Bank Indonesia was celebrated for its national supervisory intelligence platform, which strengthens cyber resilience by integrating cyber maturity assessments, incident reporting and risk detection into one unified system. Security Bank's mobile banking initiative was awarded for its improved user experience, digital onboarding and scalable transaction capabilities, enhancing customer engagement and service accessibility across retail banking. In partnership with ACI Worldwide, the bank transformed its payment infrastructure into a unified, scalable platform with real-time processing, ISO 20022 integration and automation, improving operational efficiency and transaction reliability. NIUM’s cloud-native and API-first payments infrastructure was recognised for enabling high-volume, real-time cross-border transactions across more than 190 countries, with scalability, automation and regulatory integration. Alliance Bank and Juristech were recognised for their Retail Loan Origination System (RLOS) that automates the consumer lending process, enhancing decisioning capabilities and reducing turnaround times, leading to improved operational efficiency and customer experience Bank Sinopac and Moody’s were honored for their digitalisation of the full business lending lifecycle, improving efficiency and supporting business growth through integrated workflows and embedded risk analytics. Kuala Lumpur, 14 May 2026 – The TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur, recognised key achievements in banking and financial services technology across Asia Pacific. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the prestigious The Asian Banker Summit 2026, the foremost annual meeting for decision makers in the financial services industry in the Asia Pacific region. Financial Risk Technology Innovation awards Bank Indonesia received the award for Best Cyber Security and IT Risk Management Technology Initiative for its notable national supervisory intelligence platform. The platform integrates critical functions such as cyber maturity assessments, incident reporting, critical infrastructure mapping and analytics into a unified operating model. By strengthening system-wide cyber resilience and improving visibility into the bank’s cybersecurity posture, Bank Indonesia achieved early risk detection and comprehensive cybersecurity management, ensuring safer and more resilient financial systems in the region. Financial Technology Innovation Awards Security Bank was awarded Best Mobile Banking Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific for its initiative that enhances customer engagement, digital onboarding and scalable transaction capabilities. With its updated mobile platform, the bank has improved service accessibility, driving customer adoption and increasing digital engagement. In collaboration with ACI Worldwide, Security Bank transformed its payment infrastructure by consolidating fragmented systems into a unified, scalable platform that supports real-time processing and ISO 20022 integration. This enhanced operational efficiency, improve transaction reliability and enable future-ready digital payments. Alliance Bank, in partnership with Juristech, was awarded Best Consumer Lending Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific, for implementing an advanced Retail Loan Origination System (RLOS) that digitalises and automates the entire consumer lending process. The platform features real-time decisioning, dynamic multi-product credit scorecards and AI-ready capabilities. It streamlines workflows, reduces turnaround times and integrates seamlessly with ecosystem partners, enhancing customer experience, improved efficiency and stronger operational resilience. Bank Sinopac, in partnership with Moody’s, was awarded the Best Business Lending Technology Initiative for its innovative digitalisation of the full lending lifecycle. The bank’s solution integrates origination, financial analysis, credit approvals and portfolio management, supported by embedded risk analytics and seamless workflows. This initiative demonstrates strong improvements in lending efficiency, support business growth, reduced errors and reinforces credit risk discipline across Asia Pacific. Tonik Digital Bank, in partnership with Finastra, was awarded Best Consumer Lending Technology Initiative for a Digital Bank in Asia Pacific, for its innovative cloud-based lending platform that enables end-to-end digital loan origination, credit decisioning and disbursement. Designed specifically for underserved customers, the platform leverages cloud-native infrastructure to provide speed, flexibility and operational efficiency. Bank Muamalat, in collaboration with Mambu, was awarded Best Cloud Based Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific, for implementing a fully cloud-native, Shari'ah-compliant banking platform known as "Atlas." This unified digital ecosystem integrates onboarding, payments, financing and lifestyle services, enabling rapid innovation and operational efficiency. The cloud-native architecture and composable banking platform provide a scalable solution that allows the bank to deliver differentiated customer propositions, setting a benchmark for cloud-based financial services in Asia Pacific. Ethswitch, in collaboration with BPCBT, was awarded Best Financial Inclusion Technology Initiative in Africa , for developing a national interoperable payments infrastructure that connects banks, merchants and individuals, reducing fragmentation and broadening access to digital financial services. This initiative sets a precedent for financial inclusion, overcoming structural barriers to extend services to underserved populations across Africa. Financial Technology and Platform Awards NIUM was awarded Best Cross-Border Payment Technology Platform in the World for its cloud-native and API-first payments infrastructure, which facilitates real-time cross-border transactions across over 190 countries. The platform achieved high scalability, automation and regulatory integration in cross-border payments alongside expanding global reach and operational resilience. It enabled faster, more efficient and compliant international transactions. Fireblocks was awarded Best Blockchain Technology Platform in Asia Pacific for its innovative blockchain platform that powers digital asset services across 95+ global banks. With over $14 trillion in digital asset transactions secured, Fireblocks’ platform bridges the gap between institutional-grade production and cutting-edge blockchain innovation, setting a new standard for financial institutions. Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 Best Blockchain Technology Platform in Asia Pacific – Fireblocks Best Business Lending Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Bank Sinopac & Moody's Best Cloud Based Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Bank Muamalat & Mambu - “Atlas” Best Consumer Lending Technology Initiative for a Digital Bank in Asia Pacific - Tonik Digital Bank & Finastra Best Consumer Lending Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Alliance Bank & Juristech Best Cross-Border Payment Technology Platform in the World - NIUM Best Cyber Security and IT Risk Management Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Bank Indonesia Best Financial Inclusion Technology Initiative in Africa - Ethswitch & BPCBT Best Mobile Banking Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Security Bank Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific - Security Bank & ACI Worldwide View the detailed evaluation criteria and scorecard for Financial Technology Innovation Awards here. About the awards The TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards is among the most respected and comprehensive programmes for technology implementation in financial services globally. It recognises outstanding achievements and best practices across financial institutions, fintechs and technology partners, based on a rigorous and transparent evaluation process that assesses implementation quality, scalability and sustainable business impact against global benchmarks. Media contact Nanda Lakhwani Editor TAB Global Email: nlakhwani@tab.global
