Bankers Association of the Philippines

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) is the lead organization of universal and commercial banks in the Philippines consisting of forty-four (44) member banks; twenty (20) of which are local banks and twenty-four (24) are foreign bank branches.

Established on March 29, 1949, the BAP was created to frame rules and regulations in cooperation with the Central Bank that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of banking services to the community; work in cooperation with other similar associations as the need arises to achieve this goal; pool and circulate relevant information to members; appear before any legislative, executive or regulatory body; and, work with any legal body for the consideration, formulation, amendment or alteration of any law relating to banks and banking.

The BAP was officially incorporated as a duly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered corporate entity on August 24, 1964. Then and now, the BAP was an active participant and contributor to the most important milestones in the nation’s banking and financial history. It continues to be at the forefront of instituting reforms and introducing global best practices for a strong and efficient industry. As banking volume grows, the complexity of transactions evolves and the integration of markets unfolds, the BAP played varied and challenging roles in designing solutions in tandem with the regulators and other economic players for continued financial stability as well as the economic development of the country.

To date, the BAP continues its mission to ensure public trust and to push for policies that will improve and protect the welfare of the entire Philippine banking industry and its stakeholders.

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UnionBank

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has always been at the forefront of embracing technological innovations to empower its customers, as well as embracing the future of banking. Undoubtedly the pioneer of digital banking in the Philippines, UnionBank is committed to being the region's digital trailblazer, dedicated to effectively serving the growing needs of Filipinos everywhere.

Consistently recognized as one of Asia’s leading companies, UnionBank ranks among the country's top universal banks in terms of profitability and efficiency. Throughout the years, UnionBank has earned a multitude of awards and recognition, including the titles of "Most Recommended Bank in the Philippines 2023" and four-time recipient of "Best Retail Bank in the Philippines" from The Asian Banker, in addition to various industry awards.

In its pursuit of becoming a Great Retail Bank, UnionBank is resolute in its mission to facilitate the Philippines' aspiration to become a G20 country by 2050. The bank stands firm in its promise to drive the future of banking through "Tech-Up Pilipinas," all the while pioneering innovations for a better world.

Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP)

The Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP) is an organization of banking institutions which seeks to upgrade the practice of bank marketing in the country.

BMAP was organized on February 27, 1974. It was duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 19, 1974 as a non-stock, non-profit organization. It has grown into a membership of some 46 banking institutions over the last 25 years.

BMAP aims to be a respected association of experts that promotes the best practices, networking, education and empowerment in the field of bank marketing and communication.

BMAP to elevate the standards and appreciation as a voice of not just the banking industry but also the banking consumer.

CHAMBER OF THRIFT BANKS

The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) is the umbrella organization of the country's thrift banks.

Organized in 1974, the chamber has 37 member-banks with over 2,500 branches nationwide. Its mission is “to provide an institutional medium through which the members can collectively assist and cooperate with one another, with other members of the banking sector, and with the National Government and its instrumentalities, more particularly the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to promote, develop, expand and strengthen the role of savings and loan associations, private development banks and savings and mortgage banks (otherwise known as thrift institutions), in the accumulation of savings, enhancement of trade, commerce, industry and agriculture, and in the economic development of the country.”

It supports its members by ensuring that its various concerns are brought to the attention of the right government institution or regulating body, particularly the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

CTB helps ensure a manageable, if not better, operating environment for thrift banks, and has been at the forefront of advocating appropriate legislative and regulatory reforms, thereby influencing the statutory and regulatory framework.