SME Bank of the Year 2025
This category is designed to acknowledge and applaud banks that demonstrate exceptional efforts in catering to the requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Gold
Banco Santander
At Santander, we are dedicated to being the leading bank for SMEs in Spain. We currently hold a 25% market share, supporting the growth of over 416,000 SMEs and building long-lasting relationships with them.
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Standard Bank
We believe that SMEs play a critical role in job creation across the continent and are the backbone to Africa’s, and specifically, South Africa’s economic growth; so much so that Standard Bank is supporting over half a million businesses to scale operations, create jobs and enforce economic resilience.
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Raiffeisen Bank International
RBI is a leading universal banking group in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and a prominent corporate and investment bank in Austria, highlighting our strong market position and regional expertise. We provide a comprehensive range of financial services to retail , SME and Corporate customers, as well as to banks and other institutional clients.
Read moreSME Banker of the Year 2025
This category recognizes inspiring bankers who are chosen for their bank's accomplishments in SME banking, encompassing innovations introduced, initiatives focused on SMEs, business outcomes, and overall visibility.
SME Banking Impact Award
This category recognizes outstanding initiatives that have made a significant impact in SME banking. Whether through innovative solutions, thought leadership, or meaningful support for SMEs, these projects demonstrate excellence in addressing the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
