The recognition highlights the investment house’s dominance in the local bond market, backed by a solid track record of leading landmark deals.
"These awards are testament to Chinabank Capital’s client focus, consistent execution, and more importantly, the hard work of our team, collaboration with different units within CBC, and the trust of issuers and investors,” said Chinabank Capital president Ryan Tapia.
Among its standout roles in 2024 was acting as bookrunner and underwriter for Ayala Land’s P6 billion sustainability-linked bond—the first of its kind in the country.
It also served as lead manager for SM Investments Corp.’s $500 million bond, hailed as the year’s Best Bond-Corporate. In total, Chinabank Capital was tapped for seven of the 12 corporate bond issuances in 2024, helping raise P114 billion of the P154 billion total.
The Asset, a Hong Kong-based financial publication, is known for its rigorous selection process in honoring excellence across Asia’s capital markets.
