CIB Annual Report 2013
CIB Annual Report 2013
CIB Annual Report 2013
Contents
CIB: An Introduction
Our History 02
What We Do 02
A Snapshot Of Our Businesses 03
Key Financial Highlights 04
Key Facts 05
A Strategy that Delivers 06
Chairman’s Note 08
Board of Directors’ Report 10
2013 In Review
Institutional Banking 22
Global Customer Relations 30
Consumer and Business Banking 32
COO Area 38
Risk Group 44
Compliance 52
Internal Audit 53
Strategic Subsidiaries
CI Capital Holding 56
Egypt Factors 58
Commercial International Life
Insurance Company 59
CORPLEASE 59
Falcon Group 60
Corporate Governance 64
Executive management 68
Community Development
CIB Foundation 72
Sustainability at CIB 76
financial statements 88
5,490
Common Share
Information Per Share
Earning Per Share (EPS) * 2.76 3.53 2.43 3 2.63 4.89 3.73 3.64 2.77
Dividends (DPS) 1.0 1.25 1 1 1.5 1 1 1 1
Book Value (BV/No of Share) 13.46 18.94 15.03 14.59 23.75 19.25 20.93 15.59 19.44 Profitability
Share Price (EGP)**
employees serve some achieving
High 45.4 39.8 47.4 79.49 59.7 93.4 95 79 63.5
Low 27.4 21.1 18.5 33.75 29.5 27.87 53.61 42.11 39.91 571,407 active customers EGP 3 billion in net
Closing 32.6 34.6 18.7 47.4 54.68 37.2 91.77 57.87 58.68 income
Shares Outstanding
900.2 597.2 593.5 590.1 292.5 292.5 195 195 130
(millions)
Market Capitalization
29,330 20,646 11,098 27,973 15,994 10,881 17,895 11,285 7,628
(EGP millions)
Value Measures
Price to Earnings Multiple (P/E) 11.8 9.8 7.7 15.8 20.8 7.6 24.6 15.9 21.2
Dividend Yield
3.07% 3.62% 5.35% 2.11% 2.74% 2.69% 1.09% 1.73% 2.60%
Revenue
(based on closing share price) EGP among all Egyptian private
113.8
Dividend Payout Ratio 34.4% 31.36% 33.90% 27.60% 24.60% 18.10% 15.80% 27.50% 21.30%
Market Value to Book Value Ratio 2.42 1.83 1.24 3.25 2.3 1.93 4.39 3.71 3.02 sector banks with EGP 6.98
Financial Results
(EGP millions) billion in total revenues
Net Operating Income 6,976 5,344 3,934 3,952 6,482 5,108 3,837 3,727 3,173 3,200 2,288 1,741 1,450 bn
Provision for Credit Losses -
916 610 321 6 916 610 321 6 9 346 193 176 197
Specific in total assets
Provision for Credit Losses -
49 57 18 167
General
916 610 321 6 916 610 321 6 9 395 250 193 364
Total Provisions
Non Interest Expense 1,884 1,653 1,557 1,562 1,727 1,445 1,337 1,188 1,041 950 636 668 474
Net worth
Net Profits 3,006 2,226 1,615 2,021 2,615 2,203 1,749 2,141 1,784 1,615 1,233 802 610 among all
Financial Measures
Egyptian private
Cost : Income 26.52% 30.93% 39.58% 39.52% 26.11% 28.29% 34.84% 31.87% 32.80% 29.69% 27.82% 38.38% 32.72%
sector banks
90,725
Return on Average Common
26.46% 22.79% 18.69% 28.66% 22.33% 21.77% 20.96% 30.47% 31.18% 36.31% 37.95% 31.58% 29.30%
Equity (ROAE)***
Net Interest Margin (NII/average
5.36% 4.74% 3.71% 3.62% 3.81% 3.54% 3.12% 3.06% 3.50%
interest earning assets)
Return on Average Assets (ROAA) 2.89% 2.48% 2.01% 2.89% 2.51% 2.45% 2.18% 3.08% 2.94% 3.08% 2.90% 2.37% 2.09%
Regular Workforce Headcount 5,490 5,181 4,867 4,755 5,193 4,867 4,517 4,360 4,162 3,809 3,132 2,477 2,301
Balance Sheet and Off Balance Internet banking subscribers Market
Sheet Information (EGP millions)
Cash Resources and Securities
16,413 16,140 18,990 16,325 16,646 16,764 19,821 16,854 16,125 14,473 21,573 13,061 10,537 capitalization
(Non Governmental)
Net Loans and Acceptances 41,866 41,877 41,065 35,175 41,970 41,877 41,065 35,175 27,443 26,330 20,479 17,465 14,039 in the Egyptian banking
Assets 113,607 94,014 85,506 75,425 113,752 94,405 85,628 75,093 64,063 57,128 47,664 37,422 30,390 sector
Deposits 96,846 78,729 71,468 63,364 96,940 78,835 71,574 63,480 54,843 48,938 39,515 31,600 24,870
Common Shareholders Equity 11,960 10,822 8,712 8,567 12,115 11,311 8,921 8,609 6,946 5,631 4,081 3,040 2,527
Average Assets 103,782 89,760 80,480 69,840 104,079 90,017 80,361 69,578 60,595 52,396 42,543 33,906 29,183
Average Interest Earning Assets 94,672 80,063 70,913 62,007 94,605 79,834 70,549 61,624 53,431 44,602 36,603 29,277 25,619 Over
500
Average Common Shareholders
11,362 9,767 8,640 7,800 11,713 10,116 8,765 7,777 6,288 4,856 3,560 2,784 2,325
Equity
Balance Sheet Quality Measures
Loan and deposit
Equity to Risk-Weighted Assets 17.07% 16.50% 15.79% 17.63% 17.29% 17.30% 16.11% 17.71% 17.01% 15.19% 13.70% 14.14% 13.83% market share
Risk-Weighted Assets (EGP billions) 70 65 55 49 70 65 55 49 41 37 30 26 22
among all Egyptian
Tier 1 Capital Ratio 12.46% 12.20% 12.53% 15.66% 12.46% 12.18% 12.53% 15.66% 15.28% 13.74% 10.17% 9.59% 9.78%
Adjusted Capital Adequacy Ratio**** 13.55% 13.59% 15.40% 16.92% 13.55% 13.59% 15.40% 16.92% 16.53% 14.99% 14.70% 13.60% 13.10%
of Egypt’s largest corporations private sector banks
bank with CIB
* Based on net profit available to distribution (after deducting staff profit share and board bonus)
** Unadjusted to stock dividends
*** As per Basel II regulations before profit appropriation
**** 2013 and 2012 as per Basel II regulations before profit appropriation
Chairman’s
Note
Our democracy will be judged
not merely by the ease with which
citizens cast ballots, but by our
ability to help those same citizens
secure the means to earn a livable
wage that feeds their families
— knowing that they will be well-
educated and well cared for when
they become sick.
Although we all share an optimistic outlook for the future of print and online, talking about the desperate need to rein- plans for hiring, investing in critical infrastructure, opening
our nation, it would be naïve not to acknowledge the impact vigorate the nation through a megaproject. A few have even new branches, renewing our information technology systems
a lack of focus had on our economy. Real GDP growth, while had specific suggestions, but not one has become a reality. and, above all, training our people.
stable at 2.1% year-on-year, was still below pre-2011 levels. Do- We have the knowledge base, we have the human and natural The fruit of this investment is clear in our 2013 perfor-
mestic investment as a percentage of GDP has fallen, the Egyp- resources, and we have the hunger to change. What we have mance: Despite broad-based challenges to the economy and
tian pound depreciated a further 12% against the US dollar. so far lacked is leadership, a catalyst for change. three successive downgrades in credit ratings during the
These are serious issues, and they command our attention We aspire to being part of that solution at CIB: Putting first half of the year, we posted an outstanding operational
no less than the shape of our constitution. With the signifi- No blueprint will cure all that which ails us — not as an capital in the hands of those who can grow the economy is and financial performance with improvement across all key
cant heavy political lifting of this “founding phase” of the economy, and not as a nation. But as Martin Luther King Jr. why we come to work each and every day, at all levels of the metrics, from margins and spreads to average return on eq-
new Egyptian republic now behind us, we need to shift our suggested a half-century ago, re-imagining our nation’s fu- bank. We may not be able to single-handedly lead change, but uity, return on average assets and cost-to-income, where our
attention to laying the foundation for an equally durable eco- ture begins with a dream. we are closer to a wide cross-section of the economy than are ratio is now the lowest it has been in five years.
nomic vision that will withstand the test of both time and The power of a dream to transform an economy when there many, a fact that gives us a certain level of insight. In the last year, we have begun implementing ambitious
shifting political priorities. is a clear blueprint is on display here in present-day Egypt: Based on that point of view — and on my decades of experi- programs to innovate across the board, from the product
Our democracy will be judged not merely by the ease with Mohamed Said Pasha dared to dream more than 160 years ence in the industry — I would suggest that we do not need side of the house to new training initiatives and, in particu-
which citizens cast ballots, but by our ability to help those ago when, as Khedive, he granted Ferdinand de Lesseps the a single national-level mega-project. No Suez Canal or High lar, our first-ever Sustainable Development Department.
same citizens secure the means to earn a livable wage that first of two concessions for land that became the Suez Canal, Dam would, by itself, have the scale necessary to move for- The latter, which falls directly under the umbrella of the
feeds their families — knowing that they will be well-educat- a mega-project that transformed not just our nation, but the ward an economy as large and diversified as Egypt’s. Instead, COO Area, is now advised by one of our prominent board
ed and well cared for when they become sick. global economy. Subsequent generations of Egyptians have I believe we need a Megaproject of Megaprojects: Multiple members. The department will help ensure CIB not only
It is, I would argue, time that Egypt establishes a National certainly dared to dream, but no project to-date has had the large, impactful investments across a broad spectrum of in- minimizes its environmental footprint, but also makes a
Economic Council that will create the economic DNA for this transformative impact of the Suez Canal. It revolutionized dustries that will drive us forward in energy, transportation, meaningful contribution to the improvement of our nation’s
nation, setting a strategy that will allow us to channel invest- not just our position in the modern global economy, but laid healthcare, food, public infrastructure, information technol- socio-economic interests.
ment into the sectors where it will have the most impact. Ex- the foundation for our trading patterns, banking system, in- ogy. The list is as bounded only by our ability to dream. While still in its infancy, we are convinced the Department
amples are all around us, not least of which is the most re- frastructure networks — even our pride as a vibrant nation. This is why the era of the Suez Canal’s building and rise to will have an outsized impact within the Bank — and on the
cent: The success of Dubai in winning the Expo 2020 on the Make no mistake: We are at an inflection point in history, global importance underpins our annual report this year: It world around us. It’s another example of how CIB looks to
back of a clear economic development strategy. and our future lies not in a single Suez Canal, but in a multi- was a pivotal project that catalyzed the building of our na- lead by example, starting a process that will change our DNA
Our nation is blessed with significant opportunities — op- plicity of national megaprojects with multiplier effects that tion’s modern infrastructure, banking and trade position — just as we look forward to a National Economic Council es-
portunities that may only be captured if we are prepared. will not merely put our nation back on its feet economically, and which continues to pay dividends to this day. tablishing the economic DNA of this great nation.
The transformation of grants, loans and deposits from our but remind us of the amazing things Egyptians can accom- As we look to put capital to work across the economy, we
national allies in the Gulf into substantial stimulus spend- plish when they put their minds to it. have taken a critical look not just at how we will weight our
ing was an outstanding first step, but further efforts must be Since January 2011, many experts — real and self-appoint- effort, but also at where we can do better as an institution. Hisham Ezz El-Arab
channeled into priorities identified by an economic blueprint. ed — have appeared in public forums and on television, in That is why we have continued since 2011 with our ambitious Chairman and Managing Director
1. As measured by Consumer Price Index (Published by CBE) 2. The ratio of foreign currency deposits to total deposits with the banking system excluding deposits held at CBE.
2013 Financial Position in the past. Management’s view is that a provision is only a
CIB produced yet another record financial performance in provision when it is not needed, hence, f a provision is need-
2013. Consolidated net income for full year 2013 was EGP 3 ed then it is no longer a provision, but rather a write-off. As
billion, 35% over 2012. Standalone net income reached EGP such and in light of the present state of the economy and the
2.6 billion, 19% over 2012. Standalone revenues grew 27% over impact that the political landscape and disturbances have
2012 to reach EGP 6.8 billion. had over the last three years on several industries, manage-
CIB recorded net interest income of EGP 5.1 billion, 29% ment found it prudent to take the necessary measures that
over 2012. Non-interest income was key to 2013’s perfor- would adequately reflect prevailing economic conditions by
mance, with on-going foreign currency illiquidity translating taking the necessary downgrades on some sectors. To that
into record trade finance and dealing room fees. Non-inter- end, CIB took loan loss provision expense of EGP 915 million CIB has continued to receive
est income achieved the highest annual growth in the last 4 to hedge against any event of a prolonged recovery process global recognition and international
years reaching EGP 1.4 billion. Net fees and commission in- in these sectors. As the bank’s loan portfolio continues to be awards for its outstanding
come grew 42% year-on-year to reach EGP 1.2 billion. dominated by top tier clients with low leverage, a marginal
Despite a declining rate environment, CIB improved mar- increase of 33bp in NPL’s brought the ratio up to reach 3.96%. performance and reputation.
gins, spreads and performance across all indicators. Consoli- The loan loss provision balance reached EGP 2,864 million,
dated ROAE was 26.5% (before appropriation) up from 22.9% covering non-performing loans by an assuring 1.6x at the end
in 2012. Consolidated ROAA recorded 2.9% up from 2.5% in of 2013. CIB’s best in sector asset quality and its strong corpo-
2012, Net interest margin increased by 62bp to reach 5.36% as rate loan book is a testament to the success of management’s
management increased minimum lending rates to better re- prudent approach to lending.
flect risk. CIB improved its efficiency, cost-to-income record-
ed 26% compared to 28% in 2012; the lowest cost to income Institutional Banking Subsidiaries Corporate Governance
ratio in the last 5 years. Institutional Banking net income increased by 89% over last CI Capital generated consolidated revenue of EGP 121 mil- We believe that good governance is a cornerstone of our
Gross loans grew by 3%, adding EGP 1.2 billion during year to reach EGP 2.2 billion, mainly on higher net interest lion, 33% over 2012. Brokerage revenue increased 13% over success at CIB and we are proud of CIB’s leadership posi-
the year to reach EGP 45.6 billion, on slower than expected income, foreign exchange gains and strong trade services last year to reach EGP 69 million and was the second ranked tion in board governance. The Board remains committed
economic recovery. CIB continued its focus on maintaining performance and controlled expense growth. Institutional brokerage house in 2013 (up from third in 2012) recording a to continuous improvement where we regularly review and
margins and had the highest increase in loan yields of 94bp banking contributed 69% to CIB’s gross profitability. Cor- market share of 11.3%. CI Asset Management maintained its update our practices.
among its peers3. CIB market share reached 8.27% in October porate Banking management focused on efficiency in 2013, market share at 10.5% and had the best performing Egyp- The overall corporate governance framework of CIB is di-
2013 compared to 8.58% in December 2012 as management improving net interest margin on an increase in minimum tian equity funds of 2013. rected by the Board and its sub-committees: Audit Commit-
focused on efficiency and loan portfolio quality. lending rates that raised loan yields by 38bp. Expense growth Thanks to a number of landmark investment banking tee, Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee,
CIB grew deposits strongly during the year, adding EGP was held at 6%. transactions, CI Capital was recognized as the “Best In- Risk Committee, Management Committee, High Lending
18.1 billion to reach EGP 96.9 billion (23% increase over 2012). vestment Bank” of 2013 by the Arab Investment Summit, and Investment Committee, Affiliate Committee, Sustain-
The Bank had the highest growth in deposits among its peers, Consumer Banking and ranked third in terms of announced Middle Eastern ability Advisory Board, Operations and IT Committee.
driven by growth in local currency time deposits, demand Consumer Banking net income rose 11% over last year to Target M&A deals in first-half 2013 by Thomson Reuters The Board and its committees are governed by well-defined
deposits and savings accounts. Deposit market share grew reach EGP 900 million, contributing 31% to CIB’s gross prof- and Dealogic. charters and are tasked with assisting directors in fulfilling
40bp during 2013 to reach 7.63% in October 2013. itability. Consumer Banking gathered EGP 11.9 billion in de- their responsibilities and obligations with respect to their
2013 saw the introduction and management approval of posits aided by innovative new saving product. Awards and Recognitions decision-making roles.
Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC)4 as a standardized The new Save and Safe product was launched in 2013 and CIB has continued to receive global recognition and inter- Such task is further facilitated by the wide array of estab-
performance measuring tool. RAROC provides a more repre- offers bundled insurance benefits along with savings, in national awards for its outstanding performance and repu- lished internal policies and manuals covering all business as-
sentative return on the true cost of capital to the bank based addition to a competitive interest structure and other ben- tation. Such accolades further cement CIB’s position as the pects such as credit and investment, operational procedures,
on the amount of capital allocated, helping to maximize re- efits. With the support of a strong mass media advertising number one private sector bank in Egypt. Notable awards staff hiring and promotion.
turn on capital and ensure best capital allocation. campaign, Save and Safe attracted EGP 2.3 billion in seven include: CIB’s Board consists of nine members who collectively pos-
CIB maintained its strong and resilient balance sheet and months. • Global Finance Magazine recognized CIB with six awards: sess a wide range of industry expertise. CIB’s Board met eight
capital base, reflected in a comfortable capital adequacy level5 “Best Bank in Egypt” for the 17th year, “Best Sub-Custodian times over the course of 2013. Among its defined set of respon-
(13.55%) and CBE liquidity ratios; these place the bank in a flex- Income Appropriation Bank in Egypt” for the 5th consecutive year, “Best Foreign Ex- sibilities, CIB’s Board constantly monitors the Bank’s adher-
ible position to deal with an uncertain economic environment. CIB aims at maximizing its shareholders’ and customers’ change Provider Bank in Egypt” for the 10th year, “Best Trade ence to well-defined, stringently enforced and fully transpar-
CIB maintained its lead over main competitors, achieving value. In 2013, the bank increased its issued capital to reach Finance Bank in Egypt” for the 7th year, “Best Internet Bank” ent corporate governance standards. The Board is able to
the highest year-on-year growth in revenues on strong fee EGP 9 billion by capitalizing on portion of its general reserve and “World’s Best Emerging Market Bank in the Middle East.” do this through its various committees whose membership
and commissions, deposit and balance sheet growth. Over- by issuing free stocks (one stock for every two outstanding • The Banker magazine recognized CIB with two awards “Bank is formed entirely of non-executive directors. Through the
all, CIB had a strong financial performance exceeding P&L stocks) as per the approval of the Ordinary General Assem- of the Year - Egypt” and “Deal of the Year Best Restructuring the Audit, Risk, Governance & Compensation, Operations &
targets in 2013. 2014 is expected to mark the beginning of a bly in July 1st, 2013. Accordingly, the Board of Directors pro- Deal.” Technology and Sustainability Advisory Board, the Board is
return to core business growth as the country stabilises. posed the distribution of a EGP 1.0 dividend per share (21% • Euromoney Excellence Award 2013 acknowledged CIB as “Best able to fulfil its obligations in the following manner:
higher than 2012). According to the profit appropriation pro- Bank in Egypt.” • Ensuring that Board Members have a clear understanding
Prudent Risk Management and Preservation of posal, the legal reserve balance will add EGP 131 million to • CIB was Global Investor ISF’s “Best Asset Manager in Egypt” of their roles in corporate governance. Annually reviews
Asset Quality reach EGP 621 million and the general reserve balance will for the fourth consecutive year. the size and overall composition of the Board and ensures
Understanding and assessing risk is a trait known to CIB’s add EGP 1.3 billion to reach EGP 1.7 billion. This appropria- • EMEA Finance recognized CIB as “Best Foreign Exchange in it respects its independence criteria.
culture which has helped us navigate through several storms tion will further enforce CIB’s financial position. The bank’s North Africa” • Establishing appropriate review and selection mecha-
capital adequacy ratio will record 16.32% (after profit appro- • CIB was “Top Ranked bank in North Africa” by FTSE Finan- nisms for new Board member nominees through the Gov-
3. Comparison based on September 2013 data priation) compared to 15.71% in 2012. cial Times Stock Exchange. ernance and Compensation Committee.
4. RAROC is calculated as the net contribution divided by the capital charge
5. CAR based on Basel II as modified by CBE before profit appropriation
• Establishing the strategic objectives and ethical standards regulatory requirements or as may be determined by the documents to fully perform their audits. CIB’s Internal Audit rienced project director. BPO will streamline key business
that will direct the on-going activities of the Bank, while Board from time to time. team closely follows up with the Bank’s management to take and operations processes by integrating analytics into busi-
taking into account the interests of all stakeholders. • Overseeing a code of conduct to govern the behaviour of all corrective measures with regards to CBE’s audit comments. ness processes. BPO will reduce operational process turn-
• Establishing internal control mechanisms which com- directors, officers and employees through an independent Moreover, given the utmost attention to maintaining the around time with better resources allocation. Additionally,
prise systems, policies, procedures and processes that are Compliance function reporting directly to the Audit Com- highest levels of corporate governance, CIB’s investor rela- BPO will provide a reporting tool on major processes relat-
in compliance with regulatory requirements. These con- mittee. The code of conduct sets CIBs core values as integ- tions team is committed to consistently sharing high quality ed key performance indicators i.e. execution time, related
trol measures safeguard Bank assets and limit risks as the rity, client focus, innovation, hard work, and respect for information with all stakeholders regarding the Bank’s ac- costs, etc.
Board, management and other employees work to achieve the individual. These values encompass CIB’s commitment tivities with emphasis on transparency. Substantial efforts were made this year in support of the
the Bank’s objectives. to create a culture that adopts ethical business practices, Bank’s Business Continuity and Crisis Management in light
• Ensuring that senior management implements policies to good corporate citizenship, and an equal and fair working Operations Platform with International Standards of the political and security situation. The Bank managed to
identify, prevent, manage and disclose potential conflicts environment. At the same time, it promotes a culture of During 2013, the COO Area has focused on several strategic successfully operate our head office multiple times from al-
of interest. The Board also oversees the performance of the transparency, encourages a whistle-blowing environment objectives, including the improvement of customer experi- ternate locations, and also managed to sustain very high ser-
Bank, its Managing Director, Chief Executive Officers and and provides protection to the whistle-blower. ence, infrastructure development, enhancing the controls vice levels for customers through our diverse branch network
senior management to ensure that Bank affairs are con- environment, effective cost management and people agenda. and alternate channels.
ducted in an ethical and moral manner and in alignment The Central Bank of Egypt’s auditors and controllers conduct The COO Area implemented a number of key initiatives in
with Board policies. regular audit assignments and review reports submitted to 2013 as part of its strategic agenda: Sustainability Development
• Reviewing and approving material related to disclosures them periodically. During CBE audit missions, CIB’s manage- The Business Process Orchestration (BPO), a key project Environmental sustainability is becoming a fundamental
and other transparency documents in accordance with ment ensures that the auditors are provided with all necessary for the Bank, kicked off with the hiring of a dedicated expe- component of the strategy of leading multinationals, inves-
tors and fund managers around the globe. It was in this for-
KEY FIGURES ward thinking spirit that CIB decided to move ahead with a
robust Corporate Sustainability initiative in July 2012. To this
FROM 2013 end, the Bank will ensure that it achieves its twin objectives
of serving Egypt’s socio-economic interests and protecting
the environment, as well as attaining durable financial safety
Balance Sheet (in EGP bn)
and soundness for the Bank.
A. Standalone CIB
CIB approved the establishment of a dedicated Sustain-
Our long-term initiatives include
Balance as of Balance as of %
31/12/2013 31/12/2012 Change ability Development Department, which falls directly under conducting a social and
Total Assets 113.8 94.4 20.50% the umbrella of the COO area. Dr. Nadia Makram Ebeid (ex. environmental assessment of our
Minister of Environmental affairs and CIB Board of Directors
Contingent Liabilities and
Commitments
16.2 14.9 8.62%
member) was nominated to guide this initiative in coopera-
business practices and to draw
Loans and Advances to
42.0 41.9 0.17%
tion with a competent dedicated team. The Sustainability up a sustainability framework and
Banks and Customers Development Department was initiated in January 2013 with roadmap.
Investments 30.5 27.9 9.26% a mandate to ensure the development, management and re-
Treasury Bills and Other porting of CIB’s sustainability efforts (strategies, policies,
23.7 8.0 196.50%
Governmental Notes systems, initiatives, quick wins including ongoing third par-
Due to Customers 96.9 78.8 23.02% ty liaising, branding and training efforts).
Other Provisions 0.5 0.3 45.58% In March, CIB’s sustainability governance structure and
Total Equity 12.1 11.3 7.11%
framework were approved by the Sustainability Advisory
board. Green Teams were nominated to act as Environmen-
tal Champions within the organization.
b. Consolidated CIB and CI-CH The department worked with different internal and ex-
Balance as of Balance as of % ternal stakeholders on a number of going green quick win
31/12/2013 31/12/2011 Change
projects, including the Rooftop Garden, Green Wall, energy
Total Assets 113.8 94.0 21.07%
conservation initiatives, landscaping, photography compe- aims at reducing branch load by 20%, helping to improve the for-credit interns came from on-campus outreach efforts,
Contingent Liabilities and
16.2 14.9 8.62% titions, non-smoking campaigns and double-sided printing customer experience. including employment fairs, our winter training initiative,
Commitments
(paper conservation), in cooperation with the Premises Proj- In the fourth quarter, CIB launched the first interactive and events such as AUC Career day and Top Employer. We
Loans and Advances to
41.9 41.9 -0.03% ects, Corporate Services and Branding departments. The Sus- smart branch in Egypt in Black Ball mall (New Cairo), lead- conducted a very successful round of summer internships
Banks and Customers
tainability Development Department also began work on the ing the banking sector in introducing innovative financial this year with a carefully selected group of summer interns
Investments 30.2 27.2 10.83%
development of a solid waste management system through services. This initiative enhances customers’ banking expe- from reputed universities. Our for-credit internships also
Treasury Bills and Other
23.7 8.0 195.16% a phased approach with the contribution of the Corporate rience through interactive screens demonstrating CIB prod- witnessed further development, maintaining its reputation
Governmental Notes
Services department. Furthermore, the department worked ucts and services, video call communication with the call for quality education.
Due to Customers 96.8 78.8 23.06%
with the Learning and Development department to focus on center and digital tablets to execute E-banking transactions
Other Provisions 0.5 0.3 44.35% raising employee awareness on sustainability, through 35 at the branch with minimum staffing levels. Learning and Development
Total Equity 12.0 10.8 11.10% Sustainability Staff Awareness sessions which were held in CIB continued its branch network expansion strategy in The role of Learning and Development has evolved in 2013, with
CIB Head offices and branches across Egypt. 2013, adding 17 new branches, as well as enhancing its im- an increased focus on investing in our staff’s development. The
Our long-term initiatives include conducting a social and age and customer experience through the renovation and Learning and Development department has supported mul-
Income Statement (in EGP mn)
environmental assessment of our business practices and replacement of five other branches. CIB was one of the few tiple initiatives of the People agenda. This included sponsor-
A. Standalone Cib
drawing up a sustainability framework and roadmap. An- banks to grow its network significantly in 2013. ing overseas MBAs and the enrolment of a number of our staff
Jan.1, 2012 Jan.1, 2011
% other initiative is working towards identifying the necessary The fourth quarter also saw the issuance of the first FIFA- members in the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) Program at
to to
Change
Dec.31, 2013 Dec.31, 2011 steps to acquire the Leadership for Energy and Environmen- branded Visa cards as well as the free dedicated Travel Desk the University of Wisconsin in Madison, USA, throughout the
Interest and Similar Income 9,510 7,846 21.21% tal Design Certification (LEED). service for all cardholders. year and into next year. These initiatives also include financ-
Interest and Similar Expense -4,460 -3,945 13.05% ing higher education opportunities locally at reputable institu-
Net Income from Fee and Innovative Financial Solutions Focus on People tions as well as funding attendance at overseas conferences.
1,189 836 42.30%
Commission Among our strongest attributes at CIB is being nimble by rec- Human capital management has been and remains of the ut- As developing quality management for the Bank is a fun-
Net Profit After Tax 2,615 2,203 18.72% ognizing and capitalizing on opportunities and service gaps most priority. One of the main goals of the Bank’s Human Re- damental strategy, 2013 saw a continued investment in our
and by being among the first to satisfy and fill these gaps. sources department in 2013 was attracting the right caliber leadership development programs, namely the Leadership and
b. Consolidated CIB and CI-CH Customer service remains among the bank’s top priorities. of people and contributing to the development and success Management Program (LAMP) for CIB’s directors and higher
Jan.1, 2012 Jan.1, 2011 To that end, focus on availing an electronic system suscep- of existing employees. Focusing on improving our staff satis- positions, a program covering 100% of its target group. Anoth-
%
to to
Change tible to the needs of the clients while maintaining the high- faction and compensation strategy has led to an increase in er initiative is the Leadership and Development Program for
Dec.31, 2013 Dec.31, 2011
est levels of accuracy and turnaround time saw CIB focus on talent retention. Consumer Banking (LDP) which this year targeted consumer
Interest and Similar Income 9,521 7,859 21.14% expanding our GTS platform. Global Transaction Services banking zone and branch heads.
Interest and Similar Expense -4,467 -3,946 13.21% (GTS) expanded the network of dedicated trade hubs to 29 Recruitment As the leading private bank in Egypt and one with a
Net Income from Fee and hubs. 89% of bank wide trade services transactions have On the recruitment side, the focus was placed on promot- heightened sense of social responsibility, CIB has success-
1307 926 41.14%
Commission now been migrated to online portal and service hubs which ing from within for middle and upper management posi- fully sponsored the creation of the position of Professorship
Net Profit After Tax 3,006 2,227 35.00% helped in off-loading regular branches. Another initiative tions, while efforts to build entry level talent were directed in Banking at the American University in Cairo, allocating
Net Profit After Tax and
3,006 2,226 35.05%
that targeted branch-offloading, was Business Banking “pilot towards visiting campuses and having a presence at em- USD 2 million to educate and train young graduates in the
Minority Interest ATM deposit cards” for smaller cash deposits. The initiative ployment fairs. One of our main sources for summer and field of retail banking.
The breakthrough Job Family Project, which introduces a Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hospitals Organization Our commitment to the country
number of programs in Trade Finance and Operations tar- • In March 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees ap- in which we live and operate is
geting Consumer Banking and which was initiated in 2013, proved an EGP 10 million initiative to renovate and upgrade
will be implemented on a wider scale in 2014. This should the Abou El Reesh El Mounira Children’s Hospital’s Emergen-
an integral part of our business
bring the learning and development scope into a more stra- cy Ward and Reception Area. This initiative proved critical in culture. It has always been
tegic perspective. allowing the hospital to provide top quality services and care among CIB’s top priorities and
to incoming patients.
Talent Management • In November 2013, the CIB Foundation donated an additional
responsibilities to contribute to our
A major focus of the Bank in 2013 was Talent Management. EGP 2 million to the Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hos- country’s prosperity and welfare.
CIB initiated an all-round, comprehensive assessment of pitals Organization to support staff compensation, medical
leadership competencies for executive and senior directors and administrative supplies, infection control, and much
conducted by SHL, one of the world’s leading leadership con- needed ICU equipment.
sulting firms. The assessment is used to identify and evaluate
the competence of CIB’s senior management against a set of Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation
managerial behaviours that impact their work performance, The CIB and CIB Foundation have been ardent supporters of the
leadership style and ultimately CIB’s organizational culture Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation since its inception, and have
and business performance. been committed to enabling the Foundation to provide world-
On the Performance Management side, standardized ob- class medical care to the less privileged for free.
jectives throughout the Bank were reviewed and updated to • In July 2013, the CIB Foundation donated EGP 1.1 million to
maintain a robust performance management system that the Magdi Yacoub Foundation to exclusively sponsor the Pe-
ensures the Bank’s strategy reaches all staff levels and that diatric Outpatient Room in the Aswan Heart Centre’s Outpa-
each staff member clearly understands what is expected tient Clinic. Maxillo-Facial Center in the Pediatric Prosthodontics needy areas in Egypt and provide them with basic neces-
from them for the year. • In September 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees Department in the Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry sitates such as electricity, water, sewerage and other vi-
approved the roughly EGP 14 million exclusive sponsorship In July 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees ap- tal services. The funds will be managed according to an
Corporate Social Responsibility of the Second Pediatric Floor of the Aswan Heart Centre, proved the development of a EGP 300,000 Maxillo-Facial agreed upon plan by the Federation of Egyptian Banks in
Our commitment to the country in which we live and oper- complementing its earlier sponsorship of the first floor ICU. Center in the Pediatric Prosthodontics Department in the collaboration with the Ministry of National Local Devel-
ate in is an integral part of our business culture. It has al- • In 2013, the Foundation sponsored open heart surgeries for Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry. The highly special- opment and the Governors.
ways been among CIB’s top priorities and responsibilities to 50 children on the waiting list for EGP 3 million. By this ized center offers treatment for oral and nasal cavity de- • One of CIB’s most promising Community Development
contribute to our country’s prosperity and welfare. CIB turns donation, CIB Foundation has helped in saving the lives of formities in the facial palette, congenital deformities in initiatives in 2013 involved a partnership with the Ameri-
commitments into actions through its corporate social re- 200 children. newborn babies, and various facial deformities caused by can University in Cairo (AUC) to develop the CIB En-
sponsibility programs. The CIB team is firmly dedicated to cancer. With the establishment of the center, expected to dowed Professorship in Banking program. The program’s
supporting Egypt during these turbulent times and is proud Children’s Right to Sight Program open in the first quarter of 2014, the Pediatric Prosthodon- objective is to design and implement a strong banking
of the impact our investment of time, effort and resources has Through the Rotary Kasr El Nile organization, the CIB Founda- tics Department will be able to provide treatment to chil- curriculum in different educational institutions and en-
had on our community. tion has committed EGP 1.5 million to fund 1,000 eye surgeries dren from across the country as one of the sole providers hance education in banking throughout Egypt by offering
for children through the Children’s Right to Sight (CRTS) pro- of the specialized procedures. research and service courses. This partnership with AUC
CIB Foundation gram. The surgeries have been conducted at Al Nour Eye Hospi- is a major step toward bringing practical knowledge of
In this, its fourth year in operation, the CIB Foundation ex- tal and Eye Care Centre. One Million Blankets Campaign industry trends into the classroom. Through the Profes-
panded its activities in 2013. Following the 2013 Annual Share- In December 2013, the CIB Foundation made a contribution sorship Program, students will be exposed to the various
holders’ General Assembly meeting, the CIB Foundation was Gozour Foundation for Development: 6/6 Eye Exam Caravans of EGP 1 million to the One Million Blanket National Cam- aspects of Banking that will challenge their thinking and
allocated roughly EGP 35 million, representing 1.5% of CIB’s In July 2013, the CIB Foundation reaffirmed its partnership with paign through Bank El Kessa. encourage their application of creative new practices. It
net annual profit. The CIB Foundation continued to support the Gozour Foundation for Development to fund 12 eye exam will also serve as a link between the University’s School
major projects in the field of pediatric healthcare through vari- caravans in public elementary schools across Egypt. Blood Donation Campaigns of Business and key members of the Banking community,
ous multi-faceted initiatives including renovating and upgrad- The CIB Foundation allocated roughly EGP 700,000 to fund In 2013, the CIB Foundation hosted 12 blood donation cam- including regulators, boards, executives and other.
ing hospital infrastructure, purchasing medical equipment caravans in Giza, Qalioubeya, Minya, Beni Suef and Fayoum. paigns in six of its corporate offices in Cairo and Alexan- • In an effort to expose children to the Banking industry,
and providing surgical and medicinal treatment to underpriv- Through a partnership with Alnoor Magrabi Foundation each dria. Roughly 800 CIB employees donated their blood over and specifically to the CIB brand, as well as to encourage
ileged children. one-day caravan targets 450 students, with a total of 5,400 stu- the 12 days. career exploration at an early age, CIB entered into a five-
Over the course of 2013, the Foundation’s partnerships and dents receiving free eye exams and care by the end of the project. year partnership with KidZania. KidZania Cairo offers
initiatives included: The caravans also presented valuable opportunities for volun- Social Development children a variety of fun and interesting role-playing ac-
teers from CIB’s staff to engage with the local community and Throughout 2013, CIB upheld the core principles of its Cor- tivities in a realistic city setting. CIB is proud to be part of
Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 spend quality time with the less privileged. porate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and its contri- such an experience and taking part in enhancing commu-
• In January 2013, the Foundation continued its commitment butions to the community through a diverse range of CSR nity development through instilling sound financial skills
to the hospital by funding general operating costs amount- Yahiya Arafa Children’s Charity Foundation endeavors including the following: and experiences. CIB’s on premises mini-branch will al-
ing to EGP 2 million. The Yahiya Arafa Children’s Charity Foundation is a long-stand- • Considering the vital role of the Egyptian Banking Indus- low the children to cash checks, get debit cards, and de-
• In late 2013, the CIB Foundation renewed its partnership ing partner of the CIB Foundation. In late December 2013, the try in boosting the economy and their strong commitment posit or withdraw KidZos from ATMs around KidZania.
with the 57357 Hospital, raising the annual donation from CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved an increase in to fulfill their CSR mission and responsibility towards • As part of its community outreach efforts CIB began
EGP 2 million to EGP 3.5 million. In the first year of the re- the annual donation to the Yahiya Arafa Foundation to EGP 2 their country especially in tough times. Under the aus- sponsoring a program, in association with IMAX Cinema
newed partnership, the donation will be used to fund pa- million for the upkeep of three previously-supported Pediatric pices of the Federation of Egyptian Banks, all Egyptian located in Americana Plaza, which will allow underprivi-
tient care as well as construction costs of the hospital’s 60- Units at the Ain Shams University Hospital, as well as the partial Banks had agreed to contribute 2% of their net profit to leged children to attend 10 pre-booked and dubbed educa-
bed expansion project. operation of a second neonatal unit. be directed towards developing slum areas and the most tional films shown in IMAX theaters.
Institutional Banking
Corporate Banking Group 2014 Forward Strategy A key competitive advantage for
Recognized across the Egyptian market for its strong credit The Corporate Banking Group aims to achieve the following the Corporate Banking Group is
culture, the Corporate Banking Group is CIB’s financing arm, in 2014: our strong customer base with a
providing world-class financial structures and superior advi- • Maximizing share of wallet with multinationals, initially
sory services to its clients. The Group caters to the financing with limited or no relations with CIB as well as with exist- healthy and diversified portfolio
needs of large companies with an annual turnover exceeding ing corporate clients. that is well-positioned in primary
EGP 150 million. Furthermore, in recognition of the important • Increase customer loyalty and boost CIB’s market share in growth industries, among them Oil
role of medium-size companies, the Group has broadened its all sectors through cross-selling Global Transaction Ser-
scope over the past few years to provide services for these com- vices (GTS) products. and Gas, Power, Petrochemicals
panies as well. • Expand CIB’s loan portfolio with special emphasis on fi- Infrastructure, Food and
The group’s mission is to enhance its position as the top nancing medium-sized projects. Agribusiness, Tourism, Shipping
corporate bank in the Egyptian market while maximizing • Enhance the bank’s fee income stream through increasing
value for its shareholders, employees and the community. trade business services. and Ports, and Real Estate.
services and tailored operational mechanisms such as 2013 Achievements: agreement with a leading international government agency cy desk. The Division achieves its objectives by leveraging on
structuring new grants and concessional loans, creat- • Agency Function: FP & IDF succeeded in maintaining its in order to guarantee financing for Egyptian SME companies. CIBs substantive underwriting capabilities and established
ing disbursement and repayment mechanisms, securing position as the leading agent bank in the market and dis- relationships with international financial institutions and
investment of uncommitted funds, promoting funds to bursed a total of cumulative EGP 3.4 billion in loans to the 2014 Strategy: export credit agencies, placing capabilities in the local mar-
potential target groups, offering technical pre-loan assess- agricultural sector through a network of 12 participating • Maintain our lead position as agent bank dominating do- ket with banks, insurance companies, money market and
ment and post-loan monitoring. banks. nor funds. fixed income funds.
• Participating Bank Function: Participates in conces- • Participating Function: A total of EGP 200 million was dis- • Attract funds and participate in new developmental pro- Despite the continued slow down witnessed across the
sional financing with clients, giving CIB a competitive bursed to CIB customers through development programs in grams. market in 2013 in terms of new projects initiation, the Debt
edge among its peers. CIB also participates in guarantee 2013. • Increase CIB’s direct and indirect microfinance market Capital Markets division successfully executed deals worth
mechanisms to increase SME accessibility to credit lines. • Microfinance: The Division secured EGP 109 mil- share. over EGP 14.5 billion — up from EGP 12.4 billion in 2012. The
• Microfinance: Manages CIB’s direct microfinance portfolio lion for 31,233 active customers. While for Wholesale • Focus on offering advisory services. 2013 financing deals were primarily in the Petrochemicals
through a microfinance service company that interacts di- Microfinance,CIB started the utilization of EGP 100 million and Heavy Equipment sectors. Building on its reputation for
rectly with end-users. Recently, an indirect model was adopted line signed with the Social Fund for Development (SFD) to Debt Capital Markets Division (DCM) excellence in the field of structuring and arranging deals, CIB
with some microfinance institutions (MFIs) in collaboration reloan to MFIs with the assistance of NBFI division. The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Division has an unprec- played key roles as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA),
with the Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) Division. • Cross-Selling: The Division contributed to cross-selling edented track record and unparalleled experience in un- Agent, Security Agent and/or Bookrunner in these transac-
• Technical Assistance and Consulting Services: Offers CIB’s various retail products, including credit cards, consum- derwriting, structuring and arranging large-scale project tions. In recognition of its role as an IMLA, CIB was awarded
an array of integrated and competitive consultancy ser- er loans, and other consumer and corporate bank products. finance, syndicated loans, bond issues and securitization both Project Finance’s African Petrochemicals Deal of the
vices targeting development programs. The Division coordinated the signing of a USD 250 million transactions, all of which are supported by a dedicated agen- Year and EMEA Finance’s Project Finance Awards for Best
Chemicals Deal in Africa. Furthermore, the Debt Capital including weekends and holidays, with daily market com-
Markets Division has laid the foundation for future income mentary, weekly technical analysis and an SMS service that
generation with a substantial deal pipeline. displays rates of our main currencies and sovereign bonds.
The Division also continues to be the leader in the debt TCM promptly accommodates customer requests to help cli-
capital markets by playing a unique role in the local mar- ents avoid market fluctuations.
ket through structuring and placing complex securitization The TCM Division deals with almost all of the Bank’s clients
structures. CIB won the Best Structured Finance Deal in Af- ranging from large corporate clients, Global Customer Rela-
rica 2013 from EMEA Finance for its launch of an EGP 158 tions & Business Banking clients, Retail, Wealth clients, and
million securitization originated by Mansour Auto. The Divi- the Bank’s Strategic Relations clients. TCM also deals with
sion is looking to close deals totaling EGP 700 million before financial institutions, including funds, insurance companies
year-end and has a solid deal pipeline for 2014. and others. To enhance TCM’s service offerings, the Division In 2013, CIB’s TCM Division won
was internally re-organized into two main components: One the Best FX Service Award from
As an ongoing strategy, Debt Capital Markets covering corporate banking clients & GCR, while the other
aims to: is responsible for the Business Banking, Retail, Wealth and
EMEA Finance. During the first half
• Continue playing a vital role in economic development by the Strategic Relations Department. Within each area, every of 2013, CIB achieved the highest
mobilizing funds for large ticket project finance deals and trader is responsible for handling specific clients to enhance Net Trading Income amongst all
syndication transactions. specialization and customer price sensitivity in an attempt
• Position itself to raise the required debt to fund Egypt’s sub- to promote customer value added in the Treasury arena.
private Egyptian Banks.
stantial Infrastructure and Power investments, whether
implemented by public sector companies, or via IPP or PPP 2013 Accomplishments
programs. In 2013, CIB’s TCM Division won the Best FX Service Award
• Introduce new financial tools to lead the development of from EMEA Finance. During the first half of 2013, CIB has
capital markets in Egypt. achieved the highest Net Trading Income amongst all private
• Continue to support client needs for diversified funding Egyptian Banks.
sources through innovation in asset-backed securities. CIB was ranked as the second best performing bank on the
Primary Market for Treasury Bills and Bonds, achieving the
Treasury & Capital Markets (TCM) same ranking on the Secondary Market for Treasury Bonds
CIB’s Treasury & Capital Markets Division is the Bank’s pri- for the first three quarters of 2013.
mary pricing arm for all its foreign exchange and interest
rate products. TCM engages in a number of money market Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
trading activities, such as primary and secondary govern- A key part of the Treasury Group, the Asset and Liability
ment debt trading, and management of interest rate gaps Management Department is responsible for managing the 3 billion, a move that is expected to create jobs and allow for This commitment is supported by our unique value proposi-
(with associated hedging). Fixed income Eurobonds are Bank’s liquidity and interest rate risk within external and greater financing opportunities. tion and experienced team.
also traded with clients covering sovereign fixed income internal parameters, while complying with the Central Accordingly, ALM’s strategic initiatives will continue to
bonds, whose price and interest rate are usually denomi- Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) regulatory ratios and guidelines. include prudent and sound management of liquidity and in- Highlights and Accomplishments
nated in US dollars. The department is also responsible for managing the terest rates through the diversification of funding options, as The investment climate in Egypt remained challenging in
Foreign exchange products are used by our customers Bank’s Nostro accounts, overseeing its proprietary book well as through the introduction of new products and invest- 2013. Significant political changes had a direct effect on the
for both investment and hedging. Our investment-related and setting loan and deposit prices. ALM’s main objec- ments. Furthermore, ALM has the ability to provide sufficient country’s economic performance and, in turn, on the Group’s
products include dual currency deposits (DCD) and dual one tives are liquidity management, maximizing profitability liquidity for potential lending growth purposes. Further ini- investment activities, especially during the first nine months
touch deposits. The DCDs provide clients with a much high- and product development. tiatives will include enhancing the Bank’s performance and on the year. Despite the turbulence, DIG maintained its fo-
er yield on their USD and EUR purchases than the Central capital management framework. cus on seizing opportunities for growth while upholding its
Banks’ announced rates on these currencies. Our latest prod- 2013 Performance belief in the promising recovery of Egypt. Accordingly, DIG
uct is third counterparty trading, where CIB allows its clients Despite the volatile market conditions witnessed following the Direct Investment Group (DIG) has successfully added one sizable investment in the Textiles
to purchase almost any currency they require, while simul- events of 30 June — as well as volatility in international mar- The Direct Investment Group (DIG) is CIB’s investment arm, industry to its portfolio.
taneously transferring the currency to its country of origin kets — ALM was able to preserve its sound liquidity and inter- introducing equity finance as an additional solution to exist- In terms of portfolio management, DIG continued its on-
to make payments abroad. Other products covered are direct est rate levels. This allowed the department to seize market op- ing and potential clients. DIG’s main focus is to identify, evalu- going support to its portfolio companies at all levels. DIG
forwards and simple/plain vanilla options, in addition to a portunities in order to enhance the Bank’s Net Interest Income ate, acquire, monitor, administer and exit minority equity maintained the capital increase plans for two of CIB’s affili-
wide array of option structures such as premium embedded (NII) and Net Interest Margin (NIM) all while maintaining investments in privately owned companies that possess com- ates in order to augment existing growth strategies. A prime
options, participating forwards, zero-cost cylinders, boosted healthy regulatory ratios as well as internal and Basel III mea- mercial value for CIB. example of this is DIG’s support of one of its Oil sector portfo-
call / put spread, interest rate swaps, and interest rate caps / sures. ALM actively encouraged and participated in aggressive Invested funds are sourced from CIB’s own balance sheet, lio companies by participating in a shareholders loan, which
floors / structured products. deposit-gathering measures, which resulted in the growth of whereby the investment process is governed by a clear and increased the company’s liquidity and financial positions
The Division’s Primary Dealers team provides clients with the Bank’s total deposit base and overall profitability. strict set of parameters and guidelines. during these turbulent times.
transparent advice on their investments in treasury bills and Our primary objectives encompass generating attractive, On the growth front, DIG has managed to maintain its
treasury bonds, on both primary and secondary markets, 2014 Strategy risk-adjusted financial returns for our institution through divi- strong deal pipeline leveraging on continuous market screen-
with very competitive prices on the secondary market offers. ALM maintains a positive outlook for 2014, despite the eco- dend income and capital appreciation, as well as enabling CIB ing and on CIB’s brand equity. Accordingly, DIG has assessed
The team has been one of the most influential players in the nomic and social upheavals of 2013, due to anticipated to offer a broad spectrum of funding alternatives to support the viability of several investment opportunities in multiple
local debt market. changes in the political and economic landscape of Egypt. clients’ growth. sectors. Currently, DIG is in the final stages of locking down a
The Division’s Treasury team provides the Bank’s clients The new government plans to implement a policy of econom- We commit to excellence by adopting industry best prac- sizable deal in the Foods sector and is in the Letter of Intent
with an incomparable quality of service around-the-clock, ic expansion through public works projects worth over USD tices and creating a win-win situation for all stakeholders. stage in the Building Materials industry.
DIG has also made arrangements to exit two of its portfo- user a better position from which work with their banks to
lio investments in the Automotive and Power industries. Full manage credit lines and improve cash positions.
exit is expected to materialize within the coming months. • Payment Gateway: Enables our clients’ customers to
make online payments via Visa and MasterCard gateways.
Strategy Going Forward • CIB / Earthport ACH Integration: Enables internation-
DIG plans to continue providing support to existing portfolio al payments (global ACH) capability using an innovative
companies, in addition to maintaining a positive long-term payments framework specifically designed for high vol-
outlook grounded on a true belief in Egypt’s solid fundamen- umes of low-value cross-border payments. This provides
tals. Accordingly, DIG plans to pursue growth in defensive CIB customers with access to local clearing schemes in
sectors showing relative resilience to economic instability. over 50 countries.
As relationships continue to be
Strategic Relations Group (SRG) GTS Information Suite nurtured with global donors
Over the years, the Strategic Relations Group (SRG) has While continuing to enhance the reporting features available and development organizations,
built a reputation of excellence and high standard services on our Cash On-Line and Trade On-Line platforms, GTS has
among its client base. As relationships continue to be nur- developed a Corporate Download Portal aiming to improve
supported by their sovereign
tured with global donor and development organizations, customer visibility into their working capital diplomatic missions, SRG boasts
supported by their sovereign diplomatic missions, SRG A reporting portal that enables self-managed report de- yet another year of achievement in
boasts yet another year of achievement in 2013, despite the sign and download; availing accurate and comprehensive fi-
challenges our country faced. nancial data- live and archived. This corporate online portal
2013, despite the challenges our
Catering to almost 70 of the world’s most renowned serves as an effective tool supporting strategic, operational country faced.
and prestigious entities, SRG remains a unique function and transactional cash management.
among its peers in the banking industry. With our small
team of dedicated professionals, SRG was able to accom- Incorporating Voice of Customer in Early Stage
modate the unique operational needs of its client base Product Development
during times of stress and insecurity. Working closely Throughout 2011 and 2012, the main focus of GTS was on auto-
with our donor clients, allowing them further outreach mating and enhancing operational efficiency. Since early 2013,
to their customers resulted in an almost 50% increase in as the GTS Division heads towards a more customer-centric
the SRG portfolio from share of wallet. This was achieved business model and away from the prevailing product-centric
due to our responsiveness, our creative solutions and our one, incorporating voice of customer in the early stages of prod-
customer-centric approach. uct development has been a key priority for the Division.
CIB remains committed to providing its SRG Prime cli- To drive GTS to a consumer-centric model, the Division
ents with the highest-quality banking services, fulfilling established the GTS Business Development department,
their unique needs while ensuring client satisfaction as ensuring relationship officers have adequate knowledge GTS continues to enhance customer experience and efficient transaction processing capabilities
well as shareholder value. of GTS product offerings through (a) structured training,
(b) jointly examining customer profiles with GTS Product Product Segment Performance Indicator Dec-12 Dec-13
Global Transaction Services Group (GTS) Heads to decide on the right products to cross-sell to each Percentage of Bank-wide Trade transactions processed electronically via Misys
The Global Transaction Services Group was formed to en- customer, and (c) defining metrics to track cross-selling, 12% 15%
Trade Portal (MTP)
sure that the ever-changing technological demands of our penetration, and officers referral.
clients are addressed efficiently. The Group’s primary objec- GTS established the GDR Desk in Q1 2013 with the purpose Trade Percentage of Bank-wide Trade transactions processed Via Trade Hubs 67% 71%
tives are to facilitate and minimize the turnaround time for of supporting issuers who are broadening and diversifying Percentage of Bank-wide Trade transactions migrated from branches (MTP +
executing transactions, as well as providing transparency, their shareholder base with potentially greater liquidity, ben- 79% 86%
Service Hubs)
efficiency and value-added services to clients by offering a efitting share valuations in addition to expanding our com-
comprehensive range of transactional banking products mitment globally. Cash Management Percentage of Bank-wide Cash transactions processed electronically 13.26% 34%
and services, with a key focus on superior customer service CIB continues to be the sole provider for the securitiza-
and efficient transaction processing capabilities. tion trustee services, maintaining our leading position in Global Securities
Percentage of assets under custody market share 35.19% 35.72%
In 2013, the focus of the GTS group has increasingly the market. Services
shifted from reactive, cost optimization aiming at enhanc- For the fifth consecutive year, GTS was awarded the Best Sub-
ing customer experience to becoming a fully integrated Custodian Award from Global Finance Magazine. GTS also re-
revenue generating engine targeting broader and deeper ceived both the Best Trade Finance Provider in Egypt Award 2014 Strategic Areas of Focus • Single point of access across all customer segments for all
customer relationships. and the Best Online Cash Management – Regional Award by • Product bundling to supply key components of value prop- online platforms.
These collaborative, value-based partnerships with cus- Global Finance in 2013, ensuring CIB’s leadership position in ositions attending to different customer needs. Providing • Introducing innovative products / services across all
tomers, which are directly driven by their evolving needs, Global Transaction Services in the Egyptian market. a more integrated set of services to achieve “stickiness” in GTS segments to ultimately offer an integrated work-
resulted in the introduction of unique financial solutions In a joint effort by the GSS and the Investor Relations depart- our customer relationships. ing capital management solution that facilitates cus-
tailored to the needs of major multinational companies. ments, CIB ADR (American Depository Receipts) was regis- • Seamless customer experience across all GTS service de- tomer business growth rather than products developed
tered to be traded on OTCQX International Premier-A segment livery channels, with a continued focus on TAT improve- in silos.
Tailor-Made Financial Solutions of the OTCQX marketplace reserved for world-leading non-U.S. ment, error rates and governing SLAs. • Engaging customers through surveys and benchmarking
• Bolero Integration Application: Provides the client with companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange • Enhance user interface providing single sign-on, and initiatives.
a one stop view of all bank guarantees. By reducing the re- and provide their home country disclosure to U.S. investors. consistent look and feel across all products and admin- • Broaden and deepen customer relationships through vari-
quirement for working capital, the application offers the CIB is the first ever Egyptian issuer to join the platform. istrative functions. ous cross-selling and up-selling initiatives.
Global Customer
Relations
The GCR business model also
expanded in line with our Strategic
Roadmap in 2013. Organizational
and strategic objectives were
prioritized and addressed, and
the required resources and staff
recruitments were deployed while
adhering to our strategic objective
of focusing on overall profitability
rather than profit-per-product.
Despite Egypt’s ongoing turbulent post-revolution environment, 1. Business development and portfolio enhancement through land to monitor online the daily banking utilization of all its CIB Affiliates:
the Global Customer Relations (GCR) Group remains bullish in growth in the existing portfolio in addition to new commit- subsidiaries. • Egypt Factors: Receivables factoring services increased by
its outlook as it seeks to capitalize on opportunities brought ments. • New Cash Deposit Portal EGP 5,000.
about by economic and political change. GCR, therefore, con- 2. Aggressive efforts towards recovering questionable and Non- • New e-payment Gateway • CIL: Issued two insurance policies: A Group Life Insurance
centrated its efforts this year on responding to these changes Performing Loans to safeguard the quality of CIB’s asset port- Policy for Americana Group including five companies cover-
and taking full advantage of the accompanying opportunities. folio. 2013 Achievements in Consumer Banking: ing 14,000 of its employees. An Individual Insurance Policy in
As a result, and owing to its pivotal role across all of CIB’s busi- 3. Proactively solving potential client problems and identifying • A 35.3% increase in the number of payroll accounts. the name of Consukorra Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
ness lines, we are proud to announce that 2013 marked another new business needs. • A 9.1% increase in the amount of personal loans. • Falcon: Falcon carried out Cash Transit Services for EDRAK
period of successful achievements for the GCR Group. • A 12.9% increase in the amount of personal deposits. for Edutainment Projects Company and Nestlé. Falcon also
The GCR business model also expanded in line with our Stra- 2013 Achievements: • Signing contracts of 4 new CIB Branches - Americana Pla- signed an exclusive security contract with Sofitel Group.
tegic Roadmap in 2013. Organizational and strategic objectives • Contributed to the growth of the corporate portfolio by EGP za, CFC Mall, Palm Hills Promenade Mall and DP World • CI Capital: Ratifying mandates for the execution of Port Ghal-
were prioritized and addressed, and the required resources and 420 million by increasing CIB share of wallet with 297 exist- ib’s sell down transaction.
staff recruitments were deployed while adhering to our stra- ing clients and 39 new-to-bank clients. 2013 Achievements in Merchant Acquiring
tegic objective of focusing on overall profitability rather than • Contributed to the growth of corporate profitability by 34.7%, Services Going Forward — GCR Strategy 2014
profit-per-product. reaching EGP 774 million as of December 31, 2013 up from Merchant Acquiring Services expanded, with GCR’s help, to • Develop, explore and extend relations with new selected ac-
In line with GCR’s strategic goals and KPI’s, special focus EGP 574 million as of December 31, 2012. cover all GCR clients that require them. The Bank is proud- counts in accordance with GCR approved selection criteria.
was directed toward our facilitative interdepartmental role • Corporate Liabilities: Increase in liabilities worth EGP 1.9 bil- ly the exclusive provider of Point of Sale (POS) terminals • In line with the announced government expansion policies
within the Bank to align objectives across all areas to imple- lion (Existing clients for EGP 1.6 billion and New Clients for throughout the new IKEA Store in Cairo Festival City Mall and directives, special focus will be directed to mega projects,
ment our overall profitability model for groups and clients EGP 0.3 billion). & Americana Plaza in October & New Cairo. In addition to, specifically in the Energy, Transportation and Ports sectors.
under coverage. Etisalat Misr, Edrak, Mobinil, Travco, Blue Sky and Vodafone • Focus is directed towards marketing CIB banking service in
GCR also made diligent efforts this year to provide advisory Collaborated with other departments to to bring the total of 192 POS installed in 2013. ports other than Ain El Sokhna.
services to support specific industries adversely affected by the introduce new products: • Aggressive effort will be directed towards expanding all retail
current economic climate, especially Real Estate, Tourism, Con- Bolero Application: CIB is the first Bank in Egypt to apply the 2013 Achievements in Custody Services banking products and services.
struction and Building Materials. Bolero Online solution for its clients for Letters of Guarantee. This department contributed to the growth of CIB’s custody • Focus on fortifying and expanding inbound Gulf investments.
We also took a more active role in designing and developing The Bolero Application is a clear example of a customized so- portfolio by attracting shares worth EGP 37.6 million from • Special efforts will be directed toward recovering question-
tailor-made solutions to enhance, facilitate and improve bank- lution that meets client needs and requires changes to stan- two leading corporations in Egypt (Orascom Hotels and De- able and problematic exposure to safeguard the quality of
wide products and services. Initiatives were undertaken to dard operating procedures across a number of departments velopment and Consukorra). CIB’s asset portfolio.
improve product offerings to better meet client expectations, being one of the GCR’s core competencies and primary busi- • Strategic collaboration with the entire CI family, with specific
deepening the Bank’s relationship with existing clients and en- ness objectives. ABB Group adopted the Bolero Trade system 2013 Achievements in Global Transaction focus on CI Capital and GTS to provide a well rounded solution
hancing both growth and profits. globally. Services to the client.
Driven by ownership and accountability over accounts under Whereby all ABB subsidiaries should start utilizing this GTS successfully completed a total of 13 deals across the CIB • Constant market screening to spot new opportunities with
management, special focus was directed towards: reporting System to enable the Parent Company in Switzer- Cash Online, E-Trade and ACH platforms. existing clients and expand with new to bank clients.
Consumer and
Business Banking
Despite political and
socioeconomic unrest in 2013,
CIB Wealth maintained its market
leadership by continuing to provide
our most valued clients with
superior financial solutions to meet
their financial needs.
Liabilities Payroll • D eposits portfolio grew by an impressive EGP 3.7 billion Deposits End Net Result, 2013
The success of CIB consumer banking is clearly demonstrat- The Payroll business saw continued growth in 2013 with a pay- with a growth of EGP 1.7 billion in Current Accounts and
ed by the remarkable growth in customer deposits, which roll net sales acquisition of 33,267 accounts as of year-end. EGP 2 billion in Term Deposits, which is a total Y-o-Y in- 14%
reached EGP 70.7 billion in December 2013, an impressive As a major channel for liabilities and assets x-sell, payroll crease of 49%.
20% growth over EGP 59.1 billion in 2012. recorded a significant rise in deposits and assets penetration • Revenue to the Bank grew by 56% Y-o-Y to EGP 354 million,
In October 2013, CIB’s total liabilities reached EGP 94.7 with total deposits recording EGP 3.7 billion in 2013, 37% in- derived mainly from a growth of EGP 80 million in Fees &
billion, which translates to a 7.63% market share for CIB crease from 2012. Total assets portfolio reached EGP 0.874 EGP 46 million in NII
compared to 7.23% in 2012, as total liabilities of all Egyp- million in 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012. • Business Banking new clients acquisition in 2013 reached 644
tian banks reached EGP 1.2 trillion as of October 2013. This Given the prominent role of CIB Payroll business in the company which is an average of 54 companies per month.
growth is an outstanding achievement in our highly-compet- market, focusing on quality assurance was solidified by es- • Average Revenue per Officer recorded a remarkable 28% in-
itive market of 40 banks. tablishing a team to provide around the clock qualitative ser- crease, showcasing a productivity improvement by the dedi-
vice calls to payroll clients. This resulted in reducing monthly cated Business Banking Relationship Manager.
Wealth payroll complaints from 57% to 9% and updating a database 86%
At CIB Wealth, we achieve excellence by adopting industry of over 10,000 customer accounts. Performance Indicator 2012 2013 Increase
best practices and fostering a win-win environment for all Business Banking Total CIB
stakeholders. Despite political and socioeconomic unrest Business Banking Total Assets: (ENR) 479,941 574,600 20%
in 2013, CIB Wealth maintained its market leadership by The Business Banking segment has been one of CIB’s stra-
Secured Facilities 479,941 550,763 15%
continuing to provide our most valued clients with superior tegic initiatives in the past couple of years, handling and
financial solutions to meet their financial needs. This was managing SMEs within the Banking sector. The segment was Unsecured Direct Trade Volume, 2013
22,001
reflected by the solid and growing relationships through pro- launched on a pilot basis in 2011 and then went live in 2012, Loans
fessional Wealth Managers who continuously strive to build covering a limited number of branches. Finally in 2013, the
Unsecured Facilities 43,554 26%
service quality and adequate financial advice. Wealth seg- Business Banking segment was aggressively introduced to
ment deposit grew 22% year-on-year as of end-2013. the market with a number of financial products and service Customer Deposits
7,645,462 11,424,084 49%
In 2014, CIB will continue to make service excellence a cor- offerings that were specifically created for the targeted de- (ENR)
nerstone of its proposition tailored to HNWI. mographic.
DDAs 3,238,894 4,978,526 54%
Plus Financials & Achievements: Term 4,406,568 6,445,558 46%
CIB Plus was introduced in 2013 as a new segment that caters The Business Banking Segment had an impressive year with
Total Revenue 233,303 354,330 52% 60%
to medium-net-worth individuals. Strategy is to build a solid achievements and figures that encouraged upper manage- 14%
and profitable business that is purely customer-driven. By us- ment to put more focus on this segment and allocate more Net Interest Income 161,907 202,779 25%
ing simplified products, fast track service and personalized resources by end of 2013. The segment’s performance figures
service offerings through a network of Plus Bankers, CIB Plus in 2013 measured against 2012 results are presented below: Non-Interest Income 71,396 151,551 112%
is designed to help customers grow their savings and product • Assets portfolio grew by EGP 95 million representing a year-
Gross Contribution 218,652 321,191 47% Business Banking Retail Corporate
portfolio en route to becoming Wealth. on-year (Y-o-Y) increase of 20%.
card-less deposit mechanism, which helped increase de- scene dramatically changed in mid-2013, these trends were
posit migration rates by 103% year-on-year. This year also impacted during the months of July and August. However,
witnessed the release of the Bill Payment service on the these were reversed by September as the business climate
ATM network which allows clients to pay their mobile, in- steadily normalized.
ternet, and utility bills at CIB ATMs. The Bank will contin- The Personal Loans portfolio grew by 24% recording
ue this strategic direction of offering new value-added ser- EGP 3.33 billion by year-end 2013 as opposed to EGP 2.68
vices to help customers conduct transactions effortlessly billion in 2012. This growth was achieved as a result of an
at all hours at more than 555 ATMs across Egypt. increase in the scope of unsecured personal loans pro-
grams which was expanded to focus on high yield target-
Call Center: CIB’s 24/7 Call Center is the main interac- ing programs. Moreover, this led to a shift in the sourc-
tion hub for our current and prospective customers. The ing mix towards high yield segments and an increase Net CIB’s 24/7 Call Center is the main
Center supports inquiries, transactions, requests and Interest Margins of 10% to reach 2.9% at year-end 2013 as
complaints through more than 3 million self-service and opposed to 2.63% at year-end 2012. interaction hub for our current and
agent calls per year. The Center increased its workforce by Sales-wise, the applied business initiatives have led to prospective customers. The Center
22% in 2013 to a total of 178 officers, in an effort to widen an increase in single customer profitability by applying supports inquiries, transactions,
its customer base. In 2013, the Call Center has been at the a multiple product sales model and increasing the unse-
epicenter of CIB’s customer-focused strategy by establish- cured loans average ticket size by 46% to reach EGP 41,000 requests and complaints through
ing a unit to evaluate the new customer experience. Fol- as opposed to EGP 28,000 in 2012. Personal Loans revenues more than 3 million self-service and
lowing its mandated role to offer one-on-one treatment recorded a growth rate of 36%, achieving EGP 134 million agent calls per year.
for every customer, the Center added two new segments, in 2013 in contrast to EGP 98 million in 2012.
one for the Plus segment and one for the Business Bank- In 2014, the Personal Loans Business will focus on in-
ing segment. The Call Center introduced for the first time creasing overall portfolio Net Interest Margin and gross
in Egypt an interactive multimedia platform in Q4 2013, contribution by prioritizing sourcing from high yield pro-
offering customers the option of interacting with agents grams as well as increasing assets penetration to payroll
over video calls. customers. The Personal Loans Business will target sales
of multi-tiered products and cross selling options to im-
E-Payments: CIB remains the leading bank in collect- prove average customer profitability.
ing government e-payments with a market share of 47%. The Auto Loans Business saw a rebound in its mar-
CIB continues to expand its payment services to cover all ket position towards the end of 2013 by doubling monthly
Egyptian ports of entry, with this year’s addition being the unsecured sourcing in order to raise CIB auto loans mar-
Cairo International Airport. Fees generated from such ser- ket share from 9% in Q1 and Q2 to 14% at year-end. This
vices increased by 6% compared to 2012. The Bank has also hike in sales performance resulted from applying several ety of consumer needs in Egypt through the Commercial • Continued to provide a wide array of insurance plans to
launched its new Corporate Payment Services (CPS), which business initiatives such as introducing marketing activi- Insurance Life Company. meet the needs of all consumers.
provides government e-payment services for key corporate ties and offering new dealer incentive schemes. This no- The department began offering General Insurance in
clients through secured portals that are accessible around table improvement in unsecured Auto lending led to 19% 2011, capitalizing on its strong links to the best insurance General Insurance:
the clock without the need to visit a CIB branch. a growth in revenue to reach EGP 24 million in 2013, an providers in Egypt. • Increased Credit Shield administrative fees by EGP 11
EGP 4 million increase over 2012. Sourcing from Secured million in 2013 compared to EGP 6 million in 2012.
Branch of the Future: CIB launched the first interactive Auto loans was halted in the beginning of 2013, as the Target Segment: • Launched ‘Save & Safe,’ the first insurance product
smart branch in Egypt and affirmed its market leadership sales focus shifted towards unsecured lending. This led Due to the nature of insurance products, periodic premi- with a savings account in Egypt.
by introducing innovative financial services to the local to a growth in the Consumer Assets Unsecured portfolio, ums are paid to cover unfortunate events. Our business • Monitored and managed all insurance group policies
market. The new branch, located on Road 90 in New Cairo, which shortened the breakeven period to early 2014. Sus- targets different client segments based on consumer in- related to assets and portfolios to assure an optimum
offers a unique experience using interactive screens to taining product proposition enhancement contributed to come, health condition and need analysis. coverage at the best rates and a smooth process.
demonstrate the Bank’s latest products and services, with this achievement and served to grow CIB’s market share. To secure our valued customers, a number of new life • Improved Bank Risk Management by reviewing the
the ability to send more information to the client via email. The Secured Overdraft portfolio reached EGP 1.9 bil- insurance programs were introduced in 2012, with up- Bank’s insurance policies related to financed assets,
The branch also offers the first video call channel during lion in 2013, as its strategy was centered on changing the graded benefits, to better satisfy most of customer needs. with the goal of reviewing all policies by the end of 2013.
and after official working hours, a unique service among portfolio mix towards Local Currency lending which also • Focused on creating bundled insurance consumer
banks in Egypt. The branch is also equipped with the lat- contributed to increasing the NIM to 1.84% in 2013 com- Strategic Goals: products packages in 2014, such as travel insurance for
est digital tablets, offering a chance for clients to carry out pared to 1.69% in 2012. The portfolio will witness the in- • Insurance Business’ strategic goal is to increase its rev- cards, auto insurance, payroll insurance, CD’s insur-
e-banking transactions at the branch, in addition to the troduction of unsecured overdraft programs to capitalize enue contribution to Consumer Banking to 10% by 2016. ance, and medical insurance for the Wealth segment.
newest line of ATMs in the self-service area. The launch of on payroll relations in 2014. • Increase market penetration by expanding CIB’s cus-
these fully interactive tools completely revolutionizes the tomer base.
customer banking experience, reflecting CIB’s strategy Insurance Business • L ead the market by introducing a wide range of prod-
and its vision towards the future. Life Insurance: ucts from the best insurance providers.
The CIB Insurance Business provides Life and General In-
Consumer Loans surance programs that generate non-interest revenues in 2013 Achievements:
Consumer Loans portfolios recorded positive trends dur- the form of fees for CIB Consumer Banking. Life Insurance:
ing 2013. These trends were evident during Q1 and Q2, In 2000, CIB began promoting life insurance programs • Achieved a remarkable net growth in fee income to
which were attributed to the application of new business such as protection packages as well as savings packages. reach 36 % YTD [EGP 51 million in 2013 compared to
initiatives across all loan product lines. As the political These programs were introduced to address a wide vari- EGP 38 million in 2012].
COO Area
titions, non-smoking campaigns and double-sided print- Once again CIB has maintained its position in Cairo’s In- CIB Awards The new system, in addition to adding significant new
ing (paper conservation), in cooperation with the Premises ternational Airport. The airport branding initiative creates CIB has continued to receive global recognition for the Bank’s capability for the business, is also well aligned with our
Projects, Corporate Services and Branding departments. the utmost exposure, attracting foreign investors, while cre- outstanding performance and reputation. Some such notable strategic direction, and has the ability to grow along
The Sustainability Development Department also began ating top-of-mind awareness to all potential clients, while awards include: with our business.
work on the development of a solid waste management sys- representing a strong and solid position for CIB compared to • Best Bank in Egypt for the 17th year, Global Finance • Creation and move to a new Data Center: The creation
tem through a phased approach with the contribution of the other Banks. magazine of a new state-of-the-art data center, and transferring our
Corporate Services department. The Sustainability Develop- Continuing last year’s Branches Rebranding Project, we are • Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Egypt for the 5th consecutive production center to the new premises, was also complet-
ment department also worked with the Learning and Devel- proud to say that all CIB branches were finalized with the new year, Global Finance magazine ed this year. This new data center houses the Bank’s com-
opment department to focus on raising employee awareness branding materials. All our branches now contain a standard- • Best Foreign Exchange Provider Bank in Egypt for the 10th plete infrastructure and is the center of our IT operations.
on sustainability, through 35 Sustainability Staff Awareness ized look and feel, and we added more that 20 new locations to year, Global Finance magazine • Compliance and Regulatory Activities: The Bank has
sessions which were held in CIB Head offices and branches our network this year. The CIB Black Ball Branch was launched • Best Bank in Egypt, Euromoney Excellence Award 2013 continued to make investments in systems for address-
across Egypt. with a recently approved concept and design, and is expected • Best Trade Finance Bank in Egypt for the 7th year, Global ing compliance and regulatory requirements. A number of
Our long-term initiatives include conducting a social to be implemented with new 2014 branches. New brand and Finance magazine projects were completed in 2013 to specifically address all
and environmental assessment of our business practices branches design guidelines have been established in order to • Best Asset Manager in Egypt, Global Investor ISF regulatory requirements.
and to draw up a sustainability framework and roadmap. support and improve the new brand position. • Best Internet Bank, Global Finance magazine • Completion of our move to a new Online Banking Sys-
Another initiative is working towards identifying the nec- The concept of the new Wealth Easy branches was also • Bank of the Year, The Banker magazine tem: In line with our strategy to upgrade the technology
essary steps towards acquiring the Leadership for Energy launched in a number of high-end residential compounds, • World’s Best Emerging Market Bank, Global Finance behind our alternate channels, CIB also rolled out a new
and Environmental Design Certification (LEED). An exter- such as Gardenia, Arabella, and City View. A strong branding magazine Retail Online Banking system. The system introduces a
nal LEED expert was identified to assess the possibility of strategy was rolled out in these compounds to promote the • Best Foreign Exchange in North Africa, EMEA Finance number of new functions and capabilities, including user-
converting our new Smart Village building into a LEED cer- concept of easier-to-use branches to our customers. • Deal of the Year Best Restructuring Deal, The Banker friendly security options.
tified building. As the CIB website is one of the most important commu- magazine • Ongoing expansion of our Analytics and Information
nications tools between the Bank and its clients, the Brand- • Top Ranked Bank in North Africa, FTSE Processing: CIB’s data warehouse capabilities continued
CIB Brand and Corporate Communication ing & Corporate Communication Department implemented to grow in 2013, with additional tools, dashboards, and
Department a new and enhanced CIB website. We completely redesigned Information Technology analytic capabilities being added throughout the year.
In 2013, and in order to cope with the Bank’s brand position- our layout with simplicity in mind, and made the site more A number of key milestones were achieved in 2013 in the IT • Business Process Orchestration project: With a techno-
ing strategy and placing added focus on brand equity and user-friendly, with a strong focus on content delivery. The Department’s ongoing efforts to create an optimal techno- logical base in place, and the completion of the core bank-
brand image, the Marketing and Communication depart- improved website offers features such as support for both logical base upon which the Bank can build its innovative ing replacement and implementation of other key systems,
ment was split into CIB Brand and Corporate Communica- English and Arabic, a loan calculator, social media platform, business solutions. Overall, this year has been one of major the Bank has focused its efforts on building on this base
tion department under COO Area and Consumer Market- online forms, a mobile application, an investor relations web- technological achievement. to gain a significant advantage. The BPO project is going
ing, both within the purview of the Consumer Bank. Their site, and an audio / video gallery. In the technology arena, CIB successfully managed change forward, and is focused on providing process automation
objective is to concentrate on Brand Marketing through Moving forward this year, CIB entered into a number of across the board. From the physical infrastructure, to key capabilities across the Bank
managing sponsorships, events, creativity, production and sponsorships to enhance its brand image, relating to themes systems within the Bank’s IT platform, as well as other IT
public relations. of quality lifestyle, CSR, art, culture and sports. CIB is now services, improvements were made in each area. Throughout 2013, we upgraded our infrastructure and tech-
The Department has made key efforts throughout the a proud sponsor of Platform Marina & Maadi, Americana Of the many technology initiatives completed during 2013, nical services. By having added critical new functionality,
year to expand CIB’s image, brand loyalty, brand position- Plaza, Zamalek Club, Le Pacha, Red Sea Festival, Euromoney, some of the major achievements of the year included: additional capacity and working on streamlining our techni-
ing, and exposure, keeping in mind external and internal Kidzania, the Egyptian Squash Association, Youth Salon, IIF, • Completion of the move to the new Core Banking cal environment, CIB remains steadfast in providing a better
customers. Employment Fairs, and many more. System: CIB has successfully replaced its old system. experience to our customers.
Risk Group
Risk Framework out the organization. CIB continues to add learning opportu- objectives. It is annually determined and reviewed by the These limits are reviewed and approved by the Board of Di-
Overview nities and expand risk training across the organization. Board of Directors, taking into account strategic and rectors and include the following:
In 2013, our strong, disciplined framework in managing risk business planning and enforced by a detailed framework. • Credit and Counterparty risks (country, industry, products,
was integral to withstanding the turbulent challenges of Principles CIB’s risk appetite statement is defined in both qualita- segments, clients and groups).
Egypt’s transitional period and allowed the bank to maintain CIB’s take on risk is directed by the following principles: tive and quantitative terms and is integrated into our • Market risk (foreign exchange and equity risks).
its solid reputation as a market leader, serve our clients and • Decision making is based on a clear understanding of the strategic planning processes and the lines of business. • Liquidity and funding risks.
deliver strong results. Our robust framework provides assess- given risk, accompanied by robust analysis to be approved CIB’s risk appetite framework is guided by the following • Interest rate risk.
ments of the following risk types: credit, market, operational, within the applied risk management framework. principles: • Operational risk.
interest rate, liquidity, funding as well as social and envi- • Continuous monitoring, managing and maintaining our de- • Ensure strong capital adequacy.
ronmental. All elements for the framework are integrated to fined risk appetite. • Sound management of liquidity and funding risks. Risk Group
achieve an appropriate balance between risk and return. • Business activities are conducted within established risk • Maintain stability of earnings. The Risk Group (RG) provides independent oversight and
categories which are further cascaded down to limits. • Address social and environmental risks. supports in the enforcement of the enterprise risk manage-
Culture ment (ERM) framework across the organization. RG proac-
CIB’s risk culture encourages risk transparency and effective Risk Appetite Risk Limits tively assists in recognizing potential adverse events and
communication to facilitate alignment of business strategies Risk appetite is the maximum level of risk that the Bank CIB’s risk limits are guided by our risk principles and risk ap- establishes appropriate risk responses. This reduces costs
and promote an understanding of the prevailing risks through- is prepared to accept in order to accomplish its business petite which are linked to business decisions and strategies. or losses associated with unexpected business disruptions.
The Group works to identify, measure, monitor, control and operating guidelines that are approved by the Board of Direc- trends, while ensuring compliance with the stipulated guide- The following philosophy and principles are applied to
report risk exposure against limits and tolerance levels and tors. Our risk management framework is governed through a lines set by the Consumer Credit Policy Guide, as approved by measure and manage credit risk:
reports to senior management and the Board of Directors. hierarchy of committees and individual responsibilities. the Board of Directors. • Credit risk management function is independent from busi-
The CRO and other risk officers are key members of all • Operational Risk Committee (ORC) supports the Bank in ness divisions.
Objectives credit, consumer, asset and liability management, and op- fulfilling its responsibility to oversee the operational risk man- • Client due diligence and prudent selection is achieved in col-
• Implement a robust enterprise risk management (ERM) erational risk committees. Management and the Board of agement functions and processes. The objective of the ORC is laboration with business divisions.
framework that meets regulatory requirements and interna- Directors have established key committees to review credit, to oversee, approve and monitor all aspects pertaining to the • Working to prevent undue concentration and long tail-risks
tional best practices. liquidity, interest rate, market and operational risks. Bank’s compliance with the operational risk framework and by ensuring a diversified portfolio. Client, industry, country
• Work closely with business and support groups to monitor regulatory requirements. and product-specific concentrations are actively assessed
portfolios and operations in order to provide independent • The High Lending and Investment Committee (HLIC) is and managed against the risk appetite.
risk analysis. composed of senior executives of the Bank. The primary man- Credit & Investment Exposure Management • Extension of credit or material change to any counterparty
• Work on raising efficiency to reduce expected losses, while date is to manage the asset side of the balance sheet, while Group - Institutional Banking (IB) requires approval at the appropriate authority levels.
maintaining adequate impairments coverage. ensuring compliance with the Bank’s credit policies and CBE • Measuring and consolidating exposures to each obligor on a
• Review business decisions, adjusted for risk, in order to opti- directives and guidelines. The HLIC reviews and approves the High Lending Asset & Consumer Operational
group basis.
mize capital utilization and return on shareholders' value, as Bank’s credit facilities and equity investments, in addition to & Investment Liability Risk Risk • Specialized teams derive internal client ratings, analyze and
well as social responsibility and sustainable business growth. focusing on the quality, allocation and development of assets Committee Committee Committee Committee approve transactions, and monitor the portfolio.
and the adequacy of provisions coverage. (HLIC) (ALCO) (CRC) (ORC)
Organization • Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO) is designated to It is CIB’s adherence to these guidelines which aided in the
The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) manages the Risk Group and is optimize the allocation of assets and liabilities, given the containment of loan losses and enabled the Bank to emerge
responsible for the day-to-day management of the following expectations of future and potential impact of interest rate from a volatile macro-economic credit environment in 2013
Chief Risk
key areas: credit and investment exposure management, con- movements, liquidity constraints, and foreign exchange ex- Officer stronger than before. Furthermore, the successful navigation
sumer and business banking credit risk, credit and investment posures. ALCO monitors the Bank’s liquidity and market (CRO) through the pitfalls of the 2013 credit crunch could not have
administration, credit information and risk management. The risks, economic developments, market fluctuations and risk been achieved without the application of our existing philos-
CRO reports directly to the Chairman and has oversight of the profile to ensure ongoing activities are compatible with the ophy of conservatism, diversification and mitigation strate-
enterprise risk management framework and fosters a strong risk/reward guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. Credit risk arises from all transactions where actual, contin- gies including collateral and credit support arrangements.
risk management culture throughout the organization. • Consumer Risk Committee (CRC)’s overall responsibility is gent or potential claims are measured against any counter- The above measures, backed by the high IB portfolio qual-
managing, approving, and monitoring all aspects related to the party, borrower or obligor. ity, enabled the Bank to maneuver safely through a difficult
Governance quality and growth of the consumer and business banking port- CIB distinguishes between five kinds of credit risk: period, reflected in a slight increase in default ratio to 3.96%
CIB’s risk governance structure includes a robust committee folio. CRC decisions are guided first and foremost by the cur- • Default risk is the failure of meeting contractual payment in December 2013 as compared to 3.63% in December 2012,
structure and a comprehensive set of corporate policies and rent risk appetite of the Bank, as well as the prevailing market obligations by the customer or counterparty. coupled with a total coverage ratio (direct and contingent) of
• Country risk is suffering a loss in any given country due to 175.69% in December 2013 as compared to 134.4% in Decem-
the probability of the following events occurring: a possible ber 2012, confirming the Bank’s solid financial position.
Chief Risk Officer deterioration of economic conditions, political and social up- On the Correspondent Banking side, challenges across Eu-
[CRO] heaval, nationalization and expropriation of assets, govern- rope continue. However, the Bank continues to adopt a strat-
ment repudiation of indebtedness, exchange controls and egy of limiting exposure to counterparties in the affected
disruptive currency depreciation or devaluation. countries, while confining exposure to financially strong and
Credit & Credit & • Business risk is the possible changes in overall business stable institutions.
Consumer &
Investment Investment Risk conditions, such as market environment, client behavior and
Business Banking
Exposure Administration & Management
Management Credit Information
Risk technological progress. Credit & Investment Administration / Credit
• Reputational risk is related to the publicity concerning a Information Group
Consumer Credit business practice, counterparty or transaction, involving a The Credit and Investment Administration function ensures
Credit &
Credit Exposure Policy, Application
Investment ALM Risk client that will negatively affect the trust in the organization. administrative control over institutional and investment ex-
Management Fraud & Quality
Administration • Concentration risk is the risk within and across counterpar- posures as well as compliance with both the Credit Policy
Assurance
ties, businesses, regions / countries, legal entities, industries, Guidelines and CBE directives. The Credit and Investment Ad-
Non-Performing currencies, exposure duration and products. ministration Department represents a strong back-up to the
Exposure Strategic
Credit Information Market Risk Institutional Banking Group by maintaining a quality control
Management & Analytics
Provisioning Under the Risk Group, credit risk is managed by the Credit system that ensures CIB seniority, protection and control, which
and Investment Exposure Management and Consumer is processed through verification of assigned collateral related
Investment Credit Credit Risk. These groups actively monitor and review to approved facilities prior to disbursement of funds, in addition
Credit Risk
Exposure Assessment & exposure to ensure a well-diversified portfolio in terms of to robust reporting that facilitates effective decision-making.
Analytics
Management Fulfillment Unit
customer base, geography, industry, tenor, currency and The Credit Information Department compiles comprehen-
product. sive client-specific market information reports, from various
At CIB, our management of credit risk focuses on keeping sources, for all corporate, mid-cap and business banking cli-
Operational Risk Business Banking a balanced view of each of the five aforementioned types of ents, and is responsible for extracting all regulatory reports,
risk, using analysis to properly build a diversified portfolio. in order to assist in the approval decision.
This is achieved through performing due diligence of clients
Collection & as well as regular performance assessments to identify po- Consumer Credit Risk Group
Recovery tential causes of concern or deterioration and to formulate Consumer Credit Risk Group, while being an integral pillar of
remedies for mitigation. the consumer banking framework, functions as an independent
the Bank is pragmatic in its current risk assessment and fore- status is regularly reported to management and the Board est Rate Risk primarily arises from the re-pricing maturity Basel II
casting of future potential losses. of Directors. structure of interest-sensitive assets and liabilities and off- As per the Central Bank of Egypt mandates of December
balance sheet instruments. CIB uses a range of complemen- 2012, CIB successfully satisfied all the requirements and re-
Consolidated Portfolio Quality & Provisioning Liquidity Risk is the risk that the Bank would find itself un- tary technical approaches to measure and control interest ports Basel II capital adequacy results on a quarterly basis.
Total IFRS based impairment charges reached EGP 2.86 bil- able to meet its normal business obligations and regulatory rate risk including: interest rate gaps, duration, duration of
lion in December 2013, as opposed to EGP 1.93 billion in De- liquidity requirements. CIB has a comprehensive Liquidity equity, and earnings-at-risk (EaR). In 2013, the balance sheet 2013 Accomplishments
cember 2012, despite a write-off of EGP 98 million in 2013. Policy and Contingency Funding Plan that supports the di- was strategically positioned to benefit from the interest rate • Commenced the enterprise risk management framework ini-
The Bank’s general ratio for direct exposure increased from versity of funding sources and maintains an adequate liquid- environment and CIB proactively managed this sensitivity to tiative with objective to monitor risks in an integrated and
2.32% as of December 2012 to 3.72% as of December 2013. The ity buffer with a substantial pool of liquid assets, and no reli- safeguard against adverse shocks. holistic view regarding governance, risk strategy, capital al-
Bank’s Coverage Ratio increased from 119.91% as of Decem- ance on wholesale funding. To measure and control liquidity, location, and infrastructure.
ber 2012 to 158.82% as of December 2013. CIB uses gaps, stress testing, net stable funding and liquidity Market Risk loss results from adverse movements in the val- • Established the risk strategy policy and risk appetite
coverage ratios, and regulatory and internal liquidity ratios. ue of financial instruments arising from changes in the level framework.
Risk Management Department In 2013, the Bank maintained strong liquidity ratios and or volatility of interest rates, foreign exchange rates, com- • Diligently monitored action plans that led to preserva-
The Risk Management Department (RMD) identifies, there was no need to execute the Contingency Funding Plan. modities, equities and other securities, including derivatives. tion of portfolio quality, evidenced by the NPL ratio of
measures, monitors and controls Asset and Liability Man- The Bank classifies market risk exposure into traded and 3.96% and a total coverage ratio (direct and contingent) of
agement (ALM) and market and operational risk via the Interest Rate Risk is defined as the potential loss from unex- non-traded activities. The Bank uses various measurement 175.69% in 2013.
Bank’s policies, and ensures that the Basel II and risk ana- pected changes in interest rates, which can significantly alter techniques including value-at-risk (VaR), stress testing and • Set the industry prudential limits, based on a comprehen-
lytics requirements are adequately managed and that the the Bank’s profitability and economic value of equity. Inter- non-technical measures, such as asset cap and profit and loss sive coverage and reporting capability.
versus stop loss limits to monitor and control market risks. • Enhanced controls and portfolio management tech-
Consolidated Portfolio Despite the volatility in 2013, CIB maintained adequate mar- niques to ensure quality given the increasing complexi-
2010 2011 2012 2013
Quality & Provisioning ket risk appetite levels. ties in the portfolio.
Gross Loans (000’s of EGP) 36,716,652 42,933,133 44,350,975 45,549,651 • Re-engineered initiatives to improve processing efficien-
Operational Risk loss results from inadequate or failed in- cies, productivity and turn-around-time (TAT).
NPL (%) 2.73% 2.82% 3.63% 3.96% ternal processes, people and systems or from external events. • Participated in setting the road map for developing the
General Ratio (Direct Exposure only) 2.19% 1.77% 2.32% 3.72% CIB maintains a comprehensive Operational Risk Framework social and environmental management system, under the
and policies and processes designed to provide a sound and Bank’s overall sustainability initiative.
Coverage Ratio 125.42% 120.55% 119.91% 158.82% well-controlled environment. The Framework uses the fol- • Spread awareness and understanding through extensive
Charge Offs to Date (000’s of EGP) 1,714,960 1,870,898 2,057,209 2,155,455 lowing approaches to measure and control Operational Risk: training spanning consumer credit, business banking and
loss database, risk control self-assessment (RCSA), and key operational risk.
Recoveries to Date (000’s of EGP) 368,095 383,835 403,031 454,070
risk indicators (KRIs). In 2013, Operational Risk losses were • Encouraged continuous learning led by our Risk Group
Recoveries to Date / at minimum tolerance levels and were proactively monitored professionals by designing and offering educational train-
21.46% 20.52% 19.59% 21.07%
Charge-offs to Date and managed. ing programs.
The Bank’s Internal Audit function Our Internal Audit team adds
is adequately equipped to value by aggressively following
produce an independent and up on and ensuring that Audit
objective assurance to evaluate recommendations are properly
the adequacy and effectiveness of considered and closed to mitigate
Governance, Risk Management, risk-raised gaps.
and the Internal Control System.
CIB’s Compliance Department was established in March 2007 the FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) require- Fiscal year 2013 was a period of productivity and major dit has a solid reporting line to the Board’s Audit Committee.
as an independent entity guarding the Bank and its stakehold- ment with different bank stakeholders where CIB has signed achievement for our Internal Audit function. We appreci- The Committee reviews the efficiency of the Internal Con-
ers against a full spectrum of compliance risks, including reg- an agreement with PwC to walk the Bank through the prepa- ate the strong and continuous support of the Board of Di- trol System to mitigate risks that threaten the achievement
ulatory, governance, legal, fraud, reputation, money launder- ration and implementation for U.S persons / entities through rectors (BOD), Board Audit Committee and management of the Bank’s objectives and to ensure conformity with best
ing and terrorism financing. The Department works diligently the use of offshore accounts. This will be in effect by June 2014 team of CIB. practice and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
to achieve the highest possible standard of compliance. as per the US Internal Revenue Services (IRS) announcement. The Internal Audit Group (IAG) performs assurance engage- The Committee also ensures the coordination between Au-
In 2014, enhancing staff AML awareness is our focus. This ments as a means of adding value, influencing changes that en- dit, Risk Management, Internal Control and the Compliance
The Compliance Department includes four divisions: will also include training for different levels and areas. E- hance Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control, as department thus creating synergies and cost effectiveness.
learning will be introduced for that purpose to complement well as improving accountability for results. In 2013, IAG con- Our Internal Audit team adds value by aggressively fol-
Policies and Procedures classroom training. ducted 18 audit reports that covered several businesses units lowing up on and ensuring that Audit recommendations are
This Division ensures the bank’s compliance with policies, through an end-to-end process. These reports were presented properly considered and closed to mitigate risk-raised gaps.
regulations, laws and procedures to manage the Bank‘s regu- Corporate Governance and Code of Conduct to the BOD Audit Committee and CIB Management. As for the fiscal year 2013, Internal Audit made 198 recom-
latory risk, avoiding penalties from the regulator, the Central The Corporate Governance and Code of Conduct Division’s The Bank’s Internal Audit function is adequately equipped mendations, of which 147 (74%) were properly resolved.
Bank of Egypt (CBE). main focus this year was to ensure the setting of clear, well- to produce an independent and objective assurance to evalu- The remaining 51 (26%) are in the pipeline waiting to be
It also assesses the compliance risks, including fraud and defined reporting lines in different areas of the Bank together ate the adequacy and effectiveness of Governance, Risk Man- resolved by target dates that are coordinated with related
recommends necessary controls to close any related gaps. with highlighting any potential conflict of interest. agement, and Internal Control System. The IAG regularly business partners.
In 2013, the Division focused on enhancing the compli- Several channels for staff issues / code of conduct and pe- tracks implementation of audit recommendations to ensure Internal Audit is concerned with the continuous education
ance process as well as tightening controls in light of the titions have been introduced and announced to employees. effectiveness. of its members, providing them with the support they need
current situation in the country. Internal Audit undertakes a comprehensive risk-based au- to qualify for certifications such as the CIA, CBA, CPA, CISA,
In 2014, the Division will continue to coordinate with In- Complaints Investigation dit approach over all of its audited business units, which is and our in-house CIB Credit Course. Currently 30% of Inter-
ternal Audit and Risk Management to align control effec- The Complaints Division was established in 2010 and is re- reflected in the three-year Audit Plan linked to CIB’s strat- nal Audit Staff are certified auditors with the remainder in
tiveness together with the business in order to achieve the sponsible for investigating inquiries and complaints received egy that covers the banking segments. The risk profile of each the process of obtaining their respective certifications.
Bank’s strategy within the agreed upon risk appetite. from the CBE and the Chairman’s Office. It coordinates with business function determines and identifies the number of
the Customer Care Unit, which is in charge of all customer internal audit visits to each business unit during the three-
Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing complaints, to investigate the root causes of such complaints year plan cycle.
The AML Division is directly involved in monitoring trans- and client dissatisfaction, and to initiate remedial action. The Internal Audit function adopts the approach of busi-
actions, customer account behaviour, and screening trans- Our main aim in 2013 was to minimize customer com- ness partners serving the BOD, Bank management and staff
actions. Screened transactions include incoming and outgo- plaints in order to mitigate any damage to our reputation and through providing consulting activities and participating as
ing payments for individuals and entities that are negatively increase customer satisfaction. a non-voting member in most of the Bank’s strategic commit-
listed or those involving sanctioned countries to avoid Bank Going forward we shall continue doing so together with en- tees without infringing on its independence.
involvement in such crimes. suring system development and implementation of new pro- To ensure the independence of the Audit function and in
During 2013, the Chief Compliance Officer began reviewing cesses to raise efficiency and provide quality service. line with best corporate governance practices, Internal Au-
Falcon Group
Falcon Group was established in 2006, and has grown into amounting to 175% of the paid-in capital and realized an av- Falcon Blue for Touristic Services able the company to grow efficiently, Falcon established a
a full-fledged security services company. Falcon Group is a erage return on equity of more than 30% as of 2013. • Booking International and Domestic Flights and Hotels Compliance Department and enhanced its corporate gover-
joint venture between CIB, the CIB Employees Fund, Al Ahly Falcon increased its issued capital from EGP 10 million • Visa Handling nance oversight at the board level.
for Marketing and Services and other private entities. CIB to EGP 30 million in 2013; currently the paid-in capital • Meet and Assist
owns 40%, the Employees Fund 20%, Al Ahly for Marketing amounts to EGP 15 million. The capital increase should be • Medical Insurance for Travel New Products, Services and Expansions
and Services 5%, while other shareholders own the remaining finalized in 2014. • Assistance in Recovering Lost Baggage Following the 25th of January revolution and the political and
35%. The Group’s five main lines of business operate as sepa- • Tour Arrangement for Groups and Individuals economic turmoil that followed, the security market’s dy-
rate legal entities: Security, Cash In Transit, Technical Ser- Business Lines • Hajj and Omrah namics shifted as corporations and individuals alike altered
vices, General Services and Properties Management, Falcon Falcon for Security Services: their perspective, with security becoming an issue of para-
Blue for Touristic Services. As of December 2013, the group • Properties and Premises Protection Falcon for General Services and Properties mount importance. Furthermore, many businesses began to
achieved consolidated revenues of EGP 164 million. • Public Event Security Management outsource their security needs in order to avoid strikes and
Falcon was established with a paid-in capital of EGP 10 • Personal Protection • Cleaning and Housekeeping employee demonstrations, which hindered operations. These
million, and by 2010 the company had distributed dividends • Security Dogs • Pest Control developments led to an influx in demand for efficient and re-
• Corporate Security Training Courses • Planting and Trimming liable security solutions that include cash in transit services
• Female Guards • Maintenance and electronic security solutions.
Shareholders Capital Structure 2013
• Safety Training
CIB 40% • Industrial Security Expanded Market Presence 2013 Group Accomplishments:
CIB Fund 19.59% Falcon Security Services has grown its share of the market • Inaugurated a new Cash Center in the Fifth Settlement, which
Al Ahly for Marketing & Services 5.46% Falcon Tech: to 42%, and continues to be a trustworthy provider to cli- will enable Falcon to provide vault management services, fea-
Others 35% • Security surveillance equipment ents in 496 locations. turing a more secure location, state of the art armored vault.
Total 100% • Fire systems Falcon for General Services and Properties Management, • Established Security Emergency unit and backup services
• Counter-surveillance equipment despite being a newly established entity, has expanded to 318 • Received the 2013 Knight award by the ISO association
• Safety Equipment sites in a number of different regions throughout Egypt, cap- in the UAE
• Access control equipment turing an estimated 14% market share.
CIB • We provide professional training for all technicians to ensure Falcon for Money Transfer Services Falcon fleet increased to Strategy Going Forward:
35% 40% high quality services 100 armored vehicles, and installed GPS tracking systems and • Opening a new branch in Mansoura in 2014, and 4 branches
CIB Fund
monitoring cameras in its fleet. The company also opened its Is- during the coming three years.
Al Ahly for Marketing Falcon for Money Transfer Services mailia branch, which increased market share to 33%. • Adding 22 cars to our fleet during 2014, with a target of 160
& Services • Cash Management and Transit In 2013, Falcon commenced construction of its new headquar- vehicles by 2016.
Others 5.46% • ATM Services ters located in New Cairo. The first phase includes 2 basements • Establishing a showroom for electronic solutions that
19.59% • Money Processing and a ground floor with an expected cost of EGP 15 million. will afford Falcon Tech the ability to better present prod-
• Valuables Transfer In our efforts to further institutionalize the group and en- ucts to clients.
Mr. Yasser Hashem Dr. Kamel served as associate dean for executive edu-
Committee Members Key Responsibilities
Non-Executive Board Member cation (2008-2009), where he led the establishment of the
Mr. Hashem began his career as a Partner at Zaki Hasherm school’s International Executive Education Institute. Be-
Chair: The primary mission of the Risk Committee is to assist the Board in
& Partners after his graduation from the Faculty of Law, tween 2002 and 2008, he was director of the school’s pri-
The Risk Committee Mr. Jawaid Mirza fulfilling its oversight risk responsibilities by establishing, monitor-
Cairo University in 1989. mary professional development department, and during the
Supervising the management ing and reviewing internal control and risk management systems to
In 1996, He became the Managing Partner of Zaki Hash- period 2002-2006, he was director of the Institute of Man-
of risk of CIB Members: ensure the Bank has the proper focus on risk. It also recommends to
em & Partners, Attorneys at Law, where he became respon- agement Development.
Mr. Mark Richards the Board the Bank’s risk strategy with all its associated limits. The
sible for managing the day-to-day business of the firm and Before joining AUC, Dr. Kamel was director of the Regional
Mr. Paul Fletcher Risk Committee met four times in 2013.
representing the firm with major clients and international IT Institute (1992-2001) and for the period 1987-1992, helped
law firms. Mr. Hashem has specialized knowledge of Corpo- establish and manage the training department of the Cabinet
rate, Capital Market, Mergers & Acquisitions and Telecom of Egypt Information and Decision Support Center. The Management Committee is an Executive committee chaired by the
Law matters. Mr. Hashem has participated in a number of Dr. Kamel holds a PhD in Information Systems from Lon- Chairman and Managing Director and is composed of the Vice Chair-
Chair:
restructurings and incorporations of foreign and domestic don School of Economics and Political Science (1994), an man and Managing Director, CEO of Institutional Banking, CEO of
Mr. Hisham Ezz
companies, in addition to providing advisory services to MBA (1990), and a BA in Business Administration (1987) Consumer Banking and the COO. The Management Committee is re-
Al-Arab
many local and foreign investors on aspects of doing busi- from AUC, and a MA in Islamic Art and Architecture. sponsible for executing the Bank’s strategy as approved by the Board.
The Management Committee
ness in Egypt. Dr. Kamel is a member of many renowned organizations, It manages the day-to-day functions of the Bank to ensure alignment
Responsibility for execution of Members:
Mr. Hashem handled all IPOs that took place during the including: the World Bank Knowledge Advisory Commis- with strategy, effective controls, risk assessment and efficient use of re-
the Bank’s strategy Mr. Hussein Abaza
past seven years in Egypt, as well as represented acquirers sion, the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, the US- sources in the Bank. The committee adheres to high ethical standards
along with other
in major M&A transactions and tender offers. Moreover, he Egypt Business Council, the Association of African Business and ensures compliance with regulatory and internal CIB policies. The
senior and executive
participated in drafting and negotiating all major telecom Schools, the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, and the Ro- committee also provides the Board with regular updates regarding the
CIB staff
licenses (public payphones, mobiles, private data networks, tary Organization. Dr. Kamel has received a number of orga- Bank’s financial and business activity reports as well as any key issues.
marine cables, satellite, etc.) since the inception of private nizational leadership awards for serving the IT community, The Management Committee met twelve times in 2013.
provision of telecom services in Egypt. including accolades in 1999 (IRMA, USA), 2000 (BIT World,
Mr. Hashem was admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association Mexico), 2009 and the AUC School of Business, Economics Chair:
This committee is an Executive Committee chaired by the Vice Chair-
(in 1989), as well as the Supreme Court of Egypt (in 2007). He and Communication Excellence in Research Award in 2005. Mr. Hisham Ezz
man and Managing Director and members of the Bank’s key senior
is also a member of the Egyptian Society of International Law The High Lending and Al-Arab
executives. The High Lending and Investment Committee is respon-
and the Licensing Executive Society (LES). He is also an Hon- The Board of Directors’ Committees Investment Committee
sible for managing the assets side of the balance sheet; keeping an eye
orary Counsel to the British Ambassador in Egypt. CIB’s Board of Directors has eight standing committees Responsibility for assets’ al- Members:
over assets allocation, quality and development. Per its mandate, the
that assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities. Ac- location, quality and develop- Mr. Hussein Abaza
High Lending and Investment Committee convened weekly through-
Dr. Sherif H Kamel cordingly, the Board is provided with all necessary re- ment Along with other
out 2013.
Non-Executive Board Member sources to enable them to carry out their duties in an ef- senior and executive
Dr. Kamel is the founding Dean of the School of Business at the fective manner. Each committee operates under a written CIB staff.
American University in Cairo from September 2009 through the charter that sets out its responsibilities and composition
present and is a professor of Management Information Systems. requirements. Chair:
Mr. Hisham Ezz
The Affiliates Committee is a committee reporting to the Board of
Al-Arab
Directors, responsible for steering and managing CIB’s affiliates, and
Committee Members Key Responsibilities The Affiliates Committee
acts as a think-tank for the setting and initiation of all strategic goals
Responsibility for steering and Members:
related to the Bank’s affiliates.The affiliates committee met five times
managing CIB’s affiliates Mr. Hussein Abaza
The Committee’s mandate is to ensure compliance with the highest throughout 2013.
Chair: along with other
levels of professional conduct, reporting practices, internal processes
Dr. Medhat Has- senior and executive
Audit Committee and controls. Consistent with the interests of all stakeholders, the
sanein CIB staff.
Supervising the quality and Audit Committee also insists on high standards of transparency and
integrity of CIB’s financial strict adherence to internal policies and procedures. In performing
Members: The Sustainability Advisory Chair:
reporting its critical functions, the Committee is cognizant of the important
Dr. Sherif Kamel Board Dr. Nadia Makram The Sustainability Committee is a committee delegated by the Board
role CIB plays in the Egyptian financial sector as a leader in all of the
Mr. Yasser Hashem Concentrating on long-term Ebeid of Directors to oversee, approve and monitor all sustainability strate-
aforementioned areas. The Audit Committee met six times in 2013.
value drivers that advance the gies, initiatives and projects. It concentrates on long-term value driv-
twin objective of sustained Members: ers that advance the twin objective of sustained success of the Bank
The Governance and Compensation Committee (GCC) is an integral success of the Bank as well as Dr. Medhat Has- as well as the well-being and betterment of society as a whole. The
The Governance and
Chair: part of the overall responsibilities of the Board of Directors. As such, the well being and betterment sanein committee has met three times over the course of 2013.
Compensation Committee
Dr. Nadia Makram and in line with CIB’s corporate governance framework, the GCC is of society as a whole Mr. Jawaid Mirza
Responsibility for corporate
Ebeid responsible for establishing corporate governance standards, provid-
governance of CIB as well as
ing assessment of Board effectiveness and determining the compen- The Operations and
Responsibility for the Board’s Chair: The Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the
Members: sation of members of the Board. The Committee also determines the IT Committee
performance evaluation, Mr. Jawaid Mirza Board in its oversight of the Bank’s operations and technology strat-
All other Non- appropriate compensation levels for the Bank’s senior executives and Assisting the Board in over-
compensation and succession egy and significant investments in support of such strategy as well as
Executive Board ensures that compensation is consistent with the Bank’s objectives, seeing Bank operations and
planning Members: Operations and Technology Risk. It is a newly formed committee to be
Members performance, and strategy and control environment. The Governance technology strategy as well as
and Compensation Committee (GCC) met two times in 2013. Dr. Sherif H. Kamel operative first of January 2014.
Operations and Technology Risk
Chief Executive
Officers
Mr. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab banks across the Middle East, and strong track records in CIB Branch Network and Retail Banking areas to unprec- to managing the business, launching innovative products
Chairman and Managing Director diversified banking structures. edented success. and services, optimizing channels for sales and service
Mr. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab has been leading CIB since 2002 Before joining CIB, Mr. Abdel Wahed spent 11 years at During his tenure, CIB branches have grown in number and effective marketing and communication. Mr. Khan
as Chairman and Managing Director. Under his leader- HSBC in multiple senior executive assignments across the to 145, covering all key governorates in Egypt. Moreover, has worked in a number of key areas in consumer banking
ship, CIB expanded its leading position, grew its market Middle East. In his most recent assignment, he was the Re- all of the Bank’s Asset and Liabilities businesses are on during his career, including heading Alternate channels,
capitalization from USD 200 million to USD 4 billion, and gional Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and North solid growth trajectories, with CIB taking leadership po- Non-resident programs, Wealth segment, Credit Cards and
developed from a wholesale lender into the full-fledged fi- Africa, and a member of the HSBC Group COO Strategy and sitions in credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, current Branch Distribution. Burhan also specializes in customer
nancial institution it is today. His vision transcended fi- Decision Making Executive Committees. In this capacity, he and savings accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit experience in consumer banking and has worked in a num-
nancial performance to include the adoption of best prac- represented the region to drive global strategy, standards and investment / insurance products. In terms of profit- ber of regions to enhance customer loyalty across distribu-
tice in corporate governance, and risk management and and organizational effectiveness. As a result, he ensured ability, the Consumer Bank has increased its share of the tion channels.
the buildup of a modern banking culture. With that effort streamlined processes, technology and diversified culture Bank’s net income from only 10% in 2006 to 39% in 2012. Mr. Khan also worked in Corporate and Treasury Opera-
CIB stock is now viewed by the international investment within the institution, hence supporting business growth, Under Mr. Toukhy’s leadership, CIB’s Branch Network and tions in his early years of banking, where he worked on pro-
community as a proxy stock for Egypt and the benchmark quality of service and customer experience within a strong Retail Banking Group grew its 2013 Consumer Banking bal- cess reengineering, enhancement of controls and productiv-
for its banking industry. risk and control framework. ance sheet (B/E) to over EGP 74 billion in customer deposits. ity gains.
Mr. Ezz Al-Arab is the Chairman of the Board of Trust- Mr. Abdel Wahed began his career in 1988 at CIB, after
ees of CIB Foundation. He is also a Director in MasterCard graduating from Cairo University. Now with more than 25 Mr. Burhan Khan Mr. Hussein Abaza
Middle East & Africa Regional Advisory Board since June years of experience and international exposure, he has re- Senior Advisor For Consumer Banking Chief Executive Officer, Institutional Banking
2007 and a principal member of the American Chamber of turned to his home country, Egypt, and his extended CIB Mr. Burhan Khan joined CIB in November 2012 as Senior Mr. Hussein Abaza assumed his duties as CEO of Institu-
Commerce. For his distinguished work, He was elected as a family. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expe- Advisor for Consumer Banking. Mr. Khan brings with him tional Banking in October 2011. Prior to his current role, Mr.
member of the Board of Trustees of the American University rience, and seeks to be part of the change and great future of extensive experience of more than 30 years in global insti- Abaza was CIB’s Chief Operating Officer, Chairman of CIAM
in Cairo (AUC) in November 2012. In March 2013, Mr. Ezz Egypt in general, and CIB in specific. tutions like Citibank, Standard Chartered, ABN AMRO and and a member of the High Lending and Investment Commit-
Al-Arab was also elected as Chairman of the Federation of the Royal bank of Scotland and across various geographies, tee, and the Management Committe, The affiliates Commit-
Egyptian Banks. Mr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz El Toukhy including Pakistan, Australia, the United Arab Emirates tee and the Board of the CI Capital Holding Company.
Prior to joining CIB, Mr. Ezz Al-Arab led a distinguished Head of Retail and Business Banking and Kazakhstan. In addition to these positions, he has a long history with
banking career as Managing Director in international in- Mr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz El Toukhy is leading the transfor- Mr. Khan has worked in all facets of the consumer busi- CIB where, as General Manager and Chief Risk Officer, he
vestment banks in London (Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and mation of the organization into a modern consumer bank- ness at different stages of evolution across various cultures was responsible for Bank-wide Credit, Market and Opera-
Merrill Lynch), Bahrain, New York and Cairo. ing franchise. and markets. He has been responsible for the formation of tional Risk, and Investor Relations. Outside CIB, Mr. Abaza
Mr. Touhky began his career with CIB’s Trade Finance consumer banking divisions that became leading consum- worked as Head of Research at EFG Hermes Asset Manage-
Mr. Ahmed Maher Abdel Wahed Department in 1979. He has risen through the ranks, as- er franchises as well as the turnaround of consumer busi- ment from March 1995 until October 1999. He began his ca-
CEO Consumer Banking and Operations suming positions in Operations, Branch Management and nesses in other geographies in a short period of time. All of reer at Chase National Bank of Egypt, the forerunner to CIB.
Mr. Ahmed Maher Abdel Wahed joined CIB in December Corporate Banking. In July 2006, he was promoted to Gen- this included coming up with a strategic vision and agenda He holds a BA in Business Administration from the Ameri-
2013, bringing over 25 years of experience in international eral Manager of Consumer Banking and has since led the as well as the implementation of the segmented approach can University in Cairo.
CIB Foundation
As issues of corporate sustainability and commitment to lo- Following the annual shareholder’s General Assembly meet- ICU, and provides quality service and care to patients from the Outpatient Clinic greatly enhances the quality of service
cal communities continue to gain importance in Egypt, the ing in early 2013, the CIB Foundation was allocated roughly across the country. delivered. The facility, which came into service in 2012, has
CIB Foundation has been a solid contributor to the coun- EGP 35 million, representing 1.5% of CIB’s net annual profit. In August 2012, an EGP 2 million protocol of cooperation a reception area, four examination rooms, one preparation
try’s public health sector. Established in 2010 as a non-profit With this funding, the CIB Foundation continued to support was signed with the Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hos- room, one echocardiography room, and one room dedicated
organization dedicated to enhancing health and nutrition major projects in the field of pediatric healthcare through pitals Organization to cover the annual operating expenses of to medical secretariat.
services for underprivileged children in Egypt, and regis- various multi-faceted initiatives, including renovating and the Foundation-funded ICU. In November 2013, the CIB Foun- By supporting this project, the CIB Foundation became the
tered under the Ministry of Social Solidarity as per the Min- upgrading hospital infrastructure, purchasing medical dation donated an additional EGP 2 million to the Organiza- main sponsor of all pediatric facilities at the Aswan Heart Centre.
istry’s Decree No. 588 of 2010, the Foundation focuses on equipment and providing surgical and medicinal treatment tion to support staff compensation, medical and administra-
sustainable development initiatives that result in positive to underprivileged children. tive supplies, infection control, and needed ICU equipment. Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation: Second
long-term outcomes. Pediatric Floor
Over the course of 2013, the Foundation’s partnerships and ini- Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation: 100 Open- In September 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees ap-
The CIB Foundation is governed by a seven- tiatives included: Heart Surgeries proved the roughly EGP 14 million exclusive sponsorship of the
member Board of Trustees: The Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation has been a long-standing Second Pediatric Floor of the Aswan Heart Centre. The second
Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357: Annual partner of both CIB and the CIB Foundation. In August 2012, the floor was opened in early 2013, and in addition to the CIB Foun-
Mr. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab Donation CIB Foundation allocated EGP 6 million to the Magdi Yacoub dation-sponsored Children’s Play Room, the floor contains 10
Chairman In 2009, CIB entered into a five-year partnership with the Chil- Heart Foundation to cover the costs associated with the open- patient rooms, 14 beds, 3 storage rooms, 3 lavatories, a house-
dren’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357, through which EGP 2 heart surgeries of 100 children. Through this donation, the CIB keeping room, 1 deputy doctor room, and 1 head nurse room.
Mr. Rafik Madkour million was donated to the hospital each year. In January 2013, Foundation was able to cover the costs for almost all children The CIB Foundation has been an ardent supporter of the
Treasurer the Foundation fulfilled its fifth year commitment to the hospi- that had been on the open-heart surgery waiting list. The dona- Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation since its inception, and has
tal. The funds have been used for general operational purposes. tion was disbursed in two equal tranches, with the first tranche been committed to enabling the Foundation to provide world-
Ms. Maha El-Shahed In late 2013, the CIB Foundation renewed its partnership of EGP 3 million distributed in September 2012, and the second class medical care to the less privileged at zero cost. The Aswan
Secretary General with the 57357 Hospital, raising the annual donation from EGP tranche of EGP 3 million distributed in April 2013. Heart Centre has allowed for the training of young Egyptian
2 million to EGP 3.5 million. In the first year of the renewed doctors at international standards, and has given due atten-
Dr. Nadia Makram Ebeid partnership, the donation will be used to fund patient care as Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation: Pediatric tion to scientific research seeking to transfer knowledge, skills
Member well as construction costs of the hospital’s 60-bed expansion. Outpatient Room and experience across the region and beyond.
In July 2013, the CIB Foundation donated EGP 1,150,000 to With the CIB Foundation’s support, the Aswan Heart Cen-
Mr. Essam El Wakil Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hospitals the Magdi Yacoub Foundation to exclusively sponsor the Pe- tre has become a major referral center for cardiac patients in
Member Organization: Operating Costs for the Intensive diatric Outpatient Room in the Aswan Heart Centre’s Outpa- Egypt and the region.
Care Unit tient Clinic.
Mr. Hossam Abou Moussa In February 2012, the CIB Foundation celebrated the official The Outpatient Clinic is the most visited and utilized fa- Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hospitals
Member opening of the Foundation-funded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) cility at the Aswan Heart Centre, averaging 500 patients per Organization: Emergency Ward and Reception
at the Abou El Reesh El Mounira Children’s Hospital. The month. Furthermore, all children diagnosed or treated at Area
Ms. Pakinam Essam El Din Mahmoud ICU holds 11 beds, doubling the hospital’s capacity to serve the Aswan Heart Centre are first received in this Outpatient In March 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees ap-
Member critical patients. The new ICU operates alongside the existing Room. Besides increasing the volume of diagnosed patients, proved an EGP 10 million initiative to renovate and upgrade
the Abou El Reesh El Mounira Children’s Hospital’s Emergency exam caravans in public elementary schools across Egypt. The ond neonatal unit. The Yahiya Arafa Foundation has been in- sleep cold. In December 2013, the CIB Foundation made a con-
Ward and Reception Area. Gozour Foundation for Development is the non-governmental strumental in purchasing high-end equipment for the units, tribution of EGP 1 million to the national campaign through
The renovation and upgrade of the Emergency Ward was arm of the Center for Development Services (CDS). as well as training the nurses and doctors working in these Bank Al Kesaa, a trusted organization with lengthy experience
critical to allow the hospital to provide top quality services The CIB Foundation allocated EGP 683,760 in two tranches units. The CIB Foundation strongly believes in ensuring the and success working in Upper Egypt. An internal announce-
and care to incoming patients. The expected 10-month reno- to fund caravans in Giza, Qalioubeya, Minya, Beni Suef and sustainability of its projects, and believes that supporting the ment was also made to CIB staff, encouraging their participa-
vation period included restructuring the areas to streamline Fayoum through the 6/6 Eye Exam Caravan Program. Through operations of the Yahiya Arafa Foundation will ensure the tion in the national campaign.
movement and operations, providing services such as lab a partnership with Alnoor Magrabi Foundation, the caravans smooth running of the other supported units. The donation
work, x-rays, and blood transfusions at high speed and efficien- are designed to provide public school students with eye exams, will be used to cover human resources, equipment mainte- Blood Donation Campaigns
cy, establishing reporting mechanisms to facilitate accurate eyeglass frames and lenses, eye medication and in-depth eye- nance, operating costs and academic research. In 2013, the CIB Foundation hosted 12 blood donation cam-
diagnoses, fully equipping the unit to handle high-risk cases, exams and referrals at private hospitals for complex cases. paigns in six of its corporate offices in Cairo and Alexandria.
and providing intensive care areas in the emergency ward. Each caravan included 15-20 doctors, nurses, and coordina- Rotary Club of Zamalek: Maxillo-Facial Center in The first six campaigns, which took place in April, May and
The EGP 10 million donation will be distributed to the tors, and is fully equipped with eye exam machines, a fully the Pediatric Prosthodontics Department in the June 2013, were held in collaboration with the Takatof Founda-
Friends of Abou El Reesh Children’s Hospitals Organization stocked pharmacy and an eyeglass shop. Each one-day cara- Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry tion, a PricewaterhouseCoopers initiative, as part of the Triple
in five equal installments. The first and second installments, van targeted 450 children, with a total of 5,400 children receiv- In July 2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved Effect initiative. Through the initiative, the Foundation seeks
totaling EGP 4 million, were distributed in April 2013 and Sep- ing free eye exams and care by the end of the project. the development of a roughly EGP 300,000 Maxillo-Facial Cen- to triple the number of voluntary blood donors in Egypt. Over
tember 2013, respectively. In August 2013, the first tranche of EGP 350,460 was distrib- ter in the Pediatric Prosthodontics Department in the Cairo the course of the first six days, a total of 495 bags of blood were
uted to the Gozour Foundation. The second tranche of 333,300 University Faculty of Dentistry. The highly specialized center of- collected, placing CIB in the number one position for the high-
Rotary Kasr El Nile: One Thousand Eye Surgeries will be distributed in early 2014. fers treatment for oral and nasal cavity deformities in the facial est number of blood donors in a corporate office in a single-day
Through the Rotary Kasr El Nile organization, the CIB Founda- The caravans also presented valuable opportunities for volun- palette, congenital deformities in newborn babies, and various campaign. The second round of campaigns were held in Octo-
tion has committed EGP 1.5 million to fund 1,000 eye surgeries teers from the CIB family to engage with the local community facial deformities caused by cancer. Previously, children were ber and November 2013 in the same corporate offices, with the
for children through the Children’s Right to Sight (CRTS) pro- and spend quality time with the less privileged. In November treated in the 60-unit prosthodontics area, with adults of all donated blood going to patients in the National Cancer Insti-
gram. Operational for the past six years, CRTS is dedicated to and December 2013, volunteers from head offices, regional of- ages. The set up in the prosthodontics area was neither suitable tute and Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357.
eradicating blindness by supporting children and infants re- fices and branches across the governorates actively participated for the children themselves, nor for the doctors in the Faculty. To read more about the projects that the CIB Foundation has
quiring immediate eye surgery. Through partnerships with El in six caravan days in two schools in Giza and Qalioubeya. With the establishment of the center, expected to open in helped support and ways in which you can contribute, please
Nour Eye Hospital in Mohandiseen and the Eye Care Hospital the first quarter of 2014, the Pediatric Prosthodontics De- visit www.cibfoundationegypt.org or www.facebook.com/
in Maadi, the CRTS team will oversee between 750 and 1,000 Yahiya Arafa Children’s Charity Foundation: partment will be able to provide treatment to children from cibfoundation.
various ophthalmological operations for underprivileged chil- Annual Donation across the country as one of the sole providers of the spe-
dren. Payments for nine rounds of surgeries were completed in The Yahiya Arafa Children’s Charity Foundation is a long- cialized procedures.
2013 for a total of EGP 683,379. standing partner of the CIB Foundation. In late December
2013, the CIB Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved an Bank Al-Kesaa: One Million Blankets Campaign
Gozour Foundation for Development: Eye Exam increase in the annual donation to the Yahiya Arafa Founda- The One Million Blankets Campaign was initiated in 2012 in
Caravans tion from EGP 1 million to EGP 2 million for the upkeep of collaboration with Amr Adib’s ‘Cairo Today’ talk show, Bank
In July 2013, the CIB Foundation reaffirmed its partnership three previously-supported Pediatric Units at the Ain Shams Al-Kesaa (Clothing Bank), Dar El Orman, and the Misr El Khair
with the Gozour Foundation for Development to fund 12 eye University Hospital, as well as the partial operation of a sec- Foundation, in order to ensure that no Upper Egyptian went to
Sustainability at CIB
The year 2013 marked the launch of CIB’s strategic initia- cial lending. We recognize that a Bank’s major environmen-
tive aimed at promoting sustainability throughout its lines tal impact tends to be indirect, arising from the provision of
of business. This novel approach, an all-too-rare and much- financial services to business customers operating in sensi-
needed development in Egypt, aspires to imprint CIB’s core tive sectors. We also believe that taking due account of our
belief in the importance of sustainable development on the environmental and social impact is not only the right thing
landscape of the Egyptian business community. to do, but also makes good business sense.
This approach focuses on the Bank’s impact on wider society. CIB is currently in the process of establishing a Social & Envi- Strategy
Sustainability at CIB:
The products offered to our customers, the great value the Bank ronmental Management System (SEMS) with the backing of an
Clean, efficient and inclusive
places on its employees and how CIB invests in our communities external consultant, in order to manage our direct and indirect
growth.
all have a social impact. While the tax duties paid to the govern- environmental impact in an efficient and systematic manner.
ment, the pension funds the Bank commits to and the dividends SEMS is a comprehensive, systematic, planned, and docu-
it pays to shareholders all have an economic impact. Further- mented set of processes and practices, that allow financial
Sustainable
more, the business activities we back in addition to our own op- institutions to identify, appraise, manage, monitor and miti- Operations
erations can have a profound environmental impact. gate risks associated with environmental and social impli- Ensuring that facilities adopt
It is for these reasons that a socially responsible Bank must cations of operations and investments. Once tested and ap- cutting-edge environmen-
Risk Management
be run with a long-term view. It must be consistently profit- proved, the SEMS will become an integral part of the Bank’s Aiming to help clients
tal safeguards in activities
avoid and mitigate adverse
able, but not solely concerned with making a profit. Only then internal credit management processes. We realize that de- related to buildings, opera-
impacts and manage risk
would it have a sustainable business, able to attract and retain veloping and institutionalizing SEMS is the key requirement tions, procurement, use and
as a way of doing business
the capital it needs from shareholders to continue to operate. for a financial institution to abide by the Equator Principles, disposal of supplies, water,
sustainability.
The following sections discuss CIB’s approach to sustain- and therefore be recognized as a Green Bank. The Equator paper and energy consump-
ability; a strategy rooted in six key pillars as identified in Principles comprise a risk management framework to which tion and waste. manage-
the above chart, which when taken together can serve as a financial institutions may voluntarily accede. ment.
model for other businesses. In addition to looking at how the Following training and the testing of the SEMS applica-
Bank incorporates sustainability into its business model, the tion, CIB will also be looking at the adoption of the Equa-
report explores what tangible results were achieved since it tor Principles for determining, assessing and managing
Sustaining CIB for
began this initiative early in 2013. social and environmental risk in project finance loans and the long-term
investments. The Equator Principles are based on IFC per-
Strategy formance standards on social and environmental sustain- CSR
CIB’s sustainability strategy is based on the Bank’s vision, ability and on the World Bank’s general environmental and Investing in community
values and purpose. We enable people, businesses and soci- health and safety guidelines. development projects to cre-
ety to grow in a way that is sustainable in the long-term. ate sustainable communities Customers
CIB’s responsibility for sustainable development starts Sustainable Operations through the activities and Including environmental and
efforts of CIB Foundation social considerations in the
with helping our clients work on achieving economic success CIB believes that a meaningful commitment to protecting
and other social initiatives. development and offering
through ensuring clean, responsible and inclusive growth. CIB the environment must begin with a commitment to conduct
Throughout its history, CIB of products and services
not only contributes to creating a place where our employees our internal operations in an environmentally responsible has sought to play a role to meet the needs of our
can learn, grow, and be fulfilled in their work, we also make the manner. We have begun to further analyze our in-house op- in the development of all customers.
communities in which we operate better places to live. erations, with a particular focus on their direct impact on the aspects of society, ultimately
To preserve CIB’s distinct leadership and trusted reputa- environment. We believe the concrete actions we take in or- leading to the betterment of
tion and to make Egypt a better place, sustainability is in- der to manage this impact will raise the awareness of a wider our community. Employees
tegrated in our business model and consists of three main group by inspiring our 5,600 employees. Engaging staff in sustain-
areas: Financial sustainability, Social sustainability and In order to improve its environmental performance, CIB will ability efforts, labor and
working conditions, human
Environmental sustainability. We thereby assure the Bank’s take the necessary steps to measure and reduce its resource
resource policies and life /
fundamental capacity to contribute to economically-, envi- consumption, raise the awareness of employees and collabo-
work balance. Commitment
ronmentally- and socially-sustainable development in mar- rate with suppliers. Areas of development will include resourc- to attracting, retaining and
kets where we operate and in society as a whole. es such as paper, energy, water and solid waste management. developing the best talent in
the market.
Risk Management Measures taken in 2013
CIB has a strong and longstanding commitment to managing Solid Waste Management: To set a strategy for waste man-
the environmental and social risks associated with commer- agement, a number of high-level meetings were conducted
with both private and public waste entities, including one power saving bulbs in some corporate office premises and expected that all CIB employees would have participated in Human Resources: CIB’s recruitment strategy throughout
conducted with representatives of the Ministry of the Envi- some branches. these sessions and will be completely aware of the direction 2013 emphasized greater gender diversification whereby the
ronment in October of 2013. towards sustainability adopted by CIB. percentage of females hired reached 37% of the total number
CIB is in the process of developing a solid waste manage- Water Consumption: Water restrictors were installed in the of hires for the year.
ment system, which will begin with the Nile Tower Corporate Mobtadian premises and the Tiba head offices. Lavatory toi- Green Ideas: Through the aforementioned Sustainability On the Organizational Development side, the HR de-
Office in 2014 as a pilot phase, and expand gradually. let flushers were adjusted to flush 6 liters of water instead of Awareness sessions, management has received 28 new rec- partment followed through with implementing the de-
9 liters. We are now preparing to install these restrictors to ommendations for Quick Win ideas from 18 staff members, partmental action plans set by each department head and
Paper Consumption: Since June 2013, double sided printing the Nile Tower facilities, other corporate office buildings and with some having already been actualized, while others are those recommended by the second HR Employee Engage-
was set as default on all Xerox photocopiers in CIB’s corpo- branches. This action will reduce water consumption by an being taken into consideration. ment survey held in 2012. Enforcing the recommendations
rate offices; these printers represent 80% of our paper con- estimated 20% – 30%. of the survey will serve to establish it as a continuous ex-
sumption and waste. Photography Competition: In October 2013, CIB an- ercise which will reflect the Bank’s leadership ability to
Employees: nounced its inaugural Photography Competition aimed at consistently improve staff engagement regardless of the
Energy Consumption: Beginning in June 2013, the Bank im- Employee Engagement: promoting environmental awareness, in addition to rep- challenges involved.
plemented a PC Sleep Mode initiative proposed by the Green Staff Awareness Sessions: The Learning and Development resenting Egypt’s natural heritage through photographs CIB has always believed in creating an equal opportunity
Team. The benefits include a reduction in depreciation for department is working closely with the Sustainability De- reflecting the country’s diverse environment and ecology atmosphere for all Bank employees, which is very clear in our
computers in the long-run, and reduction in computer kilo- velopment department in raising awareness on the initia- in all its forms. The winning photograph will be used by Code of Conduct. In addition to encouraging non-discrimina-
watts consumption by a minimum of 25% and an estimated tives that CIB has undertaken towards achieving its goal CIB’s Branding Department to promote the ‘CIB Going tory practices, our policies are also highly protective against
40% maximum rate of reduction. CIB has adopted the use of of becoming the No. 1 Bank Going Green. By June 2014 it is Green Program.’ any form of harassment and intimidation. This is evident in
Sustainability Development
management sessions and business plan were presented by CIB was among the first banks to participate in the environ- Sustainability Development Department:
the Frankfurt School of Business and were well-received by ment protection program with the German Development The Sustainability Development Department started in
CIB clients. Bank (KfW). The program targets both public and private January 2013 with an official charter approved 1st March,
Department
Going forward, many more projects and plans are being enterprises and SMEs. Its main objective is to ensure that 2013. The department acts as the organizational focal point
laid down for the coming year to support the SME sector and industrial firms and business enterprises have the proper with various departments to understand the needs of the
the country’s economy. technical assistance related to industrial pollution abate- Sustainability Steering Committee Bank and ensure the integration of sustainable principles
ment technologies. This helps in reducing the emission loads into CIB’s business practices. The department is responsible
Finance Programs and International Donor in accordance with national standards. for the development, monitoring and coordination of CIB’s
funds sustainability efforts including strategies, policies, systems,
CIB’s positive impact on our community is evident in its sup- Environmental Compliance Office Project (ECO) initiatives, quick wins including ongoing branding, training
port of continuous improvement of environment protection This program — which comes under the purview of CIBs Sustainability Green Team and reporting efforts.
projects through its Finance Programs and International Do- environmental compliance office project (ECO) — is funded
nor Funds Division. This division manages agricultural de- through the Danish government and with coordination ef- Sustainability Green Teams:
velopment funds and credit lines provided by government en- forts being led by the Government of Egypt. This project helps Sustainability Advisory Board: At the first Steering Committee meeting in April 2013, 26
tities and international agencies to small, medium and large firms and business enterprises in financing the purchasing The Sustainability Advisory Board, which was chartered in Green Team members were assigned and 11 more have since
scale agrarian businesses. It also manages a microfinance of machines, equipment, construction works and designs re- 14th of March 2013, acts on behalf of the Board in all sustain- volunteered. Green Team members aspire to be CIB’s envi-
portfolio as well as environmentally friendly projects. quired for projects which focus on environmental protection ability-related efforts and concentrates on long-term value ronmental champions, ensuring Going Green awareness,
To date, CIB has disbursed 179,000 microfinance loans and energy efficiency. drivers that advance the twin objective of sustained suc- recommendation of Quick Win ideas, and implementation of
with a total outstanding portfolio of EGP 107 million. cess of the Bank. It approves CIB’s sustainability framework, various sustainability initiatives across the Bank, as it relates
Egyptian Pollution Abatement Project (EPAP II) strategies, policies, international affiliations and member- to their existing jobs.
Environmentally-friendly and Socially-conscious CIB also participates in the second pollution abatement proj- ships, and initiatives.
projects ect (EPAP II). This project provides a financial package to sup- Social and Environmental Assessment Phase
Agricultural Development Program (ADP) port public and private industries to improve their environ- Sustainability Steering Committee: In April 2013, CIB appointed an external consultant to assess
The Agricultural Development Program plays a major role mental status. This project is co-sponsored by the World Bank The Sustainability Steering Committee is chaired by Dr. Na- the current social and environmental practices across the or-
in improving and supporting Egypt’s agricultural sector (WB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Japanese Bank dia Makram Ebeid, and is composed of senior heads from var- ganization, and to assess CIB’s current sustainability perfor-
and the associated supply chain. ADP also aims to raise for International Cooperation (JBIC), the French Development ious Bank departments. The committee meets at least once mance and building blocks. The Sustainability Department
awareness and improve access to finance for SMEs working Agency (AFD), the European Commission (EC), the Govern- every quarter and as often as deemed necessary. Its main coordinated and managed 22 meetings for the consultant with
in the agricultural business. The program looks to estab- ment of Finland in addition to the Government of Egypt. responsibilities are prioritization and review in addition to 16 departments from all over the Bank, where the consultant
came up with an assessment report and main strengths and Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), ments within the two Smart Village buildings. Also, nine work environment where employees could take breaks and
gaps were identified. A Sustainability Assessment Report, in- LEED is intended to help building owners and operators find awareness sessions were conducted targeting employees in host events while promoting CIB’s green image.
cluding suggested steps for action, was prepared in July 2013. and implement ways to be environmentally responsible and the Delta and Alexandria region. To date, 780 employees have
These findings form the basis on which CIB’s Sustainability resource-efficient. participated in these sessions. Smoke Free Environment: The Smart Village building has
Framework Report and Roadmap were prepared. Since October 2013, an external LEED Expert is mandat- been fully non-smoking since October. Almost all corporate
ed to assess the possibility of turning the new smart village Quick Wins office buildings in Cairo were designated as non-smoking
Sustainability Framework building into a LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings Operations Our exciting sustainability journey inspired us to identify buildings beginning in early November 2013.
The framework represents the sustainability guideline for and Maintenance ) certified facility. a number of Quick Win projects that were shared with and
CIB. It articulates the Bank’s strategic commitment to sus- approved by the Sustainability Steering Committee. Some Green Wall: A 21-square-meter living green wall has been
tainable development, sets the foundation for the Bank’s Sustainability Training of these are internal Quick Wins, engaging several depart- fully developed in the new Smart Village building lobby
social and environmental risk management and is designed An ongoing training strategy is being prepared to institu- ments, namely Corporate Services, Premises Projects and in August 2013. The initiative improves air quality in the
to ensure that sustainability is fully integrated across CIB’s tionalize sustainability training at CIB. Raising awareness Branding. Others represent full-fledged projects undertaken building, uses water-efficient technology and reduces the
policies, processes and operations. on sustainability will be included as an integral part of all through external vendors after tendering processes. amount of energy used to maintain a cool temperature
ongoing training programs in the Bank. Several Sustainabil- Implementation of these projects ensures active staff in- within the building.
Sustainability Roadmap ity Training sessions have been conducted since May by the volvement and green teams participation in sustainabil-
The Roadmap identifies the necessary steps and milestones Green Teams to raise awareness on Sustainability. Also, two ity initiatives. These pragmatic activities bring sustain- Awareness and Communication
that have been set for the coming years to achieve CIB’s short Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions were conducted in June ability into focus on the individual level by connecting the Sustainability at CIB is communicated internally through
and long-term sustainability objectives. It highlights what and September, where 20 instructors from various depart- impact of everyday actions at work with sustainability at a periodic Sustainability Newsletter and an organizational
needs to be implemented on the ground, including the devel- ments were trained on how to conduct the awareness ses- home and vice versa and encourage employees to bring intranet site. The site will act as a communication platform
opment, monitoring, implementation responsibilities, and sions across the organization. their positive personal sustainability behaviors into the to inform staff about the sustainability initiative, the roles
estimated time frames for key pillars namely, the Social and The development of social and environmental risk skills workplace. of the sustainability development department and the green
Environmental Management Systems (SEMS), the Direct Im- will be ensured through the selection of a specialized con- teams, green news, and eco-facts.
pact Management Plan (DIMP), Leadership for Energy and sultant of relevant experience to build, develop and deliver Landscaping: In July, the front green area of the Smart Vil-
Environmental Design (LEED), alongside a sustainability Stra- this training to cover all Credit and Risk staff. A total of 18 lage building was planted with low-water consumption
tegic Plan, Branding initiatives and Sustainability Reporting. selected members from Business and Risk Groups attended plants to provide an appealing sustainable landscape, and to
a two-day workshop in September. It is anticipated that the contribute to building environmental awareness.
LEED attendees will play a pivotal role in the upcoming develop-
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is a ment of SEMS. Rooftop Garden: In June 2013 the rooftop garden was de-
third-party certification program and an internationally ac- Beginning in October, 24 staff sustainability awareness veloped on the top floor of the new Smart Village building,
cepted benchmark for the design, construction and opera- sessions were conducted, covering the Strategic Relations, where fresh and organic vegetables and fruits are grown for
tion of high performance green buildings. Operations, IT, Human Resource and Call Center depart- home use. The rationale is to create a relaxing and healthy
financial
statements
Separate Financials
Auditors’ Report 88
Balance Sheet 90
Income Statement 91
Cash Flow 92
Changes in Shareholder’s Equity 94
Notes 96
Consolidated Financials
Auditors’ Report 140
Balance Sheet 142
Income Statement 143
Cash Flow 144
Shareholder’s Equity 146
Notes 148
86 Annual Report 2013 Annual Report 2013 87
Financial Statements: separate Financial Statements: separate
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E
Separate balance sheet as at December 31, 2013 Separate income statement for the year ended
December 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Notes Notes
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Cash and balances with Central Bank 15 4,796,240,354 5,393,974,124 Interest and similar income 9,509,874,663 7,845,913,494
Due from banks 16 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034 Interest and similar expense (4,460,113,281) (3,945,237,550)
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 17 23,654,812,174 7,978,030,413 Net interest income 6 5,049,761,382 3,900,675,944
Trading financial assets 18 2,246,347,806 1,472,281,763
Loans and advances to banks 19 132,422,732 1,178,867,739 Fee and commission income 1,316,916,389 942,867,320
Loans and advances to customers 20 41,837,951,712 40,698,313,773 Fee and commission expense (127,965,091) (107,365,742)
Derivative financial instruments 21 103,085,538 137,459,761 Net fee and commission income 7 1,188,951,298 835,501,578
Financial investments
- Available for sale 22 23,363,501,695 21,161,884,032 Dividend income 8 19,803,451 32,234,196
- Held to maturity 22 4,187,173,991 4,205,753,328 Net trading income 9 759,972,323 565,727,965
Investments in subsidiary and associates 23 599,276,660 938,033,700 Profit (Losses) from financial investments 22 (381,156,748) (116,514,246)
Investment property 24 9,695,686 10,395,686 Administrative expenses 10 (1,726,520,973) (1,444,645,467)
Other assets 25 2,879,794,496 2,459,025,844 Other operating (expenses) income 11 (155,016,845) (109,790,791)
Deferred tax 33 83,755,441 129,133,209 Impairment (charge) release for credit losses 12 (915,581,874) (609,971,077)
Property, plant and equipment 26 964,538,516 684,527,896 Profit before income tax 3,840,212,014 3,053,218,102
Total assets 113,752,267,766 94,405,391,302
Liabilities and equity Income tax expense 13 (1,179,708,811) (884,498,673)
Liabilities Deferred tax 33 & 13 (45,377,768) 33,991,482
Due to banks 27 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716 Net profit for the year 2,615,125,435 2,202,710,911
Due to customers 28 96,940,270,000 78,834,726,890
Derivative financial instruments 21 114,878,583 119,099,260 Earning per share 14
Other liabilities 30 2,625,755,491 2,034,351,571 Basic 2.67 2.34
Long term loans 29 132,153,227 80,495,238 Diluted 2.63 2.31
Other provisions 31 450,755,558 310,648,113
Total liabilities 101,637,222,899 83,094,183,788
Equity
Issued and paid in capital 32 9,002,435,690 5,972,275,410
Reserves 32 307,223,285 2,970,458,093
Reserve for employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 190,260,457 164,761,121
Retained earnings (losses) - 1,001,979
Total equity 9,499,919,432 9,108,496,603
Net profit for the year after tax 2,615,125,435 2,202,710,911
Total equity and net profit for year 12,115,044,867 11,311,207,514
Total liabilities and equity 113,752,267,766 94,405,391,302
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E
Separate cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2013 Separate cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2013
(Cont.)
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Cash flow from operating activities Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the year 11,758,996,230 5,536,080,095
Profit before income tax 3,840,212,014 3,053,218,102
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by Cash and cash equivalent comprise:
operating activities Cash and balances with Central Bank 4,796,240,354 5,393,974,124
Depreciation 202,345,252 167,225,901 Due from banks 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Impairment charge for credit losses 915,581,874 609,971,077 Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,654,812,174 7,978,030,413
Other provisions charges 129,104,495 51,616,932 Obligatory reserve balance with CBE (3,224,658,841) (3,093,283,199)
Trading financial investments revaluation differences 17,695,722 (78,642,848) Due from banks (time deposits) more than three months (5,148,331,397) (4,637,273,016)
Available for sale and held to maturity investments exchange Treasury bills with maturity more than three months (17,212,737,025) (8,063,078,261)
(124,230,792) (60,242,239)
revaluation differences Total cash and cash equivalent 11,758,996,230 5,536,080,095
Financial investments impairment charge (release) (6,267,555) 7,902,478
Utilization of other provisions (5,633,785) (12,294,615)
Other provisions no longer used (141,521) (531,054)
Exchange differences of other provisions 16,778,256 7,230,941
Profits from selling property, plant and equipment (740,692) (2,387,583)
Profits from selling financial investments (1,656,257) (519,013)
Shares based payments 89,181,563 79,068,829
Investments in subsidiary and associates revaluation 346,284,340 89,736,000
Real estate investments impairment charges (release) - (371,000)
Operating profits before changes in operating assets and liabilities 5,418,512,914 3,910,981,908
Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year The cost method is applied to account for investments in subsidiaries and associates, whereby, investments are recorded
based on the acquisition cost including any goodwill, deducting any impairment losses, and dividends are recorded in
ended on December 31, 2013 the income statement in the adoption of the distribution of these profits and evidence of the Bank right to collect them.
The separate financial statements of the Bank should be read with its consolidated financial statements, for the period Valuation differences resulting from the non-monetary items include gains and losses of the change in fair value of such
ended on December 31, 2013 to get complete information on the Bank’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows equity instruments held at fair value through profit and loss, as for recognition of the differences of valuation resulting
and changes in ownership rights. from equity instruments classified as financial investments available for sale within the fair value reserve in equity.
2.2.2 Associates Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition.
Associates are all entities over which the Bank has significant influence but do not reach to the extent of control, generally
accompanying a shareholding between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. 2.5.1. Financial assets at fair value through profit or lossThis category has two sub-categories:
• Financial assets held for trading.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the purchase of subsidiaries. The cost of an acquisition is • Financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss at inception.
measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus any
costs directly related to the acquisition. The excess of the cost of an acquisition over the Bank share of the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. A gain on acquisition is recognized in profit or loss if there is an
excess of the Bank’s share of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired over the cost of the acquisition.
A financial asset is classified as held for trading if it is acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repur- Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets designated at fair value through profit or
chasing in the short term or if it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for loss’ are recognized in the income statement in ‘net income from financial instruments designated at fair value’. Gains and
which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short term profit making. Derivatives are also categorized as held for losses arising from changes in the fair value of available for sale investments are recognized directly in equity, until the
trading unless they are designated as hedging instruments. financial assets are either sold or become impaired. When available-for-sale financial assets are sold, the cumulative gain
or loss previously recognized in equity is recognized in profit or loss.
Financial instruments, other than those held for trading, are classified as financial assets designated at fair value through
profit and loss if they meet one or more of the criteria set out below: Interest income is recognized on available for sale debt securities using the effective interest method, calculated over the
• When the designation eliminates or significantly reduces measurement and recognition inconsistencies that would arise asset’s expected life. Premiums and discounts arising on the purchase are included in the calculation of effective interest
from measuring financial assets or financial liabilities, on different bases. Under this criterion, an accounting mismatch rates. Dividends are recognized in the income statement when the right to receive payment has been established.
would arise if the debt securities issued were accounted for at amortized cost, because the related derivatives are mea-
sured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized in the income statement. The main classes of financial instru- The fair values of quoted investments in active markets are based on current bid prices. If there is no active market for a
ments designated by the Bank are loans and advances and long-term debt issues. financial asset, or no current demand prices available the Bank measures fair value using valuation models. These include
• Applies to groups of financial assets, financial liabilities or combinations thereof that are managed, and their performance the use of recent arm’s length transactions, discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models and other valuation
evaluated, on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, and where models commonly used by market participants. If the Bank has not been able to estimate the fair value of equity instru-
information about the groups of financial instruments is reported to management on that basis. ments classified available for sale, value is measured at cost less any impairment in value.
• Relates to financial instruments containing one or more embedded derivatives that significantly modify the cash flows
resulting from those financial instruments, including certain debt issues and debt securities held. Available for sale investments that would have met the definition of loans and receivables at initial recognition may be
reclassified out to loans and advances or financial assets held to maturity. In all cases, when the Bank has the intent and
Any financial derivative initially recognized at fair value can’t be reclassified during the holding period. Re-classification ability to hold these financial assets in the foreseeable future or till maturity. The financial asset is reclassified at its fair
is not allowed for any financial instrument initially recognized at fair value through profit and loss. value on the date of reclassification, and any profits or losses that have been recognized previously in equity, are treated
based on the following:
2.5.2. Loans and advances • If the financial asset has a fixed maturity, gains or losses are amortized over the remaining life of the investment using the
Loans and advances are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an effective interest rate method. In case of subsequent impairment of the financial asset, the previously recognized unreal-
active market, other than: ized gains or losses in equity are recognized directly in the profits and losses.
- Those that the Bank intends to sell immediately or in the short term, which is classified as held for trading, or those that • In the case of financial asset which has infinite life, any previously recognized profit and loss in equity will remain until the
the Bank upon initial recognition designates as at fair value through profit and loss. sale of the asset or its disposal, in the case of impairment of the value of the financial asset after the re-classification, any
• Those that the Bank upon initial recognition designates and available for sale; or gain or loss previously recognized in equity is recycled to the profits and losses.
• Those for which the holder may not recover substantially all of its initial investment, other than credit deterioration. • If the Bank adjusts its estimates of payments or receipts of a financial asset that in return adjusts the carrying amount of
the asset (or group of financial assets) to reflect the actual cash inflows, the carrying value is recalculated based on the
2.5.3. Held to maturity financial investments present value of estimated future cash flows at the effective yield of the financial instrument and the differences are rec-
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturi- ognized in profit and loss.
ties that the Bank’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold till maturity. If the Bank has to sell other • In all cases, if the Bank re-classifies financial asset in accordance with the above criteria and increases its estimate of the
than an insignificant amount of held-to-maturity assets, the entire category would be reclassified as available for sale proceeds of future cash flow, this increase adjusts the effective interest rate of this asset only without affecting the invest-
unless in necessary cases subject to regulatory approval. ment book value.
2.5.4. Available for sale financial investments 2.6. Offsetting financial instruments
Available-for-sale investments are those intended to be held for an indefinite period of time, which may be sold in response Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet if, and only if, there is a legally
to needs for liquidity or changes in interest rates, exchange rates or equity prices. enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to be settled on a net basis.
The following are applied in respect to all financial assets:
Agreements of repos & reverse repos are shown by the net in the financial statement in treasury bills and other govern-
Debt securities and equity shares intended to be held on a continuing basis, other than those designated at fair value, are mental notes.
classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Financial investments are recognized on trade date, when the group
enters into contractual arrangements with counterparties to purchase securities. 2.7. Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
Derivatives are recognized initially, and subsequently, at fair value. Fair values of exchange traded derivatives are ob-
Financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value tained from quoted market prices. Fair values of over-the-counter derivatives are obtained using valuation techniques,
through profit and loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit and loss are initially recognized at fair value, including discounted cash flow models and option pricing models. Derivatives are classified as assets when their fair value
and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. is positive and as liabilities when their fair value is negative.
Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or when the Embedded derivatives in other financial instruments, such as conversion option in a convertible bond, are treated as
Bank transfers substantially all risks and rewards of the ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognized when they are separate derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract,
extinguished, that is, when the obligation is discharged, cancelled or expired. provided that the host contract is not classified as at fair value through profit and loss. These embedded derivatives are
measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in income statement unless the Bank chooses to designate
Available-for-sale, held–for-trading and financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently the hybrid contract as at fair value through net trading income through profit and loss.
measured at fair value. Loans, receivables and held-to-maturity investments are subsequently measured at amortized
cost.
The timing method of recognition in profit and loss, of any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of deriva-
tives, depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and the nature of the item being hedged. 2.9. Fee and commission income
The Bank designates certain derivatives as: Fees charged for servicing a loan or facility that is measured at amortized cost, are recognized as revenue as the service
• Hedging instruments of the risks associated with fair value changes of recognized assets or liabilities or firm commit- is provided. Fees and commissions on non-performing or impaired loans or receivables cease to be recognized as income
ments (fair value hedge). and are rather recorded off balance sheet. These are recognized as revenue, on a cash basis, only when interest income
• Hedging of risks relating to future cash flows attributable to a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast on those loans is recognized in profit and loss, at that time, fees and commissions that represent an integral part of the
transaction (cash flow hedge) effective interest rate of a financial asset, are treated as an adjustment to the effective interest rate of that financial asset.
• Hedge accounting is used for derivatives designated in a hedging relationship when the following criteria are met.
Commitment fees and related direct costs for loans and advances where draw down is probable are deferred and recog-
At the inception of the hedging relationship, the Bank documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and nized as an adjustment to the effective interest on the loan once drawn. Commitment fees in relation to facilities where
the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. draw down is not probable are recognized at the maturity of the term of the commitment.
Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge, and on ongoing basis, the Bank documents whether the hedging instrument
is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. Fees are recognized on the debt instruments that are measured at fair value through profit and loss on initial recognition
and syndicated loan fees received by the Bank are recognized when the syndication has been completed and the Bank
At the inception of the hedge, and on ongoing basis, the Bank documents whether the hedging instrument is expected to does not hold any portion of it or holds a part at the same effective interest rate used for the other participants portions.
be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.
Commission and fee arising from negotiating, or participating in the negotiation of a transaction for a third party such as
2.7.1. Fair value hedge the arrangement of the acquisition of shares or other securities and the purchase or sale of properties are recognized upon
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as fair value hedges are recognized in profit completion of the underlying transaction in the income statement .
and loss immediately together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the
hedged risk. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the changes in the fair value of Other management advisory and service fees are recognized based on the applicable service contracts, usually on accrual
the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the ‘net interest income’ line item of the income state- basis. Financial planning fees related to investment funds are recognized steadily over the period in which the service is
ment. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in profit and loss in ‘net trading income’. provided. The same principle is applied for wealth management; financial planning and custody services that are provided
on the long term are recognized on the accrual basis also.
When the hedging instrument is no longer qualified for hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of a
hedged item, measured at amortized cost, arising from the hedged risk is amortized to profit and loss from that date using 2.10. Dividend income
the effective interest method. Dividends are recognized in the income statement when the right to collect it is declared.
2.7.2. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 2.11. Sale and repurchase agreements
All gains and losses from changes in the fair values of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized Securities may be lent or sold according to a commitment to repurchase (Repos) are reclassified in the financial state-
immediately in the income statement. These gains and losses are reported in ‘net trading income’, except where deriva- ments and deducted from treasury bills balance. Securities borrowed or purchased according to a commitment to re-
tives are managed in conjunction with financial instruments designated at fair value , in which case gains and losses are sell them (Reverse Repos) are reclassified in the financial statements and added to treasury bills balance. The difference
reported in ‘net income from financial instruments designated at fair value’. between sale and repurchase price is treated as interest and accrued over the life of the agreements using the effective
interest rate method.
2.8. Interest income and expense
Interest income and expense for all financial instruments except for those classified as held-for-trading or designated at 2.12. Impairment of financial assets
fair value are recognized in ‘interest income’ and ‘interest expense’ in the income statement using the effective interest 2.12.1. Financial assets carried at amortised cost
method. The Bank assesses on each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of fi-
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset or a financial liability and nancial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired only if there is objective evidence of
of allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that ex- impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event/s’) and
actly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when that loss event/s has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that
appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. When calculating the can be reliably estimated.
effective interest rate, the Bank estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument (for
example, prepayment options) but does not consider future credit losses. The calculation includes all fees and points paid The criteria that the Bank uses to determine that there is objective evidence of an impairment loss include:
or received between parties to the contract that represents an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs • Cash flow difficulties experienced by the borrower ( e.g, equity ratio, net income percentage of sales).
and all other premiums or discounts. • Violation of the conditions of the loan agreement such as non-payment.
Once loans or debts are classified as nonperforming or impaired, the revenue of interest income will not be recognized • Initiation of bankruptcy proceedings.
and will be recorded off balance sheet, and are recognized as income subsequently based on a cash basis according to the • Deterioration of the borrower’s competitive position.
following: • The Bank for reasons of economic or legal financial difficulties of the borrower by granting concessions may not agree with
• When all arrears are collected for consumer loans, personnel mortgages and micro-finance loans. the Bank granted in normal circumstances.
• When calculated interest for corporate are capitalized according to the rescheduling agreement conditions until paying • Deterioration in the value of collateral or deterioration of the creditworthiness of the borrower.
25% from rescheduled payments for a minimum performing period of one year, if the customer continues to perform, the
calculated interest will be recognized in interest income (interest on the performing rescheduling agreement balance)
without the marginalized before the rescheduling agreement which will be recognized in interest income after the settle-
ment of the outstanding loan balance.
The objective evidence of impairment loss for a group of financial assets is observable data indicating that there is a the assets are impaired. During periods start from first of January 2009, the decrease consider significant when it became
measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a portfolio of financial assets since the initial recognition 10% from the book value of the financial instrument and the decrease consider to be extended if it continues for period
of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the portfolio, for more than 9 months, and if the mentioned evidences become available then any cumulative gains or losses previously
instance an increase in the default rates for a particular banking product. recognized in equity are recognized in the income statement , in respect of available for sale equity securities, impairment
losses previously recognized in profit and loss are not reversed through the income statement.
The Bank estimates the period between a losses occurring and its identification for each specific portfolio. In general, the
periods used vary between three months to twelve months. If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of a debt instrument classified as available for sale increases and the increase
• The Bank first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individu- can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in the income statement, the
ally significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant and in this field the impairment loss is reversed through the income statement to the extent of previously recognized impairment charge from
following are considered: equity to income statement.
• If the Bank determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, wheth-
er significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collec- 2.13. Real estate investments
tively assesses them for impairment according to historical default ratios. The real estate investments represent lands and buildings owned by the Bank in order to obtain rental returns or capital gains and
• If the Bank determines that an objective evidence of financial asset impairment exist that is individually assessed for im- therefore do not include real estate assets which the Bank exercised its work through or those that have owned by the Bank as settle-
pairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of ment of debts. The accounting treatment is the same used with property, plant and equipment.
impairment.
2.14. Property, plant and equipment
The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of esti- Lands and buildings comprise mainly branches and offices. All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost
mated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s less depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisi-
original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and tion of the items.
the amount of the loss is recognized in the income statement. If a loan or held to maturity investment has a variable inter-
est rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is prob-
contract when there is objective evidence for asset impairment. As a practical expedient, the Bank may measure impair- able that future economic benefits will flow to the Bank and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs
ment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. and maintenance are charged to other operating expenses during the financial period in which they are incurred.
The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralized financial asset reflects the cash Land is not depreciated. Depreciation of other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their residual
flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is values over estimated useful lives, as follows:
probable.
Buildings 20 years.
For the purposes of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis of similar credit risk Leasehold improvements 3 years, or over the period of the lease if less
characteristics (i.e., on the basis of the group’s grading process that considers asset type, industry, geographical location, Furniture and safes 5 years.
collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors). Those characteristics are relevant to the estimation of future Typewriters, calculators and air-conditions 8 years
cash flows for groups of such assets by being indicative of the debtors’ ability to pay all amounts due according to the con- Transportations 5 years
tractual terms of the assets being evaluated. Computers and core systems 3/10 years
Fixtures and fittings 3 years
For the purposes of evaluation of impairment for a group of a financial assets according to historical default ratios future
cash flows in a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of the The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, on each balance sheet date. De-
contractual cash flows of the assets in the Bank and historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics preciable assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
similar to those in the Bank. Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the amount may not be recovered. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable value if the as-
effects of current conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical loss experience is based and to remove set’s carrying amount exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s fair
the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not currently exist. value less costs to sell and value in use.
Estimates of changes in future cash flows for groups of assets should be reflected together with changes in related observ- Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the selling proceeds with the asset carrying amount and
able data from period to period (e.g. changes in unemployment rates, property prices, payment status, or other indicative charged to other operating expenses in the income statement.
factors of changes in the probability of losses in the Bank and their magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used
for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the Bank. 2.15. Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not amortized -except goodwill- and are tested annually for impairment. As-
2.12.2. Available for sale investments sets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
The Bank assesses on each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s
financial assets classify under available for sale is impaired. In the case of equity investments classified as available for carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining whether
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell or value in use. Assets are tested for impair- Provisions for obligations, other than those for credit risk or employee benefits, due within more than 12 months from the
ment with reference to the lowest level of cash generating unit(s). A previously recognized impairment loss relating to a balance sheet date are recognized based on the present value of the best estimate of the consideration required to settle
fixed asset may be reversed in part or in full when a change in circumstances leads to a change in the estimates used to the present obligation on the balance sheet date. An appropriate pretax discount rate that reflects the time value of money
determine the fixed asset’s recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the fixed asset will only be increased up to the is used to calculate the present value of such provisions. For obligations due within less than twelve months from the bal-
amount that the original impairment not been recognized. ance sheet date, provisions are calculated based on undiscounted expected cash outflows unless the time value of money
has a significant impact on the amount of provision, then it is measured at the present value.
2.16. Leases
The accounting treatment for the finance lease is complied with law 95/1995, if the contract entitles the lessee to purchase 2.19. Share based payments
the asset at a specified date and predefined value, or the current value of the total lease payments representing at least 90% The Bank applies an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan. The fair value of equity instruments recognized as
of the value of the asset. The other leases contracts are considered operating leases contracts. an expense over the vesting period using appropriate valuation models, taking into account the terms and conditions
upon which the equity instruments were granted. The vesting period is the period during which all the specified vesting
2.16.1. Being lessee conditions of a share-based payment arrangement are to be satisfied. Vesting conditions include service conditions, per-
Finance lease contract recognizes the lease cost, including the cost of maintenance of the leased assets in the income formance conditions and market performance conditions are taken into account when estimating the fair value of equity
statement for the period in which they occurred. If the Bank decides to exercise the right to purchase the leased asset the instruments on the date of grant. On each balance sheet date the number of options that are expected to be exercised are
leased assets are capitalized and included in ‘property, plant and equipment’ and depreciated over the useful life of the estimated. Recognizes estimate changes, if any, in the income statement, and a corresponding adjustment to equity over
expected remaining life of the asset in the same manner as similar assets. the remaining vesting period.
Operating lease payments leases are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the periods of the leases and are included
in ‘general and administrative expenses’. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value) and
share premium when the options are exercised.
2.16.2. Being lessor
For finance lease, assets are recorded in the property, plant and equipment in the balance sheet and amortized over the 2.20. Income tax
expected useful life of this asset in the same manner as similar assets. Lease income is recognized on the basis of rate of re- Income tax on the profit and loss for the period and deferred tax are recognized in the income statement except for income
turn on the lease in addition to an amount corresponding to the cost of depreciation for the period. The difference between tax relating to items of equity that are recognized directly in equity.
the recognized rental income and the total finance lease clients’ accounts is transferred to the in the income statement
until the expiration of the lease to be reconciled with a net book value of the leased asset. Maintenance and insurance Income tax is recognized based on net taxable profit using the tax rates applicable on the date of the balance sheet in ad-
expenses are charged to the income statement when incurred to the extent that they are not charged to the tenant. dition to tax adjustments for previous years.
In case there is objective evidence that the Bank will not be able to collect the of financial lease obligations, the finance Deferred taxes arising from temporary time differences between the book value of assets and liabilities are recognized in
lease payments are reduced to the recoverable amount. accordance with the principles of accounting and value according to the foundations of the tax, this is determining the
value of deferred tax on the expected manner to realize or settle the values of assets and liabilities, using tax rates appli-
For assets leased under operating lease it appears in the balance sheet under property, plant and equipment, and depre- cable on the date of the balance sheet.
ciated over the expected useful life of the asset in the same way as similar assets, and the lease income recorded less any
discounts given to the lessee on a straight-line method over the contract period. Deferred tax assets of the Bank recognized when there is likely to be possible to achieve profits subject to tax in the future
to be possible through to use that asset, and is reducing the value of deferred tax assets with part of that will come from
2.17. Cash and cash equivalents tax benefit expected during the following years, that in the case of expected high benefit tax, deferred tax assets will in-
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise balances with less than three months’ crease within the limits of the above reduced.
maturity from the date of acquisition, including cash and non-restricted balances with central banks, treasury bills and
other eligible bills, loans and advances to banks, amounts due from other banks and short-term government securities. 2.21. Borrowings
Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at
2.18. Other provisions amortized cost also any difference between proceeds net of transaction costs and the redemption value is recognized in
Provisions for restructuring costs and legal claims are recognized when the Bank has present legal or constructive obliga- the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
tions as a result of past events; where it is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefit will be necessary to settle
the obligation, and it can be reliably estimated. 2.22. Dividends
Dividends on ordinary shares and profit sharing are recognized as a charge of equity upon the general assembly approval.
In case of similar obligations, the related cash outflow should be determined in order to settle these obligations as a group. Profit sharing includes the employees’ profit share and the Board of Directors’ remuneration as prescribed by the Bank’s
The provision is recognized even in case of minor probability that cash outflow will occur for an item of these obligations. articles of incorporation and the corporate law.
When a provision is wholly or partially no longer required, it is reversed through profit or loss under other operating in- 2.23. Comparatives
come (expenses). Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in the presentation of the current period where necessary.
3. Financial risk management Loss given default or loss severity represents the Bank expectation of the extent of loss on a claim should default occur. It is
The Bank’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks and those activities involve the analysis, evaluation, acceptance and expressed as percentage loss per unit of exposure and typically varies by type of counterparty, type and seniority of claim
management of some degree of risk or combination of risks. Taking risk is core to the financial business, and the operational and availability of collateral or other credit mitigation.
risks are an inevitable consequence of being in business. The Bank’s aim is therefore to achieve an appropriate balance between
risk and rewards and minimize potential adverse effects on the Bank’s financial performance. The most important types of fi- 3.1.1.2. Debt instruments and treasury and other bills
nancial risks are credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and other operating risks. Also market risk includes exchange rate risk, For debt instruments and bills, external rating such as standard and poor’s rating or their equivalents are used for man-
rate of return risk and other prices risks. aging of the credit risk exposures, and if this rating is not available, then other ways similar to those used with the credit
customers are uses. The investments in those securities and bills are viewed as a way to gain a better credit quality map-
The Bank’s risk management policies are designed to identify and analyze these risks, to set appropriate risk limits and con- ping and maintain a readily available source to meet the funding requirement at the same time.
trols, and to monitor the risks and adherence to limits by means of reliable and up-to-date information systems. The Bank
regularly reviews its risk management policies and systems to reflect changes in markets, products and emerging best practice. 3.1.2. Risk limit control and mitigation policies
The Bank manages, limits and controls concentrations of credit risk wherever they are identified − in particular, to indi-
Risk management is carried out by risk department under policies approved by the Board of Directors. Bank treasury identifies, vidual counterparties and banks, and to industries and countries.
evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Bank’s operating units.
The Bank structures the levels of credit risk it undertakes by placing limits on the amount of risk accepted in relation to
The Board provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as written policies covering specific areas, such as for- one borrower, or groups of borrowers, and to geographical and industry segments. Such risks are monitored on a revolving
eign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative financial instruments and non-derivative financial instruments. basis and subject to an annual or more frequent review, when considered necessary. Limits on the level of credit risk by
In addition, credit risk management is responsible for the independent review of risk management and the control environment. individual, counterparties, product, and industry sector and by country are approved quarterly by the Board of Directors.
3.1. Credit risk The exposure to any one borrower including banks and brokers is further restricted by sub-limits covering on- and off-
The Bank takes on exposure to credit risk, which is the risk that counterparty will cause a financial loss for the Bank by balance sheet exposures, and daily delivery risk limits in relation to trading items such as forward foreign exchange con-
failing to discharge an obligation. Management therefore carefully manages its exposure to credit risk. Credit exposures tracts. Actual exposures against limits are monitored daily.
arise principally in loans and advances, debt securities and other bills. There is also credit risk in off-balance sheet finan-
cial arrangements such as loan commitments. The credit risk management and control are centralized in a credit risk Exposure to credit risk is also managed through regular analysis of the ability of borrowers and potential borrowers to
management team in bank treasury and reported to the Board of Directors and head of each business unit regularly. meet interest and capital repayment obligations and by changing these lending limits where appropriate.
Some other specific control and mitigation measures are outlined below:
3.1.1. Credit risk measurement
3.1.1.1. Loans and advances to banks and customers 3.1.2.1. Collateral
In measuring credit risk of loans and facilities to banks and customers at a counterparty level, the Bank reflects three The Bank sets a range of policies and practices to mitigate credit risk. The most traditional of these is the taking of security
components (i) the ‘probability of default’ by the client or counterparty on its contractual obligations (ii) current expo- for funds advances, which is common practice. The Bank implements guidelines on the acceptability of specific classes of
sures to the counterparty and its likely future development, from which the Bank derive the ‘exposure at default’; and (iii) collateral or credit risk mitigation. The principal collateral types for loans and advances are:
the likely recovery ratio on the defaulted obligations (the ‘loss given default’). • Mortgages over residential properties.
• Mortgage business assets such as premises, and inventory.
These credit risk measurements, which reflect expected loss (the ‘expected loss model’) are required by the Basel commit- • Mortgage financial instruments such as debt securities and equities.
tee on banking regulations and the supervisory practices (the Basel committee), and are embedded in the Bank’s daily
operational management. The operational measurements can be contrasted with impairment allowances required under Longer-term finance and lending to corporate entities are generally secured; revolving individual credit facilities are
EAS 26, which are based on losses that have been incurred on the balance sheet date (the ‘incurred loss model’) rather generally unsecured. In addition, in order to minimize the credit loss the Bank will seek additional collateral from the
than expected losses (note 3.1). counterparty as soon as impairment indicators are noticed for the relevant individual loans and advances.
The Bank assesses the probability of default of individual counterparties using internal rating tools tailored to the various Collateral held as security for financial assets other than loans and advances is determined by the nature of the instru-
categories of counterparty. They have been developed internally and combine statistical analysis with credit officer judg- ment. Debt securities, treasury and other governmental securities are generally unsecured, with the exception of asset-
ment and are validated, where appropriate. Clients of the Bank are segmented into four rating classes. The Bank’s rating backed securities and similar instruments, which are secured by portfolios of financial instruments.
scale, which is shown below, reflects the range of default probabilities defined for each rating class. This means that, in
principle, exposures migrate between classes as the assessment of their probability of default changes. The rating tools 3.1.2.2. Derivatives
are kept under review and upgraded as necessary. The Bank regularly validates the performance of the rating and their The Bank maintains strict control limits on net open derivative positions (i.e., the difference between purchase and sale
predictive power with regard to default events. contracts), by both amount and term. At any one time, the amount subject to credit risk is limited to the current fair value
of instruments that are favorable to the Bank (i.e., assets with positive fair value), which in relation to derivatives is only a
Bank’s rating description of the grade small fraction of the contract, or notional values used to express the volume of instruments outstanding. This credit risk
1 performing loans exposure is managed as part of the overall lending limits with customers, together with potential exposures from market
2 regular watching movements. Collateral or other security is not usually obtained for credit risk exposures on these instruments, except
3 watch list where the Bank requires margin deposits from counterparties.
4 non-performing loans
Settlement risk arises in any situation where a payment in cash, securities or equities is made in the expectation of a cor- The internal rating tools assists management to determine whether objective evidence of impairment exists under EAS
responding receipt in cash, securities or equities. Daily settlement limits are established for each counterparty to cover 26, based on the following criteria set by the Bank:
the aggregate of all settlement risk arising from the Bank market transactions on any single day. • Cash flow difficulties experienced by the borrower or debtor
• Breach of loan covenants or conditions
3.1.2.3. Master netting arrangements • Initiation of bankruptcy proceedings
The Bank further restricts its exposure to credit losses by entering into master netting arrangements with counterpar- • Deterioration of the borrower’s competitive position
ties with which it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master netting arrangements do not generally result • Bank granted concessions may not be approved under normal circumstances due to economic, legal reasons and financial
in an offset of balance sheet assets and liabilities, as transactions are usually settled on a gross basis. However, the credit difficulties facing the borrower
risk associated with favorable contracts is reduced by a master netting arrangement to the extent that if a default occurs, • Deterioration of the collateral value
all amounts with the counterparty are terminated and settled on a net basis. The Bank overall exposure to credit risk on • Deterioration of the credit situation
derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements can change substantially within a short period, as it is af-
fected by each transaction subject to the arrangement. The Bank’s policy requires the review of all financial assets that are above materiality thresholds at least annually or more
regularly when circumstances require. Impairment provisions on individually assessed accounts are determined by an
3.1.2.4. Credit related commitments evaluation of the incurred loss at balance-sheet date, and are applied to all significant accounts individually. The assess-
The primary purpose of these instruments is to ensure that funds are available to a customer as required. Guarantees and ment normally encompasses collateral held (including re-confirmation of its enforceability) and the anticipated receipts
standby letters of credit carry the same credit risk as loans. Documentary and commercial letters of credit – which are for that individual account. Collective impairment provisions are provided portfolios of homogenous assets by using the
written undertakings by the Bank on behalf of a customer authorizing a third party to draw drafts on the Bank up to a available historical loss experience, experienced judgment and statistical techniques.
stipulated amount under specific terms and conditions – are collateralized by the underlying shipments of goods to which
they relate and therefore carry less risk than a direct loan. 3.1.4. Pattern of measuring the general banking risk
In addition to the four categories of the Bank’s internal credit ratings indicated in note 3.1.1, management classifies loans
Commitments to extend credit represent unused portions of authorizations to extend credit in the form of loans, guaran- and advances based on more detailed subgroups in accordance with the CBE regulations. Assets exposed to credit risk
tees or letters of credit. With respect to credit risk on commitments to extend credit, the Bank is potentially exposed to in these categories are classified according to detailed rules and terms depending heavily on information relevant to the
loss in an amount equal to the total unused commitments. However, the likely amount of loss is less than the total unused customer, his activity, financial position and his repayment track record. The Bank calculates required provisions for
commitments, as most commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit stan- impairment of assets exposed to credit risk, including commitments relating to credit on the basis of rates determined
dards. The Bank monitors the term to maturity of credit commitments because longer-term commitments generally have by CBE. In case, the provision required for impairment losses as per CBE credit worthiness rules exceeds the required
a greater degree of credit risk than shorter-term commitments. provisions by the application used in balance sheet preparation in accordance with EAS. That excess shall be debited to
retained earnings and carried to the general banking risk reserve in the equity section. Such reserve is always adjusted, on
3.1.3. Impairment and provisioning policies a regular basis, by any increase or decrease so, that reserve shall always be equivalent to the amount of increase between
The internal rating system described in Note 3.1.1 focus on the credit-quality mapping from the lending and investment the two provisions. Such reserve is not available for distribution.
activities perspective. Conversely, for only financial reporting purposes impairment losses are recognized for that has
been incurred on the balance sheet date when there is an objective evidence of impairment. Due to the different method- Below is a statement of institutional worthiness according to internal ratings compared with CBE ratings and rates of
ologies applied, the amount of incurred impairment losses in balance sheet are usually lower than the amount determined provisions needed for assets impairment related to credit risk:
from the expected loss model that is used for internal operational management and CBE regulation purposes.
CBE Rating Categorization Provision% Internal rating Categorization
The impairment provision reported in balance sheet at the end of the period is derived from each of the four internal credit 1 Low risk 0% 1 Performing loans
risk ratings. However, the majority of the impairment provision is usually driven by the last two rating degrees. The follow- 2 Average risk 1% 1 Performing loans
ing table illustrates the proportional distribution of loans and advances reported in the balance sheet for each of the four 3 Satisfactory risk 1% 1 Performing loans
internal credit risk ratings of the Bank and their relevant impairment losses: 4 Reasonable risk 2% 1 Performing loans
5 Acceptable risk 2% 1 Performing loans
December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 6 Marginally acceptable risk 3% 2 Regular watching
Bank’s rating 7 Watch list 5% 3 Watch list
Loans and Impairment Loans and Impairment
advances (%) provision (%) advances (%) provision (%) 8 Substandard 20% 4 Non performing loans
9 Doubtful 50% 4 Non performing loans
1-Performing loans 87.71 31.49 89.99 40.84
10 Bad debts 100% 4 Non performing loans
2-Regular watching 4.90 5.32 5.89 8.56
3-Watch list 3.43 19.93 0.49 2.01
4-Non-Performing Loans 3.96 43.26 3.63 48.58
3.1.5. Maximum exposure to credit risk before collateral held 3.1.6. Loans and advances
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Loans and advances are summarized as follows:
In balance sheet items exposed to credit risk EGP EGP Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,654,812,174 11,153,742,074 EGP EGP
Trading financial assets: Loans and Loans and Loans and Loans and
- Debt instruments 2,047,967,761 1,138,056,688 advances to advances to advances to advances to
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 customers banks customers banks
Less:Impairment provision (21,410,562) (29,298,630) Neither past due nor impaired 40,832,064,380 123,630,395 40,779,399,095 1,176,571,369
Gross loans and advances to customers Past due but not impaired 2,790,527,143 - 785,027,964 -
Individual: Individually impaired 1,773,225,040 30,202,899 1,578,381,311 31,595,000
- Overdraft 1,173,942,998 1,220,222,219 Gross 45,395,816,563 153,833,294 43,142,808,370 1,208,166,369
- Credit cards 765,623,964 660,932,044 Less:
- Personal loans 4,181,386,392 3,616,553,758 Impairment provision 2,842,840,136 21,410,562 1,901,222,402 29,298,630
- Mortgages 383,143,670 463,833,879 Unamortized bills discount 6,634,495 - 22,277,973 -
- Other loans 10,841,736 20,045,324 Unearned interest 708,390,220 - 520,994,222 -
Corporate: Net 41,837,951,712 132,422,732 40,698,313,773 1,178,867,739
- Overdraft 5,015,510,545 4,288,571,348 Impairment provision losses for loans and advances reached EGP 2,864,250,698.
- Direct loans 24,125,578,810 23,196,204,054
- Syndicated loans 9,630,556,651 9,588,649,990 During the year the Bank’s total loans and advances increased by 2.70% .
- Other loans 109,231,797 87,795,754 In order to minimize the propable exposure to credit risk, the Bank focuses more on the business with large enterprises,banks
Unamortized bills discount (6,634,495) (22,277,973) or retail customers with good credit rating or sufficient collateral.
Impairment provision (2,842,840,136) (1,901,222,402)
Unearned interest (708,390,220) (520,994,222)
Derivative financial instruments 103,085,538 137,459,761
Financial investments:
-Debt instruments 26,889,648,525 24,849,111,471
- Investments in subsidiary and associates 599,276,660 938,033,700
Total 95,265,165,102 80,093,585,206
Off balance sheet items exposed to credit risk
Financial guarantees 2,480,059,591 2,276,369,133
Customers acceptances 472,350,554 1,176,928,870
Letter of credit 750,766,099 933,297,936
Letter of guarantee 14,959,372,507 12,787,562,199
Total 18,662,548,751 17,174,158,138
The above table represents the Bank Maximum exposure to credit risk on December 31, 2013, before taking account of any
held collateral.
For assets recognized on balance sheet, the exposures set out above are based on net carrying amounts as reported in the
balance sheet.
As shown above 44.16% of the total maximum exposure is derived from loans and advances to banks and customers while
investments in debt instruments represents 30.38%.
Management is confident in its ability to continue to control and sustain minimal exposure of credit risk resulting from
both its loans and advances portfolio and debt instruments based on the following:
• 92.61% of the loans and advances are concentrated in the top two grades of the internal credit risk rating system.
• 96.04% of loans and advances portfolio are considered to be neither past due nor impaired.
• Loans and advances assessed individualy are valued EGP 1,803,427,939.
• The Bank has implemented more prudent processes when granting loans and advances during the financial year ended
on December 31, 2013.
• 95.01% of the investments in debt Instruments are Egyptian sovereign instruments.
EGP
Individual Corporate Total loans and Total loans
Dec. 31, 2012 Personal Other Syndicated Other advances to and advances
Overdrafts Credit cards Mortgages Overdraft Direct loans customers to banks
loans loans loans loans
Grades:
Performing loans 1,152,693,431 633,881,668 3,459,502,653 449,183,484 1,107,853 3,828,066,231 19,714,723,182 8,634,047,670 82,087,754 37,955,293,927 1,168,312,112
Regular watching 39,975,851 12,960,108 35,395,626 - 16,959,188 147,548,565 1,762,255,708 431,680,704 79,991 2,446,855,741 -
Watch list 9,922,637 3,940,508 20,441,412 - - 8,557,078 - 135,043,296 - 177,904,931 -
Non-performing loans 6,877,253 1,821,429 26,778,513 1,273,535 887,352 94,848,245 477,209,225 51,309,716 526,101 661,531,369 10,555,627
Total 1,209,469,172 652,603,713 3,542,118,204 450,457,019 18,954,393 4,079,020,119 21,954,188,115 9,252,081,386 82,693,846 41,241,585,968 1,178,867,739
Individual Corporate
Dec. 31, 2012 Syndicated
Overdrafts Credit cards Personal Mortgages Total Overdraft Direct loans Total
loans loans
Past due up to 30 days 270,505,350 136,831,472 11,448,890 700,995 419,486,707 32,640,253 83,898,165 105,902,043 222,440,462
Past due 30-60 days 40,136,708 13,690,593 2,585,035 91,626 56,503,962 4,432,342 7,374,788 - 11,807,130
Past due 60-90 days 10,117,386 4,794,090 2,195,267 110,400 17,217,143 30,810,328 24,880,581 1,881,651 57,572,559
Total 320,759,444 155,316,155 16,229,192 903,021 493,207,812 67,882,923 116,153,535 107,783,694 291,820,152
Individual Corporate
Dec. 31, 2012
Overdrafts Credit cards Personal Mortgages Other loans Overdraft Direct loans Syndicated Total
loans loans Other loans
Individually impaired loans 14,487,332 6,412,436 89,037,818 11,086,723 1,244,270 238,462,451 1,065,770,440 179,994,670 3,480,171 1,609,976,311
Annual Report 2013 113
Financial Statements: separate
Financial Statements: separate Financial Statements: separate
EGP
Total
23,654,812,174
2,047,967,761
153,833,294
(21,410,562)
1,173,942,998
765,623,964
4,181,386,392
383,143,670
10,841,736
5,015,510,545
24,125,578,810
9,630,556,651
109,231,797
(6,634,495)
(2,842,840,136)
(708,390,220)
103,085,538
26,889,648,525
599,276,660
95,265,165,102
Restructuring activities include reschaduling arrangements, obligatory management programs, modification and deferral of
payments. The application of restructuring policies are based on indicators or criteria of credit performance of the borrower
that is based on the personal judgment of the management, indicate that payment will most likely continue. Restructuring is
commonly applied to term loans, specially customer loans. Renegotiated loans totaled at the end of the year
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Loans and advances to customer
Individual
-
-
-
1,173,942,998
765,623,964
4,181,386,392
383,143,670
10,841,736
-
-
-
-
-
(133,468,940)
(39,328,295)
-
-
-
6,342,141,525
Corporate
Direct loans 2,950,132,000 2,924,873,000
Total 2,950,132,000 2,924,873,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,934,555,071
10,806,642,350
3,765,024,288
3,256,225
-
(1,182,773,613)
(357,500,457)
-
-
-
14,969,203,864
The table below presents an analysis of debt instruments, treasury bills and other governmental notes by rating
agency designation at end of financial year, based on Standard & Poor’s ratings or their equivalent:
EGP
Non-trading
The following table analysis the Group’s main credit exposure at their book value categorized by the Bank customers activities.
Treasury bills and Trading financial
Dec. 31, 2013 financial debt Total
other gov. notes debt instruments instruments
sector
23,654,812,174
2,047,967,761
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
468,096,213
1,095,296,185
34,722,222
-
-
(15,397,347)
-
-
25,495,134,249
-
52,780,631,457
AAA - - 962,346,780 962,346,780
AA- to AA+ - - 176,768,467 176,768,467
A- to A+ - - 200,559,029 200,559,029
Lower than A- - 86,593,728 851,468,992 938,062,720
Unrated 23,654,812,174 1,961,374,033 24,698,505,257 50,314,691,464
Total 23,654,812,174 2,047,967,761 26,889,648,525 52,592,428,460
and
retail trade
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
274,467,379
215,552,531
-
15,000,000
-
(6,237,296)
(14,399)
-
-
-
498,768,215
Real estate Wholesale
3.1.8. Concentration of risks of financial assets with credit risk exposure
3.1.8.1. Geographical sectors
Following is a breakdown of the Bank’s main credit exposure at their book values categorized by geographical region at
the end of the current year.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,013,245,488
-
1,046,185,896
-
-
(38,475,946)
-
-
-
-
2,020,955,438
The Bank has allocated exposures to regions based on the country of domicile of its counterparties.
Alex, Delta
Dec. 31, 2013 Cairo Upper Egypt Total
and Sinai
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,654,812,174 - - 23,654,812,174
Trading financial assets:
Manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,301,794,515
11,224,774,953
4,784,624,245
90,975,572
-
(1,454,360,568)
(311,547,069)
-
-
-
15,636,261,648
- Debt instruments 2,047,967,761 - - 2,047,967,761
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 - - 153,833,294
Less:Impairment provision (21,410,562) - - (21,410,562)
Gross loans and advances to customers
Individual:
- Overdrafts 788,301,456 260,325,730 125,315,812 1,173,942,998
Financial
institutions
-
-
153,833,294
(21,410,562)
-
-
-
-
-
23,351,879
783,312,791
-
-
(6,634,495)
(12,126,426)
-
103,085,538
1,394,514,276
599,276,660
3,017,202,955
- Credit cards 577,101,742 158,976,345 29,545,877 765,623,964
- Personal loans 2,809,768,674 1,097,553,129 274,064,589 4,181,386,392
- Mortgages 317,339,513 56,881,818 8,922,339 383,143,670
- Other loans 9,563,433 1,278,303 - 10,841,736
Corporate:
- Overdrafts 4,141,934,996 634,425,280 239,150,269 5,015,510,545
Financial investments:
3.1.8.2. Industry sectors
Impairment provision
Derivative financial instruments 103,085,538 - - 103,085,538
- Debt instruments
- Syndicated loans
-Debt instruments
Unearned interest
Financial investments:
- Personal loans
-Debt instruments 26,889,648,525 - - 26,889,648,525
- Credit cards
- Direct loans
- Other loans
- Other loans
- Overdrafts
- Overdrafts
- Mortgages
Individual:
Dec. 31, 2013
Corporate:
- Investments in subsidiary and associates 599,276,660 - - 599,276,660
Total 86,402,303,565 7,574,729,615 1,288,131,922 95,265,165,102
notes
ates
Total
ers
Assets available to meet all of the liabilities and to cover outstanding loan commitments include cash, due from CBE and
due from banks, treasury bills, other government notes , loans and advances to banks and customers.
In the normal course of business, a proportion of customer loans contractually repayable within one year will be extend-
ed. In addition, debt instrument and treasury bills and other governmental notes have been pledged to secure liabilities.
The Bank would also be able to meet unexpected net cash outflows by selling securities and accessing additional funding
sources such as asset-backed markets.
Foreign exchange derivatives: exchange traded options and over-the-counter (OTC) ,exchange traded forwards cur- Fair value for held-to-maturity assets is based on market prices or broker/dealer price quotations. Where this information
rency options. is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for securities with similar credit, maturity and yield
characteristics.
Interest rate derivatives: interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements, OTC and exchange traded interest rate options,
other interest rate contracts and exchange traded futures . Due to other banks and customers
The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, which includes non-interest-bearing deposits, is the amount
The table below analyses the Bank’s derivative undiscounted financial liabilities that will be settled on a net basis into repayable on demand. The estimated fair value of fixed interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings not quoted in an
maturity groupings based on the remaining period of the balance sheet to the contractual maturity date. The amounts active market is based on discounted cash flows using interest rates for new debts with similar maturity date.
disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows:
EGP 3.5 Capital management
One to Three For capital management purposes, the Bank’s capital includes total equity as reported in the balance sheet plus some
Up to one One year to Over five
Dec. 31, 2013 three months to Total
month five years years other elements that are managed as capital. The Bank manages its capital to ensure that the following objectives are
months one year
Liabilities achieved:
Derivatives financial instruments • Compliance with the legally imposed capital requirements in Egypt.
- Foreign exchange derivatives 28,748,121 4,157,915 12,154,312 - - 45,060,348 • Protecting the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern and enabling it to generate yield for shareholders and
- Interest rate derivatives - - 1,707,852 9,904,184 58,206,199 69,818,235 other parties dealing with the bank.
Total 28,748,121 4,157,915 13,862,164 9,904,184 58,206,199 114,878,583 • Maintaining a strong capital base to enhance growth of the Bank’s operations.
Off balance sheet items Capital adequacy and the use of regulatory capital are monitored on a daily basis by the Bank’s management, employing
Dec. 31, 2013 Up to 1 year 1-5 years Over 5 years Total techniques based on the guidelines developed by the Basel Committee as implemented by the banking supervision unit
Letters of credit, guarantees and in the Central Bank of Egypt.
10,428,508,630 5,449,818,970 304,161,560 16,182,489,160
other commitments
Total 10,428,508,630 5,449,818,970 304,161,560 16,182,489,160 The required data is submitted to the Central Bank of Egypt on a quarterly basis.
3.4. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities Central Bank of Egypt requires the following:
3.4.1. Financial instruments not measured at fair value • Maintaining EGP 500 million as a minimum requirement for the issued and paid-in capital.
The table below summarizes the book value and fair value of those financial assets and liabilities not presented on the • Maintaining a minimum level of capital adequacy ratio of 10%, calculated as the ratio between total value of the
Bank’s balance sheet at their fair value. capital elements, and the risk-weighted assets and contingent liabilities of the Bank.
Book value Fair value
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Tier one:
Financial assets Tier one, comprised of paid-in capital (after deducting the book value of treasury shares), retained earnings and reserves
Due from banks 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034 resulting from the distribution of profits except the banking risk reserve and deducting previously recognized goodwill
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 and any retained losses.
Gross loans and advances to
customers
- Individual 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224 Tier two:
- Corporate 38,880,877,803 37,161,221,146 38,880,877,803 37,161,221,146 Represents the gone concern capital which comprised of general risk provision according to the impairment provision
Financial investments guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Egypt for to the maximum of 1.25% risk weighted assets and contingent liabilities
Held to Maturity 4,187,173,991 4,205,753,328 4,187,173,991 4,205,753,328 ,subordinated loans with more than five years to maturity (amortizing 20% of its carrying amount in each year of the re-
Total financial assets 58,630,494,813 56,514,438,101 58,630,494,813 56,514,438,101 maining five years to maturity) and 45% of the increase in fair value than book value for available for sale , held to maturity,
Financial liabilities
subsidiaries and associates investments.
Due to banks 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716
Due to customers 96,940,270,000 78,834,726,890 96,940,270,000 78,834,726,890
Long term loans 132,153,227 80,495,238 132,153,227 80,495,238 When calculating the numerator of capital adequacy ratio, the rules set limits of total tier 2 to no more than tier 1 capital
Total financial liabilities 98,445,833,267 80,630,084,844 98,445,833,267 80,630,084,844 and also limits the subordinated to no more than 50% of tier1.
Due from banks Assets risk weight scale ranging from zero to 100% based on the counterparty risk to reflect the related credit risk scheme,
Loans and advances to banks represented in loans do not considering bank placing. The expected fair value of the loans taking into considration the cash collatrals. Similar criteria are used for off balance sheet items after adjusting it to reflect
and advances represents the discounted value of future cash flows expected to be collected. Cash flows are discounted the nature of contingency and the potential loss of those amounts. The Bank has complied with all local capital adequacy
using the current market rate to determine fair value. requirements for the current year.
Loans and advances to customers The tables below summarizes the compositions of teir 1, teir 2 and the capital adequacy ratio.
Loans and advances are net of provisions for impairment. The estimated fair value of loans and advances represents the
discounted amount of estimated future cash flows expected to be received. Expected cash flows are discounted at current
market rates to determine fair value.
12. Impairment (charge) release for credit losses 16. Due from banks
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Loans and advances to customers (915,581,874) (609,971,077) Current accounts 520,680,728 227,153,819
Total (915,581,874) (609,971,077) Deposits 8,372,990,237 7,730,556,215
Total 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Central banks 3,225,196,041 3,093,850,399
Local banks 647,259,153 500,586,325
Foreign banks 5,021,215,771 4,363,273,310
13. Adjustments to calculate the effective tax rate Total 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Non-interest bearing balances 163,771,764 152,732,954
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Fixed interest bearing balances 8,729,899,201 7,804,977,080
EGP EGP Total 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Profit before tax 3,840,212,014 3,053,218,102 Current balances 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Tax settlement for prior years - (65,137,014) Total 8,893,670,965 7,957,710,034
Profit after settlement 3,840,212,014 2,988,081,089
Tax rate 25.00% 24.98%
Income tax based on accounting profit 960,053,003 746,520,272
Add / (Deduct)
Non-deductible expenses 196,289,297 22,716,152 17. Treasury bills and other governmental notes
Tax exemptions (72,040,958) (77,772,622)
Effect of provisions 140,285,237 88,495,041 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Depreciation 500,000 5,411,335 EGP EGP
Income tax 1,225,086,578 785,370,178 91 Days maturity 6,524,096,980 3,142,959,400
Effective tax rate 31.90% 26.28% 182 Days maturity 7,197,085,800 4,022,757,000
*Tax claims for the year ended on December.31, 2011
364 Days maturity 11,010,949,677 4,458,084,085
Unearned interest (1,077,320,283) (470,058,411)
Total 1 23,654,812,174 11,153,742,074
Repos - treasury bills - (3,175,711,661)
Total 2 - (3,175,711,661)
14. Earning per share Net 23,654,812,174 7,978,030,413
Individual
Personal Real estate
20. Loans and advances to customers Dec. 31, 2012 Overdraft Credit cards loans loans Other loans Total
Beginning balance 20,377,614 42,290,218 76,502,471 11,876,297 1,593,932 152,640,532
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Charged (Released) during the year (9,624,567) (8,977,018) 68,706 1,500,562 (503,001) (17,535,318)
EGP EGP Write off during the year - (29,454,339) (2,135,623) - - (31,589,962)
Individual Recoveries during the year - 4,469,470 - - - 4,469,470
- Overdraft 1,173,942,998 1,220,222,219 Ending balance 10,753,047 8,328,331 74,435,554 13,376,859 1,090,931 107,984,722
- Credit cards 765,623,964 660,932,044
- Personal loans 4,181,386,392 3,616,553,758
- Mortgages 383,143,670 463,833,879 Corporate
- Other loans 10,841,736 20,045,324 Syndicated
Dec. 31, 2012 Overdraft Direct loans loans Other loans Total
Total 1 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224
Corporate Beginning balance 167,655,394 790,797,773 306,628,666 1,686,738 1,266,768,571
- Overdraft 5,015,510,545 4,288,571,348 Charged (Released) during the year 39,209,960 420,954,828 178,455,887 336,089 638,956,764
- Direct loans 24,125,578,810 23,196,204,054 Write off during the year - - (154,721,287) - (154,721,287)
- Syndicated loans 9,630,556,651 9,588,649,990 Recoveries during the year - 14,726,449 - - 14,726,449
- Other loans 109,231,797 87,795,754 Exchange revaluation difference 2,685,874 15,536,889 6,205,339 3,079,081 27,507,183
Total 2 38,880,877,803 37,161,221,146 Ending balance 209,551,228 1,242,015,939 336,568,605 5,101,908 1,793,237,680
Total Loans and advances to customers (1+2) 45,395,816,563 43,142,808,370
Less:
Unamortized bills discount (6,634,495) (22,277,973) 21. Derivative financial instruments
Impairment provision (2,842,840,136) (1,901,222,402) 21.1. Derivatives
Unearned interest (708,390,220) (520,994,222)
The Bank uses the following financial derivatives for non hedging purposes.
Net loans and advances to customers 41,837,951,712 40,698,313,773
Distributed to
Current balances 16,679,527,211 16,908,542,925 Forward contracts represents commitments of buying foreign and local currencies including unexecuted spot transac-
Non-current balances 25,158,424,501 23,789,770,848 tions. Future contracts for foreign currencies and/or interest rates represents contractual commitments to receive or
Total 41,837,951,712 40,698,313,773 pay net on the basis of changes in foreign exchange rates or interest rates, and/or buying or selling foreign currencies or
financial instruments in a future date with a fixed contractual price under active financial market.
Analysis for impairment provision of loans and advances to customers Credit risk is considered low, and future interest rate contracts represents future exchange rate contracts negotiated for
case by case, these contracts requires financial settlements of any differences in contractual interest rates and prevailing
Individual market interest rates on future interest rates on future dates based on contractual amount (nominal value) pre agreed
Dec. 31, 2013 Personal Real estate upon.
Overdraft Credit cards Other loans Total
loans loans
Beginning balance 10,753,047 8,328,331 74,435,554 13,376,859 1,090,931 107,984,722 Foreign exchange and/or interest rate swap represents commitments to exchange cash flows, resulting from these con-
Charged (Released) during the year 270,365 2,567,525 8,225,083 407,070 2,117,699 13,587,742 tracts exchange of currencies or interest (fixed rate versus variable rate for example) or both (meaning foreign exchange
Write off during the year (2,755,707) (7,254,445) - - - (10,010,152) and interest rate contracts)/contractual amounts are not exchanged except for some foreign exchange contracts.
Recoveries during the year 964,713 4,749,763 - - - 5,714,476
Ending balance 9,232,418 8,391,174 82,660,637 13,783,929 3,208,630 117,276,788
Credit risk is represented in the expected cost of foreign exchange contracts that takes place if other parties default to ful-
fill their liabilities. This risk is monitored continuously through comparisons of fair value and contractual amount, and to
control the outstanding credit risk, The Bank evaluates other parties using the same methods as in borrowing activities.
Options contracts in foreign currencies and/or interest rates represents contractual agreements for the buyer (issuer) to
seller (holders) as a right not an obligations whether to buy (buy option) or to sell (sell option) at a certain day or within
certain period for a certain amount in foreign currency or interest rate. Options contracts are either traded in the market
or negotiated between The Bank and one of its clients (Off balance sheet). The Bank exposed to credit risk for purchased
options contracts only and in the line of its book cost which represent its fair value.
The contractual value for some derivatives options considered a base to compare the realized financial instruments on the 22. Financial investments
balance sheet, but it didn’t provide indicator on the projected cash flows of the fair value for current instruments, those
amounts doesn’t reflects credit risk or interest rate risk. Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP
Derivatives in The Banks benefit represent (assets) conversely it represents (liabilities) as a result of the changes in foreign Available for sale
exchange prices or interest rates related to these derivatives. Contractual / expected total amounts of financial deriva- - Listed debt instruments with fair value 22,556,422,828 20,607,710,266
tives can fluctuate from time to time and also the range through which the financial derivatives can be in benefit of The - Listed equity instruments with fair value 86,327,447 84,923,090
- Unlisted instruments 720,751,420 469,250,676
Bank or conversely against its benefit and the total fair value of the financial derivatives in assets and liabilities. hereunder
Total 23,363,501,695 21,161,884,032
are the fair values of the booked financial derivatives.
Held to maturity
- Listed debt instruments 4,159,661,491 4,144,677,917
21.1.1. For trading derivatives - Unlisted instruments 27,512,500 61,075,411
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Total 4,187,173,991 4,205,753,328
Notional Notional Total financial investment 27,550,675,686 25,367,637,360
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
amount amount - Actively traded instruments 25,948,390,734 23,745,724,106
Foreign derivatives - Not actively traded instruments 1,602,284,952 1,621,913,254
- Forward foreign exchange Total 27,550,675,686 25,367,637,360
1,250,176,084 13,375,501 18,954,700 1,996,990,255 16,812,998 959,570
contracts Fixed interest debt instruments 25,791,803,456 23,611,233,775
- Currency swap 1,990,431,463 22,576,221 12,311,533 1,258,600,443 9,781,221 3,612,239 Floating interest debt instruments 1,097,845,069 1,237,877,696
- Options 38,331,489 13,794,115 13,794,115 770,698,823 7,723,601 7,723,601 Total 26,889,648,525 24,849,111,471
Total 1 49,745,837 45,060,348 34,317,820 12,295,410
Interest rate derivatives
- Interest rate swaps 389,501,781 6,679,325 3,744,177 859,324,209 12,630,731 8,739,696
Total 2 6,679,325 3,744,177 12,630,731 8,739,696
- Commodity - - - 12,149,920 134,026 134,026 Available for sale Held to maturity Total
Total 3 - - 134,026 134,026 financial financial EGP
Total assets (liabilities) for investments investments
56,425,162 48,804,525 47,082,577 21,169,132 Beginning balance 15,412,566,069 29,092,920 15,441,658,989
trading derivatives (1+2+3)
Addition 10,163,193,809 4,176,660,408 14,339,854,217
Deduction (selling - redemptions) (5,342,793,206) - (5,342,793,206)
21.1.2. Fair value hedge Exchange revaluation differences for foreign
Interest rate derivatives 60,242,239 - 60,242,239
financial assets
- Governmental debit Profit (losses) from fair value difference 895,941,363 - 895,941,363
603,658,200 - 57,476,340 549,753,000 - 97,708,858
instruments hedging Impairment (charges) release (27,266,242) - (27,266,242)
- Customers deposits hedging 3,847,747,181 46,660,376 8,597,718 4,293,389,812 90,377,184 221,270 Ending Balance 21,161,884,032 4,205,753,328 25,367,637,360
Total 4 46,660,376 66,074,058 90,377,184 97,930,128
Total financial derivatives Beginning balance 21,161,884,032 4,205,753,328 25,367,637,360
103,085,538 114,878,583 137,459,761 119,099,260
(1+2+3+4)
Addition 7,463,491,687 - 7,463,491,687
Deduction (selling - redemptions) (4,518,397,511) (18,579,337) (4,536,976,848)
Exchange revaluation differences for foreign
21.2. Hedging derivatives financial assets
124,230,792 - 124,230,792
21.2.1. Fair value hedge Profit (losses) from fair value difference (834,813,374) - (834,813,374)
The Bank uses interest rate swap contracts to cover part of the risk of potential decrease in fair value of its fixed rate gov- Impairment (charges) release (32,893,931) - (32,893,931)
ernmental debt instruments in foreign currencies. Net derivative value resulting from the related hedging instruments is Ending Balance 23,363,501,695 4,187,173,991 27,550,675,686
EGP 57,476,340 at the December 31, 2013 against EGP 97,708,858 at the December 31, 2012, Resulting in net gain form hedg-
ing instruments at the December 31, 2013 EGP 40,232,518 against net loss EGP 19,194,046 at the December 31, 2012. Losses
arises from the hedged items at the December 31, 2013 reached EGP 48,856,503 against profits arises EGP 14,842,228 at 22.1. Profit (Losses) from financial investments
the December 31, 2012. Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP
The Bank uses interest rate swap contracts to cover part of the risk of potential increase in fair value of its fixed rate Profit (Loss) from selling available for sale financial instruments 1,656,257 519,013
customers deposits in foreign currencies. Net derivative value resulting from the related hedging instruments is EGP Impairment release (charges) of available for sale equity instruments (32,893,931) (27,859,838)
38,062,657 at the end of December, 2013 against EGP 90,155,914 at the December 31, 2012, Resulting in net losses form Impairment release (charges) of available for sale debt instruments - 593,597
hedging instruments at the December 31, 2013 EGP 52,093,256 against net profit EGP 32,507,675 at the December 31, 2012. Impairment release (charges) of subsidiaries and associates (349,909,000) (89,736,000)
Profit (Loss) from selling held to maturity debt investments (10,074) (31,018)
Gains arises from the hedged items at the 31 December , 2013 reached EGP 60,223,650 against losses EGP 27,731,731 at the
Total (381,156,748) (116,514,246)
31 December , 2012.
* Including non registered properties by EGP 6,232,686 which were acquired against settlement of loans to customers and legal procedures is
taking to registered these properties or sell them during the legal period.
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E
Consolidated balance sheet on December 31, 2013 Consolidated income statement for the year ended
on December 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Notes Notes
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Assets Interest and similar income 9,520,697,141 7,859,311,839
Cash and balances with Central Bank 15 4,804,974,237 5,393,974,124 Interest and similar expense (4,466,949,161) (3,945,685,636)
Due from banks 16 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388 Net interest income 6 5,053,747,980 3,913,626,203
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 17 23,665,428,816 8,017,754,432
Trading financial assets 18 2,286,484,581 1,515,325,502 Fee and commission income 1,436,107,685 1,033,628,014
Loans and advances to banks 19 132,422,732 1,178,867,739 Fee and commission expense (128,827,179) (107,365,742)
Loans and advances to customers 20 41,733,251,712 40,698,313,773 Net fee and commission income 7 1,307,280,506 926,262,272
Derivative financial instruments 21 103,085,538 137,459,761
Financial investments Dividend income 8 22,609,614 33,110,823
- Available for sale 22 23,378,104,482 21,177,427,597 Net trading income 9 767,392,333 574,575,176
- Held to maturity 22 4,197,176,655 4,215,787,960 Profit (Losses) from financial investments 22 (28,672,126) (26,909,306)
Investments in associates 23 192,752,878 165,198,634 Goodwill Amortization - (10,426,511)
Brokerage clients - debit balances 270,811,253 134,944,510 Administrative expenses 10 (1,850,944,036) (1,559,401,781)
Reconciliation accounts- debit balances 28,778,971 - Other operating (expenses) income 11 (162,330,554) (103,307,092)
Investment property 24 9,695,686 10,395,686 Impairment (charge) release for credit losses 12 (915,581,874) (609,971,077)
Other assets 25 2,892,342,882 2,474,945,065 Intangible Assets Amortization (33,422,415) (82,990,084)
Intangible Assets 40 - 33,422,415 Bank's share in the profits of associates 16,402,285 26,348,545
Deferred tax 33 83,557,219 71,450,183 Profit before income tax 4,176,481,713 3,080,917,168
Property, plant and equipment 26 969,176,894 683,455,846
Total assets 113,751,995,426 93,956,543,615 Income tax expense 13 (1,182,253,358) (887,265,476)
Liabilities and equity Deferred tax 33 & 13 12,148,228 33,338,781
Liabilities Net profit for the year 3,006,376,583 2,226,990,473
Due to banks 27 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716
Due to customers 28 96,845,683,408 78,729,121,488 Minority interest (110,957) 809,970
Brokerage clients - credit balances 167,378,879 124,759,011 Bank shareholders 3,006,487,540 2,226,180,503
Reconciliation accounts - credit balances - 1,664,718
Derivative financial instruments 21 114,878,583 119,099,260 Earning per share 14
Other liabilities 30 2,656,665,468 2,059,005,013 Basic 2.67 2.34
Long term loans 29 132,153,227 80,495,238 Diluted 2.63 2.31
Other provisions 31 454,699,000 315,488,382
Total liabilities 101,744,868,605 83,144,495,826
Equity
Issued and paid in capital 32 9,002,435,690 5,972,275,410
Reserves 32 307,060,175 2,970,163,921
Reserve for employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 190,260,457 164,761,121
Retained earnings (losses) (546,531,497) (568,853,097)
Total equity 8,953,224,825 8,538,347,355
Net profit for the year after tax 3,006,487,540 2,226,180,503
Total equity and net profit for year 11,959,712,365 10,764,527,858
Minority interest 47,414,456 47,519,931 Hisham Ezz El-Arab
Total minority interest, equity and net profit for year 12,007,126,821 10,812,047,789 Chairman and Managing Director
Total liabilities, equity and minority interest 113,751,995,426 93,956,543,615
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E
Consolidated cash flow for the year ended Consolidated cash flow for the year ended on
on December 31, 2013 December 31, 2013 (Cont.)
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Cash flow from operating activities Cash and cash equivalent comprise:
Profit before income tax 4,176,481,713 3,080,917,168 Cash and balances with Central Bank 4,804,974,237 5,393,974,124
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided Due from banks 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
by operating activities Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,665,428,816 8,017,754,432
Depreciation 206,979,088 168,382,905 Obligatory reserve balance with CBE (3,224,658,841) (3,093,283,199)
Impairment charge for credit losses 915,581,874 609,971,077 Due from banks (time deposits) more than three months (5,148,331,396) (4,637,273,016)
Other provisions charges 132,957,495 51,872,777 Treasury bills with maturity more than three months (17,212,737,030) (8,063,078,264)
Trading financial investments revaluation differences 11,861,371 (86,525,026) Total cash and cash equivalent 11,888,626,676 5,665,914,465
Intangible assets amortization 33,422,415 82,990,084
Goodwill amortization - 10,426,511
Available for sale and held to maturity investments exchange
(124,230,792) (60,242,239)
revaluation differences
Financial investments impairment charge (release) (6,136,494) 8,033,536
Utilization of other provisions (10,383,612) (13,886,192)
Other provisions no longer used (141,521) (531,054)
Exchange differences of other provisions 16,778,256 7,230,941
Profits from selling property, plant and equipment (740,692) (2,387,583)
Profits from selling financial investments (4,362,940) (519,013)
Shares based payments 89,181,563 79,068,829
Investments in associates revaluation (20,026,945) -
Real estate investments impairment charges - (371,000)
Operating profits before changes in operating assets and liabilities 5,417,220,779 3,934,431,721
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalent during the year 6,222,712,209 (2,541,602,668)
Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalent 5,665,914,467 8,207,517,133
Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the year 11,888,626,676 5,665,914,465
Transferred to
retained earnings - - - 23,469,594 - - - (23,469,594) - - - -
(losses)
Dividend paid - - - (1,001,979) - - - (1,054,841,183) - (1,055,843,162) - (1,055,843,162)
Net profit of the year - - - - - - - 3,006,487,540 - 3,006,487,540 (110,957) 3,006,376,583
Transfer from special
- - 92,826,390 - (92,826,390) - - - - - - -
reserve
Change during the
- - - (146,015) - - - - - (146,015) 5,482 (140,533)
period
Net change at
fair value of
- - - - - (873,843,799) - - - (873,843,799) - (873,843,799)
AFS financial
investment
Transferred ( from) to
- - - - - - (101,726,176) 101,726,176 - - - -
bank risk reserve
Reserve for
employees stock
- - - - - - - - 89,181,563 89,181,563 - 89,181,563
ownership plan
(ESOP)
Balance at the end
9,002,435,690 490,364,921 406,090,568 (546,531,497) 27,366,759 (720,479,005) 1,990,756 3,108,213,716 190,260,457 11,959,712,364 47,414,456 12,007,126,821
of the year
Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year 2.2. Subsidiaries and associates
2.2.1. Subsidiaries
ended on December 31, 2013 Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Bank has owned directly or indirectly the
control to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the
1. General information voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are consid-
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E. provides retail, corporate and investment banking services in various parts of ered when assessing whether the Bank has the ability to control the entity or not.
Egypt through 125 branches, and 27 units employing 5193 employees at the balance sheet date.
2.2.2. Associates
Commercial international Bank (Egypt) S.A.E. was formed as a commercial bank under the investment law no. 43 of 1974. The Associates are all entities over which the Bank has significant influence but do not reach to the extent of control, gen-
address of its registered head office is as follows: Nile tower, 21/23 Charles de Gaulle Street-Giza. The Bank is listed in the Egyp- erally accompanying a shareholding between 20% and 50% of the voting rights.
tian stock exchange.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the purchase of subsidiaries. The cost of an acquisition is
CI Capital Holding Co S.A.E it was established as a joint stock company on April 9th, 2005 under the capital market law no. 95 measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus any
of 1992 and its executive regulations. Financial register no. 166798 on April 10th, 2005 and the company have been licensed by costs directly related to the acquisition. The excess of the cost of an acquisition over the Bank share of the fair value of
the Capital Market Authority to carry out its activities under license no. 353 on May 24th, 2006. the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. A gain on acquisition is recognized in profit or loss if there
is an excess of the Bank’s share of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired over the cost of the acquisition.
As of December 31, 2013 the Bank directly owns 54,988,500 shares representing 99.98% of CI Capital Holding Company’s capital
and on December 31, 2013 CI Capital Holding Co. Directly owns the following shares in its subsidiaries: The cost method is applied to account for investments in subsidiaries and associates, whereby, investments are re-
corded based on the acquisition cost including any goodwill, deducting any impairment losses, and dividends are
recorded in the income statement in the adoption of the distribution of these profits and evidence of the Bank right
Company name No. of shares Ownership% Indirect Share%
to collect them.
CIBC Co. 579,570 96.60 96.58
CI Assets Management 478,577 95.72 95.70
CI Investment Banking Co. 2,481,578 99.26 99.24
2.3. Segment reporting
Dynamic Brokerage Co. 3,393,500 99.97 99.95 A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks
and returns that are different from those of other business segments. A geographical segment is engaged in providing
products or services within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks and returns different from those
2. Summary of accounting policies of segments operating in other economic environments.
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have
been consistently applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated. 2.4. Foreign currency translation
2.4.1. Functional and presentation currency
2.1. Basis of preparation The financial statements are presented in Egyptian pound, which is the Bank’s functional and presentation currency.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Egyptian financial reporting standards issued
in 2006 and its amendments and in accordance with the instructions of the Central Bank of Egypt approved by the Board of 2.4.2. Transactions and balances in foreign currencies
Directors on December 16, 2008 consistent with the principles referred to. The Bank maintains its accounting records in Egyptian pound. Transactions in foreign currencies during the period are
translated into the Egyptian pound using the prevailing exchange rates at the date of the transaction.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revalu-
ation of trading, financial assets and liabilities held at fair value through profit or loss, available for sale and all derivatives Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the end of reporting period at the
contracts. prevailing exchange rates. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from settlement and translation of such transac-
tions and balances are recognized in the income statement and reported under the following line items:
2.1.1. Basis of consolidation • Net trading income from held-for-trading assets and liabilities.
The method of full consolidation is the basis of the preparation of the consolidated financial statement of the Bank, given • Other operating revenues (expenses) from the remaining assets and liabilities.
that the Bank’s acquisition proportion is 99.98 % (full control) in CI Capital Holding.
Changes in the fair value of investments in debt instruments; which represent monetary financial instruments, denomi-
Consolidated financial statements consist of the financial statements of Commercial International Bank and consoli- nated in foreign currencies and classified as available for sale assets are analyzed into valuation differences resulting from
dated financial statements of CI Capital Holding and its subsidiaries. Control is achieved through the Bank’s ability to changes in the amortized cost of the instrument, differences resulting from changes in the applicable exchange rates and
control the financial and operational policies of the companies that the Bank invests in it in order to obtain benefits from differences resulting from changes in the fair value of the instrument.
its activities. The basis of the consolidation is as follows:
• Eliminating all balances and transactions between the Bank and group companies. Valuation differences resulting from changes in the amortized cost are recognized and reported in the income statement
• The cost of acquisition of subsidiary companies is based on the company's share in the fair value of assets acquired and in ‘income from loans and similar revenues’ whereas differences resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates are
obligations outstanding on the acquisition date. recognized and reported in ‘other operating revenues (expenses)’. The remaining differences resulting from changes in fair
• Minority shareholders represent the rights of others in subsidiary companies. value are deferred in equity and accumulated in the ‘revaluation reserve of available-for-sale investments’.
• Proportional consolidation is used in consolidating method for companies under joint control.
Valuation differences resulting from the non-monetary items include gains and losses of the change in fair value of such
equity instruments held at fair value through profit and loss, as for recognition of the differences of valuation resulting
from equity instruments classified as financial investments available for sale within the fair value reserve in equity.
2.5. Financial assets Financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair
The Bank classifies its financial assets in the following categories: value through profit and loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit and loss are initially recognized at fair
• Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss. value, and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement.
• Loans and receivables.
• Held to maturity investments. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or when
• Available for sale financial investments. the Bank transfers substantially all risks and rewards of the ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognized when they
are extinguished, that is, when the obligation is discharged, cancelled or expired.
Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition.
Available-for-sale, held–for-trading and financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss are subsequent-
2.5.1. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ly measured at fair value. Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are subsequently measured at am-
This category has two sub-categories: ortized cost.
• Financial assets held for trading.
• Financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss at inception. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets designated at fair value through profit or
loss’ are recognized in the income statement in ‘net income from financial instruments designated at fair value’. Gains
A financial asset is classified as held for trading if it is acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or re- and losses arising from changes in the fair value of available for sale investments are recognized directly in equity, until
purchasing in the short term or if it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together the financial assets are either sold or become impaired. When available-for-sale financial assets are sold, the cumula-
and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short term profit making. Derivatives are also categorized tive gain or loss previously recognized in equity is recognized in profit or loss.
as held for trading unless they are designated as hedging instruments.
Interest income is recognized on available for sale debt securities using the effective interest method, calculated over
Financial instruments, other than those held for trading, are classified as financial assets designated at fair value the asset’s expected life. Premiums and discounts arising on the purchase are included in the calculation of effective in-
through profit and loss if they meet one or more of the criteria set out below: terest rates. Dividends are recognized in the income statement when the right to receive payment has been established.
• When the designation eliminates or significantly reduces measurement and recognition inconsistencies that would
arise from measuring financial assets or financial liabilities, on different bases. under this criterion, an accounting The fair values of quoted investments in active markets are based on current bid prices. If there is no active market for
mismatch would arise if the debt securities issued were accounted for at amortized cost, because the related deriva- a financial asset, or no current demand prices available the Bank measures fair value using valuation models. These in-
tives are measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized in the income statement. The main classes clude the use of recent arm’s length transactions, discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models and other valu-
of financial instruments designated by the Bank are loans and advances and long-term debt issues. ation models commonly used by market participants. If the Bank has not been able to estimate the fair value of equity
• Applies to groups of financial assets, financial liabilities or combinations thereof that are managed, and their perfor- instruments classified available for sale, value is measured at cost less any impairment in value.
mance evaluated, on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy,
and where information about the groups of financial instruments is reported to management on that basis. Available for sale investments that would have met the definition of loans and receivables at initial recognition may be
• Relates to financial instruments containing one or more embedded derivatives that significantly modify the cash reclassified out to loans and advances or financial assets held to maturity. In all cases, when the Bank has the intent and
flows resulting from those financial instruments, including certain debt issues and debt securities held. ability to hold these financial assets in the foreseeable future or till maturity. The financial asset is reclassified at its fair
value on the date of reclassification, and any profits or losses that has been recognized previously in equity, is treated
Any financial derivative initially recognized at fair value can't be reclassified during the holding period. Re-classification based on the following:
is not allowed for any financial instrument initially recognized at fair value through profit and loss. • If the financial asset has a fixed maturity, gains or losses are amortized over the remaining life of the investment using the
effective interest rate method. In case of subsequent impairment of the financial asset, the previously recognized unreal-
2.5.2. Loans and advances ized gains or losses in equity are recognized directly in the profits and losses.
Loans and advances are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an • In the case of financial asset which has infinite life, any previously recognized profit or loss in equity will remain until the
active market, other than: sale of the asset or its disposal, in the case of impairment of the value of the financial asset after the re-classification, any
• Those that the Bank intends to sell immediately or in the short term, which is classified as held for trading, or those that the gain or loss previously recognized in equity is recycled to the profits and losses.
Bank upon initial recognition designates as at fair value through profit or loss. • If the Bank adjusts its estimates of payments or receipts of a financial asset that in return adjusts the carrying amount of
• Those that the Bank upon initial recognition designates as available for sale; or the asset (or group of financial assets) to reflect the actual cash inflows, the carrying value is recalculated based on the
• Those for which the holder may not recover substantially all of its initial investment, other than credit deterioration. present value of estimated future cash flows at the effective yield of the financial instrument and the differences are rec-
ognized in profit and loss.
2.5.3. Held to maturity financial investments • In all cases, if the Bank re-classifies financial asset in accordance with the above criteria and increases its estimate of the
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturi- proceeds of future cash flow, this increase adjusts the effective interest rate of this asset only without affecting the invest-
ties that the Bank’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold till maturity. If the Bank has to sell other ment book value.
than an insignificant amount of held-to-maturity assets, the entire category would be reclassified as available for sale
unless in necessary cases subject to regulatory approval. 2.6. Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet if, and only if, there is a legally
2.5.4. Available for sale financial investments enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to be settled on a net basis.
Available-for-sale investments are those intended to be held for an indefinite period of time, which may be sold in response
to needs for liquidity or changes in interest rates, exchange rates or equity prices. 2.7. Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
Derivatives are recognized initially, and subsequently, at fair value. Fair values of exchange traded derivatives are ob-
The following are applied in respect to all financial assets: tained from quoted market prices. Fair values of over-the-counter derivatives are obtained using valuation techniques,
including discounted cash flow models and option pricing models. Derivatives are classified as assets when their fair value
Debt securities and equity shares intended to be held on a continuing basis, other than those designated at fair value, are is positive and as liabilities when their fair value is negative.
classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Financial investments are recognized on trade date, when the group
enters into contractual arrangements with counterparties to purchase securities.
Embedded derivatives in other financial instruments, such as conversion option in a convertible bond, are treated as without the marginalized before the rescheduling agreement which will be recognized in interest income after the settle-
separate derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract, ment of the outstanding loan balance.
provided that the host contract is not classified as at fair value through profit and loss. These embedded derivatives are
measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in income statement unless the Bank chooses to designate 2.9. Fee and commission income
the hybrid contact as at fair value through net trading income in profit or loss. Fees charged for servicing a loan or facility that is measured at amortized cost, are recognized as revenue as the service
is provided. Fees and commissions on non-performing or impaired loans or receivables cease to be recognized as income
The timing of recognition in profit and loss, of any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives, and are rather recorded off balance sheet. These are recognized as revenue, on a cash basis, only when interest income
depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and the nature of the item being hedged. The on those loans is recognized in profit and loss, at that time, fees and commissions that represent an integral part of the
Bank designates certain derivatives as: effective interest rate of a financial asset, are treated as an adjustment to the effective interest rate of that financial asset.
• Hedging instruments of the risks associated with fair value changes of recognized assets or liabilities or firm commit-
ments (fair value hedge). Commitment fees and related direct costs for loans and advances where draw down is probable are deferred and recog-
• Hedging of risks relating to future cash flows attributable to a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast nized as an adjustment to the effective interest on the loan once drawn. Commitment fees in relation to facilities where
transaction (cash flow hedge) draw down is not probable are recognized at the maturity of the term of the commitment.
• Hedge accounting is used for derivatives designated in a hedging relationship when the following criteria are met.
Fees are recognized on the debt instruments that are measured at fair value through profit and loss on initial recognition
At the inception of the hedging relationship, the Bank documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and and syndicated loan fees received by the Bank are recognized when the syndication has been completed and the Bank
the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. does not hold any portion of it or holds a part at the same effective interest rate used for the other participants portions.
Furthermore,
Commission and fee arising from negotiating, or participating in the negotiation of a transaction for a third party such as
At the inception of the hedge, and on ongoing basis, the Bank documents whether the hedging instrument is expected to the arrangement of the acquisition of shares or other securities or the purchase or sale of properties are recognized upon
be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. completion of the underlying transaction in the income statement .
2.7.1. Fair value hedge Other management advisory and service fees are recognized based on the applicable service contracts, usually on accrual
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or basis. Financial planning fees related to investment funds are recognized steadily over the period in which the service is
loss immediately together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the provided. The same principle is applied for wealth management; financial planning and custody services that are provided
hedged risk. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the changes in the fair value of on the long term are recognized on the accrual basis also.
the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the ‘net interest income’ line item of the income state-
ment. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in profit or loss in ‘net trading income’. Operating revenues in the holding company are:
• Commission income is resulting from purchasing and selling securities to a customer account upon receiving the transac-
When the hedging instrument is no longer qualified for hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of a tion confirmation from the Stock Exchange.
hedged item, measured at amortized cost, arising from the hedged risk is amortized to profit or loss from that date using • Mutual funds and investment portfolios management which is calculated as a percentage of the net value of assets under
the effective interest method. management according to the terms and conditions of agreement. These amounts are credited to the assets management
company’s revenue pool on a monthly accrual basis.
2.7.2. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting
All gains and losses from changes in the fair values of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized 2.10. Dividend income
immediately in the income statement. These gains and losses are reported in ‘net trading income’, except where deriva- Dividends are recognized in the income statement when the right to collect is established.
tives are managed in conjunction with financial instruments designated at fair value , in which case gains and losses are
reported in ‘net income from financial instruments designated at fair value’. 2.11. Sale and repurchase agreements
Securities may be lent or sold subject to a commitment to repurchase (Repos) are reclassified in the financial statements
2.8. Interest income and expense and deducted from treasury bills balance. Securities borrowed or purchased subject to a commitment to resell them (Re-
Interest income and expense for all financial instruments except for those classified as held-for-trading or designated at fair verse Repos) are reclassified in the financial statements and added to treasury bills balance. The difference between sale
value are recognized in ‘interest income’ and ‘interest expense’ in the income statement using the effective interest method. and repurchase price is treated as interest and accrued over the life of the agreements using the effective interest method..
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset or a financial liability and of 2.12. Impairment of financial assets
allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly 2.12.1. Financial assets carried at amortised cost
discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appro- The Bank assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of finan-
priate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. When calculating the effective cial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired only if there is objective evidence of
interest rate, the Bank estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event/s’) and
prepayment options) but does not consider future credit losses. The calculation includes all fees and points paid or received that loss event/s has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that
between parties to the contract that represents an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other can be reliably estimated.
premiums or discounts.
The criteria that the Bank uses to determine that there is objective evidence of an impairment loss include:
Once loans or debts are classified as nonperforming or impaired, the revenue of interest income will not be recognized and will • Cash flow difficulties experienced by the borrower (for example, equity ratio, net income percentage of sales)
be recorded off balance sheet, and are recognized as income subsequently based on a cash basis according to the following: • Violation of the conditions of the loan agreement such as non-payment.
• When all arrears are collected for consumer loans, personnel mortgages and micro-finance loans. • Initiation of Bankruptcy proceedings.
• •When calculated interest for corporate are capitalized according to the rescheduling agreement conditions until paying • Deterioration of the borrower’s competitive position.
25% from rescheduled payments for a minimum performing period of one year, if the customer continues to perform, the
calculated interest will be recognized in interest income (interest on the performing rescheduling agreement balance)
• The Bank for reasons of economic or legal financial difficulties of the borrower by granting concessions may not agree with whether the assets are impaired. During periods start from first of January 2009, the decrease consider significant when
the Bank granted in normal circumstances. it became 10% from the book value of the financial instrument and the decrease consider to be extended if it continues
• Deterioration in the value of collateral or deterioration of the creditworthiness of the borrower. for period more than 9 months, and if the mentioned evidences become available then any cumulative gains or losses
previously recognized in equity are recognized in the income statement , in respect of available for sale equity securi-
The objective evidence of impairment loss for a group of financial assets is observable data indicating that there is a ties, impairment losses previously recognized in profit or loss are not reversed through the income statement.
measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a portfolio of financial assets since the initial recognition
of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the portfolio, for If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of a debt instrument classified as available for sale increases and the increase
instance an increase in the default rates for a particular Banking product. can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in the income statement, the
impairment loss is reversed through the income statement to the extent of previously recognized impairment charge
The Bank estimates the period between a losses occurring and its identification for each specific portfolio. In general, the from equity to income statement.
periods used vary between three months to twelve months.
2.13. Real estate investments
The Bank first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individu- The real estate investments represent lands and buildings owned by the Bank in order to obtain rental returns or capital
ally significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant and in this field the gains and therefore do not include real estate assets which the Bank exercised its work through or those that have owned
following are considered: by the Bank as settlement of debts. The accounting treatment is the same used with property, plant and equipment.
• If the Bank determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, wheth-
er significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collec- 2.14. Property, plant and equipment
tively assesses them for impairment according to historical default ratios. Land and buildings comprise mainly branches and offices. All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less
• If the Bank determines that an objective evidence of financial asset impairment exist that are individually assessed for depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the
impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment items.
of impairment.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that
The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of esti- future economic benefits will flow to the Bank and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and mainte-
mated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s nance are charged to other operating expenses during the financial period in which they are incurred.
original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and
the amount of the loss is recognized in the income statement. If a loan or held to maturity investment has a variable inter- Land is not depreciated. Depreciation of other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their residual val-
est rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the ues over estimated useful lives, as follows:
contract when there is objective evidence for asset impairment. As a practical expedient, the Bank may measure impair-
ment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. Buildings 20 years.
Leasehold improvements 3 years, or over the period of the lease if less
The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralized financial asset reflects the cash Furniture and safes 5 years.
flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is Typewriters, calculators and air-conditions 8 years
probable. Transportations 5 years
Computers and core systems 3/10 years
For the purposes of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis of similar credit risk Fixtures and fittings 3 years
characteristics (i.e., on the basis of the group’s grading process that considers asset type, industry, geographical location,
collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors). Those characteristics are relevant to the estimation of future
cash flows for groups of such assets by Being indicative of the debtors’ ability to pay all amounts due according to the The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. Deprecia-
contractual terms of the assets being evaluated. ble assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
may not be recovered. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable value if the asset’s car-
For the purposes of evaluation of impairment for a group of a financial assets according to historical default ratios future rying amount exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s fair value less
cash flows in a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of the costs to sell and value in use.
contractual cash flows of the assets in the Bank and historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics
similar to those in the Bank. Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the selling proceeds with the asset carrying amount and
effects of current conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical loss experience is based and to remove charged to other operating expenses in the income statement.
the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not currently exist.
2.15. Impairment of non-financial assets
Estimates of changes in future cash flows for groups of assets should reflect and be directionally consistent with changes Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not amortized -except goodwill- and are tested annually for impairment. As-
in related observable data from period to period (for example, changes in unemployment rates, property prices, payment sets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
status, or other indicative factors of changes in the probability of losses in the Bank and their magnitude. The methodol- that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s
ogy and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the Bank. carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
2.12.2. Available for sale investments The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell or value in use. Assets are tested for impair-
The Bank assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of ment with reference to the lowest level of cash generating unit/s. A previously recognized impairment loss relating to a
financial assets classify under available for sale is impaired. In the case of equity investments classified as available fixed asset may be reversed in part or in full when a change in circumstances leads to a change in the estimates used to
for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining determine the fixed asset’s recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the fixed asset will only be increased up to the
amount that it would have been had the original impairment not been recognized.
Operating lease payments leases are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the periods of the leases and are included The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value)
in ‘general and administrative expenses’. and share premium when the options are exercised.
For assets leased under operating lease it appears in the balance sheet under property, plant and equipment, and de- Deferred tax assets of the Bank recognized when there is likely to be possible to achieve profits subject to tax in the future
preciated over the expected useful life of the asset in the same way as similar assets, and the lease income recorded less to be possible through to use that asset, and is reducing the value of deferred tax assets with part of that will come from
any discounts given to the lessee on a straight-line method over the contract period. tax benefit expected during the following years, that in the case of expected high benefit tax, deferred tax assets will in-
crease within the limits of the above reduced.
2.17. Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise balances with less than three months’ 2.21. Borrowings
maturity from the date of acquisition, including cash and non-restricted balances with Central Bank, treasury bills and Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at
other eligible bills, loans and advances to banks, amounts due from other banks and short-term government securities. amortized cost also any difference between proceeds net of transaction costs and the redemption value is recognized in
the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
2.22. Dividends scale, which is shown below, reflects the range of default probabilities defined for each rating class. This means that, in
Dividends on ordinary shares and profit sharing are recognized as a charge of equity upon the general assembly approval. principle, exposures migrate between classes as the assessment of their probability of default changes. The rating tools
Profit sharing includes the employees’ profit share and the Board of Directors’ remuneration as prescribed by the Bank’s are kept under review and upgraded as necessary. The Bank regularly validates the performance of the rating and their
articles of incorporation and the corporate law. predictive power with regard to default events.
The Bank assesses the probability of default of individual counterparties using internal rating tools tailored to the various Collateral held as security for financial assets other than loans and advances is determined by the nature of the instru-
categories of counterparty. They have been developed internally and combine statistical analysis with credit officer judg- ment. Debt securities, treasury and other governmental securities are generally unsecured, with the exception of asset-
ment and are validated, where appropriate. Clients of the Bank are segmented into four rating classes. The Bank’s rating backed securities and similar instruments, which are secured by portfolios of financial instruments.
Settlement risk arises in any situation where a payment in cash, securities or equities is made in the expectation of a cor- The internal rating tools assists management to determine whether objective evidence of impairment exists under EAS
responding receipt in cash, securities or equities. Daily settlement limits are established for each counterparty to cover 26, based on the following criteria set by the Bank:
the aggregate of all settlement risk arising from the Bank market transactions on any single day. • Cash flow difficulties experienced by the borrower or debtor
• Breach of loan covenants or conditions
3.1.2.3. Master netting arrangements • Initiation of bankruptcy proceedings
The Bank further restricts its exposure to credit losses by entering into master netting arrangements with counterpar- • Deterioration of the borrower’s competitive position
ties with which it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master netting arrangements do not generally result • Bank granted concessions may not be approved under normal circumstances due to economic, legal reasons and financial
in an offset of balance sheet assets and liabilities, as transactions are usually settled on a gross basis. However, the credit difficulties facing the borrower
risk associated with favorable contracts is reduced by a master netting arrangement to the extent that if a default occurs, • Deterioration of the collateral value
all amounts with the counterparty are terminated and settled on a net basis. The Bank overall exposure to credit risk on • Deterioration of the credit situation
derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements can change substantially within a short period, as it is af-
fected by each transaction subject to the arrangement. The Bank’s policy requires the review of all financial assets that are above materiality thresholds at least annually or more
regularly when circumstances require. Impairment provisions on individually assessed accounts are determined by an
3.1.2.4. Credit related commitments evaluation of the incurred loss at balance-sheet date, and are applied to all significant accounts individually. The assess-
The primary purpose of these instruments is to ensure that funds are available to a customer as required. Guarantees and ment normally encompasses collateral held (including re-confirmation of its enforceability) and the anticipated receipts
standby letters of credit carry the same credit risk as loans. Documentary and commercial letters of credit – which are for that individual account. Collective impairment provisions are provided portfolios of homogenous assets by using the
written undertakings by the Bank on behalf of a customer authorizing a third party to draw drafts on the Bank up to a available historical loss experience, experienced judgment and statistical techniques.
stipulated amount under specific terms and conditions – are collateralized by the underlying shipments of goods to which
they relate and therefore carry less risk than a direct loan. 3.1.4. Pattern of measuring the general banking risk
In addition to the four categories of the Bank’s internal credit ratings indicated in note 3.1.1, management classifies loans
Commitments to extend credit represent unused portions of authorizations to extend credit in the form of loans, guaran- and advances based on more detailed subgroups in accordance with the CBE regulations. Assets exposed to credit risk
tees or letters of credit. With respect to credit risk on commitments to extend credit, the Bank is potentially exposed to in these categories are classified according to detailed rules and terms depending heavily on information relevant to the
loss in an amount equal to the total unused commitments. However, the likely amount of loss is less than the total unused customer, his activity, financial position and his repayment track record. The Bank calculates required provisions for
commitments, as most commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit stan- impairment of assets exposed to credit risk, including commitments relating to credit on the basis of rates determined
dards. The Bank monitors the term to maturity of credit commitments because longer-term commitments generally have by CBE. In case, the provision required for impairment losses as per CBE credit worthiness rules exceeds the required
a greater degree of credit risk than shorter-term commitments. provisions by the application used in balance sheet preparation in accordance with EAS. That excess shall be debited to
retained earnings and carried to the general banking risk reserve in the equity section. Such reserve is always adjusted, on
3.1.3. Impairment and provisioning policies a regular basis, by any increase or decrease so, that reserve shall always be equivalent to the amount of increase between
The internal rating system described in Note 3.1.1 focus on the credit-quality mapping from the lending and invest- the two provisions. Such reserve is not available for distribution.
ment activities perspective. Conversely, for only financial reporting purposes impairment losses are recognized for
that has been incurred at the balance sheet date when there is an objective evidence of impairment. Due to the dif- Below is a statement of institutional worthiness according to internal ratings compared with CBE ratings and rates of
ferent methodologies applied, the amount of incurred impairment losses in balance sheet are usually lower than the provisions needed for assets impairment related to credit risk:
amount determined from the expected loss model that is used for internal operational management and CBE regula-
tion purposes. CBE Rating Categorization Provision% Internal rating Categorization
1 Low risk 0% 1 Performing loans
The impairment provision reported in balance sheet at the end of the period is derived from each of the four internal 2 Average risk 1% 1 Performing loans
credit risk ratings. However, the majority of the impairment provision is usually driven by the last two rating degrees. 3 Satisfactory risk 1% 1 Performing loans
The following table illustrates the proportional distribution of loans and advances reported in the balance sheet for 4 Reasonable risk 2% 1 Performing loans
each of the four internal credit risk ratings of the Bank and their relevant impairment losses: 5 Acceptable risk 2% 1 Performing loans
6 Marginally acceptable risk 3% 2 Regular watching
7 Watch list 5% 3 Watch list
8 Substandard 20% 4 Non performing loans
9 Doubtful 50% 4 Non performing loans
10 Bad debts 100% 4 Non performing loans
3.1.5. Maximum exposure to credit risk before collateral held 3.1.6. Loans and advances
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Loans and advances are summarized as follows:
In balance sheet items exposed to credit risk EGP EGP Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,665,428,816 11,193,466,093 EGP EGP
Trading financial assets: Loans and Loans and Loans and Loans and
- Debt instruments 2,096,838,419 1,181,100,426 advances to advances to advances to advances to
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 customers banks customers banks
Less:Impairment provision (21,410,562) (29,298,630) Neither past due nor impaired 40,727,364,380 123,630,395 40,779,399,095 1,176,571,369
Gross loans and advances to customers Past due but not impaired 2,790,527,143 - 785,027,964 -
Individual: Individually impaired 1,773,225,040 30,202,899 1,578,381,311 31,595,000
- Overdraft 1,173,942,998 1,220,222,219 Gross 45,291,116,563 153,833,294 43,142,808,370 1,208,166,369
- Credit cards 765,623,964 660,932,044 Less:
- Personal loans 4,181,386,392 3,616,553,758 Impairment provision 2,842,840,136 21,410,562 1,901,222,402 29,298,630
- Mortgages 383,143,670 463,833,879 Unamortized bills discount 6,634,495 - 22,277,973 -
- Other loans 10,841,736 20,045,324 Unearned interest 708,390,220 - 520,994,222 -
Corporate: Net 41,733,251,712 132,422,732 40,698,313,773 1,178,867,739
- Overdraft 4,910,810,545 4,288,571,348 Impairment provision losses for loans and advances reached EGP 2,864,250,698.
- Direct loans 24,125,578,810 23,196,204,054
- Syndicated loans 9,630,556,651 9,588,649,990 During the period the Bank’s total loans and advances increased by 2.47% .
- Other loans 109,231,797 87,795,754
Unamortized bills discount (6,634,495) (22,277,973) In order to minimize the propable exposure to credit risk, the Bank focuses more on the business with large enterprises,banks
Impairment provision (2,842,840,136) (1,901,222,402) or retail customers with good credit rating or sufficient collateral.
Unearned interest (708,390,220) (520,994,222)
Derivative financial instruments 103,085,538 137,459,761
Financial investments:
-Debt instruments 26,899,651,189 24,859,146,103
-Investments in associates 192,752,878 165,198,634
Total 94,823,431,284 79,413,552,530
Off balance sheet items exposed to credit risk
Financial guarantees 2,480,059,591 2,276,369,133
Customers acceptances 472,350,554 1,176,928,870
Letter of credit 750,766,099 933,297,936
Letter of guarantee 14,959,322,507 12,787,512,199
Total 18,662,498,751 17,174,108,138
The above table represents the Bank Maximum exposure to credit risk on December 31, 2013, before taking account of any
held collateral.
For assets recognized on balance sheet, the exposures set out above are based on net carrying amounts as reported in the
balance sheet.
As shown above 44.26% of the total maximum exposure is derived from loans and advances to banks and customers while
investments in debt instruments represents 30.58%.
Management is confident in its ability to continue to control and sustain minimal exposure of credit risk resulting from
both its loans and advances portfolio and debt instruments based on the following:
• 92.60% of the loans and advances are concentrated in the top two grades of the internal credit risk rating system.
• 96.04% of loans and advances portfolio are considered to be neither past due nor impaired.
• Loans and advances assessed individualy are valued EGP 1,803,427,939.
• The Bank has implemented more prudent processes when granting loans and advances during the financial year ended
on December 31, 2013.
• 95.01% of the investments in debt Instruments are Egyptian sovereign instruments.
EGP
Financial Statements: Consolidated
Individual Corporate
Dec. 31, 2012 Syndicated
Overdrafts Credit cards Personal Mortgages Total Overdraft Direct loans Total
loans loans
Past due up to 30 days 270,505,350 136,831,472 11,448,890 700,995 419,486,707 32,640,253 83,898,165 105,902,043 222,440,462
Past due 30-60 days 40,136,708 13,690,593 2,585,035 91,626 56,503,962 4,432,342 7,374,788 - 11,807,130
Past due 60-90 days 10,117,386 4,794,090 2,195,267 110,400 17,217,143 30,810,328 24,880,581 1,881,651 57,572,559
Total 320,759,444 155,316,155 16,229,192 903,021 493,207,812 67,882,923 116,153,535 107,783,694 291,820,152
Individual Corporate
Dec. 31, 2012
Overdrafts Credit cards Personal Mortgages Other loans Overdraft Direct loans Syndicated Total
loans loans Other loans
Individually impaired loans 14,487,332 6,412,436 89,037,818 11,086,723 1,244,270 238,462,451 1,065,770,440 179,994,670 3,480,171 1,609,976,311
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Financial Statements: Consolidated
Financial Statements: Consolidated Financial Statements: Consolidated
EGP
Total
23,665,428,816
2,096,838,419
153,833,294
(21,410,562)
1,173,942,998
765,623,964
4,181,386,392
383,143,670
10,841,736
4,910,810,545
24,125,578,810
9,630,556,651
109,231,797
(6,634,495)
(2,842,840,136)
(708,390,220)
103,085,538
26,899,651,189
192,752,878
94,823,431,284
Restructuring activities include reschaduling arrangements, obligatory management programs, modification and deferral of
payments. The application of restructuring policies are based on indicators or criteria of credit performance of the borrower
that is based on the personal judgment of the management, indicate that payment will most likely continue. Restructuring is
commonly applied to term loans, specially customer loans. Renegotiated loans totaled at the end of the year
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Individual
-
-
-
1,173,942,998
765,623,964
4,181,386,392
383,143,670
10,841,736
-
-
-
-
-
(133,468,940)
(39,328,295)
-
-
-
6,342,141,525
Loans and advances to customer
Corporate
Direct loans 2,950,132,000 2,924,873,000
Total 2,950,132,000 2,924,873,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,934,555,071
10,806,642,350
3,765,024,288
3,256,225
-
(1,182,773,613)
(357,500,457)
-
-
-
14,969,203,864
3.1.7. Debt instruments, treasury bills and other governmental notes
The table below presents an analysis of debt instruments, treasury bills and other governmental notes by rating agency
designation at end of financial period, based on Standard & Poor’s ratings or their equivalent:
EGP
The following table analysis the Group’s main credit exposure at their book value categorized by the Bank customers activities.
Non-trading
Treasury bills and Trading financial
Dec. 31, 2013 financial debt Total
other gov. notes debt instruments
sector
23,665,428,816
2,096,838,419
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
468,096,213
1,095,296,185
34,722,222
-
-
(15,397,347)
-
-
25,495,134,249
-
52,840,118,757
instruments
AAA - - 962,346,780 962,346,780
AA- to AA+ - - 176,768,467 176,768,467
A- to A+ - - 200,559,029 200,559,029
Lower than A- - 135,464,386 851,468,992 986,933,378
Unrated 23,665,428,816 1,961,374,033 24,708,507,921 50,335,310,770
and
retail trade
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
274,467,379
215,552,531
-
15,000,000
-
(6,237,296)
(14,399)
-
-
-
498,768,215
Total 23,665,428,816 2,096,838,419 26,899,651,189 52,661,918,424
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,013,245,488
-
1,046,185,896
-
-
(38,475,946)
-
-
-
-
2,020,955,438
the end of the current period.
The Bank has allocated exposures to regions based on the country of domicile of its counterparties.
Alex, Delta and
Dec. 31, 2013 Cairo Upper Egypt Total
Sinai
Treasury bills and other governmental notes 23,665,428,816 - - 23,665,428,816
Manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,301,794,515
11,224,774,953
4,784,624,245
90,975,572
-
(1,454,360,568)
(311,547,069)
-
-
-
15,636,261,648
Trading financial assets:
- Debt instruments 2,096,838,419 - - 2,096,838,419
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 - - 153,833,294
Less:Impairment provision (21,410,562) - - (21,410,562)
Gross loans and advances to customers
Financial
institutions
-
-
153,833,294
(21,410,562)
-
-
-
-
-
(81,348,121)
783,312,791
-
-
(6,634,495)
(12,126,426)
-
103,085,538
1,404,516,940
192,752,878
2,515,981,837
Individual:
- Overdrafts 788,301,456 260,325,730 125,315,812 1,173,942,998
- Credit cards 577,101,742 158,976,345 29,545,877 765,623,964
- Personal loans 2,809,768,674 1,097,553,129 274,064,589 4,181,386,392
- Mortgages 317,339,513 56,881,818 8,922,339 383,143,670
- Other loans 9,563,433 1,278,303 - 10,841,736
Corporate:
Financial investments:
3.1.8.2. Industry sectors
Impairment provision
governmental notes
Unearned interest (553,087,820) (153,568,700) (1,733,700) (708,390,220)
- Debt instruments
- Syndicated loans
-Debt instruments
Unearned interest
Derivative financial instruments 103,085,538 - - 103,085,538
- Personal loans
Financial investments:
- Credit cards
- Direct loans
- Other loans
- Other loans
- Overdrafts
- Overdrafts
- Mortgages
Individual:
Dec. 31, 2013
Corporate:
associates
-Debt instruments 26,899,651,189 - - 26,899,651,189
-Investments in associates 192,752,878 - - 192,752,878
Total 85,960,569,747 7,574,729,615 1,288,131,922 94,823,431,284
Total
ers
Assets available to meet all of the liabilities and to cover outstanding loan commitments include cash, due from CBE and
due from banks, treasury bills, other government notes , loans and advances to banks and customers.
In the normal course of business, a proportion of customer loans contractually repayable within one year will be extend-
ed. In addition, debt instrument and treasury bills and other governmental notes have been pledged to secure liabilities.
The Bank would also be able to meet unexpected net cash outflows by selling securities and accessing additional funding
sources such as asset-backed markets.
3.4. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities The required data is submitted to the Central Bank of Egypt on a quarterly basis.
3.4.1. Financial instruments not measured at fair value
The table below summarizes the book value and fair value of those financial assets and liabilities not presented on the Central Bank of Egypt requires the following:
Bank’s balance sheet at their fair value. • Maintaining EGP 500 million as a minimum requirement for the issued and paid-in capital.
Book value Fair value • Maintaining a minimum level of capital adequacy ratio of 10%, calculated as the ratio between total value of the capital
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 elements, and the risk-weighted assets and contingent liabilities of the Bank.
Financial assets
Due from banks 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388 Tier one:
Gross loans and advances to banks 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 153,833,294 1,208,166,369 Tier one, comprised of paid-in capital (after deducting the book value of treasury shares), retained earnings and reserves
Gross loans and advances to
resulting from the distribution of profits except the banking risk reserve and deducting previously recognized goodwill
customers
Individual 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224 and any retained losses.
Corporate 38,776,177,803 37,161,221,146 38,776,177,803 37,161,221,146
Financial investments Tier two:
Held to Maturity 4,197,176,655 4,215,787,960 4,197,176,655 4,215,787,960 Represents the gone concern capital which comprised of general risk provision according to the impairment provision
Total financial assets 58,646,077,402 56,614,583,086 58,646,077,402 56,614,583,086 guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Egypt for to the maximum of 1.25% risk weighted assets and contingent liabili-
Financial liabilities ties, subordinated loans with more than five years to maturity (amortizing 20% of its carrying amount in each year of
Due to banks 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716 1,373,410,040 1,714,862,716
Due to customers 96,845,683,408 78,729,121,488 96,845,683,408 78,729,121,488 the remaining five years to maturity) and 45% of the increase in fair value than book value for available for sale , held to
Long term loans 132,153,227 80,495,238 132,153,227 80,495,238 maturity, subsidiaries and associates investments.
Total financial liabilities 98,351,246,675 80,524,479,442 98,351,246,675 80,524,479,442
When calculating the numerator of capital adequacy ratio, the rules set limits of total tier 2 to no more than tier 1 capital
Due from banks and also limits the subordinated to no more than 50% of tier 1.
The fair value of floating rate placements and overnight deposits is their carrying amount. The estimated fair value of fixed
interest bearing deposits is based on discounted cash flows using prevailing money-market interest rates for debts with Assets risk weight scale ranging from zero to 100% based on the counterparty risk to reflect the related credit risk scheme,
similar credit risk and similar maturity date. taking into considration the cash collatrals. Similar criteria are used for off balance sheet items after adjusting it to reflect
the nature of contingency and the potential loss of those amounts. The Bank has complied with all local capital adequacy
Loans and advances to banks requirements for the current year.
Loans and advances to banks represented in loans do not considering bank placing. The expected fair value of the loans
and advances represents the discounted value of future cash flows expected to be collected. Cash flows are discounted
using the current market rate to determine fair value.
The tables below summarizes the compositions of teir 1, teir 2 and the capital adequacy ratio . 4.3. Fair value of derivatives
The fair value of financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets are determined by using valuation tech-
According to Basel II : niques. Where valuation techniques (as models) are used to determine fair values, they are validated and periodically
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 reviewed by qualified personnel independent of the area that created them. All models are certified before they are used,
In thousands EGP In thousands EGP and models are calibrated to ensure that outputs reflect actual data and comparative market prices. To the extent prac-
Restated tical, models use only observable data; however, areas such as credit risk (both own and counterparty), volatilities and
Tier 1 capital correlations require management to make estimates. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect reported
Share capital (net of the treasury shares) 9,002,436 5,972,275 fair value of financial instruments.
Reserves 1,001,869 3,909,853
Retained Earnings (Losses) (546,531) (510,946)
Total deductions from tier 1 capital common equity (726,847) (4,701) 4.4. Held-to-Maturity investments
Total qualifying tier 1 capital 8,730,927 9,366,481 The non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are being classified held to
Tier 2 capital maturity. This requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, the Bank evaluates its intention and ability to hold
45% of special reserve 1,123 41,821 such investments to maturity. If the Bank fails to keep these investments to maturity other than for the specific circum-
45% of the Increase in fair value than the book value for available for stances – for example, selling an insignificant amount close to maturity it will be required to reclassify the entire category
sale and held to maturity investments 21,510 147,873
as available for sale. The investments would therefore be measured at fair value not amortized cost.
Impairment provision for loans and regular contingent liabilities 742,938 709,302
Total qualifying tier 2 capital 765,571 898,996
Total capital 1+2 9,496,498 10,265,477
Risk weighted assets and contingent liabilities
Total credit risk 59,514,861 56,891,117 5. Segment analysis
Total market risk 2,429,715 1,994,962 5.1. By business segment
Total operational risk 8,135,709 6,478,218 The Bank is divided into main business segments on a worldwide basis:
Total 70,080,285 65,364,297 • Corporate banking – incorporating direct debit facilities, current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loan and other credit
*Capital adequacy ratio (%) 13.55% 15.71% facilities, foreign currency and derivative products
*Based on consolidated financial statement figures and in accordance with Centeral Bank of Egypt regulation issued on 24 December 2012. • Investment banking – incorporating financial instruments Trading, structured financing, Corporate leasing,and merger
and acquisitions advice.
• Retail banking – incorporating private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, investment
savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, consumer loans and mortgages;
4. Critical accounting estimates and judgments • Others –Include other banking business, such as Assets Management.
The Bank makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities within the next • Transactions between the business segments are on normal commercial terms and conditions.
financial year. EGP
Corporate Investment
Dec. 31, 2013 SME’s Retail banking Total
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and based on historical experience and other factors, including ex- banking banking
pectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and available information.
Revenue according to busi-
4,433,071,220 698,163,082 291,097,803 1,666,363,119 7,088,695,224
ness segment
4.1. Impairment losses on loans and advances Expenses according to busi-
The Bank reviews its loan portfolios to assess impairment on monthly basis a quarterly basis. In determining whether (1,626,606,779) (316,973,281) (90,547,864) (877,974,630) (2,912,102,554)
ness segment
an impairment loss should be recorded in the income statement, the Bank makes judgments as to whether there is any Profit before tax 2,806,464,441 381,189,801 200,549,939 788,388,489 4,176,592,670
observable data indicating that there is a measurable portfolio. This evidence may include observable data indicating that Tax (802,003,135) (119,972,068) - (248,129,927) (1,170,105,130)
there has been an adverse change in the payment status of borrowers in a Bank, or national or local economic conditions Profit for the year 2,004,461,306 261,217,733 200,549,939 540,258,562 3,006,487,540
that correlate with defaults on assets in the Bank. Management uses estimates based on historical loss experience for Total assets 99,625,963,987 2,601,325,392 1,275,407,237 10,249,298,810 113,751,995,426
assets with credit risk characteristics and objective evidence of impairment similar to those in the portfolio when sched-
uling its future cash flows. The methodology and assumptions used for estimating both the amount and timing of future Corporate Investment
Dec. 31, 2012 SME’s Retail banking Total
banking banking
cash flows
are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. To the extent that the
Revenue according to busi-
net present value of estimated cash flows differs by +/-5% 3,329,477,415 731,332,747 (273,334,474) 1,610,326,906 5,397,802,594
ness segment
Expenses according to busi-
4.2. Impairment of available for-sale equity investments (1,124,760,077) (308,458,766) (25,353,002) (859,123,551) (2,317,695,396)
ness segment
The Bank determines that available-for-sale equity investments are impaired when there has been a significant or pro- Profit before tax 2,204,717,338 422,873,981 (298,687,476) 751,203,355 3,080,107,198
longed decline in the fair value below its cost. This determination of what is significant or prolonged requires judgment. In Tax (556,045,847) (107,289,406) - (190,591,442) (853,926,695)
making this judgment, the Bank evaluates among other factors, the normal volatility in share price. In addition, impair- Profit for the year 1,648,671,491 315,584,575 (298,687,476) 560,611,913 2,226,180,503
ment may be appropriate when there is evidence of a deterioration in the financial health of the investee, industry and Total assets 80,503,587,353 2,626,503,517 1,451,894,947 9,374,557,798 93,956,543,615
sector performance, changes in technology, and operational and financing cash flows.
12. Impairment (charge) release for credit losses 16. Due from banks
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP EGP EGP
Loans and advances to customers (915,581,874) (609,971,077) Current accounts 630,960,653 317,264,173
Total (915,581,874) (609,971,077) Deposits 8,372,990,237 7,730,556,215
Total 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
Central banks 3,225,196,041 3,093,850,399
Local banks 757,539,078 590,696,679
Foreign banks 5,021,215,771 4,363,273,310
13. Adjustments to calculate the effective tax rate Total 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
Non-interest bearing balances 163,771,764 152,732,954
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Fixed interest bearing balances 8,840,179,126 7,895,087,434
EGP EGP Total 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
Current balances 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
Profit before tax 4,176,481,713 3,080,917,168 Total 9,003,950,890 8,047,820,388
* Tax settlement for prior years - (65,137,014)
Profit after settlement 4,176,481,713 3,015,780,155
Tax rate 25.00% 24.98%
Income tax based on accounting profit 1,044,120,427 753,445,039
Add / (Deduct) 17. Treasury bills and other governmental notes
Non-deductible expenses 55,869,494 23,146,604
Tax exemptions (71,693,816) (82,115,715) Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Effect of provisions 140,691,487 88,495,041 EGP EGP
Depreciation 1,117,537 5,818,873 91 Days maturity 6,534,713,622 3,182,683,419
Income tax 1,170,105,129 788,789,842 182 Days maturity 7,197,085,800 4,022,757,000
Effective tax rate 28.02% 26.16% 364 Days maturity 11,010,949,677 4,458,084,085
Unearned interest (1,077,320,283) (470,058,411)
*Tax claims for the year ended on December.31, 2011
Total 1 23,665,428,816 11,193,466,093
Repos - treasury bills - (3,175,711,661)
Total 2 - (3,175,711,661)
Net 23,665,428,816 8,017,754,432
14. Earning per share
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP 18. Trading financial assets
Net profit for the period available for distribution 2,716,110,919 2,379,297,994
Board member’s bonus (40,741,664) (35,689,470) Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Staff profit sharing (271,611,092) (237,929,799) EGP EGP
* Profits shareholders’ Stake 2,403,758,163 2,105,678,724 Debt instruments
Number of shares 900,243,569 900,243,569 - Governmental bonds 2,047,967,761 1,138,056,688
Basic earning per share 2.67 2.34 - Other debt instruments 48,870,658 43,043,738
By issuance of ESOP earning per share will be: Total 2,096,838,419 1,181,100,426
Number of shares including ESOP shares 914,378,753 911,239,406 Equity instruments
Diluted earning per share 2.63 2.31 - Companies shares 43,071,616 15,877,741
* Based on dividend of separate financial statements. - Mutual funds 146,574,546 318,347,334
Total 189,646,162 334,225,076
Total financial assets for trading 2,286,484,581 1,515,325,502
Individual
Personal Real estate
20. Loans and advances to customers Dec. 31, 2012 Overdraft Credit cards loans loans Other loans Total
Beginning balance 20,377,614 42,290,218 76,502,471 11,876,297 1,593,932 152,640,532
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Charged (Released) during the year (9,624,567) (8,977,018) 68,706 1,500,562 (503,001) (17,535,318)
EGP EGP Write off during the year - (29,454,339) (2,135,623) - - (31,589,962)
Individual Recoveries from written off debts - 4,469,470 - - - 4,469,470
- Overdraft 1,173,942,998 1,220,222,219 Ending balance 10,753,047 8,328,331 74,435,554 13,376,859 1,090,931 107,984,722
- Credit cards 765,623,964 660,932,044
- Personal loans 4,181,386,392 3,616,553,758
- Mortgages 383,143,670 463,833,879 Corporate
- Other loans 10,841,736 20,045,324 Syndicated
Dec. 31, 2012 Overdraft Direct loans loans Other loans Total
Total 1 6,514,938,760 5,981,587,224
Corporate Beginning balance 167,655,394 790,797,773 306,628,666 1,686,738 1,266,768,571
- Overdraft 4,910,810,545 4,288,571,348 Charged (Released) during the year 39,209,960 420,954,828 178,455,887 336,089 638,956,764
- Direct loans 24,125,578,810 23,196,204,054 Write off during the year - - (154,721,287) - (154,721,287)
- Syndicated loans 9,630,556,651 9,588,649,990 Recoveries from written off debts - 14,726,449 - - 14,726,449
- Other loans 109,231,797 87,795,754 Exchange revaluation difference 2,685,874 15,536,889 6,205,339 3,079,081 27,507,183
Total 2 38,776,177,803 37,161,221,146 Ending balance 209,551,228 1,242,015,939 336,568,605 5,101,908 1,793,237,680
Total Loans and advances to customers (1+2) 45,291,116,563 43,142,808,370
Less:
Unamortized bills discount (6,634,495) (22,277,973) 21. Derivative financial instruments
Impairment provision (2,842,840,136) (1,901,222,402) 21.1. Derivatives
Unearned interest (708,390,220) (520,994,222)
The Bank uses the following financial derivatives for non hedging purposes.
Net loans and advances to customers 41,733,251,712 40,698,313,773
Distributed to
Current balances 16,679,527,211 16,908,542,925 Forward contracts represents commitments of buying foreign and local currencies including unexecuted spot transac-
Non-current balances 25,053,724,501 23,789,770,848 tions. Future contracts for foreign currencies and/or interest rates represents contractual commitments to receive or
Total 41,733,251,712 40,698,313,773 pay net on the basis of changes in foreign exchange rates or interest rates, and/or buying or selling foreign currencies or
financial instruments in a future date with a fixed contractual price under active financial market.
Analysis for impairment provision of loans and advances to customers Credit risk is considered low, and future interest rate contracts represents future exchange rate contracts negotiated for
case by case, these contracts requires financial settlements of any differences in contractual interest rates and prevailing
Individual market interest rates on future interest rates on future dates based on contractual amount (nominal value) pre agreed
Dec. 31, 2013 Personal Real estate upon.
Overdraft Credit cards Other loans Total
loans loans
Beginning balance 10,753,047 8,328,331 74,435,554 13,376,859 1,090,931 107,984,722 Foreign exchange and/or interest rate swap represents commitments to exchange cash flows, resulting from these con-
Charged (Released) during the year 270,365 2,567,525 8,225,083 407,070 2,117,699 13,587,742 tracts exchange of currencies or interest (fixed rate versus variable rate for example) or both (meaning foreign exchange
Write off during the year (2,755,707) (7,254,445) - - - (10,010,152) and interest rate contracts)/ contractual amounts are not exchanged except for some foreign exchange contracts.
Recoveries from written off debts 964,713 4,749,763 - - - 5,714,476
Ending balance 9,232,418 8,391,174 82,660,637 13,783,929 3,208,630 117,276,788
Credit risk is represented in the expected cost of foreign exchange contracts that takes place if other parties default to ful-
fill their liabilities. This risk is monitored continuously through comparisons of fair value and contractual amount, and to
control the outstanding credit risk, The Bank evaluates other parties using the same methods as in borrowing activities.
Options contracts in foreign currencies and/or interest rates represents contractual agreements for the buyer (issuer) to
seller (holders) as a right not an obligations whether to buy (buy option) or to sell (sell option) at a certain day or within
certain period for a certain amount in foreign currency or interest rate. Options contracts are either traded in the market
or negotiated between The Bank and one of its clients (Off balance sheet). The Bank exposed to credit risk for purchased
options contracts only and in the line of its book cost which represent its fair value.
The contractual value for some derivatives options considered a base to compare the realized financial instruments on the 22. Financial investments
balance sheet, but it didn’t provide indicator on the projected cash flows of the fair value for current instruments, those
amounts doesn’t reflects credit risk or interest rate risk. Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP
Derivatives in The Banks benefit represent (assets) conversely it represents (liabilities) as a result of the changes in foreign Available for sale
exchange prices or interest rates related to these derivatives. Contractual / expected total amounts of financial deriva- - Listed debt instruments with fair value 22,556,422,828 20,607,710,266
tives can fluctuate from time to time and also the range through which the financial derivatives can be in benefit of The - Listed equity instruments with fair value 86,327,447 84,923,090
- Unlisted instruments 735,354,207 484,794,241
Bank or conversely against its benefit and the total fair value of the financial derivatives in assets and liabilities. hereunder
Total 23,378,104,482 21,177,427,597
are the fair values of the booked financial derivatives.
Held to maturity
- Listed debt instruments 4,169,664,155 4,154,712,549
21.1.1. For trading derivatives - Unlisted instruments 27,512,500 61,075,411
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Total 4,197,176,655 4,215,787,960
Notional Assets Liabilities Notional Assets Liabilities
Total financial investment 27,575,281,137 25,393,215,557
amount amount - Actively traded instruments 25,972,996,185 23,771,302,303
Foreign derivatives - Not actively traded instruments 1,602,284,952 1,621,913,254
Forward foreign exchange Total 27,575,281,137 25,393,215,557
1,250,176,084 13,375,501 18,954,700 1,996,990,255 16,812,998 959,570
contracts Fixed interest debt instruments 25,801,806,120 23,621,268,407
Currency swap 1,990,431,463 22,576,221 12,311,533 1,258,600,443 9,781,221 3,612,239 Floating interest debt instruments 1,097,845,069 1,237,877,696
Options 38,331,489 13,794,115 13,794,115 770,698,823 7,723,601 7,723,601 Total 26,899,651,189 24,859,146,103
Total 1 49,745,837 45,060,348 34,317,820 12,295,410
Interest rate derivatives
Interest rate swaps 389,501,781 6,679,325 3,744,177 859,324,209 12,630,731 8,739,696
Total 2 6,679,325 3,744,177 12,630,731 8,739,696
Commodity 0 - - 12,149,920 134,026 134,026 Available for sale Held to maturity Total
Total 3 - - 134,026 134,026 financial financial EGP
Total assets (liabilities) for investments investments
56,425,162 48,804,525 47,082,577 21,169,132 Beginning balance 15,421,546,277 39,159,519 15,460,705,796
trading derivatives (1+2+3)
Addition 10,169,757,165 4,176,628,441 14,346,385,606
Deduction (selling - redemptions) (5,342,793,206) - (5,342,793,206)
21.1.2. Fair value hedge Exchange revaluation differences for foreign
Interest rate derivatives 60,242,239 - 60,242,239
financial assets
Governmental debit Profit (losses) from fair value difference 895,941,363 - 895,941,363
603,658,200 - 57,476,340 549,753,000 - 97,708,858
instruments hedging Impairment (charges) release (27,266,242) - (27,266,242)
Customers deposits hedging 3,847,747,181 46,660,376 8,597,718 4,293,389,812 90,377,184 221,270 Ending Balance 21,177,427,597 4,215,787,960 25,393,215,557
Total 4 46,660,376 66,074,058 90,377,184 97,930,128
Total financial derivatives Beginning balance 21,177,427,597 4,215,787,960 25,393,215,557
103,085,538 114,878,583 137,459,761 119,099,260
(1+2+3+4) Addition 7,463,491,687 - 7,463,491,687
Deduction (selling - redemptions) (4,519,338,289) (18,611,305) (4,537,949,594)
Exchange revaluation differences for foreign
21.2. Hedging derivatives financial assets
124,230,792 - 124,230,792
21.2.1. Fair value hedge Profit (losses) from fair value difference (834,813,374) - (834,813,374)
The Bank uses interest rate swap contracts to cover part of the risk of potential decrease in fair value of its fixed rate gov- Impairment (charges) release (32,893,931) - (32,893,931)
ernmental debt instruments in foreign currencies. Net derivative value resulting from the related hedging instruments is Ending Balance 23,378,104,482 4,197,176,655 27,575,281,137
EGP 57,476,340 at the December 31, 2013 against EGP 97,708,858 at the December 31, 2012, Resulting in net gain form hedg-
ing instruments at the December 31, 2013 EGP 40,232,518 against net loss EGP 19,194,046 at the December 31, 2012. Losses
arises from the hedged items at the December 31, 2013 reached EGP 48,856,503 against profits arises EGP 14,842,228 at 22.1. Profit (Losses) from financial investments
the December 31, 2012. Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012
EGP EGP
The Bank uses interest rate swap contracts to cover part of the risk of potential increase in fair value of its fixed rate Profit (Loss) from selling available for sale financial instruments 4,362,940 519,013
customers deposits in foreign currencies. Net derivative value resulting from the related hedging instruments is EGP Impairment release (charges) of available for sale equity instruments (32,893,931) (27,859,838)
38,062,657 at the end of December, 2013 against EGP 90,155,914 at the December 31, 2012, Resulting in net losses form Impairment release (charges) of available for sale debt instruments - 593,597
hedging instruments at the December 31, 2013 EGP 52,093,256 against net profit EGP 32,507,675 at the December 31, 2012. Profit (Loss) from selling held to maturity debt investments (141,135) (162,078)
Total (28,672,126) (26,909,306)
Gains arises from the hedged items at the 31 December , 2013 reached EGP 60,223,650 against losses EGP 27,731,731 at the
31 December , 2012.