Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) earned multiple accolades at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards in Hong Kong on Feb. 26, reinforcing its position as a leader in financial excellence and sustainable financing.
ALI was named Best Issuer – Corporates, APAC, prevailing over top issuers from Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and other key markets. The award highlights the company’s strong financial management and commitment to innovative financing solutions.
The company’s PHP6 billion 10-year ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond received two distinctions: Best Structured Finance Deal in Southeast Asia and Most Innovative Deal in the Philippines. This landmark transaction, the first ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond issued in the Philippine capital market, is tied to environmental performance indicators.
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, among the most respected accolades in the region, had nearly 1,000 submissions reviewed by an independent advisory board and the publication’s editorial team. FinanceAsia, established in 1996, provides coverage of capital markets across Asia Pacific.
ALI’s achievements further solidify its leadership in Philippine real estate and capital markets.
