Musrefy Award 2026

Musrefy Awards

Excellence is measured… and achievement is honoured

An annual award recognising excellence and achievement by people, institutions and initiatives in the banking and financial sector.

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Closes on 26 November 2026 22:10 (UTC)

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Times are in Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).

Award tracks and categories

60 awards

Central Banks & Monetary Policy

CBMP 3 awards
  1. CBEA

    Central Banking Excellence Award

    Central Banking Excellence Award

    Honours institutional performance that advances central banking and monetary work.

    Central Banks & Monetary Policy

    View award Central Banking Excellence Award
  2. MBIDA

    Monetary & Banking Infrastructure Development Award

    Monetary & Banking Infrastructure Development Award

    Honours initiatives that develop national monetary, settlement and banking infrastructure.

  3. CNSA

    Currency Design & Security Features Award

    Currency Design & Security Features Award

    Honours currency issues outstanding in design, identity, durability and security features.

Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

FRSS 9 awards
  1. BFRSA

    Banking & Financial Regulation and Supervision Award

    Banking & Financial Regulation and Supervision Award

    Honours regulatory and supervisory frameworks that strengthen the soundness and efficiency of the financial sector.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Banking & Financial Regulation and Supervision Award
  2. FPOA

    Financial Oversight & Public Audit Award

    Financial Oversight & Public Audit Award

    Honours effective practices that protect public funds and strengthen accountability and transparency.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Financial Oversight & Public Audit Award
  3. PFMA

    Public Financial Management Award

    Public Financial Management Award

    Honours efficient financial planning and management of budgets, spending and public resources.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Public Financial Management Award
  4. TAA

    Tax Administration Award

    Tax Administration Award

    Honours progress in tax collection, tax services, compliance and digital transformation.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Tax Administration Award
  5. CTFA

    Customs Administration & Trade Facilitation Award

    Customs Administration & Trade Facilitation Award

    Honours improved customs procedures, faster trade and stronger control and compliance.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Customs Administration & Trade Facilitation Award
  6. ZMRD

    Zakat Management & Resource Development Award

    Zakat Management & Resource Development Award

    Honours efficient zakat collection and resource management that maximises its social impact.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Zakat Management & Resource Development Award
  7. CIPA

    Customer & Investor Protection Award

    Customer & Investor Protection Award

    Honours initiatives that strengthen rights, fairness, transparency and trust in the markets.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Customer & Investor Protection Award
  8. DIPA

    Deposit Insurance & Depositor Protection Award

    Deposit Insurance & Depositor Protection Award

    Honours systems and initiatives that protect depositors and support trust and financial stability.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Deposit Insurance & Depositor Protection Award
  9. FSCPA

    Financial Stability & Crisis Preparedness Award

    Financial Stability & Crisis Preparedness Award

    Honours initiatives that strengthen stability, early warning and crisis response.

    Regulation, Supervision & Financial Stability

    View award Financial Stability & Crisis Preparedness Award

Financial Institutional Excellence

FIE 6 awards
  1. IEA

    Institutional Excellence Award

    Institutional Excellence Award

    Honours institutions achieving well-rounded performance and lasting results in line with best practice.

    Financial Institutional Excellence

    View award Institutional Excellence Award
  2. GTCA

    Governance, Transparency & Compliance Award

    Governance, Transparency & Compliance Award

    Honours practices that strengthen governance, disclosure, integrity and institutional compliance.

  3. IDTA

    Innovation & Digital Transformation Award

    Innovation & Digital Transformation Award

    Honours innovative digital solutions that improve performance, services and business models.

  4. CXA

    Customer Experience Award

    Customer Experience Award

    Honours institutions that give their customers an easy, reliable and outstanding experience.

    Financial Institutional Excellence

    View award Customer Experience Award
  5. FIASA

    Financial Inclusion & Access to Services Award

    Financial Inclusion & Access to Services Award

    Honours initiatives that widen access to financial services for individuals and enterprises.

  6. SRIA

    Sustainability, Resilience & Institutional Impact Award

    Sustainability, Resilience & Institutional Impact Award

    Honours sustainable performance, operational resilience and economic and social impact.

Banks & Islamic Finance

BIF 4 awards
  1. BLA

    Banking Leadership Award

    Banking Leadership Award

    Honours banks leading in performance, innovation, services and market impact.

  2. IBLA

    Islamic Banking Leadership Award

    Islamic Banking Leadership Award

    Honours excellence in Sharia-compliant products, services and governance.

  3. DBSA

    Digital Banking Services Award

    Digital Banking Services Award

    Honours secure, reliable digital services that improve the customer experience.

  4. PTFA

    Project & Trade Finance Award

    Project & Trade Finance Award

    Honours effective financing solutions for projects, trade and economic growth.

Insurance, Reinsurance & Takaful

IRT 4 awards
  1. ISLA

    Insurance Sector Leadership Award

    Insurance Sector Leadership Award

    Honours insurers outstanding in performance, products, services and reach.

    Insurance, Reinsurance & Takaful

    View award Insurance Sector Leadership Award
  2. RILA

    Reinsurance Leadership Award

    Reinsurance Leadership Award

    Honours efficiency in managing risk, providing protection and supporting insurance markets.

    Insurance, Reinsurance & Takaful

    View award Reinsurance Leadership Award
  3. TILA

    Takaful Insurance Leadership Award

    Takaful Insurance Leadership Award

    Honours takaful models outstanding in governance, performance and service to participants.

    Insurance, Reinsurance & Takaful

    View award Takaful Insurance Leadership Award
  4. IPCA

    Innovation, Policyholder Experience & Claims Award

    Innovation, Policyholder Experience & Claims Award

    Honours solutions that improve the policyholder experience and the speed and fairness of claims settlement.

Investment, Assets & Capital Markets

IACM 3 awards
  1. IAWMA

    Investment, Asset & Wealth Management Award

    Investment, Asset & Wealth Management Award

    Honours professional performance in managing and growing investments, assets and wealth.

  2. BISA

    Brokerage & Investor Services Award

    Brokerage & Investor Services Award

    Honours quality brokerage, easy trading, and investor protection and service.

    Investment, Assets & Capital Markets

    View award Brokerage & Investor Services Award
  3. CMSIA

    Capital Markets Sustainability & Innovation Award

    Capital Markets Sustainability & Innovation Award

    Honours solutions that develop markets and strengthen efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

Finance, Exchange & Remittances

FER 3 awards
  1. FLSA

    Financing & Leasing Services Award

    Financing & Leasing Services Award

    Honours flexible financing solutions that meet the needs of individuals and enterprises.

    Finance, Exchange & Remittances

    View award Financing & Leasing Services Award
  2. MFA

    Microfinance Award

    Microfinance Award

    Honours initiatives that support small business owners and under-served groups.

    Finance, Exchange & Remittances

    View award Microfinance Award
  3. ERCSA

    Exchange, Remittance & Currency Services Award

    Exchange, Remittance & Currency Services Award

    Honours secure, fast and innovative currency exchange and money transfer services.

Payments & Fintech

PFT 3 awards
  1. EPWA

    E-Payments & Wallets Award

    E-Payments & Wallets Award

    Honours secure, easy and widely used payment and digital wallet solutions.

  2. IFSA

    Innovative Fintech Solutions Award

    Innovative Fintech Solutions Award

    Honours technology solutions that tackle financial challenges and deliver scalable value.

  3. FSA

    Fintech Startups Award

    Fintech Startups Award

    Honours promising startups with innovative financial solutions and models.

Technology, Communications & Digital Security

TCDS 4 awards
  1. BFTSA

    Banking & Financial Technology Solutions Award

    Banking & Financial Technology Solutions Award

    Honours technology systems that improve the efficiency and performance of financial institutions.

    Technology, Communications & Digital Security

    View award Banking & Financial Technology Solutions Award
  2. CDIA

    Communications & Digital Infrastructure Award

    Communications & Digital Infrastructure Award

    Honours reliable digital infrastructure that keeps financial services connected and running.

    Technology, Communications & Digital Security

    View award Communications & Digital Infrastructure Award
  3. CDPA

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Award

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Award

    Honours solutions that protect systems and data and reduce risks and threats.

    Technology, Communications & Digital Security

    View award Cybersecurity & Data Protection Award
  4. AIADA

    Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Award

    Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Award

    Honours intelligent applications that improve decisions, efficiency and the customer experience.

    Technology, Communications & Digital Security

    View award Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Award

Credit Rating & Information

CRI 3 awards
  1. CRA

    Credit Rating Award

    Credit Rating Award

    Honours quality, independence and transparency in assessing creditworthiness and credit risk.

    Credit Rating & Information

    View award Credit Rating Award
  2. CIRA

    Credit Information & Reporting Award

    Credit Information & Reporting Award

    Honours accurate, comprehensive information that supports credit decisions and risk management.

  3. ICRMA

    Innovation in Credit Rating Methodologies Award

    Innovation in Credit Rating Methodologies Award

    Honours new methodologies and technologies that improve the accuracy and effectiveness of ratings.

Audit & Financial Valuation

AFV 3 awards
  1. AAA

    Audit & Assurance Award

    Audit & Assurance Award

    Honours quality, independence and adherence to standards in audit and assurance work.

    Audit & Financial Valuation

    View award Audit & Assurance Award
  2. ABVA

    Asset & Business Valuation Award

    Asset & Business Valuation Award

    Honours accuracy, professionalism and transparency in valuing assets, businesses and enterprises.

  3. IPSTA

    Innovation & Digital Transformation in Professional Services Award

    Innovation & Digital Transformation in Professional Services Award

    Honours digital tools that improve the quality and efficiency of financial professional services.

Financial Knowledge, Media & Culture

FKMC 5 awards
  1. TCPDA

    Training, Consulting & Professional Development Award

    Training, Consulting & Professional Development Award

    Honours programmes and services that build skills and improve institutional performance.

  2. BFMJA

    Banking & Financial Media and Journalism Award

    Banking & Financial Media and Journalism Award

    Honours accurate, professional coverage that deepens understanding of banking and financial issues.

  3. BFDCA

    Banking & Financial Digital Content Award

    Banking & Financial Digital Content Award

    Honours original, engaging and trustworthy digital content in finance.

    Financial Knowledge, Media & Culture

    View award Banking & Financial Digital Content Award
  4. FALA

    Financial Awareness & Literacy Award

    Financial Awareness & Literacy Award

    Honours initiatives that improve financial knowledge, behaviour and decision-making.

    Financial Knowledge, Media & Culture

    View award Financial Awareness & Literacy Award
  5. BFEA

    Banking & Financial Events Award

    Banking & Financial Events Award

    Honours influential professional events for sharing knowledge and building relationships.

    Financial Knowledge, Media & Culture

    View award Banking & Financial Events Award

Related programme: Musrefy Ambassadors for Financial Knowledge, Media & Culture 2027 (MKFCA)

Professional Organizations

PO 2 awards
  1. PODA

    Professional Organizations Development Award

    Professional Organizations Development Award

    Honours organizations active in representing professionals, developing the sector and serving their members.

  2. PCIA

    Professional Collaboration & Initiatives Award

    Professional Collaboration & Initiatives Award

    Honours initiatives and partnerships that strengthen cooperation, integration and the exchange of expertise.

Banking & Financial Leaders

BFL 5 awards
  1. BFELA

    Banking & Financial Executive Leadership Award

    Banking & Financial Executive Leadership Award

    Honours executive leaders who delivered transformation and influential institutional results.

  2. BFSLA

    Banking & Financial Specialist Leadership Award

    Banking & Financial Specialist Leadership Award

    Honours outstanding leadership expertise in a banking or financial specialism.

  3. IBFWA

    Inspiring Banking & Financial Woman Award

    Inspiring Banking & Financial Woman Award

    Honours women leaders of achievement, influence and professional example.

  4. YBFLA

    Young Banking & Financial Leader Award

    Young Banking & Financial Leader Award

    Honours young leaders with achievements and promising professional impact.

  5. BFKEA

    Banking & Financial Knowledge and Expertise Award

    Banking & Financial Knowledge and Expertise Award

    Honours experts who contributed to research, training, knowledge transfer and the profession.

Professional Honorary Recognition

PHR 2 awards
  1. MPY

    Musrefy Person of the Year 2026

    Musrefy Person of the Year 2026

    An honorary recognition of a person who made an outstanding impact on the sector during the year.

    Professional Honorary Recognition

    View award Musrefy Person of the Year 2026
  2. LPAA

    Lifetime Professional Achievement Award

    Lifetime Professional Achievement Award

    Recognises a long career that left a lasting mark on banking and finance.

Musrefy 100

M100 1 award
  1. M100-2026

    Musrefy 100 List 2026

    Musrefy 100 List 2026

    An unranked list of the hundred most influential and contributing people in the sector.

Participation packages

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Institution nominations in 8 categories

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19 to 24 applications for the institution's persons

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USD 6,000.00

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Award ceremony for eight persons

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How judging works

  1. Eligibility check

    The awards team checks each nomination against the category conditions and, when someone else made the nomination, the nominee's consent.

  2. Conflict-of-interest declarations

    Each judge declares any conflict of interest for every nomination before scoring; a declared conflict excludes the judge from that nomination.

  3. Weighted criteria

    Judges score each criterion separately and the published weights produce one weighted score per nomination.

  4. Double approval

    Results are approved by two different members of the awards team before they are announced, and scores are locked from the first approval.

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