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Philippines: The Rural Bank Act now allows foreign capital inflow

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24 May 2013

On 24 May 2013, the Phillipines central bank (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) announced the implementation of Republic Act 10574 (An Act Allowing the Infusion of Foreign Equity in the Capital of Rural Banks). This act serves as an amendment to the 1992 Rural Bank Act, which prohibited foreign ownership of rural banks in any capacity.

 

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24 May 2013

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Updated: 24 May 2013
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On 24 May 2013, the Philippines central bank (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ("BSP")) announced the implementation of Republic Act 10574 (An Act Allowing the Infusion of Foreign Equity in th...

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