Investment Banking

In July 1999, HSBC was granted a universal banking license in the Philippines by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Since then, HSBC”s Debt Capital Market capabilities has consistently ranked as one of the top arrangers and book runners in the Philippine Capital markets – having successfully arranged landmark and envelope pushing Philippine Peso and US Dollar transactions for sovereign, quasi-sovereign, large corporates and financial institution 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:

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

Jaime Mendejar
Manager, Debt Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 830 5474
jaimemendejar@hsbc.com.ph

Fax number: (632) 886 5396