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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