Nominee profile: Akbank (SME Bank of the Year 2023)
We are thrilled to announce this year's nominees for the SME Bank of the Year award! These outstanding banks have demonstrated innovative and digital offerings that are designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, whether it's through new financial products, digital banking services, or exceptional customer support. We encourage you to get familiar with each of the nominees and read their profiles to learn more about their exceptional achievements and dedication to serving SMEs.

Akbank’s core business is banking activities, which consists of corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, SME banking, consumer banking, payment systems, treasury transactions and private banking, and international banking services. In addition to conventional banking activities, the Bank also conducts insurance agency operations through its branches, on behalf of Ak Insurance and AvivaSA Pensions and Life Insurance.
Akbank has been supporting Turkey’s growth and development for over 70 years. The bank was founded to support the financial needs of local cotton producers in Adana with the mission to support the needs of its communities. This sense of responsibility has been a core motivation in the way of doing business throughout the years.
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