DC Advisory wins ‘M&A Deal of the Year’ and ‘Management Buyout Deal of the Year’ at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026
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July 6, 2026, Bangalore – DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, today announced that it has been recognized with two awards at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026: ‘M&A Deal of the Year’ and ‘Management Buyout Deal of the Year’.
The ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards recognize outstanding performance, innovation, and excellence across Asia’s corporate and investment banking industry, honoring institutions that have delivered exceptional results and made meaningful contributions to the market.
The ‘M&A Deal of the Year’ award recognizes DC Advisory’s role in advising Axio (CapFloat Financial Services) and its shareholders on its sale to Amazon, representing one of the company’s largest acquisitions in India. DC Advisory provided comprehensive advisory support, structuring and executing a transaction aligned with the commercial intent set out in the LOI, while supporting the expansion of Amazon’s financial services offering in the market.
The ‘Management Buyout Deal of the Year’ award reflects DC Advisory’s role as advisor to Niwas Housing Finance (erstwhile Indostar Home Finance) and its shareholders on the sale of Niwas to EQT. DC Advisory worked closely with management and shareholders to develop a compelling equity narrative and position the business effectively to the relevant buyer universe.
These awards underscore DC Advisory’s strength in advising on complex transactions at the intersection of financial services and tech in India. Over the past 24 months, the team has advised on 14 transactions across Technology & Software and Financial Services.
Klaas Oskam, India CEO, said: “This recognition reinforces our momentum across Asia and highlights our strength in technology and tech-enabled sectors. We are proud to support clients such as Axio and Niwas Housing Finance on strategically important transactions that require thoughtful structuring, close collaboration, and a clear understanding of evolving market dynamics.”
About DC Advisory
DC Advisory is an international investment bank committed to making a difference. As part of an established global business, we offer access to over 750 professionals in 24 locations throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. Across 11 industry and product-focused teams, we offer tailored, independent advice on M&A, debt raisings and restructurings, private capital markets, and access to unrivaled Asia investment knowledge. For more information, visit https://www.dcadvisory.com/about-us/
*As part of Daiwa Securities Group Inc., DC Advisory benefits from a long-standing, committed investor to build a business dedicated to the needs of our global clients. Find out more >
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