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The LeapRate Awards 2026
Recognising excellence in forex, fintech, and financial services. The definitive industry awards programme, combining editorial authority, community voting, and expert assessment.
30Award Categories
2,000+Companies Eligible
3Segments
5Regions
Why Enter the LeapRate Awards?
- Industry recognition: validated by community voting and an independent editorial panel.
- Brand visibility: featured across LeapRate editorial, social media, press releases, and the LeapRate Broker Directory.
- Competitive edge: stand out with a credible, third-party endorsement.
- Team motivation: celebrate your team’s achievements with a prestigious industry award.
- Client trust: demonstrate your commitment to excellence to current and prospective clients.
Awards Eligibility & Pricing
Entry is open through 2 listing options. Both include one free category entry; additional categories are £1,000 each on either option. The Market Leader option adds the full suite of editorial content and placement across the LeapRate network.
| Premium £1,500/year |
Market Leader £4,000/year |
|
|---|---|---|
| Free category entry | 1 | 1 |
| LeapRate Directory listing | Featured | Sponsored |
| Editorial features | Not included | Included |
| Network placement & promotion | Not included | Premium placement |
| Social & newsletter amplification | Not included | Included |
Additional categories at £1,000 each on either option.
How It Works
1. Nominate
Self-nominate your company or be nominated by our editorial team. Both listing options include one free category entry.
2. Vote
The industry votes. A verified, one-vote-per-person-per-category system ensures fairness, combined with expert editorial panel assessment (50/50 weighting).
3. Win
Winners are announced via LeapRate editorial, press release, social campaign, and ceremony, and receive the LeapRate Awards trophy, digital badge, and year-long recognition.
Retail Categories
Celebrating the brokers and platforms delivering exceptional service to retail traders worldwide.
- Broker of the Year 2026: the headline award for overall excellence in retail brokerage.
- Best Forex Broker: outstanding performance in forex trading services.
- Best Trading Platform: proprietary and third-party platforms excelling in UX and execution.
- Best Broker for Beginners: education, onboarding, and support for new traders.
- Best Low-Cost Broker: the most competitive spreads, commissions, and fee structures.
- Best Copy Trading Platform: social and copy trading innovation.
- Best Crypto Trading Platform: crypto exchanges and brokers offering digital asset trading.
- Best Customer Service: responsiveness, multilingual support, and client satisfaction.
- Best Mobile Trading App: mobile-first trading experience and functionality.
- Most Trusted Broker: regulation, transparency, and client fund safety.
- Best Partnership Programme: IB and affiliate programme quality and support.
- Best Prop Trading Firm: funded trading programmes and trader development.
- Best Trading Education: webinars, courses, analysis tools, and learning resources.
- Best Emerging Broker: outstanding new entrants launched within the past three years.
- Best Trading Innovation: AI tools, novel execution models, and technology breakthroughs.
B2B Categories
Honouring the technology providers, service companies, and infrastructure firms powering the global trading industry.
- B2B Company of the Year: overall excellence in B2B forex and fintech services.
- Best Liquidity Provider: multi-asset LP and prime-of-prime providers.
- Best Forex CRM Provider: CRM platforms serving broker operations.
- Best Trading Technology: bridge, connectivity, and execution technology.
- Best Payment Solution: payment service providers for the trading industry.
- Best White Label Provider: turnkey brokerage and technology solutions.
- Best Risk Management: risk management systems, tools, and analytics.
- Best Compliance / RegTech: KYC, AML, and regulatory reporting solutions.
- Best Marketing Agency: forex and fintech specialist marketing agencies.
- Best Industry Event: conferences, expos, and industry summits.
Regional Categories
Recognising the best brokers serving traders in key markets around the world.
- Best Broker, Europe: FCA, CySEC, and BaFin regulated brokers.
- Best Broker, MENA: DFSA, ADGM, and Middle East focused brokers.
- Best Broker, Asia Pacific: ASIC, MAS, and APAC market brokers.
- Best Broker, Africa: FSCA and emerging African market brokers.
- Best Broker, LATAM: Latin American market focused brokers.
Awards Timeline
Nominations Open: August
Self-nominate your company or be nominated by our editorial team. Both listing options include one free category entry.
Nomination Period: September
Active outreach and promotion, with weekly LeapRate editorial features profiling each category. The shortlist is compiled at close.
Shortlist Announced: End of September
Finalists published on LeapRate with dedicated profile pages. Press release distribution and nominee badges issued.
Voting Period: October
Verified industry voting, one vote per person per category with email verification, combined with editorial panel assessment (50/50 weighting).
Winners Announced: Mid November
Winners published via LeapRate editorial, press release, social media campaign, and awards ceremony. Trophies, certificates, and digital badges distributed.
The LeapRate Awards Badges
Winners and nominees receive official LeapRate Awards badges in multiple formats for use across websites, email signatures, marketing materials, and social media.
What Winners Receive
- Trophy: the official LeapRate Awards glass trophy, a mark of industry excellence.
- Certificate: branded winner certificate for display and marketing use.
- Digital Badge: official badge in PNG, SVG, and vector formats with usage guidelines.
- Editorial Profile: dedicated winner article on LeapRate, SEO-optimised for your brand.
- Press Release: named in the official LeapRate Awards press release via PR distribution.
- Social Campaign: dedicated winner announcement across LeapRate social channels.
- Directory Badge: “Award Winner” badge on your LeapRate Directory listing for 12 months.
- Newsletter Feature: named in the LeapRate winner announcement newsletter.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Align your brand with the LeapRate Awards and gain premium exposure to thousands of forex and fintech decision-makers throughout the awards cycle.
Headline Sponsor Exclusive, 1 Available
- “Presented by” naming rights across all communications
- Naming rights on 2 award categories
- 2 sponsored editorial features on LeapRate
- Premium directory listing (12 months)
- Leaderboard banner on awards pages
- 4 newsletter inclusions and 8 social media mentions
- Logo on all winner announcements
Enquire about Headline Sponsorship
Category Sponsor Up to 10 Available
- Category naming rights: “sponsored by [You]”
- 1 sponsored editorial feature or mention
- Featured directory listing (6 months)
- 3 social media mentions
- Logo on awards page and named in the category winner article
Enquire about Category Sponsorship
Awards Partner Unlimited
- Logo in the “Supported by” section
- Featured directory listing (3 months)
- 1 social media mention
- “LeapRate Awards Partner” badge for your website
Nominate Your Company
Nominations for The LeapRate Awards 2026 are opening soon. Register your interest to be notified when nominations go live and to receive the awards media pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a paid listing option to enter?
Yes. A free LeapRate Directory listing remains available to all companies, but awards entry requires the verification that comes with one of the two paid listing options. This ensures every nominee is a verified industry participant.
What does it cost to enter?
Entry is through one of two listing options: Premium (£1,500/year) or Market Leader (£4,000/year). Both include one free category entry, and additional categories are £1,000 each on either option. The Market Leader option adds editorial features, premium network placement, and social and newsletter amplification. Full details are available in our media pack.
How are winners selected?
A hybrid model: 50% verified industry voting (one vote per person per category, email verification required) and 50% editorial panel assessment by the LeapRate team and independent industry figures.
Can I nominate another company?
During the nomination period you can suggest companies for inclusion. Our editorial team also nominates companies from the LeapRate Broker Directory.
What does a winner receive?
The LeapRate Awards glass trophy, official certificate, digital winner badge in multiple formats, a dedicated editorial profile on LeapRate, inclusion in the press release, social media promotion, and a 12-month “Award Winner” badge on the LeapRate Broker Directory.
How do sponsorship packages work?
Three tiers are available: Headline Sponsor (exclusive), Category Sponsor, and Awards Partner. Each includes branding, editorial, and directory benefits. Contact awards@leaprate.com for the full sponsorship deck.
When do nominations open?
Nominations are expected to open in August, with voting in October and winners announced in mid-November. Exact dates will be confirmed soon, so register your interest above to be notified as soon as nominations go live.
