As Islamic banks continue to post impressive figures compared to their conventional counterparts, The Banker launches its inaugural awards aimed at celebrating this financial sector. With a global award, regional winners for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, as well as 13 country prizes, the awards show what an impressive geographical reach Islamic finance has established.

The Deals of the Year winners from Africa.

The Deals of the Year winners from Asia-Pacific.

The Deals of the Year winners from Americas.

The Deals of the Year winners from Europe.

The Deals of the Year winners from the Middle East.

The Banker's Central Bank Governor of the Year awards celebrates the officials that successfully steered their countries through the economic turbulence of 2012.

The Banker's Finance Minister of the Year awards celebrates the officials that successfully steered their countries through the economic turbulence of 2012.

This year has brought with it even more uncertainty for banks, with stagnating growth and increased regulation. The Banker’s 13th Bank of the Year Awards celebrates the banks that have taken on these challenges, using them as an opportunity to re-evaluate and innovate.

The regional disparity when it comes the fortunes of the financial markets has been as stark as ever throughout 2012, from the continued malaise in Europe to further growth in Asia and Latin America. Yet throughout all of the world’s continents, there have been some stellar performances, the most impressive of which are saluted here.