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BSP increases microloan ceiling

June 29, 2010 - 12:00am

The Rural Bankers’ Association of the Philippines (RBAP) said that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved an increase in the ceiling of its housing microfinance loan product. RBAP president Joseph...

Banking

RBs concerned over El Niño

February 23, 2010 - 12:00am

The Rural Bankers Association of The Philippines (RBAP) has expressed concern over the effect of the El Niño phenomena and other consequences of climate change on crop production, which may have a devastating...

Banking

Rural banks welcome microinsurance

February 16, 2010 - 12:00am

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the Microenterprises Access to Banking Services (MABS) program has expressed its support for initiatives to introduce microinsurance in the country.

Banking

Small entrepreneurs to get ample aid from rural banks

By Ehda Dagooc | February 6, 2010 - 12:00am

Financial assistance to small entrepreneurs, farmers and fisherfolks is seen to accelerate starting this year, as the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) favors the new Microenterprise Access to Banking...

Freeman Cebu Business

Rural banking sector sees positive growth this year

By Ehda Dagooc | January 30, 2010 - 12:00am

The rural banking industry is seeing a huge growth potential this year, as demand for rural banking is significantly increasing especially in the far-flung areas.

Freeman Cebu Business

PDIC sets up desk for bank mergers

By Ted P. Torres | January 13, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has set up an investor-investee help desk to provide a market place for buyers and sellers of banks.

Business

BSP approves rules on housing microfinance

January 12, 2010 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Circular 678 on Jan. 6, 2010, strengthening the expansion of housing microfinance among banks.

Banking

Rural banks seek lower capital cover

By Ted P. Torres | December 10, 2009 - 12:00am

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) is seeking a lower capital cover for operational risks from 15 percent to 12 percent of gross revenues.

Business

Rural banks commit to agri-agra sector

September 29, 2009 - 12:00am

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) has promised farmers and fisher folks in the countryside that rural banks will continue to be on their side, as the group looks to sustain its aggressive investment...

Banking

Rural banks support P5-billion facility for consolidations

By Ted P. Torres | September 1, 2009 - 12:00am

There are a lot of “white knights” in the rural banking system willing to consolidate or acquire smaller or weaker rural banks in a bid to strengthen the country’s rural banking system.

Banking