
10th Annual FinTech & Banking Awards 2025: WINNERS LIST
Held in Partnership with Tier 1 law firm, Ashurst, and media partner Australian FinTech, the 10th Annual FinTech & Banking Awards recognised and celebrated fintech and banking success; the entrepreneurs and their teams that have started great businesses, created great products, created the new jobs and the new investment opportunities, and scaled their businesses globally.
The Winners are:
1. BEST USE OF AI IN FINTECH & BANKING
Sponsor: IN AI TODAY
Winner: Apate.ai
2. BEST YOUTH FINANCE APP or SERVICE
Sponsor: TANK STREAM LABS
Winner: WeMoney
3. BEST INNOVATION IN PAYMENTS
Sponsor: AUSTRALIAN FINTECH
Winner: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
4. BEST INVESTMENT PLATFORM/APP
Sponsor: LOYAL VC
Winner: Perpetual Corporate Trust
5. BEST FINTECH-BANK PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor: VISA Direct
Winner: AMP Bank with Engine by Starling and PwC
6. YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR (Under 35)
Sponsor: NGM GROUP
Winner: Julian Fayad, Founder, LoanOptions.ai
7. FEMALE LEADER OF THE YEAR
Sponsor: Macquarie University
Winner: Armina Rosenberg, Co-Founder of Minotaur Capital
8. LEADER OF THE YEAR
Sponsor: UK Government in Australia
Winner: Leann Jones, Co-Founder, Nimo Industries
9. BEST GROWTH STORY
Sponsor: VANTA
Winner: Bridgit
10. ASHURST STARTUP OF THE YEAR
Sponsor: ASHURST
Winner: Just Fund
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!