The Banker's Bank of the Year Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the banking industry. For almost a century, The Banker has been the world’s leading monthly journal of record for the banking industry. The aim of the awards programme is simple, to highlight industry-wide excellence within the banking community globally.

Over 500 applications are collected and judges select winning banks based on performance, innovation, adding customer value and leadership in society. The Banker selects one winning bank for each of the 120 countries judged. 

The recognition of being named as Bank of the Year in your own country by the world’s longest-running international banking title is a testament to the strong management, sound business model and prudent risk approach of your bank and is watched closely by major corporations and strategic financial partners as a guide to who to do business with. 

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Key reasons to sponsor

• This special edition of The Banker is keenly anticipated by the global banking community to inform them of which banks are successful and valuable partners now and in the future. 
• The Bank of the Year Awards plus the December edition of The Banker provide the perfect platform for winning banks to highlight and promote their position in the market, both as national champions and also as trusted partners internationally.
• Most leading banks in the world take this opportunity and benefit from the association and brand equity that featuring provides.
• We offer a special package for winning banks, specially designed to allow them to extract as much value from this prestigious recognition.