Recognizing Excellence at the Connected Banking Awards 2025

●  Accra, Ghana 

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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