Central Banking Awards 2026
Transparency award: Bank of England
UK central bank moves out of its ‘comfort zone’ with targeted efforts towards market counterparties and Gen Z citizens
Technology services: Vermeg
Vermeg’s Megara is the engine behind Europe’s landmark collateral ecosystem
Advisory services: Oliver Wyman
The firm’s crisis management expertise has supported efforts at G20 central banks, the BIS and Iraq
Central Banking Awards 2026: second group of winners
Awards recognise economic research, transparency, communications, financial stability and more
Central Banking Awards 2026: first winners announced
Awards go to governor of the year, reserve manager, risk manager and more
Governor of the year: Jerome Powell
The Fed chair has shown high levels of integrity and resolve in upholding his public duty in the pursuit of price stability and maximum employment
Reserve manager: Central Bank of the Philippines
New risk management approaches, forward-looking SAA tranching, internal capacity building and a redesigned external fund management framework set the BSP apart
Asset services initiative: HSBC
Bank’s expertise in gold and bespoke securities lending helped central banks to navigate volatility
Asset manager: Crown Agents Investment Management
CAIM’s SDR-based investment scheme helped central banks put unused capital sources to use
Risk manager: Central Bank of the UAE
The new integrated risk management approach is identifying control gaps and enhancing efficiency