Showcasing excellence and the transformation of the global banking industry: 29 award-winning projects
The gala ceremony of the Qorus–Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2025 was held last night in Athens, bringing together the most innovative players in banking. This 12th edition once again shone a spotlight on the sector’s boldest initiatives from every continent, demonstrating a sustained capacity to adapt, anticipate, and transform.
"Through the Banking Innovation Awards, Qorus highlights the most impactful banking innovations from around the world. Tonight in Athens, in partnership with Infosys Finacle, we showcased bold ideas that don't just improve banking — they redefine it. This ceremony is more than a celebration. It’s a strategic moment for our industry. It offers a glimpse of what banking will look like in the next five to ten years, and a clear signal to all institutions: this is where the future is headed. Qorus is at the very heart of this transformation. By bringing together forward-thinking institutions and giving them the visibility they deserve, we help turn inspiration into action — and ideas into industry standards.” – Jean-Marc Pailhol, Chairman, Qorus.
“Congratulations to all the winners who used their creativity – and often the most advanced technologies – to improve operational processes and the customer experience, and to envision a different kind of bank that benefits everyone. This ceremony was a goldmine of insights that will undoubtedly inspire the leaders who attended tonight.” - John Berry, Chief Executive Officer, Qorus.
“Banking innovation is seeing an unprecedented surge, accelerated by digital and AI, reshaping how financial institutions operate, compete, and create value for their customers. The winners of the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2025 reflect how banks are boldly reimagining experiences, business models, and technology foundations to build truly Next-Gen institutions. Congratulations to all the winners for their pioneering efforts in redefining what’s possible in global banking and inspiring the next wave of transformation. “ - Sajit Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys Finacle
Peer recognition grounded in excellence
Winners were selected through a rigorous, independent process combining assessment by an international jury of senior banking executives and voting by the Qorus community. Evaluation criteria included originality, impact, universality, and submission quality.
Among the highlights of this edition, the coveted “Transformative Innovator of the Year” award was presented to DBS (Singapore), an institution whose strategic vision fully embodies continuous transformation and openness to a broader ecosystem well beyond the traditional boundaries of banking.
A must-attend event for the industry
Created in 2013, the Banking Innovation Awards are now recognized as the global benchmark for banking innovation. Serving as a platform for inspiration and recognition, they provide an annual snapshot of the deep trends reshaping the industry, from customer relationships to societal impact.
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