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Chairmans Statement
Dear Shareholder
This report comes to you at a time the Bank has just celebrated its hundred years of existence in Zimbabwe. It is most befitting for me, therefore, to start by thanking you our shareholders and all who have contributed to this success and heritage. We thank our most valuable customers, amongst them some who have been with the Bank for longer than half of the century and colleagues in the Bank who continued to apply themselves diligently to serve them. We appreciate the regulatory authorities that successively shaped the banking industry over the century. Our pledge and commitment is to continue this proud heritage into the next century.
Regulatory compliance
The Bank remained compliant with the Central Bank minimum capital and capital adequacy requirements. In addition, prudential lending practices were adhered to throughout the period. Looking forward, the Bank is well positioned to satisfy the new Basel II requirements. The Bank also met the requirement to submit, by end of September 2012, capitalisation plans to meet the new minimum capital levels with set six-monthly milestone increases to reach US$100 million by 30 June 2014.
Business landscape
Economic performance indicators for 2012 were revised down with the gross domestic product growth initially targeted at 8% expected to be at a modest 5%. On a positive note inflation ended the year with the closing annual inflation at 2.91%, well below the initial projection of 5%. Average interest rates continued on a downward and convergence trend. The use of multi-currencies has continued to sustain relative economic stability. A key challenge going forward is the need to ensure that the sources of foreign currency are preserved and promoted: exports, foreign direct investment, portfolio investments and diaspora funds are the source of liquidity under any dollarized or multicurrency system. Conversely, measures to contain the import bill are required. Fiscal policy reviews during the year indicated a rising balance of payments deficit, and this manifested in constrained economic growth figures, and for the banking sector, slower growth in deposits which also remained largely short term. The Bank continued to adapt to the developments in the market with the thrust being to ensure sustainable growth over the long term. Thus for Barclays Zimbabwe the safety of depositors funds and the ability to provide superior transactional services remained paramount. Our quest remains to help our customers and stakeholders achieve their ambitions in the right way.
Governance
There were no changes to the directorship during the period under review. Over the period your Board comprised three executive directors and five independent non executive directors. I continue to enjoy the support of Board members who value and always seek to uphold the best corporate governance standards and see them permeated across the whole organisation.
Community involvement
Barclays remains committed to the development of local communities focusing on skills transfer to youth and young adults in areas of financial, entrepreneurial and life skills. A new partnership with UNICEF will enable 1 500 youths directly and 25 000 youths indirectly to understand the budgetary process at all levels. The Junior Achievement Zimbabwe program continues to engage young people on entrepreneurship opportunities that are available to them whilst the Grassrootssoccer program touched the lives of more than 5 000 children through life skills initiatives on HIV in Bulawayo. Our traditional Make A Difference Day saw 64 different projects with over 500 colleagues benefiting a number of local communities across the country.
Outlook
Whilst the economic landscape still presents significant uncertainties, we continue to be encouraged by the commitment on the part of authorities to ensure that the business environment continues to improve. The Banks balance sheet will continue to grow and, with it interest income generating capacity. We are also excited about new products we have lined up for our customers into 2013. If macroeconomic fundamentals continue being stable or improve, the business is poised for faster growth going forward.
Dividend
In view of the regulatory requirement to increase capital going forward, no dividend is proposed for 2012. A. S. Mandiwanza Chairman 28 March, 2013
Lending
The loan portfolio increased by 57% to close the year at US$93 million excluding impairment. The loan loss ratio remained well within 1% reflecting a quality loan book. The portfolio continues to be tested on the basis of alternative provisioning methods to ensure adequacy of the provisions.
Earnings performance
The Bank registered a profit after tax of US$2.1 million and comprehensive income of US$5.8 million for the year. This result translates to a basic earnings per share of 0.10 cents (2011 0.07 cents per share). Net interest income grew by 13.7% whilst non funded income excluding once off custody compensation increased by 10.7%. Operating costs excluding the effects of restructuring costs incurred in 2011 grew by 13.7%. Payback on the restructuring costs incurred in 2010 and 2011 is on track.
Looking ahead
We anticipate that the hosting of the UNWTO conference in 2013 will start to signal impetus to the growth of the economy from increased tourist arrivals expected before, during and after the event. We are confident that the growth being witnessed in the mining sector particularly in gold, platinum and diamonds will provide the economy with the much needed liquidity which will in turn allow the banking sector to continue on a growth path. I am confident that the various interventions, such as the establishment of the credit bureau, will go a long way in improving the lending environment. While we determine that certain measures introduced in the banking sector may, in the short to medium term negatively impact our income, I am confident that the strides that we have made in growing our customer base, deepening our product offering and investing in technology and channel enhancements will enable us to continue on our growth trajectory. I extend my appreciation to all the stakeholders who continue to contribute to the success of Barclays. G. T. Guvamatanga Managing Director 28 March 2013
Main Board
The Board of Directors is led by an independent non-executive chairman, thereby ensuring effective and constructive checks and balances between the Managing Director and Board Chairman. The Directors held thirteen Board meetings in 2012 during which policies governing the Bank were discussed among other items. The Board comprises three executive directors and five independent non-executive directors. The Board has delegated some of its duties and responsibilities to sub-committees to ensure the efficient discharge of the same. The ultimate responsibility of running the Bank, however, still remains with the Board. The sub-committees of the Board are as detailed below.
Audit Committee
The primary functions of the Committee are to review the companys accounting policies, the contents of the financial reports, disclosures, controls and procedures, managements approach to internal controls, the adequacy and scope of the external and internal audit functions, compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements, oversee the relationship with the companys external auditors, as well as providing assurance to the Board that managements control assurance processes are being implemented and are complete and effective. At each meeting, the Committee reviews reported and identified weaknesses in controls and any deficiencies in systems and the remediation plans to address them. The Committee also monitors the ethical conduct of the Bank, its executives and senior officers and advises the Board as to whether or not the Bank is complying with the aims and objectives for which it has been established. During the period under review, there were no material losses as a result of internal control breakdowns. The committee is wholly composed of independent non-executive directors. The members of the Committee as at 31 December 2012 were:A. I. Lawson (Chairman) C. F. Dube E. Fundira
Credit Committee
The Board Credit Committee is tasked with the overall review of the Banks lending policies. At each meeting, the Committee deliberates and considers loan applications beyond the discretionary limits of management. It ensures that there are effective procedures and resources to identify and manage irregular or problem credit facilities, minimize credit loss and maximize recoveries. It also directs, monitors, reviews and considers all issues that may materially impact on the present and future quality of the Banks credit risk management. The Committee comprises two executive members and two independent non-executive directors. The members of the Committee as at 31 December 2012 were:E. Fundira (Chairman) Prof. H. C. Sadza G. T. Guvamatanga J. Phiri
Directors Shareholding
The following is a schedule of the directors shareholdings in the Bank as at 31 December 2012 A.S. Mandiwanza C.F. Dube Prof H.C. Sadza E. Fundira G. T. Guvamatanga S. Matsekete J. Phiri A.I. Lawson 5 117 Nil Nil 2 130 Nil 10 000 Nil 15 542
Board Evaluation
The Board conducts an annual peer based evaluation of the effectiveness of its operations. The process entails the members collectively evaluating the effectiveness of the Board as well as each other individually as the members. The evaluation considers specific criteria such as structure of the Board, effectiveness of committees, strategic leadership, corporate responsibility, attendance and participation of members and overall weaknesses noted. Action plans are put in place to address identified weaknesses with a view to continuously improving the performance of the Board and the individual members. The Board Evaluation for 2012 has commenced and will be concluded in the first half of 2013.
Total Meetings
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Total Present
13 10 10 12 13 5 13 13
Total Absent
Assets Cash and bank balances Statutory reserves Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers Derivative assets Investment securities Other assets Current income tax asset Investment property Property and equipment Total assets Liabilities Derivative liabilities Bank balances due to group companies Deposits from banks Deposits from customers Other liabilities Current income tax liabilites Deferred income tax liabilities Total liabilities Equity Share capital Share premium Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity Total equity and liabilities
Note
3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12
Total Meetings
5 5 5
Total Present
5 5 5
Total Absent
Nil Nil Nil
Total Meetings
4 4 4
Total Present
4 4 4
Total Absent
Nil Nil Nil
Total Meetings
24 24 24 24
Total present
22 18 3 17
Total Absent
1 1 5 2
18 18 18
Total Meetings
4 4 4
Total Present
4 4 4
Total Absent
Nil Nil Nil
US$
9,906,870 (2,264,439) 7,642,431 (532,182) 7,110,249 29,987,271 37,097,520 (34,044,957) 3,052,563 (927,650) 2,124,913
Total US$
30,906,108
Statutory reserves were converted to Government bonds with effect from 1 January 2012. The maturity of the bonds ranges from 2 to 4 years. (refer to note 7.1).
2011 US$
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Counterparty
ABSA Capital Barclays Capital At 31 December
31.12.2012 US$
887,460 4,161,228 5,048,688
31.12.2011 US$
1,289,901 1,289,901
7.3 Assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 31 December 2012 Level 1
Derivative assets Investment securities - equity Total assets 31 December 2012 Total assets 31 December 2011 Share Options Total liabilities 31 December 2012 Total liabilities 31 December 2011 2,162,193 2,162,193 1,540,714 -
Level 2
3,435 3,435 809,929 809,929 724,055
Level 3
70,836 70,836 88,423 -
Total
3,435 2,233,029 2,236,464 1,629,137 809,929 809,929 724,055
7.4 Reconciliation of level 3 items Available for sale Financial assets US$
88,423 (17,587) 70,836
2012 Available for sale Total assets Financial assets US$ US$
88,423 (17,587) 70,836 76,526 11,897 88,423
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Bank directly or indirectly. These include the Managing Director, Chief Finance Officer, Risk Director, Banking Divisional Director, Commercial Divisional Director, Head of Operations and IT, Head of Human Resources, Head of Compliance, Head of Premier, Wealth and Customer Service and Company Secretary.
9.7 Balances with parties-related through common directorship/trusteeship 31.12.2012 Loan advances US$
32,687,603 18,532,145 14,155,458 32,687,603
Deposits US$
Total Current Non-current Total 3,049,982 3,049,982 3,049,982
Deposits US$
1,090,272 1,090,272 1,090,272
The following table shows the sensitivity of level 3 measurements to changes in fair value where fair value changes by 10%
Deposits, loans and advances were made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arms length transactions.
All subsidiaries are incorporated and domiciled in Zimbabwe and are currently dormant and their assets and liabilities are immaterial.
Total 5,385,467 5,544,892 Included in other debtors is a receivable from Barclays Bank Plc of US$1,453,116 for compensation for loss of custody business (Note 19).
2011 US$
15,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000
9.1 Loans and advances to related parties Directors and other key management personnel 2012 2011 US$ US$
Loans outstanding at 1 January Loans issued during the year Loan repayments during the year Loans outstanding at 31 December Current Non-current Total Interest income earned 95,001 509,740 (83,966) 520,775 124,658 396,117 520,775 19,692 70,346 105,327 (80,672) 95,001 36,240 58,761 95,001 2,664
Included in investment property is a property in Victoria Falls which Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited jointly controls with the Barclays Bank Staff Pension Fund. The Banks share (50%) of the Investment property was valued at US$15million as at 31 December 2012 (2011: US$15million). The fair value was determined by an independent valuer by reference to market evidence of selling values of similar properties in the region, and market rental yields. The approval from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to hold the property was extended to 31 December 2013.
Of the loans advanced to directors and other key management personnel US$254,283 is not secured. No impairment losses have been recognised in respect of loans advanced to related parties (2011: nil)
9.3 Deposits from related parties Directors and other key management personnel 2012 2011 US$ US$
Deposits at 1 January Deposits received during the year Deposits repaid during the year Deposits at 31 December Current Non-current Total Interest expense on deposits The above deposits are unsecured, carry no interest and are repayable on demand. 7,113 2,517,358 (2,314,565) 209,906 209,906 209,906 33,956 1,846,951 (1,873,794) 7,113 7,113 7,113 -
Opening net book amount Additions Revaluation surplus Disposals Depreciation charge on disposals Transfers to investment property Depreciation charge Impairment reversal Impairment charge Closing net book amount At 31 December Cost or valuation Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net book amount
Land and Buildings US$ 17,576,935 129,399 4,017,808 (5,670,000) (393,640) 247,000 15,907,502
43,414 43,414
15,907,502 15,907,502
The Banks buildings were revalued on 31 December 2012 by independent valuers. Valuations were made on the basis of recent market transactions on arms length terms and market rental yields. This resulted in the reversal of prior period impairment of US$247,000 and the amount is included in operating expenses. The revaluation surplus net of applicable deferred income taxes was credited to revaluation reserves in equity. If buildings were stated on the historical cost basis, the carrying amount would be US$12,716,094 (2011: US$17,616,935). The amount of US$12,716,094 is after transferring a value of US$4,596,600 to investment property. These properties were reclassified as they no longer met the recognition criteria for property and equipment. The equipment impairment charge of US$25,892 was as a result of internal evaluation of obsolescence of equipment. No items of property and equipment were pledged as at 31 December 2012.
The above comprises financial instruments classified as liabilities at amortised cost. Fair value of deposits from banks approximate carrying amount because of their short tenure.
Barclays Plc sold the custody business across all of its other African markets except Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited. Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited lost significant international relationships established through the other Barclays Africa offices and that were being managed by the Zimbabwean business as sub accounts. Included in non-funded income is US$1,453,116 receivable from Barclays Plc to compensate Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited for some loss of income in its custody business. Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited continues to operate the custody business after some regulatory approvals were not granted and the sale of the Zimbabwean custody business did not go through.
Deposits due to customers only include financial instruments classified as liabilities at amortised cost. Fair value of deposits from customers approximates carrying amount because of their short tenure. Included in customer accounts are deposits of US$1,616,163 (2011: US$1,597,597) held as collateral for loans advanced and letters of credit. The fair value of deposits approximates carrying amount.
%
31 4 1 7 33 17 7 100
%
27 15 9 27 16 6 100
Other expenses Total other administrative expenses Total staff costs (Note 20.1) Total operating expenses
18. Share capital and other reserves 18.1 Share capital Number of shares (millions)
Authorised shares Ordinary shares of USc0.01 Issued shares At 1 January 2012 Employee share option scheme: Proceeds from shares issued At 31 December 2012 2,153 33 215,306 1,876 23,642,135 1,909 23,857,441 Fees and commission income earned (included in other fees and commission note 19) Total funds under custody 2,153 215,273 23,640,259 23,855,532 5,000 500,000 500,000 Loan commitments Guarantees and standby letters of credit Total
31.12. 2012 US$ Ordinary shares US$ Share premium US$ Total US$
37,293,026 2,394,524 39,687,550
The Bank provides custody and trustee services to third parties, which involve the Bank making allocation, purchase and sale transactions based on client instructions and the holding assets (mainly share certificates on behalf of customers). The income from the custody business is expected to decline significantly in future as a result of decline in the custody portfolio.
The unissued share capital is under the control of the directors subject to the restrictions imposed by the Zimbabwe Companies Act (Chapter 24:03), Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listing requirements and the Articles and Memorandum of Association of the Bank.
24.1 (c) Loans and advances past due but not impaired
Late processing and other administrative delays on the side of the borrower can lead to a financial asset being past due but not impaired. Loans and advances less than 90 days past due are not considered impaired, unless other information is available to indicate the contrary.
31.12.2012 31.12.2011 Wholesale Wholesale and 31.12.2011 and corporate 31.12.2012 Personal corporate 31.12.2011 loans Total Loans loans Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
-
At 31 December 2012
Net interest income from external customers Loan impairment reversal / (charges) Net fee and commission income Other income - Staff costs - General and administrative expenses - Depreciation and impairment - Other operating expenses Operating (loss)/profit Income tax expense Total assets Total liabilities
Total US$
7,642,431 (532,182) 26,348,180 3,639,091 (18,925,300) (5,519,184) (1,636,719) (7,963,754) 3,052,563 (927,650) 281,526,923 240,998,310
31.12.2012 31.12.2011 Wholesale Wholesale and 31.12.2011 and corporate 31.12.2012 Personal corporate 31.12.2011 loans Total Lending loans Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
990,734 (654,558) 336,176 1,055,118 (660,564) 394,554 22,840 (3,754) 19,086 160,875 (160,875) 183,715 (164,629) 19,086
24.1(g) Allowance for impairment 2012 2012 2011 2011 Specific Collective Specific Collective allowance for allowance for allowance for allowance for impairment impairment impairment impairment US$ US$ US$ US$
Balance at 1 January Income received on claims previously written off New impairment allowance Increase in impairment allowances Loans written off As at 31 December 164,629 455,891 40,044 660,564 848,594 36,247 884,841 160,875 4,971 (1,217) 164,629 348,603 499,991 848,594
Total US$
1,013,223 532,182 455,891 76,291
Impairment allowances are determined in terms of the requirements of IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Impairment allowances in excess of this, as required by the banking regulations, are accounted for as a transfer from distributable reserves to general reserves. Assets are written off when it is considered that recovery is no longer possible or when the cost to recover exceeds the amount to be recovered.
24.1(a) Loans and advances are summarised as follows: 31.12.2012 Loans and advances to customers US$
Neither past due nor impaired Past due but not impaired (Note 24.1c) Individually impaired (Note 24.1d) Gross value of loans and advances Less: allowance for impairment (Note 24.1g) Interest in suspense Net value of loans and advances 92,302,280 1,055,118 93,357,398 (1,545,405) (67,201) 91,744,792 300,983
During the period, the Bank did not repossess any assets held as collateral on loans and advances to customers.
24.1(i) Credit risk concentration Loans and 31.12.2012 advances Total US$ US$
11,666,582 13,078,243 31,173,378 13,467,781 23,971,414 93,357,398 (1,545,405) (67,201) 91,744,792 11,666,582 13,078,243 31,173,378 13,467,781 23,971,414 93,357,398 (1,545,405) (67,201) 91,744,792 58,517,676
Industry/Sector
Trade and services Energy and minerals Agriculture Construction and property Light and heavy industry Physical persons Transport and distribution Financial services State Other Gross amount Less impairment allowance Interest in suspense Less changes in fair value Net amount
%
16 27 41 7 9 100 -
The Bank secures its loans and advances with liens over residential or commercial property, stock or other financial securities but is generally not permitted to sell or re-pledge the security in the absence of default by the owner of the collateral. The Bank has an internal rating scale which is mapped onto the Basel II grading system. Balances in neither past due nor impaired category are investment grade, those in past due but not impaired category are standard monitoring grade and individually impaired are default grade.
Industry/Sector
Trade and services Energy and minerals Agriculture Construction and property Light and heavy industry Physical persons Transport and distribution Financial services State Other Gross amount at 31 December 2012
The Bank takes on exposure to market risks, which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risks arise from open positions in interest rate, currency and equity products, all of which are exposed to general and specific market movements and changes in the level of volatility of market rates or prices such as interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. The Bank separates exposures to market risk into either trading or banking book. The Bank does not have a trading book. All the market risk is arising from the banking book which includes the retail and wholesale banking assets.
High US$
3,589 296,411 300,000
Medium US$
1,600 235,045 236,645
Low US$
530 24,198 24,728
High US$
11,350 937,333 948,683
Medium US$
5,060 743,279 748,339
Low US$
1,676 76,522 78,198
ALCO closely monitors this risk. The Bank is satisfied with its risk management processes and systems in place which have enabled the Bank to minimise losses.
Up to 1 month US$
On balance sheet items - as at 31 December 2012 Liabilities Bank balances due to group companies Deposits from banks Deposits from customers Other liabilities Current income tax liabilities Total liabilities(contractual maturity) Assets held for managing liquidity risk (contractual maturity dates) Cash and bank balances Government bonds Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers Other assets Total Assets Liquidity gap Cumulated liquidity gap Contingent liabilities and commitments Assets Guarantees and letters of credit Commitment to lend Total assets Liabilities Guarantees and letters of credit Commitment to lend Total liabilities Liquidity gap 470,401 37,293,026 37,763,427 470,401 37,293,026 37,763,427 128,111,891 2,042,433 300,983 45,509,644 511,424 176,476,375 (55,167,826) (55,167,826) 221,485 958 224,778,193 6,643,565 231,644,201
1 to 3 months US$
3 to 6 months US$
1 to 5 years US$
78,750 78,750
157,500 157,500
1,260,000 1,260,000
2,399,000 2,399,000
The table below summarises the Banks interest rate risk exposure. Up to 1 month US$
Assets Cash and bank balances Investment securities Derivative assets Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers 71,616,936 2,031,242 300,983 91,744,792 3,073,613 7,171,763 56,494,955 2,233,029 3,435 5,385,467 20,670,000 20,800,708 165,693,953 3,073,613 7,171,763 105,587,594 128,111,891 14,509,647 3,435 300,983 91,744,792 5,385,467 20,670,000 20,800,708 281,526,923
1 to 3 months US$
3 to 6 months US$
1 to 5 years US$
Total US$
Other assets Investment property Property and equipment Total assets Liabilities Derivative liabilities Bank balances due to group companies Deposits from banks Deposits from customers Other liabilities Current income tax liabilites Deferred income tax liabilities Total liabilities Interest rate re-pricing gap
(59,306,683)
59,306,683)
3,073,613 (56,233,070)
7,171,763 (49,061,307)
(22,731,951) 10,753,499
854,146 854,146
1,000 1,000
1,068,977 1,068,977
854,146 854,146 -
1,000 1,000 -
1,068,977 1,068,977 -
Cumulative gap
The Bank determines ideal weights for maturity time buckets which are used to benchmark the actual maturity profile. Maturity mismatches across the time buckets are managed through the tenor of new advances and the profile of time deposits by ALCO and should the need arise through support from Barclays Africa.
Operational risk
This is the risk of losses arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and or systems or from external events. Practices to minimise operational risk are embedded across all transaction cycles. Risk workshops are held for the purpose of identifying major risks in the operating environment and methods of mitigating the risks. The Bank employs the standardised approach to determine capital required to cover operational risk. Each function carries out a risk and control assessment of their processes on a regular basis. The assessment results are reviewed by Operational Risk Management department. Barclays Internal Audit examines selected functions at given times.
At 31 December 2012 Assets Cash and bank balances Investment securities Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers Other assets Total assets Liabilities Bank balances due to group companies Deposits from banks Deposits from customers Other liabilities Total liabilities Net currency positions
CAMELS ratings
14,498 958 214,911,177 10,266,131 225,192,764 (3,549,523) 5,868 2,808,745 299,880 3,114,493 1,386,812 201,119 5,070,232 290,967 5,562,318 2,942,399 1,988,039 704,991 2,693,030 56,731 221,485 958 224,778,193 11,561,969 236,562,605 836,419
Camels Component
Capital Asset quality Management Earnings Liquidity Sensitivity to market risk
Summary risk matrix - July 2012 onsite supervision Level of inherent risk
Low Low Low Low High Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Type of Risk
Credit Liquidity Foreign exchange Interest rate Strategic risk Operational risk Legal and compliance Reputation Overall
Moderate - could reasonably be expected to result in a loss which could be absorbed by a banking institution in the normal course of business. High - reflects a higher than average probability of potential loss. High inherent risk could reasonably be expected to result in a significant and harmful loss to the banking institution.
Following the 2012 on site examination by the Central Bank, US$3,4 million in currency translation reserve was confirmed as Tier 1 capital, as a result the 31 December 2011 figures have not been restated. Credit risk capital is subject to internal ratings based approach which uses guidelines provided by the regulator. On this approach the banking book exposures are categorised into broad classes of assets with different underlying risk characteristics. Risk components are transformed into risk weighted assets using predetermined exposure and loss probability factors. Capital requirements for credit risk are derived from the risk weighted assets. Market risk capital is assessed using internal models approach that considers the risk characteristics of the different trading book assets. Risk components are transformed into risk weighted assets and, therefore, capital requirements, based on predetermined exposure and loss probability factors. Operational risk capital is assessed using the standardised approach. This approach is tied to average gross income over three years per regulated business lines as indicator of scale of operations. Total capital charge for operational risk equals the sum of charges per business lines. Total capital for the Bank is assessed to be sufficient to support current business and planned capital projects. Growth in advances will continue to be pursued cautiously and in such a way as to achieve economic asset yields. The Bank is working on the recapitalisation requirements to meet new regulatory minimum capital of US$100 million by 30 June 2014.
The last rating was done in May 2012 and expires in April 2013.
31. Dividend
No dividend is proposed in respect of the year ended 31 December 2012.
Reputation risk
The Bank adheres to very strict reputation standards set for Barclays international operations. The Human Resources Committee of the Board assists the Board in ensuring that staff complies with set policies and practices consistent with the reputation demands of both the Bank and the industry. The compliance unit and human resources function monitor compliance by both management and staff with the Banks ethical codes and compliance standards.