The Global Banker Awards · 2027
Excellence. Proven.
Recognising the institutions advancing global finance.
The programmes
Six programmes. One standard.
From financial performance to the next frontier of banking. Discover the programme that reflects your institution’s achievement.
The flagship programme
Global Best Performance in Finance Awards
Size doesn’t decide. Performance does.
Awards Ceremony 18 March 2027
The flagship programme
Global Best Performance in Finance Awards
The first global awards programme built entirely around performance: how far a product, service or institution advanced over the year, measured against its own results and against its peers.
- Entries open
- 17November 2026
- Awards Ceremony
- 18March 2027
Programme 02 of 06
Global AI Transformation Awards
In production. Governed. Measured.
Awards Ceremony 15 April 2027
Programme 02 of 06
Global AI Transformation Awards
For artificial intelligence that is live in production, governed with discipline and measurably improving how a bank lends, serves and protects its customers.
- Entries open
- 14December 2026
- Awards Ceremony
- 15April 2027
Programme 03 of 06
Global Retail Finance Leadership Awards
Judged by what customers gained.
Awards Ceremony 17 June 2027
Programme 03 of 06
Global Retail Finance Leadership Awards
For the consumer banking propositions that delivered the clearest gains for customers: better value, easier access, faster service and fairer outcomes.
- Entries open
- 28January 2027
- Awards Ceremony
- 17June 2027
Programme 04 of 06
Global Transaction Finance & Resilience Awards
Faster, safer, always on.
Awards Ceremony 8 July 2027
Programme 04 of 06
Global Transaction Finance & Resilience Awards
For the cash, trade and payments franchises that moved money faster and more reliably for their clients, and stayed up when it mattered.
- Entries open
- 16March 2027
- Awards Ceremony
- 8July 2027
Programme 05 of 06
Global CX Awards
Less effort. More trust.
Awards Ceremony 9 September 2027
Programme 05 of 06
Global CX Awards
For the institutions that made banking measurably easier: fewer steps, faster resolution and service that customers rate highly.
- Entries open
- 4May 2027
- Awards Ceremony
- 9September 2027
Programme 06 of 06
Global Sustainable Finance Impact Awards
Outcomes, not pledges.
Awards Ceremony 4 November 2027
Programme 06 of 06
Global Sustainable Finance Impact Awards
For sustainable and inclusive finance judged on verified outcomes and transparent disclosure, not on pledges.
- Entries open
- 12July 2027
- Awards Ceremony
- 4November 2027
The 2027 season. Six defining moments.
Each programme opens for entries and concludes with its Awards Ceremony. Plan your institution’s awards year.
- 01Global Best Performance in Finance AwardsEntries open 17 November 2026
Awards Ceremony 18 March 2027 - 02Global AI Transformation AwardsEntries open 14 December 2026
Awards Ceremony 15 April 2027 - 03Global Retail Finance Leadership AwardsEntries open 28 January 2027
Awards Ceremony 17 June 2027 - 04Global Transaction Finance & Resilience AwardsEntries open 16 March 2027
Awards Ceremony 8 July 2027 - 05Global CX AwardsEntries open 4 May 2027
Awards Ceremony 9 September 2027 - 06Global Sustainable Finance Impact AwardsEntries open 12 July 2027
Awards Ceremony 4 November 2027
Entries openAwards Ceremony
How winners are decided
Judged with rigour. Decided by the best.
Every programme follows the same process, from the institution’s submission to the Independent Panel’s final decision. Its decisions are final.
Submission
Institutions present their achievements in a structured submission.
Verification
The Global Banker examines every entry, verifies it and compares it with the other entries in the same award and market.
Independent Panel
Shortlisted entries go before the Independent Panel, whose members declare any conflict of interest. Its decisions are final.
- ConfidentialAll data submitted is used solely for judging and held in strict confidence.
- ImpartialPanel members declare any conflict of interest and stand aside where one exists.
- Size-neutralEach entry is assessed in proportion to the institution’s scale and market.
Where recognition sits
Recognition at three levels.
Open to banks and financial institutions worldwide. Recognition is awarded at Global, Regional and Country level across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Americas
- Europe
- Middle East & North Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Asia-Pacific
For the winners
What recognition brings.
Honoured at the Awards Ceremony
Winners receive their awards in the company of leaders from across the global banking community.
Published by The Global Banker
Every winner is announced and recorded by The Global Banker, alongside the programme’s standards and process.
A mark of distinction
Winners may use the programme’s winner mark in their own communications, under the terms provided to them.
The performance archive
The institutions recognised through our FY2025 rankings.
Exceptional performance. Deserved recognition.
Register your interest to receive the Awards Kit when entries open.