Throughout the years, we have seen how the agricultural sector, particularly the farmers, have rescued our economy from collapse. Raising their living standards is decided largely by the priority and investment. One of the many ways to achieve this is by enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. In a typical rural setup, households need a sizeable …
Attached for your guidance is BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-015: Collection of the Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) for the Year 2013, issued 18 April 2013. The Memorandum is also posted in BSP’s website: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/downloads/regulations/attachments/2013/m015.pdf View BSP Memorandum No.2013-015 here
With the rapid advancements in financial systems in both the domestic and global arena, it becomes imperative for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to be attuned with the times. Not only does it need to “ride on the waves” of technology, but it should also adopt internationally accepted principles in both financial and payment …
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular No. 793 – Amendment to Align the Familial Restrictions Applicable to “Independent Director” with the Existing Provision of the Securities Regulation Code, issued 8 April 2013. The Circular is also posted in BSP’s website at http://www.bsp.gov.ph/downloads/regulations/attachments/2013/c793.pdf View BSP Circular No. 793 here.
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2013-025: Publication/Posting of Balance Sheet (BS) and Consolidated Balance Sheet (CBS), issued 10 April 2013. The circular is also posted in BSP’s website at http://www.bsp.gov.ph/downloads/regulations/attachments/2013/cl025.pdf View BSP Circular Letter 2013-025 here
FOR: ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS (SGD) FROM: MA. DAISY G. NAFARRETE, President SUBJECT: CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS: BRR & FRR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Iloilo Federation of Rural Bankers, Inc. (IFRB) thru the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation Inc. (RBRDFI), will be conducting a two-day seminar-workshop, as part of its continuing …
Credit Risk Mgmnt Tools: BRR & FRR – Iloilo Apr 25-26, 2013 Read More »
Rural banks and thrift banks – two separate groups of financial entities committed to serve the “small” market by design – are now in a unique position to help each towards achieving this goal. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it will allow rural and thrift banks to engage in cross selling, which pertains …
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE DRIVES BANKING BUSINESS SUCCESS 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 …
Customer Service Excellence Drives Banking Business Success -May 24, 2013 Read More »
Good day members of RBAP! Below are materials regarding the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for your reference. View FATCA Updates here View IRS Presentation on FATCA here
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular No. 791 – Restoration of the 2009 Assessment Rates for Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) Charged on Banks and Non-Banks With Quasi-Banking Functions For 2013 onwards, issued 3 April 2013. Circular No. 791 is also posted in BSP’s website at www.bsp.gov.ph/downloads/regulations/attachments/2013/c791.pdf View BSP Circular 791 here
Dear Everyone, Greetings from the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines! We are pleased to furnish you the 2013 RBAP Annual National Convention circular. The convention is on June 10-11, 2013 (Monday & Tuesday) at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila with the theme: “Rural Banks: Championing Inclusive Growth in an Exclusive World of Banking” To avail …
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Attached for your guidance is the Memorandum to All Banks on the Updated Published Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet pursuant to Circular No. 788 dated 26 February 2013 and Circular No. 576 dated 8 August 2007 on the Publication/Posting of Balance Sheet. The said template shall be adopted starting with the reporting period ended …
As the rural banking industry waits for the amendment of Rural Bank Act allowing foreign equity, a couple more legislative measures are poised to provide a tremendous boost to the industry’s cause. Under Senate Bill 3255 or “An Act Governing the Creation and Accreditation of Microenterprise Development Institutions [Microdevs],” microfinance institutions like rural banks are …
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur (March 21, 2013) — Cantilan Bank, Inc., the leading rural bank in the Caraga region, opened its 18th full-service branch in Sogod, Southern Leyte to cater to its fast-growing business and residential clientele. The new branch located on Osmeña Street was inaugurated on Monday, March 18, 2013. Cantilan Bank (CBI) is …
Dear Confederation and Federation Presidents, Board of Directors, and Member rural banks, Good day! The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP or Association) requests all Federation and Confederation bodies to encourage their respective rural bank members to submit the requirements for the 2013 1st quarter deposit interest rates. As part of RBAP’s commitment with …
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The mission of the Rural Bankers Association is to support the ability of its members to offer quality banking services to all their constituencies, comply with regulatory requirements, and to promote the welfare of the communities in which they operate.
