Author : Muzammal Rahim

How the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Regulates IFRS 9 Adoption in the Banking Sector

The International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9), titled Financial Instruments, represents a significant global shift in accounting for financial assets. In Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as the primary regulator, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, consistent, and robust implementation of this complex standard across the banking sector, including Banks, […]

Understanding Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Models Under IFRS 9 in Pakistan

The introduction of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments marked a significant shift in how financial assets are accounted for, particularly concerning impairment. One of the most impactful changes is the move from an incurred loss model to a forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model. For financial institutions in Pakistan, navigating these new requirements has presented both […]

The Impact of IFRS 9 on Financial Reporting and Capital Requirements of Bahraini Banks

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9), which became effective on January 1, 2018, marked a significant shift for banks globally, including those in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mandated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), IFRS 9 replaced the previous standard, IAS 39, bringing fundamental changes to how Bahraini banks classify […]

IFRS 9 in Bahrain: The Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Model and Local Compliance

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9), Financial Instruments, marked a significant paradigm shift for the financial sector globally, and the Kingdom of Bahrain is no exception. Implemented with an effective date of 1 January 2018, IFRS 9 replaced the ‘incurred loss’ model of its predecessor, IAS 39, with a more proactive […]

Challenges in Data Quality for IFRS 9 Implementation in Qatar

The implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) for financial instruments has been a pivotal undertaking for banks and financial institutions globally, and Qatar is no exception. Mandated by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), IFRS 9 replaces the old ‘incurred loss’ model with a forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model, requiring institutions to […]

Comparing IFRS 9 Implementation in Qatar vs GCC Countries:

The global financial landscape has been significantly reshaped by the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9), a standard issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that addresses the accounting for financial instruments. Its core objective is to provide relevant and useful information to users of financial statements, primarily by introducing a […]

How the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Enforces IFRS 9 Guidelines

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) plays a critical role in safeguarding the stability and integrity of Qatar’s financial sector. A central pillar of this mission is the mandatory enforcement of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) across all licensed banks and financial institutions. IFRS 9, the global standard for financial instruments, is crucial for […]

Why IFRS 9 Is Central to Oman’s Financial Vision 2040

The Sultanate of Oman’s ambitious Oman Vision 2040 is a national blueprint aimed at achieving economic diversification, sustainability, and global competitiveness. A critical and mandatory element for realizing this vision is the full adoption and rigorous implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9): Financial Instruments. Mandated by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), […]

Challenges in Data Quality for IFRS 9 Implementation in Oman

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) is a strategic move by Oman’s financial sector, mandated by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), to align with global financial reporting standards. The core change is the shift from the backward-looking ‘incurred loss’ model to the forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model. This new […]

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