To All GSEDs, We are pleased to inform you that we have scheduled a dialogue meeting with National Treasurer Roberto Tan on 22 September 2009, Tuesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Conference Room 301, 3/F Bureau of Treasury, Palacio Del Gobernador, Intramuros, Manila. Each GSED is allowed to send one representative, preferably Heads [...]
The Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART), in partnership with the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (PDEx), held its annual seminar for aspiring salesmen in the fixed-income market on July 22 at the Yuchengco Institute for Advanced Studies in RCBC Plaza. The event was attended by MART members and non-members coming from various banks, [...]
The Money Market Association of the Philippines held its second General Assembly (GA) for the year on July 28 at the Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Hotel, Makati City. The Guest of Honor and Speaker was no less than Jose Clemente “Joey” S. Salceda, Governor of Albay province and Economic Adviser to Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. [...]
The Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART) conducted its first mini-forum entitled “May PERA Ka Ba?” on July 14 at the Yuchengco Tower of RCBC Plaza. The forum was about the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA), a bill fully enacted into law on August 22 of the previous year. The guest speaker was [...]
It was a night of network gaming for MART members as twelve teams of five trooped to the b_Connected internet café in Greenbelt 4 last April 15, 2009 to play Counter-Strike, one of the most popular network games of all time. This gave the traders a much needed break from their busy schedules. BSP’s quintet [...]
The Money Market Association of the Philippines held its First General Assembly on April 2 at the Grand Ballroom of Intercontinental Manila. Gracing the event was Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla. He opened his speech with a favorable statement that thePhilippines currently in a strong position to overcome the crisis. Bank lending is growing, NPL ratio has been declining and favorable [...]
The Annual Election of the Board of Directors of the Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART) for the year 2009 was held last November 15, 2008 at the Willy’s Resort in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Aklan The following institutions were elected to constitute the Board of Directors for the year 2009: Bank of the Philippine Citi, N.A. [...]
Money Market Consciousness Week Programme of Activities 10-16 November 2008 November 6, Thursday MART Outreach Program - Boy’s Town November 10, Monday Radio Station Interview “Saksi sa Double B” (8:30AM) - Joselito Ricardo G. Nazario, Treasurer, PVB (MART Past Pres.) - Lester Joseph T. Castolo, SVP, MIB (MART Treasurer) Shoptalk TV Guesting (ANC Channel [...]
Starting August 26 examinees from all over the country will be taking the Certification and Examination Program for Salesmen in the fixed income market. The examination period will run from August 26 till September 19, 2008 reserved for enrollees submitted and guaranteed by financial institutions. As resolved by the SEC, the provisional license awarded to FI [...]
There is nothing unusual about a bunch of traders tossing back drinks at a bar after a hard day of buying and selling. Last May 15, 2008, MART held its 1st Trader’s Night for the year in Spicy Fingers Bar and Restaurant. It was a night filled with music, food, drinks and of course, how can [...]
The Annual Election of the Board of Directors of the Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART) for the year 2008 was held last November 10, 2007 at the Willy's Beach Resort, Island of Boracay. The following institutions were elected to constitue the Board of Directors for 2008: Instiution No. of Votes Bank of the Philippine [...]
It’s time for our annual convention once again, and this year, we revisit the white sands and crystal clear waters of Boracay! This should be a good time to go back to Boracay, the months of October and November are reputed to have the best sunsets. So get your cameras and your sunblock ready! Getting there [...]
Last November 5 2007, MART held its annual cocktails to celebrate its 36thyear of existence at the Bahia Room, Hotel InterContinental, Makati. Secretary of Trade and Industry Peter Favilla, was the guest of honor. Gracing the event were former MART presidents, representatives from different sectors of the financial industry and MART officers and representatives. MART celebrates [...]
Get your workouts back on track, because MART is returning to sizzling Boracay! The MART board of directors recently voted for the annual convention to be held in this tropical paradise, regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The convention will be held from November 9-11, with the resort and other [...]
Last May 29, 2007, MART’s 1st General Membership Meeting was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Intercontinental Manila. The event saw the handing over by HSBC’s Dino Rudyardo Gasmen of the presidency to RCBC’s Sergio Edeza. The outgoing president addressed the MART members and thanked everyone for all the support and effort they have [...]