BANKING REVIEWER Flashcards
What is the General Banking Law of 2000?
An act providing for the regulation of the organization and operations of banks, quasi-banks, trust entities and for other purposes.
What is Republic Act No. 8791?
An act providing for the regulation of the organization and operations of banks, quasi-banks, trust entities and for other purposes.
What are the core-banking functions of banks?
Mobilizing savings and allocating resources.
What is required for a bank to be established according to the GBL?
Banks must be stock corporations and obtain funds from deposits of twenty or more persons.
Which types of banks does the General Banking Law govern?
Universal banks, commercial banks, thrift banks, rural banks, cooperative banks, and Islamic banks.
What does Section 71 of the GBL state?
It governs the organization, ownership, capitalization, and powers of various types of banks.
What is the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB)?
Rules implementing the General Banking Law issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Who supervises the operations and activities of banks in the Philippines?
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
What does Republic Act No. 1405 pertain to?
Secrecy of Bank Deposit.
What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 1405?
To prohibit disclosure of or inquiry into deposits with any banking institution.
What does Republic Act No. 6426 establish?
A foreign currency deposit system in the Philippines.
What does Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6426 state?
All foreign currency deposits are confidential and exempt from examination without depositor’s permission.
What is the focus of Republic Act No. 3765?
Truth in Lending Act, requiring disclosure of finance charges in credit extensions.
What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 3591?
To establish the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).
What is the main policy of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation?
To promote and safeguard the interests of the depositing public.