HALISTER1: Rizal Bank Closes Italy Remittance Operations, Impact Minimal

Rizal Bank Closes Italy Remittance Operations, Impact Minimal

(Bloomberg) -- Rizal Commercial Banking closed its remittance operations in Italy because it couldn’t meet on time computer system capability required by Banca D’Italia, Philippine lender says in statement.
  • Close not related to issue on money laundering, Rizal Bank says, referring to $81m stolen funds from Bangladesh central bank
  • Impact of closure on operations and profitability minimal as it is relatively low-margin business with high operating costs
  • NOTE: Rizal Bank Widens Probe on Heist to Include 4 Senior Officials Link
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