The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 recognise companies and leaders across online trading, brokerage, fintech, payments and financial technology. Since 2009, Finance Magnates has reported on the firms, products and people shaping these sectors. The awards bring that industry knowledge together with public support and expert review.
This guide explains the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination process for both brands and CEOs. The two entries are linked: a company must first secure an official brand nomination before it can submit its current CEO for one of the two CEO of the Year titles.
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Nomination Process at a Glance
The awards move through four main stages, from the first brand form to the winners’ announcement. The key 2026 dates are:
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Stage |
Date |
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Brand and CEO nomination deadline |
11 September 2026 |
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Public voting opens |
28 September 2026 |
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Public voting closes |
16 October 2026 |
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Gala Dinner and winners announced |
6 November 2026 |
1) Submit the brand nomination form.
2) Review the eligible group, award categories and communication campaign with the Finance Magnates team.
3) Confirm the company’s official nomination.
4) If eligible, submit the company’s current CEO (your account manager will contact you with the details).
Step 1: Start with the Brand Nomination
The first step is to submit a brand through the Finance Magnates Awards website. A company may submit its own name, and industry professionals or peers may also propose another company. If a third party submits the name, the Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company before any place is confirmed.
Choose B2C or B2B
The correct route depends on who the company serves.
- B2C brokerage/prop firm awards: for companies serving traders, investors or consumers. This includes online brokers, investment platforms, trading apps and prop trading firms.
- B2B fintech awards: for companies serving financial businesses. This includes trading technology, liquidity, payments, compliance, CRM, data and broker service providers, as well as institutional trading firms.
Select the Right Award Group
B2C companies (Brokerage & Prop Firms) may take part at Global, Regional or National level. B2B companies may enter Institutional Trading, Services for Brokers or Tech for Brokers. The best fit should reflect the company’s business model, audience and market reach.
The form should include correct company and contact details, a clear description of the business, and its main strengths. Clear information at this stage helps the awards team place the brand in the right group.
Important: Submitting the brand form does not confirm an official nomination. It records the company’s interest and starts the review and confirmation process.
Step 2: Review Categories and Confirm the Official Nomination
After the nomination is received, a member of the Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company. The team will review eligibility, explain the communication campaign options, and confirm the group that best fits the business.
Each participating brand must compete in at least two award categories.
The nomination becomes official only after the company has completed this process with the awards team. Official nominees may then be included in nominee announcements, social posts and other campaign activity based on their confirmed communication package.
Find out the Official Nominees of the Finance Magnates Awards 2026.
Companies should confirm early. This leaves enough time to agree on categories, prepare supporting information and take part in nominee activity before voting starts.
Step 3: Submit the CEO After the Brand Is Confirmed
The CEO of the Year awards are not open as a separate public entry. Only companies that are official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominees can submit their current CEO. Individual CEOs cannot enter directly.
An eligible company can submit its CEO for the title that matches its business:
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Brokerage/Prop Firm (B2C) CEO of the Year 2026: for the CEO of a broker, investment platform, trading app, prop trading firm or other company serving traders and consumers.
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Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year 2026: for the CEO of a technology, liquidity, payments, compliance, CRM, data, broker services or institutional trading company.
CEO Eligibility Rules
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The person must be the company’s current CEO.
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The CEO must have held the role for at least six months.
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The CEO must represent an active financial services or fintech company.
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The company must already be confirmed as an official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominee.
What the CEO Form Should Show
The official CEO form is provided by the company’s Finance Magnates account manager. The entry should focus on the CEO’s work and results during the last 6 to 12 months. Strong submissions use clear facts and examples rather than broad claims.
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Business performance and measurable results
-
Leadership and impact on the team
-
Product or service development
-
Contribution to the company and the wider financial sector
Useful proof may include growth figures, market expansion, product launches, service changes, team results, client outcomes, company milestones and sector work. Any figures included should be accurate and easy for the judges to understand.
Please note: Submitting a CEO form does not guarantee a place among the winners. There will be only one Brokerage/Prop Firm (B2C) CEO of the Year and one Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year.
Step 4: Public Voting and Expert Assessment
Once nominations close, confirmed entries move to voting and judging. Public voting opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026. Brand and CEO awards use different scoring weights.
How Brand Award Winners Are Selected
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50% community voting
-
50% expert panel assessment
Industry professionals vote for B2B categories through Finance Magnates channels, while the trading community supports B2C categories through investingLive channels. Judges review the information and evidence supplied for each eligible category.
A brand may compete in more than one approved category, but it will be recognised in the award category where it receives its highest final result.
How CEO of the Year Winners Are Selected
The higher judge weighting places more focus on proven results, team impact and the quality of the information submitted. Meet the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Judges.
Community voting still gives the industry a direct role in supporting the leaders it rates most highly.
Final score: 70% from the FM Awards expert panel assessment and 30% from industry and community voting.
Step 5: Winners Announced at the Gala Dinner
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner in Limassol, Cyprus, on 6 November 2026. Brand winners will receive their awards on stage. The event will also name one Brokerage (B2C) CEO of the Year and one Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year.
The two winning CEOs will receive an official title, a physical trophy, recognition during the Gala, a dedicated winner announcement, social media coverage and one executive interview with Finance Magnates.
How to Prepare a Strong Submission
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Choose the correct route. Start with B2C or B2B, then select the group that matches the company’s audience and work.
-
Use recent facts. Focus on results from the period requested and explain why each result matters.
-
Add numbers where possible. Growth, product use, client results, market reach and team data can make a claim clearer.
-
Keep proof easy to check. Use short examples, direct figures and supporting information that judges can review.
-
Submit early. Early confirmation gives the company more time for category review, CEO entry and nominee campaign activity.
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Nomination FAQs
Does submitting the brand form make my company an official nominee?
No. The form is the first step. The Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company to review eligibility, categories and communication campaign options. The nomination is official only after that process is completed.
Can I nominate a company other than my own?
Yes. Industry professionals, peers and companies may propose a brand. The awards team will then contact the proposed company to discuss the entry.
Can a CEO apply directly?
No. CEO entries are available only through companies that have already become official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominees.
Can a brand enter more than one award category?
Yes. Each official brand nominee must take part in at least two approved award categories. The final categories are agreed with the Finance Magnates Awards team.
What is the nomination deadline?
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination phase closes on 11 September 2026. Companies should submit before the deadline so there is time to complete the confirmation process and, if eligible, return the CEO form.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at the Finance Magnates Awards Gala Dinner in Limassol, Cyprus, on 6 November 2026.
Submit Your Brand Nomination
Ready to take part in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination process?
Submit your brand nomination through the official awards website.
A member of the awards team will then contact you with the next steps.
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 recognise companies and leaders across online trading, brokerage, fintech, payments and financial technology. Since 2009, Finance Magnates has reported on the firms, products and people shaping these sectors. The awards bring that industry knowledge together with public support and expert review.
This guide explains the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination process for both brands and CEOs. The two entries are linked: a company must first secure an official brand nomination before it can submit its current CEO for one of the two CEO of the Year titles.
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Nomination Process at a Glance
The awards move through four main stages, from the first brand form to the winners’ announcement. The key 2026 dates are:
|
Stage |
Date |
|
Brand and CEO nomination deadline |
11 September 2026 |
|
Public voting opens |
28 September 2026 |
|
Public voting closes |
16 October 2026 |
|
Gala Dinner and winners announced |
6 November 2026 |
1) Submit the brand nomination form.
2) Review the eligible group, award categories and communication campaign with the Finance Magnates team.
3) Confirm the company’s official nomination.
4) If eligible, submit the company’s current CEO (your account manager will contact you with the details).
Step 1: Start with the Brand Nomination
The first step is to submit a brand through the Finance Magnates Awards website. A company may submit its own name, and industry professionals or peers may also propose another company. If a third party submits the name, the Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company before any place is confirmed.
Choose B2C or B2B
The correct route depends on who the company serves.
- B2C brokerage/prop firm awards: for companies serving traders, investors or consumers. This includes online brokers, investment platforms, trading apps and prop trading firms.
- B2B fintech awards: for companies serving financial businesses. This includes trading technology, liquidity, payments, compliance, CRM, data and broker service providers, as well as institutional trading firms.
Select the Right Award Group
B2C companies (Brokerage & Prop Firms) may take part at Global, Regional or National level. B2B companies may enter Institutional Trading, Services for Brokers or Tech for Brokers. The best fit should reflect the company’s business model, audience and market reach.
The form should include correct company and contact details, a clear description of the business, and its main strengths. Clear information at this stage helps the awards team place the brand in the right group.
Important: Submitting the brand form does not confirm an official nomination. It records the company’s interest and starts the review and confirmation process.
Step 2: Review Categories and Confirm the Official Nomination
After the nomination is received, a member of the Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company. The team will review eligibility, explain the communication campaign options, and confirm the group that best fits the business.
Each participating brand must compete in at least two award categories.
The nomination becomes official only after the company has completed this process with the awards team. Official nominees may then be included in nominee announcements, social posts and other campaign activity based on their confirmed communication package.
Find out the Official Nominees of the Finance Magnates Awards 2026.
Companies should confirm early. This leaves enough time to agree on categories, prepare supporting information and take part in nominee activity before voting starts.
Step 3: Submit the CEO After the Brand Is Confirmed
The CEO of the Year awards are not open as a separate public entry. Only companies that are official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominees can submit their current CEO. Individual CEOs cannot enter directly.
An eligible company can submit its CEO for the title that matches its business:
-
Brokerage/Prop Firm (B2C) CEO of the Year 2026: for the CEO of a broker, investment platform, trading app, prop trading firm or other company serving traders and consumers.
-
Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year 2026: for the CEO of a technology, liquidity, payments, compliance, CRM, data, broker services or institutional trading company.
CEO Eligibility Rules
-
The person must be the company’s current CEO.
-
The CEO must have held the role for at least six months.
-
The CEO must represent an active financial services or fintech company.
-
The company must already be confirmed as an official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominee.
What the CEO Form Should Show
The official CEO form is provided by the company’s Finance Magnates account manager. The entry should focus on the CEO’s work and results during the last 6 to 12 months. Strong submissions use clear facts and examples rather than broad claims.
-
Business performance and measurable results
-
Leadership and impact on the team
-
Product or service development
-
Contribution to the company and the wider financial sector
Useful proof may include growth figures, market expansion, product launches, service changes, team results, client outcomes, company milestones and sector work. Any figures included should be accurate and easy for the judges to understand.
Please note: Submitting a CEO form does not guarantee a place among the winners. There will be only one Brokerage/Prop Firm (B2C) CEO of the Year and one Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year.
Step 4: Public Voting and Expert Assessment
Once nominations close, confirmed entries move to voting and judging. Public voting opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026. Brand and CEO awards use different scoring weights.
How Brand Award Winners Are Selected
-
50% community voting
-
50% expert panel assessment
Industry professionals vote for B2B categories through Finance Magnates channels, while the trading community supports B2C categories through investingLive channels. Judges review the information and evidence supplied for each eligible category.
A brand may compete in more than one approved category, but it will be recognised in the award category where it receives its highest final result.
How CEO of the Year Winners Are Selected
The higher judge weighting places more focus on proven results, team impact and the quality of the information submitted. Meet the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Judges.
Community voting still gives the industry a direct role in supporting the leaders it rates most highly.
Final score: 70% from the FM Awards expert panel assessment and 30% from industry and community voting.
Step 5: Winners Announced at the Gala Dinner
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner in Limassol, Cyprus, on 6 November 2026. Brand winners will receive their awards on stage. The event will also name one Brokerage (B2C) CEO of the Year and one Fintech (B2B) CEO of the Year.
The two winning CEOs will receive an official title, a physical trophy, recognition during the Gala, a dedicated winner announcement, social media coverage and one executive interview with Finance Magnates.
How to Prepare a Strong Submission
-
Choose the correct route. Start with B2C or B2B, then select the group that matches the company’s audience and work.
-
Use recent facts. Focus on results from the period requested and explain why each result matters.
-
Add numbers where possible. Growth, product use, client results, market reach and team data can make a claim clearer.
-
Keep proof easy to check. Use short examples, direct figures and supporting information that judges can review.
-
Submit early. Early confirmation gives the company more time for category review, CEO entry and nominee campaign activity.
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 Nomination FAQs
Does submitting the brand form make my company an official nominee?
No. The form is the first step. The Finance Magnates Awards team will contact the company to review eligibility, categories and communication campaign options. The nomination is official only after that process is completed.
Can I nominate a company other than my own?
Yes. Industry professionals, peers and companies may propose a brand. The awards team will then contact the proposed company to discuss the entry.
Can a CEO apply directly?
No. CEO entries are available only through companies that have already become official Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominees.
Can a brand enter more than one award category?
Yes. Each official brand nominee must take part in at least two approved award categories. The final categories are agreed with the Finance Magnates Awards team.
What is the nomination deadline?
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination phase closes on 11 September 2026. Companies should submit before the deadline so there is time to complete the confirmation process and, if eligible, return the CEO form.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at the Finance Magnates Awards Gala Dinner in Limassol, Cyprus, on 6 November 2026.
Submit Your Brand Nomination
Ready to take part in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nomination process?
Submit your brand nomination through the official awards website.
A member of the awards team will then contact you with the next steps.
