Multiple wins across major award-giving bodies
Asian Banking & Finance Corporate and Investment Banking Awards — Mergers and Acquisition Deal of the Year for I Square Capital’s acquisition of Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corp.; Blue Bond of the Year for Maynilad’s P15-billion blue bond issuance; and Sustainability-Linked Bond of the Year for Ayala Land’s sustainability-linked bonds.
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards — Philippine Domestic ESG Program of the Year for BanKo’s Agri-NegosyoKo Loan Program.
Alpha Southeast Asia’s 19th Best Financial Institution Awards — Best Equity House in the Philippines.
FinanceAsia Awards — Best Investment Bank in the Philippines and Best ECM House in the Philippines.
“These recognitions inspire us to continue our thrust to always deliver innovative structures and execute landmark capital markets transactions for our clients in any given market environment,” said Lester Ong, BPI Capital president.
Sustainable finance milestones
In 2024, BPI Capital led five of the country’s seven sustainable public issuances, including Maynilad’s Blue Bonds, Ayala Land’s Sustainability-Linked Bonds, and ACEN’s Sustainable finance milestones Sustainability-Linked Loan.
On the advisory side, deal count rose 67 percent year-on-year, with 10 mandated engagements — underscoring robust market confidence in its capabilities.
The investment house also executed numerous award-winning deals across equity, debt, and mergers and acquisitions, setting new benchmarks for Philippine investment banking.
Focused on clients, focused on growth
“While the path to growth has become more complex and uncertain, our commitment to serving our clients and the country remains stronger than ever,” Ong added. “By delivering expert financial advice and world-class deal execution, we are well-positioned to navigate evolving market conditions and turn challenges into opportunities.”
As of June 2025, BPI Capital has served as lead arranger or bookrunner in over P102 billion worth of capital markets transactions, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in driving national progress. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
