www.wealthandfinance-news.com FinTech Awards 2025 Best Blockchain Education Platform 2025 As the world finds itself at a pivotal moment, on the very precipice of digital revolution as never seen before, it’s of utmost importance to close the skill gap around the world – so we’re all prepared for the innovation that’s right on our doorsteps. Bridging the gap is Learn Crypto Global, and here we highlight the company’s offerings after recently recognising it in our FinTech Awards 2025. We also hear more about Founder Rick Baker below.
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Contents 4. Learn Crypto Global: Best Blockchain Education Platform 2025 8. GBST: Best Wealth Management Platform 2025 – EMEA 9. RS Data Tech Ltd: Leading Provider of Credit Report Solutions 2025 – UK 10. Wiseman Finance Limited: Leading Commercial Finance Broker 2025 – South East England 11. TPP: Best Subscription-Based Investment Platform 2025 – UK 12. Bantokens: Best FinTech Tokenization Platform 2025 – Latin America & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 13. UpSlide: Best Financial Services AI Automation Solution 2025: UpSlide 14. Platonic: Leading Decentralized Collateral Management Experts 2025 & FinTech & Investment Pioneer of the Year 2025: Violet Abtahi 15. Maplerad Limited: Most Innovative Fintech Company 2025 – Africa 16. Quantios: Best TCSP Industry Software Company 2025 & RegTech Innovation Excellence Award 2025 17. Short Selling MI: Best FinTech Short‑Selling Insights Platform 2025 – Italy & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 18. Vincenzo Rauccio: Most Influential FinTech Entrepreneur 2025 (Italy): Vincenzo Rauccio
4 | FinTech Awards 2025 Best Blockchain Education Platform 2025 “Understand what’s happening to the world around you and prepare yourself so you don’t miss out on this life changing opportunity.” From cryptocurrency to web3, blockchain to AI and digital currencies, Learn Crypto Global is a premier provider of education to demystify the ever-evolving subjects which are becoming even more integral in our fast-paced world. With global clients, Learn Crypto Global provides first class education in blockchain, digital tech, and finance in multiple languages, all to fill the monumental skills gap between where technology is today and where it will be in the not so distant future. Founder Rick Baker told us: “There is a massive gap in the market from people who have been there, understanding risks and rewards and shaping the digital world as we know it now.” This is truly where Learn Crypto Global comes in as the award-winning education company delivers bite-size lessons for different price levels (including free of charge lessons) and in multiple languages to break down barriers and provide everyone with accessible learning. The company’s core goals are to educate, empower and onboard as many people as possible to thrive in the ever-changing digital world of web3. By making everything accessible to learners on a global basis, this shift is entirely possible and achievable even quicker than before. Covering four different languages, so far, the company breaks everything down into easily consumable, downloadable resources for people around the world. Furthermore, with the power of the platform’s development, Learn Crypto Global will soon be able to offer its modules and resources in any language. As technology evolves, translation is made easier and more accurate and will therefore be carried out digitally in a matter of hours rather than human translation which may take a matter of weeks. What’s impressive about the Learn Crypto Global’s platform is that the resources are easily tailored to the needs of each learner in a matter of hours. All a student needs to do is contact the company and explain their needs, and the Learn Crypto Global platform will respond with a bespoke training matrix that ensures they achieve and excel. Always working hard to address any pain points of its learners, around the globe, Learn Crypto Global offers access to premium content for bespoke courses and top-tier learning to minimise, and even close, the skills gap in the market. Especially concentrating on underserved communities, Rick shared: “We serve these communities by identifying what they need for digital skills in their native language and from a tech point of view. We provide bespoke learning for all people to make everything accessible.” Rick continued: “We’re not just building another platform we’re building the future of how people learn and how they prove what they know. In 2025, trust and transparency are so important across the board, we believe that education should be global, inclusive, assessable, and truly owned by the learner.” By extension, especially from an institution’s point of view, not everything can be tangibly tracked and monitored, but, with Learn Crypto Global’s technology, everything can be tracked so we can see exactly where a learner is hitting a hurdle. Rick added: “Tracking everything on the blockchain is transparent and monitorable in real time.” Using blockchain technology as a solution for learners’ success, the company has truly hit more than milestones, it has improved many individuals’ experiences of learning and achievement in the digital age. The company has truly hit more than milestones, it has improved learning and achievement in the digital age. “We are building the digital infrastructure for the future, with bespoke learning platforms for everything – but right now it’s for blockchain.” Believing that it is truly important to remove barriers for people across the world, Learn Crypto Global continues to establish itself as a reliable source of information while supporting people of all walks of life. No matter what someone is looking for in the digital sphere, this company has the right tools in place to train anyone – at any skill level. This is especially important as many people are looking for a way to start out in their careers. However many people are also searching for new ways to evolve with the times, but all learners can be satisfied by Learn Crypto Global’s platform. As we balance in this pivotal moment, between the technology we know now and the technology to come – Learn Crypto Global gets us up to speed and more. With deep insights, the business’ team of three highly experienced individuals – before the team expands – ensures that learners from all communities can experience simple explanations of some of the most seemingly complex digital technologies to an outsider. Breaking down barriers to provide a platform of information, learning and achieving globally acceptable qualifications. When looking for team members, Rick commented: “The right person is essential and is the difference between make or break when growing a business. Everyone needs the right values, vision, and drive for the mission, and you can teach any skills but you can’t teach values and attitude. We make sure everyone’s pulling their weight in very much a unit culture, we need to have aligned traits across the team to make sure we’re all rowing in the same direction and always on the same page.” Establishing itself as a reliable source for blockchain education, especially as learning should be accessible for everyone while enabling everyone to progress in their careers, Learn Crypto Global identifies what people want to do. If this means real estate then a module can be added in relation to blockchain technology in real estate, as an example. Adding modules can be tailored, in addition to core modules and extra learning for a multitude of disciplines for careers, hobbies, and interests. All of this, and more, has helped Learn Crypto Global to stay at the very cutting edge of its sector, especially as the world is changing so rapidly. Rick added: “The shift from the infancy of computer based technology back in the 1980’s to global domination took almost 20 years. Now there is nothing in our lives that is not dependant on a computer microchip is some way. And then the shift from cash to card technology seemed to happen so much quicker. But now the development and progression of blockchain will be lightning fast in comparison. Just even the shift to a wider acceptance of digital payments is already happening so quickly and soon the shift will be the global acceptance of cryptocurrencies. How long until every major business accepts crypto payments? Implementing Jul25149 As the world finds itself at a pivotal moment, on the very precipice of a digital revolution, one that we have never seen before. It’s of the utmost importance that we close the ever growing, global skill gap, so we’re all prepared for the innovation that’s already reshaping our global economy. Bridging this gap is Learn Crypto Global, and here we highlight the company’s offerings after recently recognising it in our Fintech Awards 2025. We also hear more about Founder Rick Baker below.
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6 | FinTech Awards 2025 things such as these is only a matter of time, and people need a way to understand and be educated. Through both free and paid courses, Learn Crypto Global are on a mission to provide the training and educational platform that is affordable for everyone from talks/lectures to building and integration into mainstream curriculums. Additionally, we offer a white label education packages for institutions and corporate companies. “This type of course is tailored to their needs to get staff trained up while also responding to the needs of school leavers and college leavers. “The Learn Crypto Global platform has the ability and flexibility to develop courses and progression tailored to their needs of individuals and businesses alike. Covering the training needs of staff through to school and college leavers. The biggest issue of the digital shift is that the entire education system isn’t ready, and individuals are having to resort to teaching themselves via social media. And the problem with the education system is that it is run by educationalist with no real business related experience. So the Learn Crypto Global platform bridges that void.” “Let us guide you on this exciting digital journey.” Earning testimonials such as: “I was worried about what a cashless society meant for me and my business and what would replace it. I thought the course broke down all the terminology really well and made it easy to understand... Highly recommend this to anyone.” – James, London, and “I found this course really informative, I had heard about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency before but wasn’t sure until i took the course and now understand what it’s all about.” – Jen, Chelmsford, the close-knit Learn Crypto Global team is pleased to have such a positive impact. From individuals to corporate teams, the company continues to educate a broad range of people for web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the innovative use of AI. With Learn Crypto Global, everything is more simple, streamlined, and accessible. The years to come are looking particularly exciting for the business as it responds to the shifts in the digital realm with its progressive learning platform. Rick told us: “Over the next 6 months our platform will identify bottlenecks in learning to provide extra educational materials. This allows us to reach anyone in any corner of the world in new digital technologies.” The future of digital technology is rapidly changing and, in order to evolve with the changes, it’s important to consider how you can upskill and upgrade your learning. Don’t get left behind, especially as Learn Crypto Global can offer the most up-to-date lessons for the tech revolution. Atop all of this, Learn Crypto Global will have “over 100 lessons on our platform, with downloadable resources in eight languages. We’ll be pushing this across Europe and out to the wider market around the world, via global marketing and the securing of partnerships with major universities. We’re set to attend the web summit alpha start up programme exhibition in Lisbon this November and we’ll be attending more large blockchain and web3 events as we expand the team and build exciting tech that will reshape the future of education. “As we go through a global growth and development programme over the next 6-12 months, working with different universities and institutional partners to develop full scholarships, Learn Crypto Global is set to integrate degrees in blockchain.” Especially as American universities already have blockchain courses, it’s important for that development of courses to be made available across the rest of the world. Wealth and Finance International is proud to announce Learn Crypto Global’s success in our Fintech Awards this year, and we look forward to seeing where its platform takes its learners as the digital landscape continues to shift. For expert AI powered learning across blockchain, web3, cryptocurrencies, and more, reach out to Learn Crypto Global today. https://learn-crypto-global.learnworlds.com/money-lead-magnet Contact: Rick Baker Company: Learn Crypto Global Website: https://learncrypto.global/
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8 | FinTech Awards 2025 Best Wealth Management Platform 2025 – EMEA We’ve been there: How GBST managed its own platform upgrade without disruption. Delivering large-scale technology change is often likened to changing a plane’s engine mid-flight. The stakes are high: how do you modernise critical systems while maintaining uninterrupted service for clients? At GBST, we understand the challenge because we’ve lived it. When the time came to enhance our flagship Composer platform to the latest technology, we committed to a transformation that safeguarded continuity, met evolving expectations, and ensured long-term value, all without requiring any data migration or disrupting our clients’ day-to-day operations Financial institutions worldwide face a common challenge. Technology is evolving rapidly, and so are regulators’ and clients’ expectations. Many firms operate with legacy infrastructure that was never designed for today’s interconnected, digital-first environment. At the same time, they are under pressure to control costs, launch new propositions faster, and provide better client experiences across every channel. Upgrading core systems can seem like a logical step, but it’s also daunting . Any disruption to day-to-day operations can create reputational risk, damage client trust, and trigger compliance concerns. Many of our clients face this reality, and it’s exactly the challenge we navigated ourselves when we upgraded Composer. Here’s what we learned from our experience and how it can help you navigate your own technology journey. GBST has partnered with many of the world’s leading financial services organisations since 1983. Forty years in this sector have shown that technology firms must innovate to succeed. Our flagship product, Composer, has long served as a strong, reliable wealth administration platform for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. But expectations have shifted. Clients now demand faster onboarding, greater automation, cloud native SaaS, and seamless integration. Anticipating these needs and recognising some of our architecture limitations, we decided to modernise Composer and ensure it would continue to deliver strategic value in a fastevolving market. Technology transformation is rarely just a technical exercise. It’s as much about culture and coordination as it is about infrastructure and code. One of the key reasons our transformation succeeded was the level of cross-functional collaboration across the business. Product managers, engineers, compliance leads, and client support teams all actively shaped the programme. Everyone understood what was at stake and were committed to protecting our clients from disruption. We also adopted a continuous feedback loop. This helped us course-correct early, spot issues before they escalated, and build confidence in the process. Strong leadership alignment played a crucial role in driving the programme forward. Our executive team recognised early that this wasn’t simply a technology upgrade. It was a business transformation affecting nearly every part of the organisation. By tying the programme to GBST’s broader strategic goals, we ensured that decisions were guided by long-term priorities rather than short-term convenience. This clarity helped the teams stay focused and aligned, even when the programme encountered complexity. We learned firsthand that technology transformation cannot, and should not, be rushed. Our multi-year timeline reflected our deep commitment to safeguarding our clients’ operational integrity. Carefully rebuilding Composer’s foundations allowed us to deliver a modern, stable platform that seamlessly integrates with client operational and servicing workflows. Rigorous planning and testing ensured our upgrade never compromised our clients’ ability to meet their obligations or serve their customers effectively. Our experience in proactively upgrading Composer means we deeply understand how to support our clients in their modernisation and transformation initiatives. Composer is now cloud-native, highly secure, and specifically designed to adapt as your business evolves. Clients benefit from faster onboarding, reduced operational overheads, and smoother compliance processes with consistent outcomes. Whether it’s new regulations, digital innovation pressures, or changing customer demands, Composer is built for adaptability because we’ve navigated these challenges ourselves. Our journey offers practical insight for financial services organisations navigating their own technology transformation. Every programme differs, but the risks, complexities, and opportunities often follow familiar patterns. We know what it takes to change the engine mid-flight and still land safely, so we can help you build a roadmap that protects operations, supports growth, and sets your business up for long-term success. If you’re planning a platform upgrade or facing pressure to modernise, GBST and Composer can help you move forward with confidence. We’ve done it for ourselves and we can do it for you. Contact: Andrew Boniface Company: GBST Web Address: gbst.com GBST consistently delivers outstanding investment administration technology so its clients can continue providing the best possible service to their customers. The company’s ongoing investment in upgrading Composer has given it unique insights into successfully managing complex technology transformations, positioning it as a trusted partner for your own future challenges. We hear directly from GBST CEO Robert DeDominicis, as the company is highlighted in our FinTech Awards 2025 and awarded its esteemed title.
AIM-Jul25271 Leading Provider of Credit Report Solutions 2025 – UK Celebrated in our FinTech Awards 2025 RS Data Tech is a consumer-first, innovative business with an easyto-use digital platform which was expertly crafted for gaining integral credit insights. Furthermore, its digital financial services have helped it to surpass its competitors as RS Data Tech makes itself available via every means possible while offering solutions of the highest quality. We heard from Director Cody Silvester as the company is recognised in this year’s instalment of Wealth and Finance International’s prestigious programme. From live credit reports and scores, completely on demand, to credit alerts and monitoring, and credit dispute support, RS Data Tech ensures that its customers are aware of every change at all times. Additionally, its customers are encouraged to feel in full control at all times through RS Data Tech’s payment history tracking system, with utilisation insights, and rent reporting to transform monthly rent payments into an excellent credit-building tool. “Every feature is designed to put people back in control of their financial future, whether that’s protecting them from fraud, improving their score to unlock better deals, or helping them save money day-to-day.” Atop this, leaving no stone unturned, this leading UK-based financial technology company also protects its customers by offering dark web monitoring so they can avoid scams and identity theft. These three core branches of RS Data Tech’s operations are what have positioned it at the forefront of its industry, and its customers couldn’t be happier. Jo C. said: “RS Data Tech are friendly, straight talking experts who specialise in generating secondary revenue. As their seamless integration adds value to our customers and business I can highly recommend working with them.” David B. commented: “RS Data Tech go out of their way to contact us and give us regular updates on how our campaign is going and are very responsive. They’re always looking at how they can improve things and are always open to suggestions.” RS Data Tech’s clients include, but are not limited to, individuals seeking transparent access to their financial data, and partners who use its trailblazing technology to deliver prequalified leads and eligibility solutions. The company’s unique approach to client service is centred around transparency, reliability, and empowerment. Cody added: “Whether it is supporting consumers directly or powering partner services, we focus on delivering value, clarity, and trust. We stay ahead by listening to what consumers need most and by adapting our technology to meet those needs. Continuous investment in secure API frameworks and advanced analytics ensures accuracy and reliability, while ongoing alignment with regulatory standards guarantees that our solutions remain both innovative and trusted.” “We are proud that our services don’t just provide data – they create confidence, opportunities, and financial inclusion for people across the UK.” Truly driven by a consumer-first culture, where accountability and entrepreneurial thinking thrives, RS Data Tech values its team members who are all highly experienced pre-qualified financial offers from the UK and US. By the end of this year, RS Data Tech aims to be recognised as the UK’s most trusted consumer credit insight platform while paving the way for international growth. Its core priorities for evolution include its expansion of pre-qualified lending offers to cover more products (mortgages, car finance, and insurance), greater adoption of open banking to give consumers richer financial insights, international reach – exploring opportunities to replicate our model in select overseas markets – and enhanced B2B solutions with more co-branded and whitelabel partnerships with banks, brokers, and fintech platforms. The years ahead are bubbling with excitement as RS Data Tech continues to offer exceptional credit insights and digital financial services to a plethora of customers. Here’s to the company’s recognition in this year’s FinTech Awards. Contact: Cody Silvester Company: RS Data Tech Ltd Website: https://rsdatatech.com/
10 | FinTech Awards 2025 Leading Commercial Finance Broker 2025 – South East England Based in Oxfordshire, Wiseman Finance Limited is a commercial finance brokerage providing tailored funding solutions to businesses across the UK. The brokerage was founded in 2017 by Lee Wiseman, a finance professional with extensive industry experience. In less than a decade, Wiseman Finance has earned a remarkable reputation for its expert guidance, responsive service, and unwavering commitment to finding the right solution for every client it serves. Regulated by the FCA, Wiseman Finance Limited prides itself on offering fast, flexible finance options designed to support business growth. Serving a diverse client base – ranging from startups and SMEs to property developers and logistics firms, including those with limited credit history – the brokerage specialises in asset finance, business loans, invoice and cashflow finance, and bridging and development funding. Driven by a team with more than 35 years of combined financial experience, Wiseman Finance Limited’s internal culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a genuine commitment to its clients’ success. These values directly shape the brokerage’s unique selling point: personalised, responsive service backed by deep industry expertise. Internally, Wiseman Finance fosters a supportive environment wherein every member of the team is encouraged to take ownership of their role, share insights, and contribute to continuous improvement. When expanding the team, Wiseman Finance Limited searches for candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Above all, the brokerage values individuals who are solution-driven and passionate about helping businesses thrive through smart, accessible services – an approach that is directly reflected in Wiseman Finance Limited’s outstanding customer service. “Our approach to client service is built on responsiveness, transparency, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs,” Nicola told us. “From initial enquiry to completion, we prioritise regular updates, straightforward advice, and a hands-on approach to ensure clients feel supported at every step. We also invest time in understanding their business goals, structuring deals that are not only competitive but genuinely beneficial. Ultimately, our goal is to build long-term relationships based on trust, reliability, and consistently delivering results.” To achieve this goal, Wiseman Finance Limited recognises that it must remain at the cuttingedge of an ever-evolving market. To do so, the brokerage actively invests in technology, training, and strategic partnerships, staying closely aligned with market trends and regulatory changes through continuous professional development, industry events, and engagement with funders and FinTech providers. To improve efficiency and ensure compliance, Wiseman Finance Limited’s team regularly reviews and refines internal processes, while also adopting new tools that enhance both the customer journey and brokerage performance. This expert combination of hands-on industry experience and a forward-thinking mindset means that Wiseman Finance Limited is able to offer innovative, future-ready finance solutions that evolve alongside the needs of its clientele. In fact, Wiseman Finance Limited has developed and is planning to soon launch an innovative online software tool that has been designed to streamline the brokering process from start to finish. The platform will allow the brokerage to work with its clients to submit applications, upload documents, and generate tailored finance options in real-time, significantly reducing turnaround times. By automating key stages of the process – such as credit assessment, lender matching, and proposal generation – the brokerage aims to improve efficiency for clients and lenders alike. The tool will also integrate with the brokerage’s CRM and funder portals, ensuring a seamless and data-driven experience that keeps Wiseman Finance Limited ahead in the evolving financial landscape. This will be Wiseman Finance Limited’s focus for the future: streamlining the brokering process and enhancing the client experience. It also plans to strengthen its presence across key sectors, alongside investing internally into team development and infrastructure. These endeavours will support its growing client base, whilst preserving the renowned personalised services that earned Wiseman Finance Limited the title of South East England’s Leading Commercial Finance Broker 2025. “The remainder of 2025 and beyond marks an exciting period of growth and innovation,” Nicola shared. “Our long-term vision is to position Wiseman Finance Limited as a market leader in commercial finance – driven by technology, powered by people, and trusted by businesses across the UK.” Contact: Nicola Wiseman Company: Wiseman Finance Limited Web Address: www.wiseman.finance Jul25081 Commercial finance is often shaped by scale, speed, and standardisation, meaning that smaller businesses are often left underserved and overlooked. In this space, independent brokers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between specialist lenders and the businesses that need them most. Based in Oxfordshire, Wiseman Finance Limited has built a reputation for doing exactly that – working with clients to ensure they receive the right finance for their business, at a rapid rate. As Wiseman Finance Limited is named in the FinTech Awards 2025, we learned more from New Business Manager, Nicola Wiseman.
11 | FinTech Awards 2025 Jul25024 Best Subscription-Based Investment Platform 2025 – UK Traditional wealth management is flawed, plagued by high fees, vague promises, and portfolios that rarely deliver. The landscape is shifting, however, and leading the revolution against traditional wealth management methodologies is TPP, a company providing investors with a revolutionary investment solution that showcases elite traders and their investment strategies – and making these strategies available to all suitable investors via a transparent, cost-effective subscription model. We heard more from Co-Founder Lane Clark below. TPP is a disruptive FinTech platform, built for investors who tire of stale, overpriced wealth management that consistently underperforms. It serves a diverse client base, ranging from seasoned investors to frustrated professionals seeking more control, transparency, and performance than they had ever received from a traditional wealth manager. These clients are given a smarter way to invest, with TPP providing direct access to carefully designed trading strategies run by its own professional traders. Striving to put the power back into the investor’s hands, TPP’s services include a fully automated trading platform, strategy diversification tools, robust performance tracking, and a simple user experience. Instead of paying hidden fees for “buy and hope” portfolios, TPP’s clients can tap into real, actively managed strategies that aim to deliver stronger, more resilient returns whether the markets are booming or tanking. “For us, the best client service is about delivering what others don’t: performance, clarity, and true transparency,” Lane told us. “We never hide behind vague updates or opaque fee structures. Instead, we keep clients fully informed with real-time performance dashboards, clear reporting, and fast, human responses when they need support. Ultimately, we believe that the best service is measured by trust, and trust comes from consistently delivering what we say we will.” TPP offers its clients a smart, automated trading platform that bridges the gap between DIY investing and overpriced wealth managers. Every element of the platform is built strategically, utilising technology that evolves alongside the market. TPP constantly tests and refines its trading models to remain ahead of shifts in global markets, and actively monitors emerging trends, factor models, AI integrations, and risk management innovations. What’s more, the platform’s traders adapt their strategies in real time, and TPP’s tech delivers this straight to its clients’ portfolios with no delays or hidden costs. By combining this dedication to technological advancement with the unrivalled experience of real traders – not just algorithms – TPP is successful in remaining on the front foot, providing its clients with an edge over outdated, passive approaches. In a crowded market, TPP does not only stand out for its technological innovation but also for its internal culture, driven by a team that has propelled the company from strength to strength. Rather than hiring those who default to doing things the way they have always been done, the company opts for candidates who question everything, stay curious, and have the nerve to challenge industry norms. At its core, TPP builds its team with individuals who are data-driven yet human, striking a rare balance to deliver human judgement backed by robust systems, never blind trust in algorithms alone. “We are relentlessly curious,” Lane stated. “Our team constantly reviews market data, economic shifts, and emerging tech to refine and enhance our platform. We’re also obsessed with feedback: we listen to our traders, our partners, and our clients to find new ways to improve. We reinvest in tech, test new tools, and never assume that what worked yesterday will work tomorrow. That mindset is what keeps us ahead in a market that never sits still.” TPP was built to disrupt a stale industry, and that mission has not changed. Over the next few years, the company aims to double down on what it knows to be working: delivering more trading strategies, technological enhancements, and ways for investors to take back control from old-school wealth managers. These areas have proven incredibly successful for the company, earning TPP the recognition as the UK’s Best Subscription-Based Investment Platform 2025. Looking ahead, TPP is expanding its strategy range to provide clients even greater choice and flexibility, while investing heavily in new risk management and real-time performance tools. Ultimately, the next few years for TPP are about scaling responsibility, delivering performance, and staying laser-focused on making wealth management better for everyone who dares to approach it differently. “TPP isn’t just another ‘FinTech spin’ on stale wealth management; we’re an entirely different way for investors to achieve performance and transparency,” Lane concluded. “We exist because too many investors have been stuck paying high fees for poor results. We’re here to change that, and every award we win is proof that the old way is on borrowed time.” Contact: Lane Clark Company: TPP Web Address: www.tppglobal.io
12 | FinTech Awards 2025 Best FinTech Tokenization Platform 2025 – Latin America & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 “Bantokens is a platform specialized in monetization and payment processing for webcam models and studios in Latin America. It emerged as a fast, low-cost solution tailored to this industry, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, México and Argentina, where many international payments were blocked or charged high fees,” said the company’s very own Carlos Rojas. Clients can use Bantokens to convert tokens or digital income into money, deposited into local accounts via Daviplata, Nequi, banks, or other wallets. The company’s dedication to streamlining its clients’ experience, through innovative solutions, has meant that it has positioned itself at the intersection of FinTech and the creator economy. Carlos added: “We provide a suite of solutions designed to simplify and optimize how digital entertainers, studios, and platforms manage and monetize their earnings.” Investing in three core areas, technology and data, compliance and trust, and customercentric innovation, the business works closely with regulators and financial partners to ensure that it is always up to date and staying ahead of new requirements – for the benefit of its clients. Furthermore, delivering accessibility and education, personalized support, outstanding trust building skills and compliance, all in a speedy and reliable manner, Bantokens’ essence revolves around client strategy and satisfaction. With a dedicated team and devoted culture as its unique selling point, the company – and its platform – understands client needs and requirements to offer a way to financial security. Always adapting and staying agile, Bantokens seeks people who embody its values. Carlos enthused: “That alignment between culture and people is what turns our technology into a trusted solution, and ultimately, that’s what sets Bantokens apart” “Bantokens is more than a payment processor — we are building the financial backbone of the digital entertainment industry, ensuring our clients have access to the same cuttingedge financial tools as any other modern sector.” Bestowed with the prestigious accolade of Best FinTech Tokenization Platform 2025 – Latin America, Bantokens has further solidified its presence in the FinTech sphere as its recognition pushes it even further into the spotlight. Deservingly, Bantokens has also been awarded with its Client Service Excellence Award for this year – a true testament to the work it does for its clients and partners. Here’s what some of its clients had to say: Angel shared: “Incredible, there is none like this one. Until now, there has not been one like it. It has always been the best of the best. I hope it continues to work as it is, that it never falls. Incredible, it is better that it exists.” Gintama commented: “Excellent app since the money I receive arrives immediately and without worries, I love this app!” According to Carlos, for the years ahead, Bantokens will be focusing on three core pillars: Expanding financial services: rolling out new products like smart savings tools, expanded microcredit, and insurance tailored to creators and studios. Regional growth: deepening our footprint in Colombia while accelerating expansion into other Latin American markets where creators face the same payment and access-tofinance challenges. Technology upgrades: investing in API infrastructure and automation to make payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent, with a focus on cross-border capabilities. This award-winning FinTech tokenization platform is continually making waves in the industry, and Bantokens is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Contact: Carlos Rojas Company: Bantokens Website: https://bantokens.com/ With expertise in training for models and studios, accounting and legal support, account management, flexible payments, and remote tech support, Bantokens has caught our eye. Also boasting offerings such as exclusive events, a benefits club, referral program, and instant microloans, the company’s platform unites the FinTech space with clients across its region and beyond. We heard more as the platform was recently recognised in this year’s FinTech Awards.
AIS-Jul25190 Best Financial Services AI Automation Solution 2025: UpSlide Teams across the country face mounting pressures to deliver high quality documents at speed, yet many are still held back by manual processes and fragmented tools. The time lost to formatting, version control, and inconsistent branding adds up fast, draining resources and disrupting workflows. UpSlide integrates directly into Microsoft 365 to solve these challenges at the source. With intelligent automation and brand compliance built in, it helps teams produce polished, accurate deliverables faster – reducing friction, improving consistency, and freeing up time for strategic work. We caught up with CEO Julien Villemonteix below, as UpSlide is named in the FinTech Awards 2025. Located in Paris, UpSlide is an AI-powered, document automation and brand compliance software built within Microsoft 365. The company has developed a solution specifically for the financial and professional services industries, with the primary purpose of helping teams create accurate, brand compliant documents more efficiently. Trusted by firms of all sizes, from scaleups and industry leaders, UpSlide’s expert consultants and client success managers work closely with each firm to provide hands-on implementation, tailored training, and long-term support. UpSlide began in 2011 with two consultants, Antoine Vettes and Philippe Chazalon, who were frustrated by how much time was spent on repetitive, manual work. They set out to rethink how professionals use Microsoft 365, developing a tool that would let people focus on the work that really matters. Over the years, UpSlide has grown from an idea into a platform used by financial and professional services firms worldwide. The company continues to develop features that respond to real challenges, with its most recent feature releases including embedded AI tools and Track Changes for PowerPoint, designed to support both document creation and reviewing. “We don’t do plug-and-play rollouts,” Julien told us. “Instead, we work closely with each client to understand their workflows, goals, and change management needs with tailored implementation plans. From day one, they’re supported by a dedicated team of in-house experts who oversee the entire process, from scoping and training to continued usage. Ultimately, the most important thing to us is quality – not just of our product, but also of how we show up for our clients. We believe in thoughtful, well-paced rollouts, expertled support, and a genuine long-term partnership mindset. That’s how we maintain a 4.86/5 CSAT score and a 98% renewal rate.” At the core of UpSlide’s success is its people, the driving force behind the company’s product quality and service excellence. As a scaling business, UpSlide is committed to delivering a premium experience, made possible by a team that embodies its core values of excellence, trust, and happiness at work. These principles shape every aspect of the company’s culture, from client support to internal collaboration. By fostering an environment where individuals can grow and thrive, UpSlide ensures that workplace wellbeing translates directly into high quality output, long-term retention, and strong client relationships. Externally, the company makes the market a priority. Its team works closely with clients and partners to understand their evolving needs, fostering a strong feedback culture where new features are regularly tested and refined. UpSlide also utilises a wide network of partners, gaining invaluable industry insights that help shape product roadmaps. From collaborating on feature releases to working alongside firms to share insights, UpSlide masterfully adopts a range of perspectives to form a holistic view of the market and its needs. Beyond reacting to market shifts, UpSlide spends equal time investing in understanding them. Through independent research, such as reports on investment banking burnout and the financial advisory landscape, the company identifies trends early and translates them into actional guidance and product evolution. With such an all-encompassing approach to navigating the market’s evolving landscape, UpSlide views itself not just as a provider, but as a trusted provider assisting its clients to stay ahead. Looking ahead, AI is a primary focus for UpSlide in the coming years. Having already established itself as a leader in automation and brand compliance, the company is now shaping a roadmap to also lead the field of AI-powered productivity. One key area the team will be addressing is the growing strain on senior reviewers, caused by the surge in deliverables. Ultimately, UpSlide aims to ease that pressure by implementing practical, intelligent tools such as Track Changes and beyond. “The rest of 2025 and the years ahead are about building on what we already do best through new features and resources for our clients,” Julien explained. “We will continue delivering UpSlide as a premium product and high quality service that our clients rely on but will also be exploring how we can extend that same value to the broader professional services space.” Contact: Julien Villemonteix Company: UpSlide Web Address: www.upslide.net
14 | FinTech Awards 2025 Leading Decentralized Collateral Management Experts 2025 & FinTech & Investment Pioneer of the Year 2025: Violet Abtahi Designing and building financial infrastructure which enables the global coordination of capital, reduces the cost of trust to near zero, and unlocks scalable financial access, Platonic is finding new ways to better the future of financial management and framework architecture. CEO Violet Abtahi said: “We’re not just decentralizing finance, we’re rearchitecting trust, enabling autonomous capital, and unlocking frictionless coordination. aOS serves as the foundational infrastructure layer that makes all capital intelligent, compliant, and composable.” Working with global clients, including crypto-native trading firms, regulated custodians, financial institutions, hedge funds, and exchanges, Platonic’s solutions aid organizations to handle complex financial workflows with unprecedented efficiency and security. “Platonic is redefining how capital markets operate – turning finance into a network of intelligence that synchronizes global value in real time. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re architecting a new foundation where assets are digital, intelligent, and interoperable by default,” enthused Violet. The firm’s devoted approach to each client, as it offers effective and trustworthy solutions, ensures that they can unlock their true potential and thrive. Platonic’s aOS™ solution is a programmable finance infrastructure that aids institutions in their daily operations, especially by providing intelligent collateral management systems, automated workflows, and more. Reducing risks with accuracy and security, enhanced liquidity, efficiency and transparency, this solution enhances cost savings and capital unlocking. Supporting her network of “exceptional and philosophically aligned architects who think across domains, understand the deep intersection of technology and finance,” Violet guides deeply experienced individuals who are all driven to build foundational infrastructure for global coordination, collaboration, and the industry’s overall health. Violet enthused: At the core of everything we do is this: we codify trust, eliminate counterparty risk, and automate the full lifecycle of capital creation and coordination. “Our flagship Collateral Solution is the institutional unlock for a new era of finance – where collateral is programmable, margining is automated, and privacy is a native layer of risk management.” “We imagine a world where every human has access to coordinated capital, where value moves without friction, and where financial systems exist to serve people. Finance is no longer just about moving money – it’s about orchestrating intelligence.” Violet leads the firm’s activities as the backbone of the team’s streamlined work. She actively encourages the team as 2025 continues to be a pivotal year for enhanced cross-market interoperability and deeper growth rooted in institutional finance. Violet added: “We are expanding our reach into private credit, structured products, and real-world asset tokenization – laying the foundation for intelligent infrastructure across all forms of capital.” Not simply serving clients, Platonic collaborates and partners with companies and institutions which search for ways to enhance and build the future of finance across the map. Violet told us: “We’ve lived the complexity of institutional finance across banks, funds, and trading desks. That’s why our approach is grounded in deep integration and long-term alignment. We meet clients where they are – but always build toward where markets are going. “Together with our partners, we’re shaping how value moves across the planet. We’re laying the foundation for a financial system that is as intelligent, adaptive, and connected as the internet itself.” Striving to stay ahead of trends, regulations, and the industry as a whole, Platonic works directly with clients that are helping the industry to evolve. Delivering superior privacy, guaranteed consistency, true decentralization, and a robust consensus, Platonic’s aOS™ solution makes transformation and forward-thinking adaptability possible. Visit the website below for more information on how to contact Platonic for a highly successful future. Website: https://platonic.io/ AIS-Jul25162 The Asset Operating System™ (aOS™) is a transformational global finance solution for the global financial landscape. Introducing Platonic is an honour as it is bestowed with two awards in this year’s awards programme. We explore aOS™ from Platonic in light of its recent recognition. Platonic
15 | FinTech Awards 2025 Most Innovative Fintech Company 2025 – Africa Maplerad is a pioneering innovator committed to empowering businesses in building, sending, receiving, and managing payments globally through a single powerful infrastructure. We explore this award-winning global payment infrastructure with an African heart as Maplerad celebrates its win in our FinTech Awards 2025. From global enterprises to startups taking their first steps, Maplerad is an outstanding partner for AI-powered stablecoin and fiat payment solutions that can help them in all of their financial endeavours. After successfully establishing Wirepay in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya in 2020, Co-Founders Miracle Anyanwu and Obinna Chukwujioke found their app to be a quick success for cross-border fiat and cryptocurrency payments. Approaching their pre-seed funding round in 2021, the dynamic duo found themselves being supported by external businesses which sought the same backend powering Wirepay was built with. Its seed round, led by Valar Ventures in 2022, raised $6M at a $30M valuation. This truly solidified the company’s solution on the map, but the best was still to come. In 2023, Maplerad surpassed $100M in transaction volume. Expanding to Cameroon following the rapid and dedicated use of its solutions, Maplerad works with FinTech companies, marketplaces, on-demand services, and SMEs of all kinds across an ever-growing list of countries across the continent while also impacting global payment infrastructures. Holding PCI-DSS and ISO-27001 certifications and operating under rigorous KYC, AML, and CFT systems, while always leveraging secure banking relationships, Maplerad is a trusted provider of solutions that keep fraud and risk in check throughout every transaction. Offering multi-currency wallets enabling customers to send, receive, and store money, instant global payouts to bank accounts, virtual USD cards for spending and bulk issuing, and so much more, Maplerad has much to share with customers. Staying true to its mission to fuel ambition and break financial borders for businesses across Africa, Maplerad is the perfect partner for businesses looking for bespoke solutions for each of their challenges. The team at Maplerad work tirelessly together to achieve more for businesses across the region as they know that traditional finance across Africa is fragmented. As each country, currency, and license present hurdles for its users, Maplerad consistently pushes to unify complexity with a single API so that businesses can launch their own services, solutions, and features in moments instead of months. Extending its power even further, Maplerad also supports businesses with managing licenses, compliance, and banking relationships to the highest degree – freeing up time and delivering peace of mind at every turn. Maplerad has experienced 99.9% uptime and over 3,000 businesses join its movement for global accounts with mobile money capabilities, nearinstant payouts, and robust data and reporting tools coming part and parcel with every adaptable feature. Its core products – from multi-currency wallets and accounts to instant virtual USD cards and bulk issuing, global FX and transfers to on-demand account issuance, and identity and compliance tools – Maplerad helps businesses to take control of their finances and their daily operations. Even if you’re just starting out, there’s a way to scale up your business with Maplerad’s financial technology solutions. We’re delighted to bestow the company with its accolade for 2025, especially as it is setting the pace for FinTech companies no matter the location. Maplerad is truly a powerhouse for payment infrastructure and we’re sure its impact will ripple out around the world for the years to come. Company: Maplerad Limited Website: https://maplerad.com/ Africa’s Payment Infrastructure Powerhouse
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