IFRS 9

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) marked a significant shift in how financial instruments are accounted for globally. Replacing IAS 39, IFRS 9 introduced new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment (expected credit loss model), and hedge accounting. For the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Oman, its implementation has brought […]

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) plays a pivotal and proactive role in safeguarding the stability and integrity of the Sultanate’s financial sector. A cornerstone of this regulatory oversight is the mandatory enforcement of the International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9), “Financial Instruments,” for all licensed banks and financial institutions. IFRS 9 fundamentally shifted […]

The Sultanate of Oman’s financial sector has been undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the rapid growth of Islamic banking and the mandatory adoption of global accounting standards, most notably International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9): Financial Instruments. This intersection of international regulatory requirements and Shariah principles has necessitated a strategic approach, particularly for […]