The Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 recognized the top banking and fintech leaders in West Africa, celebrating achievements in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and customer-focused financial services.
Why it matters
As competition in the banking and fintech sectors intensifies, the awards spotlight institutions and individuals setting new benchmarks in innovation, operational efficiency, and technological advancement.
The Winners
Institutional Excellence Awards
- Best Bank in Ghana: Ecobank Ghana Plc
- Best Fintech Solution Provider: expressPay Ghana
- Most Promising Fintech Startup: Zeepay
- Excellence in Digital Banking: First Atlantic Bank
- Excellence in Financial Inclusion: GCB Bank PLC
- Excellence in Data Security: Access Bank Ghana Plc
- Excellence in SME Banking: Fidelity Bank Ghana
Leadership Awards
- CEO of the Year: Daniel Asiedu
- CIO of the Year: Emmanuel Morka
- CISO of the Year: Emem Umoh
- Banking Personality of the Year: Abena Osei-Poku
Between the lines: With financial inclusion and digital banking at the forefront, Ghana’s banking sector is evolving rapidly, driven by fintech innovation and customer-focused strategies.
