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Instead of struggling to raise additional capital, commercial and universal banks could beef up their capital adequacy ratio (CAR) if their borrowers get positive credit ratings from external credit rating agencies.


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BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr., told reporters yesterday that much of the provisions of the BSP’s new guidelines have already been thoroughly discussed with banking industry leaders, including the schedule of compliance with the standards set by the so-called Basel II Convention. 


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Banks want different rules for trade financing

By Ted P. Torres | October 19, 2010 - 12:00am

Banks worldwide are asking the Basel committee on banking supervision to soften capital requirements with regards to trade financing.

Banking

Insurers crafting regulatory framework

By Ted P. Torres | October 5, 2010 - 12:00am

The world’s insurance industry will soon be guided by an international risk and auditing supervisory framework much like what the banking industry is presently experiencing, with its Basel I, II and III f...

Banking

Al Amanah Bank eyes profit in 5 years

By Ted P. Torres | March 26, 2010 - 12:00am

The country’s first and only Islam-oriented commercial bank said it is aiming to become profitable within the next five years as it hopes to lure foreign investors to acquire 40-percent stake in the bank.

Business

Landbank inks agreement with 2 rural banks

By Iris Gonzales | October 20, 2008 - 12:00am

State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) signed two separate agreements with the Cooperative Rural Bank of ...

Business

Banks' capital adequacy ratio dips

October 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Compliance with international rules has lowered the capital adequacy ratio of Philippine banks but central bank officials ...

Business

Banks get tips on how to beef up their capital adequacy ratio

By Des Ferriols | April 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Instead of struggling to raise additional capital, commercial and universal banks could beef up their capital adequacy ratio (CAR) if their borrowers get positive credit ratings from external credit rating...

Business

BSP firm on new rules on capital adequacy

By Des Ferriols | August 30, 2006 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it will not reconsider the provisions of its new guidelines on the risk-based capital adequacy framework, saying that it has already exhausted the consultation process with...

Business

Basel II framework is risk management

By Asa Malmstrom-Rognes | May 23, 2006 - 12:00am

Improved risk management is the most important aspect for Asia of the Basel II framework, and moving forward gradually and properly is key to its successful implementation. A seminar on Challenges and Implications...

Banking