Janet Hislop, chief executive officer, Cayman National
Cayman National Bank Ltd. has been named Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker, a Financial Times publication, marking the institution’s ninth time receiving the international award.
Judges cited the bank’s adoption of new technology, locally focused products and community sustainability efforts in selecting it for the top honor. The recognition reinforces Cayman National’s standing as one of the Cayman Islands’ leading financial institutions, the company said.
Janet Hislop, chief executive officer of Cayman National Corporation Ltd. and president of Cayman National Bank Ltd., said the award reflects ongoing improvements in customer service and digital security. “Each year, we are able to demonstrate the many improvements we are making to serve our customers better,” Hislop said.
In 2025, the bank rolled out a new global financial messaging standard and upgraded SWIFT wire transfers to support faster and more secure payments. It introduced the Mastercard KYD World Business card, which provides local-currency spending for businesses and automatic conversion for overseas purchases. CNB reported strong uptake across several sectors, including retail and construction.
The bank also migrated high-value personal account holders to the Visa Infinite Debit card, offering broader travel and purchase benefits. On the environmental front, CNB implemented cash-recycling ATMs, shifted customers to electronic statements and partnered with the National Trust for the Cayman Islands to plant native trees in North Side.
The Banker magazine presented the award in London on Dec. 3 to Brian Esau, the bank’s executive vice president. Hislop said the company aims to continue improving. “We are determined to break our own record again next year.”
