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February 25, 2026
Register Now: Applications Open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.

TL;DR
- Applications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies list.
- The list, produced with Statista, covers fintech players globally, from startups to Big Tech.
- New segments this year include regulation tech.
- Fintech has become a core part of the global financial system, driven by digitization and AI.
- Global fintech investment was $44.7 billion in the first half of 2025.
- Companies must have innovative, technology-based financial products and services as their core business.
- The submission deadline is April 24, 2026.
- Contact [email protected] for questions or assistance.
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