Hong Kong — Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital), the investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, has been recognized as Best Domestic Debt Capital Markets (DCM) House at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, underscoring its growing role in financing some of the Philippines’ largest corporate, infrastructure, and sustainability projects.
The award was presented during the FinanceAsia Awards ceremony held on June 25 at Conrad Hong Kong, where Security Bank Capital President and CEO Virgilio Chua accepted the recognition on behalf of the company.
The accolade comes on the heels of a strong 2025 performance, during which Security Bank Capital structured and facilitated 11 debt capital market issuances for government and corporate clients with a combined issue size exceeding ₱600 billion. The firm also arranged ₱23.3 billion in private debt transactions and led or co-led ₱172.6 billion in project financing, supporting approximately 6,000 megawatts of power generation capacity.
The financing initiatives spanned a wide range of sectors and objectives, including sustainability-linked bonds, financial inclusion programs, MSME lending, renewable energy developments, energy storage facilities, and other strategic infrastructure investments.
“Our clients trust us with their most important financing decisions, and this award reflects that trust,” said Virgilio Chua, President and CEO of Security Bank Capital. “We remain committed to understanding each client’s unique requirements and delivering financing solutions that are practical, timely, and aligned with their long-term goals. This recognition from FinanceAsia affirms our client-centric approach and the strong partnerships we have built over the years.”
Landmark capital market transactions
Among the firm’s most notable debt capital market deals in 2025 were Bank of Commerce’s ₱18-billion bond offering, Ayala Land Inc.’s ₱15-billion sustainability-linked bond issuance, and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s maiden peso bond offering worth up to ₱20 billion.
Security Bank Capital also expanded its presence in the private debt market by arranging First Digital Finance Corporation’s maiden corporate notes facility of up to ₱5 billion, Prime Energy Resources Development’s bridge loan facility supporting the Malampaya gas project, and Asialink Finance Group’s ₱4-billion CGIF-guaranteed corporate notes program.
Driving the country’s energy transition
Project finance remained one of the firm’s strongest growth areas in 2025. Security Bank Capital arranged and supported ₱172.6 billion in financing for major power projects across the country, helping fund around 6,000 MW of generation capacity.
The portfolio included financing for Terra Solar Philippines Inc., Terra Nueva Inc., Solar Valley Energy Solutions Inc., Ahunan Power Inc., and Olympia Violago Water & Power Inc., covering large-scale solar energy developments and pumped-storage hydropower facilities that support the country’s transition toward cleaner and more reliable energy.
Expanding industry recognition
The latest FinanceAsia distinction adds to a growing list of accolades for Security Bank Capital. In recent years, the firm received FinanceAsia’s Best Investment Bank (Domestic) – Highly Commended recognition, was named Euromoney’s Best Investment Bank for Financing, and was recognized by the Philippine Dealing System as one of the country’s Top 2 Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers in the Investment House category.
These recognitions reinforce Security Bank Capital’s position as one of the Philippines’ leading investment banks, helping businesses and institutions access capital while supporting the country’s economic growth and infrastructure development.
For more information about Security Bank Capital’s products and services, visit http://www.securitybank.com/securitybank-capital/.