Mr Pisal Kattiyothaivong, Executive Director, Head of Investment Banking, UOB Thailand said, "We feel very honoured for receiving such a strong industry-wide recognition this year. These awards are a testament of our unwavering commitment to providing effective financial solutions and strategic advisory services to meet the diverse needs of corporate issuers, institutional investors, and high net-worth investors. With our on-ground knowledge, product capabilities and expertise, we are well-positioned to provide customised debt financing and effective fund-raising solutions to support clients'
funding requirements. We continue to remain steadfast in supporting high quality tailored solutions and services while forging deeper relationships as we assist our clients to achieve their strategic goals
and growth plans."
UOB Thailand stood out for the Bank's efforts in supporting clients as the sole lead manager and book runner for two significant transactions in 2023, earning four prestigious accolades from a leading national organisation and renowned international financial publications including
- Best Sustainability-Linked Bond - Thailand by The Asset and Best Corporate ESG Bond of the Year in Thailand by Thai Bond Market Association - WHA Corporation PCL's 1 billion baht dual-tranche sustainability-linked bond. This is considered the first sustainability-linked bond issued by logistics, industrial estate and utilities and power corporate issuer in Thailand.
- Best Corporate Bond - Thailand by The Asset and Best Property Deal in Southeast Asia by Finance Asia - Land and House PCL's 8 billion baht dual-tranche bond. This is the largest transaction issued by property developer company in Thailand in 2023.
In addition, UOB garnered other three awards for our capabilities in offering bespoke solutions for clients in different segments of the bond market including: Best New Bond - Thailand by The Asset and Best Inaugural Bond Deal in Southeast Asia & Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year in Thailand by The Alpha Southeast Asia- CP Axtra's 15 billion baht multi-tranche bond, and Best Bond Deal for Retail Investor in Southeast Asia by The Alpha Southeast Asia - Ek-Chai Distribution Company Limited's 31.5 billion baht multi-tranche bond.
Source: UOB Thailand