Investment Banking

In July 1999, HSBC was granted a universal banking license in the Philippines by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. HSBC's Debt Capital Market capabilities rank consistently as one of the top arrangers and book runners in the Philippine bond market, having constantly arranged successful and landmark capital market transactions for the national government and prime corporate accounts.

Our Investment Banking Group offers the following products and services:

 Debt Origination

 Loan Syndication

 Structured Financing

Various awards received by HSBC from prestigious international publications prove HSBC's achievements and continuous efforts to aid in the development of the Philippine debt capital market. The most recent distinctions include:

 "Best Debt House in the Philippines"
   (Asiamoney, April 2003)

 "Best Debt House in the Philippines"
   (Euromoney, July 2002)

 "Best Domestic Bond House"
   (IFR Asia, December 2001)
   (FinanceAsia Country Awards, July 2001)

 "Deal of the Month" for ROP Global Bond due 2009
   (FinanceAsia, April 2002)

 "Best Sovereign Bond Deal" for ROP Global Bond due 2009
   (The Asset, December 2002)

For more information, please contact:

Lynette V. Ortiz
Head of Debt Capital Markets, Global Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 886 5470
lynetteortiz@hsbc.com.ph

Kristine Koh - Ou
Associate Director, Debt Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 830 5254
kristinekoh@hsbc.com.ph

Fax number: (632) 886 5396