The Ghana Fintech Awards 2023 took place on Saturday, 9th March 2024, at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The event highlighted the best in financial technology and focused on balancing innovation and rules in the digital economy.
The Ghana Fintech Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes the outstanding contributions of Financial Technology (FinTech) companies and banking institutions in Ghana. It celebrates their achievements in building competitive and sustainable businesses amidst a fast-paced and challenging environment. Moreover, the awards aim to promote Ghana’s competitive advantage in FinTech and foster a resilient financial technology ecosystem for economic growth and financial inclusion.
Over the years, the Ghana Fintech Awards has expanded its scope, acknowledging a broader range of FinTech companies and embracing emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the digital landscape. This growth reflects the adaptability and versatility of FinTechs, which have become integral to every industry with an online presence or e-commerce.
This year’s event was supported by partners such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Virtual infosec africa, Ghana Commercial Bank, Tap Tap Send, Intelligent Card Production System, Oakwood Green Africa, Smart Infraco, Liquid, Eazytagg Technologies, and She Guards, among others, who contributed to the success of the awards..
Winners of the Ghana Fintech Awards 2023:
- Mobile Banking App of the Year: CalBank App
- Digital Bank of the Year: First Atlantic Bank
- ESG Bank of the Year: CalBank
- Banking Innovative Product of the Year (Retail): Stanbic Bank
- Banking Innovative Product of the Year (SME/Corporate): First Atlantic Bank’s Corporate Pay
- Fintech & Bank Partnership of the Year: Jumo, Ecobank & MTN
- Fintech & Non-bank Partnership of the Year: Broadspectrum Digital Payments & Nedco App
- Agritech of the Year: Agrospectrum Limited
- Healthtech of the Year: DrugNet
- Insurtech/Pentech Company of the Year: Hubtel Insurance, Insurerity Digital
- Fintech Personality of the Year (Male): Razak Awudulai (Broadspectrum Group)
- Fintech Personality of the Year (Female): Mary Boateng-Coleman (Brassica Pay)
- Fintech CTO/CIO of the Year: Lovestone E. Mamattah (Broadspectrum Group)
- Young Fintech Leader of the Year: Jeremy Quainoo (Jumo)
- IT/Tech Firm of the Year: Broadspectrum Limited
- Leading Payments Technologies Service Provider: eTranzact Ghana Ltd
- Fintech Discovery of the Year: Broadspectrum Digital Payment
- Emerging Technology of the Year: WeWire Africa
- Blockchain Company of the Year: Paybox
- Leading Fintech Solutions Provider: AppsnMobile
- Fintech Platform of the Year: Jumo Ghana
- Fintech Innovation of the Year: Motito Limited
- UI/UX Fintech Company of the Year: MTN Ghana
- E-Commerce Solution of the Year: Credstore Africa
- Cybersecurity Company of the Year: Innovare Africa
- Compliant Fintech Company of the Year: Broadspectrum Digital Payment
- Regulator of the Year:
- Fintech for Financial Inclusion Firm of the Year: Jumo Ghana
- Female-Led Fintech Company of the Year:
- Fintech Start-up of the Year: Broadspectrum Digital Payment
- Fintech Company of the Year: Broadspectrum Digital Payment
The Ghana Fintech Awards 2023 not only celebrated the achievements of these remarkable companies and individuals but also highlighted the transformative power of financial technology in shaping Ghana’s digital economy. As Ghana continues its journey towards becoming a leading FinTech hub in Africa, events like this play a crucial role in recognizing and fostering innovation, compliance, and excellence in the industry.
