Banks that delivered solid financial results while demonstrating prowess in developing new products, services and the employment of new technology, came out on top in the Banker Awards 

The best banks in 2018 from western Europe.

The best banks of the past 12 months from central and eastern Europe.

The best banks of the past 12 months from the Asia-Pacific region.

The leading banks over the past 12 months from the Americas.

The cream of the crop for 2018 from the Middle East.

Africa's top lenders from 2017.

In order to find success in the Bank of the Year awards, banks need to demonstrate not only resilience in their balance sheet and finances, but also trail-blazing achievements in areas such as overall strategy, success in multi-channel banking and financial inclusion. This year, we made awards in 141 countries. The global and regional winners are profiled here.

The best banks in 2017 from western Europe.

The best banks of the past 12 months from central and eastern Europe.