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 4th Week of September 2025, GFM Review's judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
ThetaRay
ThetaRay is a global leader in AI-powered financial crime compliance solutions, transforming how banks, fintechs, payment service providers, and other financial institutions detect and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations. The company's flagship Cognitive AI technology leverages advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence intuition to analyze vast transaction datasets in real time, identifying sophisticated threats that traditional rule-based systems miss while dramatically reducing false positives. ThetaRay's comprehensive suite includes transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment, and sanctions screening capabilities that enable institutions to maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions including OFAC, UN, EU, and UKHMT watchlists. With over 100 institutional customers worldwide processing more than 15 billion trusted transactions annually, ThetaRay has established itself as a trusted partner for financial institutions seeking to grow their business within a compliant framework. The company's award recognition for Best Sanctions Screening Solution EMEA 2025 underscores its leadership in delivering innovative, explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency while strengthening global financial security.
Bitget
Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company established in 2018, serving over 100 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. The platform has emerged as a dominant force in derivatives trading, consistently ranking among the top four global derivatives venues with market shares reaching 15.1% and maintaining an average 12.4% share through the first half of 2025. With cumulative derivatives volume exceeding $11.5 trillion since November 2023, Bitget processes an average of $750 billion in total monthly trading volume, with derivatives accounting for nearly 90% of activity. The exchange offers comprehensive trading solutions including USDT-M, USDC-M, and COIN-M futures contracts, pioneering copy trading features, and advanced institutional services. Bitget's robust infrastructure supports leverage options up to 125x and maintains superior liquidity depth, ranking first in ETH and SOL spot markets and second in BTC within 1% of mid-price. Its technological excellence and market leadership were recognized with the Best Crypto Derivatives Exchange Asia 2025 award, underscoring its role as Asia's premier destination for sophisticated derivatives trading.
SBSB Fintech Lawyers
SBSB Fintech Lawyers stands as a distinguished legal advisory firm specializing exclusively in four critical sectors: Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Gambling, and Investments. Founded in 2013 and led by Managing Partner Yuliya Barabash, the firm has established itself as a premier international financial advisory through over a decade of specialized expertise and comprehensive client service. The company's turnkey approach encompasses jurisdiction selection, business registration, licensing assistance for payment systems and crypto operations, gambling permits, investment fund establishment, and complete legal structure development. Their global reach extends across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, serving cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain projects, payment companies, online banks, P2P businesses, crowdfunding platforms, and gaming operators. What distinguishes SBSB as an exceptional international financial advisory is their commitment to transparent pricing without hidden fees, end-to-end service delivery, and their ability to communicate complex legal concepts in accessible language. The firm's decade-long focus on these rapidly evolving sectors has positioned them as trusted experts capable of navigating intricate regulatory landscapes while providing practical solutions that enable innovative businesses to launch and thrive in competitive international markets.
Magma
Magma is an Ahmedabad-based industrial solutions startup that has revolutionized supply chain management for India's manufacturing sector since its 2022 founding. The company operates a vertically integrated ecosystem serving over 250 industrial customers across ceramics, chemicals, packaging, and other manufacturing verticals through comprehensive supply chain solutions spanning raw material sourcing, green energy, biomaterials, waste management, and logistics. Magma's innovative supply chain approach addresses critical inefficiencies in India's underserved manufacturing SME sector through technology-enabled procurement and deep supply-side capabilities. The startup has achieved operational profitability while operating at a Rs 250 crore revenue run rate, demonstrating its ability to optimize factory operations and drive measurable efficiency gains. With over Rs 500 crore in order bookings for FY26 and presence across 10 states, Magma exemplifies supply chain innovation by transforming traditional industrial procurement into an integrated, scalable platform that delivers consistency, control, and agility for manufacturers nationwide.
Installco WIFY Technology Pvt Ltd
Installco WIFY Technology Private Limited stands as India’s premier technology-enabled platform revolutionizing last-mile delivery and installation services for consumer durables. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company transforms the critical final step of the supply chain by offering comprehensive post-purchase services, including assembly, installation, warranty management, and repairs for home improvement products. WIFY’s innovative B2B2C platform connects modern home brands with skilled technicians, operating across more than 100 cities throughout India. The company manages a network of over 3,000 certified professionals, serves 178 corporate clients, and reaches more than 500,000 homes each month, completing approximately 50,000 services monthly. Through strategic partnerships with global brands such as IKEA, Amazon, Godrej, Panasonic, and Hettich, WIFY has become the largest on-site installation and post-purchase services provider in the region. Their technology-driven logistics coordination and stringent workmanship warranties exemplify the excellence recognized by the Best Last-Mile Delivery Solution Asia 2025 award.
Receivables Exchange of India Limited
Receivables Exchange of India Limited is Asia’s leading digital marketplace for trade receivables financing and a recognized Best Financial Services Platform Asia 2025. Launched in December 2016 through a joint venture between SIDBI and the National Stock Exchange, the company has revolutionized working capital access for micro small and medium enterprises across India. Under regulatory oversight by the Reserve Bank of India, the platform has processed over Rs 2 lakh crore in invoice financing and supports more than 44,000 enterprises across 1,600 postal codes. Its auction based digital ecosystem connects sellers buyers and over 75 financiers to convert invoices into cash within 24 hours via a fully automated paperless workflow. The zero recourse financing model and advanced risk management systems ensure high performance and regulatory compliance while driving financial inclusion. With 80 percent year over year growth and industry leading processing efficiency, Receivables Exchange of India Limited exemplifies the technological innovation service excellence and market impact that define Asia’s premier financial services platform.
Step
Step is a financial technology company that has revolutionized credit building and banking for Generation Z through its all-in-one money app. Founded in 2018 by CJ MacDonald and Alexey Kalinichenko, Step serves over 6.5 million users with a comprehensive platform that enables teens and young adults to build credit for free, earn cashback, and develop healthy financial habits. The company’s secured Visa card allows users to spend only what they have in their account while reporting payment activity to all three major credit bureaus, helping users build positive credit history without the risk of debt or interest charges. Step users in their twenties increase their credit scores by an average of 57 points in their first year. Beyond credit building, Step offers high-yield savings accounts with rates up to 4% APY, early direct deposit access, mobile investing features, and a mobile service plan priced from fifteen dollars per month. Banking services are provided through partner Evolve Bank & Trust with federal insurance up to one million dollars for premium members. Step’s focus on financial education and accessible tools specifically designed for students and young adults has earned recognition as a leader in credit building innovation.
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