May 31, 2013

BSP Circular No. 797: Enforcement Actions on Banks in relation to Section 123 of RA No. 7653

Dear RBAP Members: For your guidance, attached is Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 797: Enforcement Actions on Banks in relation to Section 123 of Republic Act No. 7653. The said circular is also posted in the BSP website. View/download BSP Circular No. 797

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Philippine Star: New law allows foreigners to own 60% of rural banks

New law allows foreigners to own 60% of rural banks By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino has signed a law allowing foreigners to own up to 60 percent of voting stocks in rural banks. Under RA 10574, signed by the President last May 24, non-Filipino citizens may now own, acquire

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Philippine Daily Inquirer: New law seen to strengthen rural banks

The bill allowing foreigners to invest in rural banks in the country was recently enacted into law. The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) on Wednesday hailed the signing by President Aquino of the measure that would allow foreign equity in rural banks, saying this would boost the rural banking sector. With the law,

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