September 2014

Proposed capital regime spooks smaller lenders

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has confirmed it is introducing a higher capitalization requirement for banks within the year — a development thrift and rural bankers said could trigger a major shake-up in the industry. Existing capital rules are “under review, and the intention is to raise it, because the existing capital requirement was …

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Corporate Governance Seminar in Iloilo -Oct 9 -10, 2014

The Chamber of Iloilo Rural Banks, Inc. (CIRBI), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) will be conducting a two-day seminar-workshop on: October 9-10, 2014 (Thursday and Friday) 2 days (8:30AM-5:00PM) Sarabia Manor Hotel General Luna St., Iloilo City Registration Fee: a) Five Thousand Pesos only (5,000.00) for two (2) days. b) …

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AMLA Seminar in Iloilo – October 11, 2014

The Chamber of Iloilo Rural Banks, Inc. (CIRBI) thru the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation Inc. (RBRDFI), will be conducting a one day seminar on AMLA, as part of its continuing strategy to strengthen the rural banking industry: October 11, 2014 (Saturday) 1 day (8:30AM-5:00PM) Sarabia Manor Hotel General Luna St., Iloilo City Registration …

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BSP Memorandum No. M-2014-035: Guidelines on the Electronic Submission of the Enhanced Report of Selected Branch Accounts

MEMORANDUM TO: All Member Rural Banks DATE: 18 September 2014 RE: Guidelines on the Electronic Submission of the Enhanced Report of Selected Branch Accounts ———————————————- Please be informed that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, through Memorandum No. M-2014-035, has issued guidelines on the electronic submission of bank deposit interest rates as part of the Report …

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Important Dates for the 2014 RBAP Symposium

MEMORANDUM TO: All Member Rural Banks DATE: 18 September 2014 RE: 57th RBAP Charter Anniversary Symposium ————————————————————- This is to inform you that the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines’ 57th Charter Anniversary Symposium will be held on November 10-11, 2014 (Monday and Tuesday) at Function Rooms 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention Center …

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BSP Circular No. 848: Reportorial Requirements for Bank Deposit Interest Rates

BSP Circular No. 848 RE: Reportorial Requirements for Bank Deposit Interest Rates Pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution No. 1296 dated 20 August 2014, Section X149 and Appendix 6 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) are hereby amended. Section 1. Reportorial Requirement A NEW SUBSECTION X149.8 IS HEREBY ADDED TO SECTION X149 OF THE …

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Championing The Bank Clients’ Needs (Customer Service Training)- Oct 23 -24, 2014

Date: Oct. 23-24, 2014 (Thursday-Friday) Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP, Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Resource Person: Ms. Myleen A. Bundoc A Trainer and a Consultant for Banks, Government Offices, Insurances, and Manufacturing delivering programs in Sales, Marketing, Quality Work-Life Balance, and Customer Service. Been with Commercial Banking, both foreign and local held the …

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Business Continuity Management -Oct 15-16, 2014

Date: October 15-16, 2014 (Wednesday – Thursday) Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Bldg., Intramuros, Resource Person: Dr. Paulino R.E. Valenzuela Bank Executive (Risk Officer & Enterprise Risk Management), Academician, Economist and Consultant / Trainer Seminar Fee: 1. Early bird – P4, 500 (on or before Sept. 30, 2014) 2. Regular Rate …

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BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2014-045: Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Resolution No. 43 dated 23 May 2014

Dear Sir/Madam, Please be advised that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) issued Resolution No. 43 dated 23 May 2014 which resolved to allow covered persons to submit multiple suspicious transactions under one suspicious transaction report (STR), subject to the observance of the following guidelines: 1. The suspicious transactions shall involve similar suspicious transaction indicator, and …

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AGFP Orientation – Oct 3, 2014 in Orchid Garden Suites

To All Participating Rural Banks: Subject: Invitation to Register in the AGFP Orientation As part of the RBAP’s continuing strategy to strengthen the rural banking industry, the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), in partnership with Agricultural Guarantee Fund Pool (AGFP), a program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that encourages financial institutions …

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