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Bank Australia has been recognised with two major honours in Money magazine's 2026 awards, being named both Customer-Owned Bank of the Year and Digital Bank of the Year.The awards reflect the bank's dual focus on customer-first banking and a simple, secure digital experience. As a 100% customer-owned bank, Bank Australia operates without external shareholders, meaning every customer becomes a part

LABORAL Kutxa has been recognised as one of the TOP 50 Wellbeing Companies for the third year running, an award presented at the Wellbeing Summit 2026 in Madrid on 16 June, one of the leading events in occupational health and corporate wellbeing.The recognition acknowledges best practices in emotional, physical, nutritional, and social wellbeing, reflecting a commitment that runs through LABORAL K

Banco Integral has been recognised with two awards at the MicroRate Excellence Awards 2026, during the Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Conference organised by REDCAMIF, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.The bank received the Social and Environmental Impact Leadership Award and the MicroRate Legacy Award. The two recognitions reflect the bank's track record and commitment to creati

Triodos Bank has been ranked 7th in the Inspiring Workplaces Awards Europe, making it the highest-ranking bank in the Top 30. The awards honour organisations that put people at the heart of how they work, with hundreds of organisations considered across categories including culture, wellbeing, leadership, and employee voice.Triodos was recognised as best-in-class for culture and purpose, with judg

Charity Bank has been awarded a King's Awards for Enterprise in the sustainability category.The bank, based in Tonbridge, was recognised for its commitment to sustainable finance and its support for organisations tackling inequality and climate change.Chief executive Ed Siegel said the award reflects the organisation’s long-standing mission to use finance as a “force for good”.The King’s Awards fo

The Bizkaia Business Confederation (CEBEK) awarded LABORAL Kutxa the “Bardin Saria” (“Equality Price” in euskera) prize in recognition of its strong commitment to equality as a core element of its management model and competitiveness. The award highlights the organisation’s efforts to create diverse and equitable workplaces where people’s development is central.The jury valued LABORAL Kutxa’s “Sha

Bank Arvand has taken first place in the competition for Best Credit Organisation for Providing Non-Banking Services to Women Entrepreneurs, organised by the National Bank of Tajikistan.The award recognises the bank's sustained commitment to supporting women in business through training, advisory services, and simplified access to financial tools. Arvand's work in this space is longstanding — the

Vancity has been recognised in 2026 as both a Top 100 Employer for Canadians Over 40 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers, highlighting its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.The recognition reflects Vancity’s focus on meaningful work across all stages of life, with employees contributing to initiatives such as inclusive financial services, climate action, af

Ekobanken's CEO, Maria Flock-Åhlander, has been named on Aktuell Hållbarhet's Most Powerful Sustainability list for 2026 (Hållbarhetsmäktigaste 2026), ranking 53rd in Sweden.For Ekobanken, the recognition is a reflection of collective work rather than individual achievement. It is a proof that the financial sector can contribute to long-term, positive values and strengthen societies on multiple le

BancoSol has received the 2026 Recognition for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, awarded by Revista COSAS Bolivia in partnership with national and international institutions, including the Bolivian Ministry of Development Planning and the Environment and United Nations Global Compact Bolivia.The award highlights BancoSol’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. As t

Banco Múltiple Ademi has received the Gold award, the highest distinction, in the Financial Inclusion category at the 2026 Financial Innovators in the Americas Awards for its Housing Improvement Programme.The programme, which has been running for over 20 years, provides financing to improve housing conditions for low-income communities. It supports upgrades such as replacing zinc roofs and wooden

BANFONDESA has been awarded a Silver-level recognition at the 2026 Financial Innovators in the Americas Awards, highlighting its leadership in combining innovation with social impact.The award recognises the bank’s Sustainable Bond, an initiative designed to expand access to finance for microentrepreneurs and support community development across the Dominican Republic. Presented in Miami, the awar

Summit Credit Union has been recognised as a Top Workplace in Madison, Wisconsin, for the seventh consecutive year, based on the results of an independent employee survey.The award reflects direct feedback from employees, highlighting the organisation’s strong workplace culture, employee engagement and commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment.Top Workplace recognition is award

Gentera has been recognised as one of the 100 most responsible ESG companies in Mexico for 2025, ranking 11th in the financial sector according to the Merco ESG ranking.The ranking evaluates companies based on their environmental, social, and governance performance, highlighting their impact and commitment to responsible management.This recognition reinforces Gentera’s commitment to advancing fina

BancoSol has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for the second year in a row, reinforcing its leadership in people management within Bolivia’s financial sector.The bank achieved an overall score of 82.45% in the latest evaluation, seven points higher than the previous year, with particularly strong results in people strategy and leadership, as well as well-being,

Beneficial State Bank has been recognised as a 2026 Top Impact Company by Real Leaders, joining a global list of purpose-driven organisations that combine strong financial performance with measurable social and environmental impact.The annual ranking highlights companies that demonstrate that profitability and positive impact can go hand in hand. Beneficial State Bank’s inclusion underscores its c

Triodos Bank has become the first international bank to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark certification, recognising its commitment to responsible tax conduct and transparency under the globally recognised standard.The Fair Tax Mark, issued by the Fair Tax Foundation, is awarded to organisations that pay the right amount of corporate income tax at the right time and place, follow both the spirit and th

Panagiotis Tournavitis, Chief Executive Officer of Cooperative Bank of Karditsa, has been named among the 100 Most Influential People in Greece for 2025 by mononews.gr, recognising his leadership within Greece’s cooperative banking sector.Now in its seventh consecutive year, the mononews.gr  list serves as a trusted barometer of real influence in Greece, highlighting individuals whose actions go b

ESAF Small Finance Bank has received one of the highest ESG Ratings in the Indian banking sector, with CareEdge ESG Ratings upgrading the Bank’s score to 75.4, placing it in the CareEdge-ESG 1 category. The upgraded score marks a significant improvement from last year’s 68.1, and reflects the Bank’s strong performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance parameters. CareEdge has marked ESA

Banco Mundo Mujer has been awareded the Portafolio Award in the Community Contribution category for its project “Legacy that Inspires: Microcredit for Thriving Communities,” recognising its efforts to expand access to financial services for vulnerable populations. The award was presented on November 19 to the bank’s president, José Vicente Velasco Melo.The initiative operates through a direct supp