WORLD ECONOMIC MAGAZINE AWARDS 2026 – OFFICIAL WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
The World Economic Magazine Awards celebrate organizations and leaders who exemplify excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across global markets. Each year, the awards recognize distinguished achievers whose contributions are shaping the future of business and driving meaningful economic progress worldwide.
The 2026 awards span a diverse range of sectors, including Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Fintech, Investment, Real Estate, Energy, Technology, Sustainability, Governance, and Customer Experience. This year’s winners represent the strength, diversity, and forward-thinking leadership that define today’s global economy.
What truly sets our winners apart is their ability to innovate with purpose—embracing digital transformation, elevating customer engagement, advancing sustainable practices, and demonstrating a long-term vision for growth. Their achievements reflect World Economic Magazine’s commitment to honoring excellence that influences markets, strengthens industries, and supports economic advancement on a global scale.
Evaluation Criteria
All nominees undergo a comprehensive and balanced review process. Evaluations consider innovation, industry leadership, financial performance, customer-centric excellence, sustainability initiatives, digital maturity, and strategic vision. Both qualitative and quantitative performance indicators are assessed to ensure fairness, credibility, and international relevance.
The World Economic Magazine Awards proudly recognize organizations and leaders who are not only achieving remarkable results today but are also redefining the future of their industries.
Selection Framework
The World Economic Magazine Awards operate on a strictly merit-based and category-specific model. Awards are not issued on a quota basis. In certain countries or sectors, recognition may be conferred upon a single institution where it demonstrates clear leadership against the defined evaluation benchmarks.
| Country/Region | Name of the Winner | Category won |
| Egypt | AAIB (arab african International Bank) | Best Investment Bank Egypt 2026 |
| Egypt | AAIB (arab african International Bank) | Best Sustainable Bank Egypt 2026 |
| Ghana | Absa | Best Investment Bank Ghana 2026 |
| Kenya | Absa | Most Innovative Bank Kenya 2026 |
| Mauritius | Absa | Most Innovative Bank Mauritius 2026 |
| South Africa | Absa | Best Investment Bank South Africa 2026 |
| Tanzania | Absa Bank Tanzania | Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator Tanzania 2026 |
| Tanzania | Absa Bank Tanzania | Best Premium Banking Services Tanzania 2026 |
| Tanzania | Absa Bank Tanzania | Best Credit Card Offering Tanzania 2026 |
| Africa | Access Bank | Best SME Bank Nigeria and Africa 2026 |
| Nigeria | Access Bank | Best Sustainable Bank Nigeria 2026 |
| Mozambique | Access Bank | Best CSR Bank Mozambique 2026 |
| Mozambique | Access Bank | Best Customer Service Bank Mozambique 2026 |
| Mozambique | Access Bank | Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program Mozambique 2026 |
| Egypt | ADIB | Best Islamic Sustainable Bank Egypt 2026 |
| Ghana | Access Bank Ghana Plc | Best CSR Bank Ghana 2026 |
| Ghana | Access Bank Ghana Plc | Best Retail Bank Ghana 2026 |
| Ghana | Access Bank Ghana Plc | Best SME Bank Ghana 2026 |
| Hong Kong | Algogene Financial Technology Company Limited | Best Quant Trading System Infrastructure Hong Kong 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Alinma Bank | Best Investor Relations Bank Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Alinma Bank | Best Islamic SME Bank Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Alinma Bank | Best Sustainable Bank Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Alinma Bank | Most Innovative Banking Ad Campaign Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Qatar | AlRayan Bank | Best Digital Transformation in Islamic Finance Qatar 2026 |
| LATAM | AlterBank | Most Innovative Fintech Solution Provider – LATAM 2026 |
| Cyprus | Aspen Trust Group | Best Corporate & Private Wealth Solutions Provider Cyprus 2026 |
| Morocco | Attijariwafa bank | Best Corporate Bank Morocco 2026 |
| Morocco | Attijariwafa bank | Excellence in Sustainable Banking Morocco 2026 |
| India | Axis Bank | Best Private Bank India 2026 |
| Central America | BAC | Excellence in Digital Banking – Central America 2026 |
| Latin America | BAC | Innovation in Payments & Cards – Latin America 2026 |
| Latin America | BAC | Excellence in Financial Inclusion – Latin America 2026 |
| Latin America | BAC | Excellence in ESG & Sustainability – Latin America 2026 |
| Mexico | BanBajío | Best SME & Corporate Lending Bank – Mexico 2026 |
| Mexico | BanBajío | Excellence in Agri-Business & Export Finance – Mexico 2026 |
| Mexico | Banco Base | Excellence in Trade Finance & Treasury Solutions – Mexico 2026 |
| Mexico | Banco Base | Best Digital Banking Innovation – Mexico 2026 |
| Portugal | Banco Finantia | Best Private Bank Portugal 2026 |
| Chile | Banco Internacional (Chile) | Best Corporate Bank – Chile 2026 |
| Bolivia | Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. | Best Retail Bank Bolivia 2026 |
| Switzerland | Bank J.Safra Sarasin Ltd | Best Private Bank Switzerland 2026 |
| Egypt | Banque du Caire | Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Egypt 2026 |
| Egypt | Banque du Caire | Best Environmental Responsibility Initiative Egypt 2026 |
| Vietnam | Baovietlife | Best Life Insurance Company Vietnam 2026 |
| Mozambique | BCI – Banco Comercial e de Investimentos, S.A. | Best Retail Bank Mozambique 2026 |
| Mozambique | BCI – Banco Comercial e de Investimentos, S.A. | Best Mobile Banking App Mozambique 2026 |
| Mozambique | BCI – Banco Comercial e de Investimentos, S.A. | Best Sustainable Bank Mozambique 2026 |
| Thailand | Beacon Venture Capital co,.Ltd | Venture Capital Firm of the Year Thailand 2026 |
| Latin America | Bitso | Most Innovative Investment Platform – Latin America 2026 |
| Latin America | Bitso | Visionary Fintech Leadership – Latin America 2026 |
| Kosovo | BKT Kosova | Best Commercial Bank – Kosovo 2026 |
| Kosovo | BKT Kosova | Excellence in SME Banking – Kosovo 2026 |
| Kosovo | BKT Kosova | Best Digital Banking Experience – Kosovo 2026 |
| Brazil | Bradesco Global Private Bank | Best Private Bank Brazil 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Bupa Arabia | Best Health Insurance Provider Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Bupa CareConnect | Excellence in Digital Healthcare Transformation Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Bupa CareConnect | Most Innovative Healthcare Company Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Malaysia | CoherentPlus Group | Technology Excellence in Payments Malaysia 2026 |
| Global | CoinsPaid | Best International Payment Solution 2026 |
| Andorra | Creand Crèdit Andorrà | Best Private Bank Andorra 2026 |
| Canada | Cryptonix | Best Crypto Payment Processor Canada 2026 |
| UAE & ME | Emirates NBD | Best Retail Bank in the UAE & Middle East 2026 |
| UAE & ME | Emirates NBD | Best Bank for Wealth Management in the UAE & Middle East 2026 |
| UAE & ME | Emirates NBD | Best Business Banking in the UAE & Middle East 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Electromin Limited Company | Excellence in Sustainable Mobility Solutions – Saudi Arabia 2026 |
| Indonesia | ExcellTrust International | Best Strategic Principal Investment Firm – Indonesia 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | First Capital Holdings PLC | Leading Investment Banking Firm Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Mozambique | Forvis Mazars Mozambique | Best Audit & Assurance Firm – Mozambique 2026 |
| Mozambique | Forvis Mazars Mozambique | Best Professional Services Firm – Mozambique 2026 |
| Mauritius | GFA Insurance Ltd | Leadership Excellence Award Mauritius 2026 |
| Mauritius | GFA Insurance Ltd | Lifetime Achievement in Social Impact Mauritius 2026 |
| Colombia | Grupo Bancolombia | Best Private Bank Colombia 2026 |
| China | ICBC Private Banking | Best Private Bank China 2026 |
| LATAM | Itaú Private Bank | Best Customer Service Bank Latam 2026 |
| Global | J.P. Morgan Private Bank | Best Private Bank 2026 |
| Belgium | KBC Asset Management | Best Asset Management Company Belgium 2026 |
| Thailand | Krungsri Asset Management Company Limited | Best Pension Fund Thailand 2026 |
| Vietnam | KVB | Best Trading Platform – Vietnam 2026 |
| Thailand | KVB | Forex Broker Excellence – Thailand 2026 |
| Philippines | Landbank of the Philippines | Best Digital Banking Innovation Philippines 2026 |
| Philippines | Landbank of the Philippines | Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Philippines 2026 |
| Philippines | Landbank of the Philippines | Best Financial Institution – Regional Leadership Philippines 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Lanka Property Web (Pvt) ltd | Most Innovative PropTech Solution Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Egypt | MOMKEN FOR HER | Leadership Excellence and Social Changemakers Egypt 2026 |
| Mozambique | Mr. Francisco Costa (Banco BCI) | Most Innovative Banking CEO Mozambique 2026 |
| Egypt | Mr. Shehab Zidan, Deputy CEO & Managing Director, Suez Canal Bank | Best Digital Transformation Leader – Egypt 2026 |
| Kenya | Nabo Capital | Best Wealth Management Firm Kenya 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | National Development Bank | Best Digital Transformation Bank Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | National Development Bank | Best SME Bank Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Tanzania | NMB Bank Plc. | Best Bancassurance Innovation and Partner of the Year Award Tanzania 2026 |
| Nordics | Nordea Bank Abp | Best Private Bank Nordics 2026 |
| Global | Payoneer | Best Cross-Border Payments Platform Global 2026 |
| Global | Payoneer | Fintech Leader in Global Business Payments 2026 |
| Bangladesh | Prime Bank | Best Digital Bank Bangladesh 2026 |
| Bangladesh | Prime Bank | Best Retail Bank Bangladesh 2026 |
| Bangladesh | Prime Bank | Most Innovative Credit Card Bangladesh 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Prime Lands (Pvt.) Ltd | Best Use of Digital Marketing in Real Estate Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Prime Lands (Pvt.) Ltd | Best Content-Driven Digital Marketing Strategy in Real Estate Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Indonesia | PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk | Best SME Bank Indonesia 2026 |
| Indonesia | PT. Sucorinvest Asset Management | Best Asset Management Company Indonesia 2026 |
| Canada | RBC Wealth Management | Best Private Bank Canada 2026 |
| Philipines | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation | Best Bank for Digital ASEAN 2026 |
| Philipines | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation | Best Customer Experience Bank ASEAN 2026 |
| UAE | Royal Development Holding | Most Innovative Real Estate Developer UAE 2026 |
| UAE | Royal Development Holding – Tariq Nazzal | Visionary Leader in Real Estate Development UAE 2026 |
| Chile | Scotiabank Chile | Best Investment Bank Chile 2026 |
| Chile | Scotiabank Chile | Best SME Bank Chile 2026 |
| Chile | Scotiabank Chile | Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in Finance Chile 2026 |
| Thailand | Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) | Best Retail Bank Thailand 2026 |
| Thailand | Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) | Excellence in AI-Driven Digital Banking Experience Thailand 2026 |
| Latam | Stori | Excellence in Financial Inclusion – Latin America 2026 |
| Egypt | Suez Canal Bank | Best Trade Finance Solutions Provider in Egypt 2026 |
| Indonesia | Syailendra Capital | Best Overall Asset & Fund Manager Indonesia 2026 |
| Taiwan | Taipei Fubon Bank | Best Risk Management Bank Taiwan 2026 |
| Thailand | Thai Credit bank | Best Microfinance Bank Thailand 2026 |
| Middle East & Africa | Türksat Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş | Best E-Government Solution in Middle East & Africa 2026 |
| Vietnam | VCBF – Vietcombank Fund Management | Best Hybrid Fund Provider Vietnam 2026 |
| Australia | Westpac Private Bank | Best Private Bank Australia 2026 |
| USA | Zenus Bank | Excellence in Global Fintech Banking & Financial Inclusion 2026 |
