The Most Influential Firms of 2025 Nominations Now Open

Following on from the success of our previous listings, we are once again opening the year with a celebration of the top firms across the FinTech and Financial Services space.


The Most Influential List

The Most Influential list shines a spotlight on the innovative and disruptive firms transforming the FinTech sector.

Whether you’re a bank, hedge fund, vendor, service provider, payment provider, asset manager, or start-up pushing boundaries, this is your opportunity to be recognised.

Being featured on the list sets companies apart, showcasing their standout performance, growth, and innovation. It’s more than recognition—it’s an opportunity to drive success and establish firms as industry leaders.

Meet our Advisory Panel

This year’s shortlist has been compiled by our expert advisory panel who have pulled together the companies in the sector that they believe will make a real impact in 2025.

Each panelist brings a wealth of expertise and deep knowledge of the sector, helping to define what it means to be a truly influential firm in FinTech.

Their insights and assessments are crucial in identifying companies that are not only innovative and disruptive but are also setting the standard for excellence in the industry.

How the Process Works

A step-by-step guide of the process

This year's shortlist has been curated by our expert advisory panel, highlighting the companies they believe will significantly shape the sector in 2025.

You have the chance to nominate a firm you believe will make a big impact in 2025, fill in the form above, and our advisory panel will review your nomination.


Nominations Deadline: 30th January 2025



Our expert advisory panel finalises this year's list, selecting the companies they believe will make a significant impact in the industry this year.

The list will be officially announced on the release day of The Financial Technologist Magazine: The Most Influential Technology Firms of 2025.

Before this, we will contact you to confirm if you have made the list and provide you with the opportunity to write an article for the magazine.


List Released: 31st March 2025

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Harrington Starr's magazine, The Financial Technologist, offers insights on industry trends, thought leadership, and best practices. We support professional development and foster a sense of community within the fintech sector. Through sharing knowledge and promoting discussion, we help drive the industry's growth and innovation. Our goal is to inform, inspire, and connect professionals, driving success in the financial technology field.

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