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From left: BPI Capital Corporation President Roland Gerard R. Veloso Jr.; Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) Treasury Senior Division Manager Ricardo Ulysses C. Tabije IV; ALI Senior Vice President, Chief Finance Officer & Treasurer Augusto D. Bengzon; and BDO Capital & Investment Corporation President Eduardo V. Francisco. BPI Capital and BDO Capital were part of the syndicate of joint lead underwriters for ALI’s P6 billion 10-year ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond.
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) secured multiple awards at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards held in Hong Kong on 26 February. The annual event recognizes Asia Pacific’s most outstanding deals, institutions, and financial leaders, celebrating those who redefine capital markets in the region.
ALI was named Best Issuer – Corporates, APAC, surpassing top issuers from Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and other key markets. This distinction highlights the company’s strong financial management, strategic fundraising, and commitment to sustainability-driven financing solutions.
The company’s P6-billion 10-year ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond also received high honors, winning Best Structured Finance Deal in Southeast Asia and Most Innovative Deal in the Philippines. As the first ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond issued in the Philippine capital market, the transaction underscores ALI’s pioneering efforts in integrating sustainability into its financial strategy. The bond is linked to environmental performance indicators, reflecting ALI’s dedication to advancing sustainability while ensuring long-term value for investors.
Adding to its financial leadership, ALI’s Chief Finance Officer, Augusto D. Bengzon, was recognized as Best CFO – Corporates, Southeast Asia, receiving the highest number of votes from market participants. This award highlights Bengzon’s role in driving ALI’s financial strategies, ensuring fiscal resilience, and spearheading innovative capital-raising initiatives that align with the company’s long-term growth and sustainability goals.
The FinanceAsia Achievement Awards are among the most prestigious in the region, with nearly 1,000 submissions reviewed by an independent advisory board and editorial panel. The awards honor organizations that successfully navigate complex market conditions, regulatory changes, and shifting investor expectations.
Established in 1996, FinanceAsia is a leading financial publication that provides in-depth coverage of capital markets, digital assets, and mergers & acquisitions across Asia Pacific. The platform also organizes high-profile conferences on investment trends, ESG, capital raising, and fixed income, shaping key financial discussions in the region.
