Regulatory Alerts2026-06-11
Circular No. 1236: Amendments on the Authorization Form for Querying Bangko Sentral Records
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Circular No. 1236 to amend the Authorization Form for Querying (AFQ) records for screening applicants and confirming the election or appointment of directors, trustees, and officers. The amendment mandates the inclusion of the complete maiden name, Taxpayer Identification Number, birth date, sex, and last known address to enhance verification against Bangko Sentral supervised financial institutions' records. This measure aligns with existing regulations to ascertain individual qualifications and takes effect fifteen calendar days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
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