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Revealed: FN’s 2026 lists calendar

All the key dates for your diary for next year

Revealed: FN’s 2026 lists calendar
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Each year, Financial News recognises senior leaders in finance as well as talented youngsters who are tipped for the top.

In 2026, FN will again publish three lists: The Rising Stars of European Finance, Most Influential in European Finance and 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance.

Our annual pick of top finance lawyers will also return.

Below are all the key dates you need to know. Sign up for our lists and awards email for any additional updates throughout the year. For more information, contact fnlists@dowjones.com.

Rising Stars of European Finance
Nominations open: 5 Jan
Nominations close: 30 Jan
Publication: March

Fifty Most Influential Lawyers
Nominations open: 16 Feb
Nominations close: 20 March
Publication: May

Most Influential in European Finance
Nominations open: 30 March
Nominations close: 24 April
Publication: June

100 Most Influential Women in European Finance
Nominations open: 1 June
Nominations close: 10 July
Publication: October

Write to Clare Dickinson at cdickinson@efinancialnews.com

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