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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company | LSE:BOCH | London | Ordinary Share | IE00BD5B1Y92 | ORD EUR0.10 (CDI) |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 325.00 | 322.00 | 325.00 | 0.00 | 01:00:00 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC
27 August 2019
Interim Financial Report 2019
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BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Financial Report
Six months ended 30 June 2019
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Contents Page
Board of Directors and Executives 1
Forward Looking Statements and Notes 2
Interim Management Report 3
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial statements
Interim Consolidated Income Statement 25
Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 26
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet 27
Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 28
Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 30
Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
1. Corporate information 32
2. Unaudited financial statements 32
3. Summary of significant accounting policies 32
4. Going concern 37
5. Operating environment 38
6. Significant and other judgements, estimates and assumptions 39
7. Segmental analysis 45
8. Net gains on financial instrument transactions and disposal/dissolution
of subsidiaries and associates 53
9. Staff costs and other operating expenses 53
10. Credit losses of financial instruments and impairment of
non--financial instruments
11. Income tax 55
12. Earnings per share 58
13. Investments 58
14. Derivative financial instruments 60
15. Fair value measurement 61
16. Loans and advances to customers 68
17. Stock of property 68
18. Prepayments, accrued income and other assets 69
19. Non--current assets and disposal groups held for sale 70
20. Funding from central banks 71
21. Customer deposits 72
22. Subordinated loan stock 73
23. Accruals, deferred income, other liabilities and other provisions 73
24. Share capital 73
25. Pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters 75
26. Contingent liabilities 79
27. Cash and cash equivalents 80
28. Analysis of assets and liabilities by expected maturity 81
29. Risk management -- Credit risk 82
30. Risk management -- Market risk 118
31. Risk management -- Liquidity risk and funding 118
32. Capital management 122
33. Related party transactions 122
34. Group companies 125
35. Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries 128
36. Investments in associates and joint venture 129
37. Events after the reporting period 131
Independent Review Report to the Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public
Limited Company 132
Additional Risk and Capital Management Disclosures including
Pillar 3 semi--annual disclosures 134
Definitions and explanations of Alternative Performance Measures
Disclosures 173
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Board of Directors and Executives
as at 26 August 2019
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Board of Directors of Efstratios--Georgios Arapoglou
Bank of Cyprus Holdings CHAIRMAN
Public Limited Company Maksim Goldman
VICE CHAIRMAN
Arne Berggren
Lyn Grobler
Dr. Michael Heger
John Patrick Hourican
Dr. Christodoulos Patsalides
Ioannis Zographakis
Anat Bar--Gera
Maria Philippou
Paula Hadjisotiriou
Executive Committee John Patrick Hourican
OUTGOING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Panicos Nicolaou
DIRECTOR CORPORATE BANKING/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DESIGNATE
Dr. Christodoulos Patsalides
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF OPERATING
OFFICER
Michalis Athanasiou
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
Eliza Livadiotou
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Louis Pochanis
DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL BANKING, WEALTH AND MARKETS
Dr. Charis Pouangare
DIRECTOR CONSUMER AND SME BANKING
Nicolas Scott Smith
DIRECTOR RESTRUCTURING AND RECOVERIES DIVISION
Anna Sofroniou
DIRECTOR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT UNIT
Aristos Stylianou
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, INSURANCE BUSINESSES
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Company Secretary Katia Santis
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Legal Advisers as to Arthur Cox
matters of Irish Law
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Legal Advisers as to Sidley Austin LLP
matters of English and
US Law
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Legal Advisers as to Chryssafinis & Polyviou
matters of Cypriot Law
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Statutory Auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers,
One Spencer Dock,
North Wall Quay,
Dublin 1,
Ireland,
I.D.E. Box No. 137
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Registered Office Arthur Cox
10 Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
D02 T380
Ireland
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BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Forward Looking Statements and Notes
====================================
This document contains certain forward--looking statements which
can usually be identified by terms used such as 'expect', 'should
be', 'will be' and similar expressions or variations thereof or their
negative variations, but their absence does not mean that a statement
is not forward looking. Examples of forward--looking statements include,
but are not limited to, statements relating to the Bank of Cyprus
Holdings Public Limited Company Group (the Group) near term and longer
term future capital requirements and ratios, intentions, beliefs
or current expectations and projections about the Group's future
results of operations, financial condition, expected impairment charges,
the level of the Group's assets, liquidity, performance, prospects,
anticipated growth, provisions, impairments, business strategies
and opportunities. By their nature, forward--looking statements involve
risk and uncertainty because they relate to events, and depend upon
circumstances, that will or may occur in the future. Factors that
could cause actual business, strategy and/or results to differ materially
from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions
expressed in such forward--looking statements made by the Group include,
but are not limited to: general economic and political conditions
in Cyprus and other European Union (EU) Member States, interest rate
and foreign exchange fluctuations, legislative, fiscal and regulatory
developments and information technology, litigation and other operational
risks. Should any one or more of these or other factors materialise,
or should any underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, the actual
results or events could differ materially from those currently being
anticipated as reflected in such forward--looking statements. The
forward--looking statements made in this document are only applicable
as from the date of publication of this document. Except as required
by any applicable law or regulation, the Group expressly disclaims
any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to any forward--looking statement contained in this document
to reflect any change in the Group's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Non--IFRS performance measures Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company (the 'Company') management believes that the non--IFRS performance measures included in this document provide valuable information to the readers of the Interim Financial Report as they enable the readers to identify a more consistent basis for comparing the Group's performance between financial periods and provide more detail concerning the elements of performance which management is most directly able to influence or are relevant for an assessment of the Group. They also reflect an important aspect of the way in which the operating targets are defined and performance is monitored by the Group's management. However, any non--IFRS performance measures in this document are not a substitute for IFRS measures and readers should consider the IFRS measures as the key measures of the 30 June position. Refer to 'Definitions and explanations on Alternative Performance Measures Disclosures' on pages 173 to 182 of the Interim Financial Report for the six months ended 30 June 2019 for further information, reconciliations with Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements and calculations of non--IFRS performance measures included throughout this document and the most directly comparable IFRS measures. The Interim Financial Report for the six months ended 30 June 2019 is available on the Group's website www.bankofcyprus.com (Investor Relations/Financial Results). BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Interim Management Report ==============================================
Financial results
Commentary on underlying basis The financial information presented below provides an overview of the Group financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 on the 'underlying basis' which the management believes it best fits the measurement of the performance and position of the Group. Reconciliations are included in the below sections and in 'Definitions and explanations on Alternative Performance Measures Disclosures' to allow for the comparability of the underlying basis to statutory information.
The main financial highlights for 2019 are set out below:
Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement underlying basis
EUR million 30 June 30 June 2018
2019 (represented)
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Net interest income 170 166
------------------------- -------------------------
Net fee and commission income 75 80
------------------------- -------------------------
Net foreign exchange gains and net gains on
financial instruments transactions and disposal/dissolution
of subsidiaries and associates 26 42
------------------------- -------------------------
Insurance income net of insurance claims and
commissions 30 25
------------------------- -------------------------
Net gains from revaluation and disposal of
investment properties and on disposal of stock
of properties 16 21
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Other income 16 11
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Total income 333 345
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Staff costs (112) (102)
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Other operating expenses (84) (80)
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Special levy on deposits on credit institutions
in Cyprus and contribution to Single Resolution
Fund (SRF) (12) (12)
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Total expenses (208) (194)
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Operating profit 125 151
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Loan credit losses (87) (85)
------------------------- -------------------------
Impairments of other financial and non--financial
instruments (10) (13)
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Reversal of provisions for litigation, regulatory
and other matters 3 6
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Total loan credit losses, impairments and provisions (94) (92)
------------------------- -------------------------
Profit before tax and non--recurring items 31 59
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Tax - (4)
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(Profit)/loss attributable to non--controlling
interests (2) 2
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Profit after tax and before non--recurring
items 29 57
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Advisory and other restructuring costs excluding
discontinued operations and NPE sale (Helix) (12) (15)
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Profit after tax -- organic 17 42
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Profit from discontinued operations (UK) - 4
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Profit/(loss) relating to NPE Sale (Helix) - (105)
------------------------- -------------------------
Loss on remeasurement of investment in associate
classified as held for sale (CNP) net of share
of profit from associates (21) 5
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Reversal of impairment of deferred tax assets
and impairment of other tax receivables 101 -
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Profit/(loss) after tax (attributable to the
owners of the Company) 97 (54)
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Reclassifications to comparative information were made as follows:
* Unrecognised interest on previously credit impaired
loans which have cured during the period amounting to
EUR14,918 thousand was reclassified from 'Net
interest income' to 'Credit losses to cover credit
risk on loans and advances to customers' in line with
an IFRIC discussion, which has taken place in
November 2018 (Presentation of unrecognised interest
following the curing of a credit impaired financial
asset (IFRS 9)). The corresponding amount for the six
months ended 30 June 2019 stood at EUR7,781 thousand.
* The results of the discontinued operations in the UK
(Bank of Cyprus UK Ltd and its subsidiary, Bank of
Cyprus Financial Services Ltd) were represented as
discontinued operations (profit after tax for the six
months ended 30 June 2018: EUR4,010 thousand).
The changes in presentation did not have a material impact on the
profit/(loss) after tax of the Group for the period. However the
net interest margin, the cost to income and the cost of risk ratios
were recalculated to account for these reclassifications.
Key Performance Ratios 30 June 30 June
2019* 2018**
Net interest margin 1.88% 1.86%
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Cost to income ratio 63% 56%
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Cost to income ratio excluding special levy
and contribution to Single Resolution Fund 59% 53%
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Operating profit return on average assets 1.2% 1.4%
--------------------- ----------------------
Basic earnings/(losses) per share attributable
to the owners of the Company (EUR cent) 21.84 (12.12)
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*The interest income, non--interest income, staff costs, other operating
expenses and loan credit losses related to Project Helix are disclosed
under 'Profit/(loss) relating to NPE sale (Helix)' in the underlying
basis.
**Additionally to the above, amounts are represented for the disposal
of the UK subsidiary and including the impact from IFRIC presentation
of unrecognised interest following the curring of a credit--impaired
financial asset (IFRS 9). This resulted to a reclassification between
net interest income and loan credit losses, with no impact on overall
profitability.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Balance Sheet underlying basis
EUR million 30 June 31 December 2018
2019 (restated)
Cash and balances with central banks 5,262 4,610
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Loans and advances to banks 403 473
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Debt securities, treasury bills and equity
investments 1,881 1,515
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Net loans and advances to customers 10,949 10,922
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Stock of property 1,430 1,427
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Investment property 142 127
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Non--current assets and disposal groups classified
as held for sale 198 1,470
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Other assets 1,622 1,531
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Total assets 21,887 22,075
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Deposits by banks 532 432
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Funding from central banks 830 830
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Repurchase agreements 248 249
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Customer deposits 16,377 16,844
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Subordinated loan stock 261 271
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Other liabilities 1,169 1,082
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Total liabilities 19,417 19,708
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Shareholders' equity 2,222 2,121
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Other equity instruments (AT1) 220 220
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Total equity excluding non--controlling interests 2,442 2,341
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Non--controlling interests 28 26
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Total equity 2,470 2,367
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Total liabilities and equity 21,887 22,075
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Comparative information was restated following the change in the classification
of properties which are leased out under operating leases as investment
properties.
Key Balance Sheet figures and ratios 30 June 30 June
2019(1) 2019 31 December 2018
Gross loans and advances to customers
(EUR million) 13,072 13,148
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Allowance for expected credit losses
(EUR million) 2,145 2,254
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Customer deposits (EUR million) 16,377 16,844
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Loans to deposits ratio (net) 67% 65%
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NPE ratio 33% 36%
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Expected credit losses coverage
ratio for NPEs 50% 47%
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Leverage ratio 10.5% 10.0%
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Capital ratios and risk weighted
assets
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Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(CET 1) (transitional for IFRS 9) 15.2% 14.9% 11.9%
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Total capital ratio 18.1% 17.8% 14.9%
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Risk weighted assets (EUR million) 13,724 13,962 15,373
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(1) As at 30 June 2019, BOC PCL signed an agreement for the disposal
of its entire holding of 49.9% in CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
(CNP). Prior to the classification as held for sale, the investment
was remeasured and a loss of EUR25.9 million was recognised in the
consolidated income statement. The above 30 June 2019 figures and
calculations have been calculated on the basis that the sale of CNP
had been completed.
Reconciliation of the Income Statement for the six months ended 30 June 2019 between statutory and underlying basis
EUR million Underlying Helix Investment Tax related Other Statutory
basis portfolio in associate items basis
classified
as HFS
Net interest
income 170 34 - - - 204
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Net fee and
commission
income 75 6 - (6) - 75
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Net foreign
exchange gains
and net gains on
other
financial
instruments
transactions and
disposal/
dissolution of
subsidiaries
and associates 26 - - - 0 26
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Insurance income
net of
insurance claims
and commissions 30 - - - - 30
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Net gains from
revaluation
and disposal of
investment
properties and
on disposal
of stock of
properties 16 - - - - 16
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Other income 16 - - - - 16
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Total income 333 40 - (6) 0 367
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Total expenses (208) (23) - - (9) (240)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Operating profit 125 17 - (6) (9) 127
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Loan credit
losses (87) (17) - - 0 (104)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Impairments of
other financial
and
non--financial
assets (10) - - (8) - (18)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Reversal of
provisions
for litigation,
regulatory
and other
matters 3 - - - (3) -
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Remeasurement of
investment
in associate
classified
as held for sale - - (26) - - (26)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Share of profit
from associate - - 5 - - 5
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Profit/(loss)
before tax
and
non--recurring
items 31 - (21) (14) (12) (16)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Tax 0 - - 115 - 115
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
(Profit)
attributable
to
non--controlling
interests (2) - - - - (2)
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Profit after tax
and before
non--recurring
items 29 - (21) 101 (12) 97
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Advisory and
other
restructuring
costs excluding
discontinued
operations and
NPE sale
(Helix) (12) - - - 12 -
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Profit after tax
-- organic* 17 - (21) 101 - 97
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Profit/(loss)
relating
to NPE sale
(Helix) 0 (0) - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Loss on
remeasurement
of investment in
associate
classified as
held for
sale (CNP) net
of share
of profit from
associates (21) - 21 - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Reversal of
impairment
of deferred tax
assets
(DTA) and
impairment of
other tax
receivables 101 - - (101) - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
Profit after tax
(attributable
to the owners of
the Company) 97 - - - - 97
---------------- ---------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------
*This is the profit after tax, before the loss on remeasurement of
investment in associate classified as held for sale (CNP) net of
share of profit from associates and the reversal of impairment of
DTA and impairment of other tax receivables.
This measure best represents the true performance of the Group for
management.
The reclassification differences between the statutory basis and
underlying basis mainly relate to the impact from 'non--recurring
items' and are explained as follow:
Helix portfolio
* Net interest income of EUR34 million and fee and
commission income of EUR6 million relating to the NPE
sale (Helix) is disclosed under non--recurring items
within 'Profit/(loss) relating to NPE sale (Helix)'
under the underlying basis.
* Total expenses include staff costs of EUR3 million,
operating expenses of EUR12 million and restructuring
costs of EUR8 million relating to NPE sale (Helix),
and are presented within 'Profit/(loss) relating to
NPE sale (Helix)' under the underlying basis.
* Net loan credit losses of EUR17 million, is disclosed
under non--recurring items within 'Profit/(loss)
relating to NPE sale (Helix)' under the underlying
basis.
Investment in associate classified as HFS
* Loss on remeasurement of investment in associate
classified as held for sale (CNP) net of share of
profit form associate of EUR21 million comprises the
share of profit for associate of EUR5 million which
is reported in the 'Share of profits from associates'
under the statutory basis and the loss on
remeasurement of EUR26 million which is classified as
'Remeasurement of investment in associate classified
as held for sale' under the statutory basis.
Tax related items
* Reversal of impairment of the deferred tax asset
amounting to EUR115 million included within 'Tax'
under the statutory basis is classified as a
non--recurring item and disclosed within 'Reversal of
impairment of DTA and impairment of other tax
receivables' under the underlying basis. 'Fee and
commission expense' relating to the revised income
tax legislation of EUR6 million, which has been
disclosed within 'Reversal of impairment of deferred
tax asset and impairment of other tax receivables'
under the underlying basis, is disclosed within the
'Net fee and commission income' under the statutory
basis.
* Impairment of other financial assets of EUR8 million,
which are included in 'Credit losses of other
financial instruments' under the statutory basis,
relate to the impairment of Greek tax receivables and
are classified as a non--recurring item and dislcosed
within 'Reversal of impairment of DTA and impairment
of other tax receivables' under the underlying basis.
Other reclassifications
* Advisory and other restructuring costs of
approximately EUR12 million included in 'Other
operating expenses' under the statutory basis, are
separately presented under the underlying basis.
* Reversal of provisions for litigation, regulatory and
other matters amounting to EUR3 million included in
'Other operating expenses' under the statutory basis,
are separately presented under the underlying basis.
Balance Sheet Analysis
Capital Base
Total equity (excluding non--controlling interests) totalled EUR2,442
million at 30 June 2019, compared to EUR2,341 million at 31 December
2018. Shareholders' equity totalled EUR2,222 million at 30 June 2019,
compared to EUR2,121 million at 31 December 2018.
The Common Equity Tier 1 capital (CET1) ratio on an IFRS 9 transitional
basis stood at 14.9% at 30 June 2019 (and 15.2% pro forma for the
sale of investment in CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd ('CNP')),
compared to 11.9% at 31 December 2018 (adjusted to take into account
the DTAs which were fully phased in as of 1 January 2019). During
the six months ended 30 June 2019 the Project Helix was completed,
positively impacting CET1 ratio by c.140 bps. The CET1 ratio was
positively affected by the tax legislation amendments relating to
the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits (DTC)
and includes reviewed profits for the six months ended 30 June 2019.
The Group has elected to apply the EU transitional arrangements for
regulatory capital purposes (EU Regulation 2017/2395) where the impact
on the impairment amount from the initial application of IFRS 9 on
the capital ratios is phased--in gradually. The amount added each
year decreases based on a weighting factor until the impact of IFRS
9 is fully absorbed back to CET1 at the end of the five years. The
impact on the capital ratios for the year 2018 was 5% of the impact
on the impairment amounts from the initial application of IFRS 9,
increasing to 15% (cumulative) for the year 2019. The CET1 ratio
on a fully--loaded basis amounts to 13.3% at 30 June 2019 and 13.5%
pro forma for the sale of investment in CNP, compared to 10.1% at
31 December 2018 (and 13.5% pro forma for DTC and Helix). On a transitional
basis and on a fully phased--in basis after the five year period
of transition is complete, the impact of IFRS 9 is expected to be
manageable and within the Group's capital plans.
As at 30 June 2019, the Total Capital ratio (TCR) stood at 17.8%
(and 18.1% pro forma for the sale of investment in CNP), compared
to 14.9% at 31 December 2018.
The Group's capital ratios are above the minimum CET1 regulatory
capital ratio of 10.5% (comprising a 4.5% Pillar I requirement, a
3.0% Pillar II requirement, the Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.5%
and the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer of 0.5%)
and the overall Total Capital requirement of 14.0%, comprising an
8.0% Pillar I requirement (of which up to 1.5% can be in the form
of Additional Tier 1 capital and up to 2.0% in the form of Tier 2
capital), a 3.0% Pillar II requirement (in the form of CET1), the
Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.5% and the Other Systemically Important
Institution Buffer of 0.5%. The ECB has also provided non--public
guidance for an additional Pillar II CET1 buffer.
Pillar II add--on capital requirements derive from the context of
the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) process, which
is a point in time assessment and are therefore subject to change
over time.
In accordance with the provisions of the Macroprudential Oversight
of Institutions Law of 2015, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) is
also the responsible authority for the designation of banks that
are Other Systemically Important Institutions (O--SIIs) and for the
setting of the O--SII buffer requirement for these systemically important
banks. The Group has been designated as an O--SII and the O--SII
buffer currently set by the CBC for the Group is 2%. This buffer
is being phased--in gradually having started from 1 January 2019
at 0.5% and increasing by 0.5% every year thereafter, until being
fully implemented (2.0%) on 1 January 2022.
Based on the SREP decisions of prior years, the Company and BOC PCL
were under a regulatory prohibition for equity dividend distribution
and therefore no dividends were declared or paid during years 2018
and 2017. Following the 2018 SREP decision, the Company and BOC PCL
are still under equity dividend distribution prohibition. This prohibition
does not apply if the distribution is made via the issuance of new
ordinary shares to the shareholders which are eligible as CET1 capital.
No prohibition applies to the payment of coupons on any AT1 capital
instruments issued by the Company and the BOC PCL.
The EBA final guidelines on SREP and supervisory stress testing in
July 2018 and the Single Supervisory Mechanism's (SSM) 2018 SREP
methodology provide that CET1 held for the purposes of Pillar II
add--on capital requirements cannot be used to meet any other capital
requirements (Pillar 1, P2R or the combined buffer requirements),
and therefore cannot be used twice. Such restrictions are, however,
only expected to apply with effect from the 2019 SREP cycle.
Project Helix
In June 2019, the Group completed the sale of a portfolio of loans
with a gross book value of EUR2.8 billion (of which EUR2.7 billion
related to non--performing loans) (the 'Portfolio') secured by real
estate collateral to certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global
Management LLC, the agreement for which was announced on 28 August
2018 (Project Helix). Cash consideration of c.EUR1.2 billion was
received on completion, reflecting adjustments resulting from, inter
alia, loan repayments received on the Portfolio since the reference
date of 31 March 2018.
Overall, the transaction is capital accretive, with a net positive
impact on the Group capital ratios of c.60 bps. The impact from the
completion of Project Helix on the CET1 ratio and Total Capital ratio
at 30 June 2019 is an increase of c.140 bps.
The participation of the Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited (BOC
PCL) in the senior debt in relation to financing the Transaction
has been syndicated down from the initial level of EUR450 million
to c.EUR45 million, representing c.4% of the total acquisition funding.
Agreement for the sale of investment in CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings
Ltd
In June 2019, the Group signed an agreement to sell its entire shareholding
of 49.9% in its associate CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Limited ('CNP')
that had been acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations
of Laiki Bank in 2013 for a cash consideration of EUR97.5 million.
The sale is expected to be completed in the second half of 2019,
subject to regulatory approvals. On completion, the sale is expected
to have a positive impact of c.30 bps on both the Group's CET1 ratio
and Total Capital ratio (based on the Financial results as at 30
June 2019) resulting mainly from the release of risk weighted assets.
Additional Tier 1 (AT1)
In December 2018, the Company proceeded with the issuance of EUR220
million of Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities (AT1). AT1 constitues
an unsecured and subordinated obligation of the Company. The coupon
is at 12.50% and is payable semi--annually. The first coupon payment
to AT1 holders was made in June 2019 and was recognised in retained
earnings.
Legislative amendments for the conversion of deferred tax asset (DTA)
to deferred tax credit (DTC)
Legislative amendments allowing for the conversion of specific deferred
tax assets (DTA) into deferred tax credits (DTC) were adopted by
the Cyprus Parliament on 1 March 2019 and published on the Official
Gazette of the Republic on 15 March 2019. The law amendments cover
the income tax losses transferred from Laiki Bank to BOC PCL in March
2013. The introduction of CRD IV in January 2014 and its subsequent
phasing--in led to a more capital intensive treatment of this DTA
for the Company. The law amendments have resulted in improved regulatory
capital treatment of the DTA, under Capital Requirements Regulation
(EU) No. 575/2013 ('CRR'), amounting to c.EUR285 million or a CET1
uplift of c.190 bps.
Pro forma capital ratios
With the completion of the sale of investment in CNP, expected in
the second half of 2019, the CET1 ratio (IFRS 9 transitional basis)
of 14.9% as at 30 June 2019 improves to 15.2% pro forma for CNP.
The Total Capital ratio of 17.8% as at 30 June 2019 improves to 18.1%
pro forma for CNP.
Share premium reduction of BOC PCL
BOC PCL will proceed (subject to approvals mainly by the Court of Cyprus and the ECB) with a capital reduction process which will result in the reclassification of approximate EUR551 million of BOC PCL share premium account balance as distributable reserves which shall be available for distribution to the shareholders of BOC PCL, resulting in total net distributable reserves of c.EUR1 billion on a pro forma basis (31 December 2018). The reduction of capital will not have any impact on regulatory capital or the total equity position of BOC PCL or the Group. The distributable reserves provide the basis for the calculation of distributable items under the CRR, which provides that coupons on AT1 capital instruments may only be funded from distributable items.
Funding
Funding from Central Banks
At 30 June 2019, BOC PCL's funding from central banks amounted to
EUR830 million, which relates to ECB funding, (at the same level
as at 31 December 2018), comprising solely of funding through the
Targeted Longer--Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO II).
Deposits
Customer deposits totalled EUR16,377 million at 30 June 2019 compared
to EUR16,844 million at 31 December 2018, down by 3%.
BOC PCL's deposit market share in Cyprus reached 34.7% as at 30 June
2019, compared to 36.0% at 31 December 2018. Customer deposits accounted
for 75% of total assets at 30 June 2019.
Upon completion of the project Helix, the Loan to Deposit ratio (L/D)
was reduced by 5 p.p. to 67%, compared to 72% to 31 December 2018
when ignoring the classification of the Helix portfolio as a disposal
group held for sale and compared to a pick of 151% at 31 March 2014.
Subordinated Loan Stock
At 30 June 2019 BOC PCL's subordinated loan stock (including accrued
interest) amounted to EUR261 million (compared to EUR271 million
as at 31 December 2018) and relates to unsecured subordinated Tier
2 Capital Notes of nominal value EUR250 million, issued by BOC PCL
in January 2017.
Liquidity
At 30 June 2019 the Group Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) stood at
253% (compared to 231% at 31 December 2018) and was in compliance
with the minimum regulatory requirement of 100%. The liquidity surplus
at 30 June 2019 increased to EUR3.8 billion, reflecting a EUR1.2
billion increase of liquidity on Helix completion.
The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) has not yet been introduced.
It will become a regulatory indicator when Capital Requirement Regulation
2 (CRR2) is enforced, currently expected in 2021, with the limit
set at 100%. At 30 June 2019, the Group's NSFR, on the basis of Basel
standards, stood at 128% (compared to 119% at 31 December 2018).
Loans
Group gross loans totalled EUR13,072 million at 30 June 2019 compared
to EUR15,900 million at 31 December 2018. Gross loans in Cyprus totalled
EUR12,945 million at 30 June 2019. The reduction in gross loans by
17% is attributed mainly to the completion of Project Helix (sale
of EUR2.8 billion of gross loans of which EUR2.7 billion related
to non--performing loans) and to a lesser extent to the completion
of Project Velocity (sale of EUR30 million gross loans, of which
the whole amount related to non--performing loans) in the second
quarter of 2019.
New loans granted in Cyprus reached EUR1,111 million for the six
months ended 30 June 2019, exceeding new lending in the six months
ended 30 June 2018.
At 30 June 2019, the Group net loans and advances to customers totalled
EUR10,949 million (compared to EUR10,922 million at 31 December 2018
excluding Project Helix loans).
BOC PCL is the single largest credit provider in Cyprus with a market
share of 41.3% at 30 June 2019 compared to 45.4% at 31 December 2018
with the reduction reflecting the derecognition of the Helix portfolio
on completion of project Helix.
Loan portfolio quality
Tackling the Group's loan portfolio quality remains the top priority
for management. The Group continues to make steady progress across
all asset quality metrics and the loan restructuring activity continues.
The Group has been successful in engineering restructuring solutions
across the spectrum of its loan portfolio.
Non--performing exposures (NPEs) as defined by the European Banking
Authority (EBA) were reduced to EUR4,312 million at 30 June 2019,
accounting for 33% of gross loans compared to 47% at 31 December
2018 (including the Helix and Velocity portfolios).
The provisioning coverage ratio of NPEs improved to 50% at 30 June
2019 compared to 47% at 31 December 2018 on the same basis. Ignoring
the classification of the Helix (and Velocity) Portfolios as disposal
groups held for sale, the NPE Provision coverage as at 31 December
2018 stood at 52%.
When taking into account tangible collateral at fair value, NPEs
are fully covered.
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
EUR million % of gross EUR million % of gross
loans loans
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NPEs as per EBA definition 4,312 33.0% 7,419 46.7%
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Of which:
-- NPEs with forbearance measures,
no arrears 657 5.0% 1,211 7.6%
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Overall, the Group has recorded organic NPE reductions for seventeen
consecutive quarters and expects the organic reduction of NPEs to
continue during the coming quarters.
Project Helix
In June 2019, the Group announced the completion of Project Helix,
that refers to the sale of a portfolio of loans with a gross book
value of EUR2.8 billion (of which EUR2.7 billion related to non--performing
loans) (the 'Portfolio') secured by real estate collateral to certain
funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management LLC, the agreement
for which was announced on 28 August 2018.
Following the completion of Project Helix, the Group's gross NPEs
are c.70% lower than its peak in 2014. Project Helix reduced the NPE
ratio by c.11 p.p. to 33% as at 30 June 2019.
Cash consideration of c.EUR1.2 billion was received on completion,
reflecting adjustments resulting from, inter alia, loan repayments
received on the Portfolio since the reference date of 31 March 2018.
The participation of BOC PCL in the senior debt in relation to financing
the Transaction has been syndicated down from the initial level of
EUR450 million to c.EUR45 million, representing c.4% of the total
acquisition funding.
The Group remains focused on continuing to improve its asset quality
position and to seek solutions, both organic and inorganic, to make
BOC PCL a stronger and safer institution, capable of supporting the
local economy.
ESTIA
In July 2018, the Government announced a scheme aimed at addressing
NPEs backed by primary residence, known as ESTIA (the 'Scheme').
This Scheme is expected to impact approximately EUR0.84 billion of
retail core NPEs, subject to eligibility criteria and participation
rate. The ESTIA eligible portfolio refers to the potentially eligible
portfolio following on--going detailed assesment based on the BOC
PCL's available data on Open Market Value (OMV) and NPE status. Eligibility
criteria relate primarily to the OMV of the residence, total income
and net wealth of the household. These will act as a clear definition
of socially protected borrowers, acting as an enabler against strategic
defaulters. In accordance with the Scheme, the eligible loans are
to be restructured to the lower of the contractual balance and OMV.
The Government will subsidise one third of the instalment. In July
2019, the Memorandum of the Understanding was signed by the banks
and the Government for participation in the Scheme, which is underway
for official launch in September 2019. According to the timeline
provided by the Government, the application submissions will occur
from September to mid--November 2019, with evaluation by the banks
running concurrently until the end of November 2019. During the fourth
quarter of 2019, participating banks will offer restructuring solutions
to the applicants and simultaneously the applications will be reviewed
and approved by the Government, with the process expected to finish
by March 2020. The first payment of the state subsidy installment
is expected to occur between December 2019 and April 2020.
Project Velocity
In June 2019, BOC PCL completed the sale of an NPE portfolio of primarily
retail unsecured exposures, with a contractual balance of EUR245
million and a gross book value of EUR30 million as at the date of
disposal (known as 'Project Velocity' or the 'Sale') to APS Delta
s.r.o. This portfolio comprised 9,700 heavily delinquent borrowers,
including 8,800 private individuals and 900 small--to--medium--sized
enterprises. The Sale was broadly neutral to both, the income statement
and to capital.
The Group continues to assess the potential to accelerate the decrease
in NPEs on its balance sheet through an additional sale of NPEs.
To that extent the Group has, during the second half of 2019, embarked
on a preparation phase to review the feasibility of NPE reduction
structures with the aim of identifying the option that best meets
the Group's strategic objectives. The preparation phase involves
defining the relevant NPE portfolio, evaluation of real estate collaterals,
data remediation and enhancement of data tapes, borrower information
memorandums, legal due diligence and transaction structuring options.
For the purposes of completing the workstreams outlined above and
in order to conclude on the best possible structure, the Group has engaged international advisors, and is proceeding to engage in high level discussions via the signing of confidentiality agreements with various third parties, including financial investors and investment banks, that may be interested in pursuing a possible collaboration with the Group. A range of potential outcomes of this preparation phase is possible, including an outright sale (including BOC PCL retaining a portion of the related financing). Any potential transaction is expected to involve a portfolio of NPEs in excess of EUR2 billion by gross book value. The Group is not committed to any outcome arising from this preparation phase, which is currently expected to be finalised in the first half of 2020.
Real Estate Management Unit (REMU)
The Real Estate Management Unit (REMU) on--boarded EUR126 million of assets during the six months ended 30 June 2019, via the execution of debt for asset swaps and repossessed properties. The focus for REMU is increasingly shifting from on--boarding of assets resulting from debt for asset swaps towards the disposal of these assets. The Group completed organic disposals of EUR92 million during the six months ended 30 June 2019 (compared to EUR126 million for the same period last year), resulting in a profit on disposal of EUR16 million for the six months ended 30 June 2019. During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group executed sale--purchase agreements (SPAs) with contract value of EUR110 million (258 properties), excluding the sale of Cyreit. In addition, the Group signed SPAs for disposals of assets with contract value of EUR89 million. In November 2018, BOC PCL signed an agreement for the disposal of its entire holding in the investment shares of the Cyreit Variable Capital Investment Company PLC (Cyreit). During the first half of 2019, the Group completed the sale of the Cyreit (21 properties) recognising a loss on disposal of approximate EUR1 million. The total proceeds, since November 2018, from the disposal of Cyreit were EUR160 million. With the completion of Project Helix, properties with carrying value of EUR109 million, which were included in the portfolio for the NPE sale (Helix), were derecognised as at 30 June 2019. The Group has decided to classify the leased properties acquired in exchange of debt and leased out under operating leases as 'Investment Properties' instead of 'Inventories'. This change has been applied retrospectively resulting in the restatement of comparatives. As a result of the above change in classification, properties with carrying value of EUR118 million were reclassified from the stock of properties (measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value under IAS 2) to investment properties (measured at fair value under IAS 40) as at 30 June 2019 (compared to EUR103 million at 31 December 2018). These properties continue to be managed by REMU. This change in classification had no material impact on the Group's comparative retained earnings and a cumulative impact of EUR1 million gain has been recognised under 'Net gains from revaluation and disposal of investment properties and on disposal of stock of properties' in the income statement of first half of 2019. Overseas exposure At 30 June 2019 there were overseas exposures of EUR311 million in Greece relating to both loans and properties (compared to EUR144 million as at 31 December 2018), not identified as non--core exposures, since they are considered by management as exposures arising in the normal course of business. The increase is mainly driven by new lending to Greek entities investing in Cyprus, granted by BOC PCL in the normal course of business. During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group signed a binding agreement for the disposal of the overseas exposure in Serbia, comprising loans and properties, amounting to EUR8 million. As at 30 June 2019 the exposure was classified as held for sale. The Group continues its efforts for further deleveraging and disposal of non--essential assets and operations.
Income Statement Analysis
Total income Net interest income (NII) and net interest margin (NIM) for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR170 million and 1.88% respectively on the underlying basis. NII was up by 3% compared to EUR166 million a year earlier. The NIM remained broadly flat when compared to previous year, negatively affected by the continued pressure on lending rates and positively affected by the reduction of cost of deposits. Average interest earning assets for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR18,270 million, up by 1% a year earlier. Non--interest income for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR163 million, mainly comprising net fee and commission income of EUR75 million, net foreign exchange gains and net gains on financial instrument transactions and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries of EUR26 million, net insurance income of EUR30 million, net gains from revaluation and disposal of investment properties and on disposal of stock of properties of EUR16 million and other income of EUR16 million. Net foreign exchange gains and net gains on financial instrument transactions and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries of EUR26 million for the six months ended 30 June 2019, comprising mainly net foreign exchange gains of EUR14 million and net gains on revaluation of financial instruments of EUR12 million, decreased by 37% compared to same period last year mainly due to one--off gain on disposal of bonds during the six months ended 30 June 2018 amounting to EUR19 million. Net insurance income amounted to EUR30 million for the six months ended 30 June 2019, compared to EUR25 million for the same period last year, up by 20%, reflecting increased income and positive investment returns. Net gains from revaluation and disposal of investment properties and on disposal of stock of properties for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR16 million, of which net profit from the disposal of stock properties of EUR17 million (REMU gains), and a valuation loss of EUR1 million, compared to net gains of EUR21 million for the same period last year which related mainly to the net profit from the disposal of stock of properties (REMU gains). Total income for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR333 million, compared to EUR345 million for the same period last year (down by 4%). Total expenses Total expenses for the first half of 2019 were EUR208 million compared to EUR194 million for the same period last year), 54% of which related to staff costs (EUR112 million), 40% to other operating expenses (EUR84 million) and 6% (EUR12 million) to special levy and contribution to Single Resolution Fund (SRF). Total operating expenses for the first half of 2019 were EUR196 million compared to EUR182 million in the corresponding period last year, up by 8%. Staff costs of EUR112 million for the first half of 2019 increased by 9% compared to EUR102 million in the first six months of 2018 mainly driven by the increase in employer's social insurance contributions from the beginning of the year and the additional contributions to the new general healthcare system which commenced in March 2019. The number of persons employed by the Group as at 30 June 2019 was 4,155 and includes 108 persons relating to the Helix transaction, where the full migration and transfer to the buyer is expected to conclude by the end of the year (31 December 2018: 4,146 and 30 June 2018: 4,158 represented). Other operating expenses were EUR84 million, increased by 6% from the same period last year, mainly due to higher property related costs and higher depreciation and amortisation resulting from increased capital expenditure following the Digital Transformation Programme. Cost management, including containment of staff costs, remains a key focus for this year and going forward. Profit before tax and non--recurring items Profit before tax and non--recurring items for the six months ended 30 June 2019 was EUR125 million, compared to EUR151 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018, down by 17%, mainly due to the lower volume on loans and pressure on lending rates. The loan credit losses for the six months ended 30 June 2019 totalled EUR87 million, compared to EUR85 million for the same period last year, reflecting further balance sheet de--risking. The annualised loan credit losses charge (cost of risk) for the first half of 2019, following the completion of NPE sales which led to the reduction of gross loans by EUR2.8 billion, accounted for 1.3% of gross loans, compared to an annualised loan credit losses charge of 1.22% for the same period last year, on the same basis. At 30 June 2019, the allowance for expected loan credit losses, including fair value adjustment on initial recognition and provisions for off--balance sheet exposures totalled EUR2,145 million (compared to EUR2,254 million at 31 December 2018 pro forma for Helix) and accounted for 16.4% of gross loans on the same basis. Impairments of other financial and non--financial instruments for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR10 million compared to EUR13 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018, mainly driven by the de--risking of the legacy REMU properties. Reversal of provisions for litigation, regulatory and other matters relates to reversal of provisions of previously provided cases with a favourable outcome. Profit/(loss) after tax The tax credit for the six months ended 30 June 2019 is minimal, positively affected by overprovisions relating to prior years, compared to a tax charge of EUR4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018. Profit after tax and before non--recurring items for the six months ended 30 June 2019 was EUR29 million, compared to a profit of EUR57
million for the same period last year, down by 51%. Advisory and other restructuring costs--excluding discontinued operations and NPE sale (Helix) amounted to EUR12 million, compared to EUR15 million for the first half of 2018, down by 22%. Profit after tax arising from the organic operations of the Group for the first half of 2019 amounted to EUR17 million, compared to EUR42 million for the corresponding period last year, down by 61%. The net result relating to NPE sale (Helix) comprising the interest income, non--interest income, staff costs, other operating expenses and loan credit losses related to Project Helix, for the first six months of 2019 was nil compared to a net loss of EUR105 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018. The loss on remeasurement of investment in associate classified as held for sale (CNP) net of share of profit from associates totalled EUR21 million for the six months ended 30 June 2019, comprising a loss on remeasurement of investment in associate classified as held for sale of EUR26 million and a share of profit from investment in associate of EUR5 million (compared to a share of profit from associates of EUR5 million in the period ended 30 June 2018). During 2019 the Group announced a binding agreement to sell its entire shareholding of 49.9% in its associate CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Limited (CNP) that had been acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013, for a cash consideration of EUR97.5 million. The reversal of impairment of DTA and impairment of other tax receivables totalled EUR101 million for the first half of 2019, comprising the positive impact of EUR109 million following amendments to the Income Tax legislation in Cyprus adopted in March 2019, and an impairment of EUR8 million relating to Greek tax receivables adversely impacted from legislative changes. Profit after tax attributable to the owners of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2019 was EUR97 million, compared to a loss of EUR54 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018.
Operating environment
Economic expansion continued into 2019 with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing by 3.4% in the first quarter and by 3.2% in the second quarter seasonally adjusted, after rising by 3.9% in 2018, and by 4.5% and 4.8% respectively in 2017 and 2016 (Cyprus Statistical Service). The deceleration was driven by slowing activity in the traditional sectors including tourism and construction. From the demand side the slowdown was driven by a deteriorating external balance. Excluding ships registrations, net exports have been contributing negatively to real GDP growth in 2018 and in the first quarter of 2019. Exports and imports of goods and services excluding ships, declined in the first quarter. Regarding exports, both the goods and services components declined, the latter reflecting a poorer tourism performance at the start of the year. Government consumption surged in the quarter. Other than transport equipment which fluctuates with ship registrations, fixed investment was driven by construction related activities. Total employment increased by 6% in the first quarter (Cyprus Statistical Service) driven by full--time hirings, and the unemployment rate dropped to 7.3% when seasonally adjusted (Eurostat). Consumer inflation remained tamed in the first seven months of the year rising by 0.8% compared with 1.4% for 2018 due in part to low energy prices in world markets, but also limited pricing power in most categories of goods and services with the exception of housing. Tourist arrivals dropped marginally by 0.9% in the first half of the year with the drop of Russian tourists more pronounced at 4.4%, whilst arrivals from the UK were up marginally by 0.4%. In the construction sector, building permits remained strong in the first quarter, particularly for dwellings, with some deceleration in terms of volume. Building permits increased sharply in April 2019 in terms of volume, driven by the hotel sector. On the demand side, the volume of retail sales decelerated sharply in the first quarter of the year, rising by 1.9%, compared to a 5.4% overall yearly increase in 2018. Looking into the medium term, the economy is expected to continue to grow but at a slowing pace, according to forecasts by the IMF and the European Commission. Employment conditions are expected to continue to improve and the unemployment rate is expected to drop further. Price inflation is expected to rise in later years as capacity utilisation will be tightening. The economy will continue to wrestle with legacy problems to some degree, but the real challenge will be the transformation of the economy towards higher value added activities that will support higher productivity growth and improved competitiveness. The primary challenges therefore will be, to further de--risk the economy by reducing public debt and the remaining stock of non--performing loans; to safeguard fiscal space so as to be able to respond to unforeseen circumstances; and to pursue additional structural reforms especially in the judiciary and public administration domains that will improve the investment environment and in the process induce productivity boosting investments. Fiscal performance has been strengthening driven by rising public revenues and constrained expenditures. The general government budget surplus rose to 3.5% of GDP in 2018 and remained sizable in the first half of 2019. Public debt remains high and rose further in 2018 to EUR21.3 billion or 102.5% of GDP, as a result of the fiscal burden associated with the resolution of the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (Eurostat). However, a combination of budget surplus, rising expected inflation and low debt service costs, will be supporting an accelerated decline in the public debt to GDP ratio in the medium term. In the banking sector, funding conditions remained favourable and the stock of NPEs continued to decline. Specifically, the stock of NPEs declined from EUR20.9 billion at the end of December 2017 to EUR10.4 billion at the end of December 2018 after Bank of Cyprus' loans sale and the resolution of the Cyprus Cooperative Bank. The stock of NPEs was EUR10.3 billion at the end of March 2019 and the ratio to gross loans was 30.9%, marginally higher than 30.5% at the end of December 2018, reflecting a further drop in loans outstanding. Going forward, downside risks derive from the external environment and the structure of the domestic economy which is characterised by a large foreign balance relative to the GDP. The slowing of global trade, uncertainties over Brexit and fragilities in the EU are having an impact. Brexit presents downside risks to the Cyprus economy given close trade and investment links. Economic growth is expected to remain positive, but to soften. Growth in 2019 and 2020 according to the European Commission is expected to be at 2.9% and 2.6%, respectively. Employment is expected to continue to rise, but at a slower pace than in recent years, and the unemployment rate is expected to continue to drop. Investment is expected to be strengthening, but high imports are expected to limit the contribution to growth from the external sector. Exports growth is expected to decelerate relative to 2014--2018 against a less favourable international environment. The sovereign risk ratings of the Cyprus Government improved considerably in the recent period reflecting expectations of a sustained decline in public debt as a ratio to GDP, expected further declines in non--performing exposures and a more stable price environment following a protracted period of deflation and low inflation. In November 2018 Fitch Ratings upgraded its Long--Term Issuer Default ratings for Cyprus to investment grade (BBB--), affirming in April 2019. In September 2018, S&P Global Ratings also upgraded Cyprus to investment grade (BBB--). In July 2018 Moody's Investors Service upgraded Cyprus' sovereign rating to Ba2 from Ba3, affirmed in April 2019. All maintain stable outlook.
Business Overview
As the Cypriot operations account for 99% of gross loans and 100% of customer deposits, after the disposal of the UK operations in 2018, the Group's financial performance is highly correlated to the economic and operating conditions in Cyprus and is expected to consequently benefit from the country's recovery. Most recently, at the end of July 2019, Standard and Poor's affirmed their long--term issuer credit rating on the Bank to 'B+' (stable outlook). In March 2019, Fitch Ratings affirmed their long--term issuer default rating of B-- (positive outlook). In January 2019, Moody's Investors Service upgraded the Bank's long--term deposit rating to B3 from Caa1, with a positive outlook. The positive outlook reflects expectations of further improvements in the BOC PCL's financial fundamentals, mainly asset quality over the next 12--18 months, in the context of an improved operating environment in Cyprus. The key drivers for the rating actions were the improvement in the BOC PCL's financial fundamentals, mainly in asset quality, and its funding position. Tackling the BOC PCL's loan portfolio quality is of utmost importance for the Group. The Group has been successful in engineering restructuring solutions across the spectrum of its loan portfolio, and expects the organic reduction of residual NPEs to continue, with a target of c. EUR800 million for 2019, as portfolio size and business line mix has changed radically upon completion of the Project Helix. In parallel, the Group continues to actively explore strategies to further accelerate de--risking including further portfolio sales. The July 2018 foreclosure law amendments have expedited the process and removed options to frustrate execution. Recently, the Cyprus Parliament voted through certain changes to the 2018 law which, in
the most part, seek to (a) provide additional checks and balances where banks are seeking to foreclose small loans (<EUR350 thousand) secured by a principal private residence, and (b) extend the foreclosure timetable by extending various notice periods. These amendments have not yet passed into law, as the President of the Republic has referred these to the Supreme Court, based on legal advice from the Attorney General that elements thereof are unconstitutional. Discussions are on--going, including, inter alia, with the Ministry of Finance, the CBC and the Financial Ombudsman, aiming to introduce amendments to the foreclosure and loan restructuring framework that are acceptable to all stakeholders. The strategic focus of the Group is to reshape its business model to grow in the core Cypriot market through prudent new lending. As at 30 June 2019, the Bank's capital position remains good and is strengthened pro forma for the disposal of investment in CNP. The Group expects to continue to be able to support the recovery of the Cyprus economy through the provision of new lending. Growth in new lending in Cyprus is focused on selected industries that are more in line with the Bank's target risk profile, such as tourism, trade, real estate, professional services, information/communication technologies, energy, education and green projects. Aiming at supporting investments by SMEs and mid--caps to boost the Cypriot economy, and create new jobs for young people, the Bank continues to provide joint financed schemes. To this end, the Bank continues its partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Cyprus Government. Management is also placing emphasis on diversifying income streams by optimising fee income from international transaction services, wealth management and insurance. The Group's insurance companies, EuroLife Ltd and General Insurance of Cyprus Ltd operating in the sectors of life and general insurance respectively, are leading players in the insurance business in Cyprus, with such businesses providing a recurring income, further diversifying the Group's income streams. The insurance income net of insurance claims for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR30 million, up by 20% compared to same period last year, contributing to 18% of non--interest income. In order to further optimise its funding structure, the Bank continues to focus on the shape and cost of deposit franchise, taking advantage of the increased customer confidence towards the Bank, as well as improving macroeconomic conditions. The cost of deposit was reduced by 52 bps to 24 bps over the last 18 months. In common with other European banks, the changed interest rate environment presents a challenge to the Group's profitability. A key focus for management this year and going forward is the active management of funding costs and on--going running expenses, including the containment of staff cost. The Digital Transformation Programme that started in 2017 is beginning to deliver an improved customer experience (see section below) and the branch network is half the size it was in 2013. Digital Transformation As part of its vision to be the leading financial hub in Cyprus, BOC PCL continues its Digital Transformation Programme in collaboration with IBM, the BOC PCL's Strategic Digital Transformation Partner, which focuses on three strategic pillars: developing digital services and products that enhance the customer experience, streamlining internal processes and introducing new ways of working to improve the workplace environment. In the last few months, various new features were introduced on the new mobile app, such as the ability to apply for e--products, transfer amounts over EUR150 through QuickPay, log--in through biometrics, and view own accounts with UK banks. Also, financial management tools have been introduced that allow our clients to use the 1Bank service to better manage their finances. In addition, Apple Pay was launched that allows Bank of Cyprus Visa cardholders to make secure and fast payments through iOS mobile devices. This has had very positive feedback from customers and rapid adoption. Payments via Android devices are made through the BoC Wallet app. Moreover, the introduction of the 1Bank B2B (business to business) APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) is gaining traction. These are interfaces that enable businesses to enjoy access to 1Bank functionality directly through their own systems without the need to access the 1Bank website. In addition, the IBU Gateway was introduced that provides 24/7 access to Professional Associates and IBU/Wealth customers to apply for products or services and get a ready--to--sign application form. BOC PCL has led the way in Cyprus in establishing an open banking ecosystem, by being the first bank in Cyprus to launch its PSD2 APIs (Payment Service Directive2, Application Programming Interfaces) and also by integrating with nine UK banks allowing customers to view their account balances and transactions from the integrated banks together with their Bank of Cyprus accounts through 1Bank. Building on the success of the integration of the UK banks BOC PCL is working on integrating Cypriot banks. Furthermore, several other initiatives are in progress, including enhancing digital channels to improve customer experience, providing online services using digital signatures, automating internal end to end processes using a BPM (Business Process Management) platform and introducing collaboration and knowledge sharing tools across the organisation. The adoption of digital products and services continues to grow and gain momentum, compared to two years ago, when the digital transformation program began. Today, 75% of transactions involving deposits, cash withdrawals and internal/external transfers, are performed through digital channels (with the corresponding rate two years before reaching 65%). Regarding the use of mobile banking, the number of active users increased by 54% from June 2017, while the average monthly number of log--ins per customer also increased by 44% during the same period. BOC PCL also monitors the Digital Adoption Rate, which is a composite indicator that demonstrates the digital engagement of customers with BOC PCL and the overall digital economy. This indicator is currently 66% and moving steadily upwards (compared to 59% two years ago).
Outlook
The Group remains on track for implementing its strategic objectives
aiming to become a stronger, safer and a more focused institution
capable of supporting the recovery of the Cypriot economy and delivering
appropriate shareholder returns in the medium term.
The key pillars of the Group's strategy are to:
* Materially reduce the level of delinquent loans
* Further optimise the funding structure
* Maintain an appropriate capital position by
internally generating capital
* Focus on the core Cyprus market
* Achieve a lean operating model
* Deliver value to shareholders and other stakeholders
KEY PILLARS PLAN OF ACTION
1. Materially reduce the level of
delinquent loans * Sustain momentum in restructuring and continue
reduction of NPEs
* Focus on terminated portfolios (in Recovery Unit) -
"accelerated consensual foreclosures"
* Real estate management via REMU
* Continue to explore alternative accelerating NPE
reduction measures such as NPE sales, securitisations
etc.
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2. Further optimise the funding
structure * Focus on shape and cost of deposit franchise
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3. Maintain an appropriate capital * Internally generating capital
position
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4. Focus on core Cyprus market
* Targeted lending in Cyprus into promising sectors to
fund recovery
* New loan origination, while maintaining lending
yields
* Revenue diversification via fee income from
international banking, wealth, and insurance
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5. Achieve a lean operating model
* Implementation of digital transformation program
underway, aimed at enhancing productivity through
alternative distribution channels and reducing
operating costs over time, including containment of
staff costs
* Post the execution of further NPE reduction, BOC PCL
is focusing on the need to manage costs
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6. Deliver value
* Deliver appropriate medium term risk--adjusted
returns
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Going concern
The Directors have made an assessment of the Group's ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of 12 months from the date of approval
of these Financial Statements. The Directors believe that the Group
is taking all necessary measures to maintain its viability and the
development of its business in the current economic environment.
In making this assessment, the Directors considered the significant
transactions during 2018 and the six months ended 30 June 2019, which
had a positive impact on the capital position of the Group, including
the sale of non performing loans (the Helix transaction), the disposal
of Bank of Cyprus UK Ltd and the issuance of EUR220 million Additional
Tier 1 Capital Securities. The Directors have also considered the
legislative amendments on the Income Tax Law Amendment 28 (I) of
2019, enacted on 1 March 2019, which allow for the conversion of
specific deferred tax assets (DTA) into deferred tax credits (DTC),
the Group's Financial and Capital Plan and the developments in the
operating environment in Cyprus.
The Group has developed a Financial and Capital Plan (the 'Plan'),
which has been approved by the Board in February 2019. One of the
most important objectives of the Plan was to ensure that the Group
has sufficient resources and capital in order to continue the balance
sheet de--risking and further deal with the residual NPEs. The IFRS
9 impact on a fully phased--in basis has been considered within the
Group's Plan.
Despite the implementation risk associated with the outcome of future
events outlined in the Plan at the reporting date, the Directors
believe that there is sufficient capital throughout the period of
assessment to meet regulatory capital requirements. The Group will
continue its de--risking strategy and remains focused to implement
the actions contemplated in the Plan.
The Directors, in making their assessment, have given particular
attention to the regulatory requirements relating to capital and
liquidity as follows:
Non--Performing Exposures
* The Group completed the Helix transaction in June
2019 which along with the organic reduction led to a
significant decrease of NPEs during the six months
ended 30 June 2019; and
* The reduction of NPEs has been a regulatory focus for
a number of years and will continue to be so. The
Group has prepared an updated NPE strategy plan for
the years 2019--2021 which was submitted to the ECB
in June 2019. The Directors believe that the
reduction of NPEs is a significant factor with
regards to the future viability of the Group as a
pillar bank in Cyprus.
Capital
The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio and the Total Capital ratio
on a transitional basis at 30 June 2019 are higher than the minimum
required ratios (Note 5.1 of these Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statements).
Following the Annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)
performed by the ECB in 2018 and based on the final 2018 SREP decision
received on 27 March 2019, the Group's minimum phased in CET1 ratio
and Total Capital ratio remain unchanged, when ignoring the phasing--in
of the Capital Conservations Buffer and the Other Systemically Important
Institution Buffer. The final 2018 SREP decision was applied from
1 April 2019.
The projected capital ratios of the Group indicate that there will
be sufficient capital throughout the period of assessment when considered
in conjunction with the following items:
* The phase--in of IFRS 9. The Group has elected to
apply the EU transitional arrangements for regulatory
capital purposes (EU Regulation 2017/2395) where the
total impact on adoption of IFRS 9 of EUR308,511
thousand, on 1 January 2018 and any subsequent
increase allowed by the regulation for phasing--in
(i.e. increase in Stage 1 and Stage 2 allowance),
will impact the capital ratios over a period of five
years. The impact on the regulatory capital is being
phased--in based on a weighting factor until it is
fully absorbed at the end of the five years. The
initial impact of IFRS 9 was phased in by 5% on 1
January 2018 and increased to 15% (cumulative) on 1
January 2019.
* The regulatory capital position of the Group has
strengthened further, upon the completion of the
Helix transaction. On completion, the derecognition
of the Helix portfolio had a positive impact on the
Group's capital ratios resulting from the release of
risk weighted assets.
* The Group's capital position is sufficient, allowing
acceleration of risk reduction and recalibration of
the cost base. The Group remains focused to implement
the actions contemplated in the Plan submitted to the
ECB.
* The agreement for the sale of investment in CNP
Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd will further enhance
the capital position of the Group.
* As the Cypriot operations account for 99% of gross
loans and 100% of customer deposits (after the
disposal of the UK operations in 2018), the Group's
financial performance is highly correlated to the
economic and operating conditions in Cyprus and is
expected to consequently benefit from the country's
recovery. The sovereign risk ratings of the Cyprus
government improved considerably in the recent period
reflecting expectations of a sustained decline in
public debt as a ratio to GDP, expected further
declines in non--performing exposures and a more
stable price environment following a protracted
period of deflation and low inflation. In November
2018, Fitch Ratings upgraded its Long--Term Issuer
Default ratings for Cyprus to investment grade
(BBB--), affirming in April 2019. In September 2018,
S&P Global Ratings also upgraded Cyprus to investment
grade (BBB--). In July 2018 Moody's Investors Service
upgraded Cyprus' sovereign rating to Ba2 from Ba3,
affirmed in April 2019. All maintain stable outlook.
* Most recently, at the end of July 2019, Standard and
Poor's affirmed their long--term issuer credit rating
on the BOC PCL's of 'B+' (stable outlook). In March
2019, Fitch Ratings affirmed their long--term issuer
default rating of B-- (positive outlook). In January
2019, Moody's Investors Service upgraded the Bank's
long--term deposit rating to B3 from Caa1, with a
positive outlook. The positive outlook reflects
expectations of further improvements in the BOC PCL's
financial fundamentals, mainly asset quality over the
next 12--18 months, in the context of an improved
operating environment in Cyprus. The key drivers for
the ratings were the improvement in the BOC PCL's
financial fundamentals, mainly in asset quality, and
its funding position.
Funding and liquidity
* The Group is monitoring its liquidity position and is
considering ways to reduce the deposits cost; and
* The Group is in compliance with the Liquidity
Coverage Ratio (LCR) and is significantly above the
minimum requirements (Note 31 of these Consolidated
Condensed Interim Financial Stetaments).
Based on the projections of the management, it is expected that the
Group will maintain compliance with these liquidity requirements
for the period of the going concern assessment.
Principal risks and uncertainties -- Risk management and mitigation
Like other financial organisations, the Group is exposed to risks, the most significant of which are credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk (arising from adverse movements in exchange rates, interest rates and security prices) and insurance risk. The Group monitors, manages and mitigates these risks through various control mechanisms. Detailed information relating to Group risk management is set out in Note 29 to 31 of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements and in the Additional Risk and Capital Management Disclosures including Pillar 3 Semi--annual disclosures which form part of the Interim Financial Report for the six months ended 30 June 2019. The Group is also exposed to litigation risk, arising from claims, investigations, regulatory and other matters. Further information is disclosed in Note 25 to these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. Additionally, the Group is exposed to the risk on changes in the fair value of property which is held either for own use or as stock of property or as investment property. Stock of property is predominately acquired in exchange of debt and is intended to be disposed of in line with the Group's strategy. Further information is disclosed in Note 17 to these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. The Group activities are mainly in Cyprus therefore the Group performance is impacted by changes in the Cyprus operating environment as described in the 'Operating environment' section of this Interim Management Report. In addition, details of the significant judgements, estimates and
assumptions which may have a material impact on the Group's financial performance and position are set out in Note 6 of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial statements. Details of the financial instruments and hedging activities of the Group are set out in Note 14 of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Events after the reporting date
ESTIA Memorandum of Understanding In July 2019 the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by BOC PCL and the Government for the implementation of ESTIA scheme, which is underway for official launch in September 2019. ESTIA is a scheme aimed at addressing NPEs backed by primary residence, announced by the Government in July 2018. According to the timeline provided by the Government, the application submissions will occur from September 2019 to mid--November 2019. During the forth quarter of 2019 BOC PCL, will offer restructuring solutions to the applicants and simultaneously the applications will be reviewed and approved by the Government. The first payment of the state subsidy installment is expected to occur between December 2019 and April 2020.
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Interim Financial
Report in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 on
Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union,
the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the
Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
Each of the Directors, whose names and functions are listed on page
1, confirms that to the best of each person's knowledge and belief:
* the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial
Statements, prepared in accordance with IAS 34
Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU,
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities
and financial position of the Group at 30 June 2019,
and its profit for the period then ended; and
* that as required by the Transparency (Directive
2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007, the Interim Financial
Report includes a fair review of:
(a) important events that have occurred during the first six months
of the year, and their impact on the Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statements;
(b) a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the
next six months of the financial year; and
(c) details of any related party transactions that have materially
affected the Group's financial position or performance in the six
months ended 30 June 2019, and material changes to related party
transactions described in the Annual Report for the year ended 31
December 2018.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of
the corporate and financial information included on the Group's website.
Legislation in Ireland governing the preparation and dissemination
of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Efstratios--Georgios Arapoglou
Chairman
John Patrick Hourican
Chief Executive Officer
26 August 2019
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements 30 June 2019
for the six months ended
=============================================================== =============
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Consolidated Income Statement
=====================================
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)*
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Notes EUR000 EUR000
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Continuing operations
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Turnover 3 487,145 521,469
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Interest income 251,805 286,581
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Income similar to interest income 26,683 26,296
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Interest expense (50,415) (78,016)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Expense similar to interest expense (23,964) (22,777)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net interest income 204,109 212,084
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Fee and commission income 87,467 85,282
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Fee and commission expense (12,955) (4,946)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net foreign exchange gains 14,117 18,039
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries and
associates 8 12,155 37,378
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Insurance income net of claims and commissions 30,036 25,094
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net (losses)/gains from revaluation and disposal
of investment properties (1,349) 1,165
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net gains on disposal of stock of property 17,747 20,266
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Other income 15,679 11,276
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
367,006 405,638
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Staff costs 9 (114,244) (104,670)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Special levy on deposits on credit institutions
in Cyprus and contribution to Single Resolution
Fund (12,477) (12,073)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Other operating expenses 9 (112,967) (102,292)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
127,318 186,603
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Net gains on derecognition of financial assets
measured at amortised cost 5,429 19,381
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Credit losses to cover credit risk on loans
and advances to customers 10 (108,911) (252,953)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Credit losses of other financial instruments 10 (7,367) (3,331)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Impairment of non--financial instruments 10 (11,585) (10,117)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Profit/(loss) before share of profit from
associates and remeasurement 4,884 (60,417)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Remeasurement of investment in associate classified
as held for sale 19 (25,943) -
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Share of profit from associates 36 5,312 4,520
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Loss before tax from continuing operations (15,747) (55,897)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Income tax 11 115,144 (3,890)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Profit/(loss) after tax from continuing operations 99,397 (59,787)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Discontinued operations
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Profit after tax from discontinued operations 7 - 4,010
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Profit/(loss) for the period 99,397 (55,777)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Attributable to:
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Owners of the Company--continuing operations
profit/(loss) 97,398 (58,058)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Owners of the Company--discontinued operations
profit - 4,010
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Total profit/(loss) attributable to the owners
of the Company 97,398 (54,048)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Non--controlling interests--continuing operations
profit/(loss) 1,999 (1,729)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Total profit/(loss) attributable to non--controlling
interests 1,999 (1,729)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Profit/(loss) for the period 99,397 (55,777)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Basic and diluted profits/(losses) per share
attributable to the owners of the Company
(EUR cent)--continuing operations 12 21.8 (13.0)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
Basic and diluted profits/(losses) per share
attributable to the owners of the Company
(EUR cent) 12 21.8 (12.1)
----- ------------------------- -------------------------
* For comparative represented information refer to Note 3.1.
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
======================================================
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Notes EUR000 EUR000
----- ------------------ -------------------
Profit/(loss) for the period 99,397 (55,777)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Other comprehensive income (OCI)
----- ------------------ -------------------
OCI that may be reclassified in the consolidated
income statement in subsequent periods
----- ------------------ -------------------
Fair value reserve (debt instruments)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Net gains/(losses) on investments in debt
instruments measured at fair value through
OCI (FVOCI) 14,426 (10,455)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Transfer to the consolidated income statement
on disposal - (19,787)
----- ------------------ -------------------
14,426 (30,242)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Foreign currency translation reserve
----- ------------------ -------------------
(Loss)/profit on translation of net investments
in foreign branches and subsidiaries (7,200) 4,017
----- ------------------ -------------------
Profit/(loss) on hedging of net investments
in foreign branches and subsidiaries 14 8,279 (3,859)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Transfer to the consolidated income statement
on dissolution/disposal of foreign branches
and subsidiaries (426) (48)
----- ------------------ -------------------
653 110
----- ------------------ -------------------
Total OCI that may be reclassified in the
consolidated income statement in subsequent
periods 15,079 (30,132)
----- ------------------ -------------------
OCI not to be reclassified in the consolidated
income statement in subsequent periods
----- ------------------ -------------------
Fair value reserve (equity instruments)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Share of net gains/(losses) from fair value
changes of associates 4,199 (1,935)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Net gains on investments in equity instruments
designated at FVOCI 236 2,857
----- ------------------ -------------------
4,435 922
----- ------------------ -------------------
Property revaluation
----- ------------------ -------------------
Deferred tax 11 29 17
----- ------------------ -------------------
Actuarial (losses)/gains on the defined benefit
plans
----- ------------------ -------------------
Remeasurement (losses)/gains on defined benefit
plans (2,149) 2,784
----- ------------------ -------------------
Total OCI not to be reclassified in the consolidated
income statement in subsequent periods 2,315 3,723
----- ------------------ -------------------
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the
period net of taxation 17,394 (26,409)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the
period 116,791 (82,186)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Attributable to:
----- ------------------ -------------------
Owners of the Company 114,770 (80,453)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Non--controlling interests 2,021 (1,733)
----- ------------------ -------------------
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the
period 116,791 (82,186)
----- ------------------ -------------------
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet
==================================
31 December
30 June 2018
2019 (restated)
Assets Notes EUR000 EUR000
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Cash and balances with central banks 27 5,261,896 4,610,491
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Loans and advances to banks 27 403,041 472,532
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Derivative financial assets 14 13,651 24,754
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Investments 13 1,588,582 777,104
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Investments pledged as collateral 13 292,317 737,587
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Loans and advances to customers 16 10,949,002 10,921,786
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Life insurance business assets attributable
to policyholders 438,560 402,565
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Prepayments, accrued income and other assets 18 323,253 256,002
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Stock of property 17 1,430,441 1,426,857
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Deferred tax assets 11 379,126 301,778
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Investment properties 141,864 128,006
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Property and equipment 292,133 260,723
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Intangible assets 173,608 170,411
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Investments in associates and joint venture 36 2,191 114,637
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Non--current assets and disposal groups held
for sale 19 197,521 1,470,038
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Total assets 21,887,186 22,075,271
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Liabilities
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Deposits by banks 532,023 431,942
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Funding from central banks 20 830,000 830,000
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Repurchase agreements 247,813 248,945
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Derivative financial liabilities 14 56,702 38,983
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Customer deposits 21 16,376,686 16,843,558
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Insurance liabilities 626,512 591,057
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Accruals, deferred income, other liabilities
and other provisions 23 331,408 285,483
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Pending litigation, claims, regulatory and
other matters 25 102,375 116,951
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Subordinated loan stock 22 261,417 270,930
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Deferred tax liabilities 11 44,818 44,282
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Non--current liabilities and disposal group
held for sale 19 6,760 5,812
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Total liabilities 19,416,514 19,707,943
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Equity
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Share capital 24 44,620 44,620
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Share premium 24 1,294,358 1,294,358
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Revaluation and other reserves 213,532 190,411
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Retained earnings 670,143 591,941
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Equity attributable to the owners of the Company 2,222,653 2,121,330
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Other equity instruments 24 220,000 220,000
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Total equity excluding non--controlling interests 2,442,653 2,341,330
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Non--controlling interests 28,019 25,998
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Total equity 2,470,672 2,367,328
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Total liabilities and equity 21,887,186 22,075,271
------ -------------------------- -----------------------
Chief Executive
Mr. E.G. Arapoglou Chairman Mr. J. P. Hourican Officer
Mr. I. Zographakis Director Mrs. E. Livadiotou Finance Director
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
===================================================
Attributable to shareholders of the Company
Share Share premium Treasury Retained earnings Property Financial Life insurance Foreign Total Other Non-- Total
capital (Note 24) shares revaluation instruments in--force currency equity controlling equity
(Note (Note reserve fair value business translation instruments interests
24) 24) reserve reserve reserve
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
1 January 2019 44,620 1,294,358 (21,463) 591,941 79,433 15,289 101,001 16,151 2,121,330 220,000 25,998 2,367,328
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Profit for the
period - - - 97,398 - - - - 97,398 - 1,999 99,397
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Other
comprehensive
(loss)/income
after tax for
the period - - - (2,149) 22 18,846 - 653 17,372 - 22 17,394
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Total
comprehensive
income after
tax for the
period - - - 95,249 22 18,846 - 653 114,770 - 2,021 116,791
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Increase in
value of
in--force
life
insurance
business - - - (4,114) - - 4,114 - - - - -
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Tax on
decrease
in value of
in--force
life
insurance
business - - - 514 - - (514) - - - - -
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Payment of
coupon
to AT1
holders
(Note 24) - - - (13,447) - - - - (13,447) - - (13,447)
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
30 June 2019 44,620 1,294,358 (21,463) 670,143 79,455 34,135 104,601 16,804 2,222,653 220,000 28,019 2,470,672
------------ ------------------ --------------- ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Attributable to shareholders of the Company
Share Share Treasury Accumulated Property Financial Other Life insurance Foreign Total Non-- Total
capital premium shares losses revaluation instruments reserves in--force currency controlling equity
(Note (Note (Note reserve fair value business translation interests
24) 24) 24) reserve reserve reserve
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
1 January 2018 44,620 2,794,358 (21,463) (527,128) 92,878 54,485 6,059 105,651 36,098 2,585,558 31,150 2,616,708
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Impact of
adopting
IFRS 9 at 1
January 2018 - - - (299,150) - (8,470) - - - (307,620) - (307,620)
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Restated balance
at 1 January
2018 44,620 2,794,358 (21,463) (826,278) 92,878 46,015 6,059 105,651 36,098 2,277,938 31,150 2,309,088
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Loss for the
period - - - (54,048) - - - - - (54,048) (1,729) (55,777)
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
after tax for
the period - - - 2,784 17 (29,316) - - 110 (26,405) (4) (26,409)
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Total
comprehensive
(loss)/income
for the period - - - (51,264) 17 (29,316) - - 110 (80,453) (1,733) (82,186)
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Increase in
value of
in--force
life insurance
business - - - (515) - - - 515 - - - -
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Tax on increase
in value of
in--force life
insurance
business - - - 65 - - - (65) - - - -
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Transfer of
realised profits
on disposal
of properties - - - 3,361 (3,361) - - - - - - -
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Transfer of
property
revaluation
reserve and
other reserve
of subsidiary
to retained
earnings - - - 14,014 (7,955) - (6,059) - - - - -
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Decrease in
share capital
of subsidiary - - - (554) - - - - - (554) (395) (949)
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Transfer of
loss on disposal
of FVOCI equity
investments
to accumulated
losses - - - (67) - 67 - - - - - -
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
Increase in
non--controlling
interests due
to change in
shareholding
of subsidiary - - - 705 - - - - - 705 16,596 17,301
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
30 June 2018 44,620 2,794,358 (21,463) (860,533) 81,579 16,766 - 106,101 36,208 2,197,636 45,618 2,243,254
-------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------- --------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------- ----------------- ---------------
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
============================================
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net cash flow from operating activities Note EUR000 EUR000
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Loss before tax from continuing operations (15,747) (55,897)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Profit before tax from discontinued operations 7 - 4,934
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Share of profit from associates 36 (5,312) (4,520)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Credit losses to cover credit risk on loans and
advances to customers and net gains on derecognition
of financial assets measured at amortised cost 103,482 233,572
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortisation
of intangible assets 17,462 12,013
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Change in value of in--force life insurance business (4,114) (515)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Credit losses of other financial instruments 10 7,367 3,331
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Amortisation of discounts/premiums, catch--up adjustment
on debt securities and interest on debt securities (15,546) (11,883)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Dividend income (139) (143)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net gains on disposal of investments at FVOCI and
amortised cost - (19,787)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
(Profit)/loss from revaluation of debt securities
designated as fair value hedges (13,416) 94
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Interest on funding from central banks - 3
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Interest on subordinated loan stock 11,567 11,567
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Impairment of stock of property 10 11,585 10,106
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Remeasurement of investment in associate classified
as held for sale 19 25,943 -
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Loss on disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries/associates - 145
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net gains on disposal of stock of property (17,747) (20,266)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net losses/(gains) from revaluation of investment
properties and investment properties held for sale 44 (1,238)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
105,429 161,516
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net increase in loans and advances to customers
and other accounts (239,065) (268,760)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net (decrease)/increase in customer deposits and
other accounts (272,430) 590,977
---- ------------------- ---------------------
(406,066) 483,733
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Tax paid (912) (1,470)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net cash (used in)/from operating activities (406,978) 482,263
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Cash flows from investing activities
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Purchases of debt securities and equity securities (277,244) (226,103)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Proceeds on disposal/redemption of investments:
---- ------------------- ---------------------
-- debt securities 9,523 235,062
---- ------------------- ---------------------
-- equity securities - 5,030
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Interest received from debt securities 9,726 7,441
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Dividend income from equity securities 139 143
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries and associates 139,760 2,083
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Proceeds on disposal of the Helix portfolio 1,140,231 -
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Purchases of property and equipment (3,889) (5,476)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Purchases of intangible assets (6,878) (9,738)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Proceeds on disposals of property and equipment
and intangible assets 252 1,778
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Proceeds on disposals of investment properties
and investment properties held for sale 11,945 6,500
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net cash from investing activities 1,023,565 16,720
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Cash flow from financing activities
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Payment of AT1 coupon 24 (13,447) -
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net repayment of funding from central banks - (100,000)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Interest on subordinated loan stock (21,080) (22,258)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Interest on funding from central banks - (3)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Principle elements of lease payments (4,682) -
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net proceeds from increase in non--controlling
interests due to change in the shareholding of
subsidiary - 17,596
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net cash used in financing activities (39,209) (104,665)
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 577,378 394,318
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Cash and cash equivalents
---- ------------------- ---------------------
1 January 4,804,844 4,280,231
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Foreign exchange adjustments (2,385) 2,857
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 577,378 394,318
---- ------------------- ---------------------
30 June 27 5,379,837 4,677,406
---- ------------------- ---------------------
Non cash transactions
Repossession of collaterals
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group acquired properties
by taking possession of collaterals held as security for loans and
advances to customers of EUR126,480 thousand (six months ended 30
June 2018: EUR210,241 thousand) (Note 17).
Disposal of Project Helix
Upon the disposal of Project Helix, the Group participated in a senior
debt in relation to the financing of the Project Helix amounting
to EUR45 million.
Acquisition of equity investments
During the six months ended 30 June 2019 the Group acquired equity
investments amounting to EUR6,529 thousand as a result of its loan
restructuring activities. The Group elected to classify this equity
participation at FVOCI.
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial
Statements
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1. Corporate information
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company (the Company) was
incorporated in the Republic of Ireland on 11 July 2016, as a public
limited company under company number 595903 in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act 2014 of Ireland (Companies Act 2014).
Its registered office is 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380,
Ireland.
The Company is the holding company of the Bank of Cyprus Public Company
Limited (BOC PCL). The Bank of Cyprus Holdings Group (the Group)
comprises the Company, its subsidiary BOC PCL and the subsidiaries
of BOC PCL.
The Company is tax resident in Cyprus. The principal activities of
BOC PCL and its subsidiary companies (the BOC Group) involve the
provision of banking, financial services, insurance services and
management and disposal of property predominately acquired in exchange
of debt.
The shares of the Company are listed and trading on the London Stock
Exchange (LSE) and the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE).
The Consolidated Financial Statements are available at the registered
office of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company and on the
Group's website www.bankofcyprus.com (Investor Relations).
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
The Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company
for the six months ended 30 June 2019 (the Consolidated Financial
Statements) were authorised for issue by a resolution of the Board
of Directors on 26 August 2019.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in both
the English and the Greek language. In case of a difference or inconsistency
between the two, the English version prevails.
2. Unaudited financial statements
The appointment of the Group external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC), is effective for accounting periods commencing on 1 January
2019 and was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, following
the recommendation from the Audit Committee.
The Financial Statements have not been audited by the Group's external
auditors.
The Group's external auditors have conducted a review in accordance
with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 'Review
of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity'.
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
3.1 Basis of preparation
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a historical
cost basis, except for properties held for own use and investment
properties, investments at fair value through other comprehensive
income, financial assets (including loans and advances to customers
and investments) at fair value through profit or loss and derivative
financial assets and derivative financial liabilities that have been
measured at fair value, non--current assets held for sale measured
at fair value less costs to sell and stock of property measured at
net realisable value where this is lower than cost. The carrying
values of recognised assets and liabilities that are hedged items
in fair value hedges, and otherwise carried at cost, are adjusted
to record changes in fair value attributable to the risks that are
being hedged.
The Group elected as a policy choice permitted under IFRS 9 to continue
to apply hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39.
Presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Euro (EUR)
and all amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand, except where
otherwise indicated. A comma is used to separate thousands and a
dot is used to separate decimals.
The Group presents its balance sheet broadly in order of liquidity.
An analysis regarding expected recovery or settlement of the assets
and liabilities within twelve months after the balance sheet date
and more than twelve months after the balance sheet date is presented
in Note 28.
Group turnover as presented in the interim consolidated income statement
is as defined in the 'Definitions and Explanations on Alternative
Performance Measures Disclosures'.
Comparative information
Comparative information was restated following the change in the
classification of properties which are leased out under operating
leases as investment properties as disclosed in Note 3.3.1. Reclassifications
to comparative information were also made as follows:
* Unrecognised interest on previously credit impaired
loans which have cured during the period amounting to
EUR14,918 thousand was reclassified from 'Net
interest income' to 'Credit losses to cover credit
risk on loans and advances to customers' in line with
an IFRIC discussion, which has taken place in
November 2018 (Presentation of unrecognised interest
following the curing of a credit impaired financial
asset (IFRS 9)). The corresponding amount for the six
months ended 30 June 2019 stood at EUR7,781 thousand.
* The results of the discontinued operations in the UK
(Bank of Cyprus UK Ltd and its subsidiary, Bank of
Cyprus Financial Services Ltd) were represented as
discontinued operations (Note 7).
The changes in presentation did not have a material impact on the
financial performance of the Group for the period.
3.2 Statement of compliance
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with the International Accounting Standard (IAS) applicable to interim
financial reporting as adopted by the European Union (EU) (IAS 34),
the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the
related Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Consolidated Financial Statements do not comprise statutory financial
statements for the purposes of the Companies Act 2014 of Ireland.
The Company's statutory financial statements for the purposes of
Chapter 4 of Part 6 of the Companies Act 2014 of Ireland for the
year ended 31 December 2018, upon which the previous auditors have
expressed an unqualified opinion, were published on 28 March 2019
and are expected to be delivered to the Registrar of Companies of
Ireland within 28 days from 30 September 2019.
The Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all the information
and disclosures required for the annual financial statements and
should be read in conjunction with the Annual Consolidated Financial
Statements of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Group for the year ended 31
December 2018, prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, which are available
at the Group's website (www.bankofcyprus.com).
3.3 Changes in accounting policies, presentation and disclosures
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed
for the preparation of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2018, except from the adoption of
new and amended standards and interpretations as explained in Note
3.3.2 and the accounting of deferred tax credits arising from deferred
tax assets as explained in Note 11. In addition, there were changes
in the classification of properties which are leased out under operating
leases as investment properties as explained in Note 3.3.1.
3.3.1 Change in classification of properties which are leased out under operating leases
The Group has decided to classify the leased properties which are
acquired in exchange of debt and are leased out under operating leases
as 'Investment Properties' instead of 'Inventories'. The Group previously
classified these properties as inventory under IAS 2 and measured
them upon on--boarding at cost and subsequently at the lower of cost
and net realisable value.
The aforementioned change in classification has been applied retrospectively
in accordance with IAS 8 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting
Estimates and Errors', resulting in the restatement of financial
information for prior periods.
There was no material impact on the Group's retained earnings as
of 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018 as a result of the above described
change in classification. The cumulative impact amounted to EUR1,189
thousand (gain) and has been recognised in the Interim Consolidated
Income Statement of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2019.
The earnings per share increased by EUR0.30 for the six months ended
30 June 2019.
As a result of the change in classification, the following adjustments
were made on the consolidated balance sheet as indicated below:
31 December 1 January
2018 2018
EUR000 EUR000
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Consolidated balance sheet
---------------- ----------------
Stock of property
---------------- ----------------
Before the change in classification 1,530,388 1,641,422
---------------- ----------------
Impact of the recognition of leased out property
as investment properties (103,531) (154,443)
---------------- ----------------
After the change in classification 1,426,857 1,486,979
---------------- ----------------
Investment properties
---------------- ----------------
Before the change in classification 24,475 19,646
---------------- ----------------
Impact of the recognition of leased out property
as investment properties 103,531 154,443
---------------- ----------------
After the change in classification 128,006 174,089
---------------- ----------------
3.3.2 New and amended standards and interpretations
The Group applied for the first time certain standards and amendments,
which are effective for annual periods beginning on 1 January 2019.
The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation
or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
The Group has adopted the new standards, amendments and interpretations
to the extent as they were relevant for the Group. The relevant and
significant new standards for the Group are:
* IFRS 16 Leases
* IFRS 9 Prepayment features with negative compensation
(amendment)
* IAS 28 Long term Interests in Associates and Joint
Ventures (amendments)
* IFRIC Interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax
Treatments
* IAS 19: Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement
(amendments)
* Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2015--2017 Cycle
The impact of adoption of IFRS 16 Leases is described below. The
amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 19 and IAS 28 and IFRIC 23 did not have
any material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. New
or amended interim disclosures have been provided for the current
period, where applicable, and comparative period disclosures are
consistent with those made in the prior year.
IFRS 16: Leases
The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after
1 January 2019. IFRS 16 sets out the principles for the recognition,
measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties
to a contract, i.e. the customer ('lessee') and the supplier ('lessor').
IFRS 16 replaces existing leases guidance, including IAS 17 Leases,
IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Agreement contains a Lease, SIC--15
Operating Leases--Incentives and SIC--27 Evaluating the Substance
of Transactions Involving the Legal From of a Lease.
IFRS 16 requires lessees to recognise most leases on their financial
statements. Lessees will have a single accounting model for all leases
(with certain exemptions) and there is no distinction between operating
and finance leases.
A lessee recognises a right--of--use asset representing its right
to use the underlying asset measured at the amount equal to the lease
liabilities and the provision for restoration costs, adjusted for
any related prepaid or accrued lease payments previously recognised.
Lease liability is recognised based on the present value of remaining
lease payments, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the
lease. If that rate cannot be readily determined, an incremental
borrowing rate ('IBR') is used.
The IBR used as of 1 January 2019 was based on the Cyprus Government
yield curve, with no further adjustment, as a fair proxy for the
Group's secured borrowing cost, for a time horizon in accordance
to the lease term. The determination of an IBR term structure inherently
involves significant judgments and uncertainties. A sensitivity analysis
on the yield curve was performed concluding that the value of lease
liability and corresponding right of use assets is not materially
sensitive to changes in the IBR.
Subsequent to initial recognition, the lessee measures the right
of use asset by applying the cost model and depreciation is computed
on a straight line basis up to the end of the lease term. The lease
liability increases with the accrual of interest throughout the life
of the lease and is reduced when payments are made.
Lessor accounting remains similar to IAS 17 Leases - i.e. lessors
continue to classify leases as finance or operating leases.
The Group adopted IFRS 16 on a retrospective basis, but took advantage
of the option not to restate comparative periods (and the cumulative
effect of initially applying the standard was recognised at the date
of initial application), by applying the modified retrospective approach.
The IFRS 16 implementation project was led by Finance with representations
from the impacted departments. The Group established accounting policies
and applied the following transition options available under the
modified retrospective approach:
* Application of a single discount rate to each
portfolio of leases with reasonably similar
characteristics (such as leases with similar
remaining lease term for similar class of underlying
assets in a similar economic environment).
* Calculation of the right of use asset equal to the
lease liability and restoration provision, adjusted
for prepaid or accrued payments.
* Application of the accounting for short--term leases
with a term not exceeding 12 months of the date of
initial application. Hence, right of use assets and
lease liabilities do not include the impact of such
short term leases.
* Use of hindsight in determining the lease term if the
contract contains options to extend or terminate the
lease.
* Exclusion of the initial direct costs from the
measurement of the right of use asset.
* Election to use the transition practical expedient
allowing the standard to be applied only to contracts
that were previously identified as leases applying
IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 at the date of initial application
of 1 January 2019.
The Group also elected to use the recognition exemption for lease
contracts that, at the commencement date, have a lease term of 12
months or less and do not contain a purchase option ('short--term
leases'), and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of
low value ('low--value assets'). The Group has exercised judgement
in determining the threshold of low value assets which was set at
EUR5,000. Payments associated with short term leases and leases of
low value assets are recognised on a straight line basis as an expense
in the consolidated income statement.
The Group holds lease contracts mainly for commercial properties
such as office buildings and branches. The implementation of IFRS
16 led to the recognition of the right of use assets at an equal
amount as lease liabilities and restoration liability with no effect
on equity or retained earnings of the Group as at 1 January 2019.
The table below shows the impact on initial implementation of IFRS
16:
1 January
2019
EUR000
----------------
Assets
----------------
Right of use assets (disclosed within 'Property, plant and
equipment') 37,474
----------------
Liabilities
----------------
Lease liabilities (disclosed separately within 'Accruals,
deferred income and other liabilities) 36,164
----------------
Restoration liabilities (disclosed within other liabilities
within 'Accruals, deferred income and other liabilities') 1,310
----------------
37,474
----------------
The lease liabilities as at 1 January 2019 are reconciled to the operating
lease commitments as disclosed in the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2018 as follows:
1 January
2019
EUR000
-----------------
Operating lease commitments as at 31 December 2018 (non--cancellable) 4,453
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Weighted average incremental borrowing rate as at 1 January
2019 1.05%
-----------------
Discounted operating lease commitment as at 1 January 2019 4,226
-----------------
Add:
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Payments in optional extension periods not recognised as
at 31 December 2018 31,938
-----------------
Lease liabilities as at 1 January 2019 36,164
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The effect of the adoption of IFRS 16 remains subject to change until
the Group finalises its financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2019, the year of initial application.
4. Going concern
The Directors have made an assessment of the Group's ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of 12 months from the date of approval
of these Financial Statements. The Directors believe that the Group
is taking all necessary measures to maintain its viability and the
development of its business in the current economic environment.
In making this assessment, the Directors considered the significant
transactions during 2018 and the six months ended 30 June 2019, which
had a positive impact on the capital position of the Group, including
the sale of non performing loans (the Helix transaction), the disposal
of Bank of Cyprus UK Ltd and the issuance of EUR220 million Additional
Tier 1 Capital Securities. The Directors have also considered the
legislative amendments on the Income Tax Law Amendment 28 (I) of
2019, enacted on 1 March 2019, which allow for the conversion of
specific deferred tax assets (DTA) into deferred tax credits (DTC),
the Group's Financial and Capital Plan and the developments in the
operating environment in Cyprus.
The Group has developed a Financial and Capital Plan (the 'Plan'),
which has been approved by the Board in February 2019. One of the
most important objectives of the Plan was to ensure that the Group
has sufficient resources and capital in order to continue the balance
sheet de--risking and further deal with the residual Non--Performing
Exposures (NPEs). The IFRS 9 impact on a fully phased--in basis has
been considered within the Group's Plan. Despite the implementation
risk associated with the outcome of future events outlined in the
Plan at the reporting date, the Directors believe that there is sufficient
capital throughout the period of assessment to meet regulatory capital
requirements. The Group will continue its de--risking strategy and
remains focused to implement the actions contemplated in the Plan.
The Directors, in making their assessment, have given particular
attention to the regulatory requirements relating to capital and
liquidity as follows:
Non--Performing Exposures
* The Group completed the Helix transaction in June
2019 which along with the organic reduction led to a
significant decrease of NPEs during the six months
ended 30 June 2019; and
* The reduction of NPEs has been a regulatory focus for
a number of years and will continue to be so. The
Group has prepared an updated NPE strategy plan for
the years 2019--2021 which was submitted to the
European Central Bank (ECB) in June 2019. The
Directors believe that the reduction of NPEs is a
significant factor with regards to the future
viability of the Group as a pillar bank in Cyprus.
Capital
The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio and the Total Capital ratio
on a transitional basis at 30 June 2019 are higher than the minimum
required ratios (Note 5.1).
Following the Annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)
performed by the ECB in 2018 and based on the final 2018 SREP decision
received on 27 March 2019, the Group's minimum phased in CET1 ratio
and Total Capital ratio remain unchanged, when ignoring the phasing--in
of the Capital Conservations Buffer and the Other Systemically Important
Institution Buffer. The final 2018 SREP decision was applied from
1 April 2019.
The projected capital ratios of the Group indicate that there will
be sufficient capital throughout the period of assessment when considered
in conjunction with the following items:
* The phase--in of IFRS 9. The Group has elected to
apply the EU transitional arrangements for regulatory
capital purposes (EU Regulation 2017/2395) where the
total impact on adoption of IFRS 9 of EUR308,511
thousand, on 1 January 2018 and any subsequent
increase allowed by the regulation for phasing--in
(i.e. increase in Stage 1 and Stage 2 allowance),
will impact the capital ratios over a period of five
years. The impact on the regulatory capital is being
phased--in based on a weighting factor until it is
fully absorbed at the end of the five years. The
initial impact of IFRS 9 was phased in by 5% on 1
January 2018 and increased to 15% (cumulative) on 1
January 2019.
* The regulatory capital position of the Group has
strengthened further, upon the completion of the
Helix transaction. On completion, the derecognition
of the Helix portfolio had a positive impact on the
Group's capital ratios resulting from the release of
risk weighted assets.
* The Group's capital position is sufficient, allowing
acceleration of risk reduction and recalibration of
the cost base. The Group remains focused to implement
the actions contemplated in the Plan submitted to the
ECB.
* The agreement for the sale of investment in CNP
Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd will further enhance
the capital position of the Group.
* As the Cypriot operations account for 99% of gross
loans and 100% of customer deposits (after the
disposal of the UK operations in 2018), the Group's
financial performance is highly correlated to the
economic and operating conditions in Cyprus and is
expected to consequently benefit from the country's
recovery. The sovereign risk ratings of the Cyprus
government improved considerably in the recent period
reflecting expectations of a sustained decline in
public debt as a ratio to GDP, expected further
declines in non--performing exposures and a more
stable price environment following a protracted
period of deflation and low inflation. In November
2018, Fitch Ratings upgraded its Long--Term Issuer
Default ratings for Cyprus to investment grade
(BBB--), affirming in April 2019. In September 2018,
S&P Global Ratings also upgraded Cyprus to investment
grade (BBB--). In July 2018 Moody's Investors Service
upgraded Cyprus' sovereign rating to Ba2 from Ba3,
affirmed in April 2019. All maintain stable outlook.
* Most recently, at the end of July 2019, Standard and
Poor's affirmed their long--term issuer credit rating
on the BOC PCL's of 'B+' (stable outlook). In March
2019, Fitch Ratings affirmed their long--term issuer
default rating of B-- (positive outlook). In January
2019, Moody's Investors Service upgraded the Bank's
long--term deposit rating to B3 from Caa1, with a
positive outlook. The positive outlook reflects
expectations of further improvements in the BOC PCL's
financial fundamentals, mainly asset quality over the
next 12--18 months, in the context of an improved
operating environment in Cyprus. The key drivers for
the ratings were the improvement in the BOC PCL's
financial fundamentals, mainly in asset quality, and
its funding position.
Funding and liquidity
* The Group is monitoring its liquidity position and is
considering ways to reduce the deposits cost; and
* The Group is in compliance with the Liquidity
Coverage Ratio (LCR) and is significantly above the
minimum requirements (Note 31).
Based on the projections of the management, it is expected that the
Group will maintain compliance with these liquidity requirements
for the period of the going concern assessment.
5. Operating environment
5.1 Regulatory capital ratios
The minimum Pillar I total capital ratio requirement is 8.0% and
may be met, in addition to the 4.5% CET1 requirement, with up to
1.5% of Additional Tier 1 capital and with up to 2.0% of Tier 2 capital.
The Group is also subject to additional capital requirements for
risks which are not covered by the Pillar I capital requirements
(Pillar II add--ons).
Following the annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)
performed by the ECB in 2018 and based on the final 2018 SREP decision
received on 27 March 2019, the Group's minimum phased--in CET1 capital
ratio and Total capital ratio remain unchanged when ignoring the
phasing--in of the Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) and the Other
Systemically Important Institution Buffer. The final 2018 SREP decision
applies from 1 April 2019.
The Group's minimum phased--in CET1 capital ratio requirement is
10.5% (2018: 9.375%), comprising of a 4.5% Pillar I requirement,
a 3.0% Pillar II requirement, the CCB of 2.5% (2018: 1.875%) and
the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer of 0.5% (2018:
Nil). The ECB has also provided non--public guidance for an additional Pillar II CET1 buffer. The Group's Total capital ratio requirement is 14.0% (2018: 12.875%), comprising of a 8.0% Pillar I requirement, a 3.0% Pillar II requirement, the CCB of 2.5% (2018: 1.875%) and the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer of 0.5% (2018: Nil). The above minimum ratios apply for both, BOC PCL and the Group. BOC PCL is 100% subsidiary of the Company and its principal activities are the provision of banking, financial services and management and disposal of property predominately acquired in exchange of debt. The capital position of the Group and BOC PCL at 30 June 2019 exceeds both their Pillar I and their Pillar II add--on capital requirements. However, the Pillar II add--on capital requirements are a point--in--time assessment and therefore are subject to change over time. The Group has developed a Plan, which has been approved by the Board in February 2019 (Note 4). 5.2 Asset quality The Group addresses the asset quality challenge through the operation of the Restructuring and Recoveries Division which is actively seeking to find innovative solutions to manage distressed exposures. The Group has been successful in engineering restructuring solutions across the spectrum of its loan portfolio. The Group has prepared an updated NPE strategy plan for the years 2019--2021 which was submitted to the ECB in June 2019. 5.3 Liquidity Group customer deposits totalled EUR16,377 million at 30 June 2019, compared to EUR16,844 million at 31 December 2018. At 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018 all deposits were in Cyprus. Group customer deposits accounted for 75% of total assets as at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: 76% and a low of 48% at 31 March 2014). As at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018, the Group was in compliance with all regulatory liquidity requirements. As at 30 June 2019 the LCR stood at 253% for the Group (compared to 231% at 31 December 2018) and was in compliance with the minimum regulatory requirement of 100% applicable as from 1 January 2018. 5.4 Pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters The management has considered the potential impact of pending litigation and claims, investigations, regulatory and other matters against the Group which include the bail--in of depositors and the absorption of losses by the holders of equity and debt instrument of BOC PCL. The Group has obtained legal advice in respect of these claims. Despite the novelty of many of the said claims based on the information available at present and on the basis of the law as it currently stands, management considers that the said claims are considered unlikely to have a material adverse impact on the financial position and capital adequacy of the Group. Additional information on pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters is provided in Note 25. 6. Significant and other judgements, estimates and assumptions The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires the Company's Board of Directors and management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that can have a material impact on the amounts recognised in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying disclosures, as well as the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods. The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation of uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are described below. The Group based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments may, however, change due to market changes or circumstances beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur. The most significant judgements, estimates and assumptions relate to classification of financial instruments and calculation of expected credit losses (ECL), tax, estimation of the net realisable value of stock of property and provisions which are presented in Notes 6.1 to 6.5 below. Other judgements, estimates and assumptions are disclosed in Notes 5.6 to 5.12 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. 6.1 Classification of financial assets The Group exercises judgement upon determining the classification of its financial assets, which relate to business models and future cash flows. Judgement is also required to determine the appropriate level at which the assessment of business models needs to be performed. In general, the assessment for the classification of financial assets into the business models is performed at the level of each business line. Further, the Group exercises judgement in determining the effect of sales of financial instruments on its business model assessment. The Group also applies judgement upon considering whether contractual features including interest rate could significantly affect future cash flows. Furthermore, judgment is required when assessing whether compensation paid or received on early termination of lending arrangements results in cash flows that are not SPPI. 6.2 Calculation of expected credit losses The calculation of ECL requires management to apply significant judgement and make estimates and assumptions, involving significant uncertainty at the time these are made. Changes to these estimates and assumptions can result in significant changes to the timing and amount of ECL to be recognised. The Group's calculations are outputs of models, of underlying assumptions on the choice of variable inputs and their interdependencies. Elements of ECL models that are considered accounting judgements and estimates include: Assessment of significant increase of credit risk IFRS 9 does not include a definition of significant increase in credit risk. The Group assesses whether significant increase in credit risk has occurred since initial recognition using predominantly quantitative and in certain cases qualitative information. The determination of the relevant thresholds to determine whether the significant increase in credit risk has occurred, involves management judgement. The relevant thresholds are set, monitored and updated on a yearly basis by the Risk Management division and endorsed by the Group Provisions Committee. Determining the probability of default (PD) at initial recognition requires management estimates. In the case of exposures existing prior to the adoption of IFRS 9, a retrospective calculation of the PD is made in order to quantify the risk of each exposure at the time of the initial recognition. In certain cases estimates about the date of initial recognition might be required. For the retail portfolio, the Group uses a PD at origination driven by behavioural information (score cards) whereas, for the corporate portfolio, the Group uses the internal credit rating information. In determining the relevant PDs, management estimates are required with respect to the life--time of revolving facilities. For revolving facilities, the origination date is the date when a credit review has taken place instead of the contractual date. Scenarios and macroeconomic factors The Group determines the ECL, which is a probability--weighted amount by evaluating a range of possible outcomes. Management uses forward--looking scenarios and assesses the suitability of weights used. These are based on management's assumptions taking into account macroeconomic, market and other factors. Changes in these assumptions and in the external factors could significantly impact ECL. Macroeconomic inputs and weights per scenario are monitored by the Economic Research Unit and are based on external market data supplemented by expert judgement. Qualitative adjustments or overlays are occasionally made when inputs calculated do not capture all the characteristics of the market. These are reviewed and adjusted, if considered necessary, by the Risk Management Division and endorsed by the Group Provisions Committee. Qualitative adjustments or overlays made as at the reporting date relate to the positive future property value cap to 0% for all scenarios. Economic and credit conditions within geographical areas are influenced by many factors with a high degree of interdependency so that there is no one single factor to which the Group's ECL as a whole are particularly sensitive. Different factors are applied in each country to reflect the local economic conditions, laws and regulations and the assumptions underlying this judgement are highly subjective. The Group uses three different economic scenarios. The table below indicates the most significant macroeconomic variables as well as the scenarios used by the Group as at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018 respectively. The Group has used the 30--50--20 probability structure for the adverse, base and favourable scenarios respectively compared to the 20--60--20 structure derived using the method described in Note 2.19.5 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. This is due to the fact that, the data set used to calculate scenario weights (GDP growth over 1980--2018) is heterogeneous, involving significant breaks deriving from the changing nature of the Cyprus economy and responses to shocks. Additionally, the economy continues to face high public and private indebtedness and a high level of NPEs that together raise the degree of vulnerability of the economy and limit its reaction space thus
sustaining conditions; which can lead to deeper recession in response
to shocks than under normal times. Furthermore, the economy presents
a structure risk given a very large external sector, making it especially
vulnerable to the external environment. The heightened uncertainties
in 2019 and beyond relating to Brexit, trade disputes between the
US and the China and between the US and the EU, and economic fragility
in southern Europe, entail a higher risk of a global recession and
financial instability. These factors display a relatively high volatility,
which the management considered that may not be fully captured in
the weights as calculated using the method described in Note 2.19.5
of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2018 and hence the management has decided to increase the weight
of the adverse scenario to 30%, and correspondingly reduce the weight
of the base scenario to 50%.
30 June 2019
Year Scenario Weight Real GDP Unemployment Consumer RICS House
% (% change) rate (% of Price Index Price Index
labour force) (average (average
% change) % change)
2020 Adverse 30.0 --2.8 11.0 --0.8 --1.0
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Baseline 50.0 2.7 6.3 1.6 3.2
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Favourable 20.0 4.8 5.8 2.7 4.8
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2021 Adverse 30.0 --0.9 11.3 1.7 0.3
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Baseline 50.0 2.5 5.8 2.0 3.6
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Favourable 20.0 3.2 5.3 2.4 4.3
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2022 Adverse 30.0 2.1 10.7 2.6 3.1
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.4 5.6 2.3 4.1
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.4 5.1 2.3 4.2
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2023 Adverse 30.0 3.6 9.6 2.8 4.6
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.3 5.5 2.4 4.1
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.3 5.0 2.4 4.2
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2024 Adverse 30.0 4.3 8.8 2.8 5.5
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.3 5.4 2.4 4.2
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.3 4.9 2.4 4.4
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
31 December 2018
Year Scenario Weight Real GDP Unemployment Consumer RICS House
% (% change) rate (% of Price Index Price Index
labour force) (average (average
% change) % change)
2019 Adverse 30.0 --1.3 10.0 --0.2 1.4
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 3.1 7.6 1.7 4.4
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 4.3 7.2 2.5 5.5
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2020 Adverse 30.0 --1.3 12.2 0.3 --1.7
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.6 7.3 1.7 2.7
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 3.4 6.8 2.6 4.1
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2021 Adverse 30.0 3.0 12.4 2.1 0.7
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.4 6.9 2.0 2.9
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.6 6.5 2.4 3.6
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2022 Adverse 30.0 4.1 11.1 2.4 3.1
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.5 6.5 2.0 3.1
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.6 6.1 2.6 3.7
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
2023 Adverse 30.0 3.9 10.0 2.5 4.7
------------ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Baseline 50.0 2.3 6.3 2.1 3.8
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
Favourable 20.0 2.3 5.8 2.6 4.0
------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
The adverse scenarios may outpace the base and favourable scenarios
after the initial shock has been adjusted to and the economy starts
to expand from a lower base. Thus in the adverse scenario GDP will
follow a growth trajectory that will ultimately equal and surpass
the baseline before converging. Property prices are primarily determined
by GDP growth but with a lag. Thus property prices will initially
adjust less steeply than GDP, and will start to accelerate after
the recovery in GDP has been entrenched. After this point, property
prices will accelerate and will match and surpass the pace in the
baseline scenario, before finally converging.
Since 1 January 2018, the Group has reassessed the key economic indicators
used in the ECL models and using actual performance ratios of the
economy as revised by the Cyprus statistical service for 2016 and
2017 and the forecast upgrades by the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) and the European Commission.
The RICS indices, which are considered for the purposes of determining
the real estate collateral value on realisation date are capped at
the reporting date value, in case of any projected increase, whereas
any projected decrease is taken into account. As a result the indexed
value for all collaterals is less or equal to their corresponding open market value as of the reporting date. For Stage 3 customers, the calculation of individually assessed provisions is the weighted average of three scenarios: base, adverse and favourable. The base scenario focuses on the following variables, which are based on the specific facts and circumstances of each customer: the operational cash flows, the timing of recovery of collaterals and the haircuts from the realisation of collateral. The base scenario is used to derive additional scenarios for either better or worse cases. Under the adverse scenario operational cash flows are decreased by 50%, applied haircuts on real estate collateral are increased by 50% and the timing of recovery of collaterals is increased by 1 year with reference to the baseline scenario, whereas under the favourable scenario applied haircuts are decreased by 5%, with no change in the recovery period with reference to the baseline scenario. Assumptions used in estimating expected future cash flows (including cash flows that may result from the realisation of collateral) reflect current and expected future economic conditions and are generally consistent with those used in the Stage 3 collectively assessed exposures. For collectively assessed customers the calculation is the weighted average of three scenarios: base, adverse and favourable. Expected lifetime of revolving facilities Judgement is exercised on the measurement period of expected lifetime for revolving facilities. The determination of the expected life for the revolving portfolio is sensitive to changes in contractual maturities resulting from business decisions. The Group exercises judgement in determining the period over which ECL should be computed. Assessment of loss given default A factor for the estimation of loss given default (LGD) is the timing and net recoverable amount from repossession or realisation of collaterals which mainly comprise real estate assets. Assumptions have been made about the future changes in property values, as well as the timing for the realisation of collateral, taxes and expenses on the repossession and subsequent sale of the collateral as well as any other applicable haircuts. Indexation has been used to estimate updated market values of properties, while assumptions were made on the basis of a macroeconomic scenario for future changes in property values. At 30 June 2019 the weighted average haircut (including liquidity haircut and selling expenses) used in the collectively assessed provisions calculation for loans and advances to customers excluding those classified as held for sale is c.32% under the baseline scenario (31 December 2018: c.32%). The timing of recovery from real estate collaterals used in the collectively assessed provisions calculation for loans and advances to customers has been estimated to be on average seven years under the baseline scenario (31 December 2018: seven years). For the calculation of individually assessed provisions, the timing of recovery of collaterals as well as the haircuts used are based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Judgement may also be exercised over staging during the individual assessment. Any positive cumulative average future change in property values forecasted was capped to zero for the six months ended 30 June 2019 and the year ended 31 December 2018. This applies to all scenarios. The above assumptions are also influenced by the ongoing regulatory dialogue the Group maintains with its lead regulator, the ECB, and other regulatory guidance and interpretations issued by various regulatory and industry bodies such as the ECB and the European Banking Authority (EBA), which provide guidance and expectations as to relevant definitions and the treatment/classification of certain parameters/assumptions used in the estimation of provisions. Any changes in these assumptions or difference between assumptions made and actual results could result in significant changes in the amount of required credit losses of loans and advances. Modelling adjustments Forward looking models have been developed for ECL parameters (PD), Exposure at default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD) for all portfolios and segments sharing similar characteristics. Model validation is performed by the independent validation unit within the Risk Management Division on an annual basis and involves several statistical tests that assess the stability and performance of the models. In certain cases, judgment may be exercised in the form of management overlay by applying adjustments on the modelled parameters. Governance of these models lies with the Risk Management Division. Any management overlays are approved by the Risk Management Division and endorsed by the Provisions Committee. ECL allowances also include off--balance sheet credit exposures represented by guarantees given and by irrevocable commitments to disburse funds. Off--balance sheet credit exposures of the individually assessed assets require assumptions on the probability, timing and amount of cash outflows. For the collectively assessed off--balance sheet credit exposures, the allowance for provisions is calculated using the Credit Conversion Factor (CCF) model. Portfolio segmentation The individual assessment is performed not only for individually significant assets but also for other exposures meeting specific criteria determined by management. The selection criteria for the individually assessed exposures are based on management judgement and are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Risk Management Division and are adjusted or enhanced, if deemed necessary. In addition to individually assessed assets the Group also assesses assets collectively. The collectively assessed portfolio includes all loans which are not individually assessed. The Group categorises the exposures into sufficiently granular portfolios segments with shared risk characteristics. The granularity for the IFRS 9 segments is aligned with the Internal Rating Based (IRB) segmentation. Further details on impairment allowances and related credit information are set out in Note 29. 6.3 Tax The Group has run down operations and is therefore subject to tax on those countries. Estimates are required in determining the provision for taxes at the reporting date. The Group recognises income tax liabilities for transactions and assessments whose tax treatment is uncertain. Where the final tax is different from the amounts initially recognised in the consolidated income statement, such differences will impact the income tax expense, the tax liabilities and deferred tax assets or liabilities of the period in which the final tax is agreed with the relevant tax authorities. Deferred tax assets In the absence of a specific accounting standard dedicated to the accounting of the asset that arose upon the reversal of deferred tax asset impairment recognised in previous years (Note 11), BOC PCL has exercised judgment in applying the guidance of IAS 12 in accounting for this asset item as the most relevant available standard. On the basis of this guidance, BOC PCL has determined that this asset should be accounted for on the basis of IAS 12 principles relating to deferred tax assets. For changes during the six months ended 30 June 2019 relating to the deferred tax credit legislation refer to Note 11. 6.4 Stock of property -- estimation of net realisable value Stock of property is measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The net realisable value is determined through valuation techniques, requiring significant judgement, which take into account all available reference points such as, expert valuation reports, current market conditions, the holding period of the asset applying an appropriate illiquidity discount and any other relevant parameters. Selling expenses are always considered and deducted from the realisable value. Depending on the value of the underlying asset and available market information, the determination of costs to sell may require professional judgement which involves a large degree of uncertainty due to the relatively low level of market activity. More details on the stock of property are presented in Note 17. 6.5 Provisions The accounting policy for provisions is described in Note 2.39 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. Judgement is involved in determining whether a present obligation exists and in estimating the probability, timing and amount of any outflows. Provisions for pending litigations, claims, regulatory and other matters usually require a higher degree of judgement than other types of provisions. It is expected that the Group will continue to have a material exposure to litigation and regulatory proceedings and investigations relating to legacy issues in the medium term. The matters for which the Group determines that the probability of a future loss is more than remote will change from time to time, as will the matters as to which a reliable estimate can be made and the estimated possible loss for such matters. Actual results may prove to be significantly higher or lower than the estimate of possible loss in those matters, where an estimate was made. In addition, loss may be incurred in matters with respect to which the Group believed the probability of loss was remote. For a detailed description of the nature of uncertainties and assumptions and the effect on the amount and timing of pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters refer to Note 25. 7. Segmental analysis Following the sale in 2018 of its 100% subsidiaries, Bank of Cyprus UK Limited and Bank of Cyprus Financial Services Ltd, the Group's activities are mainly concentrated in Cyprus. Cyprus operations are
organised into operating segments based on the line of business. The operating segments are analysed below: The Corporate, Small and medium--sized enterprises and Retail business lines are managing loans and advances to customers as detailed in 'Credit risk concentration of loans and advances to customers' (Note 29). Restructuring and recoveries is the specialised unit which was set up to tackle the Group's loan portfolio quality and manages exposures to borrowers in distress situation through innovative solutions. International banking services specialises in the offering of banking services to the international corporate and non--resident individuals, particularly international business companies whose ownership and business activities lie outside Cyprus. Wealth management oversees the provision of institutional wealth private banking, global markets, brokerage, asset management, investment banking and depository services. The Real Estate Management Unit manages properties acquired through debt--for--property swaps and properties acquired through the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013, and executes exit strategies in order to monetise these assets. Treasury is responsible for liquidity management and for overseeing operations to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory liquidity policies and provide direction as to the actions to be taken regarding liquidity availability. The Insurance business line is involved in both life and general insurance business. The business line 'Other' includes head office functions such as finance, risk management, compliance, legal, corporate affairs and human resources. Head office functions provide services to the operating segments. Overseas activities include Greece, Romania and Russia which are separate operating segments for which information is provided to management but, due to their size, have been grouped for disclosure purposes into one segment, namely 'Overseas'. Comparatives are represented for discontinued operations, regarding the results of the UK operations, disposed of during 2018. Management monitors the operating results of each business segment separately for the purposes of performance assessment and resource allocation. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit after tax and non--controlling interests. Inter--segment transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation and are made on an arm's length basis. Operating segment disclosures are provided as presented to the Group Executive Committee. Income and expenses directly associated with each business line are included in determining the line's performance. Transfer pricing methodologies are applied between the business lines to present their results on an arm's length basis. Total other operating income, staff costs and other operating expenses incurred directly by the business lines are allocated to the business lines as incurred. Indirect other operating income and indirect other operating expenses are re--allocated from the head office function to the business lines. Management monitors the profit/(loss) before tax of each business line. Additionally, for the purposes of the Cyprus analysis by business line, notional tax at the 12.5% Cyprus tax rate is charged/credited on profit or loss before tax of each business line. The loans and advances to customers, the customer deposits and the related income and expense are generally included in the segment where the business is originated, instead of the segment where the transaction is recorded. Loans and advances to customers which are originated in countries where the Group does not have operating entities are included in the country where they are managed.
Analysis by business line
Continuing operations
Corporate Small Retail Restructuring International Wealth REMU Insurance Treasury Other Total Overseas Total
and and recoveries banking management Cyprus
medium--sized services
enterprises
Six months ended 30
June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net interest
income/(expense) 60,029 20,327 80,099 32,218 17,962 3,643 (7,403) 29 (941) 2,015 207,978 (3,869) 204,109
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net fee and
commission
income/(expense) 8,591 4,676 21,583 11,241 26,050 1,024 - (3,106) 1,063 3,283 74,405 107 74,512
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net foreign exchange
gains/(losses) 425 328 1,308 96 3,660 1,630 - - 9,451 (1,751) 15,147 (1,030) 14,117
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net gains/(losses) on
financial
instrument
transactions and
on
disposal/dissolution
of
subsidiaries and
associates - - - - - 12 - 1,070 4,930 6,009 12,021 134 12,155
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Insurance income net
of claims
and commissions - - - - - - - 28,824 - - 28,824 1,212 30,036
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net gains/(losses)
from revaluation
and disposal of
investment
properties - - - - - - 630 - - (748) (118) (1,231) (1,349)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net gains on disposal
of stock
of property - - - - - - 17,497 - - 59 17,556 191 17,747
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Total other
income/(expense) 4 6 47 23 1 1 1,128 9 - 13,349 14,568 1,111 15,679
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
69,049 25,337 103,037 43,578 47,673 6,310 11,852 26,826 14,503 22,216 370,381 (3,375) 367,006
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Staff costs (4,395) (2,854) (37,848) (12,677) (8,184) (2,078) (1,331) (5,087) (844) (38,539) (113,837) (407) (114,244)
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Other operating
(expenses)/income
(excluding advisory
and other
restructuring costs) (12,492) (8,603) (49,532) (18,457) (12,350) (2,117) (2,636) (4,576) (3,906) 24,624 (90,045) (3,879) (93,924)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Special levy on
deposits on
credit institutions
and contribution
to Single Resolution
Fund - - - - - - - - - (12,477) (12,477) - (12,477)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Other operating
expenses --
advisory and other
restructuring
costs (187) (108) (781) (15,442) (207) (42) (2,237) - (39) - (19,043) - (19,043)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
51,975 13,772 14,876 (2,998) 26,932 2,073 5,648 17,163 9,714 (4,176) 134,979 (7,661) 127,318
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Net gains/(losses) on
derecognition
of financial assets
measured
at amortised cost 3,933 162 171 (844) 294 18 - - - 1,682 5,416 13 5,429
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Credit gains/(losses)
to cover
credit risk on loans
and advances
to customers 3,306 5,395 (15,607) (103,965) 332 397 - - - 632 (109,510) 599 (108,911)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Credit (losses)/gains
of other
financial
instruments - - - - - - - (86) 797 (15) 696 (8,063) (7,367)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Impairment of
non--financial
instruments - - - - - - (9,942) - - - (9,942) (1,643) (11,585)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Remeasurement of
investment
in associate
classified as
held for sale - - - - - - - - - (25,943) (25,943) - (25,943)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Share of profit from
associates - - - - - - - - - 5,312 5,312 - 5,312
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Profit/(loss) before
tax 59,214 19,329 (560) (107,807) 27,558 2,488 (4,294) 17,077 10,511 (22,508) 1,008 (16,755) (15,747)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Income tax - - - - - - - (1,853) - 117,199 115,346 (202) 115,144
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Profit/(loss) after
tax 59,214 19,329 (560) (107,807) 27,558 2,488 (4,294) 15,224 10,511 94,691 116,354 (16,957) 99,397
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Non--controlling
interests--profit - - - - - - - - - (1,999) (1,999) - (1,999)
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------------
Profit/(loss) after
tax attributable
to the owners of the
Company 59,214 19,329 (560) (107,807) 27,558 2,488 (4,294) 15,224 10,511 92,692 114,355 (16,957) 97,398
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Corporate Small Retail Restructuring International Wealth REMU Insurance Treasury Other Total Overseas Total continuing
and and recoveries banking management Cyprus operations
medium--sized services
enterprises
Six months ended 30
June 2018
(represented) EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net interest
income/(expense) 48,675 19,770 92,489 31,311 26,585 3,856 (7,994) 92 6,964 (4,739) 217,009 (4,925) 212,084
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net fee and
commission
income/(expense) 7,864 5,047 22,896 4,791 31,795 1,153 - (2,853) 956 8,559 80,208 128 80,336
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net foreign exchange
gains 388 317 1,891 149 3,743 1,543 - - 8,710 716 17,457 582 18,039
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net gains on
financial instrument
transactions and
disposal/dissolution
of subsidiaries and
associates - - - - - 65 - 60 22,211 15,017 37,353 25 37,378
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Insurance income net
of claims
and commissions - - - - - - - 23,971 - - 23,971 1,123 25,094
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net gains/(losses)
from revaluation
and disposal of
investment
properties - - - - - - 743 - - 1,405 2,148 (983) 1,165
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net gains/(losses) on
disposal
of stock of property - - - - - - 24,040 - - (3,833) 20,207 59 20,266
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Other
income/(expenses) 269 6 50 13,677 3 - - 226 - (4,245) 9,986 1,290 11,276
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
57,196 25,140 117,326 49,928 62,126 6,617 16,789 21,496 38,841 12,880 408,339 (2,701) 405,638
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Staff costs (3,860) (2,778) (33,993) (11,543) (7,071) (1,811) (978) (4,725) (1,000) (36,303) (104,062) (608) (104,670)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Special levy on
deposits on
credit institutions
and contribution
to Single Resolution
Fund - - - - - - - - - (12,073) (12,073) - (12,073)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Other operating
(expenses)/income
(excluding advisory
and other
restructuring costs) (9,979) (6,757) (55,727) (19,037) (15,119) (1,991) (2,821) (3,895) (4,273) 49,156 (70,443) (4,519) (74,962)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Other operating
expenses --
advisory and other
restructuring
costs (17) (3) (40) (21,331) (8) (6) (2,641) - - (3,169) (27,215) (115) (27,330)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
43,340 15,602 27,566 (1,983) 39,928 2,809 10,349 12,876 33,568 10,491 194,546 (7,943) 186,603
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Net gains on
derecognition
of financial assets
measured
at amortised cost 5,377 1,289 6,804 5,052 796 25 - - - - 19,343 38 19,381
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Credit (losses)/gains
to cover
credit risk on loans
and advances
to customers (18,062) (10,112) (21,128) (205,972) (7,173) (3,334) - - - (1,476) (267,257) 14,304 (252,953)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Credit (losses)/gains
of other
financial
instruments - - - - - - - - (670) (2,664) (3,334) 3 (3,331)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Impairment of
non--financial
instruments - - - - - - (7,898) - - (11) (7,909) (2,208) (10,117)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Share of profit from
associates - - - - - - - - - 4,520 4,520 - 4,520
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Profit/(loss) before
tax 30,655 6,779 13,242 (202,903) 33,551 (500) 2,451 12,876 32,898 10,860 (60,091) 4,194 (55,897)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Income tax (3,832) (847) (1,655) 19,738 (4,194) 63 (306) (1,390) (4,028) (7,046) (3,497) (393) (3,890)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Profit/(loss) after
tax 26,823 5,932 11,587 (183,165) 29,357 (437) 2,145 11,486 28,870 3,814 (63,588) 3,801 (59,787)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Non--controlling
interests--loss - - - - - - - - - 1,729 1,729 - 1,729
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Profit/(loss) after
tax attributable
to the owners of the
Company 26,823 5,932 11,587 (183,165) 29,357 (437) 2,145 11,486 28,870 5,543 (61,859) 3,801 (58,058)
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Discontinued operations
Six months ended
30 June
2018
EUR000
----------------------
Net interest income 22,397
----------------------
Net fee and commission income 3,077
----------------------
Net foreign exchange gains 163
----------------------
25,637
----------------------
Staff costs (11,714)
----------------------
Other operating expenses (9,136)
----------------------
4,787
----------------------
Credit gains to cover credit risk on loans and advances
to customers 147
----------------------
Profit before tax 4,934
----------------------
Income tax (924)
----------------------
Profit after tax 4,010
----------------------
The above information on discontinued operations relates to the disposal
of the Group's subsidiary bank in the UK, Bank of Cyprus UK Limited
and its subsidiary Bank of Cyprus Financial Services Limited, details
of which are disclosed in Note 53.2.1 in the Group's Consolidated
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.
Analysis of total revenue
Total revenue includes net interest income, net fee and commission income, net foreign exchange gains, net gains on financial instrument transactions, insurance income net of claims and commissions, net gains/(losses) from revaluation and disposal of investment properties, net gains/(losses) on disposal of stock of property and other income.
Continuing operations
Corporate Small Retail Restructuring International Wealth REMU Insurance Treasury Other Total Overseas Total
and medium--sized and recoveries banking management Cyprus
enterprises services
Six months ended
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Total revenue from
third parties 71,888 24,657 62,857 98,100 29,511 4,508 19,255 29,302 6,126 26,682 372,886 (5,880) 367,006
---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Inter--segment
(expense)/revenue (2,839) 680 40,180 (54,522) 18,162 1,802 (7,403) (2,476) 8,377 (1,961) - - -
---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Revenue between
Cyprus and other
countries - - - - - - - - - 5,170 5,170 (5,170) -
---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Total revenue 69,049 25,337 103,037 43,578 47,673 6,310 11,852 26,826 14,503 29,891 378,056 (11,050) 367,006
---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Six months ended
30 June 2018
(represented)
Total revenue from
third parties 65,094 26,761 53,809 131,205 34,256 761 24,783 24,126 32,063 10,837 403,695 1,943 405,638
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Inter--segment
(expense)/revenue (7,898) (1,621) 63,517 (81,277) 27,870 5,856 (7,994) (2,630) 6,778 (2,601) - - -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Revenue between
Cyprus and other
countries - - - - - - - - - 4,644 4,644 (4,644) -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total revenue 57,196 25,140 117,326 49,928 62,126 6,617 16,789 21,496 38,841 12,880 408,339 (2,701) 405,638
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------------
The revenue from 'Overseas segment' mainly relates to banking and financial services for the six
months ended 30 June 2019 and 2018.
Analysis of assets and liabilities
Corporate Small Retail Restructuring International Wealth REMU Insurance Treasury Other Total Overseas Total
and medium--sized and recoveries banking management Cyprus
enterprises services
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Assets
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Assets 3,791,863 1,123,484 3,674,938 2,054,056 158,581 115,936 1,420,405 835,435 7,333,112 1,590,735 22,098,545 315,585 22,414,130
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Inter--segment
assets - - - - - - - (33,303) - (61,978) (95,281) - (95,281)
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
3,791,863 1,123,484 3,674,938 2,054,056 158,581 115,936 1,420,405 802,132 7,333,112 1,528,757 22,003,264 315,585 22,318,849
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Assets between
Cyprus and
overseas
operations (431,663)
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Total assets 21,887,186
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
31 December
2018
Assets
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Assets 3,524,412 1,150,640 3,699,397 2,229,146 178,627 98,851 1,658,982 816,336 6,396,620 2,581,386 22,334,397 254,988 22,589,385
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Inter--segment
assets - - - - - - - (39,642) - (59,133) (98,775) - (98,775)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
3,524,412 1,150,640 3,699,397 2,229,146 178,627 98,851 1,658,982 776,694 6,396,620 2,522,253 22,235,622 254,988 22,490,610
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Assets between
Cyprus and
overseas
operations (415,339)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Total assets 22,075,271
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------
Corporate Small Retail Restructuring International Wealth Insurance Treasury Other Total Overseas Total
and medium--sized and recoveries banking management Cyprus
enterprises services
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Liabilities
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Liabilities 1,872,614 738,515 9,806,679 114,579 3,459,828 384,471 676,089 1,852,509 582,611 19,487,895 452,659 19,940,554
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Inter--segment
liabilities - - - - - - - (95,281) - (95,281) - (95,281)
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
1,872,614 738,515 9,806,679 114,579 3,459,828 384,471 676,089 1,757,228 582,611 19,392,614 452,659 19,845,273
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Liabilities
between
Cyprus and
overseas
operations (428,759)
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Total
liabilities 19,416,514
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
31 December
2018
Liabilities
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Liabilities 1,750,517 800,671 10,032,047 121,744 3,707,713 430,866 632,308 1,877,549 452,708 19,806,123 417,159 20,223,282
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Inter--segment
liabilities - - - - - - - (98,775) - (98,775) - (98,775)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
1,750,517 800,671 10,032,047 121,744 3,707,713 430,866 632,308 1,778,774 452,708 19,707,348 417,159 20,124,507
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Liabilities
between
Cyprus and
overseas
operations (416,564)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Total
liabilities 19,707,943
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
Segmental analysis of customer deposits and loans and advances to customers is presented in Notes
21 and 29.2 and 29.7, respectively.
8. Net gains on financial instrument transactions and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries and associates
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
------------------- -------------------
Trading portfolio: EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------
-- derivative financial instruments 1,506 177
------------------- -------------------
Other investments at FVPL:
------------------- -------------------
-- debt securities 9,181 1,973
------------------- -------------------
-- equity securities 1,556 662
------------------- -------------------
Net gains on disposal of FVOCI debt securities - 19,787
------------------- -------------------
Net gains on loans and advances to customers at
FVPL 17 13,867
------------------- -------------------
Revaluation of financial instruments designated
as fair value hedges:
------------------- -------------------
-- hedging instruments (11,092) 10,673
------------------- -------------------
-- hedged items 11,400 (9,616)
------------------- -------------------
Net loss on financial liabilities at FVPL (413) -
------------------- -------------------
Loss on disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries and
associates - (145)
------------------- -------------------
12,155 37,378
------------------- -------------------
9. Staff costs and other operating expenses
Staff costs
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
---------------- ------------------
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------------
Salaries 93,989 86,650
---------------- ------------------
Employer's contributions to state social insurance 13,045 11,170
---------------- ------------------
Retirement benefit plan costs 7,210 6,850
---------------- ------------------
114,244 104,670
---------------- ------------------
The number of persons employed by the Group as at 30 June 2019 was
4,155 and includes 108 persons relating to the Helix transaction,
where the full migration and transfer to the buyer is expected to
conclude by the end of the year (31 December 2018: 4,146 and 30 June
2018: 4,158 represented).
Other operating expenses
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
------------------- ------------------
EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------
Repairs and maintenance of property and equipment 15,262 13,337
------------------- ------------------
Other property--related costs 9,290 6,535
------------------- ------------------
Operating lease rentals for property and equipment - 4,783
------------------- ------------------
Consultancy and other professional services fees 8,494 10,959
------------------- ------------------
Insurance 3,454 3,660
------------------- ------------------
Advertising and marketing 6,819 8,494
------------------- ------------------
Depreciation of property and equipment 9,862 5,465
------------------- ------------------
Amortisation of intangible assets 7,600 5,711
------------------- ------------------
Communication expenses 4,047 4,548
------------------- ------------------
Provisions and settlements of litigations, claims
and provisions for regulatory matters (Note 25.3) 8,961 (5,813)
------------------- ------------------
Printing and stationery 1,433 1,120
------------------- ------------------
Local cash transfer expenses 1,397 1,478
------------------- ------------------
Other operating expenses 17,305 14,685
------------------- ------------------
93,924 74,962
------------------- ------------------
Advisory and other restructuring costs 19,043 27,330
------------------- ------------------
112,967 102,292
------------------- ------------------
Advisory and other restructuring costs comprise mainly fees of external
advisors in relation to: (i) customer loan restructuring activities
which are not part of the effective interest rate and (ii) disposal
of operations and non--core assets.
Following the adoption of IFRS 16 as of 1 January 2019, the Group
during the six months ended 30 June 2019, recognised within 'Other
property--related costs' rent expense for short term leases amounting
to EUR235 thousand and 'Depreciation of property and equipment' includes
EUR4,405 thousand relating to the depreciation of right of use assets
(Note 3.3.2). Furthermore, as a result of the adoption of IFRS 16
the line item 'Operating lease rentals for property and equipment'
is nil for the current period.
10. Credit losses of financial instruments and impairment of non--financial instruments
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
---------------- ------------------
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------------
Credit losses to cover credit risk on loans and
advances to customers
---------------- ------------------
Impairment loss net of reversals on loans and advances
to customers 129,424 410,090
---------------- ------------------
Recoveries of loans and advances to customers previously
written off (14,739) (124,880)
---------------- ------------------
Changes in expected cash flows (240) (26,735)
---------------- ------------------
Financial guarantees and commitments (5,534) (5,522)
---------------- ------------------
108,911 252,953
---------------- ------------------
Credit losses of other financial instruments
Amortised cost treasury bills 40 -
-------------------- -------------------
Amortised cost debt securities (162) (1,201)
-------------------- -------------------
FVOCI debt securities 9 (462)
-------------------- -------------------
Loans and advances to banks 1,304 518
-------------------- -------------------
Balances with central banks - 2,396
-------------------- -------------------
Other financial assets (Note 18) 6,176 2,080
-------------------- -------------------
7,367 3,331
-------------------- -------------------
Impairment of non--financial instruments
Stock of property (Note 17) 11,585 10,106
------------------- -------------------
Equipment - 11
------------------- -------------------
11,585 10,117
------------------- -------------------
11. Income tax
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018 (represented)
------------------- ------------------
EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------
Current tax:
------------------- ------------------
-- Cyprus 2,570 2,719
------------------- ------------------
-- Overseas 223 281
------------------- ------------------
Cyprus special defence contribution 148 139
------------------- ------------------
Deferred tax (credit)/charge (114,692) 1,663
------------------- ------------------
Prior years' tax adjustments (3,422) 1,376
------------------- ------------------
Other tax charges/(credits) 29 (2,288)
------------------- ------------------
(115,144) 3,890
------------------- ------------------
The Group's share of income tax from associates for the six months
ended 30 June 2019 amounts to EUR703 thousand (30 June 2018: EUR647
thousand).
The net deferred tax assets comprise of:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
--------------- ------------------
Deferred tax assets 379,126 301,778
--------------- ------------------
Deferred tax liabilities (44,818) (44,282)
--------------- ------------------
Net deferred tax assets 334,308 257,496
--------------- ------------------
The deferred tax assets relate to Cyprus operations.
The movement of the net deferred tax assets is set out below:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
------------------- --------------------
1 January 257,496 337,385
------------------- --------------------
Deferred tax recognised in the consolidated income
statement -- continuing operations 114,692 (81,436)
------------------- --------------------
Deferred tax recognised in the consolidated statement
of comprehensive income 29 579
------------------- --------------------
Disposal of subsidiary - 967
------------------- --------------------
Transfer to current tax receivables (37,909) -
------------------- --------------------
Foreign exchange adjustments - 1
------------------- --------------------
30 June/31 December 334,308 257,496
------------------- --------------------
Income Tax Law Amendment 28 (I) of 2019
On 1 March 2019 the Cyprus Parliament adopted legislative amendments
on Income Tax Law (the 'Law') published on the Official Gazette of
the Republic on 15 March 2019 ('the amendments').
The main provisions of the legislation are set out below:
* The amendments allow for the conversion of specific
tax losses into tax credits.
* The Law applies only to tax losses transferred
following resolution of a credit institution within
the framework of 'The Resolution of Credit and Other
Institutions Law'.
* The losses are capped to the amount of Deferred Tax
Assets (DTA) recognised on the balance sheet of the
audited financial statements of the acquiring credit
institution in the year of acquisition. The tax
losses in excess of the capped amount can only be
utilised in cases involving transfers of tax losses
in relation to tax reorganisations, which will be
completed before 1 October 2019. Post 1 October 2019,
any excess tax losses expire.
* Acquired tax losses are converted into 15 equal
annual instalments for credit institutions that will
enter into resolution in the future or into 11 equal
annual instalments for credit institutions which were
in resolution pre 31 December 2017.
* Each annual instalment can be claimed as a deductible
expense in the determination of the taxable income
for the relevant year. Annual instalments are capped
and cannot create additional losses for the credit
institution.
* Any amount of annual instalment not utilised as a
deductible expense is converted into a tax credit at
the year end (with reference to the applicable tax
rate enacted at the time of the conversion) and it
can be utilised as a tax credit in the tax year
following the tax year to which this tax credit
relates to.
* The tax credit can be used against a tax liability
(Corporate Income Tax Law, VAT Law or Bank levy Law)
of the credit institution or any other eligible
subsidiary for group relief. Any unutilised tax
credits in the relevant year are converted into a
receivable from the Cyprus Government.
* In financial years a credit institution has
accounting losses the amount of the annual instalment
is recalculated. Upon recalculation, the mechanics
outlined above remain unchanged.
* In case a credit institution in scope goes into
liquidation the total amount of unused annual
instalments are converted to tax credits and
immediately become a receivable from the Government.
* A guarantee fee of 1,5% on annual tax credit is
payable annually by the credit institution to the
Government.
BOC PCL has DTA that meets the requirements of the Law relating to
income tax losses transferred to BOC PCL as a result of the acquisition
of certain operations of Laiki Bank, on 29 March 2013, under 'The
Resolution of Credit and Other Institutions Law'. The DTA recognised
following the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki in 2013
amounted to EUR417 million for which BOC PCL paid a consideration
as part of the respective acquisition. Under the Law, BOC PCL can
convert up to an amount of EUR3.3 billion tax losses to tax credits
(which led to the creation of DTA amounting to EUR417 million), with
the conversion being based on the tax rate applicable at the time
of conversion. Upon the adoption of the Law a reversal of previously
recognised DTA impairment of EUR115 million was recognised in the
current period. Following the amendment of the Law, the period of
utilisation of the tax losses which may be converted into tax credits
remains unchanged (i.e. by end of 2028).
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, an amount of EUR37,909
thousand has been reclassified from the DTA to current tax receivables,
being the first annual tax credit receivable.
The DTA subject to the Law is accounted for on the same basis, as
described in Note 2.13 of the annual consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2018.
Accumulated income tax losses
The accumulated income tax losses are presented in the table below:
Total income Income tax Income tax
tax losses losses for losses for
which a deferred which no deferred
tax asset tax asset
was recognised was recognised
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
Expiring within 5 years 72,171 - 72,171
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
Utilisation in annual instalments up
to 2028 3,032,728 3,032,728 -
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
3,104,899 3,032,728 72,171
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
31 December 2018
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
Expiring within 5 years 950,084 - 950,084
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
Expiring by the end of 2028 7,378,801 2,414,176 4,964,625
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
8,328,885 2,414,176 5,914,709
------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------
In relation to the tax losses that were transferred to BOC PCL in
2013, the income tax authorities in Cyprus issued their tax assessments
in March and April 2019. On the basis of these assessments the quantum
of Laiki Bank tax losses were c.EUR5 billion and lower than the initial
amount of EUR7.4 billion estimated in 2013.
The tax losses in excess of the EUR3.3 billion transferred from Laiki
Bank to BOC PCL in March 2013 cannot be utilised by BOC PCL, in line
with the March 2019 Law amendments, except in cases where there are
transfers arising due to reorganisations made prior to 1 October 2019.
12. Earnings per share
Six months ended
30 June
Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share attributable 2019 2018 (represented)
to the owners of the Company
------------------ ------------------
Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to the
owners of the Company (EUR thousand) 97,398 (54,048)
------------------ ------------------
Weighted average number of shares in issue during
the period, excluding treasury shares (thousand) 446,058 446,058
------------------ ------------------
Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share (EUR
cent) 21.8 (12.1)
------------------ ------------------
Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share attributable
to the owners of the Company--continuing operations
Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to the
owners of the Company--continuing operations (EUR
thousand) 97,398 (58,058)
------------------ ------------------
Weighted average number of shares in issue during
the period, excluding treasury shares (thousand) 446,058 446,058
------------------ ------------------
Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share--continuing
operations (EUR cent) 21.8 (13.0)
------------------ ------------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable
to the owners of the Company--discontinued operations
Profit for the period attributable to the owners
of the Company--discontinued operations (EUR thousand) - 4,010
------------------- -------------------
Weighted average number of shares in issue during
the period, excluding treasury shares (thousand) 446,058 446,058
------------------- -------------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share--discontinued
operations (EUR cent) - 0.9
------------------- -------------------
13. Investments
Investments 30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
Investments mandatorily measured at FVPL 166,480 152,473
-------------- ---------------
Investments at FVOCI 644,038 231,548
-------------- ---------------
Investments at amortised cost 778,064 393,083
-------------- ---------------
1,588,582 777,104
-------------- ---------------
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group has proceeded
to invest in debt securities, as part of its investing strategy.
The amounts pledged as collateral are shown below:
Investments pledged as collateral 30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
Investments at FVOCI 282,257 600,291
----------------- -----------------
Investments at amortised cost 10,060 137,296
----------------- -----------------
292,317 737,587
----------------- -----------------
The decrease in investments pledged as collateral during the six months
ended 30 June 2019 related to the change in the type of collateral
pledged by the Group. Encumbered assets are disclosed in Note 31.
All investments pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements
can be sold or repledged by the counterparty.
The maximum exposure to credit risk for debt securities is disclosed
in Note 29.1.
Investments in equity securities and mutual funds as at 30 June 2019,
included above, amount to EUR19,287 thousand and EUR141,381thousand
respectively (31 December 2018: EUR15,309 thousand and EUR134,639
thousand respectively).
There were no reclassifications of investments during the six months
ended 30 June 2019.
The debt securities which are measured at FVPL are classified as such
because they failed to meet the SPPI criteria.
At 1 January 2018 the Group irrevocably made the election to classify
its equity investments previously classified as available--for--sale
as equity investments at FVOCI on the basis that these are not held
for trading. Their carrying value included in the table above amounts
to EUR9,579 thousand at 30 June 2019 and is equal to their fair value.
Dividend income amounting to EUR113 thousand has been received and
recognised for the six months ended 30 June 2019 (corresponding period
of 2018: EUR122 thousand).
During the six months ended 30 June 2019 no equity investments measured
at FVOCI have been disposed of (year 2018: EUR5,458 thousand). The
cumulative gain transferred to retained earnings during the year 2018
amounted to EUR173 thousand. There were no other transfers from OCI
to retained earnings during the period.
The fair value of the financial assets that have been reclassified
out of FVPL to FVOCI on transition to IFRS 9, amounts to EUR15,683
thousand at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR14,940 thousand). The
fair value gain that would have been recognised in the consolidated
income statement if these financial assets had not been reclassified
as part of the transition to IFRS 9, amounts to EUR834 thousand (year
2018: EUR359 thousand). The effective interest rate of these instruments
is 1.6%--5.0% per annum and the respective interest income during
the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounts to EUR197 thousand.
14. Derivative financial instruments
The contract amount and fair value of the derivative financial instruments is set out below:
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Fair value Fair value
---------------------------------------
Contract Assets Liabilities Contract Assets Liabilities
amount amount
----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Trading
derivatives
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Forward
exchange
rate
contracts 23,985 212 118 17,114 240 192
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Currency
swaps 1,476,053 820 6,092 1,219,749 3,405 6,342
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Interest
rate
swaps 53,664 359 267 57,652 471 422
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Currency
options 1,160 1 265 12,704 8 382
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Interest
rate
caps/floors 1,650,000 1,944 - 1,650,000 462 -
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
3,204,862 3,336 6,742 2,957,219 4,586 7,338
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Derivatives
qualifying
for hedge
accounting
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Fair value
hedges --
interest
rate swaps 1,093,827 8,653 49,884 1,016,083 20,137 29,029
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Net
investments
-- forward
exchange
rate
contracts
and
currency
swaps 88,119 1,662 76 74,973 31 2,616
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
1,181,946 10,315 49,960 1,091,056 20,168 31,645
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Total 4,386,808 13,651 56,702 4,048,275 24,754 38,983
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Hedge accounting
The Group elected, as a policy choice permitted by IFRS 9, to continue to apply hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. The Group implements the amended IFRS 7 hedge disclosure requirements. The Group applies fair value hedge accounting using derivatives when the required criteria for hedge accounting are met. The Group also uses derivatives for economic hedging (hedging the changes in interest rates, exchange rates or other risks) which do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. As a result, these derivatives are accounted for as trading derivatives and the gains or losses arising from revaluation are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the fair value of the item in relation to the risk being hedged are recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Fair value hedges
The Group uses interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk arising as a result of the possible adverse movement in the fair value of fixed rate debt securities measured at FVOCI and fixed rate customer loans and deposits.
Hedges of net investments
The Group's consolidated balance sheet is affected by foreign exchange differences between the Euro and all non--Euro functional currencies of overseas subsidiaries and other foreign operations. The Group hedges its structural currency risk when it considers that the cost of such hedging is within an acceptable range (in relation to the underlying risk). This hedging is effected by financing with borrowings in the same currency as the functional currency of the overseas subsidiaries and forward exchange rate contracts. As at 30 June 2019, deposits, and forward and swap exchange rate contracts amounting to EUR9,883 thousand and EUR88,119 thousand respectively (31 December 2018: EUR9,843 thousand and EUR74,973 thousand respectively) have been designated as hedging instruments and have given rise to a gain of EUR8,279 thousand (corresponding period of 2018: loss of EUR3,859 thousand) which was recognised in the 'Foreign currency translation reserve' in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, against the profit or loss from the retranslation of the net assets of the overseas subsidiaries and other foreign operations. 15. Fair value measurement
The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Group's financial assets and liabilities.
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Carrying Fair value Carrying Fair value
value value
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Financial assets EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Cash and balances with central
banks 5,261,896 5,261,896 4,610,491 4,610,491
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Loans and advances to banks 403,041 401,701 472,532 467,026
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Investments mandatorily measured
at FVPL 166,480 166,480 152,473 152,473
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Investments at FVOCI 926,295 926,295 831,839 831,839
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Investments at amortised cost 788,124 808,196 530,379 538,631
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Derivative financial assets 13,651 13,651 24,754 24,754
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Loans and advances to customers 10,949,002 10,947,534 10,921,786 10,788,446
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Life insurance business assets
attributable to policyholders 426,800 426,800 388,745 388,745
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Financial assets classified
as held for sale 8,318 8,318 1,154,108 1,154,108
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Other financial assets 189,929 189,929 144,381 144,381
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
19,133,536 19,150,800 19,231,488 19,100,894
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Financial liabilities
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Obligations to central banks
and deposits by banks 1,362,023 1,362,023 1,261,942 1,261,942
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Repurchase agreements 247,813 252,749 248,945 263,511
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Derivative financial liabilities 56,702 56,702 38,983 38,983
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Customer deposits 16,376,686 16,383,990 16,843,558 16,849,222
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Subordinated loan stock 261,417 275,592 270,930 276,527
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Other financial liabilities 173,975 173,975 188,512 188,512
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
18,478,616 18,505,031 18,852,870 18,878,697
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities in the above table
is as at the reporting date and does not represent any expectations
about their future value.
The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing
fair value:
Level 1: investments valued using quoted prices in active markets.
Level 2: investments valued using models for which all inputs that
have a significant effect on fair value are market observable.
Level 3: investments valued using models for which inputs that have
a significant effect on fair value are not based on observable market
data.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the Financial Statements
at fair value, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred
between levels in the hierarchy by re--assessing categorisation at
the end of each reporting period.
The following is a description of the determination of fair value
for financial instruments which are recorded at fair value on a recurring
and on a non--recurring basis and for financial instruments which
are not measured at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed,
using valuation techniques. These incorporate the Group's estimate
of assumptions that a market participant would make when valuing
the instruments.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments valued using a valuation technique with market observable inputs are mainly interest rate swaps, currency swaps, currency rate options, forward foreign exchange rate contracts, equity options and interest rate collars. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates and interest rate curves. Credit Valuation Adjustments (CVA) and Debit Valuation Adjustments (DVA) The CVA and DVA are incorporated into derivative valuations to reflect the impact on fair value of counterparty risk and BOC PCL's own credit quality respectively. The Group calculates the CVA by applying the PD of the counterparty, conditional on the non--default of the Group, to the Group's expected positive exposure to the counterparty and multiplying the result by the loss expected in the event of default. Conversely, the Group calculates the DVA by applying its own PD, conditional on the non--default of the counterparty, to the expected positive exposure of the counterparty to Group and multiplying the result by the loss expected in the event of default. Both calculations are performed over the life of the potential exposure. The expected exposure of derivatives is calculated as per the CRR and takes into account the netting agreements where they exist. A standard LGD assumption in line with industry norms is adopted. Alternative LGD assumptions may be adopted when both the nature of the exposure and the available data support this. The Group does not hold any significant derivative instruments which are valued using a valuation technique with significant non--market observable inputs.
Investments at FVPL, investments at FVOCI and investments at amortised cost
Investments which are valued using a valuation technique or pricing models, primarily consist of unquoted equity securities and debt securities. These assets are valued using valuation models which sometimes only incorporate market observable data and at other times use both observable and non--observable data. The rest of the investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets.
Loans and advances to customers
The fair value of loans and advances to customers is based on the present value of expected future cash flows. Future cash flows have been based on the future expected loss rate per loan portfolio, taking into account expectations for the credit quality of the borrowers. The discount rate includes components that capture the risk free rate per currency, funding cost, servicing cost and the cost of capital, considering the risk weight of each loan.
Customer deposits
The fair value of customer deposits is determined by calculating the present value of future cash flows. The discount rate takes into account current market rates and the credit profile of BOC PCL. The fair value of deposits repayable on demand and deposits protected by the Deposit Protection Guarantee Scheme are approximated by their carrying values.
Repurchase agreements
Repurchase agreements are collateralised bank takings. Given that the collateral provided by the Group is greater than the amount borrowed, the fair value calculation of these repurchase agreements takes into account the time value of money.
Loans and advances to banks
Loans and advances to banks with maturity over one year are discounted using an appropriate risk free rate plus the credit spread of each counterparty. For short--term lending, the fair value is approximated by the carrying value.
Deposits by banks
Since almost all deposits by banks are very short--term, the fair value is an approximation of the carrying value.
Subordinated loan stock
The current issue of BOC PCL is liquid with quoted prices in an active market.
Model inputs for valuation
Observable inputs to the models for the valuation of unquoted equity and debt securities include, where applicable, current and expected market interest rates, market expected default rates, market implied country and counterparty credit risk and market liquidity discounts.
The following table presents the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group's financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value or for which fair value is disclosed, by level of the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Financial assets
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to customers
measured at FVPL - - 393,981 393,981
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Trading derivatives
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Forward exchange rate contracts - 212 - 212
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Currency swaps - 820 - 820
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Interest rate swaps - 359 - 359
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Currency options - 1 - 1
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Interest rate caps/floors - 1,944 - 1,944
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
- 3,336 - 3,336
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Derivatives qualifying for hedge
accounting
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Fair value hedges--interest
rate swaps - 8,653 - 8,653
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investments--forward
exchange
rate contracts and currency
swaps - 1,662 - 1,662
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
- 10,315 - 10,315
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments mandatorily measured
at FVPL 142,306 1,794 22,380 166,480
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments at FVOCI 910,469 1,087 14,739 926,295
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
1,052,775 16,532 431,100 1,500,407
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Other financial assets not
measured
at fair value
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to banks - 401,701 - 401,701
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments at amortised cost 687,785 75,378 45,033 808,196
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to customers - - 10,553,553 10,553,553
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
687,785 477,079 10,598,586 11,763,450
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
For loans and advances to customers measured at FVPL categorised as
Level 3, an increase in the discount factor by 10% would result in
a decrease of EUR10,206 thousand in their fair value and a decrease
in the discount factor by 10% would result in an increase of EUR6,129
thousand in their fair value.
For one investment included in debt securities mandatorily measured
at fair value through profit and loss as a result of the SPPI assessment
and categorised as Level 3 (Note 13) with a carrying amount of EUR21,403
thousand as of 30 June 2019, for which a change in the conversion
factor by 10% would result in a change in the value of the debt securities
by EUR2,140 thousand.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Financial liabilities
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Trading derivatives
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Forward exchange rate contracts - 118 - 118
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Currency swaps - 6,092 - 6,092
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Interest rate swaps - 267 - 267
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Currency options - 265 - 265
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
- 6,742 - 6,742
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Derivatives qualifying for hedge
accounting
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Fair value hedges--interest
rate swaps - 49,884 - 49,884
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investments--forward exchange
rate contracts - 76 - 76
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
- 49,960 - 49,960
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
- 56,702 - 56,702
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Other financial liabilities
not measured at fair value
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Deposits by banks - 532,023 - 532,023
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Repurchase agreements - 252,749 - 252,749
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Customer deposits - - 16,383,990 16,383,990
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Subordinated loan stock 275,592 - - 275,592
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
275,592 784,772 16,383,990 17,444,354
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Financial assets
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to customers
measured at FVPL - - 395,572 395,572
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Trading derivatives
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Forward exchange rate contracts - 240 - 240
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Currency swaps - 3,405 - 3,405
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Interest rate swaps - 471 - 471
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Currency options - 8 - 8
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Interest rate caps/floors - 462 - 462
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
- 4,586 - 4,586
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Derivatives qualifying for hedge
accounting
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Fair value hedges--interest
rate swaps - 20,137 - 20,137
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investments--forward
exchange
rate contracts - 31 - 31
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
- 20,168 - 20,168
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments mandatorily measured
at FVPL 137,093 394 14,986 152,473
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments at FVOCI 822,628 1,051 8,160 831,839
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
959,721 26,199 418,718 1,404,638
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Other financial assets not
measured
at fair value
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to banks - 467,026 - 467,026
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Investments at amortised cost 484,417 54,214 - 538,631
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Loans and advances to customers - - 10,392,874 10,392,874
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
484,417 521,240 10,392,874 11,398,531
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- --------------------
For loans and advances to customers measured at FVPL categorised as
Level 3, an increase in the discount factor by 10% would result in
a decrease of EUR12,134 thousand in their fair value and a decrease
in the discount factor by 10% would result in an increase of EUR5,263
thousand in their fair value.
For one investment included in debt securites mandatorily measured
at fair value through profit and loss as a result of the SPPI assessment
and categorised as Level 3 (Note 13) with a carrying amount of EUR13,569
thousand as at 31 December 2018, for which a change in the conversion
factor by 10% would result in a change in the value of the debt securities
by EUR1,357 thousand.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Financial liabilities
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Trading derivatives
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Forward exchange rate contracts - 192 - 192
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Currency swaps - 6,342 - 6,342
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Interest rate swaps - 422 - 422
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Currency options - 382 - 382
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
- 7,338 - 7,338
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Derivatives qualifying for
hedge accounting
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Fair value hedges--interest
rate swaps - 29,029 - 29,029
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Net investments--forward exchange
rate contracts - 2,616 - 2,616
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
- 31,645 - 31,645
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
- 38,983 - 38,983
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Other financial liabilities
not measured at fair value
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Deposits by banks - 431,942 - 431,942
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Repurchase agreements - 263,511 - 263,511
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Customer deposits - - 16,849,222 16,849,222
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
Subordinated loan stock 276,527 - - 276,527
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
276,527 695,453 16,849,222 17,821,202
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------
The cash and balances with central banks and the funding from central
banks are financial instruments whose carrying value is a reasonable
approximation of fair value, because they are mostly short--term in
nature or are repriced to current market rates frequently.
During the six months ended 30 June 2019 and the year 2018 there were
no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
The movement in Level 3 financial assets which are measured at fair value is presented below:
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Loans and Financial Total Loans and Financial Total
advances instruments advances instruments
to customers to customers
-------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
1 January 395,572 23,146 418,718 389,862 22,621 412,483
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Additions - 6,529 6,529 35,601 - 35,601
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Disposals - (465) (465) - - -
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Net gains from
fair
value changes
recognised
in the
consolidated
statement of
other
comprehensive
income - 7,909 7,909 - 525 525
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Net gains on
loans
and advances
to customers
measured at
FVPL 17 - 17 16,125 - 16,125
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Repayments of
loans (9,792) - (9,792) (62,809) - (62,809)
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
Interest on
loans 8,184 - 8,184 16,793 - 16,793
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
30 June/31
December 393,981 37,119 431,100 395,572 23,146 418,718
-------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------- --------------
16. Loans and advances to customers
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ---------------
Gross loans and advances to customers at amortised
cost 12,388,100 12,430,367
-------------- ---------------
Allowance for ECL for impairment of loans and advances
to customers
(Note 29) (1,833,079) (1,904,153)
-------------- ---------------
Loans and advances to customers measured at amortised
cost 10,555,021 10,526,214
-------------- ---------------
Loans and advances to customers measured at FVPL 393,981 395,572
-------------- ---------------
10,949,002 10,921,786
-------------- ---------------
Loans and advances to customers pledged as collateral are disclosed
in Note 31.
Additional analysis and information regarding credit risk and analysis
of the allowance for ECL of loans and advances to customers are set
out in Note 29.
17. Stock of property
The carrying value of stock is determined as the lower of cost and
net realisable value. Impairment is recognised if the net realisable
value is below the cost of the stock of property. During the six
months ended 30 June 2019 an impairment loss of EUR11,585 thousand
(30 June 2018: EUR10,106 thousand) was recognised in 'Impairment
of non--financial instruments' in the consolidated income statement.
At 30 June 2019, stock of EUR353,958 thousand (31 December 2018:
EUR387,085 thousand) is carried at net realisable value which is
approximately the fair value less costs to sell.
The stock of property includes residential properties, offices and
other commercial properties, manufacturing and industrial properties,
hotels, land (fields and plots) and properties under construction.
There is no stock of property pledged as collateral for central bank
funding facilities under Eurosystem monetary policy operations.
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group changed the classification
for properties which are leased out under operating leases as detailed
in Note 3.3.1. The comparative note below is restated in accordance
with the new classificaton policy.
The carrying value of the stock of property is analysed in the tables below:
2019 2018
(restated)
EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------
Net book value at 1 January 1,426,857 1,486,979
------------------- -------------------
Additions 102,307 300,626
------------------- -------------------
Disposals (80,723) (184,818)
------------------- -------------------
Tranfers of stock of property to serbian entities
to non--current assets held for sale (2,427) -
------------------- -------------------
Transfers to own use properties - (84,744)
------------------- -------------------
Transfers to disposal groups (Note 19) (3,816) (73,899)
------------------- -------------------
Impairment (Note 10) (11,585) (17,270)
------------------- -------------------
Foreign exchange adjustments (172) (17)
------------------- -------------------
Net book value at 30 June/31 December 1,430,441 1,426,857
------------------- -------------------
Additions during the year 2018 include costs of construction of EUR31,860
thousand. There were no costs of construction during the six months
ended 30 June 2019 (corresponding period 2018: EUR10,095 thousand).
Analysis by type and country Cyprus Greece Romania Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Residential properties 154,330 22,437 117 176,884
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Offices and other commercial
properties 171,670 34,406 9,686 215,762
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Manufacturing and industrial
properties 53,334 28,213 490 82,037
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Hotels 26,339 489 - 26,828
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Land (fields and plots) 916,479 7,435 3,427 927,341
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Properties under construction 1,589 - - 1,589
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Total 1,323,741 92,980 13,720 1,430,441
----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
31 December 2018 (restated)
Residential properties 150,106 20,855 313 171,274
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Offices and other commercial
properties 179,822 33,283 7,401 220,506
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Manufacturing and industrial
properties 54,188 36,212 498 90,898
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Hotels 34,840 484 - 35,324
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Land (fields and plots) 897,020 7,546 3,611 908,177
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Properties under construction 678 - - 678
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Total 1,316,654 98,380 11,823 1,426,857
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
18. Prepayments, accrued income and other assets
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -----------------
Financial assets
---------------- -----------------
Receivables relating to disposal of operations,
loan portfolios and other assets 130,716 85,606
---------------- -----------------
Debtors 42,599 30,671
---------------- -----------------
Receivable relating to tax 4,692 12,329
---------------- -----------------
Other assets 11,922 15,775
---------------- -----------------
189,929 144,381
---------------- -----------------
Non financial assets
---------------- -----------------
Reinsurers' share of insurance contract liabilities 51,481 48,348
---------------- -----------------
Current tax receivable 24,698 2,307
---------------- -----------------
Prepaid expenses 7,199 8,658
---------------- -----------------
Other assets 49,946 52,308
---------------- -----------------
133,324 111,621
---------------- -----------------
323,253 256,002
---------------- -----------------
As at 30 June 2019, the receivable relating to the disposal of operations
in the UK amounts to EUR56,064 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR54,760
thousand). Half of the consideration was received upon completion
of the transaction and the remaining half is deferred up to November
2020, without any performance conditions attached. The receivable
relating to the disposal of the Ukrainian operations in 2014, amounted
to EUR28,023 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR30,846 thousand) and the
deferred consideration is due to be paid to BOC PCL under a repayment
programme which has been extended from June 2019 to December 2022.
The receivable is fully secured.
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, credit losses of EUR6,176
thousand were recognised in relation to prepayments, accrued income
and other assets. This includes ECL losses of EUR7,764 thousand and
net reversal of impairments amounting to EUR1,588 thousand. During
the six months ended 30 June 2018 credit losses amounted to EUR2,080
thousand, which includes reversal of ECL of EUR59 thousand and EUR2,139
thousand write--offs (Note 10).
19. Non--current assets and disposal groups held for sale
Non--current assets and disposal groups held for sale
The following non--current assets and disposal groups were classified
as held for sale as at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------
Gross loans and advances to customers at amortised
cost (Note 29.7) - 2,711,960
------------------- -------------------
Allowance for ECL - (1,557,852)
------------------- -------------------
- 1,154,108
------------------- -------------------
Stock of property (Note 17) - 73,899
------------------- -------------------
Disposal group 1 - 1,228,007
------------------- -------------------
Disposal group 2 - 151,248
------------------- -------------------
Disposal group 3 91,701 89,683
------------------- -------------------
Investment in associate 97,502 -
------------------- -------------------
Lending and other exposures to serbian entities 8,318 -
------------------- -------------------
Investment properties held for sale - 1,100
------------------- -------------------
197,521 1,470,038
------------------- -------------------
Non--current liabilities and disposal group held for sale
Liabilities relating to disposal group 3 6,760 5,812
---------------- -----------------
Disposal group 1
Disposal group 1 comprised of a portfolio of loans and advances to
customers (the Portfolio) and stock of property (known as 'Project
Helix' or the 'Transaction') and a portfolio of loans and advances
to customers known as 'Velocity'. During the six months ended 30 June
2019, the Group disposed of the Portfolio through the transfer of
the Portfolio by BOC PCL to a licensed Cypriot Credit Acquiring Company
(the 'CyCAC'). The shares of the CyCAC were subsequently acquired
by certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management LLC (together
with its consolidated subsidiaries 'Apollo', the purchaser of the
Portfolio). Funds managed by Apollo provided equity capital in relation
to the financing of the purchase of the Portfolio. In addition, during
the six months ended 30 June 2019 the Group disposed of the portfolio
of project 'Velocity'.
BOC PCL received consideration of c.EUR1,186 million on completion,
reflecting adjustments resulting from, inter alia, loan repayments
received on the Portfolio since the reference date of 31 March 2018,
of which EUR45 million concern the BOC PCL participation in the senior
debt issued to finance the transaction. As at the date of the completion
of the sale, the Portfolio included loans and advances to customers
of gross book value amounting to EUR2,631 million (net book value
EUR1,054 million) and stock of properties with carrying value amounting
to EUR109 million. As at 30 June 2019 the Group has derecognised the
disposed portfolio relating to Project Helix.
The portfolio of project Velocity comprised of gross loans and advances
to customers amounting to EUR30 million with net book value of EUR4
million and the net proceeds amounted to EUR4 million. The Group has
derecognised the disposed portfolio relating to Project Velocity as
of 30 June 2019.
As at 31 December 2018, the portfolios of Project Helix and Project
Velocity were classified as a disposal group held for sale as management
was committed to sell and had proceeded with an active programme
to complete this plan.
Disposal group 2
In June 2019 BOC PCL disposed of its entire holding of 88.2% in the
investment shares of Cyreit. Cyreit is the holding company of a group
of companies which holds and manages investment properties. As at
31 December 2018, the subsidiary was classified as a disposal group.
The investment properties held within the disposal group were measured
at fair value up to the date of disposal. The results of the fair
value changes and the impact on disposal are presented within 'Net
losses from revaluation and disposal of investment properties' in
the consolidated income statement and are within the Cyprus operating
segment since the investment properties are in Cyprus. Further information
is presented in Note 35.2.1.
Disposal group 3
As at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018, the disposal group 3 relates
to the subsidiary Nicosia Mall Holdings (NMH) Limited and its subsidiaries
(NMH group) which are involved in the construction and management
of the Nicosia Mall. Management is committed to sell NMH group and
has proceeded with an active programme to complete this plan. The
disposal is expected to be completed within the next 12 months from
the classification date. Disposal group 3 includes stock of property
amounting to EUR91,031 thousand and other assets of EUR670 thousand.
Investment in the associate company CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings
Ltd (CNP)
As at 30 June 2019, BOC PCL signed an agreement for the disposal
of its entire holding of 49.9% in CNP. CNP is the parent company
of a group of insurance companies in Cyprus and Greece. The completion
of the disposal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected
in the second half of 2019. Prior to the classification as held for
sale, the investment was remeasured at fair value less cost to sell
and a loss of EUR25,943 thousand was recognised in the consolidated
income statement. The Group up to the date of disposal will continue
to account for the share of profit from associate using equity accounting.
Lending and other exposures to serbian entities
In May 2019, BOC PCL signed an agreement for the disposal of a loan
portfolio amounting to EUR5,891 thousand and a properties portfolio
amounting to EUR2,427 thousand. The portfolio relates to serbian
entity loans or with collaterals in Serbia. The disposal is subject
to regulatory approvals and is expected to take place within the
third quarter of 2019.
Investment properties
The investment properties classified as held for sale as at 31 December
2018 were properties which management was committed to sell and had
proceeded with an active programme to complete this plan. The disposals
were completed during the six months ended 30 June 2019. Investment
properties classified as held for sale were measured at fair value.
The results of the fair value changes were presented within 'Net
losses from revaluation and disposal of investment properties' in
the consolidated income statement and were within the Cyprus operating
segment since these investment properties were in Cyprus.
20. Funding from central banks
Funding from central banks comprises funding from the ECB under Eurosystem
monetary policy operations as set out in the table below:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ---------------
Targeted Longer--Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO
II) 830,000 830,000
-------------- ---------------
As at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018, ECB funding was at EUR830
million that was borrowed from the 4--year TLTRO II.
The interest rate applied to TLTRO II will be fixed for each operation
at the rate applied in the MRO prevailing at the time of allotment
and is subject to a lower rate for counterparties whose eligible
net lending in the pre--specified period exceeds their benchmark.
The interest rate applicable to the amount borrowed by BOC PCL under
the TLTRO II transactions will be 0% as eligible net lending in the
pre--specified period did not exceed the benchmark.
Details on encumbered assets related to the above funding facilities
are disclosed in Note 31.
21. Customer deposits
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -----------------
By type of deposit
---------------- -----------------
Demand 6,818,036 6,708,852
---------------- -----------------
Savings 1,419,200 1,352,452
---------------- -----------------
Time or notice 8,139,450 8,782,254
---------------- -----------------
16,376,686 16,843,558
---------------- -----------------
By geographical area
---------------- -----------------
Cyprus 16,376,686 16,843,558
---------------- -----------------
By currency
---------------- -----------------
Euro 14,686,817 14,961,025
---------------- -----------------
US Dollar 1,301,014 1,482,867
---------------- -----------------
British Pound 274,532 292,640
---------------- -----------------
Russian Rouble 31,589 25,529
---------------- -----------------
Swiss Franc 7,713 7,994
---------------- -----------------
Other currencies 75,021 73,503
---------------- -----------------
16,376,686 16,843,558
---------------- -----------------
By customer sector
Corporate 1,872,614 1,750,517
---------------- -----------------
SMEs 738,515 800,671
---------------- -----------------
Retail 9,806,679 10,032,047
---------------- -----------------
Restructuring
---------------- -----------------
- Corporate 54,670 69,180
---------------- -----------------
- SMEs 24,702 29,299
---------------- -----------------
- Retail other 16,597 16,773
---------------- -----------------
Recoveries
---------------- -----------------
- Corporate 18,610 6,492
---------------- -----------------
International banking services 3,459,828 3,707,713
---------------- -----------------
Wealth management 384,471 430,866
---------------- -----------------
16,376,686 16,843,558
---------------- -----------------
Deposits by geographical area are based on the originator country
of the deposit.
22. Subordinated loan stock
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
Contractual interest rate EUR000 EUR000
------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------
Subordinated Tier 2 Capital
Note with nominal value 9.25% up to 19 January
of EUR250 million 2022 261,417 270,930
-------------------------- -------------- ---------------
BOC PCL maintains a Euro Medium Term Note ( ) Programme with an aggregate
nominal amount up to EUR4,000 million.
In January 2017, BOC PCL issued a EUR250 million unsecured and subordinated
Tier 2 Capital Note (the Note) under BOC PCL's EMTN Programme. The
Note was priced at par with a coupon of 9.25% per annum payable annually
up to 19 January 2022 and then a rate at the then prevailing 5--year
swap rate plus a margin of 9.176% per annum up to 19 January 2027,
payable annually. The Note matures on 19 January 2027. BOC PCL has
the option to redeem the Note early on 19 January 2022, subject to
applicable regulatory consents. The Note is listed on the Luxembourg
Stock Exchange's Euro Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) market.
The fair value as at 30 June 2019 is disclosed in Note 15.
23. Accruals, deferred income, other liabilities and other provisions
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -------------------
Income tax payable and related provisions 5,022 14,568
---------------- -------------------
Special defence contribution payable 1,052 4,270
---------------- -------------------
Retirement benefit plans liabilities 9,327 8,777
---------------- -------------------
Provisions for financial guarantees and commitments 22,151 27,685
---------------- -------------------
Liabilities for investment--linked contracts under
administration 3,844 2,971
---------------- -------------------
Accrued expenses and other provisions 63,013 72,702
---------------- -------------------
Deferred income 21,213 18,869
---------------- -------------------
Items in the course of settlement 69,769 47,958
---------------- -------------------
Lease liabilities 31,760 -
---------------- -------------------
Other liabilities 104,257 87,683
---------------- -------------------
331,408 285,483
---------------- -------------------
24. Share capital
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Number of Number of
shares (thousand) EUR000 shares (thousand) EUR000
------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Authorised
------------------ --------------- ------------------ ----------------
Ordinary shares of EUR0.10 each 10,000,000 1,000,000 10,000,000 1,000,000
------------------ --------------- ------------------ ----------------
Issued
------------------ --------------- ------------------ ----------------
1 January 446,200 44,620 446,200 44,620
------------------ --------------- ------------------ ----------------
30 June 2019/31 December 2018 446,200 44,620 446,200 44,620
------------------ --------------- ------------------ ----------------
Authorised and issued share capital
All issued ordinary shares carry the same rights. There were no changes to the authorised or issued share capital during the six months ended 30 June 2019, nor during the year ended 31 December 2018.
Share premium reserve
2019 There were no changes to the share premium reserve during the six months ended 30 June 2019. 2018 The Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company held in August 2018 approved a reduction of up to EUR1.5 billion of the Company's share premium to eliminate the Company's accumulated losses and create distributable reserves (retained earnings). This was approved by the Irish High Court pursuant to sections 85(1) of the Companies Act on 13 December 2018.
Treasury shares of the Company
Shares of the Company held by entities controlled by the Group are deducted from equity on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of such shares. No gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement. Following the restructuring of the Group and the introduction of the Company as the new holding company of the Group, the shares held by the life insurance subsidiary were cancelled and New Shares of the Company were issued. The life insurance subsidiary of the Group, as at 30 June 2019, held a total of 142 thousand ordinary shares of the Company (31 December 2018: 142 thousand ordinary shares), as part of its financial assets which are invested for the benefit of insurance policyholders. The cost of acquisition of these shares was EUR21,463 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR21,463 thousand).
Share--based payments -- share options
Following the incorporation of the Company and its introduction as the new holding company of the Group in January 2017, the Long Term Incentive Plan was replaced by the Share Option Plan which operates at the level of the Company. The Share Option Plan is identical to the Long Term Incentive Plan except that the number of shares in the Company to be issued pursuant to an exercise of options under the Share Option Plan should not exceed 8,922,945 ordinary shares of a nominal value of EUR0.10 each and the exercise price was set at EUR5.00 per share. The term of the options was also extended to between 4--10 years after the grant date. No share options were granted since the date of replacement of the Long Term Incentive Plan by the Share Option Plan at the level of the Company and the Share Option Plan remains frozen. Any shares related to the Share Option Plan carry rights with regards to control of the company that are only exercisable directly by the employee.
Other equity instruments
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ---------------
Reset Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities 220,000 220,000
-------------- ---------------
In December 2018 the Company issued EUR220 million Subordinated Fixed
Rate Reset Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities (AT1). AT1
constitutes an unsecured and subordinated obligation of the Company.
The coupon is at 12.50% and is payable semi--annually. The first coupon
payment to AT1 holders was made in June 2019 and has been recognised
in retained earnings. The Company may elect to cancel any interest
payment for an unlimited period, on a non--cumulative basis, whereas
it mandatorily cancels interest payment under certain circumstances.
AT1 is perpetual and has no fixed date for redemption but can be redeemed
(in whole but not in part) at the Company's option on the fifth anniversary
of the issue date and each subsequent fifth anniversary subject to
the prior approval of the regulator. AT1 is listed on the Luxembourg
Stock Exchange's Euro Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) market.
The transaction costs during 2018, directly attributable to the issuance,
amounted to EUR2,458 thousand and have been recognised in retained
earnings.
25. Pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters
The Group, in the ordinary course of business is subject to enquiries
and examinations, requests for information, audits, investigations
and legal and other proceedings by regulators, governmental and other
public bodies, actual and threatened, relating to the suitability
and adequacy of advice given to clients or the absence of advice,
lending and pricing practices, selling and disclosure requirements,
record keeping, filings and a variety of other matters. In addition,
as a result of the deterioration of the Cypriot economy and banking
sector in 2012 and the subsequent Restructuring of BOC PCL in 2013
as a result of the bail--in Decrees, BOC PCL is subject to a large
number of proceedings and investigations that either precede, or
result from the events that occurred during the period of the bail--in
Decrees. Most ongoing investigations and proceedings of significance
relate to matters arising during the period prior to the issue of
the bail--in Decrees.
Apart from what is described below, the Group considers that none
of these matters is material, either individually or in aggregate.
The Group has not disclosed an estimate of the potential financial
effect on its contingent liabilities arising from these matters where
it is not practicable to do so because it is too early or the outcome
is too uncertain or, in cases where it is practicable, where disclosure
could prejudice conduct of the matters. Provisions have been recognised
for those cases where the Group is able to estimate probable losses.
Where an individual provision is material, the fact that a provision
has been made is stated. Any provision recognised does not constitute
an admission of wrongdoing or legal liability. While the outcome
of these matters is inherently uncertain, management believes that,
based on the information available to it, appropriate provisions
have been made in respect of legal proceedings and regulatory matters
as at 30 June 2019 and hence it is not believed that such matters,
when concluded, will have a material impact upon the financial position
of the Group.
25.1 Pending litigation and claims
Investigations and litigation relating to securities issued by BOC
PCL
A number of institutional and retail customers have filed various
separate actions against BOC PCL alleging that BOC PCL is guilty
of misselling in relation to securities issued by BOC PCL between
2007 and 2011. Remedies sought include the return of the money investors
paid for these securities. Claims are currently pending before the
courts in Cyprus and in Greece, as well as the decisions and fines
imposed upon BOC PCL in related matters by Cyprus Securities and
Exchange Commission (CySEC) and/or Hellenic Capital Market Commission
(HCMC).
The bonds and capital securities in respect of which claims have
been brought are the following: 2007 Capital Securities, 2008 Convertible
Bonds, 2009 Convertible Capital Securities (CCS) and 2011 Convertible
Enhanced Capital Securities (CECS).
BOC PCL is defending these claims, particularly with respect to institutional
investors and retail purchasers who received investment advice from
independent investment advisors. In the case of retail investors,
if it can be documented that the relevant BOC PCL officers 'persuaded'
them to proceed with the purchase and/or purported to offer 'investment
advice', BOC PCL may face significant difficulties. To date, a number
of cases have been tried in Greece. BOC PCL has appealed against
any such cases which were not ruled in its favour. The resolution
of the claims brought in the courts of Greece is expected to take
a number of years. Also a small number of cases are being heard in
Cyprus. Provision has been made based on management's best estimate
of probable outflows and based on advice of legal counsel.
In July 2019 the first capital securities case to reach the Areios
Pagos (Supreme Court of Greece) has been adjudged in favour of BOC
PCL, ruling in effect that BOC PCL can rely on the defence of Frustration
(ie intervening event out of the control of BOC PCL in this case
BOC PCL's resolution and recapitalisation through the bail--in of
deposits) to show that the risks associated with the sale of the
capital securities because of the consequences of the bail--in were
unforeseeable.
The case will be retried by the Lamia District Court as per the direction
of the Supreme Court, however the ruling of the Supreme Court on
this point is final and binding on lower courts and BOC PCL's position
therefore is that BOC PCL will, most probably, win the case at the
Lamia District Court.
In July 2018 the Nicosia District Court ruled in favour of BOC PCL
in an action against BOC PCL by a capital securities holder and rejected
the claim to reimburse the plaintiff for alleged damages sustained
from investing in the capital securities of BOC PCL. In September
2018 judgement was issued by the District Court of Larnaca against
BOC PCL with respect to a capital securities case. The plaintiffs
were seeking compensation against BOC PCL (and others) for negligence/fraud/breach
of statutory duty in selling to the plaintiffs contingent convertible
bonds. The court found in favour of the plaintiffs and against BOC
PCL, awarding damages plus interest and legal fees. BOC PCL has filed
an appeal against this judgement.
In May 2019 and June 2019 the District Court of Nicosia issued the
second and third judgments in favour of BOC PCL relating to capital
securities cases. The plaintiffs in the second judgment have filed
an appeal.
Bail--in related litigation
Depositors
A number of the BOC PCL's depositors, who allege that they were adversely
affected by the bail in, filed claims against BOC PCL and other parties
(such as the CBC and the Ministry of Finance of Cyprus) including
against BOC PCL as the alleged successor of Laiki Bank on the grounds
that, inter alia, the 'Resolution Law of 2013' and the Bail--in Decrees
were in conflict with the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus
and the European Convention on Human Rights. They are seeking damages
for their alleged losses resulting from the bail in of their deposits.
BOC PCL is defending these actions.
Shareholders
Numerous claims were filed by shareholders in 2013 against the Government
and the CBC before the Supreme Court in relation to the dilution
of their shareholding as a result of the recapitalisation pursuant
to the Resolution Law and the Bail--in Decrees issued thereunder.
These proceedings sought the cancellation and setting aside of the
Bail--in Decrees as unconstitutional and/or unlawful and/or irregular.
BOC PCL appeared in these proceedings as an interested party to support
the position that the cases should be adjudicated upon in the context
of private law. The Supreme Court ruled in these cases in October
2014 that the proceedings fall within private and public law and
thus fall within the jurisdiction of the District Courts.
As at the present date, both the Resolution Law and the Bail--in
Decrees have not been annulled by a court of law and thus remain
legally valid and in effect. A number of actions for damages have
been filed and are still being filed with the District Courts of
Cyprus.
Claims based on set--off
Certain claims have been filed by customers against BOC PCL alleging
that the implementation of the bail--in under the Bail--in Decrees
was not carried out correctly in relation to them and, in particular,
that their rights of set--off were not properly respected. BOC PCL
intends to contest such claims.
Implementation of Decrees
Occasionally, other claims are brought against BOC PCL in respect
of the implementation of the Decrees issued following the adoption
of the Resolution Law (as regards the way and methodology whereby
such Decrees have been implemented).
Legal position of the Group
All above claims are being vigorously disputed by the Group, in close
consultation with the appropriate state and governmental authorities.
The position of the Group is that the Resolution Law and the Decrees
take precedence over all other laws. As matters now stand, both the
Resolution Law and the Decrees issued thereunder are constitutional
and lawful, in that they were properly enacted and have not so far
been annulled by any court.
Provident fund case
In December 2015, the Bank of Cyprus Employees Provident Fund (the
Provident Fund) filed an action against BOC PCL claiming EUR70 million
allegedly owed as part of BOC PCL's contribution by virtue of an
agreement with the union dated 31 December 2011. Based on facts currently
known, it is not practicable at this time for BOC PCL to predict
the resolution of this matter, including the timing or any possible
impact on BOC PCL, however at this stage the Group does not expect
a material impact on its financial position.
Employment litigation
Former senior officers of BOC PCL have instituted one claim for unfair
dismissal and one claim for Provident Fund entitlements against BOC
PCL and Trustees of the Provident Fund. As at the present date one
case had been dismissed as filed out of time, but the plaintiff has
subsequently filed a civil action in the District Court on the same
grounds as the previous case which was filed in the Labour Disputes
Court. The Group does not consider that these cases will have a material
impact on its financial position.
Swiss Francs loans litigation in Cyprus and UK
A number of actions have been instituted against BOC PCL by borrowers
who obtained loans in foreign currencies (mainly Swiss Francs). The
central allegation in these cases is that BOC PCL misled these borrowers
and/or misrepresented matters, in violation of applicable law. BOC
PCL intends to contest such proceedings. The Group does not expect
that these actions will have a material impact on its financial position.
UK property lending claims
BOC PCL is the defendant in certain proceedings alleging that BOC
PCL is legally responsible for allegedly, inter alia, advancing and
misselling loans for the purchase by UK nationals of property in
Cyprus. The proceedings in the United Kingdom are currently stayed
in order for the parties to have time to negotiate possible settlements.
Banking business cases
There are a number of banking business cases where the amounts claimed
are significant. Management has assessed the probability of loss
as possible and does not expect any future outflows with respect
to these cases to have a material impact on the financial position
of the Group. These cases primarily concern allegations as to BOC
PCL's standard policies and procedures allegedly resulting to damages
and other losses for the claimants.
General criminal investigations and proceedings
The Attorney General and the Cypriot Police (the Police) are conducting
various investigations and inquiries following and relating to the
financial crisis which culminated in March 2013. BOC PCL is cooperating
fully with the Attorney General and the Police and is providing all
information requested of it. Based on the currently available information,
the Group is of the view that any further investigations or claims
resulting from these investigations will not have a material impact
on its financial position.
In January 2017 the Attorney General has filed a criminal case against
a number of current and former officers of BOC PCL relating to the
reclassification of Greek Government Bonds in April 2010. No charges
were instituted against BOC PCL in this case. Two of the former officers
accused, have already been acquitted on the basis of preliminary
objections raised by them. The Attorney General has filed an appeal
against the acquittals. The Supreme Court dismissed the Attorney
General's appeal. Meanwhile the hearing of this case has not yet
commenced.
25.2 Regulatory matters
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) Investigation
The HCMC is currently in the process of investigating matters concerning
the Group's investment in Greek Government Bonds from 2009 to 2011,
including, inter--alia, related non--disclosure of material information
in BOC PCL's CCS and CECS and rights issue prospectus (tracking the
investigation carried out by CySEC in 2013), Greek government bonds'
reclassification, ELA disclosures and allegations by some Greek Government
Bond investors regarding BOC PCL's non--compliance with Markets in
Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) in respect of investors'
direct investments in Greek Government Bonds.
A specific estimate of the outcome of the investigations or of the
amount of possible fines cannot be given at this stage, though it
is not expected that any resulting liability or damages will have
a material impact on the financial position of the Group.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Investigations
As at 30 June 2019, the only pending CySEC investigation against
BOC PCL concerns possible price manipulation attributable to BOC
PCL for the period from 1 November 2009 to 30 June 2010 post the
investment in Banca Transylvania. In July 2019 the CySEC has submitted
their report and the investigation was closed with no findings against
BOC PCL.
Commission for the Protection of Competition Investigation
In April 2014, following an investigation which began in 2010, the
Cypriot Commission for the Protection of Competition (the CPC) issued
a statement of objections, alleging violations of Cypriot and EU
competition law relating to the activities and/or omissions in respect
of card payment transactions by, among others, BOC PCL and JCC Payment
Systems Ltd (JCC), a card--processing business currently 75% owned
by BOC PCL.
There was also an allegation concerning BOC PCL's arrangements with
American Express, namely that such exclusive arrangements violated
Cypriot and EU competition law. On both matters, the CPC has concluded
that BOC PCL (in common with other banks and JCC) has breached the
relevant provisions of the applicable law for the protection of competition.
In May 2017 the CPC imposed a fine of EUR18 million upon BOC PCL
and BOC PCL filed a recourse against the decision and the fine. The
payment of the fine has been stayed pending the final outcome of
the recourse. In June 2018 the Administrative court accepted BOC
PCL's position and cancelled the decision as well as the fine imposed
upon BOC PCL. The Attorney General has filed an appeal before the
Supreme court with respect to such decision.
UK regulatory matters
The provision outstanding as at 30 June 2019 is EUR2,808 thousand
(31 December 2018: EUR15,795 thousand). As part of the agreement
for the sale of Bank of Cyprus UK Ltd, liability in regards to UK
regulatory matters remains an obligation for settlement by the Group.
The level of the provision represents the best estimate of all probable
outflows arising from customer redress based on information available
to management. Management continues to reassess the adequacy of the
provision, as well as the assumptions underlying the calculations
based upon experience and other relevant factors prevailing at the
time.
25.3 Provisions for pending litigation, claims, regulatory and other matters
Pending litigation Regulatory Other matters Total
or claims matters (Note 25.4)
(Note 25.1) (Note 25.2)
2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
1 January 74,372 29,569 13,010 116,951
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Increase of provisions including
unwinding of discount (Note
9) 195 390 11,644 12,229
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Utilisation of provisions (8,234) (13,325) (1,926) (23,485)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Release of provisions (Note
9) (1,788) (1,480) - (3,268)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Foreign exchange adjustments - (52) - (52)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
30 June 64,545 15,102 22,728 102,375
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
2018
1 January 62,646 70,672 5,057 138,375
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Increase of provisions including
unwinding of discount -- continuing
operations (Note 9) 3,187 - - 3,187
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Utilisation of provisions (2,945) (16,095) - (19,040)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Release of provisions -- continuing
operations
(Note 9) - (9,000) - (9,000)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
Foreign exchange adjustments - 194 - 194
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
30 June 62,888 45,771 5,057 113,716
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -----------------
The decrease of accumulated provisions for regulatory matters during
the six months ended 30 June 2019 mainly relates to utilisation of
provisions on UK regulatory matters as detailed in Note 25.2. The
decrease of provisions for pending litigation and claims during the
six months ended 30 June 2019 mainly relates to utilisation of provision
recognised on investigations and litigations relating to securities
issued by BOC PCL as detailed in Note 25.1.
25.4 ther matters
Other matters include other provisions for various open examination
requests by governmental and other public bodies or provisions for
warranties related to the disposal process of certain operations
of the Group (Note 26). The provisions for pending litigation, claims,
regulatory and other matters do not include insurance claims arising
in the ordinary course of business of the Group's insurance subsidiaries
as these are included in 'Insurance liabilities'.
Some information required by the IAS 37 (Provision, Contingent Liabilities
and Contingent Assets) is not disclosed on the grounds that it can
be expected to prejudice seriously the outcome of the litigation.
26. Contingent liabilities
The Group, as part of its disposal process of certain of its operations,
has provided various representations, warranties and indemnities
to the buyers. These relate to, among other things, the ownership
of the loans, the validity of the liens, tax exposures and other
matters agreed with the buyers. As a result, the Group may be obliged
to compensate the buyers in the event of a valid claim by the buyers
with respect to the above representations, warranties and indemnities.
A provision has been made, based on management's best estimate of
probable outflows, where it was assessed that such an outflow is
probable.
27. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise:
30 June 30 June
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ---------------
Cash and non--obligatory balances with central
bank 5,104,501 4,001,987
-------------- ---------------
Loans and advances to banks with original maturity
less than three months 275,336 675,419
-------------- ---------------
5,379,837 4,677,406
-------------- ---------------
Analysis of cash and balances with central banks and loans and advances to banks
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
-------------- ---------------
Cash and non--obligatory balances with central
bank 5,104,501 4,447,816
-------------- ---------------
Obligatory balances with central banks 157,395 162,675
-------------- ---------------
Total cash and balances with central banks 5,261,896 4,610,491
-------------- ---------------
Loans and advances to banks with original maturity
less than three months 275,336 357,028
Restricted loans and advances to banks 125,704 115,504
---------------- -------------------
Other loans and advances to banks 2,001 -
---------------- -------------------
Total loans and advances to banks 403,041 472,532
---------------- -------------------
Restricted loans and advances to banks include collaterals under derivative
transactions of EUR64,344 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR42,631 thousand)
which are not immediately available for use by the Group, but are
released once the transactions are terminated.
28. Analysis of assets and liabilities by expected maturity
30 June 2019 31 December 2018 (restated)
Less than Over one Total Less than Over one Total
one year year one year year
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Assets EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Cash and
balances
with central
banks 5,104,501 157,395 5,261,896 4,447,816 162,675 4,610,491
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Loans and
advances
to banks 280,184 122,857 403,041 364,655 107,877 472,532
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Derivative
financial
assets 4,656 8,995 13,651 4,148 20,606 24,754
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Investments
including
investments
pledged
as collateral 379,373 1,501,526 1,880,899 135,679 1,379,012 1,514,691
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Loans and
advances
to customers 1,451,413 9,497,589 10,949,002 1,525,865 9,395,921 10,921,786
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Life insurance
business
assets
attributable
to
policyholders 8,069 430,491 438,560 498 402,067 402,565
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Prepayments,
accrued
income and
other
assets 184,067 139,186 323,253 82,214 173,788 256,002
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Stock of
property 520,033 910,408 1,430,441 542,419 884,438 1,426,857
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Deferred tax
assets 37,909 341,217 379,126 - 301,778 301,778
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Property,
equipment
and
intangible
assets - 465,741 465,741 6 431,128 431,134
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Investment
properties - 141,864 141,864 - 128,006 128,006
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Investment in
associates
and joint
venture - 2,191 2,191 - 114,637 114,637
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Non--current
assets
and disposal
groups
held for sale 197,521 - 197,521 1,470,038 - 1,470,038
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
8,167,726 13,719,460 21,887,186 8,573,338 13,501,933 22,075,271
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Liabilities
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Deposits by
banks 277,059 254,964 532,023 168,740 263,202 431,942
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Funding from
central
banks - 830,000 830,000 - 830,000 830,000
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Repurchase
agreements 124,586 123,227 247,813 80,692 168,253 248,945
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Derivative
financial
liabilities 11,086 45,616 56,702 12,459 26,524 38,983
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Customer
deposits 2,812,842 13,563,844 16,376,686 2,946,714 13,896,844 16,843,558
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Insurance
liabilities 85,978 540,534 626,512 90,464 500,593 591,057
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Accruals,
deferred
income and
other
liabilities
and
pending
litigation,
claims,
regulatory
and other
matters 376,280 57,503 433,783 300,765 101,669 402,434
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Subordinated
loan
stock - 261,417 261,417 - 270,930 270,930
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Deferred tax
liabilities - 44,818 44,818 - 44,282 44,282
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Non--current
liabilities
and disposal
group
classified as
held
for sale 6,760 - 6,760 5,812 - 5,812
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
3,694,591 15,721,923 19,416,514 3,605,646 16,102,297 19,707,943
---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------
The main assumptions used in determining the expected maturity of
assets and liabilities are set out below.
The investments are classified in the relevant time band based on
expectations as to their realisation. In most cases this is the maturity
date, unless there is an indication that the maturity will be prolonged
or there is an intention to sell, roll or replace the security with
a similar one. The latter would be the case where there is secured
borrowing, requiring the pledging of bonds and these bonds mature
before the maturity of the secured borrowing. The maturity of bonds
is then extended to cover the period of the secured borrowing. Investments
in equity securities are classified in the 'less than one year' time
band.
Performing loans and advances to customers in Cyprus are classified
based on the contractual repayment schedule. Overdraft accounts are
classified in the 'over one year' time band. The Stage 3 Loans are
classified in the 'over one year' time band except from expected
receipts which are included within time bands, according to historic
amounts of receipts in the last months.
Stock of property is classified in the relevant time band based on
expectations as to its realisation.
A percentage of customer deposits in Cyprus maturing within one year
is classified in the 'over one year' time band, based on the observed
behavioural analysis.
The expected maturity of all prepayments, accrued income and other
assets and accruals, deferred income and other liabilities is the
same as their contractual maturity. If they don't have a contractual
maturity, the expected maturity is based on the timing the asset
is expected to be realised and the liability is expected to be settled.
29. Risk management -- Credit risk
In the ordinary course of its business the Group is exposed to credit
risk which is monitored through various control mechanisms across
all Group entities in order to prevent undue risk concentrations
and to price credit facilities and products on a risk--adjusted basis.
Credit risk is the risk that arises from the possible failure of
one or more customers to discharge their obligations towards the
Group.
The Credit Risk Management department sets the Group's credit disbursement
policies and monitors compliance with credit risk policy applicable
to each business line and the quality of the Group's loans and advances
portfolio through the timely assessment of problematic customers.
The credit exposures from related accounts are aggregated and monitored
on a consolidated basis.
Credit Risk Management department, safeguards the effective management
of credit risk at all stages of the credit cycle, monitors the quality
of decisions and processes and ensures that credit sanctioning function
is being properly managed.
The credit policies are combined with the methods used for the assessment
of the customers' creditworthiness (credit rating and credit scoring
systems).
The loan portfolio is analysed on the basis of assessments about
the customers' creditworthiness, their economic sector of activity
and the country in which they operate.
The credit risk exposure of the Group is diversified across the various
sectors of the economy. The Credit Risk Management department determines
the prohibitive/dangerous sectors of the economy and sets out stricter
policy rules for these sectors, according to their degree of riskiness.
The Group's significant judgements, estimates and assumptions regarding
the determination of the level of provisions for impairment are described
in Note 6 'Significant and other judgements, estimates and assumptions'
of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Market Risk department assesses the credit risk relating to investments
in liquid assets (mainly loans and advances to banks and debt securities)
and submits its recommendation for limits to be set to the Assets
and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) for approval.
29.1 Maximum exposure to credit risk and collateral and other credit enhancements
The Group's maximum exposure to credit risk is analysed by geographic
area as follows:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
On--balance sheet EUR000 EUR000
------------------ -------------------
Cyprus 18,414,125 18,504,113
------------------ -------------------
Other countries 45,209 83,307
------------------ -------------------
18,459,334 18,587,420
------------------ -------------------
Off--balance sheet
------------------ -------------------
Cyprus 2,634,615 2,781,943
------------------ -------------------
Other countries 58,538 60,592
------------------ -------------------
2,693,153 2,842,535
------------------ -------------------
Total on and off--balance sheet
------------------ -------------------
Cyprus 21,048,740 21,286,056
------------------ -------------------
Other countries 103,747 143,899
------------------ -------------------
21,152,487 21,429,955
------------------ -------------------
The Group offers guarantee facilities to its customers under which
the Group may be required to make payments on their behalf and enters
into commitments to extend credit lines to secure their liquidity
needs.
Letters of credit and guarantee (including standby letters of credit)
commit the Group to make payments on behalf of customers in the event
of a specific act, generally related to the import or export of goods.
Such commitments expose the Group to risks similar to those of loans
and advances and are therefore monitored by the same policies and
control processes.
Loans and advances to customers
The Credit Risk department determines the amount and type of collateral
and other credit enhancements required for the granting of new loans
to customers.
The main types of collateral obtained by the Group are mortgages on
real estate, cash collateral/blocked deposits, bank guarantees, government
guarantees, pledges of equity securities and debt instruments of public
companies, fixed and floating charges over corporate assets, assignment
of life insurance policies, assignment of rights on certain contracts
and personal and corporate guarantees.
The Group's management regularly monitors the changes in the market
value of the collateral and, where necessary, requests the pledging
of additional collateral in accordance with the relevant agreement.
Other financial instruments
Collateral held as security for financial assets other than loans
and advances is determined by the nature of the financial instrument.
Debt securities and other eligible bills are generally unsecured with
the exception of asset--backed securities and similar instruments,
which are secured by pools of financial assets. In addition, some
debt securities are government--guaranteed.
The Group has chosen the ISDA Master Agreement for documenting its
derivatives activity. It provides the contractual framework within
which dealing activity across a full range of over--the--counter (OTC)
products is conducted and contractually binds both parties to apply
close--out netting across all outstanding transactions covered by
an agreement, if either party defaults. In most cases the parties
execute a Credit Support Annex (CSA) in conjunction with the ISDA
Master Agreement. Under a CSA, the collateral is passed between the
parties in order to mitigate the market contingent counterparty risk
inherent in their open positions.
Settlement risk arises in any situation where a payment in cash or
securities is made in the expectation of a corresponding receipt
in securities or cash. The Group sets daily settlement limits for
each counterparty. Settlement risk is mitigated when transactions
are effected via established payment systems or on a delivery upon
payment basis.
The table below presents the maximum exposure to credit risk, before
taking into account the tangible and measurable collateral and other
credit enhancements held.
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -----------------
Balances with central banks 5,126,108 4,456,768
---------------- -----------------
Loans and advances to banks 403,041 472,532
---------------- -----------------
FVPL debt securities 22,513 14,616
---------------- -----------------
Debt securities classified at amortised cost and
FVOCI 1,697,718 1,350,127
---------------- -----------------
Derivative financial instruments (Note 14) 13,651 24,754
---------------- -----------------
Loans and advances to customers (Note 16) 10,949,002 10,921,786
---------------- -----------------
Loans and advances to customers classified as held
for sale (Note 19) 5,891 1,154,108
---------------- -----------------
Receivables relating to disposal of operations,
loan portfolios and other assets (Note 18) 130,716 85,606
---------------- -----------------
Debtors (Note 18) 42,599 30,671
---------------- -----------------
Reinsurers' share of insurance contract liabilities
(Note 18) 51,481 48,348
---------------- -----------------
Other assets (Note 18) 16,614 28,104
---------------- -----------------
On--balance sheet total 18,459,334 18,587,420
---------------- -----------------
Contingent liabilities
---------------- -----------------
Acceptances and endorsements 7,705 5,561
---------------- -----------------
Guarantees 719,012 748,705
---------------- -----------------
Commitments
---------------- -----------------
Documentary credits 14,511 24,297
---------------- -----------------
Undrawn formal stand--by facilities, credit lines
and other commitments to lend 1,951,925 2,063,972
---------------- -----------------
Off--balance sheet total 2,693,153 2,842,535
---------------- -----------------
21,152,487 21,429,955
---------------- -----------------
29.2 Credit risk concentration of loans and advances to customers
There are restrictions on loan concentrations which are imposed by
the Banking Law in Cyprus, the relevant CBC Directives and CRR. According
to these restrictions, banks are prohibited from lending more than
25% of their capital base to a single customer group. The Group's
risk appetite statement imposes stricter concentration limits and
the Group is taking actions to run down those exposures which are
in excess of these internal limits over time.
BOC PCL categorises its loans using the following customer sectors:
* Retail - all personal customers and small businesses
with facilities from BOC PCL of up to EUR260 thousand,
excluding professional property loans.
* SME - any company or group of companies (including
personal and housing loans to the directors or
shareholders of a company) with facilities with BOC
PCL in the range of EUR260 thousand to EUR6 million
and a maximum annual credit turnover of EUR10
million.
* Corporate - any company or group of companies
(including personal and housing loans to the
directors or shareholders of a company) with
available credit lines with BOC PCL in excess of an
aggregate principal amount of EUR6 million or having
a minimum annual credit turnover of EUR10 million.
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
The fair value adjustment on initial recognition related to the loans
and advances to customers acquired as part of the acquisition of
certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013. In accordance with the
provisions of IFRS 3, this adjustment decreased the gross balance
of loans and advances to customers. However, for IFRS 7 disclosure
purposes as well as for credit risk monitoring, the residual of the
fair value adjustment on initial recognition as at each balance sheet
date is not presented within the gross balances of loans and advances.
Industry concentrations and geographical analysis of Group loans
and advances to customers are presented in the table below. The loans
in Romania, Russia, Greece and the remaining portfolio in UK are
disclosed within 'Other countries'.
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans at
countries value adjustment amortised cost
on initial recognition after residual
fair value adjustment
30 June 2019 on initial recognition
By economic activity EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Trade 1,424,245 34,981 1,459,226 (22,323) 1,436,903
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Manufacturing 441,324 9,738 451,062 (5,284) 445,778
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Hotels and catering 933,195 3,419 936,614 (18,225) 918,389
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Construction 890,295 5,802 896,097 (12,138) 883,959
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Real estate 1,090,903 23,604 1,114,507 (17,025) 1,097,482
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Private individuals 6,116,364 1,019 6,117,383 (120,479) 5,996,904
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Professional and other
services 877,347 47,653 925,000 (28,387) 896,613
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Other sectors 716,833 789 717,622 (5,550) 712,072
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
12,490,506 127,005 12,617,511 (229,411) 12,388,100
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans at
countries value adjustment amortised cost
on initial recognition after residual
fair value adjustment
30 June 2019 on initial recognition
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Corporate 3,611,937 115,247 3,727,184 (39,594) 3,687,590
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
SMEs 1,153,766 10,927 1,164,693 (16,400) 1,148,293
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Retail
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- housing 2,860,064 - 2,860,064 (43,199) 2,816,865
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 927,404 831 928,235 3,047 931,282
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Restructuring
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- corporate 416,325 - 416,325 (7,284) 409,041
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- SMEs 413,240 - 413,240 (7,520) 405,720
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail housing 433,694 - 433,694 (2,930) 430,764
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail other 237,948 - 237,948 (4,736) 233,212
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Recoveries
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- corporate 119,487 - 119,487 (3,651) 115,836
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- SMEs 570,762 - 570,762 (22,726) 548,036
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail housing 776,744 - 776,744 (38,533) 738,211
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail other 685,211 - 685,211 (42,001) 643,210
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
International banking
services 163,902 - 163,902 (1,261) 162,641
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Wealth management 120,022 - 120,022 (2,623) 117,399
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
12,490,506 127,005 12,617,511 (229,411) 12,388,100
------------ ------------ ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans after
countries value adjustment residual fair
on initial recognition value adjustment
31 December 2018 on initial recognition
By economic activity EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Trade 1,447,623 39,682 1,487,305 (24,096) 1,463,209
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Manufacturing 437,030 7,572 444,602 (6,439) 438,163
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Hotels and catering 877,501 3,806 881,307 (20,354) 860,953
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Construction 991,122 2,552 993,674 (14,661) 979,013
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Real estate 980,152 21,644 1,001,796 (16,231) 985,565
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Private individuals 6,234,765 11,536 6,246,301 (135,603) 6,110,698
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Professional and other
services 866,093 45,758 911,851 (36,551) 875,300
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Other sectors 720,876 4,704 725,580 (8,114) 717,466
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
12,555,162 137,254 12,692,416 (262,049) 12,430,367
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans after
countries value adjustment residual fair
on initial recognition value adjustment
31 December 2018 on initial recognition
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Corporate 3,363,298 125,138 3,488,436 (49,982) 3,438,454
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
SMEs 1,188,456 11,188 1,199,644 (16,537) 1,183,107
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Retail
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- housing 2,871,294 - 2,871,294 (45,016) 2,826,278
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 940,388 904 941,292 2,965 944,257
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Restructuring
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- corporate 531,462 24 531,486 (7,907) 523,579
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- SMEs 560,806 - 560,806 (11,637) 549,169
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail housing 498,601 - 498,601 (4,481) 494,120
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail other 328,952 - 328,952 (8,588) 320,364
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Recoveries
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- corporate 164,821 - 164,821 (7,439) 157,382
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- SMEs 630,968 - 630,968 (26,178) 604,790
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail housing 697,212 - 697,212 (40,577) 656,635
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
-- retail other 480,733 - 480,733 (39,923) 440,810
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
International banking
services 192,646 - 192,646 (2,158) 190,488
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Wealth management 105,525 - 105,525 (4,591) 100,934
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
12,555,162 137,254 12,692,416 (262,049) 12,430,367
------------ ------------- ------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
The residual fair value adjustment on initial recognition for loans
and advances to customers included in the Cyprus geographical area
amounts to EUR229,236 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR261,862 thousand).
The loans and advances to customers in Cyprus include lending exposures
to greek entities granted by BOC PCL in Cyprus in its normal course
of business with a carrying value of EUR231,542 thousand (31 December
2018: EUR67,930 thousand) and lending exposures in Cyprus with collaterals
in Greece with a carrying value of EUR79,363 thousand (31 December
2018: EUR76,303 thousand).
29.3 Credit risk concentration of loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale
Loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale as at
30 June 2019 relate to lending exposures to serbian SMEs entities
or with collaterals in Serbia with a carrying value of EUR5,891 thousand.
The economic activity of these SMEs relate to hotels and catering,
construction and other sectors (mainly agriculture).
Industry and business lines concentrations and geographical analysis
of Group loans and advances to customers at amortised cost classified
as held for sale as at 31 December 2018 are presented in the table
below.
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans
countries value adjustment at amortised
on initial recognition cost after
residual fair
value adjustment
on initial
31 December 2018 recognition
By economic activity EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Trade 373,351 - 373,351 (12,213) 361,138
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Manufacturing 202,193 - 202,193 (7,216) 194,977
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Hotels and catering 258,529 - 258,529 (11,960) 246,569
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Construction 995,430 - 995,430 (74,233) 921,197
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Real estate 409,632 55,225 464,857 (11,765) 453,092
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Private individuals 218,531 - 218,531 (9,098) 209,433
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Professional and other
services 140,748 - 140,748 (5,941) 134,807
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Other sectors 191,463 6,011 197,474 (6,727) 190,747
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
2,789,877 61,236 2,851,113 (139,153) 2,711,960
------------ ------------ --------------- ----------------------- --------------------
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans
countries value adjustment at amortised
on initial recognition cost after
residual fair
value adjustment
31 December on initial
2018 recognition
By business
line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
Corporate 15,249 - 15,249 (584) 14,665
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
SMEs 2,841 - 2,841 - 2,841
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
Retail
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and
other 128 - 128 (1) 127
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
Restructuring
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- corporate 859,214 - 859,214 (24,379) 834,835
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- SMEs 216,866 - 216,866 (4,858) 212,008
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- retail
housing 272 - 272 - 272
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- retail
other 5,773 - 5,773 (210) 5,563
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
Recoveries
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- corporate 1,274,835 61,236 1,336,071 (86,644) 1,249,427
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- SMEs 374,336 - 374,336 (17,991) 356,345
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- retail
housing 635 - 635 (115) 520
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
-- retail
other 39,720 - 39,720 (4,371) 35,349
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
International
banking
services 8 - 8 - 8
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
2,789,877 61,236 2,851,113 (139,153) 2,711,960
---------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
29.4 Currency concentration of loans and advances to customers
Cyprus Other Total Residual fair Gross loans at
countries value adjustment amortised cost
on initial after residual
recognition fair value adjustment
on initial recognition
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Euro 11,894,047 62,651 11,956,698 (225,340) 11,731,358
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
US Dollar 310,914 23,983 334,897 (273) 334,624
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
British Pound 46,061 1,026 47,087 (283) 46,804
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Russian
Rouble 3 38,699 38,702 - 38,702
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Romanian Lei 1 646 647 - 647
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Swiss Franc 221,709 - 221,709 (2,967) 218,742
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Other
currencies 17,771 - 17,771 (548) 17,223
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
12,490,506 127,005 12,617,511 (229,411) 12,388,100
---------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
31 December
2018
Euro 11,992,100 60,006 12,052,106 (256,720) 11,795,386
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
US Dollar 300,718 28,523 329,241 (276) 328,965
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
British Pound 37,955 11,735 49,690 (248) 49,442
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Russian Rouble 81 36,058 36,139 - 36,139
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Romanian Lei - 932 932 - 932
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Swiss Franc 203,026 - 203,026 (3,242) 199,784
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
Other
currencies 21,282 - 21,282 (1,563) 19,719
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
12,555,162 137,254 12,692,416 (262,049) 12,430,367
--------------- -------------- ------------------ ------------------------ -----------------------
29.5 Currency concentration of loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale
The loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale as
at 30 June 2019 amounting to EUR5,891 thousand are denominated in
Euro.
The following tables present the currency concentration of the Group's
loans and advances at amortised cost classified as held for sale
as at 31 December 2018.
Cyprus Other countries Total Residual fair Gross loans at
value adjustment amortised cost
on initial after residual
recognition fair value adjustment
on initial recognition
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Euro 2,638,647 61,236 2,699,883 (129,898) 2,569,985
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
US Dollar 20,593 - 20,593 (123) 20,470
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
British Pound 2,469 - 2,469 (18) 2,451
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Swiss Franc 90,951 - 90,951 (8,239) 82,712
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Other currencies 37,217 - 37,217 (875) 36,342
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
2,789,877 61,236 2,851,113 (139,153) 2,711,960
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
29.6 Analysis of loans and advances to customers by staging
The following tables present the Group's loans and advances to customers
at amortised cost by staging and by business line concentration.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost before residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 5,870,781 2,479,903 3,556,499 710,328 12,617,511
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Residual fair value
adjustment on initial
recognition (62,590) (33,674) (27,864) (105,283) (229,411)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost after residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 5,808,191 2,446,229 3,528,635 605,045 12,388,100
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
amortised
cost before residual
fair value adjustment
on initial
recognition
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
By business line
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Corporate 2,320,917 1,034,710 287,224 84,333 3,727,184
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
SMEs 728,747 353,560 71,461 10,925 1,164,693
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- housing 2,014,816 583,298 251,121 10,829 2,860,064
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 592,266 207,700 108,129 20,140 928,235
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- corporate 35,095 102,800 237,769 40,661 416,325
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- SMEs 39,851 65,042 279,481 28,866 413,240
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail housing 6,355 6,242 407,785 13,312 433,694
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail other 2,435 1,094 221,433 12,986 237,948
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- corporate - - 93,057 26,430 119,487
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- SMEs - - 465,876 104,886 570,762
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail housing - - 600,966 175,778 776,744
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail other 86 - 505,676 179,449 685,211
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
International banking
services 65,696 78,175 19,288 743 163,902
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Wealth management 64,517 47,282 7,233 990 120,022
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
5,870,781 2,479,903 3,556,499 710,328 12,617,511
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Residual fair Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
value
adjustment on
initial
recognition
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
By business
line
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Corporate (20,216) (15,179) (3,399) (800) (39,594)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
SMEs (9,801) (5,437) (547) (615) (16,400)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- housing (33,912) (8,765) (79) (443) (43,199)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and
other 2,835 305 63 (156) 3,047
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- corporate (288) (1,883) (4,115) (998) (7,284)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs 68 (1,141) (2,253) (4,194) (7,520)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- retail
housing (47) (31) (1,541) (1,311) (2,930)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- retail other 22 (13) (2,051) (2,694) (4,736)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- corporate - - (408) (3,243) (3,651)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs - - (1,869) (20,857) (22,726)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- retail
housing - - (3,641) (34,892) (38,533)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
-- retail other - - (6,928) (35,073) (42,001)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
International
banking
services (255) (961) (38) (7) (1,261)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Wealth
management (996) (569) (1,058) - (2,623)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
(62,590) (33,674) (27,864) (105,283) (229,411)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ----------------
Gross loans at Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
amortised
cost after residual
fair value adjustment
on initial
recognition
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
By business line
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Corporate 2,300,701 1,019,531 283,825 83,533 3,687,590
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
SMEs 718,946 348,123 70,914 10,310 1,148,293
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- housing 1,980,904 574,533 251,042 10,386 2,816,865
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 595,101 208,005 108,192 19,984 931,282
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- corporate 34,807 100,917 233,654 39,663 409,041
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- SMEs 39,919 63,901 277,228 24,672 405,720
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail housing 6,308 6,211 406,244 12,001 430,764
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail other 2,457 1,081 219,382 10,292 233,212
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- corporate - - 92,649 23,187 115,836
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- SMEs - - 464,007 84,029 548,036
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail housing - - 597,325 140,886 738,211
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
-- retail other 86 - 498,748 144,376 643,210
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
International banking
services 65,441 77,214 19,250 736 162,641
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Wealth management 63,521 46,713 6,175 990 117,399
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
5,808,191 2,446,229 3,528,635 605,045 12,388,100
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ --------------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost before residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 6,035,781 1,921,255 3,915,591 819,789 12,692,416
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Residual fair value
adjustment on initial
recognition (77,738) (20,673) (40,432) (123,206) (262,049)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost after residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 5,958,043 1,900,582 3,875,159 696,583 12,430,367
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
amortised
cost before residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
By business line
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Corporate 2,215,264 793,249 387,093 92,830 3,488,436
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
SMEs 739,166 346,148 103,384 10,946 1,199,644
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- housing 2,259,976 300,101 300,584 10,633 2,871,294
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 591,242 199,099 130,816 20,135 941,292
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- corporate 48,943 92,537 303,955 86,051 531,486
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- SMEs 55,295 52,573 406,369 46,569 560,806
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail housing 6,883 3,745 473,444 14,529 498,601
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail other 5,140 1,226 304,076 18,510 328,952
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- corporate - - 120,234 44,587 164,821
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- SMEs - - 515,542 115,426 630,968
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail housing - - 512,175 185,037 697,212
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail other 89 - 313,529 167,115 480,733
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
International banking
services 69,620 78,109 41,352 3,565 192,646
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Wealth management 44,163 54,468 3,038 3,856 105,525
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
6,035,781 1,921,255 3,915,591 819,789 12,692,416
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Residual fair Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
value
adjustment on
initial
recognition
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
By business line
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Corporate (25,159) (11,564) (12,282) (977) (49,982)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
SMEs (10,652) (4,150) (1,113) (622) (16,537)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Retail
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- housing (43,528) (97) (1,246) (145) (45,016)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and other 3,248 352 (375) (260) 2,965
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Restructuring
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate (199) (1,988) (2,687) (3,033) (7,907)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs 28 (580) (3,931) (7,154) (11,637)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing (119) (3) (2,796) (1,563) (4,481)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other 34 (40) (3,971) (4,611) (8,588)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Recoveries
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate - - (1,654) (5,785) (7,439)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs - - (2,073) (24,105) (26,178)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing - - (3,200) (37,377) (40,577)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other - - (4,695) (35,228) (39,923)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
International
banking
services (303) (1,164) (195) (496) (2,158)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Wealth management (1,088) (1,439) (214) (1,850) (4,591)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
(77,738) (20,673) (40,432) (123,206) (262,049)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
Gross loans at Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
amortised
cost after residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
By business line
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Corporate 2,190,105 781,685 374,811 91,853 3,438,454
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
SMEs 728,514 341,998 102,271 10,324 1,183,107
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- housing 2,216,448 300,004 299,338 10,488 2,826,278
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 594,490 199,451 130,441 19,875 944,257
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- corporate 48,744 90,549 301,268 83,018 523,579
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- SMEs 55,323 51,993 402,438 39,415 549,169
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail housing 6,764 3,742 470,648 12,966 494,120
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail other 5,174 1,186 300,105 13,899 320,364
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- corporate - - 118,580 38,802 157,382
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- SMEs - - 513,469 91,321 604,790
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail housing - - 508,975 147,660 656,635
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
-- retail other 89 - 308,834 131,887 440,810
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
International banking
services 69,317 76,945 41,157 3,069 190,488
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
Wealth management 43,075 53,029 2,824 2,006 100,934
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
5,958,043 1,900,582 3,875,159 696,583 12,430,367
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------
The movement of the gross loans at amortised cost after residual fair
value adjustment on initial recognition by staging including the loans
and advances to customers classified as held for sale is presented
in the table below. Details on the loans and advances to customers
classified as held for sale are disclosed in Note 29.7.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
1 January 5,964,996 1,991,921 6,073,519 1,111,891 15,142,327
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
1 342,837 (261,697) (81,140) - -
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 (840,515) 974,154 (133,639) - -
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
3 (80,086) (95,068) 175,154 - -
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Foreign
exchange and
other
adjustments 9 - 7,064 - 7,073
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs (2,300) (4,303) (196,235) (42,342) (245,180)
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Interest
accrued and
other
adjustments 107,253 25,058 162,995 38,340 333,646
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
New loans
originated
or purchased
and drawdowns
of existing
facilities 895,900 73,161 36,519 2,643 1,008,223
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs) (570,940) (209,254) (314,563) (97,583) (1,192,340)
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows
due to
modifications
resulting
in
derecognition 1,950 (2,667) 3,090 (659) 1,714
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Disposal of
Helix
and Velocity
portfolios (10,913) (45,076) (2,198,238) (407,245) (2,661,472)
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
30 June 5,808,191 2,446,229 3,534,526 605,045 12,393,991
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
1 January 5,100,964 4,418,226 6,838,643 1,308,500 17,666,333
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Change in the
basis
of calculation
of
gross carrying
value
(IFRS 9 Grossing
up
adjustment) 5,068 6,594 1,350,043 327,792 1,689,497
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Restated balance
at
1 January 2018 5,106,032 4,424,820 8,188,686 1,636,292 19,355,830
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
1 2,180,460 (1,952,997) (227,463) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 (269,513) 462,775 (193,262) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
3 (171,920) (441,097) 613,017 - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Write offs (12,256) (21,814) (2,028,137) (556,097) (2,618,304)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Interest accrued
and
other
adjustments 97,860 38,850 516,425 109,977 763,112
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
New loans
originated
or purchased and
drawdowns
of existing
facilities 1,752,138 193,416 111,124 33,044 2,089,722
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs) (1,021,693) (603,701) (879,866) (112,836) (2,618,096)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows due
to
modifications
resulting
in derecognition (22) (65) (654) 1,511 770
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Disposal of
subsidiary (1,696,090) (108,266) (26,351) - (1,830,707)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
31 December 5,964,996 1,991,921 6,073,519 1,111,891 15,142,327
------------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
For revolving facilities, overdrafts and credit cards the net positive
change in balance by stage excluding write--offs is reported in 'New
assets originated' and if negative change is reported as 'Assets
derecognised or repaid'.
Significant increase in credit risk
IFRS 9 requires that in the event of a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the calculation basis of the loss allowance would change from 12 month ECLs to lifetime ECLs. The assessment of whether credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, is performed at each reporting period, by considering the change in the risk of default occurring over the remaining life of the financial instrument since initial recognition. Significant credit risk increase for loans and advances to customers Primarily, the Group uses the lifetime PDs as the quantitative metric in order to assess transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2 for all portfolios, by considering whether the lifetime PD at the reporting date exceeds the lifetime PD at origination by using an established relative threshold. The Group considers an exposure to have significant increase in credit risk (SICR) by comparing the lifetime PD at the reporting date with the remaining lifetime PD at initial recognition to compute the increase in regards to the corresponding threshold. The threshold has been determined by using statistical analysis on historic information of credit migration exposures on the basis of days past due, for the different segments. The Group applies appropriate thresholds at a point in time to each portfolio/segment, based on the following characteristics: customer type, product type and rating at origination. The threshold is then assigned to each facility according to the facilities portfolio/segment. For Retail and SME portfolios, the threshold applied varies depending on the original credit quality of the borrower. For instruments with lower default probabilities at inception due to good credit quality of the counterparty, the SICR threshold is set at a higher level than for instruments with higher default probabilities at inception. The SICR trigger, is activated based on the comparison of the ratio of Current remaining Lifetime PD to the remaining Lifetime PD at origination to the pre--established threshold. If the resulting ratio is higher than the pre--established threshold then deterioration is assumed to have occurred and the exposure is transferred to Stage 2. The thresholds are calibrated annually following the calibration of the PD models. For exposures which are subject to individual impairment assessment, the following qualitative factors in addition to the ones incorporated in the PD calculation, are considered:
* significant change in collateral value or guarantee
or financial support provided by
shareholders/directors,
* significant adverse changes in business, financial
and/or economic conditions in which the borrower
operates.
The Group also considers, as a backstop criterion, that a significant
increase in the credit risk occurs when contractual payments are
more than 30 days past due (past due materiality is applied). Loans
that meet this condition are classified in Stage 2. In cases where
certain exposures are past due for more than 30 days if certain materiality
limits are not met (such as arrears equal to EUR100 and funded balances
equal to 1% in the case of retail exposures and arrears equal to
EUR500 and funded balances equal to 1% on all exposures other than
retail), then the transfer to Stage 2 does not take place. The materiality
levels are set in accordance with the ECB Regulation (EU) 2018/1845.
The thresholds for movement between Stage 1 and Stage 2 are symmetrical.
After a financial asset has transferred to Stage 2, if its credit
risk is no longer considered to have significantly increased relative
to its initial recognition, the financial asset will move back to
Stage 1.
Significant credit risk increase for financial instruments other
than loans and advances to customers
Low credit risk simplification is adopted for debt security instruments,
loans and advances to banks and balances with central banks with
external credit ratings that are rated as investment grade. The assessment
of low credit risk is based on both the external credit rating and
the internal scoring (which considers latest available information
on the instrument and issuer). The combination of the two provides
an adjusted credit rating. An adjusted rating which remains investment
grade is considered as having low credit risk.
For debt securities, loans and advances to banks and balances with
central banks which are below investment grade, the low credit risk
exemption does not apply and therefore an assessment of significant
credit deterioration takes place, by comparing their credit rating
at origination with the credit rating on the reporting date. Significant
deterioration in credit risk is considered to have occurred when
the adjusted rating of the exposures drops to such an extent that
the new rating relates to a riskier category (i.e. from a non--investments
grade to speculative and then to highly speculative).
Geographical concentration
The following table presents the staging of the Group's loans and
advances to customers at amortised cost before residual fair value
adjustment on initial recognition by geographical concentration:
30 June 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
Cyprus 5,869,438 2,479,903 3,430,837 710,328 12,490,506
----------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
Other countries 1,343 - 125,662 - 127,005
----------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
5,870,781 2,479,903 3,556,499 710,328 12,617,511
----------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
31 December 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
Cyprus 6,023,870 1,921,234 3,790,269 819,789 12,555,162
---------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
Other countries 11,911 21 125,322 - 137,254
---------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
6,035,781 1,921,255 3,915,591 819,789 12,692,416
---------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- --------------
29.7 Analysis of loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale
The loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale as
at 30 June 2019 are categorised as stage 3 and their gross value
before residual fair value adjustment on initial recognition is EUR12,422
thousand. Their residual fair value adjustment on initial recognition
amounted to EUR6,531 thousand at 30 June 2019, and their gross value
after residual fair value adjustment on initial recognition amounted
to EUR5,891 thousand.
The following tables present the staging of the Group's loans and
advances at amortised cost classified as held for sale as at 31 December
2018 by business line concentration.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------ ----------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost before residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 7,148 94,600 2,222,931 526,434 2,851,113
------------------ ----------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Residual fair value
adjustment on initial
recognition (195) (3,261) (24,571) (111,126) (139,153)
------------------ ----------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
Gross loans at amortised
cost after residual
fair value adjustment
on initial recognition 6,953 91,339 2,198,360 415,308 2,711,960
------------------ ----------------- ---------------- --------------- ------------
31 December Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
2018
Gross loans at
amortised
cost before
residual
fair value
adjustment
on initial
recognition EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Corporate 165 - 14,343 741 15,249
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
SMEs 2,835 - 6 - 2,841
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and
other - - 125 3 128
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- corporate 2,110 85,783 722,631 48,690 859,214
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- SMEs 2,038 8,817 187,831 18,180 216,866
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
housing - - 231 41 272
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
other - - 5,575 198 5,773
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- corporate - - 967,761 368,310 1,336,071
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- SMEs - - 300,509 73,827 374,336
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
housing - - 484 151 635
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
other - - 23,427 16,293 39,720
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
International
banking
services - - 8 - 8
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
7,148 94,600 2,222,931 526,434 2,851,113
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
31 December Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
2018
Residual fair
value
adjustment on
initial
recognition EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
Corporate - - (584) - (584)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and
other - - - (1) (1)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- corporate - (2,722) (13,730) (7,927) (24,379)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- SMEs (195) (539) (1,470) (2,654) (4,858)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- retail
other - - (132) (78) (210)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- corporate - - (4,900) (81,744) (86,644)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- SMEs - - (3,473) (14,518) (17,991)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- retail
housing - - - (115) (115)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
-- retail
other - - (282) (4,089) (4,371)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
(195) (3,261) (24,571) (111,126) (139,153)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------
31 December Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
2018
Gross loans at
amortised
cost after
residual
fair value
adjustment
on initial
recognition EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Corporate 165 - 13,759 741 14,665
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
SMEs 2,835 - 6 - 2,841
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and
other - - 125 2 127
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- corporate 2,110 83,061 708,901 40,763 834,835
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- SMEs 1,843 8,278 186,361 15,526 212,008
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
housing - - 231 41 272
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
other - - 5,443 120 5,563
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- corporate - - 962,861 286,566 1,249,427
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- SMEs - - 297,036 59,309 356,345
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
housing - - 484 36 520
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- retail
other - - 23,145 12,204 35,349
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
International
banking
services - - 8 - 8
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
6,953 91,339 2,198,360 415,308 2,711,960
------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
The following table presents the staging of the Group's gross loans
and advances before residual fair value adjustment on initial recognition
at amortised cost classified as held for sale as at 31 December 2018
by geographical concentration.
31 December 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Cyprus 7,148 94,600 2,161,695 526,434 2,789,877
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Other countries - - 61,236 - 61,236
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
7,148 94,600 2,222,931 526,434 2,851,113
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
29.8 Credit losses of loans and advances to customers, including loans and advances to customers held for sale
The movement in ECL of loans and advances, including the loans and
advances to customers held for sale, is as follows:
30 June 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Cyprus EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
1 January 26,233 73,870 2,783,232 431,924 3,315,259
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
1 14,659 (8,355) (6,304) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 (4,532) 17,601 (13,069) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
3 (1,068) (17,395) 18,463 - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Impact on
transfer
between stages
during
the period* (9,227) 10,713 10,369 (1,049) 10,806
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Foreign
exchange and
other
adjustments - - 3,568 331 3,899
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs (2,426) (2,339) (195,808) (43,538) (244,111)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided) not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 70,257 9,132 79,389
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
New loans
originated
or purchased* 5,074 - - - 5,074
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* (446) (3,239) (55,917) (7,188) (66,790)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs* 996 1,075 24,347 4,138 30,556
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs
and EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* (3,453) 218 127,947 25,952 150,664
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows due
to
modifications
not
resulting in
derecognition* (74) 429 (369) (275) (289)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Disposal of
Helix
and Velocity
portfolios (7,778) (22,248) (1,313,522) (204,512) (1,548,060)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
30 June 17,958 50,330 1,453,194 214,915 1,736,397
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed 6,859 22,983 131,054 14,769 175,665
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 11,099 27,347 1,322,140 200,146 1,560,732
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
17,958 50,330 1,453,194 214,915 1,736,397
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
* Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'
30 June 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Other
countries EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
1 January 135 - 146,611 - 146,746
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Impact on
transfer
between
stages during
the period* - - 70 - 70
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Foreign
exchange and
other
adjustments - 2 3,332 - 3,334
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs - - (2,550) - (2,550)
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided)
not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 4,514 - 4,514
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* (132) - (187) - (319)
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs* - - 17 - 17
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs
and EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* - - (365) - (365)
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Disposal of
Helix
portfolio - - (54,765) - (54,765)
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
30 June 3 2 96,677 - 96,682
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed - - 90,937 - 90,937
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 3 2 5,740 - 5,745
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
3 2 96,677 - 96,682
-------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
*Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'
30 June 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Total EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
1 January 26,368 73,870 2,929,843 431,924 3,462,005
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
1 14,659 (8,355) (6,304) - -
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 (4,532) 17,601 (13,069) - -
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
3 (1,068) (17,395) 18,463 - -
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Impact on
transfer
between stages
during
the period* (9,227) 10,713 10,439 (1,049) 10,876
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Foreign
exchange and
other
adjustments - 2 6,900 331 7,233
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs (2,426) (2,339) (198,358) (43,538) (246,661)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided) not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 74,771 9,132 83,903
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
New loans
originated
or purchased* 5,074 - - - 5,074
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* (578) (3,239) (56,104) (7,188) (67,109)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Write offs* 996 1,075 24,364 4,138 30,573
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs
and EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* (3,453) 218 127,582 25,952 150,299
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows due
to
modifications
not
resulting in
derecognition* (74) 429 (369) (275) (289)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Disposal of
Helix
and Velocity
portfolios (7,778) (22,248) (1,368,287) (204,512) (1,602,825)
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
30 June 17,961 50,332 1,549,871 214,915 1,833,079
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed 6,859 22,983 221,991 14,769 266,602
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 11,102 27,349 1,327,880 200,146 1,566,477
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
17,961 50,332 1,549,871 214,915 1,833,079
------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
*Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'
30 June 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Cyprus EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
1 January 20,840 29,510 2,654,800 500,027 3,205,177
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in the basis
of calculation of
gross carrying
value
(IFRS 9 Grossing
up
adjustment) 5,068 6,561 1,294,541 326,152 1,632,322
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Impact of adopting
IFRS 9 at 1
January
2018 (6,660) 32,744 235,471 52,373 313,928
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Restated balance at
1 January 19,248 68,815 4,184,812 878,552 5,151,427
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfer from
Romania
branch ('Other
countries'
table) - - - 19,258 19,258
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to stage
1 35,649 (20,882) (14,767) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to stage
2 (731) 25,830 (25,099) - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to stage
3 (1,049) (3,857) 34,097 (29,191) -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Impact on transfer
between stages
during
the period* (29,348) (10,590) 43,015 236 3,313
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Foreign exchange
and
other adjustments - - 923 168 1,091
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Write offs (15,000) (26,361) (1,709,431) (473,023) (2,223,815)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided) not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 68,475 9,501 77,976
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
New loans
originated
or purchased* 5,759 - - 13 5,772
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Assets derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* 588 (2,015) (61,691) - (63,118)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Write offs* 735 2,345 43,025 801 46,906
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Changes to models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs and
EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* 15,530 54,757 325,908 38,230 434,425
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows due to
modifications not
resulting in
derecognition* - - 394 - 394
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
30 June 31,381 88,042 2,889,661 444,545 3,453,629
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed 9,018 28,680 750,596 68,719 857,013
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 22,363 59,362 2,139,065 375,826 2,596,616
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
31,381 88,042 2,889,661 444,545 3,453,629
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
*Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'
30 June 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Other countries EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
1 January 1,344 365 222,389 23,575 247,673
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Change in the
basis
of calculation
of
gross carrying
value
(IFRS 9 Grossing
up
adjustment) - 33 55,502 1,640 57,175
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Impact of
adopting
IFRS 9 at 1
January
2018 (7) 4,215 933 33 5,174
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Restated balance
at
1 January 1,337 4,613 278,824 25,248 310,022
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Transfer to
Cyprus
operations
('Cyprus'
table) - - - (19,258) (19,258)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 - 25 (25) - -
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Impact on
transfer
between stages
during
the period* 62 (41) 1,155 (2,742) (1,566)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Foreign exchange
and
other
adjustments (2) 1 (557) 1 (557)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Write offs - - (62,325) (4) (62,329)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided) not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 1,996 - 1,996
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* - - (45) - (45)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Write offs* - - (274) - (274)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Changes to models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs and
EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* 21 (1,314) (13,995) (429) (15,717)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Discontinued
operations 27 (109) (65) - (147)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
30 June 1,445 3,175 204,689 2,816 212,125
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed 793 3,150 195,711 - 199,654
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 652 25 8,978 2,816 12,471
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
1,445 3,175 204,689 2,816 212,125
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- --------------------- -------------------
*Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'.
30 June 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
Total EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
1 January 22,184 29,875 2,877,189 523,602 3,452,850
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in the
basis
of calculation
of
gross carrying
value
(IFRS 9 Grossing
up
adjustment) 5,068 6,594 1,350,043 327,792 1,689,497
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Impact of
adopting
IFRS 9 at 1
January
2018 (6,667) 36,959 236,404 52,406 319,102
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Restated balance
at
1 January 20,585 73,428 4,463,636 903,800 5,461,449
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
1 35,649 (20,882) (14,767) - -
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
2 (731) 25,855 (25,124) - -
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Transfers to
stage
3 (1,049) (3,857) 34,097 (29,191) -
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Impact on
transfer
between stages
during
the period* (29,286) (10,631) 44,170 (2,506) 1,747
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Foreign exchange
and
other
adjustments (2) 1 366 169 534
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Write offs (15,000) (26,361) (1,771,756) (473,027) (2,286,144)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Contractual
interest
(provided) not
recognised
in the income
statement - - 70,471 9,501 79,972
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
New assets
originated
or purchased* 5,759 - - 13 5,772
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Assets
derecognised
or repaid
(excluding
write offs)* 588 (2,015) (61,736) - (63,163)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Write offs* 735 2,345 42,751 801 46,632
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Changes to models
and inputs
(changes
in PDs, LGDs and
EADs)
used for ECL
calculations* 15,551 53,443 311,913 37,801 418,708
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Discontinued
operations 27 (109) (65) - (147)
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Changes to
contractual
cash flows due
to
modifications
not
resulting in
derecognition* - - 394 - 394
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
30 June 32,826 91,217 3,094,350 447,361 3,665,754
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Individually
assessed 9,811 31,830 946,307 68,719 1,056,667
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Collectively
assessed 23,015 59,387 2,148,043 378,642 2,609,087
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
32,826 91,217 3,094,350 447,361 3,665,754
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------
* Individual components of the 'Impairment loss net of reversals of
loans and advances to customers'.
The above tables do not include the residual fair value adjustments
on initial recognition of loans acquired from Laiki Bank and ECL on
financial guarantees which are part of other liabilities on the balance
sheet.
Loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale as at
30 June 2019 do not carry any credit losses.
The movement of credit losses of loans and advances to customers
for the six months ended 30 June 2018 includes credit losses relating
to loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale. Their
balance at 30 June 2018 by staging and geographical area is presented
in the table below:
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
30 June 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Cyprus 6,473 40,896 1,265,223 178,720 1,491,312
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Other countries - - 45,495 - 45,495
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Total 6,473 40,896 1,310,718 178,720 1,536,807
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Individually
assessed - 8,320 639,680 43,920 691,920
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Collectively
assessed 6,473 32,576 671,038 134,800 844,887
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
6,473 40,896 1,310,718 178,720 1,536,807
------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
The credit losses of loans and advances as at 30 June 2019 and 31
December 2018 (including the loans and advances to customers held
for sale applicable as at 31 December 2018), by business line is
presented in the table below:
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Corporate 9,168 27,441 132,111 4,629 173,349
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
SMEs 1,778 3,717 17,061 253 22,809
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Retail
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- housing 3,449 6,570 28,664 361 39,044
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- consumer,
credit
cards and other 2,220 4,068 26,406 1,241 33,935
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Restructuring
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate 367 5,423 63,015 5,764 74,569
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs 859 1,777 92,463 8,632 103,731
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing 38 204 121,981 3,657 125,880
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other 31 53 110,112 6,653 116,849
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Recoveries
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate - - 54,491 14,835 69,326
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs - - 302,275 43,971 346,246
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing - - 274,494 56,201 330,695
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other - - 322,985 68,138 391,123
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
International
banking
services 46 1,073 2,799 142 4,060
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Wealth management 5 6 1,014 438 1,463
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
17,961 50,332 1,549,871 214,915 1,833,079
-------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Corporate 8,322 16,008 165,706 5,143 195,179
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
SMEs 5,621 3,333 22,574 320 31,848
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- housing 4,052 1,028 28,109 301 33,490
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 4,848 4,655 26,152 1,878 37,533
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate 1,803 42,745 402,181 21,621 468,350
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs 1,507 5,469 253,504 24,325 284,805
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing 23 102 138,799 4,309 143,233
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other 127 53 171,882 9,479 181,541
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate - - 696,310 147,552 843,862
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs - - 538,148 83,209 621,357
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing - - 248,429 59,651 308,080
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other - - 226,379 72,396 298,775
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
International
banking
services 52 462 10,180 1,175 11,869
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Wealth management 13 15 1,490 565 2,083
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
26,368 73,870 2,929,843 431,924 3,462,005
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
As from 1 January 2018, to comply with the requirements of IFRS 9,
relating to the measurement and presentation of the gross carrying
amount and accumulated allowance for impairment as impacted from interest
income on impaired loans, the gross carrying amounts of the loans
have been increased by an amount of EUR1,689,497 thousand and an equivalent
adjustment was effected on the accumulated allowance for impairment.
There was no impact on the net carrying amount of the customer loans
and advances from this change in the presentation.
During the six months ended 30 June 2019 the total non--contractual
write--offs recorded by the Group amounted to EUR145,112 thousand
(six months ended 30 June 2018: EUR2,119 million).
Assumptions have been made about the future changes in property values,
as well as the timing for the realisation of the collateral, taxes
and expenses on the repossession and subsequent sale of the collateral
as well as any other applicable haircuts. Indexation has been used
to estimate updated market values of properties, while assumptions
were made on the basis of a macroeconomic scenario for future changes
in property values.
At 30 June 2019 the weighted average haircut (including liquidity
haircut and selling expenses) used in the collectively assessed provision
calculation for loans and advances to customers other than those classified
as held for sale is c.32% under the baseline scenario (31 December
2018: c.32%).
The timing of recovery from real estate collaterals used in the collectively
assessed provision calculation for loans and advances to customers
other than those classified as held for sale has been estimated to
be on average seven years under the baseline scenario (31 December
2018: average of seven years).
For the calculation of individually assessed provisions, the timing
of recovery of collaterals as well as the haircuts used are based
on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
For Stage 3 customers, the calculation of individually assessed ECL
is the weighted average of three scenarios; base, adverse and favourable.
The base scenario focuses on the following variables, which are based
on the specific facts and circumstances of each customer: the operational
cash flows, the timing of recovery of collaterals and the haircuts
from the realisation of collateral. The base scenario is used to
derive additional scenarios for either better or worse cases. Under
the adverse scenario operational cash flows are decreased by 50%,
applied haircuts on real estate collateral are increased by 50% and
the timing of recovery of collaterals is increased by 1 year with
reference to the baseline scenario. Under the favourable scenario,
applied haircuts are decreased by 5%, with no change in the recovery
period with reference to the baseline scenario. Assumptions used
in estimating expected future cash flows (including cash flows that
may result from the realisation of collateral) reflect current and
expected future economic conditions and are generally consistent
with those used in the Stage 3 collectively assessed exposures. In
the case of loans held for sale the Group has taken into consideration
the timing of expected sale and the estimated sale proceeds in determining
the ECL. Amounts previously written off which are expected to be
recovered through sale are presented in 'Recoveries of loans and
advances to customers previously written off' in (Note 10).
For the calculation of expected credit losses three scenarios were
used; base, adverse and favourable with 50%, 30% and 20% probability
respectively.
Any positive cumulative average future change in forecasted property
values was capped to zero for the six months ended 30 June 2019 and
year 2018. This applies to all scenarios.
The above assumptions are also influenced by the ongoing regulatory
dialogue BOC PCL maintains with its lead regulator, the ECB, and
other regulatory guidance and interpretations issued by various regulatory
and industry bodies such as the ECB and the EBA, which provide guidance
and expectations as to relevant definitions and the treatment/classification
of certain parameters/assumptions used in the estimation of provisions.
Any changes in these assumptions or difference between assumptions
made and actual results could result in significant changes in the
estimated amount of expected credit losses of loans and advances.
Sensitivity analysis
The Group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to the loan
portfolio in Cyprus, which represents 99% of the total loan portfolio
of the Group (excluding the loans and advances to customers classified
as held for sale) with reference date 30 June 2019.
The Group uses three different economic scenarios in the ECL calculation:
a base, an adverse and a favourable scenario with weights 50%, 30%
and 20% respectively. The same scenarios determined at 30 June 2019
were used for the scenarios determined on 31 December 2018.
The Group has altered for the purpose of sensitivity analysis the
weights of the economic scenarios and changed the collateral realisation
periods and the impact on the ECL, for both individually and collectively
assessed ECL calculations, as presented in the table below:
Increase/(decrease)
on ECL for loans and
advances to customers
at amortised cost
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
--------------------
EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- --------------------
Increase the adverse weight by 5% and decrease
the favourable weight by 5% 4,025 4,963
-------------------- --------------------
Decrease the adverse weight by 5% and increase
the favourable weight by 5% (4,025) (4,956)
-------------------- --------------------
Increase the expected recovery period by 1 year 49,398 50,898
-------------------- --------------------
Decrease the expected recovery period by 1 year (48,822) (49,821)
-------------------- --------------------
Increase the collateral realisation haircut by
5% 90,690 89,682
-------------------- --------------------
Decrease the collateral realisation haircut by
5% (82,558) (81,862)
-------------------- --------------------
Increase in the PDs of stages 1 and 2 by 20% 10,824 12,733
-------------------- --------------------
Decrease in the PDs of stages 1 and 2 by 20% (12,344) (11,126)
-------------------- --------------------
A bundle of sensitivity runs were carried out as at 30 June 2019
in order to stress the imposed lifetime on revolving facilities.
The imposed lifetime for all Stage 2 facilities was extended for
three, five, seven and nine years and the carrying value was not
materially sensitive to the stress on the imposed lifetime.
29.9 Forbearance
Forbearance measures occur in situations in which the borrower is
considered to be unable to meet the terms and conditions of the contract
due to financial difficulties. Taking into consideration these difficulties,
the Group decides to modify the terms and conditions of the contract
to provide the borrower with the ability to service the debt or refinance
the contract, either partially or fully.
The practice of extending forbearance measures constitutes a grant
of a concession whether temporarily or permanently to that borrower.
A concession may involve restructuring the contractual terms of a
debt or payment in some form other than cash, such as an arrangement
whereby the borrower transfers collateral pledged to the Group.
The loans forborne continue to be classified as Stage 3 in the case
they are performing forborne exposures under probation for which
additional forbearance measures are extended, or performing forborne
exposures under probation that present more than 30 days past due
within the probation period.
Modifications of loans and advances that do not affect payment arrangements,
such as restructuring of collateral or security arrangements, are
not regarded as sufficient to categorise the facility as credit impaired,
as by themselves they do not necessarily indicate credit distress
affecting payment ability such that would require the facility to
be classified as NPE.
Rescheduled loans and advances are those facilities for which the
Group has modified the repayment programme (provision of a grace
period, suspension of the obligation to repay one or more instalments,
reduction in the instalment amount and/or elimination of overdue
instalments relating to capital or interest) and current accounts/overdrafts
for which the credit limit has been increased with the sole purpose
of covering an excess.
For an account to qualify for rescheduling it must meet certain criteria
including that the client's business must be considered to be viable.
The extent to which the Group reschedules accounts that are eligible
under its existing policies may vary depending on its view of the
prevailing economic conditions and other factors which may change
from year to year. In addition, exceptions to policies and practices
may be made in specific situations in response to legal or regulatory
agreements or orders.
The forbearance characteristic contributes in two specific ways for
the calculation of lifetime ECL for each individual facility. Specifically,
it is taken into consideration in the scorecard development where
if this characteristic is identified as statistically significant
it affects negatively the rating of each facility. The second contribution
of the forbearance flag is in the construction of the through the
cycle probability of default curve, where when feasible a specific
curve for the forborne products is calculated and assigned accordingly.
Forbearance activities may include measures that restructure the
borrower's business (operational restructuring) and/or measures that
restructure the borrower's financing (financial restructuring).
Restructuring options may be of a short or long--term nature or combination
thereof. The Group has developed and deployed restructuring solutions,
which are suitable for the borrower and acceptable for the Group.
Short--term restructuring solutions are defined as restructured repayment
solutions of duration of less than two years. In the case of loans
for the construction of commercial property and project finance,
a short--term solution may not exceed one year.
Short--term restructuring solutions can include the following:
* Interest only: during a defined short--term period,
only interest is paid on credit facilities and no
principal repayment is made.
* Reduced payments: decrease of the amount of repayment
instalments over a defined short--term period in
order to accommodate the borrower's new cash flow
position.
* Arrears and/or interest capitalisation: the
capitalisation of arrears and/or of accrued interest
arrears; that is forbearance of the arrears and
capitalisation of any unpaid interest to the
outstanding principal balance for repayment under a
rescheduled program.
* Grace period: an agreement allowing the borrower a
defined delay in fulfilling the repayment obligations
usually with regard to the principal.
Long--term restructuring solutions can include the following:
* Interest rate reduction: permanent or temporary
reduction of interest rate (fixed or variable) into a
fair and sustainable rate.
* Extension of maturity: extension of the maturity of
the loan which allows a reduction in instalment
amounts by spreading the repayments over a longer
period.
* Additional security: when additional liens on
unencumbered assets are obtained as additional
security from the borrower in order to compensate for
the higher risk exposure and as part of the
restructuring process.
* Forbearance of penalties in loan agreements: waiver,
temporary or permanent, of violations of covenants in
the loan agreements.
* Rescheduling of payments: the existing contractual
repayment schedule is adjusted to a new sustainable
repayment program based on a realistic, current and
forecasted, assessment of the cash flow generation of
the borrower.
* Strengthening of the existing collateral: a
restructuring solution may entail the pledge of
additional security for instance, in order to
compensate for the reduction in interest rates or to
balance the advantages the borrower receives from the
restructuring.
* New loan facilities: new loan facilities may be
granted during a restructuring agreement, which may
entail the pledge of additional security and in the
case of inter--creditor arrangements the introduction
of covenants in order to compensate for the
additional risk incurred by the Group in providing a
new financing to a distressed borrower.
* Debt consolidation: the combination of multiple
exposures into a single loan or limited number of
loans.
* Debt/equity swaps: partial set--off of the debt and
obtaining of an equivalent amount of equity by the
Group, with the remaining debt right--sized to the
cash flows of the borrower to allow repayment to the
Group from repayment on the re--sized debt and from
the eventual sale of the equity stake in the
business. This solution is used only in exceptional
cases and only where all other efforts for
restructuring are exhausted and after ensuring
compliance with the banking law.
* Debt/asset swaps: agreement between the Group and the
borrower to voluntarily dispose of the secured asset
to partially or fully repay the debt. The asset may
be acquired by the Group and any residual debt may be
restructured within an appropriate repayment schedule
in line with the borrower's reassessed repayment
ability.
* Debt write--off: cancellation of part or the whole of
the amount of debt outstanding by the borrower. The
Group applies the debt forgiveness solution only as a
last resort and in remote cases having taken into
consideration the ability of the borrower to repay
the remaining debt in the agreed timeframe and the
moral hazard.
* Split and freeze: the customer's debt is split into
sustainable and unsustainable parts. The sustainable
part is restructured and continues to operate. The
unsustainable part is 'frozen' for the restructured
duration of the sustainable part. At the maturity of
the restructuring, the frozen part is either forgiven
pro--rata (based on the actual repayment of the
sustainable part) or restructured.
29.10 Rescheduled loans and advances to customers
The below table presents the movement of the Group's rescheduled
loans and advances to customers measured at amortised cost including
those classified as held for sale (by geography). There were no rescheduled
loans related to loans and advances classified as held for sale as
at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR1,412,802 thousand, 30 June
2018: EUR1,479,578 thousand).
Cyprus Other Total
countries
2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
1 January 4,566,470 48,806 4,615,276
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
New loans and advances rescheduled in
the period 101,057 - 101,057
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Assets no longer classified as rescheduled
(including repayments) (439,401) (713) (440,114)
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Applied in writing off rescheduled loans
and advances (76,914) - (76,914)
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Interest accrued on rescheduled loans
and advances 57,936 122 58,058
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Foreign exchange adjustments 2,247 4,784 7,031
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Disposal of Helix and Velocity portfolios (1,370,825) - (1,370,825)
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
30 June 2,840,570 52,999 2,893,569
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Cyprus Other Total
countries
2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
1 January 6,272,946 99,068 6,372,014
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Rescheduled loans measured at FVPL on
adoption of IFRS 9 (341,765) - (341,765)
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in the basis of calculation of
gross carrying value (IFRS 9 Grossing
up adjustment) 416,093 3,678 419,771
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Restated balance at 1 January 6,347,274 102,746 6,450,020
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Transfer between geographical areas 4,465 (4,465) -
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
New loans and advances rescheduled in
the period 147,624 522 148,146
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Assets no longer classified as rescheduled
(including repayments) (703,140) (2,738) (705,878)
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Applied in writing off rescheduled loans
and advances (599,686) (504) (600,190)
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Interest accrued on rescheduled loans
and advances 88,378 21 88,399
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
Foreign exchange adjustments 2,313 (3,556) (1,243)
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
30 June 5,287,228 92,026 5,379,254
----------------- ------------------- -------------------
The classification as rescheduled loans is discontinued when all EBA
criteria for the discontinuation of the classification as forborne
exposure are met. These are set out in EBA Final draft Implementing
Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting and non--performing
exposures.
The below tables present the Group's rescheduled loans and advances
to customers by staging, industry sector, geography and business line
classification excluding those classified as held for sale, as well
as ECL allowances and tangible collateral held for rescheduled loans.
Cyprus Other Total
countries
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 1 285,953 114 286,067
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 2 531,221 - 531,221
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 3 1,804,397 52,885 1,857,282
--------------- ------------------- --------------
POCI 218,999 - 218,999
--------------- ------------------- --------------
2,840,570 52,999 2,893,569
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Cyprus Other Total
countries
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 1 508,664 120 508,784
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 2 376,794 24 376,818
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 3 2,001,947 48,662 2,050,609
--------------- ------------------- --------------
POCI 266,263 - 266,263
--------------- ------------------- --------------
3,153,668 48,806 3,202,474
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Fair value of collateral
Cyprus Other Total
countries
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 1 269,814 101 269,915
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 2 470,732 - 470,732
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 3 1,460,076 17,695 1,477,771
--------------- ------------------- --------------
POCI 202,477 - 202,477
--------------- ------------------- --------------
2,403,099 17,796 2,420,895
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Cyprus Other Total
countries
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 1 480,611 101 480,712
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 2 327,142 21 327,163
--------------- ------------------- --------------
Stage 3 1,631,012 11,204 1,642,216
--------------- ------------------- --------------
POCI 248,691 - 248,691
--------------- ------------------- --------------
2,687,456 11,326 2,698,782
--------------- ------------------- --------------
The fair value of collateral presented above has been computed based
on the extent that the collateral mitigates credit risk.
Credit risk concentration
Cyprus Other Total
30 June 2019 countries
By economic activity EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Trade 221,193 21,378 242,571
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Manufacturing 76,744 5,414 82,158
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Hotels and catering 123,332 - 123,332
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Construction 349,476 579 350,055
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Real estate 189,355 12,471 201,826
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Private individuals 1,615,596 143 1,615,739
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Professional and other services 194,123 13,011 207,134
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Other sectors 70,751 3 70,754
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
2,840,570 52,999 2,893,569
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Cyprus Other Total
30 June 2019 countries
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Corporate 314,139 49,031 363,170
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
SMEs 151,510 3,854 155,364
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Retail
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- housing 445,276 - 445,276
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- consumer, credit cards and other 136,360 114 136,474
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Restructuring
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- corporate 277,854 - 277,854
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs 270,470 - 270,470
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail housing 331,639 - 331,639
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail other 136,546 - 136,546
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Recoveries
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- corporate 51,792 - 51,792
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs 126,588 - 126,588
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail housing 313,518 - 313,518
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail other 241,131 - 241,131
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
International banking services 40,344 - 40,344
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Wealth management 3,403 - 3,403
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
2,840,570 52,999 2,893,569
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
30 June 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Corporate 82,084 197,384 80,973 2,729 363,170
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
SMEs 33,494 67,947 51,396 2,527 155,364
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- housing 115,777 105,831 218,958 4,710 445,276
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 25,192 23,626 85,393 2,263 136,474
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate 167 69,520 183,964 24,203 277,854
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs 21,114 37,752 195,972 15,632 270,470
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing 4,123 3,123 317,216 7,177 331,639
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other 859 549 131,937 3,201 136,546
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate - - 40,014 11,778 51,792
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs - - 89,540 37,048 126,588
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing - - 255,187 58,331 313,518
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other - - 192,848 48,283 241,131
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
International
banking
services 2,741 25,489 11,946 168 40,344
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Wealth management 516 - 1,938 949 3,403
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
286,067 531,221 1,857,282 218,999 2,893,569
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Cyprus Other Total
31 December 2018 countries
By economic activity EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Trade 245,919 20,430 266,349
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Manufacturing 84,267 2,729 86,996
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Hotels and catering 123,596 1 123,597
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Construction 373,539 532 374,071
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Real estate 221,011 13,186 234,197
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Private individuals 1,761,663 166 1,761,829
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Professional and other services 249,607 11,761 261,368
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Other sectors 94,066 1 94,067
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
3,153,668 48,806 3,202,474
---------------- -------------------- ---------------
Cyprus Other Total
31 December 2018 countries
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Corporate 337,316 45,192 382,508
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
SMEs 207,000 3,466 210,466
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Retail
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- housing 568,879 - 568,879
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- consumer, credit cards and other 172,559 124 172,683
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Restructuring
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- corporate 353,210 24 353,234
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs 363,465 - 363,465
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail housing 382,478 - 382,478
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail other 177,241 - 177,241
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Recoveries
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- corporate 64,698 - 64,698
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- SMEs 139,309 - 139,309
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail housing 222,244 - 222,244
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
-- retail other 117,573 - 117,573
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
International banking services 43,698 - 43,698
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Wealth management 3,998 - 3,998
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
3,153,668 48,806 3,202,474
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
31 December 2018 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 POCI Total
By business line EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Corporate 98,485 154,531 126,186 3,306 382,508
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
SMEs 67,513 63,170 75,310 4,473 210,466
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Retail
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- housing 246,922 45,090 271,988 4,879 568,879
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- consumer, credit
cards and other 46,012 17,148 107,184 2,339 172,683
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Restructuring
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate 7,903 44,505 236,389 64,437 353,234
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs 31,579 27,729 281,415 22,742 363,465
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing 3,800 871 369,482 8,325 382,478
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other 1,468 153 171,789 3,831 177,241
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Recoveries
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- corporate - - 49,759 14,939 64,698
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- SMEs - - 102,355 36,954 139,309
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail housing - - 165,738 56,506 222,244
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
-- retail other - - 76,716 40,857 117,573
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
International
banking
services 4,174 23,621 14,185 1,718 43,698
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
Wealth management 928 - 2,113 957 3,998
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
508,784 376,818 2,050,609 266,263 3,202,474
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------
ECL allowances
Cyprus Other Total
countries
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 1 2,551 - 2,551
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 2 15,713 - 15,713
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 3 612,120 39,940 652,060
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
POCI 80,193 - 80,193
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
710,577 39,940 750,517
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Cyprus Other Total
countries
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 1 4,122 - 4,122
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 2 8,613 - 8,613
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
Stage 3 589,372 7,513 596,885
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
POCI 85,412 - 85,412
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
687,519 7,513 695,032
----------------- ------------------- ----------------
30. Risk management -- Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices
namely from changes in interest rates, exchange rates, property and
security prices. The Market Risk department is responsible for monitoring
the risk resulting from such changes with the objective to minimise
the impact on earnings and capital. The department also monitors
liquidity risk and credit risk with counterparties and countries.
It is also responsible for monitoring compliance with the various
market risk policies and procedures.
The Group considers that the profile of its market risk has remained
similar to the one prevailing at 31 December 2018 as presented in
Note 47 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group
for the year 2018.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk refers to the current or prospective risk to Group's capital and earnings arising from adverse movements in interest rates that affect the Group's banking book positions.
Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates.
Price risk
Equity securities price risk
The risk of loss from changes in the price of equity securities arises when there is an unfavourable change in the prices of equity securities held by the Group as investments.
Debt securities price risk
Debt securities price risk is the risk of loss as a result of adverse changes in the prices of debt securities held by the Group. Debt security prices change as the credit risk of the issuer changes and/or as the interest rate changes for fixed rate securities. The Group invests a significant part of its liquid assets in debt securities issued mostly by governments. The average Moody's Investors Service rating of the debt securities portfolio of the Group as at 30 June 2019 was A2 (31 December 2018: A1). The average rating excluding the Cyprus Government bonds and bonds from the Helix transaction as at 30 June 2019 was Aa1 (31 December 2018: Aa1). 31. Risk management -- Liquidity risk and funding Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to fully or promptly meet current and future payment obligations as and when they fall due. This risk includes the possibility that the Group may have to raise funding at high cost or sell assets at a discount to fully and promptly satisfy its obligations. It reflects the potential mismatch between incoming and outgoing payments, taking into account unexpected delays in repayment or unexpectedly high payment outflows. Liquidity risk involves both the risk of unexpected increases in the cost of funding of the portfolio of assets and the risk of being unable to liquidate a position in a timely manner on reasonable terms. In order to limit this risk, management aims to achieve diversified funding sources in addition to the Group's core deposit base, and has adopted a policy of managing assets with liquidity in mind and monitoring cash flows and liquidity on a daily basis. The Group has developed internal control processes and contingency plans for managing liquidity risk.
Management and structure
The Board of Directors sets the Group's Liquidity Risk Appetite being the level of risk at which the Group should operate. The Board of Directors, through its Risk Committee, approves the Liquidity Policy Statement and reviews almost at every meeting the liquidity position of the Group. The ALCO is responsible for setting the policies for the effective management and monitoring of liquidity across the Group. Group Treasury is responsible for liquidity management at Group level to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory liquidity requirements and provide direction as to the actions to be taken regarding liquidity needs. Group Treasury assesses on a continuous basis, and informs ALCO at regular time intervals, the adequacy of the liquid assets and takes the necessary actions to ensure a comfortable liquidity position. Liquidity is also monitored daily by Market Risk, which is an independent department responsible for monitoring compliance with both internal policies and limits, and with the limits set by the regulatory authorities. Market Risk reports to ALCO the regulatory liquidity position of the Group, at least monthly. It also provides the results of various stress tests to ALCO at least quarterly. Liquidity is monitored and managed on an ongoing basis through: (i) Risk appetite: established Group Risk Appetite together with the appropriate limits for the management of all risks including liquidity risk. (ii) Liquidity policy: sets the responsibilities for managing liquidity risk as well as the framework, limits and stress test assumptions. (iii) Liquidity limits: a number of internal and regulatory limits are monitored on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis. Where applicable, a traffic light system (RAG) has been introduced for the ratios, in order to raise flags when the ratios deteriorate. (iv) Early warning indicators: monitoring of a range of indicators for early signs of liquidity risk in the market or specific to the Group. These are designed to immediately identify the emergence of increased liquidity risk to maximise the time available to execute appropriate mitigating actions. (v) Liquidity Contingency Plan: maintenance of a Liquidity Contingency Plan (LCP) which is designed to provide a framework where a liquidity stress could be effectively managed. The LCP provides a communication plan and includes management actions to respond to liquidity stresses. (vi) Recovery Plan: the Group has developed a Recovery Plan (RP). The key objectives of the RP are to set key Recovery and Early Warning Indicators so as to monitor these consistently and to set in advance a range of recovery options to enable the Group to be adequately prepared to respond to stressed conditions and restore the Group's position.
Monitoring process
Daily The daily monitoring of customer flows and the stock of highly liquid assets is important to safeguard and ensure the uninterrupted operations of the Group's activities. Market risk prepares a daily report analysing the internal liquidity buffer and comparing it to the previous day's buffer. This report is made available to Group Treasury and Group Finance. In addition, Group Treasury monitors daily and intraday the customer inflows and outflows in the main currencies used by the Group. Market Risk also prepares daily stress testing for bank--specific, market wide and combined scenarios. The requirement is to have sufficient liquidity buffer to enable BOC PCL to survive a three month stress period, including capacity to raise funding under all scenarios. Moreover, an intraday liquidity stress test takes place to ensure that the Group maintains sufficient liquidity buffer in immediately accessible form, to enable it to meet the stressed intraday payments. The liquidity buffer is made up of: Banknotes, CBC balances (excluding the Minimum Reserve Requirements (MRR)), unpledged cash and nostro current accounts, as well as money market placements up to the stress horizon, available ECB credit line and market value net of haircut of unencumbered/available liquid bonds. These bonds are High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) as per the LCR definitions and/or ECB Eligible bonds.
The designing of the stress tests followed guidance and was based on the liquidity risk drivers which are recognised internationally by both the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and EBA SREP. The stress tests assumptions are included in the Group Liquidity Policy which is reviewed on an annual basis and approved by the Board. However, whenever it is considered appropriate to amend the assumptions during the year, approval is requested from ALCO and the Board Risk Committee. The main items shocked in the different scenarios are: deposit outflows, wholesale funding, loan repayments, off--balance sheet commitments, marketable securities and cash collateral for derivatives and repos. Weekly Market Risk prepares a report indicating the level of Liquid Assets including Credit Institutions Money Market Placements as per LCR definitions. Bi--Weekly report Market Risk prepares a liquidity report twice a month which is submitted to the ECB. The report includes information on the following: deposits breakdown, cash flow information, survival period, LCR ratio, rollover of funding, funding gap (through the Maturity ladder analysis), concentration of funding and collateral details. It concludes on the overall liquidity position of the Bank and describes the measures implemented and to be implemented in the short--term to improve liquidity position. Monthly Market Risk prepares reports monitoring compliance with internal and regulatory liquidity ratios requirements and submits them to the ALCO, the Executive Committee and the Board Risk Committee. It also calculates the expected flows under a stress scenario and compares them with the projected available liquidity buffer in order to calculate the survival days. The fixed deposit renewal rates, the percentage of IBU deposits over total deposits and the percentage of instant access deposits are also presented to the ALCO. The liquidity mismatch in the form of the Maturity Ladder report is also presented to ALCO and resulting mismatch between assets and liabilities is compared to previous month's mismatch. Market Risk reports the LCR and Additional Liquidity Monitoring Metrics (ALMM) to the CBC/ECB monthly. Group Treasury prepares a liquidity report which is submitted to the ALCO on a monthly basis. The report indicates the liquidity position of BOC PCL, data on monthly customer flows, as well as other important developments related to liquidity. Quarterly The results of the stress testing scenarios prepared daily are reported to ALCO and Board Risk Committee quarterly as part of the quarterly Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP) review. Market Risk reports the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) to the CBC/ECB quarterly as well as various other liquidity reports, included in the short term exercise of the SSM per their SREP guidelines. Annually The Group prepares on an annual basis its report on ILAAP. As part of the Group's procedures for monitoring and managing liquidity risk, there is a Group Liquidity Contingency Plan (LCP) for handling liquidity difficulties. The LCP details the steps to be taken in the event that liquidity problems arise, which escalate to a special meeting of the extended ALCO. The LCP sets out the members of this Committee and a series of the possible actions that can be taken. The LCP, which forms a part of the Group's Liquidity Policy, is reviewed by ALCO at least annually, during the ILAAP review. The ALCO submits the updated Liquidity Policy with its recommendations to the Board through the Board Risk Committee for approval. The approved Liquidity Policy is notified to the SSM.
Liquidity ratios
The Group LCR presented in the table below, is calculated based on the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61. It is designed to establish a minimum level of high--quality liquid assets sufficient to meet an acute stress lasting for 30 calendar days. As from 1 January 2018, the minimum requirement is 100%.
The Group's LCR ratio at 30 June 2019 was 253% (31 December 2018: 231%)
Main sources of funding
During the six months ended 30 June 2019 and the year ended 31 December 2018, the Group's main sources of funding were its deposit base and central bank funding, through the Eurosystem monetary policy operations. As at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018, ECB funding was at EUR830 million in the form of 4--Year TLTRO II.
Funding to subsidiaries
The funding provided by BOC PCL to its subsidiaries for liquidity purposes is repayable as per the terms of the respective agreements. Any new funding to subsidiaries requires approval from the ECB and the CBC.
Collateral requirements
The carrying values of the Group's encumbered assets as at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018 are summarised below:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
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Cash and other liquid assets 128,743 118,627
------------------ -------------------
Investments 292,317 737,587
------------------ -------------------
Loans and advances 2,584,294 2,528,241
------------------ -------------------
3,005,354 3,384,455
------------------ -------------------
Cash is mainly used to cover collateral required for (i) derivatives
and repurchase transactions and (ii) trade finance transactions and
guarantees issued. It is also used as part of the supplementary assets
for the covered bond.
Investments are mainly used as collateral for repurchase transactions
with commercial banks, supplementary assets for the covered bond and
with the ECB.
Loans and advances indicated as encumbered as at 30 June 2019 and
31 December 2018 are mainly used as collateral for funding from ECB
and the covered bond.
Loans and advances to customers include mortgage loans of a nominal
amount EUR1,005 million as at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR1,009
million) in Cyprus, pledged as collateral for the covered bond issued
by BOC PCL in 2011 under its Covered Bond Programme. Furthermore as
at 30 June 2019 housing loans of a nominal amount EUR1,570 million
(31 December 2018: EUR1,543 million) in Cyprus are pledged as collateral
for the funding from the ECB (Note 20).
BOC PCL maintains a Covered Bond Programme set up under the Cyprus
Covered Bonds legislation and the Covered Bonds Directive of the CBC.
Under the Covered Bond Programme, BOC PCL has in issue covered bonds
of EUR650 million secured by residential mortgages originated in Cyprus.
On 6 June 2018, the terms of the covered bonds have been amended to
extend the maturity date to 12 December 2021 and set the interest
rate to 3 months Euribor plus 2.50% on a quarterly basis. The covered
bonds are traded on the Luxemburg Bourse. The covered bonds have a
conditional Pass--Through structure. All the bonds are held by BOC
PCL. The covered bonds are eligible collateral for the Eurosystem
credit operations and are placed as collateral for accessing funding
from the ECB.
32. Capital management
The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure
compliance with the relevant regulatory capital requirements and
to maintain strong credit ratings and healthy capital adequacy ratios
in order to support its business and maximise shareholders' value.
The Group follows the EU Regulations, primarily the CRR and CRD IV
and any other decisions or circulars issued by the regulators, ECB
and CBC with respect to the capital adequacy calculations.
The Group and BOC PCL have complied with the minimum capital requirements
(Pillar I and Pillar II).
The insurance subsidiaries of the Group comply with the requirements
of the Superintendent of Insurance including the minimum solvency
ratio. The regulated investment firms of the Group comply with the
regulatory capital requirements of the CySEC laws and regulations.
Additional information on regulatory capital is disclosed in the
Additional Risk and Capital Management Disclosures, including Pillar
3 semi--annual disclosures (unaudited), which are available on the
Group's website www.bankofcyprus.com (Investor Relations).
33. Related party transactions
Related parties of the Group include associates and joint ventures,
key management personnel, Board of Directors and their connected
persons.
Fees and emoluments of members of the Board of Directors and other key management personnel
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
------------------- -------------------
Director emoluments EUR000 EUR000
------------------- -------------------
Executives
------------------- -------------------
Salaries and other short term benefits 1,248 1,225
------------------- -------------------
Employer's contributions 62 49
------------------- -------------------
Retirement benefit plan costs 109 108
------------------- -------------------
1,419 1,382
------------------- -------------------
Non--executives
------------------- -------------------
Fees 499 452
------------------- -------------------
Total directors' emoluments 1,918 1,834
------------------- -------------------
Other key management personnel emoluments
------------------- -------------------
Salaries and other short term benefits 1,425 1,606
------------------- -------------------
Employer's contributions 76 104
------------------- -------------------
Retirement benefit plan costs 63 65
------------------- -------------------
Total other key management personnel emoluments 1,564 1,775
------------------- -------------------
Total 3,482 3,609
------------------- -------------------
Other key management personnel emoluments for the six months ended
30 June 2018 include an amount of EUR367 thousand which relates to
emoluments of key management personnel of Bank of Cyprus UK Limited,
which was disposed of in November 2018.
The fees of the non--executive Directors include fees as members of
the Board of Directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well
as of committees of the Board of Directors.
Other key management personnel
The other key management personnel emoluments include the remuneration
of the members of the Executive Committee since the date of their
appointment to the Committee and other members of the management
team who report directly to the Chief Executive Officer or to the
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Aggregate amounts outstanding and additional transactions
The table below shows the loans and advances, deposits and other
credit balances held by the directors and their connected persons,
as at the balance sheet date:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
------------------ ------------------
Loans and advances
------------------ ------------------
-- members of the Board of Directors and other
key management personnel 2,325 2,476
------------------ ------------------
-- connected persons 371 381
------------------ ------------------
2,696 2,857
------------------ ------------------
Deposits
------------------ ------------------
-- members of the Board of Directors and other
key management personnel 1,387 1,575
------------------ ------------------
-- connected persons 1,964 3,122
------------------ ------------------
3,351 4,697
------------------ ------------------
Accruals and other liabilities
------------------ ------------------
-- balances with entity providing key management
personnel services 5,061 5,108
------------------ ------------------
The above table does not include period/year--end balances for members
of the Board of Directors and their connected persons who resigned
during the period/year.
All transactions with members of the Board of Directors and their
connected persons are made on normal business terms as for comparable
transactions, including interest rates, with customers of a similar
credit standing. A number of loans and advances have been extended
to other key management personnel on the same terms as those applicable
to the rest of the Group's employees and their connected persons
on the same terms as those of customers.
Connected persons include spouses, minor children and companies in
which directors/other key management personnel, hold directly or
indirectly, at least 20% of the voting shares in a general meeting,
or act as executive director or exercise control of the entities
in any way.
Additional to members of the Board of Directors, related parties
include entities providing key management personnel services to the
Group.
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
-------------------- --------------------
EUR000 EUR000
-------------------- --------------------
Interest income for the period 30 40
-------------------- --------------------
Interest expense on deposits for the period 3 26
-------------------- --------------------
Commission income for the period 1 7
-------------------- --------------------
Insurance premium income for the period 75 72
-------------------- --------------------
Subscriptions and insurance expenses for the period 611 -
-------------------- --------------------
Staff costs, consultancy and restructuring expenses
with entity providing key management personnel
services 6,617 10,481
-------------------- --------------------
Interest income and expense are disclosed for the period during which
they were members of the Board of Directors or served as key management
personnel.
In addition to loans and advances, there were contingent liabilities
and commitments in respect of members of the Board of Directors and
their connected persons, mainly in the form of documentary credits,
guarantees and commitments to lend, amounting to EUR15 thousand (31
December 2018: EUR37 thousand).
There were also contingent liabilities and commitments to other key
management personnel and their connected persons amounting to EUR424
thousand (31 December 2018: EUR402 thousand).
The total unsecured amount of the loans and advances and contingent
liabilities and commitments to members of the Board of Directors,
key management personnel and other connected persons (using forced--sale
values for tangible collaterals and assigning no value to other types
of collaterals) at 30 June 2019 amounted to EUR502 thousand (31 December
2018: EUR532 thousand).
At 30 June 2019 the Group has a deposit of EUR4,201 thousand (31 December
2018: EUR4,086 thousand) with Piraeus Bank SA, in which Mr Arne Berggren
is a non--executive Director. The Group has also provided certain
indemnities to Piraeus Bank SA as part of the disposal of Kyprou Leasing
SA in 2015.
During the period ended 30 June 2019 premiums of EUR17 thousand (corresponding
period of 2018: EUR19 thousand) and claims of EUR690 thousand (corresponding
period 2018: EUR1 thousand) were paid between the members of the Board
of Directors of the Company and their connected persons and the insurance
subsidiaries of the Group.
There were no other transactions during the six months ended 30 June
2019 and the year ended 31 December 2018 with connected persons of
the current members of the Board of Directors or with any members
who resigned during the period/year.
34. Group companies
The main subsidiary companies and branches included in the consolidated
financial statements of the Group, their country of incorporation,
their activities and the percentage held by the Company (directly
or indirectly) as at 30 June 2019 are:
Company Country Activities Percentage
holding
(%)
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Ireland Holding company n/a
Public Limited Company
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Bank of Cyprus Public Company
Ltd Cyprus Commercial bank 100
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The Cyprus Investment and
Securities Corporation Investment banking, asset
Ltd (CISCO) Cyprus management and brokerage 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
General Insurance of Cyprus
Ltd Cyprus General insurance 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
EuroLife Ltd Cyprus Life insurance 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Kermia Ltd Cyprus Property trading and development 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Kermia Properties & Investments
Ltd Cyprus Property trading and development 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Global Balanced Fund of
Funds Salamis Variable
Capital Investment Company
PLC (formerly Cytrustees
Investment Public Company
Ltd) Cyprus UCITS Fund 61
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
LCP Holdings and Investments
Public Ltd Cyprus Holding company 67
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Card processing transaction
JCC Payment Systems Ltd Cyprus services 75
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
CLR Investment Fund Public
Ltd Cyprus Investment company 20
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Auction Yard Ltd Cyprus Auction company 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
BOC Secretarial Company
Ltd Cyprus Secretarial services 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Land development and operation
S.Z. Eliades Leisure Ltd Cyprus of a golf resort 70
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Management administration
and safekeeping of UCITS
BOC Asset Management Ltd Cyprus Units 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Greece Administration of guarantees n/a
Ltd (branch of BOC PCL) and holding of real estate
properties
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Collection of the existing
portfolio of receivables,
BOC Asset Management Romania including third party
S.A. Romania collections 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
MC Investment Assets Management Problem asset management
LLC Russia company 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
Problem asset management
Fortuna Astrum Ltd Serbia company 100
-------- --------------------------------- ----------
In addition to the above companies, at 30 June 2019 BOC PCL had 100%
shareholding in the companies listed below whose activity is the
ownership and management of immovable property:
Cyprus: Belvesi Properties Ltd, Hamura Properties Ltd, Legamon Properties
Ltd, Domilas Properties Ltd, Noleta Properties Ltd, Tolmeco Properties
Ltd, Arlona Properties Ltd, Dilero Properties Ltd, Ensolo Properties
Ltd, Folimo Properties Ltd, Pelika Properties Ltd, Cobhan Properties
Ltd, Bramwell Properties Ltd, Birkdale Properties Ltd, Innerwick
Properties Ltd, Ramendi Properties Ltd, Ligisimo Properties Ltd,
Nalmosa Properties Ltd, Emovera Properties Ltd, Estaga Properties
Ltd, Skellom Properties Ltd, Blodar Properties Ltd, Tebane Properties
Ltd, Cranmer Properties Ltd, Vieman Ltd, Les Coraux Estates Ltd,
Natakon Company Ltd, Oceania Ltd, Dominion Industries Ltd, Ledra
Estate Ltd, EuroLife Properties Ltd, Laiki Lefkothea Center Ltd,
Labancor Ltd, Steparco Ltd, Joberco Ltd, Zecomex Ltd, Domita Estates
Ltd, Memdes Estates Ltd, Thryan Properties Ltd, Edoric Properties
Ltd, Canosa Properties Ltd, Kernland Properties Ltd, Jobelis Properties
Ltd, Melsolia Properties Ltd, Koralmon Properties Ltd, Kedonian Properties
Ltd, Lasteno Properties Ltd, Spacous Properties Ltd, Calinora Properties
Ltd, Marcozaco Properties Ltd, Soluto Properties Ltd, Solomaco Properties
Ltd, Linaland Properties Ltd, Andaz Properties Ltd, Unital Properties
Ltd, Neraland Properties Ltd, Wingstreet Properties Ltd, Nolory Properties
Ltd, Lynoco Properties Ltd, Fitrus Properties Ltd, Lisbo Properties
Ltd, Mantinec Properties Ltd, Syniga Properties Ltd, Colar Properties
Ltd, Irisa Properties Ltd, Provezaco Properties Ltd, Hillbay Properties
Ltd, Ofraco Properties Ltd, Forenaco Properties Ltd, Hovita Properties
Ltd, Badrul Properties Ltd, Astromeria Properties Ltd, Orzo Properties
Ltd, Regetona Properties Ltd, Arcandello Properties Ltd, Camela Properties
Ltd, Subworld Properties Ltd, Jongeling Properties Ltd, Introserve
Properties Ltd, Cereas Properties Ltd, Fareland Properties Ltd, Sindelaco
Properties Ltd, Barosca Properties Ltd, Fogland Properties Ltd, Tebasco
Properties Ltd, Homirova Properties Ltd, Valecross Properties Ltd,
Altco Properties Ltd, Marisaco Properties Ltd, Olivero Properties
Ltd, Jaselo Properties Ltd, Elosa Properties Ltd, Flona Properties
Ltd, Toreva Properties Ltd, Resoma Properties Ltd, Mostero Properties
Ltd, Helal Properties Ltd, Yossi Properties Ltd, Gozala Properties
Ltd, Pendalo Properties Ltd, Frontyard Properties Ltd, Bonsova Properties
Ltd, Nasebia Properties Ltd, Garmozy Properties Ltd, Palmco Properties
Ltd, Thermano Properties Ltd, Indene Properties Ltd, Ingane Properties
Ltd, Venicous Properties Ltd, Lorman Properties Ltd, Eracor Properties
Ltd, Rulemon Properties Ltd, Thelemic Properties Ltd, Maledico Properties
Ltd, Dentorio Properties Ltd, Valioco Properties Ltd, Bascone Properties
Ltd, Balasec Properties Ltd, Bendolio Properties Ltd, Diafor Properties
Ltd, Kartama Properties Ltd, Paradexia Properties Ltd, Paramina Properties
Ltd, Nouralia Properties Ltd, Resocot Properties Ltd, Soblano Properties
Ltd, Talamon Properties Ltd, Weinar Properties Ltd, Zemialand Properties
Ltd, Asianco Properties Ltd, Cimonia Properties Ltd, Coeval Properties
Ltd, Comenal Properties Ltd, Finevo Properties Ltd, Ganina Properties
Ltd, Intelamon Properties Ltd, Kenelyne Properties Ltd, Mazima Properties
Ltd, Nesia Properties Ltd, Nigora Properties Ltd, Riveland Properties
Ltd, Rosalica Properties Ltd, Secretsky Properties Ltd, Senadaco
Properties Ltd, Tasabo Properties Ltd, Venetolio Properties Ltd,
Zandexo Properties Ltd, Flymoon Properties Ltd, Meriaco Properties
Ltd, Odolo Properties Ltd, Calandomo Properties Ltd, Molemo Properties
Ltd, Nivamo Properties Ltd, Edilia Properties Ltd, Icazo Properties
Ltd, Limoro Properties Ltd, Rofeno Properties Ltd, Samilo Properties
Ltd, Jalimo Properties Ltd, Sendilo Properties Ltd and Prodino Properties
Ltd.
Romania: Otherland Properties Dorobanti SRL, Battersee Real Estate
SRL, Trecoda Real Estate SRL, Green Hills Properties SRL, Bocaland
Properties SRL, Romaland Properties SRL, Imoreth Properties SRL,
Inroda Properties SRL, Tantora Properties SRL, Zunimar Properties
SRL, Allioma Properties SRL and Nikaba Properties SRL.
Further, at 30 June 2019 BOC PCL had 100% shareholding in Obafemi
Holdings Ltd, Stamoland Properties Ltd, Unoplan Properties Ltd and
Gosman Properties Ltd.
Additionally, BOC PCL holds 64% in Nicosia Mall Management (NMM)
Limited, Nicosia Mall Finance (NMF) Limited, Nicosia Mall Holdings
(NMH) Limited and Nicosia Mall Property (NMP) Ltd.
The main activities of the above companies are the holding of shares
and other investments and the provision of services except for Nicosia
Mall Property (NMP) Ltd whose activity is the ownership and management
of immovable property.
At 30 June 2019 BOC PCL had 100% shareholding in the companies listed
below which are reserved to accept property:
Cyprus: Tavoni Properties Ltd, Amary Properties Ltd, Holstone Properties
Ltd, Alepar Properties Ltd, Cramonco Properties Ltd, Monata Properties
Ltd, Aktilo Properties Ltd, Alezia Properties Ltd, Aparno Properties
Ltd, Enelo Properties Ltd, Mikosa Properties Ltd, Stormino Properties
Ltd, Petrassimo Properties Ltd, Stevolo Properties Ltd, Baleland
Properties Ltd, Lomenia Properties Ltd, Vemoto Properties Ltd, Vertilia
Properties Ltd, Zenoplus Properties Ltd, Carilo Properties Limited,
Gelimo Properties Limited, Rifelo Properties Limited, Avaleto Properties
Limited, Midelox Properties Limited, Ameleto Properties Limited,
Orilema Properties Limited, Montira Properties Limited, Larizemo
Properties Limited and Olisto Properties Limited.
Romania: Selilar Properties SRL.
In addition, BOC PCL holds 100% of the following intermediate holding
companies:
Cyprus: Otherland Properties Ltd, Battersee Properties Ltd, Trecoda
Properties Ltd, Bonayia Properties Ltd, Bocaland Properties Ltd,
Commonland Properties Ltd, Romaland Properties Ltd, Fledgego Properties
Ltd, Janoland Properties Ltd, Loneland Properties Ltd, Frozenport
Properties Ltd, Imoreth Properties Ltd, Inroda Properties Ltd, Melgred
Properties Ltd, Tantora Properties Ltd, Zunimar Properties Ltd, Selilar
Properties Ltd, Nikaba Properties Ltd, Allioma Properties Ltd, Landanafield
Properties Ltd and Hydrobius Ltd.
BOC PCL also holds 100% of the following companies which are inactive:
Cyprus: Laiki Bank (Nominees) Ltd, Thames Properties Ltd, Paneuropean
Ltd, Philiki Ltd, Cyprialife Ltd, Imperial Life Assurance Ltd, Philiki
Management Services Ltd, Nelcon Transport Co. Ltd, Ilera Properties
Ltd, Weinco Properties Ltd, Renalandia Properties Ltd, Crolandia
Properties Ltd, Iperi Properties Ltd, Finerose Properties Ltd, Fantasio
Properties Ltd, Demoro Properties Ltd, Elosis Properties Ltd, Polkima
Properties Ltd, Pariza Properties Ltd, Prosilia Properties Ltd, Otoba
Properties Ltd, Dolapo Properties Ltd, Nivoco Properties Ltd, CYCMC
II Ltd, CYCMC III Ltd and CYCMC IV Ltd.
Greece: Kyprou Zois (branch of EuroLife Ltd), Kyprou Asfalistiki
(branch of General Insurance of Cyprus Ltd), Kyprou Commercial SA
and Kyprou Properties SA.
All Group companies are accounted for as subsidiaries using the full
consolidation method. All companies listed above, except from Global
Balanced Fund of Funds Salamis Variable Capital Investment Company
PLC which is a UCITS Fund, have share capital consisting of ordinary
shares.
Control over CLR Investment Fund Public Ltd (CLR) and its subsidiaries
without substantial shareholding
The Group considers that it exercises control over CLR and its subsidiaries
(Europrofit Capital Investors Public Limited, Axxel Ventures Limited
and CLR Private Equity Limited) through control of the members of
the Board of Directors and is exposed to variable returns through
its holding.
Dissolution and disposal of subsidiaries
As at 30 June 2019, the following subsidiaries were in the process
of dissolution or in the process of being struck off: Bank of Cyprus
(Channel Islands) Ltd, BC Romanoland Properties Ltd, Blindingqueen
Properties Ltd, Buchuland Properties Ltd, Corner LLC, Diners Club
(Cyprus) Ltd, Fairford Properties Ltd, Frozenport Properties SRL,
Leasing Finance LLC, Loneland Properties SRL, Melgred Properties
SRL, Mirodi Properties Ltd, Nallora Properties Ltd, Omiks Finance
LLC, Salecom Ltd, Sylvesta Properties Ltd and Unknownplan Properties
Ltd.
Bank of Cyprus Romania (Romanian branch), BOC Ventures Ltd, Lameland
Properties Ltd, Calomland Properties Ltd, Pittsburg Properties Ltd
and Kyprou Finance (NL) B.V. were dissolved during the six months
ended 30 June 2019. Asendo Properties Ltd, Gylito Properties Ltd,
Lamezoco Properties Ltd, Timeland Properties Ltd, Spaceglowing Properties
Ltd, Pamaco Platres Complex Ltd, Racotino Properties Ltd, Rondemio
Properties Ltd, Rylico Properties Ltd, Vatino Properties Ltd, Valecast
Properties Ltd, Teresan Properties Ltd, Virevo Properties Ltd, Armozio
Properties Ltd, Garveno Properties Ltd, Dorfilo Properties Ltd, Barway
Properties Ltd, Bokeno Properties Ltd, Sailoma Properties Ltd, Fodilo
Properties Ltd, Gordian Holdings Limited (formerly CYCMC I Ltd),
Citlali Properties Ltd, Livena Properties Ltd and Volparo Properties
Ltd were disposed of during the six months ended 30 June 2019.
During the six months ended 30 June 2019, the Group disposed of its
entire shareholding in Cyreit, and subsequently its indirect holding
in the following Cyreit's subsidiaries: Smooland Properties Ltd,
Threefield Properties Ltd, Vameron Properties Ltd, Bascot Properties
Ltd, Vanemar Properties Ltd, Consoly Properties Ltd, Alomnia Properties
Ltd, Artozaco Properties Ltd, Elizano Properties Ltd, Letimo Properties
Ltd, Allodica Properties Ltd, Wiceco Properties Ltd, Primaco Properties
Ltd, Arleta Properties Ltd, Kuvena Properties Ltd, Nuca Properties
Ltd, Orleania Properties Ltd, Ravenica Properties Ltd, Rouena Properties
Ltd, Lancast Properties Ltd and Azemo Properties Ltd.
35. Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries
35.1 Acquisitions during 2019
There were no acquisitions during the six months ended 30 June 2019.
35.2 Disposals during 2019
35.2.1 Disposal of Cyreit
In June 2019, the Group completed the sale of its entire holding
of 88.2% in Cyreit.
The carrying value of the BOC PCL's share of assets and liabilities
disposed of as at the date of their disposal are presented below:
Assets EUR000
Loans and advances to banks 7,980
---------------------------
Investment properties 133,401
---------------------------
141,381
---------------------------
Liabilities
---------------------------
Other liabilities (314)
---------------------------
Net identifiable assets sold 141,067
---------------------------
The purchase consideration amounts to EUR139,760 thousand. The disposal
resulted in a loss of EUR1,307 thousand disclosed within 'Net losses
from revaluation and disposal of investment properties'.
The net cash flows of Cyreit are as follows:
30 June 30 June
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
--------------------- -----------------------
Net cash inflow for the period from operating
activities 1,330 652
--------------------- -----------------------
There were no cash equivalents as at the date of disposal.
35.3 Acquisitions during 2018
There were no acquisitions during the six months ended 30 June 2018.
35.4 Disposals during 2018
There were no disposals during the six months ended 30 June 2018.
36. Investments in associates and joint venture
Carrying value of the investments in associates and joint venture
Percentage holdings 30 June 31 December 2018
2019
(%) EUR000 EUR000
------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
(Note 19) 49.9 - 114,637
------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
Apollo Global Equity Fund of Funds
Variable Capital Investment Company
Plc 31.6 2,191 -
------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
Aris Capital Management LLC 30.0 - -
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Rosequeens Properties Limited 33.3 - -
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Rosequeens Properties SRL 33.3 - -
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Tsiros (Agios Tychon) Ltd 50.0 - -
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M.S. (Skyra) Vassas Ltd 15.0 - -
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D.J. Karapatakis & Sons Limited 7.5 - -
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Rodhagate Entertainment Ltd 7.5 - -
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Fairways Automotive Holdings Ltd 45.0 - -
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2,191 114,637
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Investments in associates
CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
The holding in CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd of 49.9% had been acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013. The share of profit from associate for the six months ended 30 June 2019 amounts to EUR5,312 thousand (corresponding period 2018: EUR4,589 thousand profit). In June 2019 BOC PCL signed a binding agreement to sell its entire shareholding to CNP Assurances S. A. who owns the remaining 50.1% and is the controlling party. The sale consideration of EUR97.5 million is payable in cash on completion and the accounting loss from the sale is estimated at c.EUR26 million. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2019. The investment in associate is classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2019 (Note 19). Apollo Global Equity Fund of Funds Variable Capital Investment Company Plc (Apollo) The Group holds effectively 31.6% of the UCITS of Apollo due to gradual redemption of the other holders of Apollo. The Group considers that it exercises significant influence over Apollo even though no Board representation exists, because due to its UCITS holdings, it possesses the power to potentially appoint members of the Board of Directors. Rosequeens Properties Limited and Rosequeens Properties SRL The Group effectively owns 33.3% of the share capital of Rosequeens Properties SRL which is incorporated in Romania and owns a shopping mall in Romania. The shareholding was acquired after BOC PCL took part in a public auction for the settlement of customer loan balances amounting to approximately EUR21 million. The Group's share of net assets of the associate at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018 had nil accounting value as the net assets of the associate had a negative balance. Aris Capital Management LLC The Group's holding in Aris Capital Management LLC of 30.0% was transferred to the Group following the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank. The investment is considered to be fully impaired and its value is restricted to zero. M.S. (Skyra) Vassas Ltd In the context of its loan restructuring activities, the Group acquired 15.0% interest in the share capital of M.S. (Skyra) Vassas Ltd. M.S. (Skyra) Vassas Ltd is the parent company of a group of companies (Skyra Vassas group) with operations in the production, processing and distribution of aggregates (crushed stone and sand) and provision of other construction materials, and services based on core products such as ready--mix concrete, asphalt and packing of aggregates. The Group considers that it exercises significant influence over the Skyra Vassas group as the Group has the power to have representation to the Board of Directors and to vote for matters relating to the relevant activities of the business. The investment is considered to be fully impaired and its value is restricted to zero. D.J. Karapatakis & Sons Limited and Rodhagate Entertainment Ltd In the context of its loan restructuring activities, the Group acquired 7.5% interest in the share capital of D.J. Karapatakis & Sons Limited and Rodhagate Entertainment Ltd, operating in leisure, tourism, film and entertainment industries in Cyprus. The Group considers that it exercises significant influence over the two companies as the Group has the power to have representation to the Board of Directors and to vote for matters relating to the relevant activities of the business. The investments are considered to be fully impaired and their value is restricted to zero. Fairways Automotive Holdings Ltd In the context of its loan restructuring activities, the Group acquired 45.0% interest in the share capital of Fairways Automotive Holdings Ltd. Fairways Automotive Holdings Ltd is the parent company of Fairways Ltd operating in the import and trading of motor vehicles and spare parts. The Group considers that it exercises significant influence over the company. The investment is considered to be fully impaired and its value is restricted to zero.
Investment in joint venture
Tsiros (Agios Tychon) Ltd The Group holds a 50.0% shareholding in Tsiros (Agios Tychon) Ltd. The shareholder agreement with the other shareholder of Tsiros (Agios Tychon) Ltd stipulates a number of matters which require consent by both shareholders, therefore the Group considers that it jointly controls the company. The carrying value of Tsiros (Ayios Tychon) Ltd is restricted to zero. The percentage holdings are in ordinary shares or membership interests. 37. Events after the reporting period 37.1 ESTIA Memorandum of Understanding In July 2019 the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the banks and the Government for participation in the Estia scheme, which is underway for official launch in September 2019. ESTIA is a scheme aimed at addressing NPEs backed by primary residence, announced by the Government in July 2018. According to the timeline provided by the Government, the application submissions will occur from September to mid--November 2019 with evaluation by the banks running concurrently until the end of November 2019. During the forth quarter of 2019, the participating banks will offer restructuring solutions to the applicants and simultaneously the applications will be reviewed and approved by the Government. The first payment of the state subsidy installment is expected to occur between December 2019 and April 2020.
Independent review report to Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company
Report on the consolidated condensed interim financial statements
Our conclusion
We have reviewed Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company's (the 'company') (together with its subsidiaries the 'group') consolidated condensed interim financial statements (the 'interim financial statements') in the interim financial report for the six month period ended 30 June 2019 ('interim financial report'). Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union and the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
What we have reviewed
The interim financial statements, comprising:
-- the interim consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2019;
-- the interim consolidated income statement and interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period then ended;
-- the interim consolidated statement of cash flows for the period then ended; -- the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity for the period then ended; and -- the explanatory notes to the interim financial statements.
The interim financial statements included in the interim financial report have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union and the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
As disclosed in note 3.2 to the interim financial statements, the financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the full annual financial statements of the group is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.
Responsibilities for the interim financial statements and the review
Our responsibilities and those of the directors
The interim financial report, including the interim financial statements, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the interim financial report in accordance with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim financial statements in the interim financial report based on our review. This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the company for the purpose of complying with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this conclusion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
What a review of interim financial statements involves
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (Ireland) and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the interim financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Chartered Accountants
26 August 2019
PwC Ireland
Additional Risk and Capital Management Disclosures, 30 June 2019
including Pillar 3 semi-annual disclosures
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BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP
Additional Risk and Capital Management Disclosures,
including Pillar 3 semi-annual disclosures (Unaudited)
This report includes additional risk and capital management disclosures.
In addition, this report includes information prepared in accordance with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and amended Capital Requirements Directive IV (CRD IV). The disclosures have been prepared in accordance with the European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on materiality, proprietary and confidentiality and on disclosure frequency under Articles 432(1), 432(2) and 433 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (EBA/2014/14) and EBA Guidelines on disclosure requirements under Part Eight of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.
1. Credit risk
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued to credit institutions the Loan Impairment and Provisioning Directives of 2014 and 2015 (Directive), which provides guidance to banks for loan impairment policy and procedures for provisions. The purpose of this Directive is to ensure that credit institutions have in place adequate provisioning policies and procedures for the identification of credit losses and prudent application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) in the preparation of their financial statements.
The Directive requires certain disclosures in relation to the loan portfolio quality, provisioning policy and levels of provision. The disclosures required by the Directive, in addition to those presented in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 and Note 29 of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements are set out in the following tables. The tables disclose Non-Performing Exposures (NPEs) based on the definitions of the EBA standards.
According to the EBA standards and European Central Bank's (ECB) Guidance to Banks on Non-Performing loans (which was published in March 2017), Non-Performing Exposures (NPEs) are defined as those exposures that satisfy one of the following conditions:
(i) The debtor is assessed as unlikely to pay its credit obligations in full without the realisation of the collateral, regardless of the existence of any past due amount or of the number of days past due.
(ii) Defaulted or impaired exposures as per the approach provided in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) (Article 178).
(iii) Material exposures (as defined below) which are more than 90 days past due.
(iv) Performing forborne exposures under probation for which additional forbearance measures are extended.
(v) Performing forborne exposures under probation that present more than 30 days past due within the probation period.
Exposures include all on and off balance sheet exposures, except those held for trading, and are categorised as such for their entire amount without taking into account the existence of collateral.
The following materiality criteria are applied:
-- When the problematic exposures of a customer that fulfil the NPE criteria set out above are greater than 20% of the gross carrying amount of all on balance sheet exposures of that customer, then the total customer exposure is classified as non-performing; otherwise only the problematic part of the exposure is classified as non-performing.
-- Material arrears/excesses are defined as follows: - Retail exposures:
- Loans: Arrears amount greater than EUR500 or number of instalments in arrears is greater than one.
- Overdrafts: Excess amount is greater than EUR500 or greater than 10% of the approved limit.
- Exposures other than retail: Total customer arrears/excesses are greater than EUR1,000 or greater than 10% of the total customer funded balances.
NPEs may cease to be considered as non-performing only when all of the following conditions are met:
(i) The extension of forbearance measures does not lead to the recognition of impairment or default.
(ii) One year has passed since the forbearance measures were extended.
(iii) Following the forbearance measures and according to the post-forbearance conditions, there is no past due amount or concerns regarding the full repayment of the exposure.
(iv) No unlikely-to-pay criteria exist for the debtor.
(v) The debtor has made post-forbearance payments of a non-insignificant amount of capital (different capital thresholds exist according to the facility type).
1. Credit risk (continued)
The tables below present the analysis of loans and advances to customers in accordance with the EBA standards.
Gross loans and advances to customers Provision for impairment and fair value
adjustment on initial recognition
Group gross Of which Of which exposures Total Of which Of which exposures
customer NPEs with forbearance provision NPEs with forbearance
loans measures for measures
and impairment
advances(1) and fair
value
adjustment
on initial
recognition
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Total Of which Total Of which
exposures NPEs exposures NPEs
with with
forbearance forbearance
30 June 2019 measures measures
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
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Loans and
advances to
customers
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
General
governments 65,343 1 1,253 - 3,527 - 459 -
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Other financial
corporations 140,273 14,577 6,232 2,546 8,058 4,069 807 730
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Non-financial
corporations 6,425,493 1,677,875 1,500,016 889,448 902,249 810,060 389,259 372,469
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Of which: Small
and
Medium sized
Enterprises(2) 4,797,119 1,269,815 990,569 652,230 730,839 651,615 277,047 264,776
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
Of which:
Commercial
real estate(2) 4,321,386 1,054,203 971,665 600,195 529,644 459,089 240,702 230,901
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Non-financial
corporations
by sector
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Construction 858,863 317,986 162,186
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Wholesale and
retail
trade 1,402,677 455,738 238,273
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Accommodation
and food
service
activities 1,060,709 80,473 60,188
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Real estate
activities 1,257,258 341,831 168,354
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Professional,
scientific
and technical
activities 451,332 102,479 59,321
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Other sectors 1,394,654 379,368 213,927
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Households 6,450,041 2,619,068 1,778,289 1,397,764 1,218,314 1,150,098 502,173 487,784
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Of which:
Residential
mortgage loans(2) 4,899,475 1,976,590 1,428,118 1,117,686 791,989 732,911 351,842 340,418
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Of which: Credit
for
consumption(2) 865,993 372,801 214,603 185,650 213,969 212,628 84,485 83,012
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13,081,150 4,311,521 3,285,790 2,289,758 2,132,148 1,964,227 892,698 860,983
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
Loans and advances
to
customers
classified
as held for sale 12,422 12,422 - - 6,531 6,531 - -
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
Total on-balance
sheet 13,093,572 4,323,943 3,285,790 2,289,758 2,138,679 1,970,758 892,698 860,983
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1. Excluding loans and advances to central banks and credit institutions.
2. The analysis shown in lines 'non financial corporations' and 'households' is non-additive across categories as certain customers could be in both categories.
1. Credit risk (continued)
Gross loans and advances to customers Provision for impairment and fair value
adjustment on initial recognition
Group gross Of which Of which exposures Total Of which Of which exposures
customer NPEs with forbearance provision NPEs with forbearance
loans measures for measures
and impairment
advances(3) and fair
value
adjustment
on initial
recognition
------------ ---------- ------------------------ ------------ ---------- ------------------------
Total Of which Total Of which
exposures NPEs exposures NPEs
with with
31 December forbearance forbearance
2018 measures measures
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Loans and
advances to
customers
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
General
governments 70,638 3 1,595 - 3,681 - 468 -
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Other financial
corporations 167,910 21,338 28,028 5,621 13,378 8,471 3,374 2,076
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Non-financial
corporations 6,331,381 1,941,479 1,682,997 1,042,164 947,857 864,983 367,235 347,924
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Of which: Small
and
Medium sized
Enterprises(4) 4,573,824 1,488,289 1,108,153 793,579 759,484 692,343 280,675 266,736
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Of which:
Commercial
real estate(4) 4,473,159 1,284,145 1,124,078 742,839 569,351 501,842 231,694 216,486
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Non-financial
corporations
by sector
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Construction 972,059 382,697 184,282
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Wholesale and
retail
trade 1,431,706 522,151 254,823
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Accommodation
and food
service
activities 1,005,691 96,702 58,563
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Real estate
activities 1,140,596 406,226 174,269
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Manufacturing 428,828 134,950 74,884
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Other sectors 1,352,501 398,753 201,036
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Households 6,588,202 2,805,496 1,924,928 1,486,583 1,271,429 1,208,624 481,701 471,184
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Of which:
Residential
mortgage loans(4) 5,022,617 2,112,152 1,552,445 1,180,705 828,205 774,656 336,651 327,956
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Of which: Credit
for
consumption(4) 891,964 397,747 234,572 195,422 225,505 221,996 79,417 77,930
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
13,158,131 4,768,316 3,637,548 2,534,368 2,236,345 2,082,078 852,778 821,184
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Loans and advances
to
customers
classified
as held for sale 2,851,113 2,749,301 1,492,083 1,437,851 1,697,005 1,646,091 825,977 797,692
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Total on-balance
sheet 16,009,244 7,517,617 5,129,631 3,972,219 3,933,350 3,728,169 1,678,755 1,618,876
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3. Excluding loans and advances to central banks and credit institutions.
4. The analysis shown in lines 'non financial corporations' and 'households' is non-additive across categories as certain customers could be in both categories.
2. Liquidity risk and funding 2.1 Encumbered and unencumbered assets
Asset encumbrance arises from collateral pledged against secured funding and other collateralised obligations.
An asset is classified as encumbered if it has been pledged as collateral against secured funding and other collateralised obligations and, as a result, is no longer available to the Bank of Cyprus Holdings Group (the Group) for further collateral or liquidity requirements. The total encumbered assets of the Group amounted to EUR3,005,354 thousand as at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR3,384,455 thousand).
An asset is classified as unencumbered if it has not been pledged as collateral against secured funding and other collateralised obligations. Unencumbered assets are further analysed into those that are available and can be potentially pledged and those that are not readily available to be pledged. As at 30 June 2019, the Group held EUR14,317,652 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR12,518,132 thousand) of unencumbered assets that can be potentially pledged and can be used to support potential liquidity funding needs and EUR3,176,101 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR4,878,219 thousand) of unencumbered assets that are not readily available to be pledged for funding requirements in their current form.
Loans and advances indicated as encumbered as at June 2019 and 31 December 2018 are mainly used as collateral for funding from the ECB and the covered bond.
Loans and advances to customers include mortgage loans of a nominal amount EUR1,005 million as at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR1,009 million) in Cyprus, pledged as collateral for the covered bond issued by Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd (BOC PCL) in 2011 under its Covered Bond Programme. Furthermore, as at 30 June 2019 housing loans of a nominal amount EUR1,570 million (31 December 2018: EUR1,543 million) in Cyprus are pledged as collateral for the funding from the ECB (Note 20 of the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2019).
The table below presents an analysis of the Group's encumbered and unencumbered assets and the extent to which these assets are currently pledged for funding or other purposes. The carrying amount of such assets is disclosed below:
30 June 2019 Encumbered Unencumbered Total
Pledged as Which can Which are
collateral potentially not readily
be pledged available
to be pledged
------------ ------------- ---------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------- --------------- -----------
Cash and bank placements 128,743 5,003,766 532,428 5,664,937
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Investments 292,317 1,520,845 67,737 1,880,899
------------ ------------- --------------- -----------
Loans and advances to
customers 2,584,294 6,015,014 2,349,693 10,949,001
------------ ------------- --------------- -----------
Non-current assets held
for sale - - 197,521 197,521
------------ ------------- --------------- -----------
Property - 1,778,027 28,722 1,806,749
------------ ------------- --------------- -----------
Total on-balance sheet 3,005,354 14,317,652 3,176,101 20,499,107
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31 December 2018
Cash and bank placements 118,627 4,326,166 638,230 5,083,023
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Investments 737,587 742,152 34,952 1,514,691
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Loans and advances to
customers 2,528,241 5,708,960 2,684,585 10,921,786
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Non-current assets held
for sale - - 1,470,038 1,470,038
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Property - 1,740,854 50,414 1,791,268
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Total on-balance sheet 3,384,455 12,518,132 4,878,219 20,780,806
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2. Liquidity risk and funding (continued)
2.1 Encumbered and unencumbered assets (continued)
Encumbered assets primarily consist of loans and advances to customers and investments in debt securities. These are mainly pledged for the funding facilities of the Central Banks (ECB and CBC) (Note 20 of the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2019) and for the covered bond. Investments are mainly used as collateral for repurchase transactions with commercial banks as well as supplementary assets for the covered bond (Note 31 of the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2019). Encumbered assets include cash and other liquid assets placed with banks as collateral under ISDA/GMRA agreements which are not immediately available for use by the Group but are released once the transactions are terminated. Cash is mainly used to cover collateral required for (i) derivatives and repurchase transactions and (ii) trade finance transactions and guarantees issued. It is also used as part of the supplementary assets for the covered bond and for other operational purposes.
BOC PCL maintains a Covered Bond Programme set up under the Cyprus Covered Bonds legislation and the Covered Bonds Directive of CBC. Under the Covered Bond Programme, BOC PCL has in issue covered bonds of EUR650 million secured by residential mortgages originated in Cyprus. On 6 June 2018, the terms of the covered bond have been amended to extend the maturity date to 12 December 2021, and set the interest rate to 3 months Euribor plus 2.50% on a quarterly basis. The covered bonds are traded on the Luxemburg Bourse. The covered bonds have a conditional Pass-Through structure. All the bonds are held by BOC PCL. The covered bonds are eligible collateral for the Eurosystem credit operations and are placed as collateral for accessing funding from the ECB.
Unencumbered assets which can potentially be pledged include Cyprus loans and advances which are less than 90 days past due and are expected to be eligible for ELA funding, as well as loans of overseas subsidiaries and branches which are available to be pledged. Customer loans of overseas subsidiaries and branches cannot be pledged with the CBC as collateral for ELA. Moreover, for some of the overseas subsidiaries and branches, these assets are only available to be pledged for other purposes for the needs of the particular subsidiary/branch and not to provide liquidity to any other entity of the Group. Balances with central banks are reported as unencumbered and can be pledged, to the extent that there is excess available over the minimum reserve requirement. The minimum reserve requirement is reported as unencumbered not readily available to be pledged.
Unencumbered assets that are not readily available to be pledged primarily consist of loans and advances which are prohibited by contract or law to be encumbered or which are over 90 days past due or for which there are pending litigations or other legal actions against the customer, a proportion of which would be suitable for use in secured funding structures but are conservatively classified as not readily available for collateral. Properties whose legal title has not been transferred in the name of the Company or the subsidiary are not considered to be readily available as collateral.
Insurance assets held by Group insurance subsidiaries are not included in the table below as they are primarily due to the insurance policyholders.
2. Liquidity risk and funding (continued) 2.1 Encumbered and unencumbered assets (continued)
The carrying and fair value of the encumbered and unencumbered investments of the Group as at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018 are as follows:
30 June 2019 Carrying Fair value Carrying value Fair value
value of of encumbered of unencumbered of unencumbered
encumbered investments investments investments
investments
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
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Equity securities - - 160,668 160,668
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Debt securities 292,317 292,581 1,427,914 1,447,722
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Total investments 292,317 292,581 1,588,582 1,608,390
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31 December 2018
Equity securities - - 149,948 149,948
-------- -------- -------- --------
Debt securities 737,587 739,222 627,156 633,773
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Total investments 737,587 739,222 777,104 783,721
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2.2 Liquidity regulation
The Group has to comply with provisions on the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) under CRD IV/CRR (as supplemented by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2015/61 which prescribes the criteria for liquid assets and methods of calculation as from 1 October 2015 and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2016/322 which prescribes supervisory reporting requirements and applied from 10 September 2016). It also monitors its position against the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) as proposed under Basel III. The LCR is designed to promote short-term resilience of a Group's liquidity risk profile by ensuring that it has sufficient high quality liquid resources to survive an acute stress scenario lasting for 30 days. The NSFR has been developed to promote a sustainable maturity structure of assets and liabilities.
In October 2014, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision proposed the methodology for calculating the NSFR. It is noted that the NSFR did not become effective on 1 January 2018 as opposed to what was expected. It will become a regulatory indicator when CRR2 is enforced with the limit set at 100%.
As at 30 June 2019 the Group was in compliance with all regulatory liquidity requirements. As at 30 June 2019 the LCR stood at 253% for the Group (compared to 231% at 31 December 2018) and was in compliance with the minimum regulatory requirement of 100% applicable as from 1 January 2018. As at 30 June 2019 the Group's NSFR, on the basis of the Basel standards, was 128% (compared to 119% at 31 December 2018).
2. Liquidity risk and funding (continued) 2.3 Liquidity reserves
The below table sets out the Group's liquidity reserves:
Composition of the 30 June 2019 31 December 2018
liquidity reserves
Internal Liquidity reserves Internal Liquidity reserves
Liquidity as per LCR Delegated Liquidity as per LCR Delegated
reserves Reg (EU) reserves Reg (EU)
2015/61 LCR eligible 2015/61 LCR eligible
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Level 1 Level Level Level 2A
2A 1
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Cash and balances
with central banks 5,104,296 5,104,296 - 4,447,511 4,447,511 -
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Nostro and overnight
placements with
banks 61,344 - - 281,383 - -
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Other placements 138,050 - - - - -
with banks
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Liquid investments 1,172,841 1,117,496 130,343 881,091 929,380 93,165
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Available ECB Buffer 277,241 - - 108,374 - -
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Total 6,753,772 6,221,792 130,343 5,718,359 5,376,891 93,165
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Internal Liquidity Reserves show the total liquid assets as defined in the Bank's Liquidity Policy. Liquidity reserves as per LCR Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 show the liquid assets as per the definition of the aforementioned regulation i.e. High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA).
Under Liquidity reserves as per LCR, Nostro and placements with banks are not included, as they are not considered HQLA (they are part of the LCR Inflows).
Liquid investments under the Liquidity reserves as per LCR, are shown at market values reduced by standard weights as prescribed by the LCR regulation. Liquid investments under Internal Liquidity reserves, include all LCR and/or ECB eligible investments and are shown at market values net of haircut based on ECB haircuts and methodology.
Finally, available ECB buffer is not part of the Liquidity reserves as per LCR, since the collateralised assets in the ECB pool are not LCR eligible but only ECB eligible.
The Liquidity Reserves are managed by Group Treasury.
3. Minimum Required Own Funds for Credit, Market and Operational Risk
Group's approach to assessing the adequacy of its internal capital
The Group assesses its capital requirements taking into consideration its regulatory requirements, risk profile and appetite set by the Board of Directors. A Financial and Capital Plan (the Plan) is annually prepared revising the financial forecasts and capital projections over a three year horizon in light of recent developments and it is approved by the Board of Directors. The Plan takes into account the Group key strategic pillars and Risk Appetite Statement (RAS). The Plan is rolled forward on a quarterly basis after taking into account the actual results of each quarter.
The Group's capital projections are developed with the objective of maintaining capital that is adequate in quantity and quality to support the Group's risk profile, regulatory and business needs. These are frequently monitored against relevant internal target capital ratios to ensure they remain appropriate and consider risks to the plan, including possible future regulatory changes.
The main strategic and business risks are monitored regularly by the Executive Committee (ExCo), the Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) and the Board Risk Committee (RC). These committees receive regular reports of risk and performance indicators, from relevant managers and make decisions to ensure adherence to the Group's strategic objective, while remaining within the Group RAS.
The Group remains on track for implementing its strategic objectives aiming to become a stronger, safer and a more focused institution capable of supporting the recovery of the Cypriot economy and delivering appropriate shareholder returns in the medium term.
The key pillars of the Group's strategy are to:
-- Materially reduce the level of delinquent loans -- Further improve the funding structure -- Maintain an appropriate capital position by internally generating capital -- Focus on the core Cyprus market -- Achieve a lean operating model -- Deliver value to shareholders and other stakeholders
The Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) that form the denominator of the risk-based capital ratio are presented below. Minimum capital requirements are calculated as 8% of the RWA. All rows that are not relevant to the Group's activities are not included.
As of 1 January 2018 the RWA are reported on an IFRS 9 transitional basis under article 473(a) of the CRR by which provisions amounts are decreased by an appropriate ratio hence creating higher exposures compared to the actual balance sheet values and as a result comparatively higher RWA and capital requirements. The IFRS 9 transitional basis effect will be phased out by 1 January 2023.
3. Minimum Required Own Funds for Credit, Market and Operational Risk (continued)
Overview of RWA
RWA Minimum capital
requirements
30 June 31 March 30 June
2019 2019 2019
----------- ----------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- ----------- ----------------
Credit risk (excluding counterparty
1 credit risk (CCR)) 11,974,850 13,523,159 957,988
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
2 Of which the Standardised Approach 11,974,850 13,523,159 957,988
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
6 CCR 19,194 19,765 1,536
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
7 Of which mark to market 12,881 12,615 1,030
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
11 Of which risk exposure amount - - -
for contributions to the default
fund of a CCP
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
Of which Credit Valuation Adjustment
12 (CVA) 6,313 7,150 505
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
13 Settlement risk - - -
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
Securitisation exposures in the
14 banking book (after the cap) 52,504 - 4,200
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
18 Of which Standardised Approach 52,504 - 4,200
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
19 Market risk 61,712 - 4,937
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
20 Of which the Standardised Approach 61,712 - 4,937
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
22 Large exposures - - -
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
23 Operational risk 1,538,588 1,538,588 123,087
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
25 Of which Standardised Approach 1,538,588 1,538,588 123,087
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
Amounts below the thresholds
for deduction (subject to 250%
27 risk weight) 315,220 309,743 25,218
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------
29 Total 13,962,068 15,391,255 1,116,966
------------------------------------- =========== =========== ================
The overall decrease in total RWA was mainly driven from "Credit Risk (excluding counterparty credit risk)" observed in line 1 which at its majority was driven from the sale of a portfolio of loans (Projects Helix and Velocity) which at the same time created a new position in "Securitisation exposures in the banking book" observed in line 14 from BOC PCL's investment in a senior debt security issued. The newly created RWA and capital requirements amounts observed in line 19 relate to an open Foreign Currency position created by the Project Helix transaction. This open position closed in early July 2019 and the RWA and capital requirements have been reversed.
There were no large exposures for institutions that exceeded the relevant limits.
3. Minimum Required Own Funds for Credit, Market and Operational Risk (continued) 3.1 Credit Risk
The Standardised Approach has been applied to calculate the minimum capital requirement in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 92 of the CRR as shown in the table below. Minimum capital requirements are calculated as 8% of the RWAs.
As of 1 January 2018 the RWA are reported on an IFRS 9 transitional basis under article 473(a) of the CRR by which provisions amounts are decreased by an appropriate ratio hence creating comparatively higher exposures compared to the actual balance sheet values and as a result higher RWA and capital requirements. The IFRS 9 transitional basis effect will be phased out by 1 January 2023.
Further analysis on the RWA intensity is available in Sections 8.13.1 and 8.13.2.
Exposure Portfolio 30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
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Central governments or central banks 30,608 26,659
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Regional governments or local authorities 116 56
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Public sector entities 1 1
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Institutions 15,906 15,328
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Corporates 261,208 241,352
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Retail 83,089 78,985
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Secured by mortgages on immovable property 86,590 86,172
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Exposures in default 204,022 295,647
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Items associated with particular high risk 106,850 162,587
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Covered bonds 1,356 1,132
======== ============
Collective Investments Undertakings (CIU) 24 14
======== ============
Items representing securitisation positions 4,200 -
======== ============
Equity 26,416 20,338
======== ============
Other items 168,050 177,628
-------- ------------
Total Capital Requirement for Credit Risk 988,436 1,105,899
======== ============
The movement in capital requirements in exposure class "Central governments or central banks" derives from the law amendment of the Cyprus Parliament legislative on 1 March 2019 allowing for the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits for regulatory capital purposes carrying a RW of 100% which were previously risk weighted at 250% or deducted from capital. The material decrease in capital requirements observed in exposure classes "Exposures in Default" and "Items associated with particular high risk" results mainly from the sale of a portfolio of loans (Projects Helix and Velocity). Additionally the decrease in these exposure classes was strengthened by the on-going deleveraging actions in the form of customer loan restructurings, increased provisioning and debt-for-asset swaps. New lending and curing increased the exposure values and respectively the capital requirements in exposure classes "Corporates", "Retail", and "Secured by mortgages on immovable property". "Other Items" show a decrease in the capital requirements at its majority from the disposal of properties held for sale from debt-for-asset swaps in the portfolio of loans in Project Helix. The newly created capital requirements in exposure class "Items representing securitisation positions" relates to the investment of BOC PCL in a senior debt security issued for the financing of Project Helix. The increase in "Equity" mainly results from the increase in the amount of the Financial Sector Entities (FSE) carrying a risk weight of 250%. All movements in all other exposure classes are in line with balance sheet movements.
3. Minimum Required Own Funds for Credit, Market and Operational Risk (continued) 3.2 EU MR1 Market risk under the standardised approach
All rows that are not relevant to the Group's activities are not included in the table below.
The minimum capital requirement calculated under the Standardised Approach in accordance with Title IV: Own funds requirements for Market Risk of the CRR are exclusively related to equity risk. The BOC PCL does not have any exposures in the trading book in "Interest rate risk", "Commodity Risk", "Options" or "Securitisation" positions.
Due to the small trading book, Article 94 of the CRR was applied in 2019 allowing the RWA for trading book positions to be calculated in accordance with Article 92 paragraph 3(a) of the CRR, hence the RWA and capital requirements are included in the Credit Risk tables.
The newly created RWA and capital requirements amounts observed in line 3 relate to an open Foreign Currency position created by the Project Helix transaction. This open position closed in early July 2019 and the RWA and capital requirements have been reversed.
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
RWAs Capital RWAs Capital requirements
requirements
------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
Outright products
------------------------------ ------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
Equity risk (general and
2 specific) - - 1,006 80
------------------------------ ------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
3 Foreign exchange risk 61,712 4,937 - -
------------------------------ ------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
Total Capital Requirement
9 for Market Risk 61,712 4,937 1,006 80
------------------------------ ------- -------------- ------- ---------------------
3.3 Operational Risk
The minimum capital requirement for operational risk is calculated in accordance with Title III: Own funds requirements for operational risk of the CRR.
The Group uses the Standardised Approach for the operational risk capital calculation.
As at 30 June 2019, the minimum capital requirement in relation to operational risk, calculated in accordance with the Standardised Approach, amounts to EUR123,087 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR123,087 thousand).
30 June 2019/31 December 2018 Standardised
approach
EUR000
=============
Corporate Finance (CF) 119
=============
Trading and Sales (TS) 7,963
=============
Retail Brokerage (RBr) 91
=============
Commercial Banking (CB) 80,506
=============
Retail Banking (RB) 21,239
=============
Payment and Settlement (PS) 12,761
=============
Agency Services (AS) 338
=============
Asset Management (AM) 70
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Total Capital Requirement for Operational Risk 123,087
=============
3. Minimum Required Own Funds for Credit, Market and Operational Risk (continued)
3.4 Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Risk
CVA captures the credit risk of derivative counterparties not already included in Counterparty Credit Risk. It calculates the potential loss on derivatives due to increase in the credit spread of the counterparty.
The Standardised Approach has been used to calculate the CVA charge for regulatory purposes in accordance with the requirements of the CRR (Standardised Approach: Articles 381, 382 and 384).
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
======== ============
CVA (Capital Requirement) 505 709
======== ============
The decrease in the capital requirements relates to a decrease in derivative values.
3.5 EU INS1 Non-deducted participations in insurance undertakings
Carrying amount
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
======== ============
EUR000 EUR000
======== ============
Holdings of own funds instruments of a financial
sector entity where the institution has a significant
investment not deducted from own funds (before
risk-weighting) 117,871 91,094
======== ============
Total RWAs 294,678 227,734
======== ============
4. Other risks
4.1 Operational risk
Operational risk is defined as the risk of a direct or indirect impact loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or external events. The Group includes in this definition compliance, legal and reputational risk.
The Group recognises that the control of operational risk is directly related to effective and efficient management practices and high standards of corporate governance. To that effect, the management of operational risk is geared towards maintaining a strong internal control governance framework and managing operational risk exposures through a consistent set of management processes that drive risk identification, assessment, control and monitoring.
The main objectives of operational risk management within the Group are: (i) the development of operational risk awareness and culture, (ii) the provision of adequate information to the Group's management at all levels in relation to the operational risk profile at a company, unit and activity level, so as to facilitate decision making for risk control activities, and (iii) the control of operational risk to ensure that operational losses do not cause material damage to the Group's franchise and that the impact on the Group's profitability and corporate objectives is contained.
Operational risks can arise from all business lines and from all activities carried out by the Group and are thus diverse in nature. To enable effective management of all material operational risks, the operational risk management framework adopted by the Group is based on the three lines of defence model, through which risk ownership is dispersed throughout the organisation. The first line of defence comprises of management and staff who have immediate responsibility of day-to-day operational risk management and own the risk. Each business unit owner is responsible for identifying and managing all the risks that arise from the unit's activities as an integral part of their first line responsibilities.
4. Other risks (continued) 4.1 Operational risk (continued)
The second line of defence comprises of the risk management function whose role is to provide operational risk oversight and independent and objective challenge to the first line of defence, supported by other specialist control and support functions such as the Group Compliance, Legal, Information Technology, Information Security and Health and Safety functions. The third line of defence comprises of the Internal Audit function, which provides independent assurance over the integrity and effectiveness of the risk management framework throughout the Group.
During the first half of 2019, ongoing activities/initiatives towards further enhancement of Operational Risk management involved inter alia the following: (i) successful implementation in production of additional monetary and non-monetary transactions and functionality to enhance customers' profiles of the fraud system (FRMS), (ii) testing the implementation of the interface between the operational loss database (RCMS) with the automated tool used by Legal Department for recording/monitoring of legal cases, with an aim to go live in September 2019, (iii) gradual incorporation of business units' plans into the Business Continuity Management software tool (namely Continuity 2), along with relevant training delivered, (iv) training offered to all staff in the form of e-learning on the basic concepts and management of operational risk, (v) on-going enhancements to the Risk Control Self-Assessment methodology.
Operational risk loss events are classified and recorded in the Group's internal loss database (a new improved system was launched in 2016 providing for the integration of all risk-control data under the same system) to enable risk identification, corrective action and statistical analysis. During the first half of the year 2019, 379 loss events with gross loss equal to or greater than EUR1,000 each were recorded including incidents of prior years (mostly legal cases) for which losses materialised in the first six months of 2019 (six months ended 30 June 2018: 162 loss events).
The Group strives to continuously enhance its risk control culture and increase awareness of its employees on operational risk issues through ongoing staff training (both classroom/workshop type of training and e-learning sessions).
The Group also maintains adequate insurance policies to cover for unexpected material operational losses.
Business resilience is treated as a priority and as such the Group places significant importance on continuously enhancing the continuity arrangements for all markets in which the Group operates, to ensure timely recovery in the case of events that may cause major disruptions to the business operations.
4.2 Political risk
External factors which are beyond the control of the Group, such as developments in the European and the global economy, as well as political and government actions in Cyprus can affect the operations of the Group, its strategy and prospects, either directly or indirectly through their possible impact on the domestic economy.
Cyprus is a small open economy with a large external sector. Exports of goods and services in real terms were about 63% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 and 2018. Imports formed 64% of GDP excluding ship registrations. As a result the Cyprus economy is exposed to developments outside its borders, particularly in Russia, the UK and Greece. Cyprus is also exposed to developments in the European Union and the Eurozone that might impact bond markets and interest rates as well as to developments in the global economy at large, including trade.
There is rising risk of a global recession. The world economy is facing slowing growth, the behaviour of great power rivalries, financial uncertainties and geopolitical risks. The International Monetary Fund in its July 2019 World Economic Outlook Update, lowered its global growth forecast to 3.2% in 2019 pointing to weaker-than-anticipated economic activity. Growth in the US is expected to slow to 2.6% in 2019 and to 1.3% in the Eurozone. In China growth is forecasted at 6.2% which is the lowest pace in more than two decades.
The major economies of the US, China and Germany appear to be heading towards a significant slowdown. China depends on exports, but during the financial crisis global demand decreased and economic growth has been slowing since.
4. Other risks (continued) 4.2 Political risk (continued)
According to Eurostat, Germany's real GDP increased by 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2019 and by 0% in the second quarter. German exports account for 50% of GDP making it especially vulnerable to a slow-down or recession in its export countries.
Economic growth in Italy remains one of the lowest in the Eurozone, and its debt the highest in absolute terms and the second highest in relation to GDP after Greece's. Financial markets are therefore especially sensitive to Italian political instability. The ten year yield spread against Germany rose to 240 basis points in early August 2019.
Regarding Brexit, the UK new government failed to convince the European Commission to re-open negotiations over the terms of UK's exit from the EU. The risk of a no deal Brexit has been rising as a result. However, opposition parties and a group of conservative members of parliament oppose a no-deal Brexit and are looking for ways to avoid it. Cyprus has close trade and investment links with the UK making its economy vulnerable to the impact of the exit of UK from the EU on the UK economy. Weaker demand in the UK and the depreciation of sterling against the euro following the referendum in 2016 affected the competitiveness of Cypriot exports to the UK. Exports of goods to the UK were about 8% of total exports of goods on average in the three years to 2016 and 5.7% in 2017. Tourist arrivals from the UK accounted for about 34% of total arrivals in 2017-2018. A decline in tourist arrivals from the UK and a drop in their spending will need to be mitigated by increasing arrivals and revenues from other countries.
Cyprus is less exposed to Greece than it was prior to the crisis in 2013. Greece's departure from the Eurozone is no longer a short-term risk. Although Greece still has a high unemployment rate, a heavy debt burden and a fragile banking sector, the outlook appears positive and the European Commission projects growth of 2.1% and 2.2% in 2019 and 2020 respectively (European Economic Forecast, Summer 2019, Interim).
The Russian economy extended by 1.6% in 2017 and by 2.3% in 2018 and expected to grow by 1.2% in 2019 and by 1.9% in 2020 according to the IMF (World Economic Outlook Update, July 2019). Russia is impacted negatively by persistent sanctions and by low oil prices. In this respect Russia expanded economic ties with non-western countries primarily with China. While this strategy has been successful in stabilising the macroeconomic environment, in the long term Russia continues to face significant challenges.
Developments in other non-EU countries with which Cyprus maintains significant economic links, the unresolved Cyprus problem, and political and social unrest or escalation of military conflict in neighboring countries and/or other overseas areas may adversely affect the Cyprus economy. Political risk remains at an elevated level due to the de facto division of the island and the potential for tension with Turkey over hydrocarbons explorations in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Given the above, the Group recognises that unforeseen political events can have negative effects on the fulfilment of contractual relationships and obligations of its customers and other counterparties, which may have a significant impact on the Group's activities, operating results and position.
5. Capital management
The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory capital requirements and to maintain strong credit ratings and healthy capital adequacy ratios in order to support its business and maximise shareholders' value.
With the exception of certain specified provisions, the CRR and Capital Requirements Directive IV (CRD IV) came into effect on 1 January 2014. The CRR and CRD IV transposed the new capital, liquidity and leverage standards of Basel III into the European Union's legal framework. CRR establishes the prudential requirements for capital, liquidity and leverage for credit institutions and investment firms. It is directly applicable in all EU member states. CRD IV governs access to deposit-taking activities and internal governance arrangements including remuneration, board composition and transparency. Unlike the CRR, member states were required to transpose the CRD IV into national laws and it allowed national regulators to impose additional capital buffer requirements. CRR introduced significant changes in the prudential regulatory regime applicable to banks including amended minimum capital adequacy ratios, changes to the definition of capital and the calculation of risk weighted assets and the introduction of new measures relating to leverage, liquidity and funding. CRR permits a transitional period for certain of the enhanced capital requirements and certain other measures, which are largely fully effective in 2019.
5. Capital management (continued)
In addition, the Regulation (EU) 2016/445 of the ECB on the exercise of options and discretions available in Union law (ECB/2016/4) provides certain transitional arrangements which supersede the national discretions unless they are stricter than the EU Regulation 2016/445.
The CET1 ratio of the Group at 30 June 2019 stands at 14.9% and the total capital ratio at 17.8% on a transitional basis.
The minimum Pillar I total capital requirement is 8.0% and may be met, in addition to the 4.5% CET1 requirement, with up to 1.5% by Additional Tier 1 capital and with up to 2.0% by Tier 2 capital.
The Group is also subject to additional capital requirements for risks which are not covered by the Pillar I capital requirements (Pillar II add-ons).
Following the annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) performed by the ECB in 2018 and based on the final 2018 SREP decision received on 27 March 2019, the Group's minimum phased-in CET1 capital ratio and Total capital ratio remain unchanged when ignoring the phasing-in of the Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) and the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer. The Group's phased-in CET1 capital ratio requirement is 10.5%, comprising of a 4.5% Pillar I requirement, a 3.0% Pillar II requirement, the CCB of 2.5% and the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer of 0.5%. The Group's Total capital ratio requirement is 14.0%, comprising of a 8.0% Pillar I requirement, a 3.0% Pillar II requirement, the Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.5% and the Other Systemically Important Institution Buffer of 0.5%. The final 2018 SREP decision applies from 1 April 2019. The ECB has also provided non-public guidance for an additional Pillar II CET1 buffer.
The Group's minimum phased-in CET1 capital ratio for 2018 was 9.375%, comprising of a 4.50% Pillar I requirement, a 3.00% Pillar II requirement and the CCB of 1.875%. The ECB had also provided non-public guidance for an additional Pillar II CET1 buffer. The overall Total Capital Ratio Requirement for 2018 was 12.875% comprising of 8.00% Pillar I requirement (of which up to 1.50% could be in the form of Additional Tier 1 capital and up to 2.00% in the form of Tier 2 capital), a 3.00% Pillar II requirement (in the form of CET1) and the CCB of 1.875% applicable for 2018.
The above minimum ratios apply for both, BOC PCL and the Group. BOC PCL is 100% subsidiary of the Company and its principal activities are the provision of banking, financial services and management and disposal of property predominately acquired in exchange of debt.
The capital position of the Group and BOC PCL at 30 June 2019 exceeds both their Pillar I and their Pillar II add-on capital requirements. However, the Pillar II add-on capital requirements are a point-in-time assessment and therefore are subject to change over time.
Based on the provisions of the Macroprudential Oversight of Institutions Law of 2015 which came into force on 1 January 2016, the CBC is the designated Authority responsible for setting the macroprudential buffers that derive from the CRD IV.
In accordance with the provisions of the above law, the CBC sets, on a quarterly basis, the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) level in accordance with the methodology described in this law. The CCyB is effective as from 1 January 2016 and is determined for all the countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) by their local competent authorities ahead of the beginning of each quarter. The CBC has set the level of the CCyB for Cyprus at 0% for the nine months up to September 2019 and the year of 2018.
In accordance with the provisions of this law, the CBC is also the responsible authority for the designation of banks that are Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SIIs) and for the setting of the O-SII buffer requirement for these systemically important banks. The Group has been designated as an O-SII and the CBC set the O-SII buffer for the Group at 2.0%. This buffer is being phased-in gradually, having started from 1 January 2019 at 0.5% and increasing by 0.5% every year thereafter, until being fully implemented (2.0%) on 1 January 2022.
The Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) was gradually phased-in at 0.625% in 2016, 1.25% in 2017, 1.875% in 2018 and has been fully implemented on 1 January 2019 at 2.5%.
5. Capital management (continued)
The Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) requires that from January 2016 EU member states shall apply the BRRD's provisions requiring EU credit institutions and certain investment firms to maintain a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), subject to the provisions of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1450. Although the precise calibration and ultimate designation of the Group's MREL has not yet been finalised, BOC PCL is monitoring developments in this area very closely.
The insurance subsidiaries of the Group comply with the requirements of the Superintendent of Insurance including the minimum solvency ratio. The regulated investment firms of the Group comply with the regulatory capital requirements of the CySEC laws and regulations.
The capital position of the Group and the BOC PCL under CRD IV/CRR basis (after applying the transitional arrangements) is presented below:
Regulatory capital Group BOC PCL
30 June 31 December 30 June 31 December
2019 2018(5) 2019 2018
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Transitional Common Equity
Tier 1 (CET1)(6&7) 2,080,059 1,864,000 2,093,135 1,861,098
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Transitional Additional
Tier 1 capital (AT1) 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Tier 2 capital (T2) 191,909 212,000 250,000 250,000
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Transitional total regulatory
capital(7) 2,491,968 2,296,000 2,563,135 2,331,098
=========== ============ =========== ============
Risk weighted assets -
credit risk(8) 12,361,768 13,832,589 12,370,997 13,820,385
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Risk weighted assets -
market risk 61,712 2,182 61,712 -
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Risk weighted assets -
operational risk 1,538,588 1,538,588 1,411,788 1,411,788
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Total risk weighted assets 13,962,068 15,373,359 13,844,497 15,232,173
=========== ============ =========== ============
% % % %
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Transitional Common Equity
Tier 1 ratio 14.9 12.1 15.1 12.2
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Transitional total capital
ratio 17.8 14.9 18.5 15.3
----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Fully loaded Group BOC PCL
30 June 31 December 30 June 31 December
2019* 2018** 2019* 2018**
-------- ------------ -------- ------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------- ------------ -------- ------------
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio
(%) 13.3 10.1 13.5 10.2
-------- ------------ -------- ------------
Total capital ratio (%) 16.4 13.2 17.0 13.4
-------- ------------ -------- ------------
* IFRS 9 fully loaded
** IFRS 9 & Deferred Tax Asset fully loaded
During the period ended 30 June 2019, the CET1 was negatively affected by the phasing-in of transitional adjustments, mainly the IFRS 9, and it was positively affected by the profit(9) for the period of EUR110,930 thousand, in line with the prudential consolidation, primarily driven by legislative changes. Moreover on 1 March 2019 the Cyprus Parliament adopted legislative amendments allowing for the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits for regulatory purposes, under the CRR. For more details refer to Note 11 of the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the period ended 30 June 2019.
5. As per the Annual Report 2018 and Pillar 3 Disclosures 2018
6. CET1 includes regulatory deductions, primarily comprising intangible assets amounting to EUR42,906 thousand as at 30 June 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR43,364 thousand). As at 31 December 2018 CET1 included regulatory deductions comprising deferred tax assets amounting to EUR163,082 thousand.
7. Following the Regulation (EU) 2016/445 of the ECB of 14 March 2016 on the exercise of options and discretions available in Union law (ECB/2016/4), the deferred tax asset was phasing-in for 5 years, with effect as from the reporting of 31 December 2016, and fully phased-in on 1 January 2019.
8. Includes Credit Valuation Adjustments (CVA).
9. No permission has been requested by the ECB for the inclusion of interim profits in capital regulatory submissions.
5. Capital management (continued)
The Group has elected to apply the EU transitional arrangements for regulatory capital purposes (EU Regulation 2017/2395) where the impact on the impairment amount from the initial application of IFRS 9 on the capital ratios is phased-in gradually over a five year period. The Group has notified its regulator about its election to adopt the transitional arrangements. The amount added back over the transitional period decreases based on a weighting factor of 95% in 2018, 85% in 2019, 70% in 2020, 50% in 2021 and 25% in 2022. The impact of IFRS 9 is fully absorbed after the five year transitional period.
In accordance with the EU Regulation 2017/2395, BOC PCL can choose either a 'Static' or a 'Static and dynamic' approach. These are defined as follows:
1. A 'Static' approach: the transitional adjustment is calculated just once, at the effective date of the transition to ECL accounting.
2. A 'Static-dynamic' approach: allows for recalculation of the transitional adjustment periodically on Stage 1 and Stage 2 so as to reflect the increase of the ECL provisions within the transition period. The Stage 3 ECL remains static over the transition period as per the impact upon initial recognition.
The Group has elected the static-dynamic approach and it therefore applies paragraph 4 of Article 473(a) of the CRR.
A comparison of the Group's own funds and capital and leverage ratios with the application of transitional arrangements for IFRS 9 or analogous ECLs, is presented in the table below.
30 June 31 March 31 December 30 September 30 June
2019* 2019* 2018** 2018** 2018**
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Common Equity
Tier 1 (CET1)
1 capital 1,969,129 1,970,129 1,862,739 1,865,988 2,017,756
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
CET1 capital
as if IFRS 9
or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements
had not been
2 applied 1,706,673 1,707,673 1,557,946 1,544,249 1,696,017
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
3 Tier 1 capital 2,189,129 2,190,129 2,082,739 1,865,988 2,017,756
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Tier 1 capital
as if IFRS 9
or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements
had not been
4 applied 1,926,673 1,927,673 1,777,946 1,544,249 1,696,017
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
5 Total capital 2,389,755 2,410,870 2,294,717 2,104,979 2,284,535
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Total capital
as if IFRS 9
or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements
had not been
6 applied 2,146,888 2,148,414 1,989,924 1,783,240 1,962,796
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Risk-weighted assets
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total risk-weighted
7 assets 13,962,068 15,390,159 15,371,777 15,712,638 17,193,734
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Total risk-weighted
assets as if
IFRS 9 or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements
had not been
8 applied 13,676,337 15,091,977 15,035,125 15,353,048 16,832,809
--------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
*As per the final capital regulatory submission, excluding interim profits.
** As per the final capital regulatory submission.
5. Capital management (continued)
30 June 31 March 31 December 30 September 30 June
2019* 2019* 2018** 2018** 2018**
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Capital ratios
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CET1 (as a percentage
of risk exposure
9 amount) 14.1% 12.8% 12.1% 11.9% 11.7%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
CET1 (as a percentage
of risk exposure
amount) as if
IFRS 9 or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements had
10 not been applied 12.5% 11.3% 10.4% 10.1% 10.1%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Tier 1 (as a percentage
of risk exposure
11 amount) 15.7% 14.2% 13.5% 11.9% 11.7%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Tier 1 (as a percentage
of risk exposure
amount) as if
IFRS 9 or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements had
12 not been applied 14.1% 12.8% 11.8% 10.1% 10.1%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Total capital
(as a percentage
of risk exposure
13 amount) 17.1% 15.7% 14.9% 13.4% 13.3%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Total capital
(as a percentage
of risk exposure
amount) as if
IFRS 9 or analogous
ECLs transitional
arrangements had
14 not been applied 15.7% 14.2% 13.2% 11.6% 11.7%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Leverage ratio
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leverage ratio
total exposure
15 measure 21,873,669 21,731,587 22,051,037 22,072,321 23,715,702
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
16 Leverage ratio 10.0% 10.1% 9.5% 8.5% 8.5%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Leverage ratio
as if IFRS 9 or
analogous ECLs
transitional arrangements
17 had not been applied 8.9% 9.0% 8.0% 6.8% 7.0%
--------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -----------
*As per the final capital regulatory submission, excluding interim profits.
** As per the final capital regulatory submission.
The main driver behind the overall decrease in the RWA during the period is the sale of a portfolio of loans (Projects Helix and Velocity).
The overall leverage ratio, which is well above the minimum ratio set at 3% by the amended CRR will be effective on 28 June 2021, has increased since 31 December 2018 mainly due to the increase in Tier 1 Capital. The increase in Tier 1 Capital is primarily driven by the tax legislation amendments relating to the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits. The leverage ratio total exposure measure has decreased in line with the movements in the Group's balance sheet assets.
6. Leverage ratio
According to CRR Article 429, the leverage ratio, expressed as a percentage, is calculated as the capital measure divided by the total exposure measure of the Group.
The leverage ratio of the Group is presented below:
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
Transitional basis EUR000 EUR000
----------- ------------
Capital measure (Tier1) 2,189,129 2,084,000
=========== ============
Total exposure measure 21,873,669 22,052,298
=========== ============
Leverage ratio (%) 10.01% 9.45%
=========== ============
IFRS 9 fully loaded
----------- ------------
Capital measure (Tier1) 1,926,673 1,745,473
=========== ============
Total exposure measure 21,657,529 21,893,785
=========== ============
Leverage ratio (%) 8.90% 7.97%
=========== ============
The decrease in the 'Total exposure measure' follows the movements in the Group's balance sheet assets.
For the 'Capital measure' the increase in Tier1 is primarily driven by the tax legislation amendments relating to the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits.
The leverage ratio, including the profit (prudential consolidation) of EUR110,930 thousand for the six month period ended 30 June 2019, is calculated at 10.52% on a transitional basis and 9.41% on IFRS 9 fully loaded basis.
7. Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), Internal Liquidity Assessment Process (ILAAP), Pillar II and Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)
The Group prepares the ICAAP and ILAAP reports annually. Both reports for 2018 were approved by the Board of Directors and submitted to the ECB on 25 April 2019.
The Group also undertakes a quarterly review of its ICAAP results (as at the end of June and as at the end of September) considering the latest actual and forecasted information. During the quarterly review, the Group's risk profile and risk management policies and processes are reviewed and any changes since the annual ICAAP exercise are taken into consideration. The ICAAP process demonstrates that the Group has sufficient capital under both the base case and stress scenarios under the Normative internal perspective. Under the Economic internal perspective there are shortfalls in the adverse scenario, which however can be largely neutralised by the available mitigants.
The Group also undertakes a quarterly review for the ILAAP through quarterly stress tests submitted to the ALCO and RC. During the quarterly review, the liquidity risk drivers are assessed and, if needed, the stress test assumptions are amended accordingly. The quarterly review identifies whether the Group has an adequate liquidity buffer to cover the stress outflows. The Group's ILAAP analysis demonstrates that the volume and capacity of liquidity resources available to the Group are adequate.
The ECB, as part of its supervisory role, has been conducting the SREP and onsite inspections on the Group. SREP is a holistic assessment of, amongst other things, the Group's business model, internal governance and institution-wide control arrangements, risks to capital and adequacy of capital to cover these risks and risks to liquidity and adequacy of liquidity resources to cover these risks. The objective of the SREP is for the ECB to form an up-to-date supervisory view of the Group's risks and viability and to form the basis for supervisory measures and dialogue with the Group. Additional capital and other requirements could be imposed on the Group as a result of these supervisory processes, including a revision of the level of Pillar II add-ons as the Pillar II add-ons capital requirements are a point-in-time assessment and therefore subject to change over time.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures
8.1 EU CR1-D Ageing of past-due exposures
Gross carrying values
< 30 days >30 days >60 days >90 days >180 days > 1 year
< 60 days < 90 days < 180 days < 1 year
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
(A) (B) (C)
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Loans and advances
to customers(10) 738,471 106,193 63,630 146,636 225,324 2,773,900
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Loans and advances
to customers
classified as
held for sale(10) - - - - - 12,422
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Debt securities - - - - - -
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total exposures 738,471 106,193 63,630 146,636 225,324 2,786,322
========== =========== =========== ============ ========== ==========
31 December 2018
Loans and advances
to customers(10) 489,133 101,705 77,744 120,615 217,343 2,946,967
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Loans and advances
to customers
classified as
held for sale(10) 35,878 65,185 41,994 56,411 175,380 2,140,639
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Debt securities - - - - - -
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Total exposures 525,011 166,890 119,738 177,026 392,723 5,087,606
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ==========
The loans and advances to customers in arrear for more than 90 days (i.e. columns A, B and C in the table above) were reduced by EUR2.5 billion (44%). The decrease is mainly due to the disposal of the Helix Portfolio.
8.2 Non-performing exposures
The tables below disclose NPEs based on the definitions of the EBA standards. The definition of credit impaired loans (Stage 3) is aligned to the EBA NPEs definition (Section 1 'Credit risk').
Additional details on the definition of NPEs are disclosed in Note 2.19.2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2018.
The tables below are presented using figures per the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2019 and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2018 including loans and advances to customers at amortised cost classified as held for sale and loans and advances to customers measured at FVPL.
10. Amounts presented are before fair value adjustment on initial recognition. The fair value adjustment on initial recognition relates to the loans and advances to customers acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013 and originated credit impaired loans. This adjustment has decreased the gross balance of loans and advances to customers.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.2 Non-performing exposures (continued)
EU CR1-E Non-performing and forborne exposures
Gross carrying amount of performing and non-performing Accumulated impairment, Collaterals
exposures accumulated negative fair and financial
value and adjustments due guarantees
to credit risk and provisions received
Of which Of which Of which non-performing On performing On non-performing On On forborne
performing performing exposures exposures non-performing exposures
but past forborne exposures
due >
30 days
and <=
90 days
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- --------------- ------------
Of which Of which Of which Of which Of which
defaulted impaired forborne forborne forborne
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Debt securities 1,721,535 - - - - - - 1,304 - - - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Loans and advances
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Central banks 5,126,108 - - - - - - - - - - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Credit
institutions 405,064 - - - - - - 2,023 - - - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Loans and
advances
to
customers(11) 13,081,150 33,685 996,032 4,311,521 4,311,521 4,148,473 2,289,758 167,921 31,715 1,964,227 860,983 2,161,498 2,156,248
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Loans and advances
to customers
classified
as held for
sale(11) 12,422 - - 12,422 12,422 12,422 - - - 6,531 - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
Off-balance-sheet
exposures 2,693,153 n/a(12) 7,039 252,727 252,727 n/a(12) 4,741 412 - 21,739 - 11,155 6,619
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
11. Amounts presented are before fair value adjustment on initial recognition relating to the loans and advances to customers acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013 and originated credit impaired loans.
12. Per EBA guidelines no disclosure is required.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.2 Non-performing exposures (continued)
Gross carrying amount of performing and non-performing Accumulated impairment, Collaterals
exposures accumulated negative fair and financial
value adjustments due guarantees
to credit risk and provisions received
Of which Of which Of which non-performing On performing On non-performing On Of which
performing performing exposures exposures non-performing forborne
but past forborne exposures exposures
due >
30 days
and <=
90 days
=================== ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- --------------- -----------
Of which Of which Of which Of which Of which
defaulted impaired forborne forborne forborne
=================== ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
31 December
2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Debt securities 1,366,173 - - - - - - 1,430 - - - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Loans and
advances
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Central 4,456,768 - - - - - - - - - - - -
banks
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Credit
institutions 473,263 - - - - - - 731 - - - - -
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Loans and
advances
to
customers(13) 13,158,131 47,524 1,103,180 4,768,316 4,768,316 4,607,409 2,534,368 154,267 31,594 2,082,078 821,184 2,456,743 2,455,859
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Loans and
advances
to
customers
classified
as held
for sale(13) 2,851,113 5,888 54,232 2,749,301 2,749,301 2,749,301 1,437,851 50,914 28,285 1,646,091 797,692 991,924 620,995
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
Off-balance-sheet 2,842,535 n/a(14) 11,555 326,155 326,155 n/a(14) 8,774 3,904 - 23,781 - 28,855 10,039
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- -----------
The decrease in non-performing exposures of EUR0.45 billion is mainly due to restructuring activity, write offs of EUR0.26 billion, debt for asset swap (EUR0.14 billion), curing and transfer to performing exposures and repayments (EUR0.25 billion) and inflows (EUR0.2 billion).
13. Amounts presented are before fair value adjustment on initial recognition relating to the loans and advances to customers acquired as part of the acquisition of certain operations of Laiki Bank in 2013 and originates credit impaired loans. This adjustment has decreased the gross balance of loans and advances to customers.
14. Per EBA guidelines no disclosure is required.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.3 Analysis of Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) exposure by approach
The table below shows the analysis of CCR per approach. The approach followed by the Group is the mark to market method for derivatives and the financial collateral comprehensive method for securities financing transactions (SFTs). All rows and columns that are not relevant to the Group's activities or methods applied are not included.
Replacement Potential Exposure RWA
cost/current future at Default
market value credit (EAD) post
exposure Credit Risk
Mitigation
(CRM)
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------------------------- -------------- ---------- ------------- -------
1 Mark to market 1,857 11,236 1,299 731
----------------------------------- -------------- ---------- ------------- -------
Financial collateral comprehensive
method
9 (for SFTs) 24,300 12,150
----------------------------------- -------------- ---------- ------------- -------
11 Total 12,881
----------------------------------- ============== ========== ============= =======
31 December 2018
1 Mark to market 13,289 13,975 2,484 1,195
----------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Financial collateral comprehensive
method
9 (for SFTs) 25,601 12,801
----------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
11 Total 13,996
----------------------------------- ======= ======= ======= =======
The decrease in the RWA in derivative transactions under the mark-to-market method and SFT transactions under the financial collateral comprehensive method stems an overall decrease in exposure values.
Exposures to Qualifying Central Counterparties (QCCPs)
The Group does not hold any initial margins or prefunded default fund contributions. The Group started clearing derivatives through a CCP in 2018. The Exposure at Default post CRM and RWA of these transactions are nil for both 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2018.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.4 Regulatory CVA charge for capital calculation
The table below provides a summary of the exposure subject to CVA regulatory calculations. All rows that are not relevant to the Group's activities or methods applied are not included.
EU CCR2 - CVA capital charge
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Exposure RWA Exposure RWA
value value
--------- ------- ---------- -------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
--------- ------- ---------- -------
All portfolios subject to the
4 standardised method 25,599 6,313 28,086 8,863
--------------------------------- --------- ------- ---------- -------
Total subject to the CVA capital
5 charge 25,599 6,313 28,086 8,863
--------------------------------- ========= ======= ========== =======
The decrease in the exposure value is the result of a decrease in both derivative transactions (30 June 2019: EUR1,299 thousand, 31 December 2018: EUR2,484 thousand) and SFTs (30 June 2019: EUR24,300 thousand, 31 December 2018: EUR25,601 thousand).
8.5 EU CCR3 - Standardised approach - CCR exposures by regulatory portfolio and risk
The table below provides a breakdown of all CCR exposures, calculated under the Standardised Approach, by portfolio (type of counterparties) and by risk weight (business attributed according to the Standardised Approach). All rows and columns that are not relevant to the Group's activities are not included.
Exposure classes Risk Weights Total Of which unrated(15)
20% 50% 75% 100%
------- ------- ------- -------
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------------------
6 Institutions 465 24,300 - - 24,765 -
------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------------------
7 Corporates - - - 819 819 819
------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------------------
8 Retail - - 15 - 15 15
------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------------------
11 Total 465 24,300 15 819 25,599 834
------------- ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =====================
31 December 2018
6 Institutions 525 27,168 - - 27,693 -
------------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ----
7 Corporates - - - 389 389 389
------------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ----
8 Retail - - 4 - 4 4
------------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ----
11 Total 525 27,168 4 389 28,086 393
------------- ==== ======= ==== ======= ====
The allocation of exposure values among exposure classes remains unchanged.
15.Includes all exposures for which an issue/issuer or country rating (where applicable) is not available or they follow a uniform regulatory treatment under the standardised approach of the CRR.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.6 EU CCR5-A Impact of netting and collateral held on exposure values
The net credit exposure of Group derivative contracts, after considering both the benefits from legally enforceable netting agreements and collateral arrangements, is presented in the table below. Collateral received through the CSA agreements from counterparties as at 30 June 2019 was EUR1,340 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR12,220 thousand).
Gross positive Netting Netted current Collateral Net credit
fair value benefits credit exposure held exposure
or net carrying
amount
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ---------- ----------------- ----------- -----------
Derivatives 13,632 11,777 1,855 1,340 515
----------------- ---------- ----------------- ----------- -----------
SFTs 24,300 - 24,300 - 24,300
----------------- ---------- ----------------- ----------- -----------
Cross-product netting - - - - -
----------------- ---------- ----------------- ----------- -----------
Total 37,932 11,777 26,155 1,340 24,815
================= ========== ================= =========== ===========
31 December 2018
Derivatives 24,734 11,445 13,289 12,220 1,069
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
SFTs 25,601 - 25,601 - 25,601
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Cross-product netting - - - - -
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total 50,335 11,445 38,890 12,220 26,670
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
8.7 EU-CCR5-B Composition of collateral for exposures to CCR
A breakdown of all types of collateral posted or received by banks to support or reduce CCR exposures, is presented below:
30 June Collateral used in derivative transactions Collateral used
2019 in SFTs
Fair value of collateral Fair value of posted Fair value Fair value
received collateral of collateral of posted
received collateral
--------------------------- -------------------------- --------------- ------------
Segregated Unsegregated Segregated Unsegregated
------------ ------------- ----------- ------------- --------------- ------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------ ------------- ----------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Cash - 1,340 21,227 30,866 - 12,361
------------ ------------- ----------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Total - 1,340 21,227 30,866 - 12,361
============ ============= =========== ============= =============== ============
31 December
2018
Cash 12,020 200 - 27,947 - 14,684
------- ---- ------- -------
Total 12,020 200 - 27,947 - 14,684
======= ==== ======= =======
Lower fair values of the outstanding derivative transactions since last reporting date, translate into higher posted amount in the case of derivatives.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.8 EU CR1-A Credit quality of exposures by exposure class and instrument
The below table analyses the on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures by credit quality and by exposure class and it has been completed in accordance with the regulatory requirements. Column (c) represents the value adjustment used in the calculation of the RWA, while column (e) is a subset of column (c) and represents the partial and total amount of principal and past-due interest of any on-balance sheet instrument that is derecognised because the institution has no reasonable expectations of recovering the contractual cash-flows. Column (f) includes changes in column (c) between the current and the previous year calculated at exposure class level. Column (c) represents the IFRS 9 transitional specific credit risk adjustment values, calculated under article 473(a) of the CRR, which results in decreased provisions used for RWA purposes compared to the provisions reported in the consolidated balance sheet of the Group.
The amounts included in column (a) represent all defaulted exposures in accordance with Article 178 of the CRR. Row 'Exposures in default' is an informative row which is not included in the rows 'Total standardised approach' and 'Total'. Column (a) summarises the defaulted exposures that have been reported in exposure class 'Exposures in default' according to Article 112(j) of the CRR and it includes the defaulted exposures in all other exposure classes except for 'Items associated with particularly high risk' and 'Equity Exposures' which is included in row 'Other'.
Materiality applied: All exposure classes that do not exceed 1% of total net exposures have been included in 'Other'.
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
values of credit credit write-offs risk
risk risk adjustment
adjustment adjustment charges
of the
period
--------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
30 June 2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Central
governments
or central
banks - 6,440,965 1,107 - - (181) 6,439,858
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Institutions 93,996 702,149 95,772 - 93,988 1,652 700,373
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Corporates 2,166,040 4,454,979 1,570,171 - 958,027 (2,929,916) 5,050,848
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Of which:
SMEs 1,070,590 2,761,463 775,525 - 438,084 (2,573,635) 3,056,528
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Retail 2,441,031 2,659,331 1,782,890 - 934,768 (179,464) 3,317,472
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Of which:
SMEs 603,807 768,228 443,289 - 236,954 (50,708) 928,746
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Secured by
mortgages on
immovable
property 1,231,676 3,070,797 166,475 - 86,827 (35,449) 4,135,998
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Of which:
SMEs 216,369 695,957 32,959 - 15,815 (26,415) 879,367
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Exposures in
default 5,932,744 - 3,468,937 - - (3,127,554) 2,463,807
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Items
associated
with
particularly
high risk 768,618 932,188 506,068 - 334,736 (1,523,980) 1,194,738
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Other
exposures - 2,243,608 9,767 - - 9,709 2,233,841
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Other 49 696,303 2,716 - 567 (2,750) 693,636
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Total
standardised
approach 6,701,410 21,200,320 4,134,966 - 2,408,913 (4,660,379) 23,766,764
=========== ============== ============== ============== ============ ============== ===========
Of which:
Loans 6,473,633 16,278,980 4,097,958 - 2,408,913 (4,671,433) 18,654,655
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Of which:
Debt
securities - 1,640,141 1,127 - - (169) 1,639,014
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Of which:
Off-balance
sheet
exposures 227,729 900,075 26,115 - - 1,512 1,101,689
----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.8 EU CR1-A Credit quality of exposures by exposure class and instrument (continued)
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
values of credit credit write-offs risk
risk risk adjustment
adjustment adjustment charges
of the
year
--------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
31 December 2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Central governments
or central banks - 5,412,797 1,288 - - 1,287 5,411,509
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Institutions 93,631 635,503 94,120 - 93,599 (53,145) 635,014
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Corporates 5,969,183 4,254,493 4,500,087 - 2,865,717 (151,115) 5,723,589
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: SMEs 4,368,924 2,498,139 3,349,160 - 2,145,333 (97,832) 3,517,903
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Retail 2,650,774 2,584,409 1,962,354 - 1,063,717 25,829 3,272,829
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: SMEs 654,062 773,422 493,997 - 258,433 (19,925) 933,487
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Secured by
mortgages
on immovable
property 1,431,256 3,070,309 201,924 - 97,273 43,359 4,299,641
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: SMEs 378,878 654,415 59,374 - 28,304 2,570 973,919
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Exposures in
default 10,147,231 - 6,596,491 - - 14,976 3,550,740
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Items associated
with
particularly high
risk 2,798,700 913,564 2,030,048 - 1,365,411 70,203 1,682,216
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Other exposures - 2,403,897 58 - - 58 2,403,839
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Other 2,554 622,587 5,466 - 2,772 2,307 619,675
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Total Standardised
Approach 12,946,098 19,897,559 8,795,345 - 5,488,489 (61,217) 24,048,312
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: Loans 12,653,124 15,037,275 8,769,391 - 5,488,489 (38,895) 18,921,008
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: Debt
securities - 1,338,418 1,296 - - 1,296 1,337,122
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Of which: Off -
balance-sheet
exposures 292,807 887,870 24,603 - - (23,673) 1,156,074
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
The material decrease in the Gross carrying values of Defaulted exposures results mainly from the sale of projects Helix and Velocity, the decrease in the Non-defaulted exposures in exposure class "Other Exposures" is the result of the disposal of properties held for sale from debt-for-asset swaps relating to the portfolio of loans in project Helix; and the increase in the exposure class in "Central governments or central banks". Respectively "Specific credit risk adjustments" and "Accumulated write-offs" decreased. The decrease in the Defaulted exposures was strengthened by the on-going deleveraging actions in the form of customer loan restructurings, increased provisioning and debt-for-asset swaps. On the other hand, new lending and curing resulted in an increase in non-defaulted exposures, mainly in "Corporates" and "Retail" exposure classes.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.9 EU CR1-B Credit quality of exposures by industry of counterparty types
The below table analyses the on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures by credit quality and by industry and it has been completed in accordance to the regulatory requirements. Column (c) represents the value adjustment used in for the calculation of the RWA, while column (e) is a subset of column (c) and represents the partial and total amount of principal and past-due interest of any on-balance sheet instrument that is derecognised because the institution has no reasonable expectations of recovering the contractual cash-flows. Column (f) includes changes in column (c) between the current reporting period and the 31 December 2018 balances calculated at exposure class level. Column (c) represents the IFRS 9 transitional specific credit risk adjustment values, calculated under article 473(a) of the CRR, which results in decreased provisions used for RWA purposes compared to the provisions reported in the consolidated balance sheet of the Group.
Industry 'Other services' includes exposures to Private individuals, Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies, Other services activities and Financial and Insurance activities.
Materiality applied: All industry sectors that do not exceed 1% of total net exposures have been included in row 'Other'.
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
values of risk credit write-offs risk
adjustment risk adjustment
adjustment charges
of the
period
--------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
30 June
2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Manufacturing 252,227 486,154 161,818 - 88,128 (250,935) 576,563
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Construction 696,507 1,048,482 370,569 - 200,087 (1,590,141) 1,374,420
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Wholesale
and retail
trade 779,282 1,535,787 508,443 - 222,907 (540,677) 1,806,626
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Transport
and storage 85,884 318,372 69,881 - 47,932 (71,506) 334,375
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Accommo-dation
and food
service
activities 239,135 1,111,112 177,656 - 121,971 (372,489) 1,172,591
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Real estate
activities 505,847 1,878,664 313,947 - 220,193 (554,130) 2,070,564
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Professional,
scientific
and technical
activities 280,181 509,725 200,920 - 137,678 (299,180) 588,986
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Administrative
and supportive
activities 163,917 188,014 105,739 - 54,223 (46,859) 246,192
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Public
administra-tion
and defence,
compulsory
social
security 6 7,064,045 3,791 - 535 (3,147) 7,060,260
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Other
services 3,415,618 6,417,266 2,066,911 - 1,239,244 (735,590) 7,765,973
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Other 282,806 642,699 155,291 - 76,015 (195,725) 770,214
----------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Total 6,701,410 21,200,320 4,134,966 - 2,408,913 (4,660,379) 23,766,764
=========== ============== ============= ============= ============ ============= ===========
8. PILLAR 3 Disclosures (continued)
8.9 EU CR1-B Credit quality of exposures by industry of counterparty types (continued)
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
values of risk credit write-offs risk adjustment
adjustment risk charges
adjustment of the
year
--------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
31 December
2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Manufacturing 587,673 490,080 412,753 - 234,181 29,404 665,000
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Construction 2,803,579 1,096,770 1,960,710 - 1,305,120 42,296 1,939,639
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Wholesale and
retail
trade 1,550,969 1,538,151 1,049,120 - 554,667 20,329 2,040,000
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Transport and
storage 169,272 298,382 141,387 - 96,431 5,799 326,267
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Accommodation
and
food service
activities 770,183 1,072,559 550,145 - 394,936 5,972 1,292,597
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Real estate
activities 1,305,079 1,685,534 868,077 - 494,422 (141,954) 2,122,536
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Professional,
scientific
and technical
activities 635,521 468,806 500,100 - 367,233 116,239 604,227
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Administrative
and
support
service
activities 218,513 185,885 152,598 - 84,806 81,512 251,800
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Public
administration
and defence,
compulsory
social
security 3,177 5,649,157 6,938 - 2,973 3,863 5,645,396
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Other services 4,361,742 6,778,465 2,802,501 - 1,778,821 (142,339) 8,337,706
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Other 540,390 633,770 351,016 - 174,899 (82,338) 823,144
----------- -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------- -----------
Total 12,946,098 19,897,559 8,795,345 - 5,488,489 (61,217) 24,048,312
=========== ============== ============ ============ ============ ================ ===========
The sale of projects Helix and Velocity resulted in a material decrease of exposures from "Defaulted exposures" across all industry sectors. Their "Specific risk adjustments" and "Accumulated write-offs" decreased respectively. The decrease in the Defaulted exposures was strengthened by the on-going deleveraging actions in the form of customer loan restructurings, increased provisioning and debt-for-asset swaps. The increase in the "Non-defaulted" Gross carrying values in "Public administration and defence, compulsory social security" relates mainly to the proceeds from the sale of projects Helix and Velocity.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.10 EU CR1-C Credit quality of exposures by geography
The below table analyses the on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures by credit quality and by geography and it has been completed in accordance to the regulatory requirements. Column (c) represents the value adjustment used in the calculation of the RWA, while column (e) is a subset of column (c) and represents the partial and total amount of principal and past-due interest of any on-balance sheet instrument that is derecognised because the institution has no reasonable expectations of recovering the contractual cash-flows. Column (f) includes changes in column (c) between the current reporting period and the 31 December 2018 balances calculated at exposure class level. Column (c) represents the IFRS 9 transitional specific credit risk adjustment values, calculated under article 473(a) of the CRR, which results in decreased provisions used for RWA purposes compared to the provisions reported in the consolidated balance sheet of the Group.
The country or geographical area in which the exposure is classified is driven by the country of residence/incorporation of the counterparty.
The materiality of geographical areas has been determined using the following threshold: All EU countries that do not exceed 1% of total net exposures have been included in 'Other countries' and all non-EU countries that do not exceed 1% of total net exposures have been included in 'Other geographical areas'. There are not non-EU countries that exceed the 1% threshold. 'Supranational' exposures are included in 'Other geographical areas'.
The sale of projects Helix and Velocity was the main driver in the material changes in the amounts in country "Cyprus" and "Other geographical areas" which includes balances held with the ECB in which part of the proceeds were placed. There is an increase in the Gross carrying value of "Non-defaulted exposures" and its corresponding "Net Values" in country "Greece" from new lending to counterparties in exposure class "Corporates". Finally, an increase is observed in the Gross carrying value of "Non-defaulted exposures" and its corresponding "Net Values" in country "France" from increased investments in bonds issued by French credit institutions.
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying value Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
of credit credit write-offs risk
risk risk adjustment
adjustment adjustment charges
of the
period
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
30 June
2019 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
EU Countries 6,432,873 15,476,075 3,957,564 - 2,337,092 (4,646,865) 17,951,384
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Cyprus 5,792,334 13,853,989 3,448,026 - 1,945,039 (4,550,882) 16,198,297
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
United
Kingdom 306,801 275,633 212,527 - 156,650 (13,096) 369,907
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
France 4,286 360,979 173 - 24 106 365,092
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Greece 131,280 405,518 124,483 - 100,997 (14,994) 412,315
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Other
countries 198,172 579,956 172,355 - 134,382 (67,999) 605,773
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Other
geographical
areas 268,537 5,724,245 177,402 - 71,821 (13,514) 5,815,380
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
Total 6,701,410 21,200,320 4,134,966 - 2,408,913 (4,660,379) 23,766,764
=========== ============== ============= ============== ============ ============== ===========
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.10 EU CR1-C Credit quality of exposures by geography (continued)
a b c d e f g
Gross carrying Specific General Accumulated Credit Net values
value of credit credit write-offs risk
risk risk adjustment
adjustment adjustment charges
of the
year
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Defaulted Non-defaulted (a+b-c-d)
exposures exposures
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
31 December
2018 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
EU Countries 12,651,108 14,796,225 8,604,429 - 5,411,507 14,155 18,842,904
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Cyprus 11,887,096 13,439,008 7,998,908 - 4,995,187 130,334 17,327,196
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
United
Kingdom 325,675 296,789 225,623 - 160,337 (26,706) 396,841
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
France 100 309,056 67 - 57 (635) 309,089
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Greece 153,257 247,418 139,477 - 101,867 (29,650) 261,198
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Other
countries 284,980 503,954 240,354 - 154,059 (59,188) 548,580
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Other
geographical
areas 294,990 5,101,334 190,916 - 76,982 (75,372) 5,205,408
----------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
Total 12,946,098 19,897,559 8,795,345 - 5,488,489 (61,217) 24,048,312
=========== ============== ============= ============== ============ ============== ============
8.11 EU CR2-B Changes in the stock of defaulted and impaired loans and debt securities
Defaulted exposures are exposures that are defaulted in accordance with Article 178 of the CRR.
Contractual value defaulted exposures
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
----------------- ---------------------
EUR000 EUR000
----------------- ---------------------
Opening balance 12,945,931 12,360,502
----------------- ---------------------
Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or impaired since the last
reporting period 148,312 1,620,193
----------------- ---------------------
Returned to non-defaulted status (240,702) (231,938)
----------------- ---------------------
Amounts written off (241,896) (954,242)
----------------- ---------------------
Other changes (5,910,283) 151,416
----------------- ---------------------
Closing balance 6,701,362 12,945,931
================= =====================
The gross contractual value relates to the contractual balances before any impairments made via an allowance or via a direct reduction in the carrying amount according to the applicable accounting framework.
The decrease in the gross contractual value of defaulted exposures is driven at its majority by the sale of projects Helix and Velocity which is reflected in line "Other changes". "Other changes" include to a lesser extent to normal movements in the balances such as accrued interest, repayments and withdrawals. Additionally, the inflows "Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or impaired since the last reporting period" have been restricted while the outflows "Returned to non-defaulted status" have comparatively increased.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.12 EU CR2-A Changes in stock of general and specific credit risks adjustment
The changes in the accumulated specific and general adjustment are as follows:
30 June 2019 31 December 2018
Accumulated Accumulated Accumulated Accumulated
specific general credit specific general credit
credit risk risk adjustment credit risk risk adjustment
adjustment adjustment
------------- ------------- -----------------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
1 January 2019/2018* 3,462,005 - 3,452,850 -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Change in the basis of calculation - - 1,689,497 -
of gross carrying value
(IFRS 9 Grossing up adjustment)
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Impact of adopting IFRS - - 319,102 -
9 at 1 January 2018
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Restated balance at 1 January
2019/2018 3,462,005 - 5,461,449 -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Increases due to amounts
set aside for estimated
loan losses during the year 350,486 - 1,494,385 -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Decreases due to amounts
reversed for estimated loan
losses during the year (221,062) - (981,429) -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Write offs (246,661) - (2,666,113) -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Contractual interest (provided) 83,903 - - -
not recognized in the income
statement
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Foreign exchange and other
adjustments 7,233 - (6,506) -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Business combinations, including - - (3,594) -
acquisitions and disposals
of subsidiaries
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Interest accrued on impaired - - 164,437 -
loans and advances
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Discontinued operations - - (624) -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Disposal of Helix and Velocity (1,602,825) - - -
portfolios
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
30 June 2019/31 December
2018 1,833,079 - 3,462,005 -
============= ================= ============= =================
Recoveries on credit risk
adjustments recorded directly
to the income statement 14,739 - 140,735 -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
Specific credit risk adjustments
directly recorded to the
income statement 240 - 37,756 -
------------- ----------------- ------------- -----------------
*Reclassification of an amount EUR30,926 thousand from loans and advances to customers relates to loan loss provisions under IAS 39 as at 31 December 2017 on loans and advances to customers which failed the SPPI criteria and, as a result, have been classified at FVPL.
All recoveries on credit risk adjustments and specific credit risk adjustments are made via the accumulated allowance account.
The above table includes credit losses relating to loans and advances to customers classified as held for sale but does not include the fair value adjustments on initial recognition of loans acquired from Laiki Bank and provisions for impairment on financial guarantees and commitments amounting to EUR22,151 thousand
(December 2018: EUR27,685 thousand).
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.13.1 EU CR4 Standardised Approach - Credit risk exposure and Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) effects
The table below illustrates the effect of all CRM techniques applied in accordance with the CRR including the financial collateral comprehensive method.
RWA density is a synthetic metric on the riskiness of each portfolio which is calculated by dividing the RWAs by the Exposure post CCF and CRM (the sum of columns (c) and (d)).
All rows and columns that are not relevant to the Group's activities are not included in the table below.
a b c d e f
30 June 2019 Exposures before CCF and CRM Exposures post CCF and CRM RWAs and RWA
density
-------------- ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- --------------------
Exposure On-balance-sheet Off-balance-sheet On-balance-sheet Off-balance-sheet RWAs RWA
classes amount amount amount amount density
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 %
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
Central
governments
or central
1 banks 6,439,787 71 6,476,666 - 382,600 5.9%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
2 Regional 124,623 8,790 69,661 101 1,444 2.1%
government or
local
authorities
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
Public sector
3 entities 29,636 599 29,608 38 8 0.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
Multilateral
development
4 banks 111,014 - 158,686 - - 0.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
International
5 organisations 107,809 - 107,809 - - 0.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
6 Institutions 637,396 62,971 639,248 29,648 186,584 27.9%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
7 Corporates 3,238,398 1,145,472 3,073,270 220,278 3,264,470 99.1%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
8 Retail 1,655,343 958,824 1,391,192 68,614 1,038,600 71.1%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
9 Secured by 2,940,515 101,966 2,839,281 49,456 1,082,376 37.5%
mortgages on
immovable
property
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
Exposures in
10 default 2,286,286 177,521 2,262,617 39,193 2,550,272 110.8%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
Higher-risk
11 categories 954,588 240,150 843,745 46,669 1,335,621 150.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
12 Covered bonds 169,557 - 169,557 - 16,956 10.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
14 Collective 536 - 536 - 302 56.3%
investment
undertakings
(CIUs)
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
15 Equity 141,071 - 141,071 - 330,203 234.1%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
16 Other items 2,233,841 - 2,233,841 - 2,100,634 94.0%
-------------- ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ---------- --------
17 Total 21,070,400 2,696,364 20,436,788 453,997 12,290,070 58.8%
--------------
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.13.1 EU CR4 Standardised Approach - Credit risk exposure and Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) effects (continued)
31 December 2018 Exposures before Exposures post CCF RWAs and RWA density
CCF and CRM and CRM
a b c d e f
-------------- -------------- ----------
Exposures before Exposures post CCF RWAs and RWA density
CCF and CRM and CRM
Exposure classes On-balance Off-balance On-balance Off-balance RWAs RWA density
sheet amount sheet amount sheet amount sheet amount
-------------- -------------- ----------
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 %
-------------- -------------- ----------
Central governments
or central banks 5,411,449 60 5,449,804 - 333,243 6.1%
--------------
Regional government
or local authorities 112,619 12,761 57,294 82 701 1.2%
--------------
Public sector entities 37,441 596 37,417 34 7 0.0%
--------------
Multilateral development
banks 95,974 - 142,654 - - 0.0%
--------------
International organisations 107,988 - 107,988 - - 0.0%
--------------
Institutions 564,793 70,189 565,945 31,388 177,904 29.8%
--------------
Corporates 2,959,947 1,205,412 2,823,286 230,929 3,016,593 98.8%
--------------
Retail 1,575,155 965,208 1,327,376 61,529 987,312 71.1%
--------------
Secured by mortgages
on immovable property 2,948,717 90,914 2,838,939 42,797 1,077,148 37.4%
--------------
Exposures in default 3,301,085 249,655 3,272,657 63,732 3,695,591 110.8%
--------------
Higher-risk categories 1,432,856 249,360 1,299,798 55,096 2,032,341 150.0%
--------------
Covered bonds 141,529 - 141,529 - 14,153 10.0%
--------------
Collective investment
undertakings (CIUs) 172 - 172 - 172 100.0%
--------------
Equity 110,593 - 110,593 - 254,220 229.9%
--------------
Other items 2,403,839 - 2,403,839 - 2,220,345 92.4%
Total 21,204,157 2,844,155 20,579,291 485,587 13,809,730 65.6%
The main driver behind the overall decrease in the RWA density is the sale of projects Helix and Velocity whereby the exposures in exposure classes "Exposures in default", "Higher-risk categories" and "Other items" which carry high risk weights decreased and respectively the exposures in exposure class "Central governments or central banks" which carry a 0% risk weight increased. The increased exposures in "Central governments or central banks" carrying a 0% risk weight, decreased the RWA density of this exposure class. Additionally, the slight decrease in the RWA density at individual class level observed in "Institutions" derives from improved ratings and decreases in residual maturities, and in "Collective investment undertakings (CIUs)" derives from improved ratings. The small increase in the RWA density at individual class level observed in "Equity" derives from increased amounts in investments in FSE risk weighted at 250%, in "Corporates" from new lending to Large Corporates which do not benefit from the SME supporting factor under article 501 of the CRR.
The RWA intensity for each exposure class is further explained in table 8.14 below.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.13.2 EU CR3 Credit risk mitigation techniques overview
The table below presents the exposure value excluding loans and advances classified as held for sale covered by financial collateral, other collateral, guarantees and credit derivatives.
30 June 2019 Exposures Exposures Exposures Exposures Exposures
unsecured secured secured secured secured
- carrying - carrying by collateral by financial by credit
amount amount guarantees derivatives
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
Total loans 792,853 10,156,149 9,173,543 63,042 -
Total debt securities 1,550,674 169,557 169,557 - -
Total exposures 2,343,527 10,325,706 9,343,100 63,042 -
Of which defaulted 125,865 2,230,147 2,025,074 35,742 -
31 December 2018
Total loans 679,003 10,242,783 9,096,436 63,778 -
Total debt securities 1,223,214 141,529 141,529 - -
Total exposures 1,902,217 10,384,312 9,237,965 63,778 -
Of which defaulted 123,190 2,564,951 2,260,245 30,105 -
Exposures in unsecured debt securities have increased from December 2018 to June 2019 (from a total EUR1,223 million as at 31December 2018 to a total EUR1,551 million as at 30 June 2019). The increase of EUR328 million during the six months ended 30 June 2019 is mainly the net result of various purchases of bonds issued by credit institutions and supranational, government and regional government bonds. Additional purchases of covered bonds also took place, leading to an increase in the exposure in secured debt securities from a total of EUR142 million as at 31 December 2018 to a total of EUR170 million as at 30 June 2019.
Defaulted exposures have decreased significantly due to repayments, debt for asset swaps and write offs.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.14 EU CR5 Standardised Approach
The table below presents the breakdown of exposures under the standardised approach by asset class and risk weight (corresponding to the riskiness attributed to the exposure according to the standardised approach). The exposures are disclosed post conversion factors and post risk mitigation techniques.
All rows and columns that are not relevant to the Group's activities are not included in the table below.
30 June 2019 Risk weight Total Of which
unrated(16)
0% 2% 10% 20% 35% 50% 75% 100% 150% 250% Other Deducted
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Exposure
classes EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Central
governments
or central
banks 6,074,491 - 11,284 11,384 - - - 379,091 - - 416 - 6,476,666 379,091
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Regional
government
or local
authorities 62,543 - - 7,219 - - - - - - - - 69,762 -
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Public sector
entities 29,607 - - 39 - - - - - - - - 29,646 -
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Multilateral
development
banks 158,686 - - - - - - - - - - - 158,686 111,014
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
International
organisations 107,809 - - - - - - - - - - - 107,809 107,809
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Institutions 1,420 - - 598,760 - 56,826 - 8,574 28,081 - - - 693,661 -
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Corporates - - - - - - - 3,272,415 21,952 - - - 3,294,367 3,248,900
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Retail - - - - - - 1,459,821 - - - - - 1,459,821 1,459,821
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Secured by
mortgages
on immovable
property - - - - 2,218,347 670,390 - - - - - - 2,888,737 2,888,737
--------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- -------
Exposures
in default - - - - - - - 1,804,885 496,925 - - - 2,301,810 2,301,810
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Higher-risk
categories - - - - - - - - 890,414 - - - 890,414 890,414
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Covered bonds - - 169,557 - - - - - - - - - 169,557 -
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Collective
investment
undertakings
(CIUs) - - - 293 - - - 243 - - - - 536 243
--------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- -------
Equity - - - - - - - 14,983 - 126,088 - - 141,071 141,071
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Other items 135,772 - - 41,473 - - - 2,038,724 - - 17,872 42,906 2,276,747 2,276,747
Total 6,570,328 - 180,841 659,168 2,218,347 727,216 1,459,821 7,518,915 1,437,372 126,088 18,288 42,906 20,959,290 13,805,657
========== ========== =========== ============
16.Includes all exposures for which an issue/issuer or country rating is not available or they follow uniform regulatory treatment.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued)
8.14 EU CR5 Standardised Approach (continued)
31 December Risk weight Total Of which
2018 unrated(17)
0% 4% 10% 20% 35% 50% 75% 100% 150% 250% Deducted
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Exposure
classes EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Central
governments
or central
banks 5,304,909 11,560 232 - - - - - - 133,103 - 5,449,804 931
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Regional
government
or local
authorities 53,873 - - 3,503 - - - - - - - 57,376 -
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Public sector
entities 37,416 - - 35 - - - - - - - 37,451 -
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Multilateral
development
banks 142,654 - - - - - - - - - - 142,654 95,974
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
International
organisations 107,988 - - - - - - - - - - 107,988 107,988
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Institutions 1,435 - - 523,293 - 59,590 - 7,830 32,878 - - 625,026 -
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Corporates - - - - - - - 3,054,089 515 - - 3,054,604 3,054,602
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Retail - - - - - - 1,388,908 - - - - 1,388,908 1,388,908
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Secured
by mortgages
on immovable
property - - - - 2,235,078 646,658 - - - - - 2,881,736 2,881,736
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Exposures
in default - - - - - - - 2,617,988 718,401 - - 3,336,389 3,336,388
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Higher-risk
categories - - - - - - - - 1,354,894 - - 1,354,894 1,354,894
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Covered
bonds - - 141,529 - - - - - - - - 141,529 -
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Collective
investment
undertakings
(CIUs) - - - - - - - 172 - - - 172 172
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Equity - - - - - - - 14,842 - 95,751 - 110,593 110,592
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ----------------------
Other items 153,715 - - 37,224 - - - 2,212,900 - - 212,033 2,615,872 2,615,872
Total 5,801,990 11,560 141,761 564,055 2,235,078 706,248 1,388,908 7,907,821 2,106,688 228,854 212,033 21,304,996 14,948,057
The sale of projects Helix and Velocity resulted in substantial decrease in exposure values in exposure classes "Exposures in default", "Higher-risk categories" and "Other items" in risk weights 100% and 150% and correspondingly increased the exposure values of "Central governments or central banks" at 0% risk weight. The law amendment of the Cyprus Parliament legislative on 1 March 2019 allowing for the conversion of deferred tax assets into deferred tax credits for regulatory capital purposes resulted in the amounts that previously carried a risk weight of 250% or were deducted from capital to be risk weighted at 100%. The impact of this amendment in the allocation of exposures is observed in exposure class "Central governments or central banks" in risk weights 100% and 250% and in exposure class "Other items" in column "Deducted". The increase in exposure values in exposure classes "Institutions" and "Covered bonds" in risk weights 20% and 10% respectively is in line with increased investments in debt securities issued by credit institutions. The increased exposures in exposure classes "Corporates" and "Retail" represents new lending and curing during the period.
17.Includes all exposures for which an issue/issuer or country rating is not available or they follow uniform regulatory treatment.
8. Other Pillar 3 disclosures (continued) 8.14 EU CR5 Standardised Approach (continued)
The increase in "Equity" in risk weight 250% relates to increased amounts in investments in FSE risk weighted at 250%. The amount observed in "Other items" under "Other" risk weights represents the net book value of properties held for sale which have been on boarded after a failed auction and carry a risk weight of 300% whereas previously were included in the 100% risk weight. Lastly, the implementation of article 114 paragraph 6(a) resulted in exposures to central governments or central banks previously risk weighted at 10% to be risk weighted at 25%.
8.15 Securitisation positions
Securitisation results from a transaction or scheme whereby the credit risk associated with an exposure or pool of exposures is tranched having both of the following characteristics:
(a) payments in the transaction or scheme are dependent upon the performance of the exposure or pool of exposures; and
(b) the subordination of tranches determines the distribution of losses during the ongoing life of the transaction or scheme.
"Tranche" means a contractually established segment of the credit risk associated with an exposure or a number of exposures, where a position in the segment entails a risk of credit loss greater than or less than a position of the same amount in each other such segment, without taking account of credit protection provided by third parties directly to the holders of positions in the segment or in other segments.
BOC PCL being the originator (directly involved in the original agreement which created the obligations or potential obligations giving rise to the securitised exposures) in the Project Helix traditional securitisation transaction invested in the senior tranche of the debt securities issued whereby traditional securitisation means the economic transfer of the exposures being securitised (transfer of ownership).
BOC PCL has applied the look-through approach in calculating the RWA and capital requirements for the position held in the securitisation under article 261 of the EU Regulation 2017/2401 amending the CRR.
Traditional
30 June 2019 Exposure RWA Capital Requirements
Value
Bank acts as originator EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
Loans to corporates or SMEs (treated
as corporates) 45,033 52,504 4,200
Total 45,033 52,504 4,200
BOC PCL does not hold any re-securitisation positions.
BANK OF CYPRUS HOLDINGS GROUP Definitions and explanations of Alternative Performance Measures Disclosures
DEFINITIONS
Allowance for Allowance for expected credit losses to cover credit
expected credit risk on loans and advances to customers comprises:
losses on loans (i) allowance for ECL on loans and advances to customers,
and advances (ii) the fair value adjustment on initial recognition
to customers of loans and advances to customers, (iii) allowance
for expected credit losses for off-balance sheet
exposures (contingent liabilities and commitments)
disclosed on the balance sheet within other liabilities
and (iv) accumulated fair value adjustments on loans
and advances to customers classified at FVPL.
Cost to income Cost to income ratio is calculated as the total staff
ratio costs (on an underlying basis as reconciled in the
table further below), special levy on deposits on
credit institutions in Cyprus and other operating
expenses (excluding advisory and other restructuring
costs) (on an underlying basis as reconciled in the
table further below) and (reversals of provisions)/provisions
for litigation and regulatory matters divided by
total income on the underlying basis (as defined
below).
Gross loans Comprises: (i) gross loans and advances to customers
and advances measured at amortised cost before fair value adjustment
to customers on initial recognition (including loans and advances
to customers classified as non-current assets held
for sale) and (ii) loans and advances to customers
measured at FVPL, including accumulated fair value
adjustments.
Interest earning Interest earning assets is the sum of: cash and balances
assets with central banks, loans and advances to banks,
net loans and advances to customers (including loans
and advances to customers classified as non-current
assets held for sale) and investments (excluding
equities and mutual funds).
Leverage ratio The leverage ratio is calculated as the tangible
total equity (including Other equity instruments)
to total assets as presented on the balance sheet.
Loan credit Loan credit losses comprises: (i) credit losses to
losses cover credit risk on loans and advances to customers,
(ii) net gains on derecognition of financial assets
measured at amortised cost and (iii) net gains on
loans and advances to customers at FVPL.
Loan credit Loan credit losses charge (cost of risk) (year to
losses charge date) is calculated as the loan credit losses (as
(cost of risk) defined) divided by the average gross loans and advances
to customers (as defined). The average balance is
calculated as the average of the opening and closing
balance.
Net fee and Fee and commission income less fee and commission
commission income expense divided by total income (as defined).
over total income
Net Interest Net interest margin is calculated as the net interest
Margin income (on an underlying basis) (annualised based
on year to date days) divided by the quarterly average
interest earning assets. Average interest earning
assets exclude interest earning assets of any discontinued
operations at each quarter end, if applicable.
Net loans and Loans and advances to customers net of expected credit
advances to losses (as defined, but excluding allowance for expected
customers credit losses for off-balance sheet exposures).
Net loans to Net loans to deposits ratio is calculated as the
deposits ratio net loans and advances to customers (as defined)
divided by customer deposits. Where applicable, loans
and deposits held for sale are added to the numerator
and denominator respectively.
New loan originations New lending includes the average YTD change (if positive)
in Directors' for credit cards and overdraft facilities.
Report
Non-performing The Group, in line with the European Banking Authority
exposures (NPEs) (EBA) standards and European Central Bank's (ECB)
Guidance to Banks on Non-Performing Loans (which
was published in March 2017), has defined NPEs as
those exposures that satisfy one of the following
conditions:
(vi) The borrower is assessed as unlikely to pay
its credit obligations in full without the realisation
of the collateral, regardless of the existence of
any past due amount or of the number of days past
due.
(vii) Defaulted or impaired exposures as per the
approach provided in the Capital Requirement Regulation
(CRR), which would also trigger a default under specific
credit adjustment, distress restructuring and obligor
bankruptcy.
(viii) Material exposures as set by the Central Bank
of Cyprus (CBC), which are more than 90 days past
due.
(ix) Performing forborne exposures under probation
for which additional forbearance measures are extended.
(x) Performing forborne exposures under probation
that present more than 30 days past due within the
probation period.
When a specific part of the exposures of a customer
that fulfil the NPE criteria set out above are greater
than 20% of the gross carrying amount of all on balance
sheet exposures of that customer, then the total
customer exposure is classified as non-performing;
otherwise only the specific part of the exposure
is classified as non-performing.
The NPEs are reported before the deduction of allowance
for expected credit losses on loans and advances
to customers (as defined).
NPE coverage The NPE coverage ratio is calculated as the allowance
ratio for expected credit losses on loans and advances
to customers (as defined) over NPEs (as defined).
NPE ratio The NPE ratio is NPEs (as defined) divided by gross
loans and advances to customers (as defined).
Non-recurring Non-recurring items as presented in the 'Consolidated
items Condensed Interim Income Statement - Underlying basis'
relate to: (i) advisory and other restructuring costs,
(ii) discontinued operations (UK subsidiary sale),
(iii) profit/(loss) relating to NPE sale (Helix),
(iv) loss on remeasurement of investment in associate
classified as held for sale (CNP) net of share of
profit from associates, and (v) reversal of impairment
of DTA and impairment of other tax receivables.
Operating profit Operating profit comprises profit before loan credit
losses (as defined), impairments of other financial
and non-financial assets, provisions for litigation,
regulatory and other matters, tax, (profit)/loss
attributable to non-controlling interests and non-recurring
items (as defined).
Operating profit Operating profit return on average assets is calculated
return on average as the annualised (based on year to date days) operating
assets profit (on an underlying basis) divided by the quarterly
average of total assets for the relevant period.
Average total assets exclude total assets of discontinued
operations at each quarter end, if applicable.
Profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) after tax - Organic is the profit/(loss)
after tax - after tax and before non-recurring items (as defined
Organic above), except for the 'Advisory and other restructuring
costs - excluding discontinued operations and NPE
sale (Helix)'.
Total income Total income under the underlying basis comprises
total of net interest income, net fee and commission
income (on the underlying basis), net foreign exchange
gains, net gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries and associates
(excluding net gains on loans and advances to customers
at FVPL) (on the underlying basis), insurance income
net of claims and commissions, net gains/(losses)
from revaluation and disposal of investment properties,
net gains on disposal of stock of property and other
income. A reconciliation of these amounts between
the statutory and the underlying bases is disclosed
in the Interim Management Report under section 'Financial
Results'.
Turnover Group turnover comprises interest income, fee and
commission income, foreign exchange gains, gross
insurance premiums, gains/losses of investment properties
and stock of properties, turnover of property and
hotel and golf business and other income.
RECONCILIATIONS
1. Reconciliation of Gross loans and advances to customers
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
Gross loans and advances to customers (as
defined above) 13,071,801 15,900,427
Reconciling items:
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
(Note 29)* (289,720) (322,375)
Loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale (Note
29) - (2,711,960)
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
on loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale (Note
29) - (139,153)
Reclassification between gross loans and
allowance for expected credit losses on
loans and advances to customers classified
as held for sale - 99,000
Loans and advances to customers measured
at fair value through profit and loss (Note
16) (393,981) (395,572)
Gross loans and advances to customers at
amortised cost as per the Consolidated Condensed
Interim Financial Statements (Note 16) 12,388,100 12,430,367
* Including fair value adjustment on initial recognition of loans and advances to customers measured at fair value through profit and loss amounting to EUR60,309 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR60,326 thousand).
2. Reconciliation of allowance for expected credit losses
on loans and advances to customers (ECL)
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
Allowance for expected credit losses on
loans and advances to customers (as defined
above) 2,144,950 3,852,218
Reconciling items:
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
(Note 29)* (289,720) (322,375)
Loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale (Note
29) - (1,557,852)
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
on loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale (Note
29) - (139,153)
Reclassification between gross loans and
allowance for expected credit losses on
loans and advances to customers classified
as held for sale - 99,000
Provisions for financial guarantees and
commitments (Note 23) (22,151) (27,685)
Allowance for ECL of loans and advances
to customers as per the Consolidated Condensed
Interim Financial Statements (Note 16) 1,833,079 1,904,153
* Including fair value adjustment on initial recognition of loans and advances to customers measured at fair value through profit and loss amounting to EUR60,309 thousand (31 December 2018: EUR60,326 thousand).
3. Reconciliation of NPEs
30 June 31 December
2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000
NPEs (as defined above) 4,311,520 7,418,613
Reconciling items:
Loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale - (2,613,603)
Fair value adjustment on initial recognition
on loans and advances to customers classified
as non-current assets held for sale - (135,697)
Reclassification between gross loans and
allowance for expected credit losses on
loans and advances to customers classified
as held for sale - 99,000
Loans and advances to customers measured
at fair value through profit and loss (NPE) (163,047) (160,907)
POCI (NPE) (591,974) (691,815)
Stage 3 loans and advances to customers
as per the Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statements (Note 29) 3,556,499 3,915,591
NPE ratio
NPEs (as per table above) (EUR000) 4,311,520 7,418,613
Gross loans and advances to customers (as
per table above) (EUR000) 13,071,801 15,900,427
Ratio of NPE/Gross loans (%) 33.0% 46.7%
4. Reconciliation of Loan credit losses
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
EUR000 EUR000
Loan credit losses per the underlying basis 86,883 84,705
Reconciling items:
Loan credit losses relating to Helix portfolio,
separately presented under the underlying
basis 16,582 135,000
Loan credit losses (as defined above), reconciled
to the statutory basis as: 103,465 219,705
Credit losses to cover credit risk on loans
and advances to customers (Note 10) 108,911 252,953
Net gains on derecognition of financial
assets measured at amortised cost (Interim
Consolidated Income Statement) (5,429) (19,381)
Net gains on loans and advances to customers
at FVPL (Note 8) (17) (13,867)
Credit losses per the statutory basis 103,465 219,705
5. Reconciliation of turnover as recorded in the Interim Consolidated Income Statement
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
EUR000 EUR000
Interest income and income similar to interest
income 278,488 312,877
Fee and commission income 87,467 85,282
Foreign exchange gains 14,117 18,039
Gross insurance premiums 86,581 82,670
Gains of investment properties and stock
of properties 4,813 11,325
Other income 15,679 11,276
Turnover as per the Interim Consolidated
Income Statement 487,145 521,469
RATIOS INFORMATION
1. Net Interest Margin
Reconciliation of the various components of net interest margin from the underlying basis to the statutory basis is provided below:
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
1.1. Reconciliation of Net interest income EUR000 EUR000
Net interest income as per the underlying
basis 170,147 165,846
Reclassifications for:
Net interest income relating to the NPE
sale (Helix), disclosed under non-recurring
items within 'Profit/(loss) relating to
NPE sale (Helix)' under the underlying
basis 33,962 46,238
Net interest income as per the Interim
Consolidated Income Statement 204,109 212,084
Net interest income (annualised) 343,114 334,441
1.2. Interest earning assets 30 June 31 March 31 December
2019 2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
Cash and balances with central
banks 5,261,896 3,913,391 4,610,491
Loans and advances to banks 403,041 448,043 472,532
Loans and advances to customers 10,949,002 10,954,529 10,921,786
Loans and advances to customers
held for sale (Note 19) 5,891 1,108,440 1,154,108
Investments
Debt securities (Note 13) 1,720,231 1,556,668 1,364,743
Less: Investment which is not
interest bearing (13,563) (10,181) (8,606)
Total interest earning assets 18,326,498 17,970,890 18,515,054
1.3. Quarterly average interest
earning assets (EUR000)
* as at 30 June 2019 18,270,814
* as at 30 June 2018 18,005,292
2. Cost to income ratio
2.1. Reconciliation of the various components of total expenses used in the cost to income ratio calculation from the underlying basis to the statutory basis is provided below:
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
EUR000 EUR000
2.1.1. Reconciliation of Staff costs
Total Staff costs as per the underlying
basis 111,500 102,070
Reclassifications for:
Staff costs relating to the NPE sale (Helix),
reclassified under the underlying basis
to 'Profit/(loss) relating to NPE sale
(Helix)' 2,744 2,600
Total Staff costs as per the statutory
basis 114,244 104,670
2.1.2. Reconciliation of Other operating
expenses
Total Other operating expenses as per the
underlying basis 84,398 80,775
Reclassifications for:
Operating expenses relating to the NPE
sale (Helix), presented within 'Profit/(loss)
relating to NPE sale (Helix)' under the
underlying basis 12,209 -
Reversal of provisions for litigation,
regulatory and other matters, separately
presented under the underlying basis (2,683) (5,813)
Advisory and other restructuring costs
(excluding Helix), separately presented
under the underlying basis 11,463 14,783
Restructuring costs relating to the NPE
sale (Helix), presented within 'Profit/(loss)
relating to NPE sale (Helix)' under the
underlying basis 7,580 12,547
Total Other operating expenses as per the
statutory basis 112,967 102,292
2.1.3. Special Levy on deposits on credit
institutions in Cyprus and contribution
to Single Resolution Fund (SRF)
Total Special Levy on deposits on credit
institutions in Cyprus and contribution
to Single Resolution Fund per the underlying
and statutory basis 12,477 12,073
2.2. Reconciliation of the various components of total income (as defined) used in the cost to income ratio calculation from the underlying basis to the statutory basis is provided below:
Six months ended
30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
EUR000 EUR000
2.2.1. Reconciliation of Net fee and commission
income
Total net fee and commission income as
per the underlying basis 74,900 80,336
Reclassifications for:
Fee and commission expense relating to
the revised income tax legislation, which
has been disclosed within 'Reversal of
impairment of deferred tax assets (DTA)
and impairment of other tax receivables'
under the underlying basis (6,255) -
Fee and commission income relating to NPE
sale, disclosed under non-recurring items
within 'Profit/(loss) relating to NPE sale
(Helix)' under the underlying basis 5,867 -
Total net fee and commission income as
per the statutory basis 74,512 80,336
2.2.2. Reconciliation of Net foreign exchange
gains and net gains on financial instrument
transactions and disposal/dissolution of
subsidiaries and associates
Total Net foreign exchange gains and net
gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries
and associates as per the underlying basis 26,255 41,550
Reclassifications for:
Net gains on loans and advances to customers
measured at fair value through profit or
loss (FVPL), disclosed within 'Loan credit
losses' under the underlying basis (Note
8) 17 13,867
Total Net foreign exchange gains and net
gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries
and associates as per the statutory basis
(see below) 26,272 55,417
Net foreign exchange gains as per the statutory
basis 14,117 18,039
Net gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries
and associates as per the statutory basis 12,155 37,378
Total Net foreign exchange gains and net
gains on financial instrument transactions
and disposal/dissolution of subsidiaries
and associates as per the statutory basis 26,272 55,417
Reconciliation of Net interest income between the underlying
and the statutory basis has been provided in the tables above.
3. Operating profit return on average assets
The various components used in the determination of the operating profit return on average assets are provided below:
30 June 31 March 31 December
2019 2019 2018
EUR000 EUR000 EUR000
Total assets used in the computation
of the operating profit return
on average assets/per the Interim
Consolidated Balance Sheet 21,887,186 21,745,438 22,075,271
30 June 30 June
2019 2018
(represented)
EUR000 EUR000
Annualised operating profit 252,152 305,362
Quarterly average total assets 21,902,632 21,417,686
The reconciliation of the various components of operating profit between the underlying and the statutory basis has been provided in the tables above.
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