FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS
FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman
SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 – UPDATED AML RULES AND
REGULATIONS
AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Apr 13, 2012
March 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
“Philippine Economic Briefing: Pushing forward on all fronts”
March 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
2012 is turning out to be another good year for the country, as evidenced by the better than expected forecast reports presented by the government during the Economic Briefing at the PICC last March 6. Unbeknownst to many, three of the world’s respected rating organizations such as Fitch, Standard and Poor and Moody’s have recognized the progress that the current administration has so far achieved. As stated by Fitch “The strength of the Philippines’ external balance sheet and favorable growth trajectory support the sovereign credit ratings on the country. Structural strengths of the current account appear sufficiently well entrenched.”
CLOSED–FRP Seminar -March 30, 2012
March 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : FINANCIAL REPORTING PACKAGE SEMINAR [Read more...]
SMART Money Accreditation Training Course
February 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), together with Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and Smart Communications, Inc. is NOW READY TO ROLL-OUT SMART MONEY-IN MONEY-OUT (MIMO) SERVICES TO RURAL BANKS. Take advantage of the upcoming scheduled Smart Money Accreditation Training and be among the FIRST rural banks to offer Money-In Money-Out services to rural clients. [Read more...]
Pricing Transparency Workshops -regulations calculations on EIRR
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Circular 730 and the accompanying Memorandum M-2011-040 on regulations and calculation for Effective Interest Rates (EIR) for all types of loans last year. The July 1, 2012 start of these rules have huge implications on how we disclose rates, remain competitive, and earn from all our lending operations. [Read more...]
CLOSED–RB Accounting System Seminar – March 23, 2012
February 20, 2012 4 Comments
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : 1-Day Seminar on RB ACCOUNTING SYSTEM [Read more...]
DOF-IC Training on Microinsurance Advocacy on March 6-9 in Cebu City
February 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Dear Rural Bankers:
The Insurance Commission (IC) and the Department of Finance will be conducting the three-day Training on Microinsurance Advocacy on March 6-8, 2012 at Harolds Hotel, Cebu City. The activity aims to develop advocate-partners in promoting microinsurance among key stakeholders as part of the nationwide microinsurance literacy campaign. Deadline of confirmation of participation is on February 24, 2012.
Repost: Consultation with PDIC
February 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
PDIC President Valentin Araneta with RBAP Directors and Trustees
Southern Tagalog Annual Management Conference
February 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
This to to notify all Rural Bankers in the Southern Tagalog area of the upcoming Annual Management Conference, which will be held in Paoay at the Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center from March 1-2, 2012. This year’s conference theme is ”Overcoming the Challenges.” Special guests include Governor Imee Marcos and Ma. Dolores Yuvienco, Assistant Governor of the BSP.
RBRDFI ties up with Pangasinan and CARAGA Feds. for Microinsurance Training Course
February 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. will be conducting the 2-Day Basic Microinsurance Training Course with the following federations:
RBAP official pays courtesy call to Senator Marcos
February 1, 2012 2 Comments
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, led by Executive Director Vicente Mendoza recently paid a courtesy call to Senator Ferdinand Marcos to request for sponsorship of a senate bill, amending foreign equity ceilings in rural banks.
News Compendium on Storify
January 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
For the latest compilation of trending topics on innovative projects and activities benefiting rural banks worldwide, follow RBAP on Storify.
Article on cooperation between DA and Rural Bankers on Phil Star
January 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
Efforts by rural bankers to provide better credit access to farmers and fisherfolk was again featured in the business section of the Philippine Star. The article, published on January 29, reported the fruitful meeting between the officers of RBAP and Secretary Alacala of the Department of Agriculture.
RBAP delegation pays courtesy call to Sec. Alcala
January 26, 2012 2 Comments
RBAP officials with DA Secretary Alcala
Repost: 2012 RBAP Convention in Boracay
January 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
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.
