MTN AWARDS
The only comprehensive awards dedicated to the Medium Term Note market
Winners voted by the market
MTN AWARDS
The only comprehensive awards dedicated to the Medium Term Note market
Winners voted by the market
New this year, we have launched the only extensive MTN Awards in the market. Leveraging GlobalCapital's long-established editorial legacy in the debt capital markets and the recent launch of its MTN Monitor — the market's only dedicated database of MTN issuance — these awards recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the MTN market.
Winners are determined by the market. Market participants are invited to take part in a single market wide poll, casting their votes for the standout issuers, arrangers, and service providers. The poll invites participation from senior executives and leading voices across the MTN community, ensuring the results reflect the market’s most respected perspectives. The only exceptions are the Deal Awards and the Editor’s Choice Award, where winners will be decided through a pitching process.
The awards ceremony will bring together leading players from across the MTN market to network and celebrate success. The winners are revealed at the ceremony, and the following day on GlobalCapital's website.
The winners will be determined through a single market-wide poll, decided by majority votes from market participants. The only exceptions are the Deal Awards and the Editor’s Choice Award, which will be decided through a pitching process.
The principle of the process is that market participants vote for the best institutions during the review period, which runs from October 4, 2024 to October 3, 2025. Based on the results of the poll, GlobalCapital will compile a list of nominees and publish them online. Winners are also chosen via the same poll, and will be revealed live at the awards ceremony.
Voting will run from October 3 to October 31, 2025.
Please note that for dealer banks to be eligible to win an award in the Bank Awards category, they must submit their deal data to our new deal database, MTN Monitor by October 31, 2025. Without this submission, which should cover at least deals priced in 2025 but can also include deals done in 2024, banks cannot be considered for an award.
To submit your deal data, please email mtn@globalcapital.com
Alternatively, for questions about data submission, please visit MTN Monitor - Submit your data
For more information about the GlobalCapital MTN Monitor, please visit GlobalCapital - MTN Monitor
[IMPORTANT] A full explanation of each stage of the process is below. Please ensure you have reviewed the full awards guidelines and rules before participating.
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Market participants are invited to cast their votes for the standout players in each awards category. We are not only looking to commend the biggest players, but also those than have shown outstanding market acumen, intelligence and innovation. This is your chance to choose the leading institutions and deals in the MTN market.
Before you start voting, please read the rules of the poll carefully.- One vote. Each institution is allowed one vote in each category. Please consult with your colleagues before you submit your vote. It is fine for several colleagues to vote in different categories.
- Honest opinion. Your vote must be your honest opinion. If your chosen candidate does not win, you would rather a deserving candidate did than an undeserving one. Tactical voting, for example for weak candidates, is forbidden. We reserve the right to ask your reasons for your votes.
- No self voting. In the Awards for organisations, you may not vote for your own institution or an affiliate.
- Campaigning forbidden. GlobalCapital will keep your votes anonymous. We ask you to do the same. You may share the survey and encourage market contacts to vote for you, but you may not check that they have actually voted, fill in the poll for them or discuss how you vote with other market participants outside your firm.
- Banks and issuers. To ensure fairness, banks are required to cast their votes for issuers, and issuers are required to cast their votes for banks. Voting for one’s own institution, or for another institution of the same type, is not permitted.
- Service providers. Voting in the service provider categories is open to all market participants, regardless of institution type.
- Optional voting. It is not necessary to cast a vote in every category.
- One vote. Each institution is allowed one vote in each category. Please consult with your colleagues before you submit your vote. It is fine for several colleagues to vote in different categories.
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The pitched categories comprise the Deal Awards and the Editor’s Choice Award.
Deal Awards:
GlobalCapital is looking to reward a number of the most impressive transactions as MTN Deals of the Year. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of one or more of the following criteria.- Demonstration of innovation, particularly in the use of new structures or approaches
- Effectiveness in addressing a specific market need
- Establishment of a “first of its kind” transaction that subsequently set a precedent or trend
- Introduction of a new investor or issuer to the market
- Complexity of the transaction — for a deal that solves a particularly knotty problem for one or more of the parties involved
- Size of the deal (considered as a factor, though not determinative)
- Deals must be for third-party issuers
- Issuers and dealers may pitch jointly but a specific deal may only be pitched once (see below for further guidance on pitching)
- For deal to qualify, it must be submitted to the MTN Monitor database by October 31
Editor’s Choice Award:
One award will be conferred for the most impressive achievement of the year, as determined by the editorial team. Unlike the Deal Awards, this category is not limited to transactions and may recognise any outstanding contribution or development within the market.
How to pitch:
We invite market participants to pitch to GlobalCapital and explain why they believe they deserve to win either a Deal of the Year Award or the Editor’s Choice Award. Each pitch meeting will last no more than 45 minutes. The Awards will cover the review period from October 4, 2024 to October 3, 2025.
Institutions may pitch as many deals as they wish in each meeting though it is advised to stick to a lower number so that we can explore why the very best deals in detail.
Pitch meetings will take place between October 13 and October 31. To arrange a pitch meeting, please contact our awards analyst at Ekta.Kharat@globalcapital.com
The categories for the 2026 GlobalCapital MTN Awards have been carefully chosen to highlight the latest trends, developments, and key growth areas within the industry. Most award winners are decided by market votes, except for the Deal Awards and Editor's Choice Awards, which are determined through a pitching process.
The awards period runs from October 4, 2024 and October 3, 2025.
Please note that for dealer banks to be eligible to win an award in the Bank Award category, they must submit their deal data to our new deal database, MTN Monitor by October 31, 2025. Banks that do not submit their data by this deadline will not be considered for an award.
To submit your deal data, please email mtn@globalcapital.com
Alternatively, for questions about data submission, please visit MTN Monitor - Submit your data
For more information about the GlobalCapital MTN Monitor, please visit GlobalCapital - MTN Monitor
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SSA:
Overall SSA Issuer of the Year
Supranational Issuer
Agency Issuer
Sub-sovereign Issuer of the Year
FIG:
Overall FIG MTN Issuer of the Year
FIG Senior Issuer of the Year
FIG Subordinated Issuer of the Year
Covered Issuer of the Year
Emerging markets:
EM – CEE Issuer of the Year
EM – Middle East Issuer of the Year
EM – Africa Issuer of the Year
Other:
Corporate Issuer of the Year
Nordic Issuer of the Year
Asia-Pacific Issuer of the Year
Breakthrough Issuer of the Year
Most Innovative Issuer of the Year
Best Issuer for ESG-linked MTNs
CP Issuer of the Year
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MTN Bank of the Year
Europe MTN Bank of the Year
Middle East MTN Bank of the Year
Asia MTN Bank of the Year
Best Bank for SSA MTNs
Best Bank of FIG MTNs
Best Bank for Corporate MTNs
Third Party Swap Provider of the Year
Niche Currencies Bank of the Year
Frontier Currencies Bank of the Year
Callable dollar Bank of the Year
Callable euro Bank of the Year
Best Bank for CMS-linked MTNs
Best Bank for Inflation-linked MTNs
Most Innovative Bank of the Year
Best Bank for Introducing New Investors
Best Bank for ESG-linked MTNs
Best Bank for CDs
Best Bank for Programme Advisory
CP Bank of the Year
Rising Force MTN Bank of the Year
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Law Firm of the Year
Best Law Firm for SSA Issuers
Best Law Firm for FIG Issuers
Best Law Firm for Corporate Issuers
Best Law Firm for CEEMEA Issuers
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Best MTN Banker
Best MTN Structurer
Best MTN Funding Official
Rising Star: Most Impressive Banker
Rising Star: Most Impressive Issuer
Distinguished MTN Thought Leadership Award
MTN Advocate of the Year
Outstanding Individual Contribution to the MTN market
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Fintech Provider/Platform of the Year
Innovation of the Year
Trustee/paying agent of the Year
Best ESG Investor
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GlobalCapital is looking to reward a number of the most impressive transactions as MTN Deals of the Year. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of one or more of the following criteria.
- Demonstration of innovation, particularly in the use of new structures or approaches
- Effectiveness in addressing a specific market need
- Establishment of a “first of its kind” transaction that subsequently set a precedent or trend
- Introduction of a new investor or issuer to the market
- Complexity of the transaction — for a deal that solves a particularly knotty problem for one or more of the parties involved
- Size of the deal (considered as a factor, though not determinative)
- Deals must be for third-party issuers
- Issuers and dealers may pitch jointly but a specific deal may only be pitched once (see below for further guidance on pitching)
- For deal to qualify, it must be submitted to the MTN Monitor database by October 31
How to pitch:
We invite market participants to pitch to GlobalCapital and explain why they believe they deserve to win either a Deal of the Year Award or the Editor’s Choice Award. Each pitch meeting will no more than 45 minutes. The Awards will cover the review period from October 3, 2024 to October 3, 2025.
Institutions may pitch as many deals as they wish in each meeting though it is advised to stick to a lower number so that we can explore why they very best deals in detail.
Pitch meetings will take place between October 13 and October 31. To arrange a pitch meeting, please contact our awards analyst at Ekta.Kharat@globalcapital.com
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Editor’s Choice Award:
One award will be conferred for the most impressive achievement of the year, as determined by the editorial team. Unlike the Deal Awards, this category is not limited to transactions and may recognise any outstanding contribution or development within the market.
How to pitch:
We invite market participants to pitch to GlobalCapital and explain why they believe they deserve to win either a Deal of the Year Award or the Editor’s Choice Award. Each pitch meeting will no more than 45 minutes. The Awards will cover the review period from October 3, 2024 to October 3, 2025.
Institutions may pitch as many deals as they wish in each meeting though it is advised to stick to a lower number so that we can explore why they very best deals in detail.
Pitch meetings will take place between October 13 and October 31. To arrange a pitch meeting, please contact our awards analyst at Ekta.Kharat@globalcapital.com
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Awards ceremony will take place in early 2026, in London
The MTN Awards ceremony will bring together senior professionals from across all corners of the market for an evening of networking, recognition and celebration.
The ceremony provides an opportunity to honour the brightest and the best within the industry and to raise a glass to this year's winners.
We offer three attendance packages: Platinum, Gold, and Associate, each providing varying levels of visibility and prestige.
Please speak with a member of our team to explore which package best suits your organisation and to request pricing. Limited seats available.
GlobalCapital 's MTN Monitor is a new, specialised database designed to bring transparency to the medium term note market, offering validated deal data and analytics, complemented by GlobalCapital's news and insights providing colour and context to the data.
MTN Monitor covers third party issuance in SSA, FIG, emerging markets, covered and corporate bonds.
GlobalCapital's unique and independent position in the market enables us to receive, collate, validate, and make available a powerful database of MTN issuance information.
Awards enquiries
Ekta Kharat, Awards and Market Intelligence Research Analyst