Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is a dedicated online news aggregation portal specializing in financial market news and industry updates. It combines original editorials with curated content from global news providers, reaching over 14 million readers annually. With a focus on reliability and depth, GFM has positioned itself as a trusted source in the financial sector, boasting a strong social media presence with over 180,000 Twitter followers.
As part of its coverage of this huge and multi-disciplined industry, GFM has developed a series of Awards. Using a wide range of criteria such as Transparency, Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Volume of Transactions, Innovation, Fintech and Customer Service, the Awards have been developed to recognise companies and institutions who have achieved notable success in their respective fields. This, in turn, has become a standard for reliability, performance and security within the financial community.
For the 3rd Week of September 2025, GFM Review's judging panel is proud to award the following institutions:
Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc.
Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc. is a full-service certified public accounting firm founded in 2001 by Van Gerard Dichoso. The Beverly Hills based team serves entertainment, manufacturing, retail and professional service clients with accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services. The firm has earned recognition among Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America and consecutive selections in the Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 Accountants from 2022 through 2024. Known for its Guide Me By The Hand methodology, the practice offers step by step regulatory advisory guidance that helps organizations navigate evolving federal state and local compliance requirements. This personalized approach underpins the firm winning the Best Regulatory Advisory USA 2025 award. With an international reach spanning Asia Europe Mexico the Middle East and across the United States the company combines deep technical expertise and hands on client support to deliver comprehensive solutions. The firm continues to build on its reputation for service quality and leadership in regulatory compliance.
Gala Collectible Services Private Limited
Gala Collectible Services Private Limited, established in Mumbai in 2022, has pioneered blockchain innovation in India's emerging tokenization sector through its flagship platform AsvaTok. The company operates as India's first comprehensive blockchain-based exchange trading platform specifically designed for tokenized real-world assets, including rare coins, banknotes, and artwork. This groundbreaking implementation demonstrates advanced blockchain architecture that enables fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity for traditionally illiquid collectible assets. The platform's technical excellence lies in its fully compliant framework, integrating robust Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering solutions that meet India's evolving regulatory requirements for virtual digital asset service providers. AsvaTok's blockchain implementation addresses critical market gaps by providing secure, transparent, and efficient trading mechanisms for asset tokenization, positioning India at the forefront of real-world asset digitization. The company's innovative approach to blockchain technology has transformed how investors access and trade high-value collectibles, creating new market opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Cryptopay
Founded in 2013, Cryptopay stands as one of Europe’s most established cryptocurrency payment platforms and earned recognition as the Best Cryptocurrency Solution Europe 2025. Licensed across multiple jurisdictions including Canada, Estonia and Luxembourg, the company has built an extensive ecosystem that enables businesses and individuals to integrate digital assets into everyday financial operations. Handling over one billion dollars in annual transaction volume and processing up to two million transactions every month, Cryptopay demonstrates the scale and reliability that set it apart in a competitive market. At the core of its offering is a never touch crypto model that allows merchants in more than 110 countries to accept cryptocurrency payments while converting funds into one of 30 supported fiat currencies, eliminating chargeback risk and hidden fees. Clients in sectors such as iGaming, luxury goods and foreign exchange benefit from seamless settlement and comprehensive risk management. Cryptopay also delivers consumer solutions through a multiasset wallet, payment cards for daily spending and a tiered storage approach that combines hot, warm and cold vault technologies for maximum security.
REO Capital, LLC
REO Capital, LLC stands as a distinguished independent advisory firm specializing in capital raising for emerging and established managers of private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Founded in 2009 by CEO John Denes, the Beverly Hills-based firm has cultivated over 50 years of combined experience in raising capital for unique investment strategies, typically targeting fund raises between $100 million and $1 billion. The firm’s independent structure enables personalized service delivery, working closely with managers to develop compelling pitch presentations, legal structures, and investor introductions through their extensive network of over 20,000 limited partners including RIA firms, family offices, and institutional investors. In 2024, REO Capital strategically formed a joint venture with Arcadia Consulting, expanding their service capabilities while maintaining their boutique, client-focused approach. This partnership enhances their ability to provide comprehensive advisory services from fund structuring to successful capital deployment. The firm’s track record includes previous recognition as Capital Raising Firm of the Year and US Consultancy Firm of the Year, demonstrating consistent excellence in independent financial advisory services that merits recognition as the Best Independent Advisory Firm USA 2025.
Walee Financial Services (Private) Limited
Walee Financial Services has established itself as a pioneering force in Pakistan’s digital finance landscape through its flagship Islamic nano-financing platform, Hakeem. By translating mobile airtime into a tradeable asset, the company delivers Shariah-compliant Unorganised Tawarruq financing to the country’s underserved population. Its fully digital onboarding process and seamless wallet integration remove barriers for millions of unbanked adults, of whom over half earn less than $170 per month. An AI-driven credit model evaluates more than 400 behavioural and transactional data points to extend responsible loans while maintaining a 90 percent repayment rate in a market of 96 percent Muslim consumers. This innovative approach to lending not only advances financial inclusion but also exemplifies transparent governance and technological rigor. In recognition of its groundbreaking contributions to credit access and Islamic finance, Walee Financial Services was honored with the Innovation in Lending Asia 2025 award, affirming its leadership in reshaping regional fintech standards.
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Global Financial Market Review (GFM) is an online news portal that is focused on the financial industry. It has been developed to deliver informative and independent news from around the world. The articles on GFM are both sourced from a number of independent news sources as well as written in-house. This is reflected in the quality and insight that the portal delivers to readers. GFM readership is comprised of decision makers from global businesses including FT100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as high net worth individuals.