Award Categories
Financial Crime Professional of the Year
The winner of this award will be an outstanding senior executive with a proven record of delivering significant results in financial crime prevention or detection. They will be recognised as a leader and role model both within their organisation and across the wider sector, consistently driving positive change, innovation and best practice.
Newcomer of the Year
The winner of this award will be an emerging talent in the early years of their career who is already making a clear impact in preventing and tackling financial crime. Whether new to the workforce or transitioning from another field, they will stand out for their dedication, fresh ideas and ability to drive positive change in protecting businesses and society from financial crime risks.
Woman of the Year
This award will go to an inspiring woman whose work is making a meaningful difference in preventing and addressing financial crime. She will be recognised not only for her professional achievements but also for her commitment to improving gender diversity and supporting the growth of other women within the field of financial crime prevention.
BAME Diversity Champion
The winner of this award will be a passionate advocate for BAME representation who has made a measurable contribution to improving diversity and inclusion within their organisation or the wider financial crime community. They will be known for their passion and actions in driving meaningful change on the diversity agenda within their workplace or the wider sector, alongside their clear impact in helping prevent and detect financial crime.
Influencer of the Year
This award will recognise an individual who is helping to raise awareness and advance understanding of how to prevent and combat financial crime. The winner will be known for influencing others, inside or outside their organisation - through thought leadership, knowledge-sharing and advocacy that strengthens the sector’s ability to tackle criminal activity.
FinCrime Team of the Year
Banking, Financial & Insurance Services
The winning team will demonstrate outstanding collaboration, leadership and results in preventing and detecting financial crime within the banking, financial or insurance sector. They will be recognised for successfully protecting customers and the wider financial system through innovative approaches and strong teamwork.
FinCrime Team of the Year
Retail
This award will go to a retail sector team that has excelled in preventing fraud and financial crime affecting customers, transactions or supply chains. The winning team will stand out for using effective processes and technology, working together to safeguard their organisation and customers from evolving threats.
FinCrime Team of the Year
Professional Services
This award recognises a professional services team, such as legal or accountancy - that is delivering exceptional work in helping clients prevent, detect and respond to financial crime risks. The winning team will demonstrate specialist expertise, collaboration and a clear commitment to protecting businesses and communities.
FinCrime Team of the Year
Technology
The winner of this award will be a technology team that has made a measurable impact in developing or delivering solutions that help prevent or detect financial crime. The team will stand out for their innovation, problem-solving and strong teamwork in addressing complex threats through tech-driven approaches.
FinCrime Team of the Year
Social Media Platform
This award will go to a team within a social media or digital platform that has shown exceptional work in preventing and tackling fraud, scams or other financial crime activities targeting users. The winning team will be recognised for their proactive measures, cross-functional collaboration and success in protecting online communities.
Consultancy of the Year
The winner of this award will be a consultancy firm that has delivered outstanding support, advice or solutions to clients in the fight against financial crime. They will stand out for their expertise, measurable client impact and commitment to raising industry standards.
FinCrime Start-Up of the year
The winner of this award will be an early-stage company (under five years old) that is making a significant impact in preventing or detecting financial crime. The winning start-up will stand out for its fresh thinking, innovative solutions and proven results in helping organisations and society stay ahead of financial criminals.
Best Use of AI
The winner of this award will be an organisation that has harnessed artificial intelligence in a practical, impactful way to tackle financial crime. They will show how AI is driving smarter, more effective detection, prevention or compliance outcomes.
Innovative Product of the Year
This award will recognise a product that brings a new, highly effective solution to the challenges of financial crime. The winning product will stand out for its creativity, user impact and demonstrable results in helping organisations stay ahead of criminals.
AML Team of the Year
This award will go to an Anti-Money Laundering team that has shown exceptional skill, dedication and results in identifying and preventing money laundering activity. The winning team will combine expertise with innovative thinking and effective teamwork.
KYC Team of the Year
The winner of this award will be a Know Your Customer team that sets the standard for thorough, efficient and customer-friendly due diligence. The team will be recognised for their robust processes and for delivering excellent results in compliance and risk management.
Sanctions Team of the Year
This award will recognise a sanctions compliance team that demonstrates excellence in navigating complex sanctions regimes, maintaining compliance and protecting their organisation from risk. The winning team will be known for accuracy, vigilance and continuous improvement.
Customer Onboarding and Screening Team of the year
This award will go to a team that excels in onboarding and screening customers effectively and efficiently while balancing compliance and customer experience. The winning team will be recognised for minimising risk and streamlining processes through innovation and collaboration.
Transaction and Payment Monitoring Team of the year
The winner will be a team that demonstrates outstanding work in monitoring, detecting and investigating suspicious transactions or payment activity. They will be recognised for their proactive approach, results and impact on protecting their organisation and wider ecosystem.
Fraud Detection and Prevention Team of the year
This award will recognise a team that has excelled in identifying and preventing fraud. The winning team will stand out for their agility, creativity and proven success in staying one step ahead of fraudsters.
Best FinCrime SaaS Solution
The winner of this award will be a software-as-a-service product that delivers exceptional value to organisations tackling financial crime. The solution will stand out for its innovation, ease of use, and proven impact in helping clients detect, prevent or manage financial crime risks more effectively and efficiently.
Best FinCrime API Solution
The winner of this award will be an API integration that has significantly enhanced clients’ financial crime capabilities by seamlessly connecting systems and data. The solution will be recognised for its technical excellence, scalability and its clear contribution to improving detection, prevention or compliance outcomes.
