Unicapital marks five decades shaping PH capital markets

Insider Spotlight

• Unicapital Group marked its 50th anniversary on Sept. 8, highlighting five decades of capital raising, lending, investment banking and securities services
• The group is expanding MSME financing through ULoan while widening retail investor access through its UTrade platform
• New initiatives include UTrade WealthBasket, weekly market updates and a podcast focused on market trends and investment insights
  
  
  
  

Unicapital Group is marking 50 years in the Philippine financial industry as it seeks to deepen its role in connecting companies and investors with capital.

Founded in 1976, the financial services group provides investment banking, treasury, lending and stock brokerage services. Its capital markets work spans debt and equity offerings as well as mergers and acquisitions advisory.

Five-decade track record

Unicapital's five-decade track record includes engagements with EastWest Banking Corporation, DoubleDragon Properties Corp., Alaska Milk Corp., Citicore Energy REIT Corp., Philippine Airlines, UnionBank, Metro Pacific Investments and GMA Network.

“Reaching our 50th year is a milestone that we share with the institutions, investors, and partners who have placed their trust in Unicapital throughout the decades. This milestone represents the impact of helping businesses pursue opportunities and contribute to the broader economy of the Philippines,” Unicapital Group president and CEO Jaime J. Martirez said in a press statement.

Digital investment services

The group is expanding financing for micro, small and medium enterprises through ULoan by Unicapital Financial Investors, Inc. Its offerings include business loans, Truck Financing and Corporate Salary Loans, covering needs ranging from working capital and asset purchases to employee support.

Unicapital is also broadening its digital investment services through Unicapital Securities Inc.'s UTrade platform. Investors can access daily market research, while the weekly UTrade Rundown provides updates on market movements and research insights through social media.

Selected portfolios

Unicapital Securities recently launched UTrade WealthBasket, an automated investing solution offering professionally selected portfolios of up to 15 stocks. Its first portfolio, Steady-Divs, focuses on dividend-paying Philippine equities.

The group is also using its Unicapital Market Sense Podcast to discuss market trends, opportunities and expert perspectives.

Next 50 years

Unicapital said it plans to expand its market presence and capabilities while strengthening services for businesses and investors.

“Our first 50 years have been defined by the trust of our clients and partners and our role in helping capital move toward opportunities that create lasting value. As we look to the next 50 years, we will continue to build on this foundation by staying responsive to the needs of businesses and investors, embracing innovation, and helping shape a stronger and more dynamic Philippine capital market,” Martirez said.  —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma