Debt Markets
Our structuring and syndication specialists are committed to delivering market-leading and customised financing solutions via the debt markets to our full spectrum of clients, ranging from corporate and institutional through to government-linked entities. The team leverages on its debt origination and structuring expertise built from comprehensive market and product knowledge in providing clients with integrated financing solutions. Combined with our execution capabilities and extensive distribution network, we are able to execute complex transactions under challenging circumstances.
The Debt Markets team has an established track record in originating debt capital market transactions and commands a significant position in this market. The string of awards and accolades won over the years serves as a testament to the team’s strategic focus in building a sustainable high-growth business model supported by a diversified product base. With products and services ranging from debt capital financing solutions and syndicated loans to capital and project advisory services, the team adopts a dynamic approach in the pursuit of innovative and optimal financing solutions.
| Corporate Bonds and Sukuk (CBS) |
From originating and structuring to pricing, underwriting and the distribution of CBS, the team takes a holistic approach in the provision of end-to-end financing solutions. We provide innovative and customised financing solutions to meet specific needs of our clients. Our unique approach coupled with an astute understanding of the industry has culminated in the arrangement of several significant fundraising exercises for a broad range of clients. The Debt Markets team is further supported by a dedicated team specialised in Islamic capital markets to cater to the needs of clients who seek Shariah-compliant financial products and services through the application of various Shariah principles which are widely accepted in the global market. Over the years, we have participated in several landmark transactions including Malaysia’s first retail Sukuk, Malaysia’s first supranational bond issue, as well as the country’s first municipal bond issue.
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| Leveraged and Project Financing |
| The Debt Markets team has a proven track record of success in the structuring and arrangement of financing facilities for both greenfield projects and existing projects to enhance balance sheet management and secure effective financing. The team’s position as a significant industry player has also been demonstrated through numerous financing exercises to support clients’ corporate activities including merger and acquisitions and buyouts through innovative capital restructuring and leveraged financing. Our track record in Leveraged and Project Financing is evidenced through our participation in the fundraising exercise for a number of significant projects in Malaysia including the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, airports and power plants. |
| Structured Finance and Asset Backed Securities |
| Our expertise in Structured Finance and Asset Backed Securities is backed by an array of awards and accolades and our participation in many significant transactions including the world’s first Islamic residential mortgage-backed securities. The Debt Markets team is equipped with in-depth industry knowledge and technical strengths in the structuring of asset-backed securities, collateralised debt/loan obligations, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as structured private debt securities and Sukuk. |
| Loan Syndication |
| Our Loan Syndication team is able to assist our clients with large loan requirements may not be capable of being supported by a single Bank / Lender. We would then put through a syndication process to arrange, underwrite and distribute syndicated loans for such clients via our vast distribution network. Our expertise and deep market intelligence is evidenced by our extensive suite of loan products arranged for major landmark deals ranging from plain vanilla loan financing to complex mergers and acquisitions, project financing and fundraising. Over the years, the team has participated in several corporate exercises with an objective to enhance shareholders’ value including the refinancing of a merger and acquisition exercise via loan syndication. |
| Capital and Project Advisory |
| Our advisors draw upon a wealth of transaction experience and in-depth knowledge of a multitude of industries to guide our clients through the complexities inherent in raising and managing capital effectively as well as project implementation which includes greenfield infrastructure projects and various government initiatives. The Debt Markets advisory team provides proactive services to clients which include preparing and reviewing feasibility studies and capital/transaction structures, as well as, providing financial modelling expertise and advice on tax implications, related interest rate and credit hedging strategies. |
| Corporate Agency & Administration (CAA) |
Our CAA team provides comprehensive agency functions as part of the PDS post-issuance management structure which covers, inter alia, facility, security and monitoring agency functions. We adopt best industry practices and equip ourselves with the latest technical knowledge in managing PDS issuances which includes, amongst others, monitoring their compliance with transaction-specific terms and conditions and regulatory requirements. We strive for continuous improvements to our processes in our mission to provide value added services to our clients. |
