Every year, IBF recognises industry leaders and financial institutions who have exemplified professional excellence, thought leadership and contributed to the development of Singapore’s financial industry.
For the IBF Awards Categories and nomination process, click here.
The IBF Distinction Evening was held on 9 October 2025 (Thursday), 7.15pm at the Cassia Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. This annual gathering of industry leaders, key stakeholders and esteemed partners of the IBF serves to celebrate excellence in the financial industry and recognise financial institutions and individuals who have contributed significantly to industry development.
Join us in celebrating the Award Winners of 2025.
The Distinguished Fellow Award recognises industry captains who are the epitome of professional stature, integrity, leadership and commitment to the development of the financial sector.
The 2025 IBF Distinguished Fellows were recognised at the IBF Distinction Evening in October 2025.
We also welcomed 34 IBF Fellows at the IBF Distinction Evening 2025.
This award recognises industry specialists and leaders who have demonstrated mastery of a profession and exemplify thought leadership and commitment to industry development in the financial sector.
This year, the IBF Awards introduced two new categories in Human Resources (HR) and Key Corporate Functions to recognise industry leaders who have excelled in shaping employee career pathways and delivering impactful learning outcomes for their financial institutions. These awards underscore the critical role that HR and corporate function professionals play in driving workforce readiness, skills enhancement, and talent development in the financial sector.
IBF also recognised financial institutions that have shown good progress in skills development across their organisation and demonstrated the growing commitment in workforce transformation and local talent pipeline building.
The IBF Advance Award for Skills Development (Sustainable Finance) recognises financial institutions that have shown commitment in developing the skills of their workforce through comprehensive and structured Sustainable Finance training pathways.
The IBF Advance Award for Workforce Development (Young Talent) recognises financial institutions that have demonstrated commitment in grooming young talent as part of their workforce development efforts.