6-K 1 tm2115841d1_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

 

For the month of May, 2021

 

Commission File Number 1-11414 

 

BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English) 

 

Business Park Torre V, Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este

P.O. Box 0819-08730

Panama City, Republic of Panama

(Address of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices) 

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒     Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Yes ☐  No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

 

Yes ☐  No ☒

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

 

Date: May 11, 2021

  FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.
  (Registrant)
     
    By: /s/ Ana Graciela de Méndez
    Name:   Ana Graciela de Méndez
    Title:     CFO

 

Banco Latinoamericano

de Comercio Exterior, S.A.

and Subsidiaries

 

Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2021, and for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. 

 

 

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.

and Subsidiaries 

 

Contents

 

Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position   3
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss    4
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income    5
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity    6
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows    7
Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements    8

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position

March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020

(In thousands of US dollars)

 

 

   Notes     March 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2020
(Audit)
 
Assets         
          
Cash and due from banks  4,5    819,514    863,812 
               
Securities and other financial assets, net  3,4,6    391,401    398,068 
               
Loans, net  3,4,7    5,042,467    4,896,647 
               
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances  3,4    78,164    74,366 
Derivative financial instruments - assets  3,4,10    16,340    27,778 
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net       15,361    16,213 
Intangibles, net       1,712    1,984 
Investment properties       3,145    3,214 
Other assets  11    6,742    6,816 
Total assets       6,374,846    6,288,898 
               
Liabilities and Equity              
Liabilities:              
Demand deposits       355,301    170,660 
Time deposits       2,830,446    2,968,240 
   3,4,12    3,185,747    3,138,900 
Interest payable       2,853    1,975 
Total deposits       3,188,600    3,140,875 
               
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  3,4,13    156,690    10,663 
Borrowings and debt, net  4,14    1,869,304    1,985,070 
Interest payable       9,248    9,175 
               
Acceptance outstanding  3,4    78,164    74,366 
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities  3,4,10    19,449    9,211 
Allowance for  loan commitments and financial guarantees contracts losses  3,4    2,936    2,904 
Other liabilities  15    13,780    18,714 
Total liabilities       5,338,171    5,250,978 
               
Equity:              
Common stock       279,980    279,980 
Treasury stock       (57,452)   (57,999)
Additional paid-in capital in excess of value assigned to common stock       120,305    120,414 
Capital reserves  21    95,210    95,210 
Regulatory reserves  21    136,019    136,019 
Retained earnings       466,978    464,088 
Other comprehensive income (loss)       (4,365)   208 
Total equity       1,036,675    1,037,920 
Total liabilities and equity       6,374,846    6,288,898 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of US dollars, except per share data and number of shares)

 

 

   Notes     2021     2020  
Interest income:              
Deposits       361    2,459 
Securities       1,637    640 
Loans       30,921    55,890 
Total interest income  18    32,918    58,990 
Interest expense:              
Deposits       (3,472)   (11,462)
Borrowings and debt       (10,551)   (21,727)
Total interest expense  18    (14,023)   (33,189)
               
Net interest income       18,895    25,801 
               
Other income (expense):              
Fees and commissions, net  17    3,040    3,073 
Loss on financial instruments, net  9    (71)   (358)
Other income, net       97    240 
Total other income, net  18    3,066    2,955 
               
Total revenues       21,961    28,756 
               
Less:              
Reversal for credit losses  3,18    -    89 
               
Operating expenses:              
Salaries and other employee expenses       (5,448)   (7,007)
Depreciation of investment properties, equipment and improvements       (819)   (735)
Amortization of intangible assets       (271)   (191)
Other expenses       (2,607)   (2,610)
Total operating expenses  18    (9,145)   (10,543)
Profit for the period       12,816    18,302 
               
Per share data:              
Basic earnings per share (in US dollars)  16    0.32    0.46 
Diluted earnings per share (in US dollars)  16    0.32    0.46 
Weighted average basic shares (in thousands of shares)  16    39,693    39,609 
Weighted average diluted shares (in thousands of shares)  16    39,693    39,609 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of US dollars)

 

 

   2021     2020  
Profit for the period   12,816    18,302 
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:          
   Change in fair value on equity instrument at FVOCI, net of hedging   (111)   320 
           
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:          
Change in fair value on financial instruments, net of hedging   (4,417)   (1,230)
Reclassification of gains (losses) on financial instruments to the profit or loss   (493)   (117)
Exchange difference in conversion of foreign currency operation   448    185 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss)   (4,573)   (842)
           
Total comprehensive income for the period   8,243    17,460 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of changes in stockholders’s equity

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of US dollars)

 

 

   Common
stock
    Treasury
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital in
excess of
value
assigned to
common
stock
    Capital
reserves
    Regulatory
reserves
    Retained
earnings
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Total equity  
Balances at January 1, 2020   279,980    (59,669)   120,362    95,210    136,019    446,083    (1,818)   1,016,167 
Profit for the period   -    -    -    -    -    18,302    -    18,302 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,218)   (1,218)
Transfer of fair value on equity instrument at FVOCI   -    -    -    -    -    (376)   376    - 
Compensation cost - stock options and stock units plans   -    -    484    -    -    -    -    484 
Exercised options and stock units vested   -    260    (260)   -    -    -    -    - 
Dividends declared   -    -    -    -    -    (15,247)   -    (15,247)
Balances at March 31, 2020   279,980    (59,409)   120,586    95,210    136,019    448,762    (2,660)   1,018,488 
                                         
Balances at January 1, 2021   279,980    (57,999)   120,414    95,210    136,019    464,088    208    1,037,920 
Profit for the period   -    -    -    -    -    12,816    -    12,816 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (4,573)   (4,573)
Compensation cost - stock options and stock units plans   -    -    438    -    -    -    -    438 
Exercised options and stock units vested   -    547    (547)   -    -    -    -    - 
Dividends declared   -    -    -    -    -    (9,926)   -    (9,926)
Balances at March 31, 2021   279,980    (57,452)   120,305    95,210    136,019    466,978    (4,365)   1,036,675 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of US dollars)

 

 

   2021     2020  
Cash flows from operating activities          
Profit for the period   12,816    18,302 
Adjustments to reconcile profit for the period to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation of equipment and leasehold improvements   819    735 
Amortization of intangible assets   271    191 
(Reversal) provision for credit losses   -    (89)
Unrealized loss on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss   (56)   - 
Amortization of premium and discount related to securities   -    100 
Compensation cost - share-based payment   438    484 
Net changes in hedging position and foreign currency   79    (2,527)
Loss for disposal of equipment and leasehold improvements   255    - 
Interest income   (32,918)   (58,990)
Interest expense   14,023    33,189 
Net decrease (increase) in operating assets:          
Pledged deposits   (10,912)   (37,149)
Loans   (156,039)   511,523 
Other assets   98    (723)
Net increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:          
Due to depositors   46,847    (420,740)
Other liabilities   (5,025)   (4,986)
Cash flows provided by operating activities   (129,304)   39,320 
Interest received   39,588    60,350 
Interest paid   (14,222)   (33,869)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (103,938)   65,801 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements   (156)   (9)
Proceeds from the sale of securities at fair value through OCI   -    1,882 
Proceeds from redemption of securities at amortized cost   42,599    14,825 
Purchases of securities at amortized cost   (39,007)   (14,549)
Net cash provided by investing activities   3,436    2,149 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements   146,027    13,357 
Net increase in short-term borrowings and debt   75,274    103,460 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and debt   95,955    50,000 
Repayments of long-term borrowings and debt   (261,832)   (81,631)
Payments of leases liabilities   (297)   (273)
Dividends paid   (9,835)   (15,165)
Net cash provided by financing activities   45,292    69,749 
           
(Decrease) increase net in cash and cash equivalents   (55,210)   137,699 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   846,008    1,159,718 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   790,798    1,297,417 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

1.Corporate information

 

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (“Bladex Head Office” and together with its subsidiaries “Bladex” or the “Bank”), headquartered in Panama City, Republic of Panama, is a specialized multinational bank established to support the financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean (the “Region”). The Bank was established pursuant to a May 1975 proposal presented to the Assembly of Governors of Central Banks in the Region, which recommended the creation of a multinational organization to increase the foreign trade financing capacity of the Region. The Bank was organized in 1977, incorporated in 1978 as a corporation pursuant to the laws of the Republic of Panama, and initiated operations on January 2, 1979. Under a contract law signed in 1978 between the Republic of Panama and Bladex, the Bank was granted certain privileges by the Republic of Panama, including an exemption from payment of income taxes in Panama.

 

The Bank operates under a general banking license issued by the National Banking Commission of Panama, predecessor of the Superintendence of Banks of Panama (the “SBP”).

 

In the Republic of Panama, banks are regulated by the SBP through Executive Decree No. 52 of April 30, 2008, which adopts the unique text of Law Decree No. 9 of February 26, 1998, modified by Law Decree No. 2 of February 22, 2008. Banks are also regulated by resolutions and agreements issued by this entity. The main aspects of this law and its regulations include: the authorization of banking licenses, minimum capital and liquidity requirements, consolidated supervision, procedures for management of credit, liquidity and market risks, measures to prevent money laundering, the financing of terrorism and related illicit activities, and procedures for banking intervention and liquidation, among others.

 

Bladex Head Office’s subsidiaries are the following:

 

-Bladex Holdings Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary, incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America (USA), on May 30, 2000. Bladex Holdings Inc. has ownership in Bladex Representaçao Ltda.

 

-Bladex Representaçao Ltda, incorporated under the laws of Brazil on January 7, 2000, acts as the Bank’s representative office in Brazil. Bladex Representaçao Ltda. is 99.999% owned by Bladex Head Office and the remaining 0.001% is owned by Bladex Holdings Inc.

 

-Bladex Development Corp. was incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Panama on June 5, 2014. Bladex Development Corp. is 100% owned by Bladex Head Office.

 

-BLX Soluciones, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (“BLX Soluciones”) was incorporated under the laws of Mexico on June 13, 2014. BLX Soluciones is 99.9% owned by Bladex Head Office, and Bladex Development Corp. owns the remaining 0.1%. The company specializes in offering financial leasing and other financial products such as loans and factoring.

 

Bladex Head Office has an agency in New York City, USA (the “New York Agency”), which began operations on March 27, 1989. The New York Agency is principally engaged in financing transactions related to international trade, mostly the confirmation and financing of letters of credit for customers in the Region. The New York Agency also has authorization to book transactions through an International Banking Facility (“IBF”).

 

The Bank has representative offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina; in Mexico City, Mexico; and in Bogota, Colombia, and has a representative license in Lima, Peru.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on April 20, 2021. 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

2.Basis of preparation of the consolidated financial statements

 

2.1Statement of compliance

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). As all the disclosures required by IFRS for annual period consolidated financial statements are not included herein, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, contained in the Bank’s annual audited consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss, other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results expected for any future period.

 

3.Financial risk

 

This note presents information about the Bank’s exposure to financial risks and the Bank’s management of capital.

 

A.Credit risk

 

i.Credit quality analysis

 

The following tables set out information about the credit quality of financial assets measured at amortized cost, and securities at FVOCI. Unless specifically indicated, for financial assets the amounts in the table represent the outstanding balances. For loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, the amounts in the table represent the amounts committed or guaranteed, respectively.

 

Loans at amortized cost

 

March 31, 2021  
   PD Ranges  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   2,469,615    -    -    2,469,615 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.80   2,226,671    134,705    -    2,361,376 
Grades 7 - 8  3.81 - 34.51   105,663    116,022    10,593    232,278 
Grades 9 - 10  34.52 - 100   -    -    -    - 
       4,801,949    250,727    10,593    5,063,269 
Loss allowance      (16,511)   (19,583)   (5,002)   (41,096)
Total      4,785,438    231,144    5,591    5,022,173 

 

December 31, 2020  
   PD Ranges  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   2,582,794    -    -    2,582,794 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.95   1,928,142    167,996    -    2,096,138 
Grades 7 - 8  3.96 - 30.67   102,532    119,340    10,593    232,465 
Grades 9 - 10  30.68 - 100   -    -    -    - 
       4,613,468    287,336    10,593    4,911,397 
Loss allowance      (16,661)   (19,916)   (4,588)   (41,165)
Total      4,596,807    267,420    6,005    4,870,232 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

  

Loan commitments, financial guarantees issued and customers’ liabilities under acceptances

 

March 31, 2021  
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Commitments and contingencies                 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   194,659    -    -    194,659 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.80   196,194    38,446    -    234,640 
Grades 7 - 8  3.81 - 34.51   137,438    -    -    137,438 
       528,291    38,446    -    566,737 
                        
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances            
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   40,049    -    -    40,049 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.80   -    -    -    - 
Grades 7 - 8  3.81 - 34.51   38,115    -    -    38,115 
       78,164    -    -    78,164 
       606,455    38,446    -    644,901 
Loss allowance      (2,542)   (394)   -    (2,936)
Total      603,913    38,052    -    641,965 

 

December 31, 2020
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Commitments and contingencies                
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   245,927    -    -    245,927 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.95   198,638    38,446    -    237,084 
Grades 7 - 8  3.96 - 30.67   81,887    -    -    81,887 
       526,452    38,446    -    564,898 
                        
Customers' liabilities under acceptances                 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   1,498    -    -    1,498 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.95   723    -    -    723 
Grades 7 - 8  3.96 - 30.67   72,145    -    -    72,145 
       74,366    -    -    74,366 
       600,818    38,446    -    639,264 
Loss allowance      (2,426)   (478)   -    (2,904)
Total      598,392    37,968    -    636,360 

 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Credit risk (continued)

 

Securities at amortized cost

 

March 31, 2021  
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   97,923    -    -    97,923 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.80   61,108    -    -    61,108 
       159,031    -    -    159,031 
Loss allowance      (532)   -    -    (532)
Total      158,499    -    -    158,499 

 

December 31, 2020  
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   108,505    -    -    108,505 
Grades 5 - 6  0.75 - 3.95   50,562    5,007    -    55,569 
       159,067    5,007    -    164,074 
Loss allowance      (462)   (33)   -    (495)
Total      158,605    4,974    -    163,579 

 

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)

 

March 31, 2021  
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   230,130    -    -    230,130 
       230,130    -    -    230,130 
Loss allowance      (43)   -    -    (43)
Total      230,087    -    -    230,087 

 

December 31, 2020  
   12-month PD
Ranges
  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Grades 1 - 4  0.03 - 0.74   231,348    -    -    231,348 
       231,348    -    -    231,348 
Loss allowance      (43)   -    -    (43)
Total      231,305    -    -    231,305 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

The following table presents information of the current and past due balances of loans at amortized cost in stages 1, 2 and 3:

 

    March 31, 2021    
     Stage 1       Stage 2     Stage 3     Total  
Current    4,801,949    250,727    10,593    5,063,269 

  

    December 31, 2020    
     Stage 1       Stage 2     Stage 3     Total 
Current    4,613,468    287,336    10,593    4,911,397 

 

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, other financial assets were not past due nor impaired.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

The following table presents an analysis of counterparty credit exposures arising from derivative transactions. The Bank’s derivative fair values are generally secured by cash.

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Notional value
USD
   Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value asset
   Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value
liabilities
 
Interest rate swaps   145,000    2,042    (1,294)
Cross-currency swaps   625,504    14,139    (17,591)
Foreign exchange forwards   61,679    159    (564)
Total   832,183    16,340    (19,449)

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Notional value
USD
   Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value asset
   Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value
liabilities
 
Interest rate swaps   145,667    1,831    (1,774)
Cross-currency swaps   565,997    25,947    (3,848)
Foreign exchange forwards   71,353    -    (3,589)
Total   783,017    27,778    (9,211)

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

ii.Loss allowances

 

The following tables show reconciliations from the opening to the closing balance of the loss allowance by class of financial instrument.

 

Loans at amortized cost

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   16,661    19,916    4,588    41,165 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses   -    -    -    - 
Transfer to credit-impaired financial instruments   -    -    -    - 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   (211)   (181)   414    22 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period   (5,380)   (152)   -    (5,532)
New financial assets originated or purchased   5,441    -    -    5,441 
Write-offs   -    -    -    - 
Recoveries   -    -    -    - 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 2021

   16,511    19,583    5,002    41,096 

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2019

   28,892    15,842    54,573    99,307 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses   (886)   886    -    - 
Transfer to credit-impaired financial instruments   -    (2,100)   2,100    - 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   134    13,443    (118)   13,459 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   (24,307)   (3,729)   -    (28,036)
New financial assets originated or purchased   12,828    -    -    12,828 
Write-offs   -    (4,426)   (52,106)   (56,532)
Recoveries   -    -    139    139 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   16,661    19,916    4,588    41,165 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

Loan commitments, financial guarantee contracts and customers’ liabilities under acceptances

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   2,426    478    -    2,904 
Net effect of changes in reserve for expected credit losses   (47)   (84)   -    (131)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period   (1,142)   -    -    (1,142)
New instruments originated or purchased   1,305    -    -    1,305 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 2021

   2,542    394    -    2,936 

  

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2019

   2,683    361    -    3,044 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses   (96)   96    -    - 
Net effect of changes in reserve for expected credit losses   37    42    -    79 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   (1,864)   (21)   -    (1,885)
New instruments originated or purchased   1,666    -    -    1,666 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   2,426    478    -    2,904 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

Securities at amortized cost

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   462    33    -    495 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   (1)   -    -    (1)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period   (99)   (33)   -    - 
New financial assets originated or purchased   170    -    -    170 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 2021

   532    -    -    532 

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2019

   103    10    -    113 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses   (10)   10    -    - 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   15    23    -    38 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   (76)   (10)   -    (86)
New financial assets originated or purchased   430    -    -    430 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   462    33    -    495 

  

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020

   43    -    -    43 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period   -    -    -    - 

Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 2021

   43    -    -    43 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)

 

   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2019  -   -   -   - 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   43    -    -    43 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020   43    -    -    43 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation between:

 

-Amounts shown in the previous tables reconciling opening and closing balances of loss allowance per class of financial instrument; and

 

-The (reversal) provision for credit losses’ line item in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

 

           Securities     
March 31, 2021  Loans at amortized
cost
   Loan commitments
and financial
guarantee contracts
   At amortized cost   FVOCI   Total 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   22    (131)   (1)   -    (110)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   (5,532)   (1,142)   (132)   -    (6,806)
New financial assets originated or purchased   5,441    1,305    170    -    6,916 
Total   (69)   32    37    -    - 

 

           Securities     
March 31, 2020  Loans at amortized
cost
   Loan commitments
and financial
guarantee contracts
   At amortized cost   FVOCI   Total 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses   2,421    (208)   -    -    2,213 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the year   (9,198)   (1,580)   (37)   -    (10,815)
New financial assets originated or purchased   7,296    1,187    30    -    8,513 
Total   519    (601)   (7)   -    (89)

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

iii.Credit-impaired financial assets

 

The following table sets out a reconciliation of changes in the net carrying amount of allowance for credit losses for credit-impaired loans

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Credit-impaired loans and advances at beginning of period   4,588    54,573 
Classified as credit-impaired during the period   -    2,100 
Change in allowance for expected credit losses   351    (744)
Release for asset sale   -    - 
Recoveries of amounts previously written off   -    139 
Interest income   63    626 
Write-offs   -    (52,106)
Credit-impaired loans and advances at end of period   5,002    4,588 

   

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the sale of the outstanding credit-impaired loan in Stage 3, classified at amortized cost, was made for $11.6 million. This sale resulted in a write off against the allowance for credit losses of $ 52.1 million.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

vi.Concentrations of credit risk

 

The Bank monitors concentrations of credit risk by sector, industry and by country. An analysis of concentrations of credit risk from loans, loan commitments, financial guarantees and investment securities is as follows.  

 

Concentration by sector and industry

 

           Loan commitments and   Securities 
   Loans at amortized cost   financial guarantee contracts   At amortized cost   FVOCI 
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Carrying amount - principal   5,063,269    4,911,397    78,164    74,366    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 
Amount committed/guaranteed   -    -    566,737    564,898    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Concentration by sector                                        
Corporations:                                        
Private   1,375,104    1,425,929    277,144    276,249    43,770    56,979    60,105    60,403 
State-owned   918,149    741,791    92,706    92,299    24,874    29,985    23,576    23,858 
Financial institutions:        -                               
Private   2,162,688    2,231,742    65,783    65,434    47,918    33,715    -    - 
State-owned   571,913    476,520    209,268    205,282    42,469    28,276    141,386    141,974 
Sovereign   35,415    35,415    -    -    -    15,119    5,063    5,113 
Total   5,063,269    4,911,397    644,901    639,264    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 
                                         
Concentration by industry                                        
Financial institutions   2,734,601    2,708,262    275,051    270,716    90,387    61,991    141,386    141,974 
Manufacturing   790,435    760,985    172,613    173,493    52,797    66,053    45,413    45,654 
Oil and petroleum derived products   778,082    586,030    98,189    98,189    15,847    20,911    38,268    38,607 
Agricultural   302,413    336,715    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Services   207,480    264,597    62,971    63,086    -    -    -    - 
Mining   94,961    94,955    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Sovereign   35,415    35,415    -    -    -    15,119    5,063    5,113 
Other   119,882    124,438    36,077    33,780    -    -    -    - 
Total   5,063,269    4,911,397    644,901    639,264    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

Risk rating and concentration by country

 

           Loan commitments and   Securities 
   Loans at amortized cost   financial guarantee contracts   At amortized cost   FVOCI 
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Carrying amount - principal   5,063,269    4,911,397    78,164    74,366    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 
Amount committed/guaranteed   -    -    566,737    564,898    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Rating                                        
1-4   2,469,615    2,582,794    234,708    247,425    97,923    108,505    230,130    231,348 
5-6   2,361,376    2,096,138    234,640    237,807    61,108    55,569    -    - 
7-8   232,278    232,465    175,553    154,032    -    -    -    - 
9   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
10   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   5,063,269    4,911,397    644,901    639,264    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 
                                         
Concentration by country                                        
Argentina   107,626    130,944    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Belgium   9,377    9,807    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Bolivia   12,000    12,000    2,800    2,800    -    -    -    - 
Brazil   1,109,073    971,652    50,000    50,000    61,108    41,128    -    - 
Canada   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Chile   603,179    533,945    1,180    7,911    11,898    11,992    28,639    28,972 
Colombia   653,307    714,258    50,333    50,333    14,827    29,998    -    - 
Costa Rica   136,817    146,200    54,378    56,876    -    -    -    - 
Dominican Republic   188,904    202,433    16,500    16,500    -    -    -    - 
Ecuador   29,739    45,511    182,324    165,275    -    -    -    - 
El Salvador   30,002    40,000    579    1,087    -    -    -    - 
France   152,808    150,810    81,426    84,862    -    -    -    - 
Germany   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Guatemala   293,352    281,485    44,345    43,845    -    -    -    - 
Honduras   19,668    10,199    775    345    -    -    -    - 
Hong Kong   7,000    1,800    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Jamaica   45,696    23,274    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Luxembourg   50,000    50,000    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Mexico   544,144    607,099    4,731    4,995    43,651    43,910    -    - 
Nicaragua   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Panama   253,861    241,097    60,089    61,435    10,412    10,399    -    - 
Paraguay   116,694    100,816    11,800    11,800    -    -    -    - 
Peru   316,933    272,752    52,248    47,245    17,135    26,647    -    - 
Singapore   27,518    75,095    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Switzerland   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Trinidad and Tobago   151,716    165,995    -    -    -    -    -    - 
United States of America   127,930    113,816    -    -    -    -    89,428    89,794 
United Kingdom   10,409    10,409    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Uruguay   65,516    -    31,393    33,955    -    -    -    - 
Multilateral   -    -    -    -    -    -    112,063    112,582 
Total   5,063,269    4,911,397    644,901    639,264    159,031    164,074    230,130    231,348 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

iv.Offsetting financial assets and liabilities

 

The following tables include financial assets and liabilities that are offset in the condensed consolidated interim financial statement or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement:

 

a)Derivative financial instruments – assets

 

March 31, 2021
         

Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of 
financial
position

   

Net amount of
assets presented
in the 

consolidated
statement of
financial position

   

Gross amounts not offset in the
consolidated statement of
financial position
     
Description  

Gross

amounts of
assets

            Financial
instruments
    Cash collateral
received
    Net Amount  
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging     16,340       -       16,340       -       (9,810 )     6,530  
Total     16,340       -       16,340       -       (9,810 )     6,530  

 

December 31, 2020
         

Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of 
financial
position

   

Net amount of
assets presented
in the 

consolidated
statement of
financial position

   

Gross amounts not offset in the
consolidated statement of
financial position
     
Description  

Gross

amounts of
assets

            Financial
instruments
    Cash collateral
received
    Net Amount  
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging   27,778    -    27,778    -    (24,720)   3,058 
Total   27,778    -    27,778    -    (24,720)   3,058 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

A.Credit risk (continued)

 

b)Securities sold under repurchase agreements and derivative financial instruments – liabilities

 

March 31, 2021
         

Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of 
financial
position

   

Net amount of
assets presented
in the 

consolidated
statement of
financial position

   

Gross amounts not offset in the

consolidated statement of
financial position
     
Description  

Gross

amounts of
liabilities

            Financial
instruments
    Cash collateral
received
    Net Amount  
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   (156,690)   -    (156,690)   171,041    -    14,351 
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging   (19,449)   -    (19,449)   -    18,716    (733)
Total   (176,139)   -    (176,139)   171,041    18,716    13,618 

   

December 31, 2020
         

Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of 
financial
position

   

Net amount of
assets presented
in the 

consolidated
statement of
financial position

   

Gross amounts not offset in the
consolidated statement of
financial position
     
Description  

Gross

amounts of
liabilities

            Financial
instruments
    Cash collateral
received
    Net Amount  
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   (10,663)   -    (10,663)   11,998    18    1,353 
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging   (9,211)   -    (9,211)   -    7,786    (1,425)
Total   (19,874)   -    (19,874)   11,998    7,804    (72)

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Liquidity risk

 

i.Exposure to liquidity risk

 

The following table details the Bank’s liquidity ratios, described in the previous paragraph, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively:

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
At the end of the period   159.39%   249.42%
Period average   110.60%   115.98%
Maximum of the period   223.31%   249.42%
Minimum of the period   74.24%   53.26%

  

The following table includes the Bank’s liquid assets by geographical location:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
(in millions of USD dollars)  Cash and due from
banks
   Securities FVOCI   Total   Cash and due from
banks
   Securities FVOCI   Total 
United State of America   737    41    778    740    90    830 
Other O.E.C.D countries   -    20    20    100    -    100 
Latin America   4    -    4    6    -    6 
Other countries   50    -    50    -    -    - 
Multilateral   -    141    141    -    112    112 
Total   791    202    993    846    202    1,048 

   

The following table includes the Bank’s demand deposits from customers and its ratio to total deposits from customers:

 

(in millions of USD dollars)  March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Demand liabilities and “overnight”   355    171 
% Demand liabilities and “overnight” to total deposits   11.15%   5.44%

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

 

The liquidity requirements resulting from the Bank’s demand deposits from customers is satisfied by the Bank’s liquid assets as follows:

 

(in millions of USD dollars)  March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Total liquid assets   992    1,048 
% Total assets to total liabilities   31.15%   33.40%
% Total liquid assets in the U.S. Federal Reserve   69.05%   65.68%

 

Even though the average term of the Bank’s assets exceeds the average term of its liabilities, the associated liquidity risk is diminished by the short-term nature of a significant portion of the loan portfolio, since the Bank is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade.

 

The following table includes the carrying amount for the Bank’s loans and securities short-term portfolio with maturity within one year based on their original contractual term together with its average remaining term:

 

(in millions of USD dollars)  March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Loan portfolio at amortized cost and securities portfolio less than/equal to 1 year according to its original terms   3,321    3,114 
Average term (days)   176    195 

 

The following table includes the carrying amount for the Bank’s loans and securities medium term portfolio with maturity over one year based on their original contractual terms together with their average remaining term:

 

(in millions of USD dollars)  March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Loan portfolio at amortized cost and securities portfolio greater than/equal to 1 year according to its original terms   2,132    2,193 
Average term (days)   2,017    1,382 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

 

ii.Maturity analysis for financial liabilities and financial assets

 

The following table details the future undiscounted cash flows of assets and liabilities grouped by their remaining maturity with respect to the contractual maturity:

 

   March 31, 2021 

  Up to 3  3 to 6  6 months     More than 5  Gross inflows  Carrying 
Description  months  months  to 1 year  1 to 5 years  years  (outflows)  amount 
Assets                             
Cash and due from banks   819,529   -   -   -   -   819,529   819,514 
Securities and other financial assets, net   11,323   12,868   51,470   323,260   -   398,921   391,401 
Loans, net   1,679,847   1,109,184   1,192,864   1,155,148   104,117   5,241,160   5,042,467 
Derivative financial instruments - assets   1,059   484   -   14,423   374   16,340   16,340 
Total   2,511,758   1,122,536   1,244,334   1,492,831   104,491   6,475,950   6,269,722 
                              
Liabilities                             
Deposits   (2,520,640)  (457,603)  (207,100)  (7,042)  -   (3,192,385)  (3,188,600)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   (54,961)  (52,958)  (49,325)  -   -   (157,244)  (156,690)
Borrowings and debt, net   (119,355)  (78,711)  (418,883)  (1,370,597)  (29,248)  (2,016,794)  (1,878,552)
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities   (850)  (52)  -   (18,533)  (14)  (19,449)  (19,449)
Total   (2,695,806)  (589,324)  (675,308)  (1,396,172)  (29,262)  (5,385,872)  (5,243,291)
                              
Contingencies                             
Confirmed lettes of credit   174,094   32,786   -   -   -   206,880   206,880 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees   111,041   35,840   55,232   10,000   -   212,113   212,113 
Credit commitments   -   8,125   19,286   118,333   -   145,744   145,744 
Total   285,135   76,751   74,518   128,333   -   564,737   564,737 
Net position   (469,183)  456,461   494,508   (31,674)  75,229   525,341   461,694 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

 

ii.Maturity analysis for financial liabilities and financial assets (continued)

 

   December 31, 2020 
  Up to 3  3 to 6  6 months to 1     More than 5  Gross inflows  Carrying 
Description  months  months  year  1 to 5 years  years  (outflows)  amount 
Assets                      
Cash and due from banks   863,831   -   -   -   -   863,831   863,812 
Securities and other financial assets, net   11,541   20,961   60,311   312,027   -   404,840   398,068 
Loans, net   1,712,049   998,923   1,255,069   293,489   1,156,625   5,416,155   4,896,647 
Derivative financial instruments - assets   -   119   129   26,691   839   27,778   27,778 
Total   2,587,421   1,020,003   1,315,509   632,207   1,157,464   6,712,604   6,186,305 
                              
Liabilities                             
Deposits   (2,678,292)  (166,832)  (293,306)  (6,638)  -   (3,145,068)  (3,140,875)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   -   (5,784)  (4,977)  -   -   (10,761)  (10,663)
Borrowings and debt, net   (166,034)  (60,816)  (456,932)  (1,425,806)  (24,922)  (2,134,510)  (1,994,245)
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities   (3,020)  (1,081)  (71)  (5,039)  -   (9,211)  (9,211)
Total   (2,847,346)  (234,513)  (755,286)  (1,437,483)  (24,922)  (5,299,550)  (5,154,994)
                              
Contingencies                             
Confirmed lettes of credit   167,301   29,466   20,015   -   -   216,782   216,782 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees   35,041   106,943   55,963   12,550   -   210,497   210,497 
Credit commitments   -   -   4,286   133,333   -   137,619   137,619 
Total   202,342   136,409   80,264   145,883   -   564,898   564,898 
Net position   (462,267)  649,081   479,959   (951,159)  1,132,542   848,156   466,413 

 

The amounts in the tables above have been compiled as follows:

 

Type of financial instrument   Basis on which amounts are compiled
Financial assets and liabilities   Undiscounted cash flows, which include estimated interest payments.
     
Issued financial guarantee contracts, and loan commitments   Earliest possible contractual maturity. For issued financial guarantee contracts, the maximum amount of the guarantee is allocated to the earliest period in which the guarantee could be called.
     
Derivative financial liabilities and financial assets   Contractual undiscounted cash flows. The amounts shown are the gross nominal inflows and outflows for derivatives that simultaneously settle gross or net amounts.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

 

iii.Liquidity reserves

 

As part of the management of liquidity risk arising from financial liabilities, the Bank holds liquid assets comprising cash and cash equivalents.

 

The following table sets out the components of the Banks’s liquidity reserves:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
   Amount   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value 
Balances with Central Banks   685,167    685,167    688,612    688,612 
Cash and balances with other bank (1)   105,631    105,631    157,396    157,396 
Total Liquidity reserves   790,798    790,798    846,008    846,008 

 

(1)Excludes pledged deposits.

 

iv.Financial assets available to support future funding

 

The following table sets out the Bank’s financial assets available to support future funding:

 

March 31, 2021
   Guaranteed   Available as collateral 
Cash and due from banks   28,716    790,798 
Notional of investment securities   164,265    212,989 
Loans at amortized cost   -    5,063,269 
Total assets   192,981    6,067,056 

 

December 31, 2020
   Guaranteed   Available as collateral 
Cash and due from banks   17,804    846,008 
Notional of investment securities   11,450    371,900 
Loans at amortized cost   -    4,911,397 
Total assets   29,254    6,129,305 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

C.Market risk

 

The Bank manages market risk by considering the condensed consolidated interim financial situation of the Bank. For the definition of market risk and information on how the Bank manages the market risks of trading and non-trading portfolios, see note 6.

 

i.Interest rate risk

 

The following is a summary of the Bank’s interest rate gap position for the financial assets and liabilities based on their next repricing date:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Description 

Up to 3

months

 

3 to 6

months

 

6 months to

1 year

  1 to 5 years 

More than 5

years

 

Non interest

rate risk

  Total 
Assets                      
Demand deposits and time deposits   816,787   -   -   -   -   2,727   819,514 
Securities and other financial assets   9,028   10,851   56,770   314,752   -   -   391,401 
Loans   3,384,038   1,080,231   486,895   106,099   11,045   -   5,068,308 
Total assets   4,209,853   1,091,082   543,665   420,851   11,045   2,727   6,279,223 
                              
Liabilities                             
Demand deposits and time deposits   (2,517,186)  (455,161)  (204,974)  (6,900)  -   (1,526)  (3,185,747)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   (54,856)  (52,807)  (49,027)  -   -   -   (156,690)
Borrowings and debt   (100,515)  (65,149)  (361,750)  (1,308,203)  (33,687)  -   (1,869,304)
Total liabilities   (2,672,557)  (573,117)  (615,751)  (1,315,103)  (33,687)  (1,526)  (5,211,741)
Net effect of derivative financial instruments held for interest risk management   209   432   -   (4,110)  360   -   (3,109)
Total interest rate sensitivity   1,537,505   518,397   (72,086)  (898,362)  (22,282)  1,201   1,064,373 

 

   December 31, 2020 
Description 

Up to 3 

months 

 

3 to 6 

months 

 

6 months to 

1 year 

  1 to 5 years 

More than 5 

years 

 

Non interest 

rate risk 

  Total 
Assets                      
Demand deposits and time deposits   859,481   -   -   -   -   4,331   863,812 
Securities and other financial assets   9,554   9,139   55,960   320,769   -   -   395,422 
Loans   3,468,477   895,794   434,813   117,262   -   -   4,916,346 
Total assets   4,337,512   904,933   490,773   438,031   -   4,331   6,175,580 
                              
Liabilities                             
Demand deposits and time deposits   (2,675,867)  (166,317)  (290,000)  (6,500)  -   (216)  (3,138,900)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   -   (5,728)  (4,935)  -   -   -   (10,663)
Borrowings and debt   (1,103,703)  (45,859)  (16,511)  (794,522)  (24,475)  -   (1,985,070)
Total liabilities   (3,779,570)  (217,904)  (311,446)  (801,022)  (24,475)  (216)  (5,134,633)
Net effect of derivative financial instruments held                             
for interest risk management   (3)  (373)  58   15,982   839   -   16,503 
Total interest rate sensitivity   557,939   686,656   179,385   (347,009)  (23,636)  4,115   1,057,450 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

C.Market risk (continued)

 

ii.       Interest rate risk (continued)

 

Following is an analysis of the Bank’s sensitivity to the most likely increase or decrease in market interest rates at the reporting date, assuming no asymmetrical movements in yield curves and a constant financial position:

 

   

Change in 

interest rate 

 

Effect on 

profit or loss 

  

Effect on 

equity 

 
March 31, 2021   +50 bps   2,637    8,210 
    -50 bps   (2,085)   (1)
               
December 31, 2020   +50 bps   1,182    16,618 
    -50 bps   (5,161)   107 

 

Interest rate movements affect reported equity in the following ways:

 

-Retained earnings: increases or decreases in net interest income and in fair values of derivatives reported in profit or loss;

-Fair value reserve: increases or decreases in fair values of financial assets at FVOCI reported directly in equity; and

-Hedging reserve: increases or decreases in fair values of hedging instruments designated in qualifying cash flow hedge relationships.

 

This sensitivity provides a consideration of changes in interest rates, considering last period interest rate volatility.

 

iii.        Foreign exchange risk

 

The following table presents the maximum exposure amount in foreign currency of the Bank’s carrying amount of total assets and liabilities, excluding derivative financial assets and liabilities, based on their fair value.

 

   March 31, 2021 
  

Brazilian

Real

  

European

Euro

  

Japanese

Yen

  

Colombian

Peso

  

Mexican

Peso

  

Other

Currencies (1)

   Total 
Exchance rate   5.64    1.17    110.74    3,663.44    20.44           
Assets                                   
Cash and due from banks   100    11    1    38    1,164    38    1,352 
Loans   -    -    -    -    136,640    -    136,640 
Total Assets   100    11    1    38    137,804    38    137,992 
                                    
Liabilities                                   
Borrowings and debt   -    -    -    -    (137,402)   -    (137,402)
Total liabilities   -    -    -    -    (137,402)   -    (137,402)
                                    
Net currency position   100    11    1    38    402    38    590 

 

(1)It includes other currencies such as: Argentine pesos, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, Sterling pound, Peruvian soles, and Chinese renminbi.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

3.Financial risk (continued)

 

C.Market risk (continued)

 

iii.Foreign exchange risk (continued)

 

   December 31, 2020 
  

Brazilian

Real

  

European

Euro

  

Japanese

Yen

  

Colombian

Peso

  

Mexican

Peso

  

Other

Currencies (1)

   Total 
Exchance rate   5.19    1.22    103.23    3,430.19    19.92           
Assets                                   
Cash and due from banks   81    13    1    20    1,615    80    1,810 
Loans   -    -    -    -    182,395    -    182,395 
Total Assets   81    13    1    20    184,010    80    184,205 
                                    
Liabilities                                   
Borrowings and debt   -    -    -    -    (183,863)   -    (183,863)
Total liabilities   -    -    -    -    (183,863)   -    (183,863)
                                    
Net currency position   81    13         20    147    80    342 

 

(1) It includes other currencies such as: Argentine pesos, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, Sterling pound, Peruvian soles, and Chinese renminbi.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

4.Fair value of financial instruments

 

A.Recurring valuation

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by caption on the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position using the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets                    
Securities and other financial assets:                    
Securities at FVOCI - Corporate debt   -    225,067    -    225,067 
Securities at FVOCI - Sovereign debt   -    5,063    -    5,063 
Loans at fair value through profit or loss   -    -    5,039    5,039 
Total securities and other financial assets   -    230,130    5,039    235,169 
                     
Derivative financial instruments - assets:                    
Interest rate swaps   -    2,042    -    2,042 
Cross-currency swaps   -    14,139    -    14,139 
Foreign exchange forwards   -    159    -    159 
Total derivative financial instrument assets   -    16,340    -    16,340 
Total assets at fair value   -    246,469    5,039    251,508 
                     
Liabilities                    
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities:                    
Interest rate swaps   -    1,294    -    1,294 
Cross-currency swaps   -    17,591    -    17,591 
Foreign exchange forwards   -    563    -    563 
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities   -    19,449    -    19,449 
Total liabilities at fair value   -    19,449    -    19,449 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

A.Recurring valuation (continued)

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets 

                
Securities and other financial assets:                    
Securities at FVOCI - Corporate debt   -    226,235    -    226,235 
Securities at FVOCI - Sovereign debt   -    5,113    -    5,113 
Loans at fair value through profit or loss   -    -    4,949    4,949 
Total securities and other financial assets   -    231,348    4,949    236,297 
                     
Derivative financial instruments - assets:                    
Interest rate swaps   -    1,831    -    1,831 
Cross-currency swaps   -    25,947    -    25,947 
Foreign exchange forwards   -    -    -    - 
Total derivative financial instrument assets   -    27,778    -    27,778 
Total assets at fair value   -    259,126    4,949    264,075 
                     

Liabilities

                    
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities:                    
Interest rate swaps   -    1,774    -    1,774 
Cross-currency swaps   -    3,848    -    3,848 
Foreign exchange forwards   -    3,589    -    3,589 
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities   -    9,211    -    9,211 
Total liabilities at fair value   -    9,211    -    9,211 

 

Fair value calculations are provided only for a limited portion of assets and liabilities. Due to the wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used for estimates, comparisons of fair value information disclosed by the Bank with those of other companies may not be meaningful for comparative analysis.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

B.Non-recurring valuation

 

The following table provides information on the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Bank’s financial instruments that are not measured on a recurring basis:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Carrying   Fair             
   value   value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Assets                         
Cash and deposits on banks   819,514    819,514    -    819,514    - 
Securities at amortized cost (1)   160,187    161,531    -    151,103    10,428 
Loans at amortized cost, net (2)   5,037,428    5,137,370    -    5,137,370    - 
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances   78,164    78,164    -    78,164    - 
Investment properties   3,145    3,145    -    -    3,145 
                          
Liabilities                         
Deposits   3,188,600    3,188,600    -    3,188,600    - 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   156,690    156,690    -    156,690    - 
Borrowings and debt, net (3)   1,850,802    1,854,272    -    1,854,272    - 
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances   78,164    78,164    -    78,164    - 

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Carrying   Fair             
   value   value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Assets                         
Cash and deposits on banks   863,812    863,812    -    863,812    - 
Securities at amortized cost (1)   165,564    168,110    -    157,698    10,412 
Loans at amortized cost, net (2)   4,891,698    4,972,599    -    4,972,599    - 
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances   74,366    74,366    -    74,366    - 
Investment properties   3,214    3,214    -    -    3,214 
                          
Liabilities                         
Deposits   3,140,875    3,140,875    -    3,140,875    - 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   10,663    10,663    -    10,663    - 
Borrowings and debt, net (3)   1,966,271    1,989,719    -    1,989,719    - 
Customers’ liabilities under acceptances   74,366    74,366    -    74,366    - 

 

(1)The carrying value of securities at amortized cost is net of accrued interest receivable of $1.6 million and the allowance for expected credit losses of $0.5 million as of March 31, 2021 (accrued interest receivable of $1.9 million and the allowance for expected credit losses of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2020).

 

(2)The carrying value of loans at amortized cost is net of accrued interest receivable of $20.9 million, the allowance for expected credit losses of $41.0 million and unearned interest and deferred fees of $5.7 million for March 31, 2021 (accrued interest receivable of $27.3 million, the allowance for expected credit losses of $41.1 million and unearned interest and deferred fees of $5.8 million for December 31, 2020).

 

(3)Borrowings and debt exclude lease liabilities for an amount of $18.5 million and $18.7 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

C.Level 3 - Fair value measurement

 

The following table presents the movement of a level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value:

 

   Debt instruments at fair value
through profit or loss
(debentures)
   Loans at fair value through
profit or loss
   Total 
At December 31, 2019   6,492    -    6,492 
Additions   1,433    5,750    7,183 
Net changes in fair value(1)   (2,175)   (801)   (2,976)
Sales   (5,750)   -    (5,750)
At December 31, 2020   -    4,949    4,949 
Additions   -    -    - 
Net changes in fair value(1)   -    90    90 
Sales   -    -    - 
At March 31, 2021   -    5,039    5,039 

 

(1) The fair value of the instrument includes interest receivable.

 

For financial instruments measured at fair value in level 3 category, the Bank uses the following methodologies and inputs using present value techniques.

 

Loans at fair value through profit or loss - Level 3

 

In 2020, the Bank realized the sale of the debt instrument measured at fair value through profit or loss for $5.8 million. As a result, the Bank recognized a loan and classified it at fair value through profit or loss with a carrying amount of $5.0 million and $4.9 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

Inputs used in the fair value measurement are detailed as follows:

 

Observable inputs   Unobservable inputs
- Forward interest rate referenced to 12M USD Libor   - Discount rate or discount margin of floating rate bond “USD US composite B+” with credit risk similar to the instrument analyzed adjusted by the country risk premium.

 

Fair value measurement sensitivity to unobservable inputs – discount rate  2021  2020
A significant increase in volatility would result in a lower fair value   6.043% to 8.430%  3.128% to 8.89%

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

C.Level 3 - Fair value measurement (continued)

 

Management used market data published in Bloomberg for the construction of the discount curve, which allows for a more accurate measurement of the instrument.

 

Although the Bank believes that its estimates of fair value are appropriate, the use of different methodologies or assumptions could lead to different fair value measurements. For fair value measurements in level 3, changing one or more of the assumptions used would have the following effects.

 

Loans at fair value through profit or loss

  Effect on profit
or loss
 
+ 100 bps to the observable and unobservable inputs  

(140

)
       
- 100 bps to the observable and unobservable inputs   144  

 

5.Cash and due from banks

 

The following table presents the details of interest-bearing deposits in banks and pledged deposits:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Cash and due from banks   2,727    4,331 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks   816,787    859,481 
Total   819,514    863,812 
           
Less:          
Pledged deposits   28,716    17,804 
Total cash and cash equivalents   790,798    846,008 

 

   March 31, 2021  December 31, 2020
   Amount  Interest rate
range
  Amount  Interest rate
range
Interest-bearing deposits in banks:            
Demand deposits (1)  706,787  0.01% to 2.95%  749,481  0.03% to 3.08%
Time deposits  110,000  -  110,000  -
Total  816,787     859,481   
             
Pledged deposits  28,716  0.07%  17,804  0.09%

 

(1)Interest-bearing demand deposits based on daily rates determined by banks. In addition, rates of 2.95% and 3.08% correspond to a deposit placed in México.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

5.Cash and due from banks (continued)

 

The following table presents the pledged deposits classified by country risk:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Country:          
United States of America(1)   11,775    11,515 
Switzerland   7,737    3,027 
Netherlands   3,394    334 
Mexico   2,320    790 
France   2,070    50 
Japan   810    1,330 
Canada   610    610 
United Kingdom   -    130 
Spain   -    18 
Total   28,716    17,804 

 

(1)Includes pledged deposits of $10.0 million at March 31, 2021 for both periods, with the New York State Banking Department under March 1994 legislation and deposits pledged to guarantee derivative financial instrument transactions.

 

6.Securities and other financial assets, net

 

Securities and other financial assets are presented as follows:

 

       At fair value     
At March 31, 2021   With changes in other comprehensive income (loss)   With    
Carrying amount  Amortized cost   Recyclable to
profit and loss
   Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
   changes in
profit or loss
   Total securities and other
financial assets, net
 
Principal   159,031    230,130    -    -    389,161 
Interest receivable   1,688    1,084    -    -    2,772 
Reserves (1)   (532)   (43)   -    -    (575)
    160,187    231,171    -    -    391,358 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

6.Securities and other financial assets, net (continued)

 

       At fair value     
At December 31, 2020   With changes in other comprehensive income (loss)   With     
Carrying amount  Amortized cost   Recyclable to
profit and loss
   Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
   changes in
profit or loss
   Total securities and other
financial assets, net
 
Principal   164,074    231,348    -    -    395,422 
Interest receivable   1,985    1,156    -    -    3,141 
Reserves (1)   (495)   (43)   -    -    (538)
    165,564    232,461    -    -    398,025 

 

(1)The loss allowance for losses for securities at FVOCI is included in equity in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position in the line Other comprehensive income. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the principal plus interest receivable for securities at FVOCI is $231,214 and $232,504, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Bank sold 261,164 shares, which were designated at their initial recognition at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income due to market changes affecting the liquidity of the instrument.

 

The cumulative fair value of the shares sold was $1.7 million, and the cumulative loss recognized in OCI was $602 thousand, transferred to retained earnings.

 

Securities and other financial assets by contractual maturity are shown in the following table:

 

       At fair value     
At March 31, 2021   With changes in other comprehemsive income   With     
   Amortized cost   Recyclable to
profit ans loss
   Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
   changes in
profit or loss
   Total securities and other
financial assets, net
 
Due within 1 year   15,897    43,960    -    -    59,857 
After 1 year but within 5 years   143,134    186,170    -    -    329,304 
Balance - principal   159,031    230,130    -    -    389,161 

 

       At fair value     
At December 31, 2020  With changes in other comprehemsive income   With     
   Amortized cost   Recyclable to
profit ans loss
   Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
   changes in
profit or loss
   Total securities and other
financial assets, net
 
Due within 1 year   40,625    34,027    -    -    74,652 
After 1 year but within 5 years   123,449    197,321    -    -    320,770 
Balance - principal   164,074    231,348    -    -    395,422 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

6.Securities and other financial assets, net (continued)

 

The following table includes the securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions accounted for as secured pledged:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
   Amortized
cost
   Fair value   Total   Amortized
cost
   Fair value   Total 
Securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions   142,402    28,639    171,041    11,998    -    11,998 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements   (130,247)   (26,443)   (156,690)   (10,663)   -    (10,663)

 

7.Loans

 

The following table presents the loan portfolio according to its classification and subsequent measurement:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Loans at amortized cost   5,063,269    4,911,397 
Interest receivable   20,990    27,350 
Loss allowances   (41,096)   (41,165)
Unearned interest and deferred fees   (5,735)   (5,884)
Loans at amortized cost, net   5,037,428    4,891,698 
Loans at fair value through profit or loss (1)   -    4,949 
Loans, net   5,037,428    4,896,647 

 

(1) The Bank realized the sale of debt instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss for $5.8 million. As a result, the Bank recognized a loan and classified it at fair value through profit or loss with a carrying amount of $5.0 million and $4.9 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

7.Loans (continued)

 

The fixed and floating interest rate distribution of the loan portfolio is as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2020   2020 
Fixed interest rates   2,804,142    2,544,544 
Floating interest rates   2,264,166    2,371,802 
Total   5,968,308    4,916,346 

 

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 79% and 41% of the loan portfolio at fixed interest rates has remaining maturities of less than 180 days. The range of interest rates on loans fluctuates from 0.43% to 9.28% (December 31, 2020 0.43% to 9.70%).

 

The following table details information relating to loans granted to class A and B shareholders:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   20120 
Class A and B shareholder loans   475,253    522,316 
% Loans to class A and B shareholders over total loan portfolio   9%    11% 
% Class A and B stockholders with loans over number of class A and B stockholders   13%    12% 

 

Modified financial assets

 

The following table refers to modified financial assets during the period, where modification does not result in de-recognition:

 

  

March 31,
2021

  

December 31,
2020

 
Gross carrying amount before modification   -    8,829 
Allowance loss before modification (1)   -    (1,796)
Net amortized cost before modification   -    7,033 
           
Gross carrying amount after modification   -    8,829 
Allowance loss after modification (2)   -    (1,802)
Net amortized cost after modification   -    7,027 

 

(1) Expected credit loss for 12 months.

(2) Expected credit loss within the life of the financial asset.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

7.Loans (continued)

 

Recognition and derecognition of financial assets

 

During the period ended December 31, 2020, a Stage 3 impaired loan was sold for $11.6 million and a Stage 2 loan with a significant increase in credit risk was sold for $13.2 million, both classified at amortized cost. This resulted in a write-off against reserves of $56.1 million. These sales were made based on compliance with the Bank’s strategy to optimize credit risk of its loan portfolio.

 

8.Loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts

 

In the normal course of business, to meet the financing needs of its customers, the Bank is party to loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and market risk in excess of the amount recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position. Credit risk represents the possibility of loss resulting from the failure of a customer to perform in accordance with the terms of a contract.

 

The Bank’s outstanding loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts are as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Documentary letters of credit   208,880    216,782 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees - commercial risk   212,113    210,497 
Credit commitments   145,744    137,619 
Total loans commitments and financial guarantee contracts   566,737    564,898 

 

The remaining maturity profile of the Bank’s outstanding loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts is as follows:

 

Maturities  March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Up to 1 year   438,404    419,015 
From 1 to 2 years   108,333    75,883 
Over 2 to 5 years   20,000    70,000 
Total   566,737    564,898 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

9.Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net

 

The following table sets forth the details for the gain or loss on financial instruments recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss:

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2021   2020 
Loss on derivative financial instruments and foreign currency exchange, net   (127)   (358)
           
Unrealized gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss   56    - 
    (71)   (358)

 

10.Derivative financial instruments

 

The following table details quantitative information on the notional amounts and carrying amounts of the derivative instruments used for hedging by type of risk hedged and type of hedge:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Nominal
amount
   Carrying amount of hedging instruments 
      Asset (1)   Liability (2) 
Interest rate risk               
Fair value hedges   85,000    2,042    (116)
Cash flow hedges   60,000    -    (1,178)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk               
Fair value hedges   344,221    419    (15,488)
Cash flow hedges   281,283    13,720    (2,103)
Foreign exchange risk               
Cash flow hedges   61,679    159    (564)
    832,183    16,340    (19,449)

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Nominal
amount
   Carrying amount of hedging instruments 
      Asset (1)   Liability (2) 
Interest rate risk               
Fair value hedges   85,667    1,831    (233)
Cash flow hedges   60,000    -    (1,541)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk               
Fair value hedges   344,489    2,856    (3,848)
Cash flow hedges   221,508    23,091    - 
Foreign exchange risk               
Cash flow hedges   71,353    -    (3,589)
    783,017    27,778    (9,211)

 

(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.

(2) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

A.Fair value hedges (continued)

 

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of derivative instruments used in fair value hedges by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the years used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Nominal
amount
   Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
   Changes in fair
value used to
calculate hedge
   Ineffectiveness
recognized in
 
      Asset (1)   Liability (2)   ineffectiveness (3)   profit or loss (3) 
Interest rate risk                         
Loans   10,000    -    (64)   64    (1)
Securities at FVOCI   5,000    -    (52)   24    3 
Borrowings and debt   70,000    2,042    -    (134)   16 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                         
Loans   3,807    419    -    63    (33)
Borrowings and debt   340,414    -    (15,488)   (12,958)   143 
Total   429,221    2,461    (15,604)   (12,941)   128 

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Nominal
amount
   Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
   Changes in fair
value used to
calculate hedge
   Ineffectiveness
recognized in
 
      Asset (1)   Liability (2)    ineffectiveness (3)   profit or loss (3) 
Interest rate risk                         
Loans   10,667    -    (132)   84    1 
Securities at FVOCI   5,000    -    (101)   (29)   (20)
Borrowings and debt   70,000    1,831    -    199    (27)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                         
Loans   4,075    356    -    178    (149)
Borrowings and debt   340,414    2,500    (3,848)   (2,524)   (468)
Total   430,156    4,687    (4,081)   (2,092)   (663)

 

(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.

(2) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities. 

(3) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss is the line Loss on financial instruments, net.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

A.Fair value hedges

 

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of the fair value hedged items by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:

 

   March 31, 2021 
  
Carrying amount of
hedged items
   Line in the consolidated statement of financial position that includes the  Accumulated amount of
fair value hedge adjustments
included in the
   Change in fair value of
the hedged items used
 
   Asset   Liability   carrying amount of the hedged items  carrying amount of the
hedged items
   to calculate hedge
ineffectiveness(1)
 
Interest rate risk                       
Loans   10,101    -   Loans, net   4    (65)
Securities at FVOCI   5,070    -   Securities and other financial  assets, net   106    (21)
Borrowings and debt   -    (72,134)  Borrowings and debt, net   (142)   150 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                       
Loans   3,450    -       (751)   (96)
Borrowings and debt   -    (325,082)  Borrowings and debt, net   14,184    13,101 
Total   18,621    (397,216)      13,401    13,069 

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Carrying amount of
hedged items
   Line in the consolidated statement of financial position that includes the   Accumulated amount of
fair value hedge adjustments
included in the
   Change in fair value of
the hedged items used
 
   Asset   Liability   carrying amount of the hedged items  carrying amount of the
hedged items
   to calculate hedge
ineffectiveness(1)
 
Interest rate risk                       
Loans   10,837    -   Loans, net   74    (83)
Securities at FVOCI   5,113    -   Securities and other financial  assets, net   85    9 
Borrowings and debt   -    (71,937)  Borrowings and debt, net   (292)   (226)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                       
Loans   3,789    -   Loans, net   (654)   (327)
Borrowings and debt   -    (339,688)  Borrowings and debt, net   1,083    2,056 
Total   19,739    (411,625)      296    1,429 

 

(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss is the line Loss on financial instruments, net.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

A.Fair value hedges (continued)

 

The following table details the maturity of the notional amount for the derivative instruments used in fair value hedges:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Maturity  Interest rate swaps   Foreign
exchange and
interest
rate risks
   Total 
Fair value hedge            
Less than 1 year   85,000    -    85,000 
Over 1 to 2 years   -    275,453    275,453 
Over 2 to 5 years   -    68,768    68,768 
Total   85,000    344,221    429,221 

 

   December 31, 2020 
Maturity  Interest rate swaps   Foreign
exchange and
interest
rate risks
   Total 
Fair value hedge            
Less than 1 year   85,667    -    85,667 
Over 1 to 2 years   -    271,646    271,646 
Over 2 to 5 years   -    72,843    72,843 
Total   85,667    344,489    430,156 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

B.Cash flow hedges

 

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of derivative instruments used in cash flow hedges by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Nominal   Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
   Change in fair
value used for
calculating
hedge
   Changes in the
fair value of the
hedging
instruments
recognized in
   Ineffectiveness
recognized in
   Amount
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to profit
 
   amount   Asset (1)   Liability (2)   ineffectiveness   OCI (3)   profit or loss (4)   or loss  (4) 
Interest rate risk                                   
  Borrowings and debt   60,000    -    (1,178)   359    358    (1)   - 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                                   
  Borrowings and debt   281,283    13,720    (2,103)   (13,598)   (13,262)   336    - 
Foreign exchange risk                                   
  Loans   61,679    159    (564)   266    264    (2)   (2,999)
  Borrowings and debt   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   402,962    13,879    (3,845)   (12,973)   (12,640)   333    (2,999)

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Nominal   Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
   Change in fair
value used for
calculating
hedge
   Changes in the
fair value of the
hedging
instruments
recognized in
   Ineffectiveness
recognized in
   Amount
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to profit
 
   amount   Asset (1)   Liability (2)   ineffectiveness   OCI (3)   profit or loss (4)   or loss  (4) 
Interest rate risk                                   
  Borrowings and debt   60,000    -    (1,541)   (443)   (442)   1    (75)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                                   
  Borrowings and debt   221,508    23,091    -    23,380    23,481    101    (1,697)
Foreign exchange risk                                   
  Loans   71,353    -    (3,589)   (3,466)   (3,465)   1    (1,927)
  Borrowings and debt   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   352,861    23,091    (5,130)   19,471    19,574    103    (3,699)

 

(1)Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.
(2)Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities.
(3)Included in equity in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position on the line Other comprehensive income.
(4)Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss under the line Loss on financial instruments, net.

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10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

B.Cash flow hedges (continued)

 

The following table details the nominal amounts and carrying amounts of the cash flow hedged items by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:

 

   March 31, 2021 
  
Carrying amount of
hedged items
   Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes
the carrying amount of
  Change in the fair value
of the hedged items used
to calculate the hedge
   Cash flow  
   Asset   Liability   the hedged items  ineffectiveness   hedge reserve 
Interest rate risk                       
  Borrowings and debt   -    (20,043)   Borrowings and debt, net   (358)   1,080 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                       
  Borrowings and debt   -    (298,424)   Borrowings and debt, net   13,262    3,275 
Foreign exchange risk                       
  Loans   61,902    -    Loans, net   (264)   531 
Total   61,902    (318,467)      12,640    4,886 

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Carrying amount of
hedged items
   Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes
the carrying amount of
  Change in the fair value
of the hedged items used
to calculate the hedge
   Cash flow 
   Asset   Liability   the hedged items  ineffectiveness   hedge reserve 
Interest rate risk                       
  Borrowings and debt   -    (20,045)   Borrowings and debt, net   442    1,440 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk                       
  Borrowings and debt   -    (243,817)   Borrowings and debt, net   (23,481)   (1,980)
Foreign exchange risk                       
  Loans   74,509    -    Loans, net   3,465    562 
Total   74,509    (263,862)      (19,574)   22 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

B.Cash flow hedge (continued)

 

The following table details the maturity of the derivative instruments used in cash flow hedges:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Maturity  Foreign
exchange risk
   Interest rate
swaps
   Foreign
exchange and
interest
rate risks
   Total 
Cash flow hedge                    
Less than 1 year   61,679    40,000    -    101,679 
Over 1 to 2 years   -    15,000    30,333    45,333 
Over 2 to 5 years   -    5,000    222,245    227,245 
More than 5 years   -    -    28,705    28,705 
Total   61,679    60,000    281,283    402,962 

 

   December 31, 2020 
Maturity  Foreign
exchange risk
   Interest rate
swaps
   Foreign
exchange and
interest
rate risks
   Total 
Cash flow hedge                    
Less than 1 year   71,353    40,000    -    111,353 
Over 2 to 5 years   -    20,000    197,854    217,854 
More than 5 years   -    -    23,654    23,654 
Total   71,353    60,000    221,508    352,861 

  

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

11.Other assets

 

Following is a summary of other assets:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Accounts receivable   795    938 
Prepaid expenses   2,565    2,541 
Prepaid fees and commissions   339    486 
Interest receivable - deposits   34    8 
IT projects under development   352    218 
Severance fund   1,936    1,927 
Other   721    698 
    6,742    6,816 

 

12.Deposits

 

The maturity profile of the Bank’s deposits, excluding interest payable, as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Demand   355,301    170,660 
Up to 1 month   642,074    1,127,120 
From 1 month to 3 months   985,083    878,900 
From 3 months to 6 months   737,941    544,860 
From 6 months to 1 year   413,465    365,879 
From 1 year to 2 years   51,883    51,481 
    3,185,747    3,138,900 

 

The following table presents additional information regarding the Bank’s deposits

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Aggregate amounts of $100,000 or more   3,185,529    3,138,684 
Aggregate amounts of deposits in the New York Agency   718,042    657,851 

 

   March 31, 
   2021   2020 
Interest expense on deposits made in the New York Agency   1,238    1,563 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

13.Securities sold under repurchase agreements

 

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Bank had financing transactions under repurchase agreements for $156.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively.

 

During the periods ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, interest expense related to financing transactions under repurchase agreements totaled $75 thousand, $193 thousand and $287 thousand, respectively. These expenses are included as interest expense – borrowings and debt line in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss.

 

14.Borrowings and debt

 

Some borrowing agreements include various events of default and covenants related to minimum capital adequacy ratios, incurrence of additional liens, and asset sales, as well as other customary covenants, representations and warranties. As of March 31, 2021, the Bank was in compliance with all those covenants.

 

Borrowings and debt are detailed as follows:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Short-Term   Long-term     
Carrying amount  Borrowings   Debt   Lease Liabilities   Borrowings   Debt   Lease Liabilities   Total 
Principal   455,119    -    1,271    250,671    1,151,500    17,231    1,875,792 
Prepaid commissions   -    -    -    (373)   (6,115)   -    (6,488)
    455,119    0    1,271    250,298    1,145,385    17,231    1,869,304 

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Short-Term   Long-term     
Carrying amount  Borrowings   Debt   Lease Liabilities   Borrowings   Debt   Lease Liabilities   Total 
Principal   331,585    49,350    1,244    477,010    1,116,033    17,555    1,992,777 
Prepaid commissions   -    -    -    (1,158)   (6,549)   -    (7,707)
    331,585    49,350    1,244    475,852    1,109,484    17,555    1,985,070 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Short-term borrowings and debt

 

The breakdown of short-term (original maturity of less than one year, excluding lease liabilities) borrowings and debt, along with contractual interest rates, is as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Short-term borrowings:          
At fixed interest rates   15,764    55,000 
At floating interest rates   439,355    276,585 
Total borrowings   455,119    331,585 
Short-term debt:          
At floating interest rates   -    49,350 
Total debt   -    49,350 
Total short-term borrowings and debt   455,119    380,935 
           
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars   1.40%    0.45% to 1.40% 
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings in U.S. dollars    0.36% to 0.81%    0.47% to 1.65% 
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings in Mexican pesos   4.68%    0.00% 
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in Mexican pesos   4.74%    4.97% to 5.05% 

 

The outstanding balances of short-term borrowings and debt by currency, are as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Currency          
US dollar   416,957    299,957 
Mexican peso   38,162    80,978 
Total   455,119    380,935 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Long-term borrowings and debt

 

The breakdown of borrowings and long-term debt (original maturity of more than one year, excluding lease liabilities), along with contractual interest rates, plus prepaid commissions as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are as follows (excludes lease liabilities):

 

Long-term borrowings:  March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
At fixed interest rates with due dates from April 2021 to May 2022   67,292    68,190 
At floating interest rates with due dates from October 2021 to August 2023   183,379    408,820 
Total long-term borrowings   250,671    477,010 
           
Long-term debt:          
At fixed interest rates with due dates from July 2021 to December 2027   827,036    784,006 
At floating interest rates with due dates from March 2022 to June 2023   324,464    332,027 
Total long-term debt   1,151,500    1,116,033 
Total long-term borrowings and debt   1,402,171    1,593,043 
Less: Prepaid commissions   (6,488    (7,707 
Total long-term borrowings and debt, net   1,395,683    1,585,336 
           
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars   2.04% to 3.05%    2.04% to 3.05% 
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars    1.23% to 1.81%    1.16% to 1.85% 
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings in Mexican pesos   6.77% to 9.09%    6.77% to 9.09% 
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in Mexican pesos   4.67% to 5.65%    4.87% to 5.74% 
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Japanese yens   0.52% to 0.95%    0.52% 
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Euros   0.23% to 3.75%    0.9% to 3.75% 
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Australian dollars   0.00%    0.00% 
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Sterling pounds   1.50%    0.00% 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 


14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Long-term borrowings and debt (continued)

 

The balances of long-term borrowings and debt by currency, excluding prepaid commissions, are as follows (excluding lease liabilities):

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Currency          
US dollar   685,146    910,296 
Mexican peso   500,804    509,687 
Euro   126,142    101,469 
Japanese yen   84,981    71,591 
Sterling pounds   5,098    - 
Total   1,402,171    1,593,043 

  

Future payments of long-term borrowings and debt outstanding as of March 31, 2021, are as follows (excluding lease liabilities):

 

Payments   Outstanding 
2021    62,018 
2022    415,106 
2023    199,083 
2024    61,649 
2025    612,386 
2026    35,105 
2027    16,824 
     1,402,171 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Long-term borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Reconciliation – Movements of borrowings

 

The following table presents the reconciliation of movements of borrowings and debt arising from financing activities, as presented in the condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows:

 

   2021   2020 
Balance as of January 1,   1,985,070    3,138,310 
Net increase in short-term borrowings and debt   75,274    103,460 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and debt   95,955    50,000 
Repayments of long-term borrowings and debt   (261,832)   (81,631)
Payment of lease liabilities   (297)   (273)
Change in foreign currency   (25,340)   (74,745)
Adjustment of fair value for hedge accounting relationship   (726)   948 
Other adjustments   1,200    949 
Balance as of March 31,   1,869,303    3,137,018 

 

The reconciliation of equity account movements is presented in the condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity.

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

 

Lease liabilities

 

Maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows of the lease liabilities is detailed below:

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Due within 1 year   2,071    2,058 
After 1 year but within 5 years   10,644    10,641 
After 5 years but within 10 years   10,830    11,354 
Total undiscounted lease liabilities   23,545    24,053 
           
Short-term   1,271    1,244 
Long-term   17,231    17,555 
Lease liabilities included in the consolidated statement of financial position   18,502    18,799 

 

Amounts recognized in the statement of cash flows:

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Payments of lease liabilities   297    1,114 

 

Amounts recognized in profit or loss:

 

   March 31,
2021
   March 31,
2020
 
Interest on lease liabilities   (208)   (220)
Income from sub-leasing right-of-use assets   66    94 

 

15.Other liabilities

 

Following is a summary of other liabilities:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Accruals and other accumulated expenses   7,257    9,213 
Accounts payable   3,475    6,307 
Others   3,048    3,194 
    13,780    18,714 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

16.Earnings per share

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of profit and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) computations for the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 
   2021   2020 
(Thousands of U.S. dollars)        
Profit for the period   12,816    18,302 
           
(U.S. dollars)          
Basic earnings per share   0.32    0.46 
Diluted earnings per share   0.32    0.46 
           
(Thousands of shares)          
Weighted average of common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS   39,693    39,609 
           
Effect of diluted securities:          
Stock options and restricted stock units plan   -    - 
           
Adjusted weighted average of common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS   39,693    39,609 

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17.Fee and commission income

 

Fee and commission income from contracts with customers broken down by main types of services according to the scope of IFRS 15, are detailed as follows:

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2021 
   Syndications   Documentary and standby
letters of credit
   Other Commissions,
net
   Total 
Issuance and confirmation   -    2,245    554    2,799 
Negotiation and acceptance   -    16    -    16 
Amendment   -    254    -    254 
Structuring   100    -    -    100 
Other   -    27    (156)   (129)
    100    2,542    398    3,040 

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2020 
   Syndications   Documentary and standby
letters of credit
   Other Commissions,
net
   Total 
Issuance and confirmation   -    2,146    291    2,437 
Negotiation and acceptance   -    145    -    145 
Amendment   -    142    -    142 
Structuring   396    -    -    396 
Others   -    31    (78)   (47)
    396    2,464    213    3,073 

 

The following table provides information on the ordinary income that is expected to be recognized on the contracts in force:

 

   March 31, 
    2021 
Up to 1 year   2,012 
From 1 to 2 years   856 
More than 2 years   44 
    2,912 

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18.Business segment information

 

The following table provides certain information regarding the Bank’s operations by segment:

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2021 
   Commercial   Treasury   Total 
Interest income   30,920    1,998    32,918 
Interest expense   (166)   (13,857)   (14,023)
Inter-segment net interest income   (12,022)   12,022    - 
Net interest income   18,732    163    18,895 
Other income (expense), net   3,257    (191)   3,066 
Total income   21,989    (28)   21,961 
                
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses   37    (37)   - 
Gain (loss) on non-financial assets, net   -    -    - 
Operating expenses   (7,148)   (1,997)   (9,145)
Segment profit (loss)   14,878    (2,062)   12,816 
                
Segment assets   5,137,623    1,230,515    6,368,138 
Segment liabilities   95,901    5,228,490    5,324,391 

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2020 
   Commercial   Treasury   Total 
Interest income   55,891    3,099    58,990 
Interest expense   (176)   (33,013)   (33,189)
Inter-segment net interest income   (30,948)   30,948    - 
Net interest income   24,767    1,034    25,801 
Other income (expense), net   3,349    (394)   2,955 
Total income   28,116    640    28,756 
                
Reversal of (provision for) credit losses   89    -    89 
Gain (loss) on non-financial assets, net   -    -    - 
Operating expenses   (7,341)   (3,202)   (10,543)
Segment profit (loss)   20,864    (2,562)   18,302 
                
Segment assets   5,359,398    1,453,571    6,812,969 
Segment liabilities   84,777    5,707,013    5,791,790 

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18.Business segment information (continued)

 

Reconciliation on information on reportable segments 
         
   Three months ended
March 31
 
   2021   2020 
Profit for the period   12,816    18,302 
           
Assets:          
Assets from reportable segments   6,368,138    6,812,969 
Other assets - unallocated   6,708    9,554 
Total assets   6,374,846    6,822,523 
           
Liabilities:          
Liabilities from reportable segments   5,324,391    5,791,790 
Other liabilities - unallocated   13,780    12,245 
Total liabilities   5,338,171    5,804,035 

 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

19.Related party transactions

 

The detail of the assets and liabilities with related private corporations and financial institutions is as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Assets          
Demand deposits   1,702    3,269 
Loans, net   17,574    22,499 
Total asset   19,276    25,768 
           
Liabilities          
Time deposits   250,000    240,000 
Total liabilities   250,000    240,000 
           
Contingencies          
Stand-by letters of credit   11,800    28,300 
Loss allowance   (54)   (60)
Total contingencies   11,746    28,240 

 

The detail of income and expenses with related parties is as follows:

 

   March 31, 
   2021    2020 
Interest income          
Loans   100    540 
Total interest income   100    540 
Interest expense          
Deposits   (623)   (467)
Total interest expense   (623)   (467)
           
Net interest income (expenses)   (523)   73 
           
Other income (expense)          
Fees and commissions, net   60    88 
Total other income, net   60    88 
           
Net income from related parties   (463)   161 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

19.Related party transactions (continued)

 

The total compensation paid to directors and the executives as representatives of the Bank amounted to:

 

   March 31, 
   2021   2020 
Expenses:        
Compensation costs to directors   240    348 
Compensation costs to executives   1,603    3,274 

 

Compensation costs to directors and executives, include annual cash retainers and the cost of granted restricted stock and restricted stock units.

 

20.Litigation

 

Bladex is not engaged in any litigation that is significant to the Bank’s business or, to the best of the knowledge of Bank’s management, that is likely to have an adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position or its consolidated financial performance.

 

21.Applicable laws and regulations

 

Liquidity index

 

In according with the established in Rule No. 2-2018 issued by the Superintendence of Banks of Panama (SBP), as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 the minimum LCR to be reported to the SBP was 65% and 50%, respectively. The Bank´s LCR as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 233% and 249%, respectively.

 

In compliance with the Rule No. 4-2008 issued by the SBP, the percentage of the liquidity index reported by the Bank to the regulator as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 77.29% and 79.99%, respectively.

 

Capital adequacy

 

In compliance with the established in the Banking Law of the Republic of Panama and the Rules No. 01-2015 and 03-2016 below, the information corresponding to the total capital adequacy index is presented:

         
  

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 
Capital funds   1,052,197    1,048,182 
           
Risk-weighted assets   5,431,105    5,187,054 
Capital adequacy index   19.37%    20.21% 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

 

Leverage ratio

 

The table below presents the Bank´s leverage ratio in compliance with Article No.17 of the Rule No. 1-2015:

 

  

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 
Ordinary capital   916,179    912,164 
          
Non-risk-weighted assets   6,571,783    6,479,416 
Leverage ratio   13.94%    14.08% 

 

Based on the classification of risks, collateral and in compliance with SBP Rule No. 4-2013, the Bank classified the loan portfolio as follows:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Normal   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Unrecoverable   Total 
Loans at amortized cost                              
Corporations    2,273,379    9,281    10,593    -    -    2,293,254 
Financial Institutions:                              
Private   2,162,687    -    -    -    -    2,162,687 
State-owned   571,913    -    -    -    -    571,913 
    2,734,600    -    -    -    -    2,734,600 
Sovereign   35,415    -    -    -    -    35,415 
    5,043,395    9,281    10,593    -    -    5,063,269 
                               
Allowance for loan losses IFRS (*):   34,237    1,857    5,002    -    -    41,096 
                               
Loans at FVTPL                              
Financial Institutions:                              
Private   5,039    -    -    -    -    5,039 
Total loans   5,048,434    9,281    10,593    -    -    5,068,308 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

 

   December 31, 2020 
   Normal   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Unrecoverable   Total 
Loans at amortized cost                              
Corporations   2,147,846    9,281    10,593    -    -    2,167,720 
Financial Institutions:                              
Private   2,231,742    -    -    -    -    2,231,742 
State-owned   476,520    -    -    -    -    476,520 
    2,708,262    -    -    -    -    2,708,262 
Sovereign   35,415    -    -    -    -    35,415 
    4,891,523    9,281    10,593    -    -    4,911,397 
                               
Allowance for loan losses IFRS (*):   34,720    1,857    4,588    -    -    41,165 
                               
Loans at FVTPL                              
Financial Institutions:                              
Private   4,949    -    -    -    -    4,949 
Total loans   4,896,472    9,281    10,593    -    -    4,916,346 

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there are no restructured loans.

 

(*) As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there is no excess in the specific provision calculated in accordance with Agreement No. 8-2014 of the SBP, over the provision calculated in accordance with IFRS.

 

For statutory purposes only, non-accruing loans are presented by category as follows:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Loans at amortized cost  Normal   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Unrecoverable   Total 
Impaired loans   -    -    10,593    -    -    10,593 
Total   -    -    10,593    -    -    10,593 
                               
   December 31, 2020 
Loans at amortized cost  Normal   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Unrecoverable   Total 
Impaired loans   -    -    10,593    -    -    10,593 
Total   -    -    10,593    -    -    10,593 

 

   March 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
Non-accruing loans:          
Private corporations   10,593    10,593 
Total non-accruing loans   10,593    10,593 
           
Interest that would be reversed if the loans had been classified as non-accruing loans   414    351 
Income from collected interest on non-accruing loans   -    - 

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

 

Modified special mention loans

 

In accordance with the requirements of Article 4-E of Rule No. 9-2020, a detail of the portfolio of modified special mention category loans and their respective provisions and regulatory reserves as of March 31,2021 and December 31, 2020, classified according to the three-stage model of IFRS 9 follows:

 

   March 31, 2021 
   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Modified special mention loans                    
Modified loans                    
Corporate   -    8,829    -    8,829 
(-) Modified loans secured by pledged deposits in the same bank up to the guaranteed amount   -    -    -    - 
(+) Interest receivable        7    -    7 
(-) Unearned interest and deferred fees   -    -    -    - 
Total loan portfolio subject to provisions                    
Rule No. 9-2020   -    8,836    -    8,836 
                     
Allowance                    
Allowance IFRS 9   -    1,767    -    1,767 
Collective allowance (complement to 1.5%) *                  - 
Regulatory reserve (complement to 3%) *                  - 
Total allowance and reserves                  1,767 
                     
   December 31, 2020 
       Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total 
Modified special mention loans                    
 Modified loans                    
Corporate   -    8,829    -    8,829 
(-) Modified loans secured by pledged deposits in the same bank up to the guaranteed amount   -    -    -    - 
(+) Interest receivable        7    -    7 
(-) Unearned interest and deferred fees   -    -    -    - 
Total loan portfolio subject to provisions                    
Rule No. 9-2020   -    8,836    -    8,836 
                     
Allowance                    
Allowance IFRS 9   -    1,767    -    1,767 
Collective allowance (complement to 1.5%) *                  - 
Regulatory reserve (complement to 3%) *                  - 
Total allowance and reserves                  1,767 

 

* Because IFRS 9 provision for modified special mention loans by $1.7million exceeds the generic provision equivalent to the 3% required by Rule No. 9-2020, the Bank does not require additional complementary equity reserves to the existing provision.

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Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements 

(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2021, the modified special mention loan has complied with its contractual payments of the loan agreement.

 

It is important to note that in addition to the modified special mention loan, the Bank maintains corporate loans in Substandard category and that they embraced to the moratorium of Law No. 156 of June 30, 2020. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these loans carrying amount are $11.0 million and $10.9 million, respectively (including interest) and present interest payments with a default of up to 30 days.

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the total amount of the dynamic provision and the regulatory credit reserve calculated according to the guidelines of Rule No. 4-2013 of the SBP is $136 million for both years, appropriated from retained earnings for purposes of compliance with local regulatory requirements. This appropriation is restricted from dividend distribution in order to comply with local regulations.

 

The provision and reserve are detailed as follows:

 

  

March 31,

2021

   December 31,
2020
 
Dynamic provision   136,019    136,019 
Regulatory credit reserve   -    - 
    136,019    136,019 

 

Capital reserve

 

In addition to capital reserves required by regulations, the Bank maintains a capital reserve of $95.3 million, which was voluntarily established. Pursuant to Article No. 69 of the Banking Law, reduction of capital reserves requires prior approval of SBP.

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