Beyond recognition: what industry awards say about Banking

In banking and capital markets, awards are about more than recognition – they provide a snapshot of market’s evolution, highlighting the transactions, solutions and institutions that are helping advance innovation and support economic growth. 

The industry's most respected awards are judged not only on financial performance, but also on the complexity of transactions, the creativity of financing structures, the quality of execution and the value delivered to clients. Deal of the Year awards often recognise transactions that open new markets, pioneer innovative financing approaches or establish new standards for the industry.

For investment banks, this recognition is therefore less about celebrating individual achievements and more about demonstrating the ability to solve increasingly sophisticated client challenges. Whether supporting the energy transition, financing critical infrastructure, facilitating international trade or providing access to capital across public and private markets, the common denominator is the capacity to bring together expertise, execution and long-term relationships.

This is particularly relevant at a time when clients expect more than financing. Companies, financial institutions and governments are looking for partners that can combine sector knowledge, global connectivity and innovative thinking to deliver solutions that create long-term value. The industry's leading awards increasingly reflect this evolution, recognising not only the scale of transactions but also their broader economic and strategic impact.

During the first half of 2026, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking was recognised by a number of the industry's leading publications – including LatinFinance, IJGlobal, Global Capital, Global Banking & Markets, Global Finance, TMI, GTR, TMT Finance and The Asset – across areas such as debt capital markets, infrastructure, transaction banking, trade finance and payments. Together they illustrate the breadth of Santander CIB's platform and the collaborative work carried out across teams, products and geographies to support clients worldwide.

Explore the full list of Santander CIB's awards and recognitions here.