Awards & Recognitions

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We’re thrilled that Ali Khan, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Finastra, has been named one of Hot Topics’ Top CDOs in the prestigious 2025 CDO 100 Awards. This honor recognizes Ali’s exceptional leadership in data strategy and analytics, celebrating his ability to harness the power of data to drive innovation across Finastra’s global banking and financial services solutions.

Ali’s recognition as a Top CDO highlights his dedication to fostering a culture of data excellence at Finastra. Through cross-functional collaboration, his leadership transforms complex data challenges into strategic opportunities, driving smarter decision-making, delivering more personalized client experiences, and laying a strong foundation for future growth.

Finastra has been selected as the Financial Software Provider of the Year – Global at the Pan Finance Awards (2025), for showcasing significant global integration, impact and innovation.

Finastra Essence has been selected as a Best Use of Tech in Consumer Lending finalist in the Project Awards category of the Banking Tech Awards (2025), for our partnership with the Saudi Agricultural Development Fund, and commitment to innovation and collaboration within the financial technology industry.

Finastra Essence has been selected as a Best Core Banking System finalist in the Excellence in Tech Awards category of the Banking Tech Awards (2025), for its sophisticated functionality and advanced technology.

Finastra Essence has been selected as a Best Core Banking Tech Overhaul finalist in the Project Awards category of the Banking Tech Awards (2025), for our partnership with the Zimbabwe Bank Financial Holdings, and commitment to innovation and collaboration within the financial technology industry.

Finastra Essence has won Best Retail Banking Solution Provider by a Vendor – Overall at the Global BankTech Awards (2025), for its sophisticated functionality and advanced technology.

We’re proud to share that Finastra has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Fintech Companies in the world by Fintech Magazine, ranking among the top 20. This prestigious list celebrates the global innovators reshaping financial services through cutting-edge technology, customer-centric solutions, and regulatory excellence. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to driving digital transformation and setting new standards in the fintech industry.