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Qorus–Accenture Banking Innovation Awards

30 NOVEMBER 2022 ESFERIC, BARCELONA

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The Qorus*–Accenture Banking Innovation Awards is a global competition showcasing the best new ideas and practices transforming the banking industry. (*Efma is now Qorus)

Making the exceptional visible

The Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards have been serving as a catalyst for innovation in the banking sector since their inception in 2013. This global competition rewards the best new ideas and practices that are transforming the industry for the benefit of banks and customers alike. The 2022 awards attracted a record-breaking 681 entries from 242 banks in 57 countries. It culminated in an award ceremony in Barcelona in November 2022, with a truly global audience of some 60+ senior industry leaders from almost 20 countries. View the 2022 award winners and read our press release.

The 2023 edition is now open for entries. For more information on the awards, visit the Banking Innovation Awards Portal.

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Qorus–Accenture Banking Innovation Awards 2021 Highlights

The awards have celebrated noteworthy innovation since 2013. In 2021 800+ innovations were received from some 300 institutions! Here are the highlights.

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LATEST INNOVATION TRENDS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

The human face of banking

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Why enter the Banking Innovation Awards?

The awards recognize the most innovative initiatives and ideas in banking. Winners are awarded by their peers with a rigorous, independent judging process and are recognized at an awards ceremony.

By entering you will benefit from:

Innovation and inspiration

Help promote a culture of innovation in the banking industry and benchmark your innovation against those of other banks.

Recognition

Achieve the recognition of your colleagues and peers, and gain public acclaim for your organization as an innovation leader.

A global network

Network with other executives who are driving innovation and be inspired by the creativity and boldness of your peers.

2023 award categories

Qorus and Accenture believe that the key to success in today’s challenging markets is to develop an innovation committed DNA to be fostered by sharing successful experiences and new ideas. Our 2023 categories are:

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Innovations that use data, analytics and AI at scale to improve the bank’s offerings, experiences and operations.

Offering Innovation

Concepts that enhance or transform the products or functions which generate revenue for banks, such as credit, payments, open banking and others.

Digital Marketing & Sales

Innovations that transform the bank’s awareness generation, positioning, lead management and conversion, and related customer communication.

Reimagining the Customer Experience

Significant enhancements in the bank’s distribution channels and its management of customer communications, engagement and relationships.

Future Workforce

Changes to work, the workforce and employee experience. This includes the use of data, technology, the role of machines and how work is undertaken.

Social, Sustainable & Responsible Banking

Innovations that advance the bank’s social purpose and its commitment to being a good corporate citizen and a true ally of its customers.

Neobanks & Specialized Players

The creation and/or application of innovative technology by banking start-ups and spinoffs, and technology firms, that substantially enhances customers’ banking experience and/or develops new sources of revenue for the industry.

Global Innovator*

The most innovative bank. The winner is the organization whose corporate vision commits it successfully to continuous innovation and transformation.

*To qualify for the Global Innovator category, you need to submit at least three innovations in the other seven categories. The winner is then selected by a dedicated jury of banking professionals.

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Meet our leaders

David Cordero

Managing Director – Banking, Europe Lead
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Antonio Coppolecchia

Managing Director – Accenture Song Banking Lead, Europe
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Masashi Nakano

Senior Managing Director – Financial Services, Accenture Japan Ltd
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