June 27, 2022

Qorus and Accenture’s 2022 Banking Innovation Awards Now Open for Applications



Banks and fintechs have until Sept.30 to apply; categories include analytics and AI, future workforce, and reimagining the customer experience


PARIS, NEW YORK and HONG KONG; June 27, 2022 – Qorus, the organization formerly known as Efma, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today launched the ninth edition of the Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards. The global competition rewards the best new innovative ideas and practices currently transforming the banking industry.

Banks and fintechs worldwide are invited to submit innovative projects showcasing their most transformational digital strategies within the following seven categories:

The best innovation in each category will be selected through a rigorous, independent judging process. This includes votes by a 30-member panel of judges comprising senior banking leaders from around the world, as well as online votes by Qorus members and non-members from financial institutions. Last year’s awards attracted 816 entries from almost 300 financial services institutions in 73 countries.

Banks can submit entries until Sept. 30 at www.bankinginnovation.qorusglobal.com/innovations. Selected innovations will be entered for the annual awards process and celebrated at a global awards ceremony on Nov. 30.

Banks and fintechs can submit entries until Sept. 30 for the ninth edition of the Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards. Last year’s awards attracted 816 entries from almost 300 financial services institutions in 73 countries.

Each entry will be assessed using three criteria: its originality; its impact — i.e., the innovation´s ability to generate long-term competitive edge and return on investment; and universality — the innovation’s adaptability for use in other markets and countries.

In addition, one winning ‘Global Innovator’ award will be presented to the bank that displays a corporate vision for continuous innovation and transformation, including the development and leadership of a broad ecosystem of partners extending beyond banking, and the use of emerging technologies for improved customer experience and business performance.

“The Banking Innovation Awards serve to shine a light on the huge effort being made across the banking industry by organizations looking to modernize their operations and deliver exceptional and memorable customer experiences,” said John Berry, CEO of Qorus. “Every year, the awards get bigger and better. We’ve received more than 4,000 innovations from over 2,000 institutions over the past nine years, and last year we received more than 20,000 votes. We are proud to be a part of such a highly regarded event.”

Fabrice Asvazadourian, who leads Accenture’s banking industry practice in Europe, said, “As the banking industry becomes more fragmented, challenger banks and bigtechs continue to chip away at the value chain. While this creates opportunities for collaboration, it also presents banks with a stark choice: commit to continuous technological innovation, or risk yielding their competitive advantage. We are excited to see how banks are challenging their long-established conventions in this year’s Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards.”

About Qorus
A global non-profit organization established in 1971 by banks and insurance companies, Qorus (formerly known as Efma) helps its members to reinvent themselves to thrive – to go further, be faster and work together. Our global ecosystem brings valuable insights, inspiring events, rich data, and active global communities all in one place.

With over 50 years of experience, Qorus provides a neutral space for best-practice sharing and collaboration, while offering diverse knowledge and a global reach – to more than 1200 financial groups in 120+ countries. Headquartered in Paris, Qorus serves financial institutions on all continents, with offices in Andorra, Bangkok, Bratislava, Brussels, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Learn more at www.qorusglobal.com.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

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Contacts:

Jana Lednarova
Qorus
+421 915 225 611
jana@qorusglobal.com

Michael McGinn
Accenture
+1 312 693 5707
m.mcginn@accenture.com

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