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 3rd Week of September 2025, GFM Review's judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
Blocksquare
Blocksquare stands as a pioneering infrastructure provider transforming real estate investment through Web3 technology and blockchain tokenization. Founded in 2017 by Denis Petrovcic, Viktor Brajak, and Peter Merc, the Ljubljana-based company has tokenized over $200 million in real estate assets across 29 countries, powering more than fifteen white-label marketplaces globally. Its comprehensive suite includes Spring for token issuance, Tide for marketplace deployment, Wave for distribution services, and OceanPoint as its DeFi liquidity engine. Blocksquare introduced an EU-compliant Notarized Real Estate Tokenization Framework through its Luxembourg entity, directly integrating with land registries to deliver legally enforceable tokens without traditional special purpose vehicles. Major partnerships include a one billion dollar initiative with Vera Capital for tokenizing US commercial properties. The company also launched Tokelytics, an analytics platform offering real-time performance insights for tokenized assets, and unveiled POINT, a DeFi-native wrapper token that enhances liquidity via automated market makers. Recognition as Best Web3 Solution Europe 2025 underscores Blocksquare’s leadership in bridging traditional real estate markets with decentralized finance infrastructure.
Weaver Merchant & Trade
Weaver Merchant & Trade represents the commercial evolution of Weaver Capital, a South African financial services firm that has pioneered innovative funding solutions since 2005. Originally founded as IdeaSource with a focus on knowledge management and process consulting, the company transformed into Weaver Capital and now operates through Weaver Merchant & Trade to deliver comprehensive trade and project finance solutions. The firm specializes in non-traditional finance models including venture capital, securitized vehicles, and offshore funding arrangements, addressing the growing complexity of modern loan arrangements and the funding gaps left by traditional financial institutions. Under CEO Chris Scholtz's leadership, Weaver Merchant & Trade has developed unique approaches to project finance, mergers and acquisitions, bridging finance, and asset financing across diverse sectors including mining, construction, telecommunications, agriculture, and engineering. Their innovative methodologies combine technical consulting with financial expertise to create bespoke solutions for complex international trade operations. The company's recognition as Best Trade Finance Innovation Asia 2025 reflects their commitment to advancing trade finance through creative funding models and their expansion into Asian markets, building on their established success in Africa and global operations in Europe and Australia.
BFC Capital Private Limited
BFC Capital Private Limited stands as a pioneering wealth management firm in India, operating since 2004 and headquartered in Lucknow. As a SEBI-registered Investment Advisor since 2016, the company has distinguished itself through innovative advisory methodologies and client-centric financial solutions. Managing over Rs. 9.5 billion in assets under management, BFC Capital serves more than 16,000 retail clients and over 100 institutional clients across government corporations, banks, and private enterprises. The firm’s proprietary MF Prodigy wealth management matrix employs a comprehensive five-step diagnostic process to assess client risk profiles, financial obligations, and investment objectives. Its groundbreaking Reverse Pyramid theory revolutionizes mutual fund evaluation and selection. BFC Capital’s commitment to unbiased financial advisory services, combined with Quality Circle Programs that have educated over 7,000 investors through more than 280 seminars, exemplifies the excellence recognized by the Best Wealth Management Advisory Asia 2025 award. The company’s systematic approach to portfolio monitoring, biannual rebalancing, and real-time investment adjustments underscores the sophisticated advisory capabilities that set Asian leaders apart.
Broadspectrum Digital Payments
Broadspectrum Digital Payments is a leading Ghanaian financial technology company and licensed Payment Service Provider regulated by the Bank of Ghana. As a subsidiary of Broadspectrum Limited, the company operates as a fully integrated Enhanced Payment Service Provider delivering comprehensive three-tier solutions encompassing Electronic Money Issuing, payment switching, and Unified Payment Gateway services. The company's robust digital payment infrastructure serves over 1.5 million households across nine regions of Ghana through strategic partnerships, most notably with the Northern Electricity Distribution Company for nationwide power revenue collection services. Broadspectrum Digital Payments offers an extensive portfolio of financial services including electronic wallet issuance, digital banking solutions, utility bill payments, domestic and international remittances, airtime and data top-ups, and bulk payment processing capabilities. The company has established itself as a pioneer in Ghana's fintech ecosystem, developing both mobile applications and USSD-based payment solutions that enhance financial inclusion and accessibility. Their innovative approach to mobile payment technology and commitment to serving underbanked populations directly aligns with their recognition as Best Mobile Payment Solution Ghana 2025, reflecting their exceptional contribution to advancing digital financial services across the country.
Source Latam Financial Services
Source Latam Financial Services operates as an independent and privately held financial services firm headquartered in Mexico City, specializing in corporate and investment banking services across Latin America and the Caribbean. The company positions itself as a strategic bridge connecting Latin American firms seeking investment opportunities with global investors aiming to leverage regional market dynamics. Its core activities include data and financial information services, deploying proprietary analytical tools and deep regional expertise to identify and evaluate commercial prospects. Recognition as Best Investment Bank Mexico 2025 highlights the firm’s proficiency in structuring complex financial transactions and delivering bespoke investment banking solutions. Concurrently, the Best SME Bank Mexico 2025 award underscores its dedication to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering tailored financial products and advisory support designed for the specific needs of growing businesses in the Latin American market. This dual distinction reflects Source Latam’s integrated approach, combining high-level investment banking capabilities with accessible, client-focused SME services.
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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.