Nominations are now open for the FX.world Awards 2026, with twelve categories celebrating achievements in brokerage, trading technology and payments. Companies and individuals can be put forward through submission or self-nomination until 02 October. Winners will be announced in Rome on 03 November, during the awards night. The FX.world summit is running from 02-05 November at Fiera Roma.

FX.world Awards 2026 categories

The twelve categories cover different parts of the trading business, from attracting customers to processing payments and supplying liquidity. Brokerage honours include Best Multi-Asset Forex Broker, Fastest Growing FX Broker and Best Prop Trading Firm. The awards will also recognise excellence in affiliate programmes, liquidity provision, CRM platforms, fintech solutions for forex and offshore FX prime brokerage.

Payments businesses may compete in  three dedicated categories: Best Payment Gateway, Best Cross-Border Payment Solution and Best User Experience in Payments. The Lifetime Achievement Award completes the list above, honouring an individual’s outstanding contribution to the industry.

Nomination deadline and voting dates

Nominations opened on 03 August. The shortlist will be announced on 19 October, when both public and judge voting opens. The voting period closes on 26 October, just over a week before the awards ceremony on 03 November.

Guests will gather for a gala dinner and entertainment, with individual seats available for €550 and tables of ten priced at €5,000. The evening offers companies an opportunity to host colleagues, clients and partners away from the exhibition floor.

Forex and fintech leaders gather in Rome

FX.world brings together brokers, fintech companies, affiliates, introducing brokers and payment service providers. Held alongside SiGMA World, AIBC and Affiliate Grand Slam, it forms part of a wider Rome gathering expected to attract more than 30,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and 300 speakers.

Conference sessions will explore autonomous banking, AI-powered trading, stablecoin payments and the growth of proprietary trading firms. Speakers include futurist and bestselling author Brett King, CFI Financial Group’s Carla Nemr, Libertex Group’s Marios Chailis and 5% Group founder Gil Ben Hur. Discussions will also address commercial expansion, emerging markets and the partnerships brokers need to grow.

Partners and sponsors include B2Broker, GTC Prime, ATFX, XM, Libertex and Finery Markets, whilst the exhibitor line-up features names such as Plus500, AvaTrade, eToro, LMAX Global and Brokeree Solutions. Their participation adds to a programme designed to help delegates explore new solutions, meet potential business partners and strengthen connections across the forex and fintech sectors.

Submit your nomination for the FX.world Awards 2026 through the dedicated form on the FX.world website by 02 October. The awards team will follow up to confirm each nomination.