BIZ BUZZ: BPI Capital on a roll—again
Looks like dealmakers are having a moment.
Investment banking arm BPI Capital Corp. walked away with multiple trophies at the latest regional finance awards, flexing its muscle in both capital markets and sustainability deals.
Among the highlights: “Best Equity Adviser” in the Philippines, plus a string of recognitions tied to transactions that helped shape the local fundraising scene. Not bad for a year when markets were anything but easy.
One standout deal was Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s P34.3-billion initial public offering (IPO), where BPI Capital acted as joint global coordinator and bookrunner. The deal snagged “Best IPO”—and came with bragging rights as the country’s second-largest listing and first with a Green Equity Label.
The firm also made waves in sustainable finance. It handled Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s sustainability-linked issuances, recognized as “Best Association of Southeast Asian Nations Sustainability-Linked Bond.” The twist: proceeds tied to delivering 16,000 homes by 2029, blending finance with a social target.
Not stopping there, BPI Capital worked on Ayala Land Inc.’s P15-billion sustainability-linked bond—linked to emissions reduction and green building goals—and Filinvest Development Corp.’s P8-billion perpetual preferred shares, which also earned top honors.
Even with global headwinds, the wins suggest investors are still willing to back well-structured deals—especially those with a sustainability angle. That’s a signal worth watching as issuers navigate volatile markets.
For BPI Capital president Lester Ong, the message is clear: the firm is doubling down on helping clients raise capital while pushing “innovative and sustainable solutions” tied to long-term growth.
If anything, the awards reinforce a trend: sustainable finance is no longer a niche. And for local banks eyeing regional relevance, deals like these are becoming the new benchmark.
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