The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has reported a reduction in its shareholders’ equity by SAR 1.65 billion in Q1 2018, as a result of the application of IFRS 9 standard.
Saudi-based banks applied the IFRS 9 accounting standard as of January 1, 2018, that requires banks to set aside provisions for credit impairment on anticipation of customer default, not when actual default happens.
The standard has a direct impact on banks' solvency positions and shareholders' equity.
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Impact of IFRS (9) (SAR mln) |
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Period |
Retained earnings |
Other reserves |
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Closing balance (Dec. 31, 2017) |
7,858 |
0.5 |
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Expected credit losses |
(1,643) |
-- |
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Reclassifications according to new standards |
170 |
(181) |
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Opening balance (Jan. 1, 2018) |
6,386 |
(181) |
The table below tracks the changes in shareholders' equity following the enactment of the standard:
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Impact on Shareholders Equity* (SAR mln) |
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Period |
Before adjustment |
After adjustment |
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Capital |
15.00 |
15.00 |
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Reserves |
18.34 |
16.69 |
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Shareholders’ equity |
33.34 |
31.69 |
* Opening balance as of January 1, 2018
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