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High-profile Industry Figures
Join the Industry's Most High-profile Figures in Celebrating!
Since 2014, the Global Banking & Markets AWARDS (formerly the Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Awards) has been recognising the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers.
The exhaustive selection process involves close examination of deal size, tenor, structure, and distribution; analysis and background of the borrower and their accessibility to financing; with extra credit for those deals demonstrating high quality execution, accessing new pools of liquidity, innovative structuring, and opening-up new markets.
Bringing together the industry’s most high-profile figures, the Global Banking & Markets: Africa AWARDS ceremony is an opportunity to raise the profile of the financial markets with the international investment community, and to inspire future issuance by African companies.
Discover More About Our Awards Ceremony and Exclusive Digital Assets
Awards Ceremony & Dinner: Celebrate success at our prestigious awards night with colleagues, clients, and industry leaders. Enjoy premium tables for up to 10 guests, with exclusive VIP seating offering front-row views and champagne service. Winners can bring their team on stage, capture the moment with professional photography, and take home a personalised award tombstone.
Digital Assets Package: Maximise your win with a digital tombstone and personalised social media card for use in communications and marketing. Gain exposure with two official GBM social media announcements, reaching 100,000+ impressions and 2,500+ clicks per post. Digital assets are yours for 12 months with unlimited reach.
Celebrate your success in style and maximize the impact of your win. Learn more and secure your place today!
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- Showcase your win
- Make valuable connections
- Celebrate
Showcase your win
Showcase your win
Winning an award is a testament to your dedication and success.
Attending the ceremony maximizes this achievement, reinforcing your brand’s commitment to excellence and respect for the industry.
Your presence showcases your leadership, gives your team a well-deserved moment in the spotlight, and positions your business among the top in the industry.
Make valuable connections
Make valuable connections
Our Award ceremonies bring together industry leaders, experts, potential collaborators, and future clients—all in one room.
Offering unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic, celebratory setting.
Engage with fellow industry leaders, sparking valuable partnerships, mentorships, or client relationships.
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate your team’s achievements with your key clients and other industry leaders.
Create valuable team-building experiences, allowing your team to enjoy a well-deserved night off while celebrating your company’s commitment to excellence.
Roll out the red carpet - enjoy an evening complete with great food, great entertainment and moment of anticipation.
Criteria to Enter
Deal of the Year Awards:
The Deal of the Year Awards acknowledge exceptional transactions and deals that have had a major influence on the business and financial sectors. These awards celebrate the creativity, complexity and overall achievement of the deals, as well as the people behind them.
- Deals submitted must have closed between 28th October 2023 & 8th November 2024
- One deal/submission can be entered into a maximum of two categories
- Banks and Advisers submitting for Deals of the Year may only nominate one deal per award category
- Submissions must have confirmed consent from the Issuer/Borrower to be considered
House Awards:
The House Awards recognise and honour outstanding performance by organisations for their exceptional achievements. The winners gain recognition, visibility, and are able to better establish themselves as market leaders within their fields.
- Each submission can only be entered into one category
- Only performance from 28th October 2023 through to 8th November 2024 will be considered
- Only submissions that are fully complete by the stated deadline will be considered
Individual Awards:
The Individual Awards recognise and honour outstanding performance by individuals for their exceptional achievements. The winners gain recognition, visibility, and are able to better establish themselves as market leaders within their fields.
- Each submission can only be entered into one category
- Only performance from 28th October 2023 to 8th November 2024 will be considered
- Only submissions that are fully complete by the stated deadline will be considered
Investor Awards:
The Investor Awards aim to recognize exceptional funds that have performed excessively well over a 1- or 3-year period. The winners gain recognition, visibility, and are able to better promote themselves as market leaders within their given markets.
- Each fund may be submitted to either the 1 year, 3 years, or both categories
- Performance of the funds will be evaluated against benchmarks over a 1 year or 3-year period and will include the YTD performance as well for the given calendar year
- Only entries that are fully completed by the stated deadline will be given consideration
Nominate
PROCESS TO ENTER:
- All submissions must be received by COB on Friday 8th November 2024
- Winners will be notified of their success from w/c 10th February 2025
- The Global Banking & Markets: Africa AWARDS Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
Judging Process: These awards are independently determined and awarded by Global Banking & Markets (“GBM”), and therefore represent the opinion of GBM. The significant resource and weighting we dedicate to our market sounding process for each of our awards globally, in conjunction with our own market knowledge, is what informs our final decisions.
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Celebrate your success in style and maximize the impact of your win. Learn more and secure your place today!
Accommodation
Mount Nelson
Address:
76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
We recommend booking in advance as rooms are expected to sell out quickly.