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VOTE HERE
ABOUT OUR APPROACH PANEL FAQs HALL OF FAME
VOTE HERE
ABOUT OUR APPROACH PANEL FAQ HALL OF FAME
Voting opened
23/02/2023
Voting closes
12/05/2023
Winners announced
August 2023


ABOUT THE WORLDWIDE FINANCE AWARDS

Acquisition International are proud to present the return of the annual
Worldwide Finance Awards in 2023.

Each year this programme serves to honour those who are firmly at the forefront
of the Financial Services sector on a global scale!

Thriving in any area of the Finance industry is extremely competitive and
fraught with ever developing challenges. Consumer expectations evolve
constantly, meaning that strong client relationships and targeted service
offerings are paramount. Meeting these expectations is also dependent on a
firm’s technological competence, for example the emerging prominence of Open
Banking leading to the need for increased data security. This combined with
rising inflation rates, market volatility and globally declining economic output
means that competition is fierce.

The Worldwide Finance Awards 2023 strives to acknowledge those who have expertly
adapted to these multi-faceted challenges and set themselves apart from their
peers.

Eligible candidates for the Worldwide Finance Awards 2023 will include any firms
or professionals who play a role in the Financial Services industry. Size of
business is not a concern for the judging panel, and all candidates will be
assessed on their contributions to the industry be it through innovation or
supreme customer service. From sole proprietorships to international banking
giants, no exclusions will be made so long as the nominated business is in the
Finance industry.

Firms and professionals most likely to succeed in the Worldwide Finance Awards
2023 will demonstrate business practices that are in line with current trends
advancing the Financial Services industry. Perhaps you provide a highly
personalised service, accurately delivering solutions that meet client demands
with precision; or maybe your business has invested intelligently in digital
transformation, enabling your adaptation to change in consumer demands or
regulatory responsibilities. Alternatively, your business may act as a
longstanding, consistent staple that invaluably serves the local community with
high quality Financial Services. Overall, winners will display qualities
concretely distinguishing them from their competitors.

Our unbiased in-house Research and Judging Team thoroughly consider and evaluate
each candidate to determine those who have truly shown themselves to be leaders
in their field. As well as our complimentary offering, becoming one of our
illustrious winners will allow you optional access to a range of promotional
materials which harness the Acquisition International platform to raise your
professional profile. Our circulation of over 85,000 professionals and high net
worth individuals are continually eager to learn about the top talent in
Finance!

So, if you believe that your business or a business you know of is worthy of
recognition, please do not hesitate to submit a nomination using the voting form
below. If you would like any further information regarding the Worldwide Finance
Awards 2023, you can contact us at nominations@ai-publishing.com.

Meet The Team

Need Help With Your Nomination? We can point you in the right direction.

The Nomination Team can assist with answering any queries that you have
regarding a nomination, or the process involved in taking part in one of our
award programmes.

Please get in touch with us via email or over the phone if you have any
questions - we are happy to help!


OUR APPROACH


STEP 1: GATHERING NOMINEES

Nominees are gained via our online nomination form from magazine subscribers,
online visitors, social media following, clients and our wider circulation.

Those putting forward nominees are welcome to nominate their own firm or
colleagues within their firm as well as third party businesses.

Acquisition International is part of the publishing house AI Global Media, the
publishers also put forward nominees for consideration.


STEP 2: EVALUATING THE NOMINEES

All those who formally accept their nomination will be asked if they would like
to submit material for further consideration as supporting evidence.

We consider materials supplied by nominees, information on those nominated
businesses available online and any information supplied with the original
nomination.




STEP 3: RESEARCH AND JUDGING

Our research team who are highlighted below will assess all information
presented when it comes to determining winners.

The team gather information independently from a number of publicly available
sources, they will assess the material supplied by the nominees and by those who
put them forward originally.

They will cast their final judgment based on various criteria including client
dedication, innovation, business growth, longevity, online reputation, client
feedback and business performance.


STEP 4: CONTACTING AND ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS

Once winners have been determined each winner will be contacted directly.

Details of those winners will be embargoed until Acquisition International
formally announce the winners publicly via the website and award winners'
magazine.




STEP 5: PROMOTE YOUR WIN

We encourage all of our winners to publicly announce their win independently.

Announcements via company websites, social media channels, via publicly released
press releases, and through local and national press are a great way of really
maximising the exposure gained from such an amazing achievement.


OUR AWARDS PANEL

Martyn Walters

After joining the business in 2015, Martyn has been involved with numerous award
programmes on Acquisition International and has thus developed a keen interest
in corporate finance matters. Gaining an understanding of the trends affecting
how businesses perform has been hugely important in his role as lead researcher
on AI.

Martyn is honoured to be the figurehead for AI award programmes, after
witnessing the brand develop over the last four years.

Laura Hunter

Laura is our awards manager overseeing a number of our key Acquisition
International awards programmes

Jeremy Roe

Jeremy is head of the research team, a diligent individual committed to
Acquisition International’s customers and award winners

Kathryn Hall

As one of AI Global Media’s Directors, Kathryn is passionate about delivering
maximum value for each award winner.


FAQS

How long has Acquisition International been in circulation for?
Acquisition International has been running for nine years and in that time the
publication has grown substantially, now having a circulation of 108,000 readers
in over 170 countries. AI is a monthly magazine that seeks to inform, entertain,
influence, and shape the global corporate conversation. We aim to achieve this
through a combination of high quality editorial, rigorous research and an
experienced worldwide network of dedicated advisors, experts and contributors.
Acquisition International is one of the many publications by AI Global Media, a
UK based publisher which has over 200 issues to its name since 2010.
Where did the nomination come from?
In the interest of maintaining high response rates, we do not ask nominees to
reveal their personal identity. As per the methodology, we frequently nominate
candidates ourselves and, when it comes to the process of voting, if you didn’t
cast a vote by self-submission it is likely to have been cast via a colleague or
client who has received one of our direct invitations. One of the main mantras
of our awards system is that your ability to succeed is not linked to the number
of votes received. This means that your award will be received purely on merit.
However, we do track unusual behaviour on our website to identify repeat votes
and cyber-threats.
What happens if I agree to shortlist?
In the interest of focusing our efforts on relevant candidates, we ask all
nominees to accept their position on the shortlist. This also gives people
complete control in their decision on whether they would like to move forward
with the award. Nominees who accept will be subject to our rigorous internal
vetting procedure. They have an opportunity to present their own data which gets
considered alongside the information collated by our research team. It can take
up to 8 weeks for research to be completed.
Who makes the final decision?
We employ an entirely impartial panel of 5 individuals to conduct all of the
research to our high standards. At the helm, the panel is led by a veteran
academic leader with international academic and training experience and is well
versed in research, fact-checking and mediation. We believe this method is the
most efficient in determining which individuals and companies are most deserving
in winning an award and has brought us much success and commendation throughout
its use.
Is there a winner’s ceremony/award dinner and if so, when does it take place?
We do not focus our efforts on a celebratory event, despite being an enjoyable
occasion, it doesn’t support our group’s philosophy of cost-effective marketing.
As well as the lack of cost efficiency, AI is a company who runs awards
worldwide and we believe it would be logistically difficult for some of our
winners to attend an awards ceremony. We follow the belief that any of the
optional costs involved with the award would be more beneficial in a year’s
worth of online marketing for a winner, rather than spending it all on a
ceremonial evening. All of our press announcements are made digitally, online
and across our network to enforce our position as digital publishers. We aim to
arm you with the tools (both digital and physical) to generate real-world value.
What happens if I am deemed successful?
There is a short press embargo in place where we ask you not to make the news
public. During this period the programme manager will liaise with you to agree
on the most appropriate coverage. Our main coverage takes the form of a digital
celebratory magazine, but we also offer physical trophies, wall mounted and
digital certificates, web-based advertisements and generic press releases which
are bespoke to you or your company.
Are there any costs involved?
As previously mentioned there are no compulsory costs in accepting a nomination
or winning an Acquisition International award. We do offer a variety of paid
additional benefits for our winners, but these are completely optional. To
demonstrate our commitment to no mandatory fees, all our winners are offered a
free of charge promotional package. Our company policy will always remain:
regardless of budget, our clients should always be able to garner the full value
of the award and our seal of approval. We offer a variety of promotional
opportunities to our winners. as we have an extensive network and we know, more
than anyone, the wider business benefits from promoting industry awards.

"Stiltz has enjoyed some great exposure on the back of our recent spotlight
article in AI. It’s been a great morale booster and the perfect platform to
highlight all the great work the team here at Stilz have done. Not only have we
experienced an increase in web traffic, but some positive communications from
clients, old and new.

"A great team and a really professional outcome, I’d thoroughly recommend them."

Chris Ainscough - ELF Productivity Ltd - https://www.timeandattendance.co.uk/

"As a freelance business adviser, it was a fantastic feeling just to be noticed
amongst all the other larger consulting firms in the UK.

I’ve used the award in a number of ways already: to assure clients that they
are, and are continuing to, work with recognised excellence; and to assure my
parents that their son didn’t turn out all that badly after all!

"This recognition has also meant that my credibility when submitting evidences
and ideas to inform future government policy and wider business support
practices is enhanced. It’s offered me a great excuse to rekindle relationships
with lapsed colleagues and network contacts who reached out to congratulate me
on this achievement."

Adrian Ashton – www.adrianashton.co.uk

"Winning an award is a third-party endorsement of your capabilities and should
be highly treasured and promoted.

"AI Global Media have gone out of their way to help me promote the award, they
have taken the awards to the next stage, it is not a bye-bye when you have the
certificate but a concentrated effort to ensure that your achievements reach a
wider audience. Our award has been seen on all the social media platforms, by
clients and competitors, friends, and family. The logo is on every email we send
out and all of this is due to the encouragement of the team at AI.

"The award has endorsed our capabilities, made people think more seriously about
our work and most importantly has influenced our bottom line. People are more
likely to trust an award winner and accept that if you employ an award-winning
agency there is a cost for this extra layer of professional advice."

Tricia Topping, Carlyle Consultants - www.carlyle-consultants.com

"I am the deputy managing partner of Danubia Patent & Law Office, an IP Boutique
Law firm in Budapest Hungary and have been working with AI for several years.

"They gave me time to make the publication, however, owing to my involvements in
other cases I sent the material in the very last moment.

"The staff at AI were still friendly and made a wonderful editing job, as well
as leaving time for me to read and approve it.

"The article was published, and they did a good job, especially in comparison to
comparable offers.

"I was more than satisfied with how the how the staff works and reported my
pleasant experience to my partners. We will utilize these friendly services in
the future."

Mihály Lantos, Danubia Patent & Law Office - https://www.danubia.com/

"We always have a great experience working with AI Global, they are easy to
communicate with, organised and very professional. Thanks for your continued
hard work!"

Hannah Wharton, Waldeck Consulting - https://www.waldeckconsulting.com/

"We have worked with AI since about year one and it has been a pleasure every
time. They do great work and have a very fast response time."

Stephan Roider, Roider IP - http://www.roider-ip.de/en/home/

"We have been working with AI Global Media for a number of years, they have
always been great to deal with, very flexible and we are always happy with the
final article."

Michael Brown, Geo-Environmental Services Limited - https://www.gesl.net/

"From the moment of first contact Al Global we very professional timely in all
communication, and very responsive when I asked questions. It was a pleasure to
work with them and hope the relationship can continue in future years."

Paul Hardiman, Quality Partner Limited - https://qualitypartner.co.uk/

"We have had two articles published in AI magazine and have found the
copywriting and graphic design to be of a high standard. They are responsive,
and open to feedback, which is great when trying to ensure the right message is
published.

"The PDF copies of articles are great for handing out at exhibitions and the
link to the online article provides a quick and easy way to impress a new
client."

Michael Coates, Protostar Leadership Development LTD -
https://www.protostar-uk.com/

"AI Global were easy to work with and provided a smooth process."

Oliver Tregoning, JM Finn - https://www.jmfinn.com/

"Stiltz has enjoyed some great exposure on the back of our recent spotlight
article in AI. It’s been a great morale booster and the perfect platform to
highlight all the great work the team here at Stilz have done. Not only have we
experienced an increase in web traffic, but some positive communications from
clients, old and new.

"A great team and a really professional outcome, I’d thoroughly recommend them."

Chris Ainscough - ELF Productivity Ltd - https://www.timeandattendance.co.uk/

"As a freelance business adviser, it was a fantastic feeling just to be noticed
amongst all the other larger consulting firms in the UK.

I’ve used the award in a number of ways already: to assure clients that they
are, and are continuing to, work with recognised excellence; and to assure my
parents that their son didn’t turn out all that badly after all!

"This recognition has also meant that my credibility when submitting evidences
and ideas to inform future government policy and wider business support
practices is enhanced. It’s offered me a great excuse to rekindle relationships
with lapsed colleagues and network contacts who reached out to congratulate me
on this achievement."

Adrian Ashton – www.adrianashton.co.uk

"Winning an award is a third-party endorsement of your capabilities and should
be highly treasured and promoted.

"AI Global Media have gone out of their way to help me promote the award, they
have taken the awards to the next stage, it is not a bye-bye when you have the
certificate but a concentrated effort to ensure that your achievements reach a
wider audience. Our award has been seen on all the social media platforms, by
clients and competitors, friends, and family. The logo is on every email we send
out and all of this is due to the encouragement of the team at AI.

"The award has endorsed our capabilities, made people think more seriously about
our work and most importantly has influenced our bottom line. People are more
likely to trust an award winner and accept that if you employ an award-winning
agency there is a cost for this extra layer of professional advice."

Tricia Topping, Carlyle Consultants - www.carlyle-consultants.com

"I am the deputy managing partner of Danubia Patent & Law Office, an IP Boutique
Law firm in Budapest Hungary and have been working with AI for several years.

"They gave me time to make the publication, however, owing to my involvements in
other cases I sent the material in the very last moment.

"The staff at AI were still friendly and made a wonderful editing job, as well
as leaving time for me to read and approve it.

"The article was published, and they did a good job, especially in comparison to
comparable offers.

"I was more than satisfied with how the how the staff works and reported my
pleasant experience to my partners. We will utilize these friendly services in
the future."

Mihály Lantos, Danubia Patent & Law Office - https://www.danubia.com/

"We always have a great experience working with AI Global, they are easy to
communicate with, organised and very professional. Thanks for your continued
hard work!"

Hannah Wharton, Waldeck Consulting - https://www.waldeckconsulting.com/

"We have worked with AI since about year one and it has been a pleasure every
time. They do great work and have a very fast response time."

Stephan Roider, Roider IP - http://www.roider-ip.de/en/home/

"We have been working with AI Global Media for a number of years, they have
always been great to deal with, very flexible and we are always happy with the
final article."

Michael Brown, Geo-Environmental Services Limited - https://www.gesl.net/

"From the moment of first contact Al Global we very professional timely in all
communication, and very responsive when I asked questions. It was a pleasure to
work with them and hope the relationship can continue in future years."

Paul Hardiman, Quality Partner Limited - https://qualitypartner.co.uk/

"We have had two articles published in AI magazine and have found the
copywriting and graphic design to be of a high standard. They are responsive,
and open to feedback, which is great when trying to ensure the right message is
published.

"The PDF copies of articles are great for handing out at exhibitions and the
link to the online article provides a quick and easy way to impress a new
client."

Michael Coates, Protostar Leadership Development LTD -
https://www.protostar-uk.com/

"AI Global were easy to work with and provided a smooth process."

Oliver Tregoning, JM Finn - https://www.jmfinn.com/

"Stiltz has enjoyed some great exposure on the back of our recent spotlight
article in AI. It’s been a great morale booster and the perfect platform to
highlight all the great work the team here at Stilz have done. Not only have we
experienced an increase in web traffic, but some positive communications from
clients, old and new.

"A great team and a really professional outcome, I’d thoroughly recommend them."

Chris Ainscough - ELF Productivity Ltd - https://www.timeandattendance.co.uk/

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