Awards & Recognitions

FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market, announced that Finastra has been selected as winner of the “Digital Mortgage Product of the Year” award in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program.

The 2026 FinTech Breakthrough Award recognizes Finastra’s breakthrough innovation with Mortgagebot, a cloud-based, fully integrated platform that enables lenders to close loans faster and with less effort, delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital experience that scales as business needs evolve.

Finastra Essence has been shortlisted for the Best Consumer Lending Technology initiative for our partnership with Tonik, at the Asian Banker – Financial Technology Innovation Awards (2026). This recognition reflects our commitment to helping banks scale effectively and deliver exceptional customer experience.

HousingWire has recognized Finastra Mortgagebot as a 2026 TECH100 Mortgage award winner, celebrating its impact as one of the most innovative and influential technologies shaping the future of mortgage lending.

The TECH100 program highlights organizations delivering solutions that meaningfully improve how mortgages are originated, processed, closed, and serviced—driving efficiency, transparency, and stronger borrower experiences across the housing ecosystem.

We are pleased to share that Chris Walters has been named CEO of the Year in the Global 100 – 2026 Awards.

These awards recognize people and organizations setting the benchmark in business excellence and innovation.

We are pleased to announce that Chris Walters has been recognized as one of the Top Financial Technology CEOs of 2025 by The Financial Technology Report.

This distinction underscores his strategic vision, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to driving innovation within the financial services industry.

Finastra Global PAYplus and Payments To Go recognized as Leaders in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Banking Payment Hub Platforms 2025.

Finastra has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Trade Finance Applications.

Finastra Essence has been recognized as a finalist in the Banking-as-a-Service – Platform of the Year category, for our partnership with BKN301, at the FStech Awards (2026).  This recognition reflects our commitment to driving innovation and enabling customer success within the financial technology industry.