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The International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) marked a pivotal change in global accounting, moving financial institutions from the reactive ‘Incurred Loss’ (IAS 39) model to a proactive ‘Expected Credit Loss’ (ECL) model. For commercial banks, microfinance banks, and SACCOs in Kenya, building a robust IFRS 9 roadmap has been critical for strengthening financial […]

The implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) has fundamentally changed how financial institutions in Kenya—including Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs)—account for loan losses. The shift from the backward-looking Incurred Credit Loss (ICL) model under IAS 39 to the forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model under IFRS 9 […]

Exposure at Default (EAD) is a crucial risk parameter used by financial institutions, particularly banks, to estimate the potential loss they would face if a borrower (counterparty) defaults on a debt obligation. It represents the gross exposure of a bank to a facility or counterparty at the time the default occurs. EAD is one of […]

The global financial crisis of 2007-2009 exposed a critical flaw in the banking world’s accounting rules: the Incurred Credit Loss (ICL) model, which only required banks to set aside provisions after a loan loss event had occurred. This was widely criticized as “too little, too late,” contributing to the severity of the crisis. In response, […]

The International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) on Financial Instruments represents one of the most significant changes to accounting practices in the Kenyan financial sector in recent memory. Mandated for global adoption on January 1, 2018, this standard fundamentally altered how financial institutions—primarily commercial banks, microfinance banks, and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs)—classify, […]

In the world of finance, particularly within credit risk management, “Loss Given Default” (LGD) is a crucial metric. It represents the proportion of an exposure that a bank or financial institution expects to lose if a borrower defaults. In simpler terms, it’s the percentage of a loan that won’t be recovered after a default event. […]

In the world of finance, risk is an ever-present factor. Whether you’re a bank lending money, an investor buying bonds, or a business extending credit, assessing the likelihood that a borrower will fail to meet their financial obligations is paramount. This assessment is captured by a crucial metric known as the Probability of Default (PD). […]

The financial landscape globally has been significantly reshaped by the introduction of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, particularly its forward-looking approach to impairment through Expected Credit Loss (ECL) modeling. For listed banks in Bangladesh, the adoption of IFRS 9 has presented both opportunities and challenges, requiring substantial changes in risk management, data infrastructure, and accounting practices. […]

The transition to International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9): Financial Instruments represents a major shift for Bangladeshi commercial banks, moving from the traditional incurred loss (IL) model to a more proactive and forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model. This change is critical for enhancing financial stability, improving the accuracy of credit risk assessment, and […]

The financial landscape globally is in constant evolution, driven by the need for greater transparency, robust risk management, and enhanced stability. In this pursuit, International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) has emerged as a crucial framework, fundamentally altering how financial instruments are accounted for. For developing economies like Bangladesh, the adoption of such international […]