ABF Fintech Awards

The awards will be given in the following category in each country:

• AI-Powered Analytics Award
• Blockchain Innovation Award
• Customer Experience Solution Award
• Cybersecurity Innovation Award
• Data Privacy Excellence Award
• Digital Banking Award
• Digital Currency Award
• Digital Identity Verification Award
• Ecosystem Collaboration Award
• Enterprise Payments Award
• Financial Inclusion Award
• Fintech Initiative Award
• Fintech Start-up Award
• LendTech Initiative Award
• Mobile App Award
• New FinTech Product Award
• Payments Solution Award
• PayTech Initiative Award
• Personal Finance Management Award
• RegTech Initiative Award
• SME Solution Award
• Sustainable FinTech Award
• WealthTech Initiative Award
• Web3 Initiative Award
• Initiative Award

1. Nomination is open to companies at the forefront of financial technology. This includes innovative start-ups, established financial institutions, and technological disruptors in Asia.
2. Each can nominate up to 3 categories only.
3. Awards will be judged by a esteemed industry experts committee based on nominations received.
4. Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please enter each entry separately.
5. Nomination is free of charge

Eligible companies includes innovative start-ups, established fintech entities, and technological disruptors.

Companies may nominate any fintech project, solution, product, service or initiative. It must be:

Launch Timeline:

• The nominated project, solution, product, service, or initiative must have been launched, either in part or in full, within the last 12 calendar months (2023 - present).

Recent Innovations or Upgrades:

• Alternatively, projects launched prior to the last 12 calendar months are eligible if they have undergone recent innovations or upgrades. This criterion ensures that even established initiatives with ongoing advancements are considered for recognition.

1. Uniqueness & Innovation

a. Innovative Concept:

• How does the project/initiative introduce novel concepts or approaches in FinTech?
• What features differentiate it from existing solutions?

b. Technological Innovation:

• How does the project leverage AI, blockchain, or other cutting-edge technologies?
• To what extent does it showcase technological innovation compared to industry standards?

c. Market Differentiation:

• What is the project's unique value proposition and market differentiation?
• Does it offer a fresh perspective in solving industry problems?

d. Ecosystem Contribution:

• How does your project contribute to fostering innovation within the broader FinTech ecosystem, and how does it engage with and enhance the industry ecosystem?
• Are there collaborative elements or integrations that showcase your commitment to advancing the FinTech landscape collectively?

2. Effectiveness & Impact

a. Measurable Impact:

• How has the project/initiative demonstrated measurable impact on users, businesses, or the financial industry?
• Are there quantifiable metrics showcasing success?

b. User Adoption and Engagement:

• What is the level of user adoption, and how engaged are users?
• Has the project successfully addressed user needs?

c. Operational Efficiency:

• In what ways has the project enhanced operational processes or improved efficiency?
• Are there specific improvements attributed to the project?

d. Financial Inclusion:

• How does the project contribute to promoting financial inclusion?
• Are there efforts or features for underserved or unbanked communities?

3. Dynamism

a. Adaptability and Scalability:

• How adaptable is the project to changing conditions, user requirements, and regulatory environments?
• What scalability potential exists across markets or user segments?

b. Agility in Response to Feedback:

• How responsive has the team been to user feedback, industry trends, and regulatory changes?
• Can examples illustrate how the project has evolved based on feedback?

c. Continuous Improvement:

• In what ways has the project demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement?
• Are there updates, enhancements, or iterations showcasing ongoing efforts to enhance the solution?

d. Strategic Vision:

• What is the team's strategic vision for the future of the project/initiative?
• Are planned expansions, partnerships, or additional features indicative of a forward-looking approach?

1. Go to the online nomination form.

• Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
• Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
• Choose the category you'd like to enter.
• Provide project information: Project title, 500-word summary of the entry, and client testimonial/s (if any).

2. You will then receive an email confirmation from the ABF Awards organisers after your nomination has been received.

3. To substantiate your entry, send supporting documents or photos to [email protected].

• Supporting documents and photos must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format
• For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided.