February 2012

Guidelines on submission of IT Profile Report

This is to notify all rural bankers of the required accomplishment and submission of IT Profile Report, for the creation of a baseline IT information and, risk profile the complexity of IT operations based on technology related products. Below are the summarized guidelines in the submission of the IT profile, which RBAP hopes will be …

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SMART Money Accreditation Training Course

TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), together with Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and Smart Communications, Inc. is NOW READY TO ROLL-OUT SMART MONEY-IN MONEY-OUT (MIMO) SERVICES TO RURAL BANKS. Take advantage of the upcoming scheduled Smart Money Accreditation Training and be among the FIRST …

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Pricing Transparency Workshops -regulations calculations on EIRR

Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Circular 730 and the accompanying Memorandum M-2011-040 on regulations and calculation for Effective Interest Rates (EIR) for all types of loans last year. The July 1, 2012 start of these rules have huge implications on how we disclose rates, remain competitive, and earn …

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3rd Update on RBAP CL: Annual National Convention and Corporate Meeting at Boracay Regency Beach Resort

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines is delighted to announce  that it will be holding the 59th Annual National Convention and Corporate Meeting at the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa in the world-renowned island of Boracay from May 24-25, with the theme “Aiming high: charting a clear path for vibrant rural banking future”. For this upcoming …

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Strengthening Credit Risk Management Seminar-March 25-26, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: As part of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) continuing strategy to strengthen the rural banking industry, the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will be conducting a two (2) days seminar on Strengthening …

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CLOSED–Compliance Officer’s Dev Workshop -March 28-29, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) is pleased to announce that it will conduct the seminar-workshop described below …

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Amendments on the provision of Micro-Agri Loans

All member rural banks are hereby notified of the amendments on the provisions of Micro Agri Loans, as stipulated in the recently issued BSP circular.  The modifications are under subsection X361.7 of the MORB. Particular attention should be given on Section 2, which lists several prudential requirements for compliance; Section 3 meanwhile covers the breakdown …

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Corporate Governance Seminar- Mar 15-16, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT FOR RB DIRECTORS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) is pleased to announce that it …

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CLOSED–RB Accounting System Seminar – March 23, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : 1-Day Seminar on RB ACCOUNTING SYSTEM Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will conduct a seminar described below as part of its continuing strategy …

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CLOSED–Internal Audit-Internal Control Seminar -March 22, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will conduct a seminar described below as part of its continuing strategy to strengthen …

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DOF-IC Training on Microinsurance Advocacy on March 6-9 in Cebu City

Dear Rural Bankers: The Insurance Commission (IC) and the Department of Finance will be conducting the three-day Training on Microinsurance Advocacy on March 6-8, 2012 at Harolds Hotel, Cebu City. The activity aims to develop advocate-partners in promoting microinsurance among key stakeholders as part of the nationwide microinsurance literacy campaign. Deadline of confirmation of participation …

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Central Luzon Annual Management Conference

The Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. will hold its 2012 Annual Management Conference with the theme “Rural Banks – Pillar of Strong Economy: Bracing for Global Challenges” at the Holiday Inn Clark, Mimosa Drive, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga on February 28 and 29, 2012. As for the registration rules and other …

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