BSP denies dealings with UNA

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has denied association with an entity accused of illegally using the central bank’s likeness to collect fees and personal information.

“The BSP has received reports that an entity named UNA Financing Corp. is fraudulently using the BSP’s name and logo and the names of BSP employees and officers,” it said in a statement on Monday. “The BSP clarifies that it is not connected to and has no dealings with UNA Financing Corp.

The BSP said UNA was collecting fees and personal information supposedly to secure the central bank’s clearance for the loan releases sought by some people.

“The BSP further emphasizes that in performing its official functions, neither the BSP nor its personnel will solicit money or request information that could compromise financial accounts,” it said. — Aaron Michael C. Sy