Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is a dedicated online news aggregation portal specializing in financial market news and industry updates. It combines original editorials with curated content from global news providers, reaching over 14 million readers annually. With a focus on reliability and depth, GFM has positioned itself as a trusted source in the financial sector, boasting a strong social media presence with over 180,000 Twitter followers.
As part of its coverage of this huge and multi-disciplined industry, GFM has developed a series of Awards. Using a wide range of criteria such as Transparency, Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Volume of Transactions, Innovation, Fintech and Customer Service, the Awards have been developed to recognise companies and institutions who have achieved notable success in their respective fields. This, in turn, has become a standard for reliability, performance and security within the financial community.
For the April-end 2025, GFM Review’s judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
- Best Impact Investment Fund Kenya 2025
The Kenya Innovative Finance Facility for Water (KIFFWA) is a Nairobi-based organization that co-develops water initiatives by offering early-stage, patient capital and comprehensive support. It assists projects in concept development, business model enhancement, legal structuring, and transaction negotiations, focusing on creating bankable, climate-resilient water investments. KIFFWA's goal is to bridge the financing gap in Kenya's water sector by mobilizing private and commercial funding, thereby improving water access and sustainability
- Best Financial Advisors South Africa 2025
Financial Wealth Holdings (FWH), based in Cape Town, South Africa, provides comprehensive financial services designed to enhance the financial well-being of consumers and businesses. Their offerings encompass debt management, various insurance products (including medical, life, and vehicle insurance), and financial planning services. FWH aims to empower clients to achieve financial stability and freedom, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Additionally, they offer business-to-business solutions to support growth and strategic development for financial institutions.
- Best Crypto Exchange India 2025
Giottus, established in 2017, is a Chennai-based cryptocurrency exchange facilitating the trading of over 100 digital currency pairs. The platform offers various trading methods, including spot exchange and peer-to-peer transactions. With a focus on user experience, Giottus provides services in multiple Indian languages, catering to a diverse user base. The exchange ensures secure transactions and adheres to regulatory compliance, aiming to simplify cryptocurrency trading for Indian investors.
- Best Alternative Investment Platform USA 2025
AngelList, established in 2010, is a San Francisco-based platform that bridges startups and investors. It provides infrastructure for venture capital activities, including fundraising, equity management, and investment tracking. The platform supports various investment vehicles like venture funds, syndicates, and rolling funds, enabling efficient capital raising and portfolio management. AngelList has played a significant role in the startup ecosystem, facilitating over $10 billion in funds raised by active startups.
- Best Risk Management Platform Australia 2025
Carrington Labs specializes in AI-powered credit risk management solutions, assisting lenders in making informed decisions through advanced analytics. Their services encompass cash flow underwriting, loan and limit sizing, and early-warning systems, utilizing both traditional credit data and open banking transactions. By providing product-specific credit risk insights and loan limit recommendations, Carrington Labs enables financial institutions to optimize lending strategies, reduce default risks, and improve portfolio performance.
About GFM Review
Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is an online news portal that is focused on the financial industry. It has been developed to deliver informative and independent news from around the world. The articles on GFM are both sourced from a number of independent news sources as well as written in-house. This is reflected in the quality and insight that the portal delivers to readers. GFM readership is comprised of decision makers from global businesses including FT100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as high net worth individuals.