The Money Market Association of the Philippines (MART) takes exception to the article entitled "MART in Hot Water over SRO Probe Bid," which appeared last February 23, 2008. We categorically deny that MART was involved in any, either as the author of the letter to Secretary Margarito B. Teves; or the architect behind the moves in [...]
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 [...]
At the heart of every prestigious organization, there lives a strong sense of leadership. A kind of leadership that will drive its employees to empower themselves and work hard to attain organic growth. This is what we call transformational – an environment where leaders are developed, and where teamwork is truly practiced! The Treasury Team of [...]
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 [...]
The MART Week Committee headed by Roland Avante (Chinatrust) met yesterday and outlined activities slated for the MART Week. The activities will be kicked-off by a Thanksgiving Mass and Cocktails for MART representatives, regulators and government officials at the Intercon. Several lectures will be conducted for journalists, regulators and students, from topics ranging from banking careers, basic [...]
The first ever joint general assembly for ACI Phils, IHAP, MART and TOAP was held in Dusit Hotel Nikko with the night’s awaited speech “Sustaining Economic Gains through Monetary Stability” by BSP Gov. Amando M. Tetangco. His speech tackled issues raised by the public concerning the ongoing economic backdrop. Gov. Tetangco described the favorable economic backdrop with a fast [...]
The Second General Membership MART Meeting was held last August 9, 2007 at the Hotel Intercontinental where Finance Undersecretary and Acting Treasurer Roberto Tan discussed the fiscal targets and prospects of the National Government for 2007 to 2008. In his discussion, the Undersecretary reiterated that the NG is maintaining its Php63Billion deficit target for 2007 [...]
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 [...]
The Philippine Government has successfully sold P77.65 Philippine billion pesos of retail treasury bonds (RTBs), Deputy Treasurer Eduardo Mendiola said. The government both sold 3 year and 5 year RTBs, providing quarterly interest income to its holders, were almost 10 times more than initially planned . The bonds were aimed to be sold to individual investors. The [...]
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 [...]