The ASEAN Fintech Awards honour the pinnacle of banking achievement in Southeast Asia, celebrating institutions and individuals that have paved the way of innovation, inclusivity, and a commitment to excellence. These prestigious awards spotlight financial institutions that not only thrive in today’s dynamic financial landscape but also enrich it with transformative solutions.
Join us as we celebrate current successes, inspiring the pursuit of future innovation and growth, encouraging financial institutions to continue shaping a more inclusive and sustainable economic landscape across ASEAN.
This awards celebrates the bank that has demonstrated exceptional support for small and medium enterprises, which are crucial to the ASEAN economy. The winner of this category provides innovative financing solutions, personalized service, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by SMEs in the region.
This award honours the bank with the most robust security measures, protecting customers’ assets and information in an era of digital threats. The winner sets the standard for trust and reliability in the ASEAN banking sector.
This award recognises the Islamic bank that excels in compliance, product innovation, and service delivery within the principles of Shariah law. This bank demonstrates leadership in promoting Islamic finance across ASEAN, offering ethical, transparent, and socially responsible financial solutions.
This award recognises a bank or financial service provider that excels in funding projects or deploying finance-related strategies that support sustainable development goals in ASEAN, such as renewable energy projects, green buildings, and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
This award honours the bank that leads in providing seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions. This bank facilitates efficient transactions across diverse markets in ASEAN, enhancing the financial connectivity and economic integration of the region.
This award celebrates the bank that places the highest priority on customer satisfaction and engagement. This bank excels in service delivery, product innovation, and customer communication, ensuring a superior banking experience.
This award celebrates senior executives in banks and financial institutions that have gone the furthest in ensuring that financial services are accessible to all segments of society, including marginalized and underserved communities. They have influenced banking practices to effectively use technology and community outreach to expand its reach and inclusivity.
This award recognises the insurer that combines creativity with inclusivity, designing insurance products that cater to a wide array of needs and preferences within the ASEAN community, thereby enhancing the overall resilience of the society.
This award acknowledges an insurance company that has shown remarkable growth in terms of customer base, product offerings, and market penetration within the ASEAN region, reflecting strong management, innovative strategies, and effective customer engagement.
This award recognises the financial institution that has integrated sustainability into its operations and investments most effectively. This bank or insurer demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, impacting both the industry and the communities it serves.
This award celebrates the most promising new bank that has shown exceptional growth, innovation, and customer service since its inception, quickly establishing itself as a key player in the ASEAN financial landscape.
This award celebrates a female leader in the ASEAN financial tech sector who has pioneered technology-driven innovations or led significant tech projects within her organization, inspiring other women in technology and finance.
This award honours the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who has made the most significant contributions to their bank’s success through technology leadership, strategic innovation, and effective implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions.
Cyrus Daruwala
Farah Jaafar
Reuben Lim
Dr Chatchai Thnarudee
Mohd Suhail Amar Suresh
Christophe Barel
Danny Chan
Welcome to the ASEAN Fintech Awards 2025! We look forward to receiving your submissions! As you prepare for the submissions, please take note on the process highlighted below. Our judges will be judging your submission based on their professional experience, independent of the organisations they represent. Deadline for submission is 10 April 2025.
Please note:
Q1: Response to Market/Business/Regulatory requirements
Q2: Customer-centricity/ Impact on Customer/ Acquiring new customers
Q3: Tell us about your implementation, how did you roll-out new solutions?
Q4: Impact on Organisation
Q5: Refreshing Your Existing Solution
Q6: Considerations for Sustainability & Going Green [for the Go Green Award]
