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
 Excellence in SME Banking – Fidelity Bank Ghana
 Excellence in Financial Inclusion – GCB Bank PLC
 Best Bank for ESG Initiatives – UBA Ghana Ltd
 Excellence in E-Banking – Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd
 Best Bank in Ghana – Ecobank Ghana Plc
 Best Fintech Solution Provider – expressPay Ghana
 Most Promising Fintech Startup of the Year – Zeepay
 Outstanding Leadership in Banking – Stanbic Bank Ghana
 CISO of the Year – Emem Umoh
 CIO of the Year – Emmanuel Morka
 CEO of the Year – Daniel Asiedu
 Banking Personality of the Year – Abena Osei-Poku

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.

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