Recognising and celebrating the Fintech professionals & companies making a difference in London

  • 18th June, 2026
  • The Underglobe, London

Open for Entries From:
14th January, 2026

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The Fintech Awards London 2026 opens for nominations on 14th January, inviting organisations and individuals from across the Capital’s fintech community to put forward the people whose work truly makes a difference.

From rising stars to experienced leaders, we are excited to discover the stories and achievements that will define this year’s awards.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and seeing you at the 2026 event.

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Key Dates

Application dates, interview dates, and all you need to know.

Awards Categories

Browse the 2026 Fintech Awards London categories and entry criteria.

Meet the Judges

The line-up contains luminaries from London Fintech's finest.

Award categories

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  • Fintech Start-up of the Year
  • Fintech Scale-up of the Year
  • Fintech Company of the Year
  • Fintech Leader of the Year
  • WealthTech Company of the Year
  • Digital Asset Award *new for 2026
  • PayTech Company of the Year
  • InsurTech Company of the Year
  • RegTech Company of the Year
  • Fintech New Product of the Year
  • Best Marketing Campaign in Fintech … *new for 2026
  • Best Use of AI in Fintech of the Year
  • Fintech Advisory Firm of the Year
  • Fintech for Good of the Year
  • Fintech Employer of the Year *new for 2026
  • Rising Fintech Star of the Year
  • Best Fintech Collaboration of the Year
  • Best Accelerator / Incubator of the Year
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Our sponsors

Headline sponsors

AON
S&W
Recruit121uk

Category & event sponsors

Jumo
OpenPayd
Deloitte
HaysMac
EY
Eversheds Sutherland
Londonandpartners
Grapevineeventmanagement
Refreshcreative
Swiss Business Hub
KPMG
Freeths
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What people are saying...

"As our finance community broadens its horizons, we’re excited to showcase talent across new categories, including the ESG Excellence award, which highlights the role finance professionals play in driving positive change. This is alongside 13 other awards designed to celebrate the diversity and innovation within our sector."

Matt Hyde

MD, Finance Awards Wales

"The Welsh Government is proud to champion our dynamic finance sector. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the breadth of talent across Wales and the valued impact finance professionals have on our economy. I encourage everyone to nominate those making a real difference in their organisations and communities"

Rebecca Evans

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning

"Finance Awards Wales continues to be a pinnacle in the business calendar, showcasing the exceptional talent within the finance profession in Wales. I am thrilled to be part of the 2025 Awards as we acknowledge both new and seasoned finance talent."

Emma Peterson

Director of Recruit 121
Launching the 2026 awards at the House of Lords is a powerful statement about the importance of fintech to the UK economy. We’re thrilled to welcome S&W alongside Aon as headline sponsors – their support will help us continue to spotlight the innovators shaping the future of finance.

Matt Hyde

MD, Fintech Awards Wales

‘I’m delighted to support the Fintech Awards London, celebrating the visionary companies and exceptional talent that cement London’s status as a world leading hub for finance and technology. Through our London Growth Plan, we will continue to develop London’s strengths in financial services and innovation to ensure our global competitiveness, as we build a better, fairer and more prosperous London for everyone.

Howard Dawber

Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth

We’re proud to be the headline sponsor of Fintech Awards London. Supporting innovation and excellence in the fintech sector is at the heart of what we do at S&W, and these awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the talent driving the industry forward.

Emily Berry

Head of Fintech at S&W
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