Universal Security Bank’s investment arm SB Capital Investment Corp. signed separate service agreements with the Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) and MUFG Securities Asia that are expected to bolster its global reach, enhancing the promotion of onshore and offshore business opportunities for its inbound and outbound clients.

SB Capital, together with Krungsri, will provide Merger and Acquisition Advisory services to capture cross-border M&A opportunities, similar to its existing arrangement with MUFG. Meanwhile, SB Capital and MUS Asia will launch a Debt Capital Market business, poised to capture offshore bond issuance opportunities.

Both agreements demonstrate the bank’s dedication to customer-centricity — addressing cross-border opportunities for clients within and outside the country. They are also aligned with Security Bank’s mission of enriching lives, empowering businesses, and building communities through financial service excellence.

Leveraging partnerships

“Security Bank continues to leverage its partnerships to increase its global reach and capability in the financial services industry. We are confident that these agreements will further client interests, especially as we move forward to a post-pandemic era,” said Takashi Takeuchi, Security Bank’s executive vice president and Alliance Segment Head.

“The agreements between SB Capital and its international partners demonstrate the Bank’s focus on customer-centricity as these strengthen opportunities for both our customers,” said Virgilio Chua, president of SB Capital.

He adds, “MUFG and its partners maintain a presence in target geographies for offshore investments of their onshore clients in industries of strategic interest, such as in the Philippines. Similarly, SB Capital can provide leverage for its clients looking to explore offshore opportunities in the countries where clients of MUFG and its partners are present.”