2014

BSP Memorandum No. M-2014-017: Enhancements to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report in Relation to Recently Issued Regulations

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Dear rural bankers, The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Memorandum No. M-2014-017 on the Enhancements to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report in Relation to Recently Issued Regulations. Pertinent provisions are as follows: Pursuant to Circular No. 827 dated 28 February 2014 on the amendment to the Risk-based Capital Adequacy Framework for Stand-Alone Thrift …

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Risk Management Concepts & Applications – May 09-10, 2014

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Date: May 09-10, 2014 (Friday-Saturday) Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP, Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Resource Person: Ms. Teresita E. Cheng First Vice President Land Bank of the Philippines Seminar Fee: 1. Early bird – P4,200 (on or before April 15) 2. Regular Rate –P4,600 (After November Apr 15) 3. Non-Member/Delinquent – P5,520 Mode …

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Marketing Strategy of Bank Services – May 15-16 2014

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Date: May 15-16, 2014 (Thursday-Friday) Venue: RBAP, Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Resource Person: MR. REMIGIO TITO TIRONES Seasoned Bank Officer, Trainer Bank & SME Consultant Seminar Fee: 1. Early bird – P4,200 (on or before Apr 21, 2014) 2. Regular Rate – P4,600 (After Apr 21, 2014) 3. Non-Member/Delinquent – P5,520 Mode of …

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Visayas Management Conference (April 29-30, 2014) Iloilo City

BSP to Banks: Upgrade ATM software by April 8

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MANILA, Philippines–Regulators are set to issue a reminder for local banks to upgrade the software their automated teller machines (ATM) are running to ensure they are shielded from possible security risks. This comes ahead of the end of support for the nearly 13-year-old Windows XP operating system by its creator, tech giant Microsoft Corp. “I’m …

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BSP Memorandum No. M-2014-011: BSP’s Expectations for an Effective External Audit Function

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in its Memorandum No. M-2014-011, has issued a set of guidelines for external audit firms that handle assessments of financial institutions. The memorandum, which outlines the guiding principles for an effective external audit function, will be used by the BSP in assessing the effectiveness of the oversight of the …

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2014 RBAP Annual National Convention & Election Circular

Building financial capabilities through m-banking

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Rural banks already play a big role in small communities. They serve over one million low-income families who trust them for microinsurance, loans, savings and other crucial banking services that help them build a financial foundation to support themselves and their families. As such, it is important that these services are made readily available and …

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BSP issues warning on ‘Bitcoins’

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THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned the public of “Bitcoins,” or virtual currencies currently being exchanged in the country, saying monetary authorities were still studying the “appropriate regulatory measure” on the new technological innovation. The central bank said Bitcoins were a form of unregulated digital money that allows purchase of both virtual goods, such …

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INVITATION: PDIC’s “Takbo Sa Pagbangon ng Leyte” on May 4, 2014

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March 11, 2014 Dear Rural Bankers, The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has invited us to take part in their benefit run, “Takbo Sa Pagbangon ng Leyte,” on May 4, 2014 at the PNB Financial Center along Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City. The initiative, done in partnership with Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, …

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BSP Circular No. 827: Amendments to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Framework for Stand-alone Thrift Banks, Rural Banks, and Cooperative Banks

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Dear rural bankers, The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 232 dated February 7, 2014, approved the amendments to Appendix 63c and other related provisions of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) on the revised risk-based capital adequacy framework for stand-alone thrift banks, rural banks, and cooperative banks Attached is a copy of the …

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CCLRB: A Brave New World

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CCLRB: A Brave New World In its effort to promote awareness among rural bankers on the country’s changing financial landscape, the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks (CCLRB) held the 2014 Annual Management Conference last February 27-28 at Forest Lodge in Camp John Hay, Baguio City. The annual event focused on the theme, “A Brave …

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CCLRB 2014 Annual Management Conference

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RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario addresses rural bankers during the 2014 Annual Management Conference of the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. held last February 27-28 in Baguio City.

RBRDFI – AGFP Guarantee Partners’ Support Program

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The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with the Agricultural Guaranty Fund Pool (AGFP) conducted the 2nd leg of the Guarantee Partners’ Support Program last February 26, 2014 at the Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio City. Attendees were from different member rural banks in Central Luzon.

RBAP – RBRDFI 5th Joint Meeting

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The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBDRFI) held its 5th Joint Meeting at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City. The meeting coincided this year’s Management Conferences of the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks (CCLRB) on February 27-28 and the Confederation …

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BSP Memorandum No. M-2014-017: Enhancements to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report in Relation to Recently Issued Regulations

Risk Management Concepts & Applications – May 09-10, 2014

Marketing Strategy of Bank Services – May 15-16 2014

Visayas Management Conference (April 29-30, 2014) Iloilo City

BSP to Banks: Upgrade ATM software by April 8

BSP Memorandum No. M-2014-011: BSP’s Expectations for an Effective External Audit Function

2014 RBAP Annual National Convention & Election Circular

Building financial capabilities through m-banking

BSP issues warning on ‘Bitcoins’

INVITATION: PDIC’s “Takbo Sa Pagbangon ng Leyte” on May 4, 2014

BSP Circular No. 827: Amendments to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Framework for Stand-alone Thrift Banks, Rural Banks, and Cooperative Banks

CCLRB: A Brave New World

CCLRB 2014 Annual Management Conference

RBRDFI – AGFP Guarantee Partners’ Support Program

RBAP – RBRDFI 5th Joint Meeting

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