The Next 100 Global Companies to watch highlights some of the most exciting, innovative, and promising businesses from around the world. The list recognizes companies at the forefront whose strategy, achievements, dedication, and leadership of those who demonstrate outstanding achievement and are committed to delivering the products clients need and the results clients want, acting as a catalyst for the industry.

Award Winners are listed in no particular order.

SmartChartsThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Trading Platform
Learn to TradeThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Forex Education
The National Commercial BankThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Remittances
Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Digital Banking
National Investments CompanyThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 -Real Estate
Kuwait Finance House Bahrain B.S.C. (c)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 -Islamic Retail Bank
Forte Insurance (Cambodia) PlcThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020- Insurance
Trade and Development Bank of MongoliaThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Commercial Bank
Halkbank AD SkopjeThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Group
Kuwait Finance House Bahrain B.S.C. (c)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Digital Banking App (KFH Jazeel Banking)
uab bank LimitedThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Retail Banking
Ziraat Bankası AŞThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Technology
PT Sucorinvest Asset ManagementThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Telecommunications
Banco de Fomento Internacional, SAThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Structural Project Financing
AltacodeThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology
PayX LLC.The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Fintech Company
Electric Networks of ArmeniaThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Energy & Natural Resources
Anchor Antigua Realty LTDThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Real Estate Consultants
Nucleus195The Next 100 Global Awards 2020- Technology
Western International GroupThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020- Holding Group
MobileCardThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Payment Facilitator
Fiji Development BankThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Development Bank
POTENZAThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Technology
Bualuang Securities Public Company LimitedThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
Crown Agents BankThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Forex Bank
Ahli Bank Q.S.CThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Treasury
Naouri GroupThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Transportation
Zagrebacka BankaThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment banking
FAL TELECOMMUNICATIONSThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Telecommunications
BelgazprombankThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Retail Banking
Kalaam TelecomThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Telecommunications
Noor Takaful UAEThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance
Tech GardenThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology Innovation Cluster
Concord Asset ManagementThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
Ascent Technology ConsultingThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology Consultants
SICO BSC (c)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
SynechronThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology
Arab African International BankThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
Syskode TechnologiesThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology
Crowe MakThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Tax & Audit advisory
iWealth ManagementThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
Ecobank Sierra Leone LimitedThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Retail Banking
Ooredoo OmanThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Telecommunications
Whitestar Asset Solutions S.A.The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
Maybank Islamic Asset Management Sdn BhdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Islamic Asset Management
Unimoni ExchangeThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Money Transfer & Forex
Yapi Kredi Asset ManagementThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Pension Funds Management
Stanbic IBTC HoldingsThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Holding Group
Imperial Investments LLCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – NBFI
Pacifico SegurosThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance
RMA CambodiaThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Transportation
Westpac Banking CorporationThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Group
Flying Colour Business Setup Services, LLCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Licensing & Business Registration
Stimes Technologies WLLThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – IT Service Provider
Siraj Finance PJSCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Islamic NBFI
ABSA Bank (Seychelles) LimitedThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Corporate Banking
Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Islamic Finance Education
AJM Kooheji Group BSC (c)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Retail
JFD Group LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Services
Aafiya Medical Billing Services LLC (Aafiya TPA)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance TPA
Varchev Finance LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Brokerage
PropyThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – PropTech
QNB FinansinvestThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Brokerage
Galt and Taggart JSCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
frank.co.thThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance Brokerage
National Commercial Bank Jamaica LimitedThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Group
Transcapital NBFIThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – NBFI
A Plus Insurance Company LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance
Ambeon Holdings PLCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Holding Group
STelligence Co., LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Technology
Balfin Finance Investment GroupThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Holding Group
Tap PaymentsThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Fintech
The First InvestorThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
AMEN BANKThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Finance
Dubai Center for Islamic Banking and Finance HBMSUThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Education
Istanbul PortfoyThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
HAYMAN CAPITAL COMPANY LTDThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – CSR
Allied TransportThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Transportation
Sterling Bank NigeriaThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Corporate Banking
Tisco Asset Management Co LTDThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
Eurofast Global SLTDThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Corporate Advisory
Alliance Insurance Company PSCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Insurance
Abacus Securities CorporationThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Brokerage
SICO BSC (c)The Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Group
Ernst & Young Lao Co., LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Audit &Tax Advisory
First Bank of Nigeria LtdThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Banking Group
BIT QUEST SDN BHDThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Advertising & Marketing
CashaloThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Fintech
ODIN InvestmentsThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – NBFI
NH Investments & SecuritiesThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Investment Banking
Zero Artificial Vegetables and Fruit Trading LLCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Agriculture
TNM PlcThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Telecommunications
servfundThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Fund Administration
Galt and Taggart JSCThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Brokerage
Saville CapitalThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management
Inbound Hype (Ltd) PvtThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Advertising & Marketing
HuxleyThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Recruitment
InterCapital SecuritiesThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Brokerage
Lynx Asset ManagementThe Next 100 Global Awards 2020 – Asset Management

A wide range of criteria was used for the selection including, but not limited to:

Leadership and Team experience, quality, and track record
Industry footprint Regional / Global
Social contribution & economic impact
Level of expertise
Growth rate / Start-up growth stage
Industry awards and recognitions
Technological advantages
Customer response and engagement
Disruptiveness of the solution in its respective markets
Impact on their respective industry