Windhoek: First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has been named Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Namibia in Global Finance magazine's 26th Annual World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks Awards, part of the Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards 2026.According to Namibia Press Agency, the recognition forms part of the publication's annual programme that honours excellence in foreign exchange (FX) services across 87 countries, territories and districts, as well as several global regions and categories.Head of Global Markets at Rand Merchant Bank Namibia (RMB), Ian Erlank, said the award reflects the strength of the group's foreign exchange capabilities and expertise. 'This award reflects the strength of our FX capabilities and the depth of expertise across the group. At FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, we remain committed to delivering innovative, reliable and customer-centric foreign exchange solutions that support our clients' growth in an increasingly complex global environment,' Erlank said.He added that the bank is honoured to be recognised for its efforts to safeguard value and facilitate seamless cross-border financial activity for businesses and individuals. Foreign exchange services play a critical role in Namibia's economy, where importers, exporters, investors and individuals increasingly rely on cross-border trade and international financial flows.According to the bank, reliable FX solutions are particularly important for key sectors such as mining, agriculture, logistics and retail, which depend on secure and competitively priced currency services to sustain operations and remain competitive.Global Finance evaluates award winners through a selection process that incorporates insights from industry specialists and detailed assessments of key performance indicators. These include transaction volumes, market share, pricing competitiveness, global reach, customer service and technological innovation. Erlank thanked clients for their continued trust and commended the bank's teams for delivering service excellence that responds to the evolving needs of the market.