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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sources revealed that Merrill Lynch has put the funds on stand-by for banks that plan to raise so-called tier-2 capital, which refers to long-term money from sources other than their shareholders.


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Metrobank, Lehman Bros. form AMC

By Des Ferriols | May 17, 2002 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (MBTC) has taken P15 billion out of its non-performing loans in a deal with the US investment bank Lehman Brothers. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has directed the bank to discuss...

Business

Merrill Lynch eyes $500-M fund for Philippine banks

April 16, 2002 - 12:00am

US-based investment giant Merrill Lynch will put up a $500-million facility for Philippine banks in need of capital but are reluctant to allow new investors to come in. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sources...

Business