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Overview During 2013, the Bank of Thailand ( BOT ) published the notifications re. Disclosure of Capital Maintenance of Commercial Banks and Disclosure of Capital Maintenance of Commercial Banks under Consolidation which are based on Basel IIII: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems (Revised Version: June 2011) from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ( BCBS ). The objectives of these notifications (commonly referred to as Basel IIII ) are to strengthen capital rules with the goal of promoting a more resilient banking sector. The objective of the reforms is to improve the banking sector s ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stress, whatever the source, thus reducing the risk of spillover from the financial sector to the real economy. 2
Contents 1. Scope of Basel III Framework...... 6 2. Scope of Application...... 8 3. Capital Management..... 8 3.1 Capital Structure... 9 3.2 Capital Sources... 11 3.3 Capital Adequacy... 17 3.4 Minimum Capital Requirement... 18 4. Risk Management...... 22 4.1 Risk Management Framework ( RMF )... 22 4.2 Risk Governance... 24 5. Credit Risk... 27 5.1 Credit Risk... 27 5.2 Internal Ratings Based Approach to Credit Risk... 45 5.3 Standardised Approach to Credit Risk... 48 5.4 Credit Risk Mitigation... 50 5.5 Internal Rating Based Models... 52 5.6 Risk Grade Profile... 56 5.7 Problem Credit Management and Provisioning... 70 5.8 Counterparty Credit Risk in the Trading Book... 71 6. Market Risk..... 73 7. Operational Risk..... 75 8. Equity Exposure in the Non-Trading Book (Banking Book).... 80 9. Interest Rate Risk in the Non-trading Book (Banking Book)... 81 10. Acronyms..... 83 3
Table of Contents Table 1: Capital Structure... 10 Table 2: Reconciliation of Regulatory Capital to Financial Statement... 12 Table 3: Basel III Capital during transitional period... 16 Table 4: Capital Adequacy... 17 Table 5: Minimum Capital Requirement... 18 Table 6: Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under AIRB. 19 Table 7: Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under SA... 20 Table 8: Minimum Capital Requirement for Equity Exposure under AIRB... 21 Table 9: Outstanding Balance of On-Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet Assets before Credit Risk Mitigation... 33 Table 10: Outstanding balance of On-balance sheet and Off-balance sheet assets before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Country or Geographic Area of Debtor... 34 Table 11: Outstanding Balance of On-Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet Assets before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Residual Maturity... 36 Table 12: Loans and Accrued Interests and Investments in Debt Securities before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Country or Geographic Area of Debtor and by Asset Classification Specified by the Bank of Thailand... 37 Table 13: Provisions (Divided into General Provisions and Specific Provision) and Charge-offs for Loans and Accrued Interests and Investments in Debt Securities Classified by Country or Geographic Area... 39 Table 14: Loans and Accrued Interests before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Type of Business and by Asset Classification Specified by the Bank of Thailand... 41 Table 15: Provisions (Divided into General Provisions and Specific Provision) and Charge-offs for Loans and Accrued Interests Classified by Type of Business... 43 Table 16: Movement in Provisions for Loans including Accrued Interests*... 44 Table 17: Outstanding of On-Balance Sheet Assets and Off-Balance Sheet Items* for Credit Risk under the AIRB Approach Classified by Type of Asset... 46 Table 18: Undrawn Lines after Multiplying by CCF and Exposure-weighted-average EAD for Credit Risk under the AIRB Approach Classified by Type of Asset... 47 Table 19: Outstanding of On-Balance Sheet Assets and Off-Balance Sheet Items* for Credit Risk 4
under the SA Approach Classified by Type of Asset... 49 Table 20: Credit Risk Assessment under the AIRB Approach for Sovereign, Bank and Corporate Exposures and Equity Exposures under the PD/LGD Approach Classified by Rating Grade*... 59 Table 21: Credit Risk Assessment under the AIRB Approach for Retail Exposures* (Pooled Basis)... 60 Table 22: Outstanding and Undrawn Lines of each Group of Exposures* after Multiplying by CCF and after Credit Risk Mitigation under the AIRB Approach Classified by Rating Grade of Expected Losses**... 62 Table 23: Part of Outstanding that is Secured by Collateral** under the AIRB Approach Classified by Type of Asset and Collateral... 63 Table 24: Outstanding of On-Balance Sheet Assets and Off-Balance Sheet Items* after Credit Risk Mitigation for each Type of Assets Classified by Risk Weight under the SA Approach... 64 Table 25: Part of Outstanding that is Secured by Collateral* under the SA Approach Classified by Type of Asset and Collateral... 66 Table 26: Actual Losses under the AIRB Approach Classified by Type of Assets... 67 Table 27: Estimates of Losses Comparing to Actual Losses... 68 Table 28: Estimates of PD, LGD and EAD compare with actual... 69 Table 29: Minimum Capital Requirement for each Type of Market Risk under the SA Approach... 74 Table 30: Equity Exposure in Non-Trading Book (Banking Book)... 80 Table 31: Impact of Interest Rate Change on Net Interest Income... 82 5
1. Scope of Basel III Framework Pillar 1: Minimum Capital Requirement The BOT has approved Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) PCL ( the Bank ) to adopt the AIRB approach which is more advanced Risk Management Framework for the measurement of credit risk capital and under the notification, the Bank have been using AIRB approach for the credit risk capital calculation as regulatory capital since December 2009. The Bank is also required to calculate a capital charge to cover market risk and operational risk for which the Bank applies the Standardised Approach. Pillar 2: Supervisory Review Process Pillar 2 requires banks to undertake a comprehensive assessment of their risks and to determine the appropriate amounts of capital to be held against these risks where other suitable mitigants are not available. This risk and capital assessment is commonly referred to as an Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process ( ICAAP ) which covers much broader risk types than Pillar 1, which cover only credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. The Bank has developed an ICAAP policy and framework which closely integrates the risk and capital assessment processes, and ensures that adequate levels of capital are maintained to support the Bank s current and projected demand for capital under expected and stressed conditions. Under Pillar 2, the BOT would undertake a review of the Banks ICAAP. This is referred to as the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process ( SREP ). 6
Pillar 3: Market Discipline Pillar 3 aims to provide a consistent and comprehensive disclosure framework that enhances comparability between banks and further promotes improvements in risk practices. According to the BOT notification, the Bank is required to disclose the data and information relative to risk profile, risk management and capital funds. The Bank has implemented a Pillar 3 policy and procedure framework to address the requirements laid down for Pillar 3 disclosure. The information provided has been reviewed and validated by senior management and the Risk Committee. In accordance with the Bank policy, the Pillar 3 disclosure will be published on the Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) PCL - website www.sc.com/th The BOT has also set the frequency of disclosure on semi-annual basis and annual basis. Quantitative data of Capital Structure & Adequacy and Market risk will be disclosed on a semiannual basis. Whereas, the full Pillar 3 disclosures will be made annually on both qualitative and quantitative data. 7
2. Scope of Application In compliance with the requirement under Basel lli Pillar 3 and sets of the BOT s disclosure requirements, the Bank has developed a set of disclosures for its position (Solo basis) as at 31 December 2017 covering the following areas: Qualitative and quantitative data for Capital and the minimum capital requirement for Credit risk, Market risk and Operational risk Qualitative for Risk Exposure and Assessment - Credit Risk - Market Risk - Operational Risk - Equities Exposure in the Non-trading Book (Banking Book) - Interest Rate Risk in the Non-trading Book (Banking Book) Quantitative data for Credit Risk, Market risk, Equities Exposure in Non-Trading Book (Banking Book) and Interest Rate Risk in Non-trading Book (Banking Book) 3. Capital Management The Bank s capital management approach is driven by its desire to maintain a strong capital base to support the development of the Bank business activities, to meet regulatory minimum capital requirements at all times and to maintain appropriate credit ratings. The Bank s capital planning is dynamic and regularly refreshed to reflect the business forecasts as they evolve during the course of each year. The strategy-setting and planning is presented to the Board on an annual basis with regular update on the financial outlook and performance as to the capital adequacy is aligned with the business plan. The capital plan takes the following into account: 8
Current regulatory capital requirements and the Bank s assessment of on-going regulatory expectation. Demand for capital due to business growth forecasts, loan impairment outlook and market shocks or stresses. Forecast demand for capital to support credit ratings and as a signaling tool to the market Available supply of capital and capital raising options The Asset and Liabilities Management Committee ( ALCO ) as appointed by Executive Committee ( EXCO ) is responsible for the management of capital and liquidity and the establishment of and compliance with policies relating to balance sheet management, including management of the Bank s liquidity and capital adequacy. 3.1 Capital Structure The Bank maintains capital to meet the minimum regulatory capital requirements set by the BOT. In addition the Bank assess its capital adequacy to support current and future business activities. The following table is a breakdown of total regulatory capital of the Bank as at, comparing with the position of the Bank as at 30 June 2017. 9
Table 1: Capital Structure Unit: Million Baht The Bank 31-Dec-17 30-Jun-17 Tier 1 Capital Paid up share capital 14,837 14,837 Share premium account 9,056 9,056 Legal reserve 1,096 1,096 Net profit after appropriation 13,202 13,202 Accummulated other comprehensive income (9) (48) Item of reserve arising from business combination under common control, shareholders equity which shall be regarded - - as CET 1 Other adjustment items which not effected capital fund - 11 Deductions from Common Equity Tier 1 (297) (960) Total Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) 37,885 37,194 Additional Tier 1 (AT1) - - Total Tier 1 Capital 37,885 37,194 Tier 2 Capital General Provision for normal/performing loans 52 76 Surplus of provision 397 563 Total Tier 2 Capital 449 639 Total Regulatory Capital 38,334 37,833 10
3.2 Capital Sources The Bank s Tier 1 Capital consist of Common Equity Tier 1 which are issued and paid up share capital & premium, statutory reserve, net profit after appropriation and other comprehensive income & regulatory adjustment. There is no additional tier 1. The Bank s Tier 2 Capital comprise of the general provision for normal performing loans and surplus of provision. 11
Table 2: Reconciliation of Regulatory Capital to Financial Statement Unit: Million Baht Capital related items as of Statement of Statement of Financial Position Financial Position as in published as per Balance financial Sheet statements References Assets Cash 121 121 Interbank and money market items, net 51,936 51,936 Derivative assets 15,275 15,275 Investments, net 36,687 36,687 Investments in subsidiaries 48 48 Loans to customers and accrued interest receivable, net Loans to customers 49,272 49,272 Accrued interest receivable 167 167 Total loans to customers and accrued interest Receivable 49,439 49,439 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (3,768) (3,768) Total loans to customers and accrued interest receivable, net 45,671 45,671 Customer s liability under acceptances 780 780 Properties for sale, net - 25 Premises and equipment, net 336 336 Deferred tax assets 297 297 G Accounts receivable from sales of investments and debt securities in issue 295 295 Collateral from Credit Support Annex agreements and margin receivables from private repo transactions 3,433 3,433 Assets of disposal group classified as held for sales 25 - Other assets, net 417 417 Total assets 155,321 155,321 12
Unit: Million Baht Statement of Statement of Financial Position Financial Position Capital related items as of as in published as per Balance financial Sheet statements Liabilities Deposits 56,259 56,259 Interbank and money market items 32,197 32,197 Liabilities payable on demand 1,544 1,544 Liabilities to deliver security 1,426 1,426 Derivative liabilities 13,517 13,517 Debt issued and borrowings - - Bank s liability under acceptances 780 780 Provisions 278 278 Accounts payable from purchase of investments 2,372 2,372 Collateral from Credit Support Annex agreements and margin payables from private repo transactions 3,075 3,075 Accrued expenses 2,129 2,129 Liabilities of disposal group classified as held for sales - - Other liabilities 1,154 1,154 References Total liabilities 114,731 114,731 13
Unit: Million Baht Statement of Capital related items as of Statement of Financial Position Financial Position as in published as per Balance financial Sheet statements Equity Share capital Authorised share capital 14,843 14,843 References Issued and paid-up share capital 14,837 14,837 A Premium on share capital 9,056 9,056 B Other reserves Fair value change in available -for-sale investments (11) (11) E /1 Cash flow hedges - - F Total other reserves (11) (11) Retained earnings Appropriated Legal reserve 1,212 1,212 C /2 Unappropriated Unappropriated retained earnings 2,228 2,228 Net profit after appropriation Actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plans 13,268-13,268 - D H Total Unappropriated 15,496 15,496 Total shareholders' equity 40,590 40,590 Non-controlling interest - - Total equity 40,590 40,590 Total liabilities and equity 155,321 155,321 14
Items Component of regulatory capital reported by Financial Group Unit: Million Baht References base on Statement of Financial Position as per Balance Sheet Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (CET1) Issued and paid-up share capital 14,837 A Premium on share capital 9,056 B Legal reserve 1,096 C /2 Net profit after appropriation 13,202 D Other reserves Fair value change in available -for-sale investments (9) E /1 Cash flow hedges - F Other owner changes items - Total CET1 capital before regulatory adjustments and deduction 38,182 Regulatory adjustments on CET1 Cash flow hedges - F Regulatory deduction on CET1 Deferred tax assets (297) G Actuarial gain (loss) on defeined benefit plans - H Total Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) 37,885 Additional Tier 1 (AT1) - Total Tier 1 capital 37,885 Tier 2 Capital General Provision under SA 52 Surplus of provision (Excess Provision) 397 Total Tier 2 capital 449 Total Regulatory capital 38,334 15
Table 3: Basel III Capital during transitional period Unit: Million Baht The Bank Capital Amount as at Capital value Net value of items with transitional phase subject to Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 38,182 (2) 1/ Total regulatory adjustments to CET1 - Total regulatory deduction to CET1 (297) Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (CET1) 37,885 Additional Tier 1 Capital (AT1) - Total Tier 1 Capital 37,885 Tier 2 Capital 449 Total Regulatory Capital 38,334 1/ 2/ From 1 January 2014, gain/(loss) from fair value change in available -for-sale investments shall be gradually included in/(deducted from) CET1 for 5 years by 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. And after 2018, it shall be included in/(deducted from) CET 1 for the whole amount. The Bank will allocate 5% of the annual net profit of the year net with accumulated loss brought forward to the legal reserve until this fund attains an amount not less than 10% of the registered capital, as a result, the amount of Baht 116 million will be allocated from 2017 net profit and such balance will be appropriated to CET 1 Capital after the shareholder meeting approval. 16
3.3 Capital Adequacy Under the BOT guidelines, the Bank is required to maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of 8.50%, with the minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 and tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets at 4.50% and 6.00%, respectively. Total Capital Adequacy Ratios of the Bank as at was 36.71%. CET1 Ratios was 36.28% and Tier 1 Capital Ratios was 36.28% which exceeded minimum requirements of the BOT. Table 4: Capital Adequacy Unit: Percent BOT Minimum Requirement 31-Dec-17 The Bank 30-Jun-17 Total capital funds to risk weighted assets Common Equity Tier 1 capital funds to risk 8.50 36.71 27.92 weighted assets 4.50 36.28 27.45 Tier 1 capital funds to risk weighted assets 6.00 36.28 27.45 Capital conservation buffer (CCB) 1/ 1.25 Total capital funds to risk weighted assets, including CCB 1/ 9.75 36.71 27.92 1/ From 1 January 2016, Capital conservation buffer under BOT guidelines shall be gradually added to minimum capital requirement by 0.625% per annum for 4 years. And after 1 January 2019, the minimum requirement plus conservation buffer for total capital ratio, CET 1 ratio, and Tier 1 capital ratio shall be 11%, 7%, and 8.5%, respectively. 17
3.4 Minimum Capital Requirement The Bank maintains minimum capital in line with the BOT s requirement. On 22 December 2016, the Bank has reached a binding agreement to sell retail banking business including credit cards, personal loans, business loans, wealth management, mortgage loans, bancassurance, and retail deposits. The transaction was completed on 1 October 2017. Table 5 shows the breakdown of minimum capital requirement for Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational risk of the Bank as at. Table 5: Minimum Capital Requirement Minimum Capital Unit: Million Baht The Bank 31-Dec-17 30-Jun-17 Credit Risk 5,972 8,496 Market Risk 1,670 1,649 Operational Risk 1,234 1,372 Total Minimum Capital Requirements 8,876 11,517 AIRB Adoption The Bank uses AIRB approach to calculate credit risk for material portfolios whilst SA approach is applied to portfolios that are classified as permanently exempt from the AIRB approach as well as those portfolios that are currently under transition to the AIRB approach. The following tables show Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under AIRB (table 6), Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under SA (table 7) and Minimum Capital Requirement for Equity Exposure under AIRB (table 8). 18
Table 6: Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under AIRB Unit: Million Baht Asset Class 31-Dec-17 The Bank 30-Jun-17 Non-Default exposures Claims on sovereigns, financial institutions and Corporates 5,517 5,944 Claims on retail portfolios -Claims on residential mortgage - 603 -Qualifying revolving retail exposures - 768 -Other retail exposures - 379 Equity exposures 5 5 Other assets 61 68 Default exposures 38 216 First-to-default credit derivatives and Securitisation - - Total minimum capital requirement for credit risk AIRB 5,621 7,983 Minimum capital requirement for credit risk under AIRB for the Bank decreased by THB 2,362 million, mainly due to decrease in retail banking business from discontinued operation. 19
Table 7: Minimum Capital Requirement for Credit Risk Classified by Asset Classes under SA Unit: Million Baht Asset Class Non-Default exposures Claims on sovereigns and central banks, MDBs and PSEs treated as 31-Dec-17 The Bank 30-Jun-17 claims on sovereigns - - Claims on financial institutions, PSEs treated as claims on financial institutions, and securities firms - - Claims on corporates, PSEs treated as claims on corporate 346 177 Claims on retail portfolios - 330 Claims on residential mortgage - 1 Other assets - - Default exposures 5 5 First-to-default credit derivatives and Securitisation - - Total minimum capital requirement for credit risk SA 351 513 Note: PSE is non-central government public sector entities Total minimum capital requirement for credit risk under SA approach for the Bank also decreased by THB 162 million, mainly due to decrease in retail banking business from discontinued operation. 20
Table 8: Minimum Capital Requirement for Equity Exposure under AIRB Unit: Million Baht Item Equity exposure exempted from credit risk 31-Dec-17 The Bank 30-Jun-17 calculation by IRB 5 5 Equity exposure subject to the IRB approach 1. Equity holdings subject to the Marketbased approach 1.1 Simple Risk Weight Approach - - 1.2 Internal Model Approach (for equity exposure in non-trading book (banking book)) - - 2. Equity holdings subject to a PD/LGD approach - - Total minimum capital requirement for equity exposure AIRB 5 5 Total minimum capital requirement for equity exposure under AIRB approach for the Bank remained constant. 21
4. Risk Management The management of risk lies at the heart of the Bank s business. All risk types, both financial and non-financial are managed and reported in accordance with the Risk Management Framework. One of the main risks incur arises from extending credit to customers through trading and lending operations. Beyond credit risk, the Bank is also exposed to a range of other risk types such as country cross border, market, liquidity, capital, operational, pension, reputational and other risks that are inherent to the Bank s strategy and its product range. 4.1 Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) Effective risk management is essential to consistent and sustainable performance for all of stakeholders and is therefore a central part of the financial and operational management of the Bank. The bank adds value to clients and therefore the communities in which they operate, generating returns for shareholders by taking and managing risk. Through our Risk Management Framework, the Bank manages enterprise-wide risks, with the objective of maximising risk-adjusted returns while remaining in compliance with the SCB Group s Risk Appetite Statement as a starting base for SCBT Risk Threshold Statement. As part of this framework, the Bank has obtained its Board approval to apply SCB Group Risk Management Framework as follows: Balancing risk and return We manage our risks to build a sustainable franchise, in the interests of all our stakeholders We only take risk within our risk appetite, and where consistent with our approved strategy We manage our risk profile so as to maintain a low probability of an unexpected loss event that would materially undermine the confidence of our investors 22
Conduct of business We demonstrate we are Here for good through our conduct, and are mindful of the reputational consequences of inappropriate conduct We seek to achieve good outcomes for clients, investors and the markets in which we operate, while abiding by the spirit and letter of laws and regulations We treat our colleagues fairly and with respect Responsibility and accountability We take individual responsibility to ensure risk-taking is disciplined and focused, particularly within our area of authority We make sure risk-taking is transparent, controlled and reported in line with the Risk Management Framework, within risk tolerance boundaries and only where there is appropriate infrastructure and resource Anticipation We seek to anticipate material future risks, learn lessons from events that have produced adverse outcomes and ensure awareness of known risks Competitive advantage We seek to achieve competitive advantage through efficient and effective risk management and control 23
The following diagram illustrates the high level risk committee structure: 24
4.2 Risk Governance Ultimate responsibility for setting the Bank s risk appetite statement and for the effective management of risk rests with the Board. The Board delegates the authority for the management of risks to several committees. The Executive Committee ( EXCO ) is responsible for the day to day management, operation and control of the Bank in conformity with policies and strategies approved by the Board of Directors. The EXCO is chaired by the CEO and comprises senior executives from Global Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Markets, Transaction Banking, Risk Management, Information Technology and Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Chief Operating Officer and Compliance. The Asset & Liability Committee ( ALCO ) ensures that the balance sheet of the Bank are managed in accordance with the policies of Standard Chartered Bank Group adopted by the Bank and any other applicable regulatory requirements relating to management of liquidity, capital adequacy and structural market risks. The Risk Committee ( RC ) s main responsibilities are to provide leadership on forward looking and anticipated risk issues covering strategic risk, operational risk, credit risk, market risk, reputational risk, legal and regulatory risk, etc. The RC also supervises and directs the management of all risks within the Bank to be in accordance with standards of the Standard Chartered Group and policies as approved by SCBT s Board of Directors. Roles and responsibilities for risk management are defined under a Three Lines of Defence model. Each line of defence describes a specific set of responsibilities for risk management and control. The first line of defence is that all employees are required to ensure the effective management of risks within the scope of their direct organisational responsibilities. Business unit and function heads are accountable for risk management in their respective businesses and functions. 25
The second line of defence comprises the Risk Control Owners supported by their respective control functions. Risk Control Owners are responsible for ensuring that the residual risks within the scope of their responsibilities remain within risk appetite. The scope of each Risk Control Owner s responsibilities is defined by a given type of risk and is not constrained by function and business. The second line control functions must be independent of the businesses they control, to ensure that the risk types are defined as mentioned above. The third line of defence is the independent assurance provided by the Internal Audit function. Its role is defined and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board. The Internal Audit provides independent assurance of the effectiveness of management s control of its own business activities (the first line) and of the processes maintained by the Risk Control Function (the second line). As a result, the Internal Audit provides assurance that the overall system of control effectiveness is working as required within the Risk Management Framework. The Risk Function The Country Chief Risk Officer ( CRO ) directly manages a Risk function that is separated and independent from the origination, trading and sales functions of the businesses. The CRO also alternate chairs the RC and is a member of EXCO. The roles of the Risk function are: To maintain the Bank s Risk Management Framework, ensuring it remains appropriate to the Bank s activities, is effectively communicated and implemented across the Bank, and to administer related governance and reporting processes To uphold the overall integrity of the Bank s risk/ return decisions, and in particular ensure that risks are properly assessed, that risk/return decisions are made transparently on the basis of this proper assessment, and controlled in accordance with the Bank s standard and risk appetite To exercise direct risk control ownership for credit, market, country cross-border, and operational risk types 26
The independence of the Risk function is to ensure that the necessary balance in risk/ return is not compromised by short-term pressures to generate revenues. This is particularly important given that revenues are recognized from the point of sales, while losses arising from risk positions typically manifest themselves over time. In addition, the Risk function is a centre of excellence that provides specialist capabilities of relevance to risk management processes in the wider organization 5. Credit Risk 5.1 Credit Risk Credit risk is the potential for loss due to the failure of a counterparty to meet its obligations to pay the Bank in accordance with agreed terms. Credit exposures arise from both the non-trading (banking) and trading books. Credit risk is managed through a framework that sets out policies and procedures covering the measurement and management of credit risk. There is a clear segregation of duties between transaction originators in the businesses and approvers in the Risk function. All credit exposure limits are approved within a defined credit approval authority framework. The Bank manages its credit exposures following the principle of diversification across products, industries, collateral types and client segments. Credit Policies The Bank s credit policies and standards are considered and approved by the Board. The RC oversees the delegation of credit approval and loan impairment provisioning authorities. Policies and procedures specific to each client or product segment are established by authorised risk committees within Corporate and Institutional Banking ( CIB ) and Commercial Banking ( CB ). These are consistent with the SCB Group s credit policies, but are more detailed and adapted to 27
reflect the different risk characteristics across client and product segments. Policies are regularly reviewed and monitored to ensure these remain effective and consistent with the risk environment and risk appetite. Credit Rating and Measurement Risk measurement plays a central role, along with judgment and experience, in informing risk taking and portfolio management decisions. A standard alphanumeric credit risk grade ( CG ) system is used in CIB and CB. The numeric grades run from 1 to 14 and some of the grades are further sub-classified A, B or C. Lower credit grades are indicative of a lower likelihood of default. Credit grades 1 to 12 are assigned to performing customers or accounts, while credit grades 13 and 14 are assigned to nonperforming or defaulted customers. AIRB models cover a substantial majority of the Bank s exposures and are used in assessing risks at customer and portfolio level, setting strategy and optimising the Bank s risk-return decisions. Material IRB risk measurement models are approved by RC, on the recommendation of the Model Assessment Committee ( MAC ). The MAC drew authority from RC in ensuring risk identification and measurement capabilities are objective and consistent, so that risk control and risk origination decisions are properly informed. Prior to review by the MAC, all IRB models are validated in detail by a model validation team of Standard Chartered Bank Group which is separated from the teams that develop and maintain the models. Models undergo annual periodic review. Reviews are also triggered if the performance of a model deteriorates materially against predetermined thresholds during the ongoing model performance monitoring process. 28
Credit Approval and Credit Risk Assessment Major credit exposures to individual counterparties and groups of connected counterparties are reviewed and approved by Corporate and Institutional Banking and Commercial Banking Approval Committee ( CIB & CB AC ), which obtains approval delegation from RC. The RC delegates credit approval authorities to individuals based both on their judgment and experience. These individuals further delegate credit authorities to individual credit officers by applying RC approved delegated Credit Authorities matrices by customer type or portfolio. These matrices establish the maximum limits that the delegated credit officers are authorized to approve, based on risk-adjusted scale that takes account of the estimated maximum expected loss from a given customer or portfolio. The individuals delegating the credit authorities perform oversight by reviewing on a monthly basis a sample of the limit applications approved by the delegated credit officers. All credit proposals are subject to a robust credit risk assessment. It includes a comprehensive evaluation of the client s credit quality, including willingness, ability and capacity to repay. The primary lending consideration is based on the client s credit quality and the repayment capacity from operating cashflows for counterparties. The risk assessment gives due consideration to the client s liquidity and leverage position. Where applicable, the assessment includes a detailed analysis of the credit risk mitigation arrangements to determine the level of reliance on such arrangements as the secondary source of repayment in the event of a significant deterioration in a client s credit quality leading to default. Lending activities that are considered as higher risk or non-standard are subject to stricter minimum requirements and require escalation to a senior credit officer or authorised body. Concentration Risk Credit concentration risk may arise from a single large exposure to a counterparty or groups of connected counterparties, or from multiple exposures across the portfolio that are closely correlated. 29
Large exposure concentration risk is managed through concentration limits set by counterparty or group of connected counterparties based on control and economic dependence criteria. At the portfolio level, credit concentration thresholds are set and monitored to control concentrations, where appropriate, by country, industry, tenor, collateralization level and credit risk profile. Credit concentrations are monitored by the responsible risk committees in each of the businesses and concentration limits that are material to the Bank are reviewed and reported at least annually to RC and SCBT Board. Credit Monitoring The Bank regularly monitor credit exposures, portfolio performance, and external trends that may impact risk management outcomes. Internal risk management reports are presented to RC, containing information on key environmental, political and economic trends; portfolio delinquency and loan impairment performance. CIB & CB AC is a subcommittee of RC. CIB & CB AC meets regularly to assess the impact of external events and trends on the CIB & CB AC credit risk portfolio and to define and implement the response in terms of appropriate changes to portfolio shape, portfolio and underwriting standards, risk policy and procedures. Clients or portfolios are placed on early alert when they display signs of actual or potential weakness, for example, where there is a decline in the client s position within the industry, financial deterioration, a breach of covenants, non-performance of an obligation within the stipulated period, or there are concerns relating to ownership or management. 30
Such accounts and portfolios are subjected to a dedicated process overseen by Credit Issue Committees in the Bank. Client account plans and credit grades are re-evaluated. In addition, remedial actions are agreed and monitored. Remedial actions include, but are not limited to, exposure reduction, security enhancement, exiting the account or immediate movement of the account into the control of Group Special Assets Management ( GSAM ), the Bank s specialist recovery unit. The Small and Medium Enterprise ( SME ) business is managed within Medium Enterprises ( ME )/ High Value Small Business ( HVSB ) sub-segment under Commercial Banking ( CB ) segment. ME/ HVSB are managed through the Discretionary Lending approach, in line with CB procedures. Traded products The credit risk exposure from traded products is derived from the positive mark-to-market value of the underlying instruments, and an additional component to cater for potential future market movements. This counterparty credit risk is managed within the Bank s overall credit risk appetite for corporate and financial institutions and relies on various single and multi-risk factor stress test scenarios to identify and manage counterparty credit risk across derivatives and securities financing transactions. The Bank uses bilateral and multilateral netting to reduce pre-settlement and settlement counterparty credit risk. Pre-settlement risk exposurs are normally netted using bilateral netting documentation in legally approved jurisdictions. Settlement exposures are generally netted using Delivery versus Payments or Payment versus Payments systems. For derivative contracts, the Bank limits exposure to credit losses in the event of default by entering into master netting agreements with certain counterparties. In addition, the Bank enters into Credit Support Annexes ( CSA ) with counterparties where collateral is deemed a necessary or desirable mitigant to the exposure. 31
Securities Within CIB & CB, the Underwriting Committee approves the portfolio limits and parameters for the underwriting and purchase of all pre-defined securities assets to be held for sale. The Underwriting Committee is established under the authority of the RC. CIB & CB clients operate within set limits, which include country, single issuer, holding period and credit grade limits. The Underwriting Committee approves individual proposals to underwrite new security issues for our clients. Where an underwritten security is held for a period longer than the target sell-down period, the final decision on whether to sell the position rests with the Risk function. As part of the trading business in SCBT, government securities are traded on a day-to-day basis. This activity is governed by the local limits that are approved and is being monitored daily. Currently, buying and selling of non-government securities is done on a back-to-back basis and trading of non-government securities will commence once local limit monitoring framework is in place. Issuer credit risk, including settlement and pre-settlement risk, is controlled by CIB & CB Risk, while price risk is controlled by Market Risk. Tables 9 to 16 belows show outstanding balance of On-balance and Off-balance sheet assets before taking the effect of Credit Risk Mitigation into account. The outstanding is presented in different aspects, for instance, as classified by country or geographic area of debtor. The loan and investment in debt securities, as well as their respective provision and charge-off amounts are also illustrated. 32
Table 9: Outstanding Balance of On-Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet Assets before Credit Risk Mitigation Unit: Million Baht Item 31-Dec-17 The Bank 31-Dec-16 1. On Balance sheet assets 1.1 Net loans 1/ (including interbank and money market item) 89,375 109,788 1.2 Net investment in debt securities 2/ 18,351 27,730 1.3 Deposits (including accrued interests) 9,459 21,698 2. Off Balance sheet assts 3/ 2.1 Aval of bills, loan guarantees, and letters of credit 870 1,274 2.2 OTC derivatives 4/ 1,185,238 1,348,593 2.3 Undrawn committed line 9,411 10,344 2.4 Repo-style transaction 1,212 314 1/ Including accrued interests and net of deferred revenues, allowances for doubtful accounts (specific provisions) and revaluation allowances for debt restructuring. 2/ Excluding accrued interests and net of revaluation allowances for equity and impairment allowances for equities. 3/ Before applying credit conversion factor (CCF) 4/ Including equity derivatives 33
Table 10: Outstanding balance of On-balance sheet and Off-balance sheet assets before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Country or Geographic Area of Debtor The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 Asia Item Thailand Pacific North Africa & Europe Total (exclude America & Middle Thailand) Latin East On-balance sheet items Net loans 1/ 71,321 10,243 833 59 6,919 89,375 Net Investment in debt securities 2/ 18,351 - - - - 18,351 Deposits (including accrued interests) 1,244 5,053 2 2,960 200 9,459 Total 90,916 15,296 835 3,019 7,119 117,185 Off-balance sheet items 3/ Aval of bills, guarantees, and letters of credit 677 186-7 - 870 OTC derivatives 609,947 173,840 98,816-302,635 1,185,238 Undrawn committed line 6,706-2,533-172 9,411 Repo-style transaction - - 1,212 - - 1,212 Total 617,330 174,026 102,561 7 302,807 1,196,731 34
The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-16 Asia Item Thailand Pacific North Africa & Europe Total (exclude America & Middle Thailand) Latin East On-balance sheet items Net loans 1/ 99,564 4,233 1,254 3,629 1,108 109,788 Net Investment in debt securities 2/ 26,203 - - - 1,527 27,730 Deposits (including accrued interests) 1,176 7,301 2 5,404 7,815 21,698 Total 126,943 11,534 1,256 9,033 10,450 159,216 Off-balance sheet items 3/ Aval of bills, guarantees, and letters of credit 954 253 16 31 20 1,274 OTC derivatives 668,724 139,811 125,016-415,042 1,349,593 Undrawn committed line 9,591-753 - - 10,344 Repo-style transaction - - 314 - - 314 Total 679,269 140,064 126,099 31 415,062 1,360,525 1/ Including accrued interests and net of deferred revenues, allowances for doubtful accounts (specific provisions) and revaluation allowances for debt restructuring, interbank and money market items. 2/ Excluding accrued interests and net of revaluation allowances for equity and impairment allowances for equities. 3/ Before applying credit conversion factor (CCF) 35
Table 11: Outstanding Balance of On-Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet Assets before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Residual Maturity The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Item Maturity Maturity Maturity Maturity < 1 year > 1 year Total < 1 year > 1 year Total 1. On Balance sheet assets 79,569 37,616 117,185 88,133 71,083 159,216 1.1 Net loans 1/ (including interbank and money market item) 70,285 19,090 89,375 64,964 44,824 109,788 1.2 Net investment in debt securities 2/ 152 18,199 18,351 1,829 25,900 27,729 1.3 Deposits (including accrued interests) 9,132 327 9,459 21,340 359 21,699 2. Off Balance sheet assts 3/ 555,260 641,471 1,196,731 589,998 770,527 1,360,525 2.1 Aval of bills, loan guarantees, and letters of credit 868 2 870 1,274-1,274 2.2 OTC derivatives 4/ 548,662 636,576 1,185,238 585,231 763,363 1,348,594 2.3 Undrawn committed line 4,518 4,893 9,411 3,179 7,164 10,343 2.4 Repo-style transaction 1,212-1,212 314-314 1/ Including accrued interests and net of deferred revenues, allowances for doubtful accounts (specific provisions) and revaluation allowances for debt restructuring. 2/ Excluding accrued interests and net of revaluation allowances for equity and impairment allowances for equities. 3/ Before applying credit conversion factor (CCF) 4/ Including equity derivatives Outstanding Balance of On-Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet Assets before Credit Risk Mitigation are classified by residual maturity. Approximately 52 percent of the Bank s total outstanding balance is the long term, having residual maturity of more than one year. 36
Table 12: Loans and Accrued Interests and Investments in Debt Securities before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Country or Geographic Area of Debtor and by Asset Classification Specified by the Bank of Thailand The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 Country or geographic area of debtor Normal Loans and accrued interests 1/ Special Sub Doubtful mentioned standard Doubtful loss Total Investment in debt securities Doubtful loss 1. Thailand 71,111 118 - - 2,564 73,793 92 2. Asia Pacific (exclude Thailand) 10,243 - - - - 10,243-3. North America & Latin 833 - - - - 833-4. Africa & Middle East 60 - - - - 60-5. Europe 6,919 - - - - 6,919 - Total 89,166 118 - - 2,564 91,848 92 37
The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-16 Country or geographic area of debtor Normal Loans and accrued interests 1/ Special Sub Doubtful mentioned standard Doubtful loss Total Investment in debt securities Doubtful loss 1. Thailand 97,224 1,219 423 102 5,941 104,909 360 2. Asia Pacific (exclude Thailand) 4,233 - - - - 4,233-3. North America & Latin 1,254 - - - - 1,254-4. Africa & Middle East 3,629 - - - - 3,629-5. Europe 1,108 - - - - 1,108 - Total 107,448 1,219 423 102 5,941 115,133 360 1/ Including loans and accrued interest receivables of interbank and money market item The outstanding of Loans and accrued interest and investment in Debt securities is broken down by the booking location of the exposure. Majority of the Bank s exposure are domestic loans (80 percent of total exposure). 38
Table 13: Provisions (Divided into General Provisions and Specific Provision) and Chargeoffs for Loans and Accrued Interests and Investments in Debt Securities Classified by Country or Geographic Area The Bank Country or geographic area of debtor Loans and accrued interests 1/ Charge-off General Specific between provision provision period Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 Investment in debt securities Doubtful loss 1. Thailand 2,473 769 92 2. Asia Pacific (exclude Thailand) - - - 3. North America & Latin - - - 4. Africa & Middle East - - - 5. Europe - - - Total 1,338 2,473 769 92 39
The Bank Country or geographic area of debtor Loans and accrued interests 1/ Charge-off General Specific between provision provision period Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-16 Investment in debt securities Doubtful loss 1. Thailand 5,345 1,861 360 2. Asia Pacific (exclude Thailand) - - - 3. North America & Latin - - - 4. Africa & Middle East - - - 5. Europe - - - Total 2,945 5,345 1,861 360 1/ Including loans and accrued interest receivables of interbank and money market item The Bank s provision of THB 3,811 million as of December 2017 comprising of general provision with amount THB 1,338 million and specific provision with amount THB 2,473 million. The Bank also have charge-off item and allowance for investment in debt instruments at amount of THB 769 million and THB 92 million, respectively. The following tables present the amount of loans and accrued interest and provision classified by business together with movement of the Bank s provision. 40
Table 14: Loans and Accrued Interests before Credit Risk Mitigation Classified by Type of Business and by Asset Classification Specified by the Bank of Thailand The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 Type of business Normal Special mentioned Sub standard Doubtful Doubtful loss Total Agriculture and Quarry 1,016 - - - - 1,016 Manufacturing and 24,332 118 - - 2,564 27,014 Commerce - Commercial real estate 7,180 - - - - 7,180 and Construction Public utility and 8,030 - - - - 8,030 Service Residential real estate - - - - - - Others 48,608 - - - - 48,608 Total 89,166 118 - - 2,564 91,848 41
The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-16 Type of business Normal Special mentioned Sub standard Doubtful Doubtful loss Total Agriculture and Quarry 1,045 - - - - 1,045 Manufacturing and Commerce 27,297 314 89 4 4,640 32,344 Commercial real estate and Construction 1,292 29 4-9 1,334 Public utility and Service 7,987 17 8-51 8,063 Residential real estate 20,966 404 159 70 554 22,153 Others 48,861 455 163 28 687 50,194 Total 107,448 1,219 423 102 5,941 115,133 42
Table 15: Provisions (Divided into General Provisions and Specific Provision) and Chargeoffs for Loans and Accrued Interests Classified by Type of Business The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Type of business General Specific Charge-off between General Specific Charge-off between provision provision period provision provision period Agriculture and Quarry - - - 1 Manufacturing and Commerce 2,473 116 4,447 312 Commercial real estate and Construction - 13 22 65 Public utility and Service - 22 43 57 Residential real estate - - 216 91 Others - 618 617 1,335 Total 1,338 2,473 769 2,945 5,345 1,861 43
Table 16: Movement in Provisions for Loans including Accrued Interests* The Bank Unit: Million Baht 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Item General provision Specific provision Total General provision Specific provision Total Provisions at the beginning of the period 2,945 5,345 8,290 2,797 6,545 9,342 Charge-offs during the period - (769) (769) - (1,861) (1,861) Increases of provisions during the period (1,607) (2,103) (3,710) 148 661 809 Other provisions (provisions for losses from foreign exchange, provisions for merger and sale of business) - - - - - - Provisions at the end of period 1,338 2,473 3,811 2,945 5,345 8,290 * Including loans and accrued interests of interbank and money market item 44
5.2 Internal Ratings Based Approach to Credit Risk The Bank uses the AIRB approach to manage credit risk for the majority of its portfolios. This allows the Bank to use its own internal estimates of Probability of Default ( PD ), Loss Given Default ( LGD ) Exposure at Default ( EAD ) and Credit Conversion Factor ( CCF ) to determine an asset risk weighting. The IRB models cover 94.12 percent of the Bank s credit risk RWA (2016: 81.38 percent). The Bank also applied the Standardised Approach to portfolios that are currently being transitioned to the IRB approach in accordance with the Standard Chartered Bank Group roll out plan. PD is the likelihood that an obligor will default on an obligation within 12 months. The Bank must produce an internal estimate of PD for all borrowers in each borrower grade. EAD is the expected amount of exposure to a particular obligor at the point of default. CCF is an internally modeled parameter based on historical experience to determine the amount that is expected to be further drawn down from the undrawn portion in a committed facility. LGD is the percentage of EAD that a lender expects to lose in the event of obligor default, EAD/CCF and LGD are measured based on expectation in economic downturn periods. All assets under the AIRB approach have sophisticated PD, LGD and EAD/CCF models developed to support the credit decision making process. RWA under the AIRB approach is determined by regulatory specified formulae dependent on the Bank s estimates of residual maturity PD, LGD, and EAD. The development, use and governance of models under the AIRB approach is covered in more detail in section 5.5 Internal Ratings Based models. 45