The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is calling all banks to support the Bankers Institute of the Philippines’ Trading and Development Week, from March 12-17. This week long celebration is deemed significant as banks “shall recognize the importance of continuous productivity enhancement “.
Revised compliance framework for all banks
The BSP has just released Circular 747, amending the entirety of Section X180 of the Compliance System under the Manual of Regulations for Banks. These revisions were approved by the Monetary Board in its resolution signed on the 20th of January 20, 2012.
Amendments on exemptions granted to small and micro-enterprises
This is to notify all rural banks concerned of the amendments on subsection X304.1 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks, with respect to the extension of submission granted to micro and small enterprises. As stipulated:
Big boost to rural development initiative
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RBAP official pays courtesy call to Senator Marcos
January highlights in pictures
- Executive Director mendoza with Senator Marcos
- RBAP Directors and Trustees
- RBAP with DA Secretary Alcala
News Compendium on Storify
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Circular letter No. 2012-08 on Resolution No. 83 of the Anti-Money Laundering Council
This is to inform everyone of RN 83, detailing the decisions and recommendations authorized by the Anti-Money Laundering Council. Stipulated in said document are the following:
Circular No. 745
Please be advised that Subsection 4306Q.5 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks has been amended, pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution No. 1952, dated 27 December 2011. The amendments cover the reporting requirements for write-off of loans, other credit accomodations, advances and other assets.
Revised Rules on offenses, fines, and procedure in Administrative Investigations
To all Rural Bankers, please be advised of the approved promulgation on the revised PDIC Rules on Administrative Offenses, fines and procedure in Administrative Investigations. This regulatory issuance is pursuant to Section 21 of RA No. 3591, as amended (the “PDIC Charter”), the Board of Directors of PDIC, by virtue of Resolution No. 2011-12-259 dated December 9, 2011.
Repost: 2012 RBAP Convention in Boracay
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Iloilo Federation of Rural Bankers, is pleased to announce the holding of the RBAP National Annual Convention at the Boracay Regency Hotel from May to 24 – 25 , 2012.
Memorandum on Acceptability of new land titles
This is to notify all concerned banks of Memorandum 2012-004 on the criteria for acceptability of new land titles with Presidential decree no. 1271 Annotation as underlying collateral for loans offered for rediscounting with the BSP. It is however, subject to the following conditions:




















