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Banks in the Philippines Key Terms

Use the banks in the Philippines keys terms to improve your knowledge of these banks
By Kelley Keith Banking in the Philippines, like most foreign countries, presents its own set of unique opportunities and challenges. In order to take advantage of the opportunities and overcome the challenges, it's important to know some specifics of the banking industry. One way to do this is to become familiar with some key terms. While this won't guarantee success, it will provide you with a solid knowledge base on which to build a winning business strategy when banking in the Philippines. Here are some key terms to consider:

Asian Development Bank or ADB

The Asian Development Bank is a financial institution headquartered in Manila, with 27 field offices. When banking in the Philippines, it can help to contact them to find out about the current economic conditions in the country.
Try:  For a detailed overview of the financial entity, go to the Asian Development Bank website.

Central Bank of the Philippines

The Central Bank of the Philippines' primary charter when it was formed in 1948 was to provide monetary stability to the region.
Try:  See this page from the Library of Congress about the Central Bank and the monetary policy of the Philippines.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, BSP

The BSP, or Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, is the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been in business since 1993 and is the Philippines' main monetary authority.
Try:  View the overview of the BSP, where you can read how this bank is organized and governed.

Peso

The peso is the national currency of the Philippines. Before transferring money to a bank in the Philippines, It's important to know the current exchange rate.
Try:  Assess the information at Convert World for the current conversion and definition of the Philippine Peso.

Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC)

The Economic and Financial Learning Center was opened in Manila in 2009 to give the public information on economic and financial affairs in the Philippines.
Try:  See this page from the Phillipine Information Agency on the EFLC.

Bank of the Philippine Islands, BPI

The Bank of the Philippine Islands was the first bank in the islands to issue paper money, in 1852. It became a commercial bank in 1982 and introduced BPI Direct Savings Bank, an Internet bank in 2000 .
Try:  Visit the website of BPI.

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