Award Winners
World’s Best Investment Banks 2026: North America
North America's investment banks overcame early market disruptions, then surged with major M&A, IPO, and debt deals in 2025.
Awards
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Award Winners
World’s Best Investment Banks 2026: Western Europe
Western European investment banks powered through 2025, dominating IPOs, M&As, and debt deals, driving innovation and record-breaking market growth.
Winner Insights
Houlihan Lokey: Hiring Top Talent Is The Key
Houlihan Lokey’s global co-heads of corporate finance, Jay Novak and Larry DeAngelo, discuss the sector-focused strategy that earned their firm the award for Best Investment Bank for M&A in North America.
Winner Insights
Rand Merchant Bank: Cautious Optimism
Rob Leon, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Rand Merchant Bank, explains Africa’s opportunities to become a global investment hub.
Winner Announcements
PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The World’s Best Financial Innovation Labs 2026
Global Finance has announced selections for the World’s Best Financial Innovation Labs as part of the annual Innovators awards for...
Winner Announcements
PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The Innovators 2026 – Top Global Financial Innovations
Global Finance has named the Top Global Financial Innovations as part of its annual Innovators Awards for 2026. This is...
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The Innovators 2026 – The Most Innovative Banks And Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies
Global Finance has named the Most Innovative Banks and Fintechs globally and regionally as part of the annual Innovators Awards...
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The Innovators 2026 – Top Financial Innovations By Region
Global Finance has named the Top Financial Innovations across seven regions as part of the annual Innovators Awards for 2026....
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Announces 33rd Annual Best Bank Awards And Names The World’s Best Banks By Region 2026
Global Finance has announced its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The list of Best Banks by Region...
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026
Global Finance has announced its 19th annual awards for the World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions. A full report on the...
Winner Announcements
PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Announces 33rd Annual Best Bank Awards And Names Western Europe’s Best Banks 2026
Global Finance has announced its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The honorees for 23 countries, territories, and...
Winner Announcements
PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Announces 33rd Annual Best Bank Awards And Names North America’s Best Banks 2026
Global Finance has announced its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The North American honorees are presented here....