Author : Muzammal Rahim

Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modeling in Tanzania

The financial landscape in Tanzania has undergone a significant transformation since the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. Central to this shift is the concept of Expected Credit Loss (ECL), a forward-looking approach to assessing credit risk that ensures banks and financial institutions are better prepared for potential defaults before they occur. 1. What is […]

IFRS 9 Implementation Guidelines by Bank of Tanzania

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Tanzania in July 2004 marked a significant milestone in improving financial reporting, transparency, and comparability across reporting entities. A major evolution within this framework came with the issuance of IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in July 2014, replacing IAS […]

Data Gaps in Bangladeshi Financial Institutions

As Bangladesh navigates its transition toward “Smart Bangladesh 2041” and prepares for its 2026 graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, its financial sector is facing a moment of reckoning. While digital banking and Mobile Financial Services (MFS) have seen explosive growth, a deeper structural issue remains: significant data gaps. These gaps defined by missing, […]

The Future of IFRS 9 in Bangladesh’s Evolving Financial Sector

The landscape of financial reporting in Bangladesh is standing on the precipice of a seismic shift. As the nation eyes a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041 and deeper integration with global capital markets, the transition to IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments)—locally adopted as BFRS 9—is no longer a choice, but a strategic imperative. For decades, the Bangladeshi […]

IFRS 9 FAQs for Bangladeshi Banks

The landscape of financial reporting in Bangladesh is changing with the adoption of IFRS 9. This standard introduces the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model, replacing the old incurred loss approach. Scheduled banks are now required to prepare for a forward-looking provisioning system, in line with Bangladesh Bank regulations and global accounting standards. Below are the […]

Auditor expectations for IFRS 9 in Bangladesh

The implementation of IFRS 9 in Bangladesh represents more than an accounting change—it is a transformation of risk culture. For 2026, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Bangladesh Bank have signaled that “approximate calculations” are no longer sufficient. Auditors are now focusing on four critical pillars of compliance. 1. The Validity of the Three-Stage Model […]

Business Model Assessment for Bangladeshi banks

The Bangladeshi banking sector has reached a defining “inflection point.” As of early 2026, the industry is no longer just recovering from the political and social shifts of late 2024; it is undergoing a radical structural transformation. With the countdown to LDC (Least Developed Country) graduation in November 2026 ticking away, the traditional “branch-and-collateral” business […]

IFRS 9 vs Previous Standards in Bangladesh

The landscape of financial reporting in Bangladesh is undergoing a significant transformation with the phased implementation of IFRS 9 (International Financial Reporting Standard 9), adopted locally as BFRS 9 (Bangladesh Financial Reporting Standard 9). This new standard is replacing the older IAS 39 (International Accounting Standard 39) and its local equivalents, marking a crucial shift, […]

Overview of ECL under IFRS 9 in Bangladesh

The banking and financial sector in Bangladesh is currently undergoing a monumental shift in how it manages and reports credit risk. By moving from the traditional Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model under IFRS 9, Bangladesh is aligning its financial reporting with international standards. 1. The Core Shift: Incurred vs. […]

IFRS 9 vs IAS 39 (Oman Perspective)

The transition from IAS 39 to IFRS 9 represents one of the most significant shifts in financial history. For Oman’s banking and corporate sectors, this isn’t just a change in accounting “rules”—it’s a fundamental overhaul of how risk is perceived, measured, and reported. Under the guidance of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), this transition […]

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