Suade Wins New Market Entry Award at the UK

30 April, 2020 - London, UK - Suade, a global leader in regulatory technology (RegTech), is proud to announce that its co-founder and CEO, Diana Paredes, was honoured at the UK–Portugal Business Awards last night. The award recognises her leadership and the company’s contribution to innovation in financial technology.

Celebrating international growth and impact
Hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Portugal, the UK–Portugal Business Awards celebrate the achievements of British companies succeeding in Portugal, as well as Portuguese companies investing in the UK. Now in its 15th year, the awards recognised 37 standout businesses making an impact across both economies. Suade was selected as the winner of the New Market Entry award, acknowledging the company’s growth and success in Portugal’s financial services sector.

The awards were presented at a special event held at SUD Lisboa Hall, hosted by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal, Lisa Bandari, and HM Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton.

Chris Barton commented:

“The UK–Portugal Business Awards are a celebration of the strong partnership between our nations. The awards highlight the remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of Portuguese companies investing in the UK, as well as British companies thriving in Portugal. I congratulate all the winners for their outstanding successes, which emphasise the significant contributions to both of our economies.”

Suade’s mission in Portugal and beyond
Receiving the award, Diana Paredes said:

“It’s a real honour to be recognised among so many brilliant businesses. This award is a reflection of the hard work from the entire Suade team — particularly in Iberia — and our shared mission to make regulatory compliance smarter, faster and more effective for financial institutions.”

Suade entered the Portuguese market to support local and international banks operating under complex EU regulations. The company continues to grow its presence in the region, working closely with clients to deliver modern, automated compliance solutions through its cloud-based platform.

A global RegTech company with local impact
Founded in 2014, Suade provides end-to-end automation of regulatory reporting for financial institutions, ensuring compliance with evolving global standards. Our platform streamlines reporting, reduces manual processes, and enhances data accuracy. With increasing regulatory demands such as Basel III, PRA, and EBA requirements, banks need a scalable solution that eliminates inefficiencies and strengthens risk control. Suade delivers a seamless, automated approach to compliance, trusted by financial institutions worldwide.

Looking ahead to RegTech Forum 2025
Suade’s recognition in Portugal comes at an exciting time. This November, the company will host its flagship event, the Suade RegTech Forum, in London. Now in its fourth year, the forum brings together leaders from global banks, regulators and technology firms to discuss the future of regulation.

Last year’s speakers included representatives from JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and the Bank of England. Topics ranged from the future of Basel III to data quality and digital resilience under DORA. This year’s forum will be held on 5 November 2025 at Guildhall, London, and promises to be another standout moment for collaboration and progress in financial regulation.