Pricing Transparency Workshop -Butuan City June 14,2012
May 10, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS
FROM :FEDERATION PRESIDENT
SUBJECT :CIRCULAR LETTER: Pricing Transparency Workshop
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers:
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural
Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) in partnership
with the CARBAF - Inc. are pleased to announce that it will conduct the
seminar-workshop described below as part of its continuing strategy to
strengthen the rural banking industry:
Course Title: Pricing Transparency Workshop
Venue : Dottie’s Place, J.C. Aquino Ave., Butuan City
Schedule : June 14, 2012 (Thursday)
Duration : 1 day (8:30AM-5:30PM)
In this connection, we would like to enjoin rural banks, to send their
Loan Officers, Compliance Officers, Technical Staff, Managers and
Directors to attend the seminar.
Registration fee per participant
a) Five Thousand Pesos only (P5, 000.00).
b) Travel expenses to and from the venue shall be borne by the participants.
For your reservations, kindly submit to us not later than June 5, 2012 the
following:
1. A non-refundable commitment fee of P 2,500.00 per participant (50% of
the registration fee). Payments can be remitted to the CARBAF bank account
Land Bank of the Philippines – Butuan Branch, Account Number 0362-1031.
Proof of payment (i.e., deposit slip) should be sent immediately to Butuan
City Rural bank, Inc. via facsimile for verification. Our facsimile number
is (085) 815-5055. For check payments, check should be payable to CARBAF
(may be paid on site);
2. Nomination form of the participant(s) duly endorsed by the bank’s
authority;
3. Filled-up Participant’s Profile.
Only those rural banks that have complete requirements will be given
reservation. Please be advised that we will be accepting up to forty (40)
participants only. We reserve the right to limit the number of
participants to a manageable level. Participants will be accepted on a
first-come-first-served basis.
For your reservation, please call: Ms. Bella Hernandez
09278776139
Participants who have paid but fail to show up for the seminar will only
be entitled to a rebate of 50% of the total registration fee.
Please note that this is a live out seminar.
Thank you very much.
WILBERTO C. TUPAS
Federation President
Download the Participant's Profile Sheet in PDF
MPB (G-Cash) Accreditation Training -May 29, 2012
May 9, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
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 benefits to earn additional fee-based income from GCASH transactions, cost savings in mobile payment and increase deposit level through mobile phone banking services. Through Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with RBAP’s Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), subsidiary company of Globe Telecom the accreditation training will be conducted on May 29, 2012 at RBAP Conference Room, Manila. GCASH is an electronic money platform of Globe Telecom that turns your cellphone into an electronic wallet. With GCash, Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers can perform mobile phone banking functions such as deposit, withdraw, remittance (local and abroad) and other mobile payments through the use of mobile phone. Rural banks can also offer payroll services and provide their clients with a PowerPay+ card, an ATM/debit card that is linked to their GCash wallet. For more information about G-Cash, PowerPay+ and other mobile phone banking services, please visit Globe and RBAP’s websites at www.g-cash.com.ph and www.mobilephonebanking.rbap.org respectively. This training-workshop focuses on the following objectives: 1) Accreditation Training – Interested rural banks planning to obtain accreditation to offer cash-in and cash-out services will be assisted by RBAP in the process of getting certification from the BSP as a bank authorized to offer mobile phone banking services utilizing the GCash Platform. During the training, participants will be provided a complete set of accreditation kit and will be guided in the process of GCash accreditation. Note that banks will still need to get a “No Objection” letter from the Supervision and Examination Sector of the BSP before they can complete the accreditation process. We will include a proforma letter to the BSP in the training kit for the banks to use to facilitate their accreditation. 2) Refresher Course – The course will also serve as refresher course for previously accredited rural banks who are interested in expanding and receiving an update on the latest mobile phone banking services as well as to learn some of the “tricks of the trade” from examples of successful banks and their clients who are now regularly using mobile phone banking services. 3) Implementation Training – The course will also provide a how-to step-by-step guide for banks that plan to initiate GCash and mobile phone banking services. 4) Operations and Procedures Manual – The training will also equip the rural banks with the Mobile Phone Banking Manuals and required bank procedures, which have been reviewed and approved by the BSP. These procedures fulfill the BSP electronic banking requirements Rural banks that wish to attend the training must meet only two (2) requirements: • CAMELS rating of at least 3.0 • No major exceptions noted in the latest BSP examination The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 3 participants. Please note that the training will be limited to the first 40 participants who register for the course. Additional slots may be available and are subject to space availability on a first come, first serve basis. The training fee is P1,400.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. However, for those who register and pay at least a day before the event, the early bird fee is reduced to P1,000.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event. Should we be unable to meet the minimum number of participants, you will be notified at least two days before that the course will be moved to a later date. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch and fax a copy of the deposit slip along with your confirmation to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila). Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and the confirmation sheet for your reservation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Ace Calang of RBRDFI at (02) 527-2968 to 69 or Ms. Roselle Hernandez of MABS-Manila Office at (02) 400-0971 or 0917-545-6227. Thank you for your support and interest in this important training event. MA. CORAZON L. MILLER CHAIRPERSON Download the Invitation and Confirmation Sheet in PDF
Basic Course on Tellering – June 06, 2012
May 7, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS
FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson
SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON TELLERING
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers:
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural
Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will conduct
a seminar described below as part of its continuing strategy to strengthen
the rural banking industry:
Course Title: Basic Course on Tellering
Speaker : VYKES PALANCA
Trainer-China Banking Corporation, Consultant
Venue: RBAP Conference Room, RBAP Bldg., A. Soriano Ave., cor.
Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila
Schedule: 06 June 2012 (Wednesday) 1 day (8:30AM-5:30PM)
Participants: Tellers, New Accounts, Cashiers
Internal Auditors, Managers
The seminar is designed to respond to the external developments by
transforming rural banks from process-centered units to effective sales
channels.
a) One Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos only (P1, 800.00).♣
b) Early bird registrants (those who pay the full amount on or before May
25, 2012 are entitled to a 5% discount or PhP1, 710.00.
c) Two Thousand Two Hundred Pesos only (P2, 200.00) registration fee for
non-member rural banks. To avail of the regular registration fee,
non-member banks are encouraged to apply for membership with RBAP/RBRDFI.
Please call RBAP for details.
d) This is a live-out seminar. Seminar fee includes snacks, training kit
and certificate of attendance.
For your reservations, kindly observe our training policies:
1. Deadline for submission of registration is not later that June 04, 2012.
a) Nomination form of the participant(s) duly endorsed by the bank’s
authority
b) Filled-up Participant’s Profile.
2. A Non-Refundable commitment fee of P900.00 per participant (50% of the
registration fee). Payments can be remitted to the Rural Bankers Research
and Development Foundation, Inc. bank account (Land Bank of the
Philippines – Intramuros Branch Savings Account Number 0012-1046-26).
Proof of payment (i.e., deposit slip) should be sent immediately
verification at (02) 527-2980. Check payments, should be payable to Rural
Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI)
3. Reservation via telephone conversation is accepted. However,
Registration Form and fee must be settled 10 days prior the seminar date
or May 20, 2012. Otherwise, reservation is considered cancelled.
4. Cancellation Policy:
a) 10 days prior the seminar date is entitled for a full refund. *
b) 5 days prior to the seminar date is entitled for a half refund
c) Participants who have paid but failed to show up for the seminar will
only be entitled to a rebate of 50% of the total registration fee.
d) For special cases (health, accident etc.), kindly coordinate with
RBRDFI staff for refund procedures and requirements.
Please be advised that we will be accepting up to thirty (30) participants
only. We reserve the right to limit the number of participants to a
manageable level and we accept on a first-come-first-served basis.
For your reservation, please call RBRDFI Training Officers:
Mr. Ace M. Calang
Ms. Grace Dimapilis.
Ms. Jesica Cepeda
Contact details: (02) 527-2969, 527-2980
Emails: training@rbap.org, grace@rbap.org, cepedajesica_rbap@yahoo.com
Please note that this is a live-out seminar.
Thank you very much.
Download the Participant's Profile Sheet in PDF
MPB (G-Cash) Training -May 08 and May 10, 2012
April 26, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
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 benefits to earn additional fee-based income from GCASH transactions, cost savings in mobile payment and increase deposit level through mobile phone banking services. Through Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with RBAP’s Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), subsidiary company of Globe Telecom the accreditation training will be conducted on the following dates and venue: Date Venue Target Banks May 08, 2012 RBAP Conference Room, Manila NCR Banks May 10, 2012 Crown Plaza Hotel, Naga City Bicol Federation of Rural Banks GCASH is an electronic money platform of Globe Telecom that turns your cellphone into an electronic wallet. With GCash, Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers can perform mobile phone banking functions such as deposit, withdraw, remittance (local and abroad) and other mobile payments through the use of mobile phone. Rural banks can also offer payroll services and provide their clients with a PowerPay+ card, an ATM/debit card that is linked to their GCash wallet. For more information about G-Cash, PowerPay+ and other mobile phone banking services, please visit Globe and RBAP’s websites at www.g-cash.com.ph and www.mobilephonebanking.rbap.org respectively. This training-workshop focuses on the following objectives: 1) Accreditation Training – Interested rural banks planning to obtain accreditation to offer cash-in and cash-out services will be assisted by RBAP in the process of getting certification from the BSP as a bank authorized to offer mobile phone banking services utilizing the GCash Platform. During the training, participants will be provided a complete set of accreditation kit and will be guided in the process of GCash accreditation. Note that banks will still need to get a “No Objection” letter from the Supervision and Examination Sector of the BSP before they can complete the accreditation process. We will include a proforma letter to the BSP in the training kit for the banks to use to facilitate their accreditation. 2) Refresher Course – The course will also serve as refresher course for previously accredited rural banks who are interested in expanding and receiving an update on the latest mobile phone banking services as well as to learn some of the “tricks of the trade” from examples of successful banks and their clients who are now regularly using mobile phone banking services. 3) Implementation Training – The course will also provide a how-to step-by-step guide for banks that plan to initiate GCash and mobile phone banking services. 4) Operations and Procedures Manual – The training will also equip the rural banks with the Mobile Phone Banking Manuals and required bank procedures, which have been reviewed and approved by the BSP. These procedures fulfill the BSP electronic banking requirements Rural banks that wish to attend the training must meet only two (2) requirements: • CAMELS rating of at least 3.0 • No major exceptions noted in the latest BSP examination The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 3 participants. Please note that the training will be limited to the first 40 participants who register for the course. Additional slots may be available and are subject to space availability on a first come, first serve basis. The training fee is P1,400.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. However, for those who register and pay at least a day before the event, the early bird fee is reduced to P1,000.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event. Should we be unable to meet the minimum number of participants, you will be notified at least two days before that the course will be moved to a later date. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch and fax a copy of the deposit slip along with your confirmation to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila). Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and the confirmation sheet for your reservation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Ace Calang of RBRDFI at (02) 527-2968 to 69 or Ms. Roselle Hernandez of MABS-Manila Office at (02) 400-0971 or 0917-545-6227. Thank you for your support and interest in this important training event. MA. CORAZON L. MILLER CHAIRPERSON Download the Schedule and Confirmation Sheet in PDF
Smart Money Accreditation Training Course April 26, 2012
April 16, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
SUBJECT: SMART MONEY ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RURAL BANKERS TO
BE HELD IN CEBU ON APRIL 26, 2012
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.
Date : April 26, 2012 Target Participant RBs: All RBs
Location: Diamond Suites and Residences, Cebu City
Smart Money is an electronic wallet that allows you to do money transfers, bills payment and airtime reloading using a Smart subscriber’s mobile phone. Once your bank is accredited, you will earn 1% per MIMO transaction and PhP 40.00 per Smart Money Card application. There are more than 8.5
million clients subscribed to Smart Money of which 2.5 million are actively using it. An average volume of around PhP 8 billion Smart Money transactions is also processed monthly.
Accredited rural banks will also be able to provide their clients with a Smart Money Instant Card, which doubles as both a debit Mastercard and an ATM card. This will enable your clients to withdraw from an over 9,000 BancNet and Megalink ATMs, load in over 4,000 Money In and Money Out
Centers, 15 Partner Banks nationwide and 95,000 partner agents worldwide. Clients will also now be able to make purchases or payments in more than 17,300 local merchants and business and more than 24.6 million MasterCard locations worldwide. For more information about Smart Money, you may visit
http://www1.smart.com.ph/money.
This training focuses on the following objectives:
1) Accreditation Training – Qualified rural banks interested in pursuing to become a Smart Money Center will be assisted by RBAP in the process of getting certification from the BSP as a bank authorized to offer Smart Money services. During the training, participants will be provided a
complete set of accreditation kit and will be guided in the process of Smart Money accreditation. Note that the banks will still need to get a “No Objection” letter from the Supervision and Examination Sector of the BSP after the training in order to complete the accreditation process. We will include a proforma letter to the BSP in the training kit for the banks to use to facilitate their accreditation.
2) Implementation Training – The course will provide a how-to step-by-step guide for banks that plan to initiate Smart Money-In Money-Out services.
3) Operations and Procedures Manual – The training will also equip the rural banks with the Smart Money Cash Loading and Encashment manuals and required bank procedures which have been reviewed and approved by the BSP. These procedures fulfill the BSP electronic banking requirements for the use of Smart Money platform to perform mobile phone banking services. Rural banks that wish to attend the training must meet only two (2)
requirements:
• CAMELS rating of at least 3.0
• No major exceptions noted in the latest BSP examination
The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 3 participants. Please note that the training will be limited to the first 40 participants who register for the course. (Additional slots may be available and are subject to space availability on a first come, first serve basis.)
The training fee is P1,700.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. However, those who register and pay at least a day before the event will enjoy a discounted early bird fee at P1,300.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event. Should we be unable to meet the minimum number of participants, you will be notified at least two days before that the course will be moved to a later date. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch and fax a copy of the deposit slip along with your confirmation to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila).
Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and the confirmation sheet for your reservation.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Roselle Hernandez of MABS-Manila Office at (02) 400-0971 or Grace Dimapilis at (02) 527-2968 to 69.
Thank you for your support and interest in this important training event.
MA. CORAZON L. MILLER
RBRDFI – CHAIRPERSON
Download the Training Agenda in PDF
MPB (G-Cash) Training – Pansol Calamba Laguna -March 30, 2012
March 22, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
TO : ALL SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : MOBILE PHONE BANKING TRAINING COURSE FOR SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS We are inviting you to participate in a one-day 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 benefits to earn additional fee-based income from GCASH transactions, cost savings in mobile payment and increase deposit level through mobile phone banking services. GCASH is an electronic money platform of Globe Telecom that turns your cellphone into an electronic wallet. With GCash, Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers can perform mobile phone banking functions such as deposit, withdraw, remittance (local and abroad) and other mobile payments through the use of mobile phone. Through Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with RBAP’s Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), subsidiary company of Globe Telecom the accreditation training will be conducted in the following area: Date March 30, 2012 Target Participants : Southern Tagalog Rural Banks Venue: Makiling Highlands Resort, Pansol Calamba, Laguna This training focuses on the following objectives: 1) Accreditation Training – For interested rural banks planning to obtain accreditation to offer cash-in and cash-out services using the GCASH platform as well as to apply to the BSP as a bank authorized to offer mobile phone banking services utilizing the GCash Platform. This accreditation training will provide the rural banks with all the BSP reviewed RBAP-MABS mobile phone banking procedures and manuals required to fulfill BSP electronic banking requirements for the use of mobile phone banking services using the GCASH platform. Note that, as part of the accreditation process, all banks will still need to get a “no objection” letter from the Supervision and Examination Sector of the BSP before they can complete the accreditation process but we will include a proforma letter in the kit for the banks as part of the training. 2) Refresher Course – The course will also serve as refresher course for previously accredited rural banks who are interested in expanding and receiving an update on the latest mobile phone banking services as well as to learn some of the “tricks of the trade” from examples of successful banks and their clients who are now regularly using mobile phone banking services. 3) Implementation Training – The course will also provide a how-to step-by-step guide for banks that plan to initiate mobile phone banking services. The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 4 participants. For more information about G-Cash and mobile phone banking services, please visit Globe and RBAP’s websites at www.g-cash.com.ph/ and www.mobilephonebanking.rbap.org respectively. All interested rural banks must comply individually with the regulatory requirements set forth by the BSP: ➢ Certification that the bank has complied with the minimum pre-conditions set forth in circulars 240 and 269 (signed by the President of the Bank). Please see checklist of requirements found in the Mobile Phone Banking Accreditation Kit for more details. ➢ Attended this Accreditation Training. ➢ CAMELS rating of at least 3.0 with no major exceptions noted in the latest BSP examination. The training fee is normally priced at P 2,500.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. With support from GXI and RBAP’s MABS, the training fee is reduced to P1,400.00. However, for those who register and pay at least a week before the event, the early bird fee is reduced to P1,000.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event and you will be notified in advance if the minimum number is not met at least two days before the course. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch. Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and confirmation sheet for your reservation. Kindly accomplish the confirmation and fax it to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila). Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Ace Calang of RBRDFI at (02) 527-2968 to 69 or Ms. Roselle Hernandez of MABS-Manila Office at (02) 400-0971 or 0917-545-6227. Thank you for your support and interest in this important training event. MA. CORAZON L. MILLER CHAIRPERSON Download the Invitation in PDF
MPB (G-Cash) Training – Pansol Calamba Laguna -March 30, 2012
March 20, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
TO : ALL SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : MOBILE PHONE BANKING TRAINING COURSE FOR SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS We are inviting you to participate in a one-day 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 benefits to earn additional fee-based income from GCASH transactions, cost savings in mobile payment and increase deposit level through mobile phone banking services. GCASH is an electronic money platform of Globe Telecom that turns your cellphone into an electronic wallet. With GCash, Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers can perform mobile phone banking functions such as deposit, withdraw, remittance (local and abroad) and other mobile payments through the use of mobile phone. Through Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with RBAP’s Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), subsidiary company of Globe Telecom the accreditation training will be conducted in the following area: Date : March 30, 2012 Target Participant RBs :Southern Tagalog Rural Banks Location: Makiling Highlands Resort, Pansol Calamba, Laguna This training focuses on the following objectives: 1) Accreditation Training – For interested rural banks planning to obtain accreditation to offer cash-in and cash-out services using the GCASH platform as well as to apply to the BSP as a bank authorized to offer mobile phone banking services utilizing the GCash Platform. This accreditation training will provide the rural banks with all the BSP reviewed RBAP-MABS mobile phone banking procedures and manuals required to fulfill BSP electronic banking requirements for the use of mobile phone banking services using the GCASH platform. Note that, as part of the accreditation process, all banks will still need to get a “no objection” letter from the Supervision and Examination Sector of the BSP before they can complete the accreditation process but we will include a proforma letter in the kit for the banks as part of the training. 2) Refresher Course – The course will also serve as refresher course for previously accredited rural banks who are interested in expanding and receiving an update on the latest mobile phone banking services as well as to learn some of the “tricks of the trade” from examples of successful banks and their clients who are now regularly using mobile phone banking services. 3) Implementation Training – The course will also provide a how-to step-by-step guide for banks that plan to initiate mobile phone banking services. The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 4 participants. For more information about G-Cash and mobile phone banking services, please visit Globe and RBAP’s websites at www.g-cash.com.ph/ and www.mobilephonebanking.rbap.org respectively. All interested rural banks must comply individually with the regulatory requirements set forth by the BSP: ➢ Certification that the bank has complied with the minimum pre-conditions set forth in circulars 240 and 269 (signed by the President of the Bank). Please see checklist of requirements found in the Mobile Phone Banking Accreditation Kit for more details. ➢ Attended this Accreditation Training. ➢ CAMELS rating of at least 3.0 with no major exceptions noted in the latest BSP examination. The training fee is normally priced at P 2,500.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. With support from GXI and RBAP’s MABS, the training fee is reduced to P1,400.00. However, for those who register and pay at least a week before the event, the early bird fee is reduced to P1,000.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event and you will be notified in advance if the minimum number is not met at least two days before the course. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch. Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and confirmation sheet for your reservation. Kindly accomplish the confirmation and fax it to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila). Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Ace Calang of RBRDFI at (02) 527-2968 to 69 or Ms. Roselle Hernandez of MABS-Manila Office at (02) 400-0971 or 0917-545-6227. Thank you for your support and interest in this important training event. MA. CORAZON L. MILLER CHAIRPERSONDownload the Full Invitation and Confirmation Sheet in PDF
CLOSED–FRP Seminar -March 30, 2012
March 5, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS
FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman
SUBJECT : FINANCIAL REPORTING PACKAGE SEMINAR
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers:
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural
Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will conduct
a seminar described below as part of its continuing strategy to strengthen
the rural banking industry:
Course Title: Financial Reporting Package (FRP) Seminar
Speaker : DANIEL VINCENT BORJA, CPA, MBA
Associate Professor / Consultant / Trainer
Venue: RBAP Conference Room, RBAP Bldg., A. Soriano Ave., cor.
Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila
Schedule: 30 March 2012 (Friday) 1 day (8:30AM-5:30PM)
Participants: Compliance Officer, Accountants, Cashiers
Internal Auditors, Managers
Registration Fee
a) One Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos only (P1, 800.00).♣
b) Early bird registrants (those who pay the full amount on or before
March 16, 2012 are entitled to a 5% discount or PhP1, 710.00.
c) Two Thousand Two Hundred Pesos only (P2, 200.00) registration fee for
non-member rural banks. To avail of the regular registration fee,
non-member banks are encouraged to apply for membership with RBAP/RBRDFI.
Please call RBAP for details.
d) This is a live-out seminar. Seminar fee includes snacks, training kit
and certificate of attendance.
For your reservations, kindly observe our training policies:
1. Deadline for submission of registration is not later that March 27, 2012.
a) Nomination form of the participant(s) duly endorsed by the bank’s
authority
b) Filled-up Participant’s Profile.
2. A Non-Refundable commitment fee of P900.00 per participant (50% of the
registration fee). Payments can be remitted to the Rural Bankers Research
and Development Foundation, Inc. bank account (Land Bank of the
Philippines – Intramuros Branch Savings Account Number 0012-1046-26).
Proof of payment (i.e., deposit slip) should be sent immediately
verification at (02) 527-2980. Check payments, should be payable to Rural
Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI)
3. Reservation via telephone conversation is accepted. However,
Registration Form and fee must be settled 10 days prior the seminar date
or March 20, 2012. Otherwise, reservation is considered cancelled.
4. Cancellation Policy:
a) 10 days prior the seminar date is entitled for a full refund. *
b) 5 days prior to the seminar date is entitled for a half refund
c) Participants who have paid but failed to show up for the seminar will
only be entitled to a rebate of 50% of the total registration fee.
d) For special cases (health, accident etc.), kindly coordinate with
RBRDFI staff for refund procedures and requirements.
Please be advised that we accept on a first-come-first-served basis with a
manageable level up to thirty (30) participants only.
For your reservation, please call RBRDFI Training Officers:
Mr. Ace M. Calang
Ms. Grace Dimapilis.
Ms. Jesica Cepeda
Contact details: (02) 527-2969, 527-2980; 09178374604; 09178374603;
09178374599
Emails: training@rbap.org, grace@rbap.org, cepedajesica_rbap@yahoo.com
Please note that this is a live-out seminar.
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SMART Money Accreditation Training Course
February 23, 2012 by admin · 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. Date March 09, 2012 Target Participant - Luzon Rural Banks Location: RBAP Conference Room, Manila Date March 14, 2012 Participants Visayas Rural Banks Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, Cebu City The training is designed for senior officers (from Marketing, Compliance/Audit Dept, and/or Operations) that are in the position to cascade this training and facilitate the implementation of recommended procedures within the bank. Each bank is allowed to send up to 3 participants. Please note that the training will be limited to the first 40 participants who register for the course. (Additional slots may be available and are subject to space availability on a first come, first serve basis.) The training fee is P1,400.00 per participant inclusive of materials, food and venue. However, for those who register and pay at least a day before the event, the early bird fee is reduced to P1,000.00 per participant. Note that there is a minimum of twenty (20) participants in order to hold this event. Should we be unable to meet the minimum number of participants, you will be notified at least two days before that the course will be moved to a later date. Please deposit your payment to the RBRDFI Account No. 0012-1046-26 at Landbank, Intramuros, Manila Branch and fax a copy of the deposit slip along with your confirmation to RBAP at (02) 527-2980 or to MABS Office at (02) 400-4561 (Manila). Attached are the training agenda for your advance information and the confirmation sheet for your reservation. Download the Training Course Invitation in PDF
Pricing Transparency Workshops -regulations calculations on EIRR
February 22, 2012 by admin · 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. I encourage rural banks to understand thoroughly the impact it will have on our customers, especially on how they perceive the new effective interest rates in contrast to current nominal rates. I encourage you to look at the banks loans that still use flat or add-on rates and see how the shift to those based on declining balances will affect the bank’s profitability and competiveness. If this has not been done yet, then we need to catch up since July 1 is less than 5 months away. Preparation is key to adopting the new rules. To this end, the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation (RBRDFI) with the support of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will have a series of MUST-attend seminars on the new pricing transparency rules that will be rolled throughout the country. The seminar will teach us how to calculate the EIR, modify our loan products; strategies to better manage interest rates and fees, and implement action items to prepare our bank in response to the regulation. Seminars will be held on the following dates and places: Date Venue/Place March 8 Exec. Business Center, Visayas Room, 5/F Multistory Bldg., BSP ,FB Harrison Street, Pasay City * Final confirmation of attendance is 3 days prior to actual training day. BSP requires advance copy of the names of expected participants for BSP entry March 21 Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Building, Intramuros, Manila March 29 Lenox Hotel, Rizal St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan March 30 Hotel Ariana, Nat’l. Highway, Barrio Paringao, Bauang, La Union April 10 Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Building, Intramuros, Manila April 13 Legazpi City, Albay April 18 Clark, Pampanga April 20 Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo April 25 Cagayan De Oro City April 27 Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Building, Intramuros, Manila May 11 Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Building, Intramuros, Manila Please feel free to attend any of the scheduled workshops. Registration fees: a) BSP & RBAP Manila Training Workshops i) P2,200.00 per person –regular rate; ii) P2,000.00 per person – registration two weeks before the schedule. b) La Union & Pangasinan Training Workshops i) P2,400.00 per person –regular rate; ii) P2,200.00 per person – registration two weeks before the schedule. c) Additional 20% from the regular rate shall be applied for Non-RBAP members. Due to limited seats, we encourage attendance of a bank senior officer, accompanied by the Compliance Officer. The registration fees cover the cost of venue, trainer’s fees, conference materials, lunch, and morning/afternoon snacks. However, transportation, lodging, and breakfast/dinner shall be borne by the participants. Banks are therefore advised to arrange for their own accommodation and transport to and from the training site. Payment should be deposited to the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) Savings Account (SA# 0012-1046-26) with Land Bank of the Philippines – Intramuros Branch. For cheque payment, kindly indicate RBRDFI as payee. Please use the attached confirmation sheet to register. Once the confirmation slip is completed, please fax it to RBRDFI together with a copy of the deposit slip as proof of payment. For additional inquiries please contact: Mr. Ace M. Calang Ms. Grace Dimapilis. Ms. Jesica Cepeda Contact Numbers: (02) 527-2969, 527-2980; 09178374604; 09178374603; 09178374599 Email training@rbap.org, grace@rbap.org, cepedajesica_rbap@yahoo.com Finally, participants to these events are advised to bring the following items to maximize the learning opportunity: 1. Laptop running on Windows OS with MS Excel spreadsheet software (if possible) 2. Rural Bank data on sample loan product with flat rates: – Interest rate – Finance charges – Term of the loan – Other conditions (forced savings amount, mandatory insurance); and, – Frequency of collection. 3. Rural Bank sample disclosure forms I encourage the rural banks to send participants to attend this workshop. This will help our banks learn the basis, process, and decisions that need to be made before the new rules take effect. Let us all be guided accordingly. Very truly yours, MA. CORAZON L. MILLER Chairperson Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation Download the CIR with Full Details in PDF
