The financial world gathered tonight at a dazzling ceremony for the inaugural “AI In Finance Awards 2025,” an event that underscored a pivotal shift in how artificial intelligence is being harnessed across the industry. No longer merely a tool for automating repetitive tasks, AI is now being celebrated for its capacity to augment human capabilities, driving innovation, hyper-personalization, and proactive risk management.
The awards, presented by Global Finance, recognized institutions that have moved beyond basic Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to truly integrate AI in ways that empower human professionals and unlock new value propositions. As Nimish Panchmatia, Chief Data and Transformation Officer at Singapore’s DBS Bank, emphasized in a recent statement, “We believe that by balancing innovation with a strong ethical compass, we can harness the power of AI to enhance our services and benefit our customers and employees.” This sentiment resonated throughout the evening, highlighting a focus on responsible and ethical AI deployment.
Winners across categories like “Best Use of Generative AI for Customer Engagement,” “Most Innovative AI-Powered Risk Management Solution,” and “Excellence in AI-Driven Financial Inclusion” showcased the breadth of AI’s impact. Morgan Stanley, for instance, was recognized for its DevGen.AI in “Best Use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning,” illustrating how advanced AI is being applied to complex financial operations. Similarly, WorkFusion’s AI Agents for Financial Crime Compliance earned accolades for “Best AI Solution – Risk, Regulation & Compliance,” demonstrating AI’s critical role in maintaining financial stability.
The awards also shed light on the evolving understanding of AI’s return on investment (ROI). While some large institutions admit that quantifying the exact ROI of certain AI improvements remains a challenge, the palpable enhancements in efficiency, smoothness of operations, and newfound strategic insights are undeniable. This indicates a growing acceptance that AI’s value extends beyond immediate cost savings, fostering a more intelligent and integrated financial ecosystem.
As the financial landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the AI In Finance Awards 2025 serve as a beacon, celebrating the pioneers who are not just adopting AI, but truly leveraging it to augment human potential, reshaping the future of finance from automation to genuine augmentation.
