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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 3rd Week of September 2025, GFM Review's judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
Kistpay Private Limited
Kistpay Private Limited is a pioneering fintech platform revolutionizing smartphone financing for underserved populations globally. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with regional offices in Rwanda and Pakistan, the company specializes in providing accessible device financing through alternative credit scoring, device lock control technology, and micro-lending solutions. Kistpay specifically targets the Next Billion Users, focusing on unbanked and underbanked communities including women, students, gig workers, and low-income individuals who traditionally lack access to formal financial services. The platform integrates advanced device locking mechanisms powered by Samsung Knox, Google DLC, and Paytrigger technologies to minimize default risks while enabling affordable smartphone access. Beyond device financing, Kistpay operates comprehensive financial inclusion programs featuring women-dedicated outlets, digital skills training, social lending models, and financial literacy initiatives. The company has established strategic partnerships with prestigious organizations including UNDP, GSMA, World Bank, and Population Services International, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development goals. In 2025, it received the Best Financial Inclusion Initiative award, underscoring its industry leadership and impact.
Mirova
Mirova is a Paris-based sustainable investment affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers that has established itself as a leader in responsible asset management through its comprehensive approach to environmental, social, and governance integration. With approximately €32 billion in assets under management as of December 2024, the B Corp-certified firm manages multi-thematic sustainable portfolios across seven asset classes in both listed and private markets, directing capital toward investments that create real, sustainable value. Mirova's excellence in asset management is demonstrated through its pioneering work in green bonds, biodiversity investing, and nature-based carbon strategies, having raised over $350 million for climate and nature initiatives since 2020. The firm's rigorous sustainability assessment framework, which evaluates companies' contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring no significant negative impact, has earned recognition through multiple industry awards in 2025, including honors for ESG equity, fixed income, and natural capital strategies. This systematic approach to combining financial performance with measurable environmental and social impact positions Mirova as a standout performer worthy of recognition as Best Asset Management Firm 2025.
DriveU Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
DriveU Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd has redefined personal transportation in India through its pioneering on-demand driver services platform. Established in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, DriveU connects more than 800,000 car owners with a network of over 100,000 rigorously background-verified and trained drivers across nine major metropolitan regions including Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune. The platform has successfully completed in excess of eight million trips, showcasing its operational scale and reliability. Beyond ride services, DriveU’s integrated super app streamlines the complete car ownership journey by offering doorstep car servicing, professional washes, FASTag recharges, and routine maintenance solutions. Combining advanced dispatch algorithms with stringent safety protocols and continuous driver training, the company ensures a consistently high level of service quality. In FY25, DriveU achieved 22% revenue growth to reach Rs 111.8 crore while turning profitable, underscoring its strong market positioning and sustainable business model. This blend of innovation, safety, and comprehensive mobility solutions has earned DriveU the distinction of Best Mobility Solutions Provider 2025.
PrivatBank
PrivatBank stands as Ukraine’s largest bank by assets, serving over 19 million active customers through an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital channels. Since its nationalization in 2016, the state-owned institution has delivered record financial performance, reporting UAH 40.1 billion in net profit for 2024. PrivatBank’s award-winning retail banking services are anchored by the Privat24 mobile application, which offers seamless payments, a digital wallet and barrier-free features including Ukrainian sign language support. The bank’s SME banking leadership is reflected in its UAH 112 billion loan portfolio, with targeted programs supporting energy independence, food security and export development. Innovation in lending has been driven by government-backed green financing and the national cashback initiative that incentivizes local spending. On the payments front, PrivatBank has emerged as a top-50 global acquirer and rolled out tap-to-pay functionality on iPhones, positioning Ukraine among the first European markets to adopt the feature. Through ongoing digital transformation and social responsibility efforts, PrivatBank continues to reinforce national financial resilience while earning acclaim for retail excellence, SME service quality, lending innovation and payments innovation.
BMP Wealth Limited
BMP Wealth Limited is an independent financial advisory firm founded in 2017 by industry veterans with over three decades of combined experience. Based in Hong Kong, the company specializes in serving expatriates and internationally minded clients seeking comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, insurance solutions and discretionary investment services. Through meticulous regulatory compliance under multiple Hong Kong authorities, BMP Wealth delivers transparent fee structures and robust client protections. Its award-winning approach integrates advanced financial planning software, cloud-based reporting tools and a collaborative investment committee to design and manage diversified portfolios aligned with each client’s unique goals and risk tolerance. The firm’s dedication to operational excellence, technological innovation and personalized coaching has earned multiple industry accolades, culminating in its recent recognition as Best Independent Financial Advisor 2025. This honor underscores BMP Wealth’s commitment to client outcomes and reinforces its reputation as a trusted partner for complex cross-border financial needs.
APOLLO Insurance Ltd.
APOLLO Insurance Ltd. stands as Canada’s leading digital insurance provider, pioneering fintech innovation through its proprietary APOLLO Exchange platform that revolutionizes insurance distribution. Founded by Jeff McCann, the company leverages sophisticated algorithms and data analytics to enable real-time quoting, binding, and policy issuance without human intervention, serving over 100,000 Canadians through more than 1,000 embedded integrations with property management companies and insurance brokers. The company’s fintech leadership is exemplified by its 2024 launch of FinShore, a wholly owned buy-now-pay-later subsidiary that secured 18.5 million dollars in financing and offers embedded monthly payment options for insurance premiums. This innovation addresses affordability pressures on Canadian renters and small businesses while demonstrating APOLLO’s expansion into embedded finance solutions. Through partnerships with insurers and brokers, APOLLO digitizes a diverse portfolio of insurance products, creating a seamless ecosystem that underpins its recognition as the Best Emerging FinTech Company 2025. Combining insurance expertise with advanced technology, APOLLO is positioned to shape the future of financial services in Canada.
mPokket
mPokket represents a pioneering force in artificial intelligence driven financial services, fundamentally transforming digital lending through advanced machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 by Gaurav Jalan, the Indian fintech company leverages sophisticated AI algorithms to process thousands of demographic, social, behavioral, financial and transactional data points for real time credit scoring and risk assessment. This technology first approach enables mPokket to serve underserved populations, particularly college students and young professionals, who traditionally lack access to formal credit systems. The company’s proprietary underwriting algorithms analyze alternative data sources beyond conventional credit histories, delivering instant loan approvals ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 45000. With 24 million registered users and over $1.7 billion in cumulative loan disbursements, mPokket demonstrates the scalable impact of AI in democratizing financial access. Their machine learning models continuously adapt to identify potential defaulters, optimize risk based pricing and enhance fraud detection capabilities. Recognition as Best Use of AI in Finance 2025 underscores mPokket’s leadership in leveraging intelligent automation to expand financial inclusion.
SVG Legal & Forensic Investigative Services
SVG Legal & Forensic Investigative Services is a distinguished debt collection agency based in Gauteng, South Africa, renowned for its commitment to integrity, excellence, and transparency in financial recovery services. The company specializes in debt recovery solutions, operating on a no-success, no-fee basis with industry-leading success rates that demonstrate their expertise in resolving complex financial obligations. As a registered member of the Council for Debt Collectors CFDC, SVG Legal maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance in the South African financial services sector. The firm provides international debt collection services, offering clients comprehensive recovery strategies while preserving vital business relationships. Their approach combines legal acumen with forensic investigative capabilities, positioning them as specialists in tackling challenging financial disputes. A transparent reporting system and frequent client updates reflect their dedication to service excellence, making SVG Legal a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable debt recovery solutions.
CoinEx Global
CoinEx Global is a leading cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017 by Haipo Yang and the team behind the ViaBTC mining pool. Operating in over 200 countries and regions with support for 18 languages, the platform serves more than 10 million users through a comprehensive range of trading services including spot, futures, margin trading, staking, and automated market making. CoinEx distinguishes itself through technological innovation, offering features such as one-click token swaps, peer-to-peer trading, copy trading, and pre-token launch access. The exchange maintains robust security standards with 100 percent proof of reserves verified by Merkle Tree methodology, ensuring full transparency and asset protection. This dedication to excellence has earned CoinEx multiple industry accolades, including Best Cryptocurrency Exchange 2024 from International Business Magazine and dual honors from World Business Outlook as Most Professional Cryptocurrency Exchange Global 2025 and Best Crypto Trading Platform Global 2025. Its native CET token employs a deflationary model and supports a broad ecosystem spanning trading services, educational initiatives, and charitable programs, reinforcing CoinEx Global’s mission to serve as core infrastructure for the blockchain economy.
Dashy
Dashy operates as a comprehensive engagement and payment platform specifically designed to enhance customer experience for small businesses in Morocco through WhatsApp-based solutions. The company integrates customer relationship management, Soft POS technology, and instant payment processing into a unified platform that eliminates operational friction and streamlines merchant-customer interactions. As the second-place winner of the OST Program 2024, Dashy has demonstrated measurable innovation in creating seamless transaction flows that keep customers within familiar messaging environments rather than forcing them to navigate multiple applications or complex checkout processes. The platform's strategic partnerships with established financial institutions including Crédit Agricole du Maroc and Al Filahi Cash enable trusted, interoperable payment solutions that serve both urban and rural merchants effectively. By centralizing customer conversations, payment processing, and business management tools within WhatsApp's widely-adopted interface, Dashy directly addresses the core elements that define superior customer experience in emerging markets. The company's approach reduces transaction complexity, improves response times, and provides merchants with real-time business insights, positioning it as a strong contender for customer experience excellence recognition.
LawVisory PLLC
LawVisory PLLC is a Washington, DC-based legal and compliance advisory firm known for personalized, high-quality services without the large-firm price tag. Led by seasoned securities lawyer Jeffrey Smith, the firm offers comprehensive support across the full business lifecycle, from entity formation and regulatory filings through complex transactions and ongoing compliance. LawVisory’s expertise spans securities law, digital assets, blockchain, investment management, and corporate governance. Its innovative outsourced CCO and CLO services deliver senior-level compliance oversight to growing investment advisers and technology firms. Clients also benefit from program audits, regulatory updates, and tailored legal templates designed to streamline risk management. In recognition of its strategic approach and deep industry insight, LawVisory earned both the Best Legal Advisory Support 2025 and Best Regulatory Advisory 2025 awards, underscoring its role as a trusted partner for organizations navigating complex regulatory environments.
Eduvanz Financing Private Limited
Eduvanz Financing Private Limited is a pioneering Non-Banking Financial Company established in 2016 that has revolutionized education financing in India through innovative financial inclusion initiatives. As an RBI-licensed NBFC, the company has disbursed over Rs 400 crore in education loans to more than 20,000 students across 350 institutes nationwide, specifically targeting underserved segments of the population. What distinguishes Eduvanz in the financial inclusion landscape is its proprietary AI-based risk assessment algorithm that evaluates future employability potential rather than traditional credit history, enabling access to finance for students who would otherwise be excluded from conventional lending. The company’s flagship zero-interest loan products and no-cost EMI options have democratized access to quality education, with 40 percent of borrowers being new-to-credit individuals. Backed by prominent investors including Sequoia Capital and having raised Rs 100 crore in Series B funding, Eduvanz operates across more than 200 cities in India, partnering with government bodies such as the National Skill Development Corporation. Their comprehensive approach encompasses K-12 education, test preparation, upskilling, and vocational training, directly addressing educational inequality and financial exclusion while building pathways for economic mobility.
Sterling Bank
Sterling Bank Limited is a full-service national commercial bank in Nigeria with over six decades of heritage, tracing its roots to Nigeria Acceptances Limited in 1960 and emerging as Sterling Bank following strategic consolidation in 2006. The bank has built a reputation for retail banking excellence by placing customers at the center of every innovation and delivering best-in-class service. Anchored by its HEART strategy—focusing on Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation—Sterling Bank drives financial inclusion and sustainable growth across key economic sectors. In 2024, the bank pioneered SeaBaas, the first indigenous core banking system in the region, which processed over two billion transactions with zero downtime and reduced processing times by 60 percent. Digital solutions such as OneBank and Specta reinforce Sterling’s commitment to seamless, secure, and accessible banking. Under the leadership of CEO Abubakar Suleiman, Sterling Bank’s retail banking operations have set new benchmarks for innovation, service quality, and customer satisfaction, earning the institution recognition as Best Retail Bank 2025.
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