2025 Leaders and Legends

Transformation rarely comes easy. But for the winners of this year’s ABF Journal Innovators, change isn’t just embraced — it’s...

Sentinels are the masters of risk and resilience. As strategic risk managers, they strike a balance between growth and stability...

Trailblazers are leading women in specialty finance who not only achieve extraordinary results but also reshape the landscape. They break...

Rainmakers are the dealmakers who deliver under pressure. They turn complex challenges into successful outcomes with skill, speed and precision....

Innovators are game changers. Whether it’s through new technology, novel deal structures or inclusive practices, they are pushing boundaries and...

Icons are industry pillars whose leadership and vision have stood the test of time. Their decades of contributions have shaped...

NextGen honorees are the rising stars of the industry. Already making a meaningful impact, these future leaders combine fresh thinking...

This year’s ABF Journal Icons didn’t get where they are by luck. They earned it — through years of hard...

Today’s rising leaders are navigating a landscape in rapid transformation — and the next generation is already setting the tone...

“The fraudsters just keep getting smarter and smarter. We need to continue to stay the course, stick with the blocking...