Nominations now Open for 2017 Financial Innovation Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2017 Financial Innovation Awards, hosted by The London Institute of Banking and Finance and the British Bankers’ Association

The awards, which will take place at the Hilton London Bankside on December 7, celebrate customer excellence in the banking and finance sectors.

Throughout their history, the awards have recognised financial institutions that have led the field in delivering innovative services, providing excellent customer experience and putting communities at the heart of their approach.

This year will see the Financial Innovation Awards celebrate their 20^th year, with awards in a number of categories, including products and services, marketing and customer experience, finance in the community, technology and the best financial start-up of the year.

In addition and for the first time, a Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to one individual in recognition of the long–term, outstanding and innovative service to the Financial Services Industry.

Commenting on the opening of nominations for the 2017 awards, Alex Fraser, Chief Executive at the London Institute of Banking and Finance, said: “We’re thrilled to open nominations for this year’s awards. Throughout its history, the Financial Innovation Awards has brought together leading figures from across the industry to recognise those who are driving change and development. Customers are at the heart of any successful business and the revamped categories for this year’s awards reflect the huge importance of customer needs. It remains utterly vital that financial institutions are dynamic and seek to move with the rapidly changing needs of consumers and those who are leading these efforts deserve to see their work celebrated.”

BBA Chief Executive Anthony Browne said: “This year’s awards provide an opportunity to showcase leading innovation from across the industry. The shifting landscape that banks have faced over the last 12 months and beyond has created unique challenges and demands on the sector. To see institutions rising to these challenges whilst maintaining a focus on customer and community wellbeing is testament to the talent and dedication present across the sector.”

Organisations wishing to submit a nomination for this year’s awards should do so by Friday 28 July. Nominations can be submitted through the Financial Innovation Awards website.