Fortman Cline Capital Markets: Best M&A Advisory Team Southeast Asia 2019

Boutique investment firm Fortman Cline Capital Markets has found its niche by serving emerging conglomerates and mid-market entrepreneurs and corporations. The approach has served it well; since its inception in 2007, the Hong Kong-based corporate finance advisory firm has closed more than $16bn in mergers and acquisitions and fundraising transactions. Its expertise covers a diverse spectrum of industries, including consumer products, healthcare, natural resources, power and energy, technology, and transport. The firm has a proven record of creating strategic opportunities for its clients in emerging Southeast Asian markets. Fortman Cline’s superior customer service is backed by profound industry experience and cross-border expertise, leading its ranking in the top five financial advisers in the region. Outstanding client care starts with an engaged and motivated work force, and Fortman Cline embraces and endorses that by providing its team with professional and personal development opportunities. Mentorship programmes enable new recruits to learn from seasoned veterans, and Fortman Cline president and co-founder Danny Ibasco has personally taken interns under his wing for one-on-one training. The company treats its clients like partners, providing them with sound fiduciary counsel. Its presence in Southeast Asia consists of 3 offices, in Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore. The judges present Fortman Cline Capital Markets with the 2019 award for Best M&A Advisory Team (Southeast Asia).