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"We are still studying it.  At present, we do not have yet the Hybrid Tier I.  It is another form of debt instrument with longer maturity and banks will not pay interest if they are not doing well or become insolvent," Espenilla said. 


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"We are still studying it.  At present, we do not have yet the Hybrid Tier I.  It is another form of debt instrument with longer maturity and banks will not pay interest if they are not doing well or become insolvent," Espenilla said. 


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BSP studies scheme to hike bank capital

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 8, 2005 - 12:00am

The monetary authorities are looking at the possibility of allowing banks to use another window to raise their capital. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla said banks have been asking...

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