Financial Management - Banking Laws Chapter 4

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is referred to as BSP and functions as an independent and accountable body corporate in matters concerning ______, banking and credit.

money

The New Central Bank Act was approved on ______ 14, 1993.

June

The primary objective of the BSP is to maintain ______ stability conducive to a balanced and sustainable growth of the economy.

price

The Act amending the New Central Bank Act was approved on ______ 14, 2019.

<p>February</p> Signup and view all the answers

The General Banking Law of 2000 primarily governs Universal Banks and Commercial Banks, and also applies to ______ Banks, Rural Banks and Cooperative Banks.

<p>Thrift</p> Signup and view all the answers

The BSP now has regulatory powers over money service businesses, credit granting businesses, and payment system ______.

<p>operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anti-Money Laundering Law was enacted in ______.

<p>2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scope of the New Central Bank Act includes the Republic Act No. 7653 and Republic Act No. ______ 11211.

<p>Amending</p> Signup and view all the answers

A bank or quasi-bank cannot be incorporated without authority from the ______.

<p>BSP</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entity performing banking functions cannot operate without a certificate of authority from the ______.

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No trust entity shall purchase property from or lend money to relatives within the 1st degree of ______.

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The Anti-Money Laundering Law of 2001 was passed to implement the global fight against ______.

<p>money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

The legislation defines money laundering as a criminal ______.

<p>offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) serves as the central monitoring and implementing ______.

<p>council</p> Signup and view all the answers

The law imposes requirements on customer identification and reporting of covered and suspicious ______.

<p>transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anti-Money Laundering Law allows for the freezing, seizure, and recovery of ______.

<p>dirty money</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bangladesh Bank Heist of 2016 resulted in the theft of over $______ million.

<p>81</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heist utilized malware, social engineering, and ______ help to infiltrate the bank's systems.

<p>insider</p> Signup and view all the answers

The National Payment Systems Act was approved on October 30, ______.

<p>2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

An efficient payment system reduces the cost of exchanging ______ and services.

<p>goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary objective of a payment system is to control systemic ______.

<p>risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bangladesh Bank Heist

A 2016 cyberattack targeting the Bangladesh central bank, resulting in over $81 million stolen.

National Payment Systems Act

2018 law establishing a framework for secure, efficient, and reliable payment systems in an economy.

Cyberattack

A malicious attack on a computer system.

Payment System

The network enabling transfers of money among banks and institutions.

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Systemic Risk

Risk of disruptions or failures affecting the entire financial system.

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

The independent central monetary authority of the Philippines, responsible for monetary policy, banking supervision, and financial stability.

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New Central Bank Act (Republic Act No. 7653)

Established the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as the central monetary authority in the Philippines. Focuses on money, banking, and credit.

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General Banking Law of 2000

Governs universal banks, commercial banks, and other types of banks (thrift, rural, cooperative), defining their functions and responsibilities.

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BSP's Primary Objective

Maintain price stability and promote a balanced and sustainable economy growth.

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Amended Central Bank Act (Republic Act No. 11211)

Expanded the BSP's regulatory powers to include money service businesses, credit granting businesses, and payment systems.

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Quasi-banks

Non-bank financial institutions performing similar functions as banks (in terms of financial services).

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Price Stability

A state where the general level of prices in an economy remains relatively constant (not rapidly increasing or decreasing).

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Monetary Stability

A situation where the value of the currency and the overall money supply of the country are stable.

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Bank Incorporation

Banks or quasi-banks must obtain authority from the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) to operate in the Philippines.

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Trust Entity Restrictions

Trust entities cannot buy or sell assets, or lend money, to affiliated parties (family, employees, etc.), or their affiliated interests within the 1st degree of consanguinity or affinity.

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Universal Banks in Philippines

A list of 21 major banks in the Philippines, including BPI, Metrobank and BDO.

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Anti-Money Laundering Law (2001)

A law that prohibits the criminal activity of money laundering and criminalizes it by creating a central council and prescribing penalties.

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Money Laundering

The process of making illegally obtained money appear legitimate.

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Customer Identification Requirements

Customer identification procedures are mandated to combat money laundering to track finances associated with transactions.

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Deposit Secrecy Relaxation

Strict bank deposit secrecy laws are loosened to permit investigation.

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Freezing/Seizure Laws

The law permits the government to seize and confiscate suspected assets associated with money laundering

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Study Notes

Financial Management - Banking and Finance Institutions

  • Banking and finance institutions are a key component of financial management
  • Chapter 4 focuses on banking laws

Scope of Banking Laws

  • Republic Act No. 7653: The New Central Bank Act
  • Republic Act No. 11211: Amending the New Central Bank Act
  • The General Banking Law of 2000
  • Anti-Money Laundering Law of 2001
  • The National Payments Systems Act

The New Central Bank Act (1993)

  • Establishes an independent central monetary authority (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)
  • Responsible for money, banking, and credit
  • Functions as a body corporate

The New Central Bank Act (Continued)

  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has supervisory powers over banks and financial institutions
  • Also exercises regulatory powers over quasi-banks and similar institutions
  • Key objective is to maintain price stability conducive to economic growth and the convertibility of the peso

Amending the New Central Bank Act (2019)

  • Strengthens the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' regulatory powers
  • Now includes price stability for balanced and sustainable job growth
  • Expanded regulatory and examination powers to include money service businesses, credit-granting businesses, and payment system operators

The General Banking Law of 2000

  • Primarily governs Universal Banks and Commercial Banks
  • Has supplementary application to Thrift Banks, Rural Banks, and Cooperative Banks
  • A bank or quasi-bank cannot be incorporated or operate without BSP authorization
  • Prohibits trust entities from certain transactions with employees or relatives of their directors, officers, or stockholders

Universal Banks in the Philippines

  • A list of specific Universal Banks is provided (e.g., Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank, ANZ Banking Group, BPI, BDO Unibank, etc.)

Anti-Money Laundering Law of 2001

  • Defines money laundering as a criminal offense
  • Establishes the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to monitor and implement measures to combat money laundering
  • This law sets requirements for customer identification, record keeping, reports on certain transactions
  • Relaxes strict bank deposit secrecy laws related to freezing, seizure, or recovery of “dirty money”
  • Ensures international cooperation

Bangladesh Bank Heist (2016)

  • A highly sophisticated cyberattack targeting the Bangladesh central bank
  • Used malware, social engineering, and insider help to steal over $81 million
  • Highlighted the need for improved security measures against cybercrime

National Payment Systems Act (2018)

  • Provides a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to support payment systems
  • Aims to control systemic risk and encourage economic growth
  • A payment system is essential for transferring funds and reducing costs of transactions

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