The Open Banking Expo Awards 2025 are officially open for entries, offering organisations the chance to gain recognition as pioneers in Open Banking and Open Finance.

Widely regarded as a springboard for future success, past winners of the awards have collectively raised over £8 billion through investment and acquisition deals.

Standout examples include Bottomline Technologies’ $2.6 billion acquisition, Abound’s £250 million funding round and Applied Blockchain’s $5 billion commitment from Macquarie Asset Management.

The Open Banking Expo Awards celebrate trailblazers who are transforming financial services, from established players to innovative start-ups, with judges seeking entries across categories including ‘Best Industry Partnership’, ‘Best Use of Data’ and ‘Best Open Banking Payments Project’.

And, new for 2025 is the Champion for Change Award, rewarding those who have actively supported and championed the advancement of women in Open Banking and Open Finance.

Kelly Stanley, Co-founder and Director of Open Banking Expo, said: “Winning an Open Banking Expo Award is more than a trophy – it’s a mark of meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving space. We’ve seen past winners secure major deals, raise significant capital and go on to shape the future of the industry. We’re excited to celebrate the individuals and teams driving forward the future of Open Banking and Open Finance.”

This year’s judging panel has also been revealed, bringing together more than 30 senior leaders and experts from across the financial industry, including:

·        Ana Climente, Head of Open Banking, Spain at BBVA

·        Andrew Moor, President & Chief Executive Officer at EQ Bank

·        Archi Shrimpton, Senior Manager, Open Banking & Open Finance at Lloyds Bank

·        Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Allica Bank

·        Dan Wilson, Head of Payments, Strategy, Industry & Roadmap at Nationwide

·        Ghela Boskovich, Head of Europe at Financial Data and Technology Association

·        Janine Hirt, Chief Executive Officer at Innovate Finance

·        Joris Hensen, Co-Founder, Deutsche Bank API Program, Deutsche Bank

·        Michelle Stanley, Director, Digital Banking at Barclays

·        Phillip Mind, Director for Digital Technology & Innovation at UK Finance

·        Stephen Wright, Head of Regulation & Standards, Bank of APIs at NatWest

Entries close on 12 July 2025, with the winners revealed at the Open Banking Expo Awards ceremony on 21 October 2025, taking place at the flagship UK & Europe Expo in London.

To enter, view the full list of judges or to find out more, visit openbankingexpo.com/awards.