Acuity Knowledge Partners wins The Digital Banker’s Global BankTech Award for ‘Best Data Analytics Provider to SME Banks’

New York, October 21, 2024 – Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has won the ’Best Data Analytics Provider to SME Banks’ award at the prestigious 2024 Global BankTech Awards organised by The Digital Banker.

The Global BankTech Awards recognises preeminent technology companies and their contribution to technology-based enhancements, initiatives and innovations within the financial services industry. Acuity was selected from a competitive pool of candidates by the judging panel of The Digital Banker.

In addition, the award recognises Acuity’s Data and Technology Services team, which has played a crucial role in accelerating the digital transformation of SME banks by performing contextual data analysis, implementing scalable enterprise platforms and supporting strategic application and process re-engineering initiatives. With the team’s help, SME banks have been able to rapidly launch new products and services by deploying a versatile, scenario-based credit decision-making framework.

“We are thrilled and excited to have won this award from BankTech, which recognises Acuity's data analytics capabilities geared towards financial institutions. This award reaffirms our commitment to bringing our rich experience of delivering data and technology services to more than 200 banking clients globally for the last 20+ years”, said Gopakumar Gopalakrishnan, Business Unit Head of Data & Technology Services, Acuity. “Our more than 1,000 technologists and over 5,000 financial services industry experts come with deep industry knowledge garnered through front- and middle-office services that ultimately help our clients accelerate their time-to-market, increase revenue, improve operational efficiency and quicken C-level decision-making”, he added.

About Acuity:

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent, and technology solutions to the financial services industry, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For further information, please visit www.acuitykp.com.

Media contact:
Stuti Das
Global Head of Communications and PR
Acuity Knowledge Partners
stuti.das@acuitykp.com