Thrift Banking in the New Decade
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The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) held its recently concluded 3-day virtual convention, with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno as keynote speaker. With the theme “Thrift Banking in the New Decade,” the conference tackled not only the challenges of the new normal but also growth opportunities for member-banks in the new decade. Photo shows Gov. Diokno during the panel discussion segment for Day 1 (October 13) joined by (lower photo from left) CTB 2nd VP Francisco Dizon (Sun Savings Bank), CTB Trustee Alberto Emilio Ramos (Malaya Bank), CTB Trustee/Convention Chair Luis Chua (Bank of Makati), CTB President Cecilio “Paul” San Pedro (Sterling Bank of Asia) and CTB Trustee Jose Vicente Alde (PS Bank). Other convention speakers included Philguarantee president Alberto Pascual and BSP Managing Director Vicente de Villa III; as well as technology providers Bankware Global, Backbase, Intellect Design and Nextbank. The convention was attended by close to 300 participants.