Security Bank Capital earns top award for financing excellence
Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation has earned the title of the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 at Euromoney’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Excellence. The investment banking arm of Security Bank was cited for its strong role in sustainable, large-scale, and transformative financings.
Euromoney highlighted several milestones:
- Sustainability leadership: Arranged Ayala Land’s PHP14 billion sustainability-linked bonds with innovative step-up features tied to performance targets, and Energy Development Corporation’s PHP10 billion oversubscribed ASEAN green bonds.
- Transformational infrastructure: Led the PHP52 billion project finance facility for New NAIA Infra Corp., a new benchmark for PPP airport projects.
- Capital market depth: Closed nine major bond issuances in 2024 worth PHP139 billion, including SM Prime’s PHP25 billion issue and SMC Tollways’ PHP35 billion debut, the largest in the market.
- Energy transition financing: Delivered PHP91.8 billion in project finance, including the 450MW 3 Barracuda Solar Project, the largest solar financing in Philippine history.
- Equity capital markets: Raised PHP40.1 billion across four equity deals, including Citicore Renewable Energy’s IPO and major preferred share offerings from Petron and Ayala Corporation.
“Security Bank Capital has cemented its position as a cornerstone of investment banking in the Philippines,” Euromoney said.
The award adds to the firm’s recent recognitions such as Best Investment Bank in the Philippines (Alpha Southeast Asia 2025), Best ESG House in the Philippines (Euromoney 2024), and Best ECM House – Highly Commended (FinanceAsia).
“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. “From renewable energy to infrastructure and inclusive finance, we remain committed to delivering solutions that power progress for businesses, communities, and the nation.”
