BPI Capital receives major regional investment banking accolades

BPI Capital Corporation, the investment banking division of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), continues to establish itself as one of the Philippines’ top investment firms, earning several notable awards from regional financial publications and institutions. These honors highlight its strength in providing innovative fundraising and advisory services that contribute to the country’s economic development while promoting sustainable financing.

Among its major accomplishments are its wins at the FinanceAsia Annual Awards 2026, where BPI Capital was recognized as Best Investment Bank and Best ECM House in the Philippines, along with a Highly Commended distinction for Best DCM House. The awards reinforce its strong presence in both equity and debt capital markets, as well as its proven ability to deliver significant financial transactions for clients across various industries.

BPI Capital’s excellence in equity capital markets was likewise recognized at the Alpha Southeast Asia 20th Best Financial Institution Awards, where it was named Best Equity House in the Philippines, reflecting its continued success in advising and underwriting significant equity transactions that contribute to the development of the country’s capital markets.

BPI Capital also reinforced its leadership in sustainable and project finance. At the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards, the bank was named Philippines Domestic Green Financing Bank of the Year for its role in Cebu Landmasters, Inc.’s Sustainability-Linked Debt Issuances, and Philippines Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year for the Ahunan Power, Inc. and Olympia Violago Water and Power, Inc.’s Project Finance Term Loan Facilities. The firm’s capabilities in sustainable infrastructure finance were likewise recognized by The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026, which honored landmark transactions in the infrastructure and sustainable finance space.

Further reinforcing its capabilities in structuring award-winning transactions, BPI Capital also received four distinctions at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2026:

• Equity Deal of the Year – Philippines for Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s Initial Public Offering
• Project Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year – Philippines for Ahunan Power, Inc. and Olympia Violago Water and Power, Inc.
• Social Bond of the Year – Philippines for BPI’s PHP40 billion SINAG Bonds
• Sustainability-linked Bond of the Year – Philippines for Cebu Landmasters, Inc.’s Sustainability-Linked Issuances

The recognitions highlight BPI Capital’s expertise in advising and underwriting transactions that have set notable standards in the Philippine capital markets. They also demonstrate the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive solutions in equity and debt capital markets, project finance, and sustainable finance. Through these services, BPI Capital helps businesses secure funding while supporting inclusive and sustainable economic development.

As BPI marks its 175th anniversary, BPI Capital continues to uphold its commitment to providing world-class investment banking services that deliver value to clients, strengthen the Philippine capital markets, and contribute to building a better Philippines.

“These recognitions reflect our commitment to helping our clients achieve their strategic ambitions through innovative and impactful financing solutions,” said Lester Ong, BPI Capital President. “As the Philippine economy continues to grow, we remain focused on consistently providing sound advice and meaningful investment banking solutions that enable businesses to scale, fortify, and create lasting value; in the process, solidifying the trust that we have built with our clients over many years. We are likewise committed to advancing sustainable finance by supporting projects that contribute to the country’s long-term development.”