(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 PHP6 billion 10-year ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond.
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) reinforced its position as a leader in financial excellence and sustainable financing, earning multiple accolades at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards held in Hong Kong on February 26. The annual awards recognize Asia Pacific’s most outstanding deals, institutions, and financial leaders, highlighting those that are redefining capital markets in the region.
ALI was named Best Issuer – Corporates, APAC, prevailing over top issuers from Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and other key markets. The award underscores the company’s strong financial management, strategic fundraising, and commitment to sustainable and innovative financing solutions.
The company’s PHP6 billion 10-year ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond received two major distinctions: 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 landmark transaction highlights ALI’s pioneering role in integrating sustainability into its financing strategy. The bond is tied to environmental performance indicators, reflecting ALI’s dedication to advancing sustainability commitments while ensuring long-term value creation for investors.
Further strengthening its financial leadership, Augusto D. Bengzon, ALI’s Chief Finance Officer, was named Best CFO – Corporates, Southeast Asia, securing the highest number of votes from market participants. This recognition affirms Bengzon’s role in driving ALI’s financial strategies, ensuring fiscal resilience, and leading innovative capital-raising initiatives that support the company’s long-term growth and sustainability objectives.
The FinanceAsia Achievement Awards are among the most respected accolades in the region, with nearly 1,000 submissions reviewed by an independent advisory board and the publication’s editorial team. The awards highlight organizations that are successfully navigating complex market conditions, regulatory changes, and evolving investor expectations.
FinanceAsia, a leading financial publication established in 1996, provides in-depth coverage of capital markets, digital assets, and M&A activity across Asia Pacific. Beyond its reporting, it organizes high-profile conferences on investment trends, ESG, capital raising, and fixed income, shaping the financial dialogue in the region.
ALI’s achievements at the FinanceAsia Awards reaffirm its commitment to financial innovation, responsible investment, and sustainable development, further solidifying its leadership in the Philippine real estate and capital markets.