stori

Stori is a financial services company in Mexico, dedicated to expanding access to credit cards for underserved populations. Utilizing a mobile-first model, Stori offers inclusive financial products, including credit cards with high approval rates, regardless of credit history, and deposit accounts with competitive interest rates

Best Cross-Border Payment Solution Nigeria 2025

Cedar Money

Cedar Money is a global financial technology company simplifying cross-border transactions for businesses in Africa. They enable high-volume B2B payments to international suppliers across 130+ countries, offering competitive exchange rates and transparent fees, with transactions processed in as little as 24 hours

Best Bank Jordan 2025 and Best Banking App Jordan 2025

Capital Bank Jordan

Capital Bank of Jordan is a leading financial institution offering innovative, simplified, and holistic financial solutions in the Jordanian and Iraqi markets. They provide a range of services tailored to empower individuals, corporations, and the nation, focusing on both commercial and investment banking expertise

Best Recruitment Agency UK 2025

Cititec

Cititec is a recruitment firm specializing in the commodities, energy, and fintech sectors. With over 25 years of experience, they have placed talent at the heart of these industries, building highly skilled teams for leading firms across Europe and Asia.

Best Fintech Payment Initiative USA 2025

Almond Fintech

Almond FinTech is a B2B technology provider offering a blockchain-based funds transfer infrastructure to connect financial institutions and their users globally. Their platform provides financial institutions with near-instant foreign exchange settlement across borders, consistently surpassing mid-market rates

Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award USA 2025

USA Rice Federation

The USA Rice Federation serves as the global advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry, including farmers, millers, merchants, and allied businesses. Their mission is to ensure the health and vitality of a unified U.S. rice industry by advocating on behalf of these stakeholders. ​

Best Formation Advisors Estonia 2025

Comistar Estonia

Comistar Estonia offers expert tax planning, business formation, and legal advisory services for digital entrepreneurs. Operating across four countries, it specializes in licensing, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. With a franchise-based model and a client base spanning 30+ nations, Comistar is a key partner for growing global businesses.

Best Cross-Border Family Office India 2025

Legacy Growth

Legacy Growth is a leading multi-family office specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and governance strategies. With over $3 billion in assets under governance, it serves high-net-worth individuals across multiple global markets. The firm’s tailored approach ensures tax efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial success for its exclusive clientele.

Most Innovative in Lending Chile 2025

B21

B21 is a fintech innovator transforming consumer finance in Chile. Specializing in wellness-related expenditures, it offers AI-driven credit evaluations, seamless digital applications, and flexible installment plans. With strategic industry partnerships and a scalable platform, B21 bridges financial accessibility gaps for consumers and merchants, enhancing liquidity, conversion rates, and customer experience.

Best AgriTech Startup of the Year India 2025

Harvesting India Pvt Ltd

Harvesting India Pvt Ltd empowers small-scale farmers by providing technology-driven solutions for market access, financial services, and agricultural optimization. Through digital platforms and physical centers, it reduces supply chain inefficiencies, ensures fair pricing, and enhances financial security. AI-powered tools support farmers with crop management and market linkages, driving agricultural sustainability.

Best InsurTech Solution Korea 2025

smallticket

smallticket is a digital financial services platform designed to simplify and enhance access to insurance and financial products. By leveraging technology, it provides seamless policy management, claims processing, and tailored coverage options for individuals and businesses. The platform prioritizes affordability, transparency, and efficiency, aiming to bridge financial gaps for underserved markets.

Best Asset Management Firm Philippines 2025

ATRAM

ATRAM is a premier Philippine asset and wealth management firm, providing diverse investment solutions such as mutual funds and portfolio management. Serving individual and institutional investors, they focus on innovative, tailored products, prudent risk management, and personalized service to facilitate sustainable wealth growth.

Most Innovative in Wealth Management India 2025

AlgoBulls

AlgoBulls is a versatile algorithmic trading platform that allows traders to design, optimize, and execute complex strategies across multiple markets and exchanges. It offers generative AI tools, a repository of proven strategies, and supports various platforms, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading experience for users.

Best Non-Bank Lender Canada 2025 and Best CEO Canada 2025

Daimler Truck Financial

Daimler Truck Financial Services Canada Corporation offers customized financing solutions for commercial vehicle customers. As the captive finance provider for Daimler Truck North America since 1984, they provide various finance and lease options, including retail loans and TRAC leases, to assist businesses in acquiring and managing their vehicle fleets.

Best Insurance Digital Transformation India 2025 and Best Insurance Broker India 2025

Policy Boss

PolicyBoss is an online insurance aggregator offering comparisons and purchases of policies like car, bike, health, and travel insurance. It focuses on providing advisory services and convenience, aiding customers in informed decision-making. The platform also offers a 'Become a POSP' program and a Knowledge Center with blogs and news updates.

Best Payment Technology Innovation India 2025

Mswipe Technologies

Mswipe Technologies delivers digital payment solutions, including POS machines, UPI-QR codes, and PayByLink, facilitating diverse payment acceptance. Their Merchant App and Portal provide payment analytics and online store setup. Services like Buy Now Pay Later and ATM-Express further assist businesses in growth and enhancing customer experiences.

Most Innovative in Payments in Estonia 2025

LetKnowPay

LetKnowPay is a premier crypto payment gateway facilitating seamless electronic money management. It supports diverse integration methods via a unified API, offers instant fund transactions, and provides 24/7 customer support. With its own blockchain infrastructure, it ensures secure fund storage and protection against double-spending, supporting SWIFT, SEPA, and TARGET 2 settlements.

Most Innovative in Lending USA 2025

Pipe

Pipe offers embedded financial solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing software platforms, enabling businesses to provide user-friendly financial tools to their customers. By partnering with software providers, Pipe facilitates quick deployment of financial products, enhancing growth and operational efficiency for both platforms and their users. Their services are tailored to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring access to essential capital without the complexities of traditional financing methods.

Best Early-Stage Investment Firm Spain 2025

Pinama Capital23

Pinama Capital 23 is a specialized investment within the Pinama ecosystem, dedicated to supporting early-stage Spanish startups across all sectors. Launched in October 2023, it operates with a structured and collaborative model, bringing together experienced investors to fund and mentor startups from the idea to seed stage. With investment tickets ranging from €50k to €100k and follow-on capacity, Pinama Capital 23 prioritizes transparency, integrity, and strategic involvement. Its goal is to drive innovation, foster sustainable growth, and deliver strong financial returns.

Best Web3 Solution in Switzerland 2025

Powerledger

Powerledger provides blockchain-based solutions for decentralized energy trading, grid management, and carbon credit markets. Their technology enables peer-to-peer energy trading, real-time tracking, and increased transparency in energy markets. By integrating smart contracts and blockchain, Powerledger supports the transition to a more sustainable and decentralized energy ecosystem.

Best Investment Banking Deal USA 2025 and Best Boutique Investment Bank USA 2025

ButcherJoseph

ButcherJoseph is an investment banking firm specializing in M&A, ESOPs, and capital advisory for middle-market businesses. They provide expert financial guidance, valuation, and deal execution, helping business owners and investors navigate complex transactions. Their expertise in ESOPs ensures smooth transitions while optimizing value for all stakeholders.

Most Innovative in Payments Saudi Arabia 2025

Faloos

Faloos is a social payments app in Saudi Arabia that enables direct peer-to-peer money transfers via linked bank accounts or cards. It offers a social feed for sharing transaction reasons and ensures security through encryption and banking partnerships.

Best Innovation in Payments USA 2025

PointsKash

PointsKash allows users to convert diverse loyalty points into cash via a blockchain-enabled mobile app. Utilizing the Algorand blockchain, it offers secure transactions and global merchant acceptance. The platform also provides merchant payment processing services, supported by a team with extensive industry experience.

Best Conference Hotel Group in Indonesia 2025

Ascott

Ascott is a global lodging owner-operator, offering serviced residences and hotels in major cities. Their Ascott Star Rewards program provides members with exclusive benefits and flexible point redemption across their properties. Committed to sustainability, Ascott ensures exceptional experiences for both short and long-term guests.

Best Impact Investment Fund India 2025

She Capital

Established in 2018, She Capital is a New Delhi-based VC fund supporting early-stage, women-led startups across various sectors. With investments in 14 companies, 62% of employees in its portfolio are women, promoting gender equality and responsible business practices.

Best Independent Advisors India 2025

Amarons

Founded in 2009, Amarons Capital Advisors is an Ahmedabad-based investment banking firm offering structured debt and advisory services, including ECBs, NCDs, M&A, and private equity. With a global presence, Amarons assists clients in achieving financial growth and strategic goals.

Most Innovative in Wealth Management USA 2025

Wealth.com

Wealth.com is a tech-driven estate planning platform designed exclusively for financial advisors. It offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that streamlines the creation, visualization, and management of estate plans across all U.S. jurisdictions. The platform enhances efficiency and client engagement, enabling advisors to deliver high-quality estate planning services.

Best Algorithmic Trading Platform USA 2025 and FinTech Leader of the Year USA 2025

Alpaca Markets

Alpaca Markets, based in Silicon Valley, offers a brokerage platform with APIs for stock and crypto trading. Serving over 150 businesses globally, Alpaca enables the development of investing applications and automated trading strategies, with services provided by Alpaca Securities LLC, a FINRA and SIPC member.

Best Cross-Border Payment Solution Singapore 2025

Kima Finance

Kima Finance offers a protocol for universal liquidity, connecting fragmented blockchains to create an integrated DeFi ecosystem. Led by Web3 and finance experts, Kima simplifies multi-chain application development and enhances liquidity management across fiat and digital assets.

Best Mobile Trading Platform in the Philippines 2025

MyTradePH

MyTradePH, the online arm of Abacus Securities Corporation, offers Filipinos an innovative trading platform with advanced tools and real-time data. Awarded "Most Innovative Online Broker of 2021," it provides user-friendly interfaces and dedicated customer support to help clients reach their financial objectives.

Best Payment Technology Innovation USA 2025

Mozrt

Mozrt connects traditional financial institutions with fintech solutions, modernizing payment and FX processes. They offer secure, API-driven banking services, including domestic and international payments, in partnership with an FDIC-insured U.S. bank.

Crypto Regulatory Compliance Award in Singapore 2025

Hydra X

Hydra X provides regulated market infrastructure for tokenized asset services, including issuance, trading, and custody. Licensed by MAS, they offer compliant, scalable solutions across the digital capital markets lifecycle, adhering to ISO and SOC2 standards.

Most Innovative in Wealth Management in Korea 2025

276 Holdings

276 Holdings offers corporate finance brokerage and consulting services, developing strategic processes to help SMEs manage trade receivables and avoid financial challenges. Their expertise supports sustainable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Technical Hedge Accounting Solution Australia 2025 and Best Hedge Advisory Australia 2025

Hedge Effective

A dedicated provider of hedge accounting advice and managed services in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded by hedge accounting specialist Kevin Mitchell, the firm offers structured approaches to managing hedge accounting programs, aligning them with accounting standards to mitigate risks effectively. Services include the HEDGEHOG Method, advisory, and managed services tailored to client needs.

Best Digital Regulatory Solution Azerbaijan 2025

Azerbaijan Public Employment Agency

Operating under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the State Employment Agency organizes active employment measures, manages unemployment insurance funds, and ensures social protection for jobseekers and unemployed individuals. The agency collaborates with various state bodies to analyze the labor market and implement control measures to prevent informal employment.

Most Innovative in Wealth Management Israel 2025

FinQ

An AI-driven investment platform that assists users in building dynamic portfolios, following model portfolios, or optimizing existing investments effortlessly. The platform offers AI-based stock portfolios with distinct strategies aimed at outperforming the S&P 500. FinQ emphasizes transparency, objectivity, and risk-guided investing, providing tools to monitor the market 24/7.

Best InsurTech Startup in Estonia 2025

Lyfery

Offers life insurance tailored for individuals with healthy lifestyles. By assessing personal health behaviors, Lyfery provides fair and personalized insurance premiums, rewarding clients for their health-conscious choices. Their science-based scoring model ensures that customers receive the most suitable and affordable life insurance options, emphasizing transparency and trust.

Most Innovative in Payments in USA 2025

Pagos

Provides a payments data platform designed for top merchants, enabling them to build, monitor, and optimize their payments infrastructure. By consolidating fragmented payments data into a single, harmonized dataset, Pagos empowers businesses to gain deep insights into key metrics, perform detailed cost analyses, and detect anomalies. Their platform integrates with services like Stripe, Adyen, and PayPal.

Most Innovative in Payments in India 2025

TwidPay

A rewards-based payment platform that aggregates users' loyalty points from credit cards, debit cards, and brands into a single hub. Users can track, redeem, and pay with points seamlessly at partnered merchants, both online and offline. TwidPay aims to make every transaction rewarding and straightforward for consumers.

Most Innovative in Lending Israel 2025

Reigo

A technology company transforming U.S. real estate investment through AI and big data. Reigo analyzes numerous data sources to identify, score, and select optimal loans, offering investors superior risk-adjusted returns. Their AI-powered platform enhances performance, reduces defaults, and significantly shortens underwriting times.

Rising Star in M&A Advisory USA 2025

2080 Ventures

A global innovation firm accelerating growth in industries like AI, smart manufacturing, and fintech by partnering with corporates, governments, and startups. They offer tools such as the Beyond Founder Tool and an M&A Platform, operating in over 21 countries with a network of more than 5,300 mentors and experts.

Most Innovative in Payments in the UK 2025

Unlimit

Unlimit is a global fintech company offering seamless payment solutions with 1,000+ local payment methods. Covering over 200 locations and 150 currencies, Unlimit empowers businesses with flexible, borderless payment processing, banking-as-a-service, and financial infrastructure to scale globally.

Best Pension Technology Solution in Azerbaijan 2025

DOST Digital Innovation Center

DOST Digital Innovation Center, under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, manages digital transformation in social services. It develops and supports e-services, enhances IT infrastructure, and ensures cybersecurity, improving efficiency in government digital services.

Best Investment Banking Deal of the Year Mexico 2025

i-Structure

i-Structure is a Mexican financial engineering firm focused on structuring innovative financial products. The company specializes in securitizations and market-entry strategies for non-bank financial entities, ensuring tailored solutions for companies seeking capital optimization and financial growth.

Best Supply Chain Analytics Solution in the USA 2025 and Best Procurement Excellence in the USA 2025

Calculum

Calculum is an AI-powered fintech firm specializing in supply chain analytics. Their platform helps businesses optimize payment terms, unlock working capital, and improve cash flow. With data-driven insights, clients gain better financial efficiency and risk assessment, enhancing supply chain resilience and financial performance.

Best Portfolio Management Firm Bangladesh 2025 and Best Investment Bank Bangladesh 2025

Prime Bank Investment Limited

Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) is a premier investment bank in Bangladesh, providing corporate advisory, equity and debt capital raising, and portfolio management services. PBIL assists businesses with IPOs, Rights Offerings, and Private Placements, ensuring strategic financial solutions with a commitment to excellence.

Best Gold-backed Lending India 2025

Sudhan Gold Loan by Equifintech

Established in 2021, Sudhan Gold Loan is a financial institution that offers quick and secure gold loans with competitive interest rates, primarily serving rural and tier-III cities in India. In collaboration with an extensive network of credit societies across multiple states, Sudhan provides loans with interest rates ranging from 6% to 15%, disbursing funds in just 14 minutes and offering up to 90% of the gold's value. The company aims to empower individuals in underserved areas by providing accessible financial solutions.

Digital Innovation Award for Azerbaijan 2025

State Labor Inspectorate Service of Azerbaijan

The State Labour Inspectorate Service enforces labor regulations and ensures compliance with Azerbaijan’s Labour Code. It provides guidance to employers, safeguards workers’ rights, and collaborates with government and non-government entities. By promoting fair labor practices, it plays a key role in developing and implementing national labor policies.

Best Web3 Solution Estonia 2025

LGR Global

LGR Global revolutionizes trade finance with its blockchain-powered $SRC Business Ecosystem. It facilitates seamless cross-border payments, liquidity management, and supply chain tracking using Distributed Ledger Technology. By integrating financial institutions, logistics providers, and traders, LGR enhances efficiency, security, and accessibility in global trade finance.

Best Payment Technology Innovation USA 2025

Rainforest

Rainforest enables vertical SaaS companies to integrate seamless payment processing into their platforms. It offers embedded transactions via cards, ACH, and Apple Pay while handling risk, compliance, and fraud monitoring. With real-time merchant onboarding and next-day funding, Rainforest helps software platforms generate additional revenue through effortless payment solutions.

Best Alternative Investments Solution South Africa 2025

SV Capital

SV Capital is a South African investment firm specializing in alternative asset opportunities. It offers cattle investments through Beefcor, short-term capital growth ventures, and delivery bike funding for drivers on platforms like UberEats. By leveraging expert partnerships, SV Capital provides investors with diversified, high-yield investment options in tangible, growth-driven sectors.

Best FinTech Banking Startup USA 2025

Step

Step is a financial services platform designed to help young adults build credit and manage money responsibly. Based in Palo Alto, it offers a mobile banking app with a secured Visa card, FDIC-insured accounts, and financial education tools. Step empowers users with seamless, fee-free banking and smart money management features.

Best Financial Advisors in Canada 2025

WCPD

WEALTH (WCPD Inc.) specializes in tax reduction, philanthropy, and structured flow-through financing, particularly in junior mining and critical minerals. It has facilitated Canada’s largest charitable flow-through deals, including a C$100 million transaction in 2024. Through The Foundation WCPD, it has supported 600+ charities, driving economic and social impact.

Best Fraud Detection Software in India 2025 and Most Innovative in Lending in India 2025

Vayana

Vayana is India’s largest Supply Chain Finance (SCF) platform, facilitating over $14 billion in trade finance across 300,000 enterprises and 3,000+ supply chains. Operating in 23 countries, it also serves as India’s largest GST Suvidha Provider (GSP), leveraging technology to enhance financial access and streamline cross-border trade finance.

Best Family Office Advisors in India 2025

RNB Corporate Services

RNB Corporate Services, established in 2020 in Mumbai, offers financial advisory services, specializing in valuation, transaction advisory, and wealth management. Led by industry expert Bhoopesh Jain, it has completed 500+ valuation assignments and advises on pre-IPO structuring, debt syndication, and regulatory compliance for major corporate clients.

Best Independent Advisors in USA 2025 and Best M&A Advisory in USA 2025

Concordia Capital

Concordia Capital, founded in 2020, is an independent investment banking and advisory firm serving early-growth and pre-IPO companies in software, technology, consumer, and services sectors. With offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, and South Florida, it offers equity capital, M&A, and strategic guidance, backed by Kingswood Capital’s $15B AUM.

Best Compliance Solution in India 2025 and Best Global Supply Chain Strategy in India 2025

Rubix Data Sciences

Rubix Data Sciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018 in Mumbai, specializes in B2B credit, supplier, and compliance risk assessment. Using advanced analytics, proprietary technology, and 120+ data sources, Rubix provides risk insights through platforms like ARMS and EWS. It serves 1,000+ clients, including banks and insurers, driving digital transformation in risk management

Best Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Solution in Azerbaijan for 2025

The State Labor Inspection Service

The State Labor Inspection Service (SLIS) of Azerbaijan, part of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, enforces labor laws and promotes workplace safety. Established in 1919, it utilizes advanced systems like EMAS to digitize processes. A member of the ILO, SLIS prioritizes transparency, safety, and international labor standards.

Best Female Portfolio Manager India 2025 and Best Boutique Funds Under Management India 2025

Wright Research

Wright Research, founded in 2019, is a SEBI-registered investment advisory firm utilizing quantitative research and machine learning for portfolio management. Known for strategies like Wright Factor Fund and New India Smallcase, it blends fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis to deliver optimized returns, managing risks with transparency and innovation for diverse investors.