Finmo Named FinTech of the Year at Asia FinTech Awards 2026

Finmo has secured the FinTech of the Year title at the Asia FinTech Awards 2026, signaling a significant shift in how regional enterprises approach liquidity management. For fintech professionals, this win highlights the growing market demand for unified treasury operating systems that consolidate fragmented payment rails and FX exposure into a single, AI-driven interface.

What was announced

At a ceremony held in Singapore on 21 August 2026, Finmo was named the winner of the FinTech of the Year category, emerging as the top choice from a shortlist of nine finalists. The Asia FinTech Awards, now in its fourth year, utilizes an independent judging panel to evaluate companies based on specific metrics: product-market fit, innovation, differentiation, and their ability to achieve critical mass receptivity within the competitive Asian financial services landscape.

The award centers on Finmo’s Treasury Operating System (TOS), a platform designed to solve the logistical friction inherent in global business operations. The system functions by integrating global payments, cash intelligence, and artificial intelligence into a centralized hub. This allows finance teams to oversee multiple entities and currencies without toggling between disparate banking portals. By providing real-time treasury intelligence, the platform enables users to automate smarter payment routing, optimize their liquidity positions, and manage foreign exchange (FX) volatility across diverse international markets.

The recognition follows a period of technical expansion for Finmo, as the company focuses on providing seamless financial operations for businesses navigating the complexities of cross-border trade and multi-market liquidity management. The judges noted the company's ability to deliver impact at scale, addressing the "disconnected" nature of traditional corporate banking and treasury workflows.

"Being named FinTech of the Year is a significant recognition because it validates the problem we set out to solve. Global finance teams have spent too long working across disconnected payment, banking and treasury systems. We believe the future is one intelligent operating system that enables smarter payments and connects how businesses move, manage and understand their money – giving finance teams greater visibility, control and confidence. We're proud of how far we've come, and even more excited about what we're building next."

David Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Finmo.

The companies involved

Finmo is the developer of the Treasury Operating System (TOS), a specialized platform built to modernize how businesses handle global payments and cash management. Operating as an independent entity, Finmo has positioned itself as a bridge between traditional banking infrastructure and the modern need for real-time financial data. The company focuses on providing finance teams with a "single pane of glass" view of their organization's monetary movement, moving away from the siloed approach that has historically defined corporate treasury.

The Asia FinTech Awards is an annual program organized to recognize excellence within the Asian financial technology sector. The 2026 event was supported by Fintech Intel, where Jessica Crompton serves as Partnerships Manager. The awards serve as a benchmark for the region, highlighting firms that demonstrate both technical innovation and commercial viability. The judging process is designed to be rigorous and objective, drawing on expertise from across the financial services spectrum to identify companies that are materially shaping the future of the industry in Asia.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely tracked Finmo’s trajectory as it scales its global infrastructure. In late 2025, we covered how Finmo and Standard Chartered Partner to integrate Global Currency Accounts and API-Driven Treasury Connectivity, a move that laid the groundwork for its current treasury capabilities. The company has also been aggressive in its leadership recruitment to support this growth; earlier this year, we reported that Finmo Appoints Holly Fang as Chief Business Officer, followed shortly by the news that Finmo Appoints Josh D'Ambrosio as Chief Commercial Officer to Scale Global Growth. These strategic hires and partnerships have clearly contributed to the "critical mass" cited by the Asia FinTech Awards judges.

What this means

This award confirms that the "platformization" of treasury is no longer a niche trend but a primary requirement for global enterprises. Traditional banks are under increasing pressure as third-party operating systems like Finmo’s TOS begin to own the customer interface, relegating underlying banks to mere utility providers. The industry is clearly moving toward a model where intelligence—specifically AI-driven cash forecasting and automated FX management—is valued more highly than the simple ability to move money. The success of such platforms raises a vital question for the sector: can legacy banking portals evolve fast enough to remain relevant, or will the "Treasury Operating System" become the permanent command center for the modern CFO?