Finance Magnates announces the opening of nominations for the Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2026, marking the third edition of its annual awards programme, which recognises leading brands across online trading, fintech, payments, and related services. Nominations open today, March 16, 2026, and winners will be revealed live at the Gala Dinner in Limassol, Cyprus, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
In an industry where trust can shape every decision, awards mean far more than a trophy. They show the market that a brand has earned attention, respect, and confidence. For nominees and winners, this kind of recognition can help build stronger brand awareness, create new business opportunities, and give clients and partners one more reason to believe in who they choose to work with.
Why the Finance Magnates awards matter
The Finance Magnates Awards are designed to reflect real market input, not closed-door decisions. The process combines:
Community voting (50%) through Finance Magnates channels for B2B categories, and investingLive channels for B2C categories
Expert panel scoring (50%) by a panel of industry specialists
This approach helps ensure winners are recognised for impact and reputation, supported by both community feedback and expert assessment.
Awards 2026 timeline
Nominations phase (6-month window)
Nominations open: March 16, 2026
Nominations close: September 11, 2026
Voting phase (21-day period)
Voting opens: September 28, 2026
Voting closes: October 16, 2026
Gala Dinner and winners announcement
Awards ceremony and winners announced: Friday, November 6, 2026
How the Awards work
The Awards follow three main stages:
1) Open call for nominations
Industry peers and supporters can nominate brands during the nominations period. Brands may veto nominations, but each participating brand must enter at least two categories based on its business type and activities.
2) Voting (50/50)
Community vote (50%)
B2B categories: Finance Magnates channels
B2C categories: investingLive channels
Expert panel (50%)
Each brand is recognised in the single award category where it achieves its highest final vote total.
3) Gala Dinner winners reveal
Winners will be revealed at the Gala Dinner in Cyprus on Friday, 6th of November 2026, where trophies will bepresented on stage.
Award groups for 2026 (B2B and B2C)
The 2026 Awards are structured into B2B and B2C groups:
B2C groups (Brokerage Brands)
Global
Regional
National
B2B groups (Fintech Brands)
Institutional Trading
Services for Brokers
Tech for Brokers
Winner exposure packages (available on request)
Alongside the awards process, Finance Magnates offers optional winner-exposure packages designed to help brands communicate their nominations and results throughout the year.
➡️Discover the Exclusive Exposure Opportunities
These options may include, depending on the nominated group :
Pre-awards visibility for nominated brands (such as nominee announcements and social content)
Gala Dinner attendance and on-site networking opportunities
Post-awards winner announcements across Finance Magnates channels
Winner PR coverage and editorial formats
Visibility placements are linked to the winning category for the following year
Brand placement on the FM Awards winners' website for 12 months
For selected groups, winner interviews and directory listing support
Brands can submit a nomination and request the Awards information pack to receive full details on categories and exposure options.
Gala Dinner: Friday, November 6, 2026, Cyprus
The Finance Magnates Annual Awards will be celebrated at the Gala Dinner in Cyprus on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing finalists, partners, and winners together for an in-person celebration and trophy presentation.
How to be part of the Finance Magnates Awards 2026
Nominations open on March 16, 2026 and run through September 11, 2026. Companies and industry professionals can nominate brands they believe have delivered strong results across products and services over the past year.
Submit a nomination and request the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 information pack to get full details on categories, voting, and winner exposure options.
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