Recognizing Excellence at the Connected Banking Awards 2025

The 18th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation and Excellence Awards 2025 – West Africa 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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Accra, Ghana – February 19, 2025