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Recognizing Excellence at the Connected Banking Awards 2025
The Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 celebrated the most outstanding banking and fintech leaders in West Africa, recognizing institutions and individuals driving digital transformation, cybersecurity advancements, and customer-centric financial services.
Honoring Innovation & Leadership
The awards gala highlighted the achievements of organizations and executives who have set new standards in financial innovation, operational efficiency, and technological advancement.
Institutional Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Cash Management – GT Bank Ghana
- Excellence in Banking Services – FBN Ghana Limited
- Excellence in Private Banking – Republic Bank Ghana
- Excellence in Commercial Banking – CalBank PLC
- Excellence in Corporate Banking – OmniBSIC Bank
- Excellence in Investment Banking – Absa Bank Ghana
- Digital Bank of the Year – First Atlantic Bank
- Excellence in Customer Experience – Prudential Bank Limited
- Excellence in Data Security – Access Bank (Ghana) Plc
- Excellence in Mobile Financial Services – MTN Mobile Money (MoMo)
- Excellence in Trade Finance – Societe Generale Ghana
- Excellence in Banking Innovation – Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Excellence in Digital Innovation – First National Bank GH
- Excellence in Consumer Banking – Universal Merchant Bank
- Excellence in Retail Banking – Standard Chartered Ghana
Industry Leaders Speak on the Future of Finance
Award winners expressed their gratitude and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the financial sector through innovation, security, and customer-driven solutions. The Connected Banking Awards 2025 underscored the pivotal role of innovation in shaping the future of finance, recognizing those who are leading the charge toward a smarter, more inclusive financial ecosystem.
Stay connected for updates on the next edition of the Connected Banking Summit!
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