20 January 2015 Dear Fellow Rural Bankers, We are pleased to inform that the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. (CCLRBI) will hold its 2015 Annual Management Conference at FVR Hall, Baguio Country Club, Baguio City on February 5 & 6, 2015. The Conference theme is “A JOURNEY TO CHANGE … CHOICE FOR TOMORROW.” …
Day 1 Keynote Speaker – Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr. (BSP) RBAP 57th Charter Anniversary Symposium 10Nov2014 1. Mergers and Acquisitions: Some Basics To Know When Doing A Deal by Mr. Dominador “Butch” Gregorio III (FTI Consulting) Mergers and Acquisitions 101 – Mr. Butch Gregorio 2. Financial Inclusion and the Potential of Unbanked Markets by …
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To All Participating Rural Banks: We are inviting you to the 33rd Mindanao Credit Management Conference scheduled on August 22-23, 2013 at Dotties Place, Samping Ave., Butuan City. You may download the invitation, registration form and hotel rates below. Please take a moment to view this 3 minute video and see what’s in store with your attendance. Join …
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Dear RBAP Members: For your guidance, attached is the Program for the RBAP 60th Annual National Convention on June 10-11, 2013 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila. View/Download RBAP 60th Annual National Convention Program
Accredited Rural Financial Institutions for the Purpose of Implementing the Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009 Pursuant to Circular No. 736 of 20 July 2011. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas clarifies that the circular was drafted for information dissemination and not as an endorsement. Provided on the said circular are list of qualified banks. To …
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) on Wednesday ,September 26, met with the Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) for a hand over ceremony after years of partnership. MABS is an economic program that seeks to develop the expansion of Philippine rural bank s to micro financing by providing training and technical assistance. …
MANILA, Philippines – In 2011, Philippine rural banks processed over P4.9 billion (roughly $116 million) worth of banking transactions which were enabled by mobile banking. In fact, the former head of the Microentrepreneurs Access to Banking Services (MABS) program John V. Owens said a 58-percent increase in the volume of transactions through mobile banking has …
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One of the leading proponents of opening up the rural banking industry to foreign ownership made several important points on why active foreign participation will not only enable rural banks, which have been present for 60 years, to better compete with its bigger brethren, but also further improve rural banks’ line of services for its …
The BSP’s Central Supervisory Support Subsector is again requiring us to submit a consolidated report on the comparative benchmark median rates on bank deposits of rural banks for third quarter. In connection with this, please fill up the enclosed survey form. Survey Template If the bank has different rates for its head office and branches, please …
ZNFRB Circular No. 2012-01 To: All RBAP Members Subject: 32nd Mindanao Rural Bankers Management Conference The ZaNorte Federation of Rural Banks (ZNFRB) will be hosting the 32nd Mindanao Rural Bankers Management Conference on October 11-12, 2012, at the Dakak Park and Beach Resort, Dapitan City, ZaNorte, with the theme: “Strengthening the Road of Rural …
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To all member rural banks and partners, please be informed of the amendments to the provisions of Section X151 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks, pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution No. 793. These amendments are specifically on Subsections X151.4, X151.5, XI51.7 and X151.8. In a nutshell, the amendments on Subsection X151.4 state the removal …
The RBAP extends its heartfelt congratulations to the management of Rang-Ay Bank, headed by Mr. Ives Nisce, for the successful opening of its 22nd branch in Northern Luzon. A fast growing bank, the Rang-ay Bank formally opened its 22nd office last May 8, 2012 located across the New Public Market of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was …
To all member banks, please be informed that the change of corporate name of Rural Bank of Ormoc City, Inc. has been approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Thus, RB Ormoc City, Inc. is now known as Bank of Ormoc, Inc. (A Rural Bank). Kindly click the attached link cl034 to view the one-page …
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS We are inviting you to participate in Mobile Phone Banking Accreditation Training and become part of the increasing number of GCASH partner rural banks offering mobile phone banking services to their clients and enjoy …
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.
