BANKING REVIEWER Flashcards

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What is the General Banking Law of 2000?

A

An act providing for the regulation of the organization and operations of banks, quasi-banks, trust entities and for other purposes.

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What is Republic Act No. 8791?

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An act providing for the regulation of the organization and operations of banks, quasi-banks, trust entities and for other purposes.

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What are the core-banking functions of banks?

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Mobilizing savings and allocating resources.

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What is required for a bank to be established according to the GBL?

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Banks must be stock corporations and obtain funds from deposits of twenty or more persons.

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Which types of banks does the General Banking Law govern?

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Universal banks, commercial banks, thrift banks, rural banks, cooperative banks, and Islamic banks.

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What does Section 71 of the GBL state?

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It governs the organization, ownership, capitalization, and powers of various types of banks.

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What is the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB)?

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Rules implementing the General Banking Law issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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Who supervises the operations and activities of banks in the Philippines?

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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What does Republic Act No. 1405 pertain to?

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Secrecy of Bank Deposit.

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 1405?

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To prohibit disclosure of or inquiry into deposits with any banking institution.

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What does Republic Act No. 6426 establish?

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A foreign currency deposit system in the Philippines.

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What does Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6426 state?

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All foreign currency deposits are confidential and exempt from examination without depositor’s permission.

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What is the focus of Republic Act No. 3765?

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Truth in Lending Act, requiring disclosure of finance charges in credit extensions.

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 3591?

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To establish the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).

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What is the main policy of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation?

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To promote and safeguard the interests of the depositing public.

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What does Republic Act No. 7353 pertain to?

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Creation, organization, and operation of rural banks.

17
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What does the New Central Bank Act establish?

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An independent central monetary authority known as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

18
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What is the aim of Republic Act No. 7721?

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To liberalize the entry and scope of operations of foreign banks in the Philippines.

19
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What are the modes of entry for foreign banks as per Republic Act No. 10641?

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Acquiring existing banks, investing in new subsidiaries, or establishing branches.

20
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What is the focus of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001?

A

To define money laundering and provide penalties.

21
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What does Republic Act No. 10000 promote?

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An agriculture and agrarian reform credit and financing system.

22
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What does the term ‘negotiable’ mean?

A

Transferable.

23
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What is a negotiable instrument?

A

Documents that promise to pay a certain sum of money to the bearer or assignee.

24
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What are the features of negotiable instruments?

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  • Easily transferable
  • Must be written
  • Time of payment must be certain
  • Payee must be certain
25
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What are the functions of negotiable instruments?

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  • Operates as a substitute for money
  • Means of creating and transferring credit
  • Facilitates the sale of goods
  • Increases the purchasing medium in circulation
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What are the eight requirements for negotiable instruments?

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  • Must be in writing
  • Must be signed by the maker or drawer
  • Must be a definite order or promise to pay
  • Must be unconditional
  • Must be an order or promise to pay a sum certain
  • Must be payable in money
  • Must be payable on demand or at a definite time
  • Must be payable to order or bearer
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What are the common types of negotiable instruments?

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  • Checks
  • Bills of exchange
  • Promissory notes
28
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What is a check?

A

A bill of exchange directing a specified banker to pay a certain sum of money to the bearer.

29
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What defines a promissory note?

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A signed document promising to pay a stated sum to a specified person at a specified date or on demand.

30
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What is a bill of exchange?

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An order from the creditor to the debtor to pay a certain person after a certain period.