Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is a dedicated online news aggregation portal specializing in financial market news and industry updates. It combines original editorials with curated content from global news providers, reaching over 14 million readers annually. With a focus on reliability and depth, GFM has positioned itself as a trusted source in the financial sector, boasting a strong social media presence with over 180,000 Twitter followers.
As part of its coverage of this huge and multi-disciplined industry, GFM has developed a series of Awards. Using a wide range of criteria such as Transparency, Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Volume of Transactions, Innovation, Fintech and Customer Service, the Awards have been developed to recognise companies and institutions who have achieved notable success in their respective fields. This, in turn, has become a standard for reliability, performance and security within the financial community.
For the March-end, GFM Review’s judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
Cititec
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Best Recruitment Agency UK 2025
Cititec is a leader in commodities and fintech recruitment, boasting over 25 years of expertise. They excel in building world-class tech teams and filling crucial business roles across Europe and Asia. Their network includes over 1.5 million professionals, and they've successfully placed more than 5,000 candidates at over 300 organizations. Cititec's commitment to quality is evidenced by their ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, and they've been recognized with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awards for over 12 years.
Capital Bank Jordan
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Best Bank Jordan 2025
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Best Banking App Jordan 2025
Capital Bank of Jordan stands as a premier financial institution dedicated to delivering innovative and comprehensive financial solutions within Jordan and Iraq. With a focus on both commercial and investment banking, the bank tailors its services to empower individuals, corporations, and the broader economy. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their continuous efforts to enhance product offerings and provide seamless banking experiences, positioning them at the forefront of the region's financial sector
Cedar Money
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Best Cross-Border Payment Solution Nigeria 2025
Cedar Money is a fintech firm focused on streamlining cross-border B2B payments for African businesses. By facilitating transactions to over 130 countries, Cedar offers competitive exchange rates, transparent fees, and rapid processing times, often completing transactions within 24 hours. Their platform supports high-volume payments, accommodating transactions up to $30 million, and leverages stablecoins to enhance speed and security. Cedar's innovative approach addresses traditional inefficiencies in international payments, empowering businesses to expand globally with confidence.
Stori
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Best Consumer Card Initiative Mexico 2025
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Best Alternative Investment Platform Mexico 2025
Stori is revolutionizing financial services in Mexico by providing inclusive and accessible credit products to underserved communities. Through a mobile-first approach, Stori offers credit cards with a 99% approval rate, independent of applicants' credit histories, and deposit accounts like Stori Cuenta+, which provides users with a 13.00% annual return on their funds, available 24/7. By leveraging innovative technology and user-friendly design, Stori empowers individuals to build or repair their credit histories and achieve greater financial stability.
Abwab AI
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Most Innovative Lending Saudi Arabia 2025
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Best Use of AI in Finance Saudi Arabia 2025
Abwab.ai is a cutting-edge platform that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize financial and credit analysis. By automating underwriting processes, Abwab.ai enables financial institutions to evaluate SME loans with unprecedented speed and precision. This innovation bridges the financing gap between lenders and small to medium-sized enterprises, fostering economic growth. The platform's AI-driven recommendations and real-time data processing empower lenders to make informed decisions, reduce risks, and enhance operational efficiency in the lending landscape.
CredEvolv
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Best Financial Inclusion Initiative USA 2025
CredEvolv is an innovative fintech platform dedicated to assisting individuals in improving their credit scores through partnerships with HUD-certified, nonprofit credit counseling agencies. By providing personalized Success Plans, digital portals for progress tracking, and monthly virtual coaching sessions, CredEvolv offers a transparent and ethical approach to credit improvement. Their ecosystem fosters collaboration between consumers, lenders, and counselors, ensuring that users receive comprehensive support on their journey toward financial health and enhanced creditworthiness.
Ashika Group
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Best Emerging Family Office India 2025
Ashika Group is a leading, diversified full-service financial provider in India, empowering clients for over three decades. Their comprehensive suite of services includes retail and institutional broking, investment banking, lending through their RBI-registered NBFC, and management of alternative investment funds. Ashika's customer-centric approach, combined with a data-driven methodology, has established them as a trusted partner in unlocking wealth potential for individuals, corporations, and financial institutions across various sectors
About GFM Review
Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is an online news portal that is focused on the financial industry. It has been developed to deliver informative and independent news from around the world. The articles on GFM are both sourced from a number of independent news sources as well as written in-house. This is reflected in the quality and insight that the portal delivers to readers. GFM readership is comprised of decision makers from global businesses including FT100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as high net worth individuals.