Security Bank Capital Investment Corp., the investment banking arm of Security Bank, has been named the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 at Euromoney’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Excellence.
The accolade highlights the firm’s role in advancing large-scale financings and sustainability-driven deals that redefine the local capital markets.
Driving sustainable and transformational deals
Euromoney cited Security Bank Capital’s pioneering work in:
- Sustainability leadership – Arranging Ayala Land Inc. 's P14-billion sustainability-linked bonds, the first of its kind in the country, and the P10-billion ASEAN green bonds for Energy Development Corp.
- Infrastructure financing – Leading the P52-billion project finance facility for New NAIA Infra Corp., setting a new benchmark for PPP airport projects.
- Capital markets depth – Closing nine major bond issuances in 2024 worth P139 billion, including SM Prime’s P25-billion offering and SMC Tollways’ P35-billion debut.
- Energy transition – Delivering P91.8 billion in project finance, anchored by the record-setting 450MW 3 Barracuda Solar Project.
- Equity capital markets – Raising P40.1 billion across four equity deals, including Citicore Renewable Energy’s IPO and the largest preferred share offerings from Petron and Ayala Corp.
A testament to leadership
“This recognition by Euromoney is a testament to our role as a trusted partner in enabling our clients’ growth and the country’s sustainable development,” said Virgilio Chua, president and CEO of Security Bank Capital.
The award builds on the company’s recent honors, including Best Investment Bank in the Philippines (Alpha Southeast Asia 2025) and Best ESG House in the Philippines (Euromoney 2024). —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
