Tag: philippines

Debt

Asian borrowers rush to access market window

The Philippines and Kexim are first out of the gate in 2012, but pundits say the debt markets may be difficult to access for much of the year.

By Denise Wee | 5 January 2012

Business Moves

Credit Suisse launches onshore brokerage in the Philippines

With the addition of the Philippines, Credit Suisse offers its clients direct trading access in 16 markets in Asia-Pacific.

By Anette Jönsson | 6 April 2011

Cash

Citi poaches new head of GTS in the Philippines

Citi hires Mylene A Caparas from Deutsche Bank to lead global transaction services in the Philippines.

By Jonathan Barlow | 15 February 2011

Debt

The Philippines plans second peso global next year

Bankers are preparing for the sovereign bond rush that typically augurs the start of the New Year. Aside from the Philippines, another candidate that could hit the market early ...

By Denise Wee | 7 December 2010

Conference Highlights

Open for business, says Philippines president

President Benigno Aquino told foreign investors yesterday that the Philippines has turned the corner and is ready to offer them a “square deal”.

By Nick Ferguson | 19 November 2010

Debt

Petron Corp issues $469 million peso eurobond

The energy company becomes the first Philippine corporate issuer to sell peso-denominated bonds to international investors following the success of the global peso sovereign.

By Mei Tuicolo | 5 November 2010

Debt

Travellers hotel group prints $300 million high-yield bond

The debut bond by Philippine gaming company Travellers International Hotel Group follows the sale of seven-year debt by its parent, Alliance Global, a couple of months ago.

By Mei Tuicolo | 29 October 2010

Debt

SM Investments prices new 2017 bonds

Philippine conglomerate SM Investments executes a clean exchange offer for its existing 2013 and 2014 bonds, forming a base for the new 5.5% seven-year bonds.

By Mei Tuicolo | 8 October 2010

View Point

Global peso bond sets new benchmark for Asia, says Citi

Citi's global banking head for the Philippines, Kristine Braden, speaks to us about the bank's view on investment banking prospects in the country and the success of the recent ...

By Lara Wozniak | 20 September 2010

Debt

The Philippines issues a Ps44.1 billion global bond

Republic of the Philippines demonstrates its position as one of Asia’s most sophisticated borrowers with a peso-denominated 10-year issue targeted at international investors.

By Mei Tuicolo | 13 September 2010

Debt

Alliance Global prints $500 million debut security

Despite weaker markets, the Philippine holding company prints at the tight end of guidance to yield 6.625%.

By Mei Tuicolo | 13 August 2010

View Point

The Philippines joins premier league of emerging-market sovereigns

HSBC's Stephen Williams explains why the Philippines stands out for establishing a borrowing strategy that has been steadily refined during the past decade.

By Stephen Williams | 25 May 2010

Debt

ICTSI returns with a $200 million tap

International Container Terminal Services Inc taps its recent $250 million 10-year issue that priced in mid-March, increasing the size to $450 million.

By Mei Tuicolo | 30 April 2010

Editor's Desk

Asia's best managed companies: Indonesia and the Philippines

These are the results of our annual poll to find Asia's top companies. Today, Indonesia and the Philippines.

By FinanceAsia Editors | 29 April 2010

Equities

Banco de Oro raises $120 million from placement

Together with a sale of $150 million worth of shares to IFC and an IFC-linked fund at the same price, the Philippine bank is able to pocket $270 million of fresh capital.

By Anette Jönsson | 21 April 2010

Equities

PLDT fund sells $94 million worth of Metro Pacific shares

PLDT's Beneficial Trust Fund offloads 6.95% of the Philippine infrastructure company, representing almost half its stake.

By Anette Jönsson | 15 April 2010

Debt

ICTS issues $250 million of unrated securities

Philippine container-port company International Container Terminal Services comes to market with $250 million of senior unsecured debt.

By Mei Tuicolo | 15 March 2010

Debt

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp issues $250 million of senior debt

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation's $250 million five-year issue starts off a busy week in the debt markets as companies rush to execute their deals before Chinese New Year.

By Mei Tuicolo | 2 February 2010

Debt

Asia’s bond bonanza

Borrowers in the region, particularly Koreans, are tapping into healthier investor appetite and locking in low-cost funding.

By Rupert Walker | 20 October 2009

Debt

Philippines taps long end of dollar market with $1 billion bond

The Republic of the Philippines brings the second Asian sovereign in 24 hours and its third dollar bond this year.

By Anette Jönsson | 19 October 2009

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