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"
   (Euromoney, 2010)

 "Best Debt House in the Philippines"
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Best Debt House in the Philippines"
   (The Asset, 2008)

 "Best Sovereign Bond" for the Republic of the Philippines Global Bonds due 2019
   (Asiamoney, 2009)

 "Best Sovereign Bond" for the Republic of the Philippines Global Bonds due 2019
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Best New Bond" for the PSALM Global Bonds due 2019
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Best Issuer Public Sector" for the PSALM Global Bonds due 2019
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Best Domestic Currency Bond" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (Asiamoney, 2009)

 "Best Local Currency Bond" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Best Deal in the Philippines" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (The Asset, 2009)

 "Emerging Asia Bond of the Year" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (IFR Awards, 2009)

 "Domestic Bond Deal of the Year" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (IFR Awards, 2009)

 "Domestic Bond Deal of the Year" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (IFR Asia, 2009)

 "Philippines Capital Markets Deal of the Year" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (IFR Asia, 2009)

 "Best Non-core Currency Deal" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (Credit Magazine, 2009)

 "Best Debut Bond Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia" for the San Miguel Brewery SEC Registered Bonds
   (Alpha Southeast Asia Awards, 2009)

 "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:

Maria Corazon Purisima
Senior Vice President and Head, Debt Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 836 7425
corriepurisima@hsbc.com.ph

Kristine Koh - Ou
Associate Director, Debt Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 581 8386
kristinekoh@hsbc.com.ph

Jaime Mendejar
Vice President, Debt Capital Markets
Tel No. (632) 581 8387
jaimemendejar@hsbc.com.ph

Fax number: (632) 755 5474