Pioneers of Digital Finance is an award program organized by KPMG Turkey and the Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FINTR) and aims to promote innovative applications in the financial sector. This prestigious program, which has been held since 2023, aims to accelerate sectoral development by bringing together the pioneers of the financial technology ecosystem.
As part of the competition, institutions that shape the future of the financial world are evaluated by expert jury members. The winners take the stage during Istanbul Fintech Week, organized by FINTR every year, and receive their awards.
We encourage all institutions that contribute to the transformation of digital finance and make a difference in the sector to apply for this award program.
Pioneers of Digital Finance
Banks and fintech startups that develop innovative projects in the field of financial technologies.
Applications are made between January and March each year.
Awards are given in seven categories: Leading Bank, Visionary Bank, Most Collaborative Bank, Global Leading Fintech, Rising Fintech, Innovative Fintech and Financial Inclusion.
Applications are evaluated by the jury members between March and April.
The award ceremony is held within the scope of Istanbul Fintech Week, Turkey's first and largest global financial technology event. For detailed information about Istanbul Fintech Week, you can visit the event page.