What is the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)?
A government instrumentality created in 1963 by virtue of Republic Act 3591 to insure the deposits of all banks entitled to insurance benefits.
The PDIC is an attached agency of the Department of Finance.
What is the purpose of RA 3591?
To create the PDIC and insure the deposits of all banks entitled to insurance benefits.
RA 3591 was enacted in 1963.
When was the latest amendment to RA 3591 signed into law?
May 23, 2016.
This amendment is known as RA 10846.
What enhanced powers were given to PDIC under RA 10846?
Stronger authorities to protect the depositing public and promote financial stability.
The law includes provisions to ensure PDIC’s financial and institutional strength.
What authority does PDIC have regarding insured deposits in case of bank closure?
To pay insured deposits without netting out depositors’ loan obligations with the closed bank.
Payments are based on evidence of deposits, not solely on the closed bank’s records.
What is the significance of PDIC’s enhanced resolution authorities?
Promotes financial inclusion through early intervention in problem banks or open bank resolution.
This allows PDIC to resolve issues while banks are still operational.
How does the new law enhance the chances of recovery for creditors of closed banks?
By preventing further dissipation of assets through seamless transition from bank closure to liquidation.
This aims to protect the interests of creditors.
Fill in the blank: The PDIC was created by virtue of _______.
Republic Act 3591
What does PDIC stand for?
Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation
What is one of the key responsibilities of the PDIC under the new law?
To resolve problem banks while still open.
This helps in maintaining stability in the banking sector.
What does the new banking law eliminate regarding the receivership period?
The 90-day receivership period
This allows PDIC to proceed directly to liquidation.
What is one method of liquidation adopted by the PDIC?
Purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities
This method enhances recovery rate for creditors of closed banks.
What is the role of the PDIC as a deposit insurer?
To promote and safeguard the interests of the depositing public by providing permanent insurance coverage on all insured deposits.
What authority does the PDIC have as a co-regulator of banks?
Empowered to examine and investigate banks.
What is the function of the PDIC as a receiver and liquidator of closed banks?
To control, manage, and administer the affairs of the bank.
What is the maximum amount for insured deposits under the PDIC?
P500,000.
Which types of deposits are covered by the PDIC?
What triggers the adjustment of maximum deposit insurance coverage?
A condition threatening the monetary and financial stability of the banking system as determined by the Monetary Board.
What is required for the Monetary Board to approve adjustments to deposit insurance?
Unanimous vote of the Board of Directors of the PDIC in a meeting chaired by the DOF Secretary.
What does systemic risk refer to according to the PDIC Charter?
The possibility that failure of one bank to settle net transactions will trigger a chain reaction affecting other banks and leading to a general shutdown of normal clearing and settlement activity.
It also includes the likelihood of a sudden collapse of confidence in a significant portion of the banking system with large economic effects.
What is covered under the PDIC Act?
The deposit liabilities of any bank or banking institution engaged in receiving deposits on the effective date of the PDIC Act, or thereafter.
This ensures that deposits are insured with the PDIC.
What is ‘splitting of deposits’?
Occurs when a deposit account with an outstanding balance over P500,000 is transferred to two or more accounts in names without beneficial ownership in the transferred deposits.
This can happen within 120 days before a bank holiday or closure order for maximum deposit insurance coverage.
What are the consequences of splitting deposits?
It is considered a criminal act punishable by imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 12 years or a fine of not less than P50,000 and not more than P10,000,000, or both.
The penalty is at the discretion of the court.
Are deposit products by the head office of a foreign bank in its branch in the Philippines entitled to payment?
No, because there is only one entity.