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Executive Summary
Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh are gaining increased popularity in
recent times. Though the major business of most NBFIs is leasing some are also diversifying into
other lines of business like term lending, housing finance, merchant banking, equity financing
and venture capital financing. The purpose of this report is to highlight different features of
NBFIs, their contribution to the overall economy and the product base of NBFIs and different
risks faced by them with their risk mitigation measures.
In the first chapter, a brief introduction of NBFIs in Bangladesh and major differences between
banks and NBFIs has been discussed.
Second chapter of the report covers major risks e.g. operational risk, credit risk and liquidity risk
faced by the NBFIs. Subsequently, we have tried to find out their possible sources and gouge into
those sources to find out possible mitigation.
Third chapter of the report covers liquidity risk faced by NBFIs due to different reasons and their
possible mitigating factors are also described here in short. Subsequently management of interest
rate risk is described in the following chapter.
Fifth chapter of the report discussed about management of credit risk by the NBFIs of
Bangladesh. It has been found that every NBFI has distinct method of credit risk management but
all of them use a common method of risk measure prescribed by Bangladesh Bank.
It is found that despite several constraints, the industry as a whole is performing reasonably well.
Given appropriate support, NBFIs will be able to play a more significant role in financial
intermediation.
Chapter-1: Introduction: Non Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs)
1.1.1 Objective of the report:
The objective of the report is to figure the risks associated with NBFIs of Bangladesh and find out
the minimization process of those risks efficiently.
1.1.2 Scope
The report covers a brief introduction of NBFI industry of the country. It primarily focuses on
risks faced by NBFIs, their possible sources and management of those risks in an efficient
manner with compliance of regulator’s policies.
1.1.3 Methodology
The study was conducted using both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected
from interviewing different officers and managers of three leading non-bank financial institutions
i.e. United Finance Ltd., IDLC Finance Ltd. and FAS Finance Ltd. The interviewees were
selected on the basis of their available time to spare for the interview.
Secondary data were collected from different books, journals and web sites of Bangladesh Bank
and different non-bank financial institutions. The collected data were tabulated and summarized
for intended purpose.
1.1.4 Limitations
We have put our best effort to make the report as flawless as possible but still there are some
limitations.
1. The time span was not sufficient enough to learn all the activities of NBFIs properly.
Therefore, it was very difficult to carry out the whole analysis.
2. Data unavailability about the NBFI industry as a whole and documents on the detail
activities of the department were not available.
3. Risk management of any NBFI is one of the most confidential matters. For this reason no
information can be gathered from primary source.
1.2: An Overview of NBFIs of Bangladesh
Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) play a significant role in meeting the diverse financial
needs of various sectors of an economy and thus contribute to the economic development of the
country as well as to the deepening of the country’s financial system. According to Goldsmith
(1969), financial development in a country starts with the development of banking institutions. As
the development process proceeds, NBFIs become prominent alongside the banking sector. Both
can play significant roles in influencing and mobilizing savings for investment. Their
involvement in the process generally makes them competitors as they try to cater to the same
needs. However, they are also complementary to each other as each can develop its own niche,
and thus may venture into an area where the other may not, which ultimately strengthens the
financial mobility of both.
In relatively advanced economies there are different types of non-bank financial institutions
namely insurance companies, finance companies, investment banks and those dealing with
pension and mutual funds, though financial innovation is blurring the distinction between
different institutions. In some countries financial institutions have adopted both banking and non-
banking financial service packages to meet the changing requirements of the customers. In the
Bangladesh context, NBFIs are those institutions that are licensed and controlled by the Financial
Institutions Act of 1993 (FIA ’93).
NBFIs give loans and advances for industry, commerce, agriculture, housing and real estate, carry
on underwriting or acquisition business or the investment and re-investment in shares, stocks,
bonds, debentures or debenture stock or securities issued by the government or any local
authority; carry on the business of hire purchase transactions including leasing of machinery or
equipment, and use their capital to invest in companies.
The importance of NBFIs can be emphasized from the structure of the financial system. In the
financial system of Bangladesh, commercial banks have emerged in a dominant role in
mobilizing funds and using these resources for investment. Due to their structural limitations and
rigidity of different regulations, banks could not expand their operations in all expected areas and
were confined to a relatively limited sphere of financial services. Moreover, their efforts to meet
long term financing with short term resources may result in asset-liability mismatch, which can
create pressure on their financial base. They also could not broaden their operational horizon
appreciably by offering new and innovative financial products. These drawbacks led to the
emergence of NBFIs in Bangladesh for supporting industrialization and economic growth of the
country.
The purpose of this paper is to highlight different features of NBFIs, their contribution to the
overall economy and product base of NBFIs. The paper also describes the performance of NBFIs
measured by different financial indicators, along with the effects of banks’ entry into the non-
bank financing area. Special emphasis has been given to identify the challenges faced by NBFIs
in Bangladesh.
Finally, development of NBFIs as well as their role in strengthening the financial system has been
discussed. The analyses have been conducted on the basis of the secondary data obtained from
different sources like NBFIs, Bangladesh Bank, Leasing Year Book etc.
1.2.1 Emergence of Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Bangladesh
Initially, NBFIs were incorporated in Bangladesh under the Companies Act, 1913 and were
regulated by the provision relating to Non-Banking Institutions as contained in Chapter V of the
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972. But this regulatory framework was not adequate and NBFIs had
the scope of carrying out their business in the line of banking. Later, Bangladesh Bank
promulgated an order titled ‘Non Banking Financial Institutions Order, 1989’ to promote better
regulation and also to remove the ambiguity relating to the permissible areas of operation of
NBFIs. But the order did not cover the whole range of NBFI activities. It also did not mention
anything about the statutory liquidity requirement to be maintained with the central bank. To
remove the regulatory deficiency and also to define a wide range of activities to be covered by
NBFIs, a new act titled ‘Financial Institution Act, 1993’ was enacted in 1993 (Barai et al. 1999).
Industrial Promotion and Development Company (IPDC) was the first private sector NBFI in
Bangladesh, which started its operation in 1981. Since then the number has been increasing and it
reached 31.
1.2.2 Products and Services Offered by NBFIs
Non-Bank Financial Institutions play a key role in fulfilling the gap of financial services that are
not generally provided by the banking sector. The competition among NBFIs is increasing over
the years, which is forcing them to diversify to a wider range of products and services and to
provide innovative investment solutions. NBFIs appear to offer flexible options and highly
competitive products to help customers meet their operational and financial goals. The table
below provides a summary of the product range offered by existing NBFIs of Bangladesh.
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1.2.3 Banks’ Entry in Non-Bank Financial Activity
The activities of NBFIs witnessed an impressive growth during the last five years. As per Section
7 of the Banking Companies Act 1991, commercial banks also started different activities offered
by NBFIs, specially leasing. The entry of banks in this sector is expected to brace the growth
momentum and will fill the gap in acquiring the institutional finance and serve the needs of the
industrial sector in the acquisition of capital assets.
Commercial banks worldwide are directly or indirectly involved in activities such as leasing, hire
purchase, term lending, house financing and capital market operation. In developed countries
commercial banks are also actively involved in different activities other than banking. In Turkey,
banks are empowered to arrange lease finance by virtue of special laws relating to this particular
activity. Following the deregulation of the local banking system as well as diversification of
business, a number of banks in Taiwan established their own independent leasing companies
(Chen 2001). In India, commercial banks are permitted to transact leasing business through
subsidiaries. In Bangladesh, commercial banks started their leasing operation effectively in 1995
(Banarjee and Mamun, 2003). At present, almost all major private commercial banks are involved
in non-bank financial operations.
Operation by banks in what have been traditional non-banking areas is often questioned by
NBFIs although both can act as complementary to each other rather than being competitors.
Bangladesh Lease and Finance Companies Association (BLFCA) alleged that commercial banks
of the country are engaged in non-bank finance activities within the existing banking rules, which
is posing difficulties for non-bank financial institutions. This is because by having access to
cheaper rate funds, banks have a comparative advantage over NBFIs that does not ensure proper
competition for both.
Again, it is argued that if banks continue in the leasing business then the default culture of the
banking system may also infect the leasing industry.
1.2.4 Major Differences between Banks and NBFIs
Though the boundary line between banks and NBFIs is gradually become fade, there are and will
exist some major differences between them.
According to Bangladesh Bank, major difference between banks and NBFIs are as follows:
 NBFIs cannot issue cheques, pay-orders or demand drafts.
 NBFIs cannot receive demand deposits,
 NBFIs cannot be involved in foreign exchange financing,
 NBFIs can conduct their business operations with diversified financing modes like
syndicated financing, bridge financing, lease financing, securitization instruments, private
placement of equity etc.
All other operational activities of banks and NBFIs are difficult to distinguish.
1.2.5 List of NBFIs operating in Bangladesh:
Currently 31 NBFIs are operating in Bangladesh while the maiden one was established in 1981.
Out of the total, 2 is fully government owned, 1 is the subsidiary of a SOCB, 13 were initiated by
private domestic initiative and 15 were initiated by joint venture initiative.
Agrani SME Financing Company Limited
Bangladesh Finance & Investment Co. Ltd.
Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company Limited (BIFC)
Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited
Bay Leasing & Investment Limited
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DBH)
Fareast Finance & Investment Limited
FAS Finance & Investment Limited
First Finance Limited
GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited (GSPB)
Hajj Finance Company Limited
IDLC Finance Limited
Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IIDFC) Limited
Industrial Promotion and Development Company of Bangladesh Limited(IPDC)
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL)
International Leasing and Financial Services Limited
Islamic Finance and Investment Limited
LankaBangla Finance Ltd.
MIDAS Financing Ltd. (MFL)
National Finance Ltd
National Housing Finance and Investments Limited
National Housing Finance And Investments Limited
People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd
Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited
Premier Leasing & Finance Limited
Prime Finance & Investment Ltd
Reliance Finance Limited
Saudi-Bangladesh Industrial & Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SABINCO)
The UAE-Bangladesh Investment Co. Ltd
Union Capital Limited
United Finance Limited
Uttara Finance and Investments Limited
Chapter-2: Major Risks of NBFIs
Every Financial Institute irrespective of its size is generally exposed to market liquidity and
interest rate risks in connection with the process of Asset Liability Management. Failure to
identify the risks associated with business and failure to take timely measures in giving a sense of
direction threatens the very existence of the institution. It is, therefore, important that the strategic
decision makers of an organization assume special care with regard to the Balance Sheet Risk
management and should ensure that the structure of the institute’s business and the level of
Balance Sheet risk it assumes are effectively managed, appropriate policies and procedures are
established to control the direction of the organization. The whole exercise is with the objective
of limiting these risks against the resources that are available for evaluating and controlling
liquidity and interest rate risk.
In carrying out the business, every Financial Institution has to encounter several risks like,
liquidity, interest rate, prepayment, credit, reinvestment and event risk etc. Among them, liquidity
risk is associated with the Financial Institutes’ ability to meet its financial commitment and
obligation, interest rate risk is associated with both funding and lending activities, prepayment
risk is associated with early repayment of loans, credit risk is associated with default due to
client’s failure to repay loan installment, reinvestment risk is associated with reinvestment of
prepayment/regular repayment proceeds at less than the existing rate and event risk is associated
with happening of an unforeseen event that may cause financial loss to the organization.
2.1 Liquidity Risk
2.1.1 Asset Structure
Assets serve as a source of liquidity and must be framed in groups according to the nature of
either “available for sale” or “held to maturity”. Status of liquidity is to be judged in terms of
length of time it takes to dispose off the asset and the price the asset carries when it is sold. The
following points are to be considered at the time of asset structuring:
a) Nature of business.
b) Tenure of lending.
c) Interest rate structure - fixed or floating.
d) Pattern of repayment – regular installment or bullet payment.
e) CRR and SLR requirement.
2.1.2 Liability Structure
Every organization meets its funding needs through liability management. Liability structuring
must be made in such a way so that it matches with the tenure of asset structure. The following
points are to be considered at the time of liability structuring:
a) Grouping of liability into two major categories according to the maturity namely, long term
and short term.
b) Pricing option.
c) Exchange rate fluctuation in case of foreign currency transactions.
d) Early repayment option.
2.1.3 Capital Structure
Capital structure includes Equity, Preference share, long term Bond under both clean and
securitization arrangement etc. The following points are to be considered at the time of capital
structuring:
a) Regulatory framework.
b) Favorable gearing ratio.
c) Capital adequacy ratio.
d) Value of the organization.
2.2 Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk affects spread from lending business. Interest rate risk arises due to change in
overall market interest rate structure both on borrowing and lending.
2.2.1 Interest on borrowing
Interest on borrowing has a significant bearing on the pricing of lending. It affects profitability of
an organization and desired margin to the shareholders.
2.2.2 Interest on Lending
Interest rate risk arises due to reduction of interest rate on lending from time to time on several
occasions. The Company has to reduce interest rate on several occasions to attract more clients
and to compete with the competitors.
2.3 Prepayment Risk
Prepayment risk arises due to early repayment either partial or entire loan portfolio, which result
in loss of interest income.
2.4 Credit Risk
Credit risk can be classified into two categories as under:
2.4.1 Default Risk
Default risk arises due to client’s failure to repay loan installment in due time. Default risk
analysis help identify the reason of default, customer group of making default in respect of their
profession and income status. Default risk is quantified in terms of loan being classified as SS,
DF, and BL etc.
2.4.2 Credit Spread Risk.
Credit spread risk arises due to non-recovery of regular installment repayment, which ultimately
decreases the overall effective lending rate and erodes margin from lending business. Credit
spread risk also arises due to stringent Income Recognition policy in respect of framing time for
SS, DF, and BL.
2.5 Reinvestment risk
The risk that the amount of prepaid loans will be reinvested at less than the existing rate is
reinvestment risk. Declining interest rate environment induces borrower to make prepayment and
forces Financial Institutions to invest at comparatively lower rate.
2.6 Event Risk
Financial Institutions are prone to event risks, a few examples are as under:
1) Restriction regarding participation on money market transactions and accepting short-term
customer deposit.
2) Introduction of VAT on the service charge of Lease and Housing Finance business.
3) Disallowing loan loss provision.
4) Highest Corporate tax bracket.
Chapter-3: Liquidity Risk Management
3.1.1 Liquidity Management Process:
(a) Liquidity Tracking
Measuring and managing liquidity needs are vital for effective operation of the Company. By
assuring the Company’s ability to meet its liabilities as they become due, liquidity management
can reduce the probability of an adverse situation. The importance of liquidity transcends
individual institutions, as liquidity shortfall in one institution can have repercussions on the entire
system. The ALCO should measure not only the liquidity positions of the Company on an
ongoing basis but also examine how liquidity requirements are likely to evolve under different
assumptions. Experience shows that assets commonly considered to be liquid, such as govt.
securities and other money market instruments, could also become illiquid when the market and
players are unidirectional. Therefore, liquidity has to be tracked through maturity or cash flow
mismatches. For measuring and managing net funding requirement, the use of a maturity ladder
and calculation of cumulative surplus or deficit of funds at selected maturity dates is adopted as a
standard tool. The format of the statement of liquidity is attached in Appendix I.
(b)Time Buckets
The Maturity Profile, as detailed in Appendix I, could be used for measuring the future cash
flows of a financial institute in different time buckets. The time buckets shall be distributed as
under:
i) 1 day to 30/31 days (one month)
ii) Over one month and upto two months
iii) Over two months and upto three months
iv) Over three months and upto six months
v) Over sixth months and upto one year
vi) Over one year and upto three years
vii) Over three years and upto five years
viii)Over five years and upto seven years
ix) Over seven years and upto ten years
x) Over ten years
(c) CRR/SLR Requirement
Every financial institute is required to maintain a Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of 2.50% on its
customer deposits. The CRR is maintained with the non-interest bearing current account with the
Bangladesh Bank. In addition, every financial institute is required to maintain a Statutory
Liquidity reserve (SLR) of 5% (including CRR) on all its liabilities. There is no restriction on
where these SLR will be maintained. The financial institutions holding deposits are given
freedom to place the mandatory securities in any time buckets as suitable for them. These SLRs
shall be kept with banks and financial institutions for different maturities.
(d) Time Bucket Mismatch
Within each time bucket, there could be mismatches depending on cash inflows and outflows.
While the mismatches up to one year would be relevant since these provide early warning signals
of impending liquidity problems, the main focus should be on the short-term mismatches viz., 1-
90 days. The cumulative mismatches (running total) across all time buckets shall be monitored in
accordance with internal prudential limits set by ALCO from time to time. The mismatches
egative gap) during 1-90 days, in normal course, should not exceed 15% of the cash outflows in
this time buckets. If the Company, in view of current asset-liability profile and the consequential
structure mismatches, needs higher tolerance level, it could operate with higher limit sanctioned
by ALCO giving specific reasons on the need for such higher limit.
(e) Statement of Structural Liquidity
The statement of Structural Liquidity (Annexure I) shall be prepared by placing all cash inflows
and outflows in the maturity ladder according to the expected timing of cash flows. A maturing
liability will be a cash outflow while a maturing asset will be a cash inflow. While determining
the likely cash inflow/outflow, every financial institute has to make a number of assumptions
according to its asset-liability profiles. While determining the tolerance levels, the Company
should take into account all relevant factors based on its asset-liability base, nature of business,
future strategies, etc. The ALCO must ensure that the tolerance levels are determined keeping all
necessary factors in view and further refined with experience gained in Liquidity Management.
(f) Short-term Dynamic Liquidity
In order to enable the Company to monitor its short-term liquidity on a dynamic basis over a time
horizon spanning from 1 day to 6 months, ALCO should estimate short-term liquidity profiles on
the basis of business projections and other commitments for planning purposes. An indicative
format (Annexure II) for estimating short-term Dynamic liquidity is enclosed. The format should
be reviewed and revised over time based on the future requirements.
3.2 Fund Management Process:
Management Committee of the Financial Institutions should set out the following policy
statement and an annual review should be made taking into consideration of the changes in the
Balance Sheet and market dynamics:
3.2.1 Loan to Fund Ratio
The Loan to Fund Ratio = Loan & Lease Finance/ (Capital + Reserve + Deposit + Bank
Borrowing+ Bond + Other)
The Loan to Fund ratio should not exceed 95%. Any excess lending must be supported by
confirmed sources of fund. However, it must be borne in mind that under extreme liquidity crisis
in the money market, even under arranged credit lines, lenders may express their inability to
disbursed funds.
3.2.2 Liquidity Contingency Plan
A liquidity contingency plan needs to be approved by ALCO. A contingency plan needs to be
prepared keeping in mind that enough liquidity is available to meet the fund requirements in
liquidity crisis situation. An annual review of the contingency planning should be made. The
contingency plan should be backed up by first line of defense like, firm line of credit (SOD) and
second line of defense like, short-term loan, commercial paper, bill discounting facility etc.
Contingency plan should include fund requirement for LC, Guarantee etc. This contingency plan
should be made for six months.
3.2.3 Maturity wise Cash flow Statement
The cash flow statement should be framed in such a way so that it gives information to
management for GAP analysis. Cash flow statement should be made for different maturity period
viz., within 7 days, 2 weeks, 1-12 months, above 1 year – 3 years, above 3 years – 5 years, above
5 years – 10 years, above 10 years to 15 years, above 15 years - 20 years. etc., as per the situation
demands.
3.2.4 Maturity wise Interest Rate Profile
Maturity wise Interest Rate Profile should be made both for lending and borrowing products so
that Management can know its effective lending and borrowing rate at any particular point in
time. This would help make Spread Analysis.
3.2.5 Term of Lending Vs. Borrowing
Management should classify its assets and liabilities according to their maturity tenure viz.,
within 7 days, 2 weeks, 1-12 months, above 1 year – 3 years, above 3 years – 5 years, above 5
years – 10 years, above 10 years to 15 years, above 15 years - 20 years. etc., as per the situation
demands.
Chapter-4: Interest Rate Risk Management
(a) Gap Analysis
The Gap is the difference between Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA) and Rate Sensitive Liabilities
(RSL) (Appendix II) for each time bucket. The positive gap indicates that it has more RSAs than
RSLs whereas the negative Gap indicates that it has more RSLs. The GAP reports indicate
whether the institute is in a position to benefit from rising interest rates by having a positive Gap
(RSA>RSL) or whether it is in a position to benefit from declining interest rates by a negative
Gap (RSL>RSA). The Gap can, therefore, be used as a measure of interest rate sensitivity.
The Treasury Department should set prudential limits on individual Gaps in various time buckets
with the approval of the ALCO. Such prudential limits should have a relationship with the Total
Assets, Earning Assets or Equity. In addition to the interest rate gap limits, the Treasury
Department may set the prudential limits in terms of Earnings at Risk (EaR) or Net interest
margin based on their views on interest rate movements with the approval of the ALCO.
(b) Gap Report
The Gap Report should be generated by grouping rate sensitive liabilities, assets and off-balance
sheet positions (Annexure III) into time buckets according to residual maturity or next re-pricing
period, whichever is earlier. All investments, advances, deposits, borrowings, purchased funds,
etc. that mature/re-price within a specified time-frame are interest rate sensitive. Similarly, any
principal repayment of loan is also rate sensitive if the Company expects to receive it within the
time horizon.
This includes final principal repayment and interim installments. Certain assets and liabilities
carry floating rates of interest that vary with a reference rate and hence, these items get re-priced
at predetermined intervals. Such assets and liabilities are rate sensitive at the time of re-pricing.
While the interest rates on term deposits are generally fixed during their currency, the tranches of
advances are basically floating. The interest rates on advances could be re-priced any number of
occasions, corresponding to the changes in PLR (Performing Loan Ratio).
The interest rate gaps may be identified in the following time buckets:
i) 1 day to 30/31 days (one month)
ii) Over one month and upto two months
iii) Over two months and upto three months
iv) Over three months and upto six months
v) Over sixth months and upto one year
vi) Over one year and upto three years
vii) Over three years and upto five years
viii) Over five years and upto seven years
ix) Over seven years and upto ten years
x) Over ten years
xi) Non-sensitive
The various items of rate sensitive assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet items shall be
classified into various time-buckets.
APPENDIX I
MATURITY PROEILE –LIQUIDITY
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APPENDIX II
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
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Chapter-5: Credit Risk Management
Credit risk is the possibility that a borrower or counter party will fail to meet agreed obligations.
Globally, more than 50% of total risk elements in banks and FIs are Credit Risk alone. Thus
managing credit risk for efficient management of a FI has gradually become the most crucial task.
Credit risk may take the following forms:
 In direct lease/term finance: rentals/principal/and or interest amount may not be repaid
 In issuance of guarantees: applicant may fail to build up fund for settling claim, if any;
 In documentary credits: applicant may fail to retire import documents and many others
 In factoring: the bills receivables against which payments were made, may fail to be paid
 In treasury operations: the payment or series of payments due from the counter parties
under the respective contracts may not be forthcoming or ceases
 In securities trading businesses: funds/ securities settlement may not be effected
 In cross-border exposure: the availability and free transfer of foreign currency funds may
either cease or restrictions may be imposed by the sovereign
Credit risk management encompasses identification, measurement, matching mitigations,
monitoring and control of the credit risk exposures to ensure that:
 The individuals who take or manage risks clearly understand it
 The organization’s Risk exposure is within the limits established by Board of Directors
with respect to sector, group and country’s prevailing situation
 Risk taking Decisions are in line with the business strategy and objectives set by BOD
 The expected payoffs compensate the risks taken
 Risk taking decisions are explicit and clear
 Sufficient capital as a buffer is available to take risk
Credit risk management needs to be a robust process that enables FIs to proactively manage
facility portfolios in order to minimize losses and earn an acceptable level of return for
shareholders. Central to this is a comprehensive IT system, which should have the ability to
capture all key customer data, risk management and transaction information including trade &
Forex. Given the fast changing, dynamic global economy and the increasing pressure of
globalization, liberalization, and consolidation it is essential that FIs have robust credit risk
management policies and procedures that are sensitive and responsive to these changes.
The purpose of this document is to provide directional guidelines to the FIs that will improve the
risk management culture, establish minimum standards for segregation of duties and
responsibilities, and assist in the ongoing improvement of the FIs in Bangladesh. Credit risk
management is of utmost importance to FIs, and as such, policies and procedures should be
endorsed and strictly enforced by the MD/CEO and the BOD of the FI.
5.1. POLICY & STRATEGY GUIDELINES
This section details fundamental credit risk management policies and strategies that are
recommended for adoption by all FIs in Bangladesh. The guidelines contained herein outline
general principles that are designed to govern the implementation of more detailed lending
procedures and risk grading systems within individual FIs. It is the overall responsibility of
FI’s Board to approve FI’s credit risk strategy and significant policies relating to credit risk and
its management which should be based on the FI’s overall business strategy. To keep it current,
the overall policy and strategy has to be reviewed by the Board, preferably annually.
5.1.1 Credit Risk Policy
Every FI should have a credit risk policy document that should include risk identification, risk
measurement, risk grading/ aggregation techniques, reporting and risk control/ mitigation
techniques, documentation, legal issues and management of problem facilities. The senior
management of the FI should develop and establish credit policies and credit administration
procedures as a part of overall credit risk management framework and get those approved from
Board. Such policies and procedures shall provide guidance to the staff on various types of
lending including Corporate, SME, Consumer, Housing etc. Credit risk policies should:
 Provide detailed and formalized credit evaluation/ appraisal process
 Provide risk identification, measurement, monitoring and control
 Define target markets, risk acceptance criteria, credit approval authority, credit
origination/ maintenance procedures and guidelines for portfolio management
 Be communicated to branches/controlling offices. All dealing officials should clearly
understand the FI’s approach for credit sanction and should be held accountable for
complying with established policies and procedures
 Clearly spell out roles and responsibilities of units/staff involved in origination and
management of credit
In order to be effective, these policies must be clear and communicated down the line. Further
any significant deviation/exception to these policies must be communicated to the top
management/Board and corrective measures should be taken. It is the responsibility of senior
management to ensure effective implementation of these policies duly approved by the Board.
5.2 Credit Risk Strategy
 The very first purpose of FI’s credit strategy is to determine the risk appetite of the FI.
Once it is determined the FI could develop a plan to optimize return while keeping credit
risk within predetermined limits. It is essential that FIs give due consideration to their
target market while devising credit risk strategy. The credit procedures should aim to
obtain an in-depth understanding of the FI’s clients, their credentials & their businesses in
order to fully know their customers.
 Each FI should develop, with the approval of its Board, its own credit risk strategy or plan
that establishes the objectives guiding the FI’s credit-granting activities and adopt
necessary policies/ procedures for conducting such activities. This strategy should spell
out clearly the organization’s credit appetite and the acceptable level of risk-reward trade-
off for its activities
 The strategy would, therefore, include a statement of the FI’s willingness to grant
facilities based on the type of economic activity, geographical location, currency, market,
maturity and anticipated profitability. This would necessarily translate into the
identification of target markets and business sectors, preferred levels of diversification
and concentration, the cost of capital in granting credit and the cost of bad debts
 The strategy should delineate FI’s overall risk tolerance in relation to credit risk, the
institution’s plan to grant credit based on various client segments and products, economic
sectors, geographical location, currency and maturity
 The strategy should provide pricing strategy and ensure that FI’s overall credit risk
exposure is maintained at prudent levels and consistent with the available capital
 The strategy should provide continuity in approach and take into account cyclic aspect of
country’s economy and the resulting shifts in composition and quality of overall credit
portfolio. While the strategy would be reviewed periodically and amended, as deemed
necessary, it should be viable in long term and through various economic cycles
 Senior management of a FI shall be responsible for implementing the credit risk strategy
approved by the Board
5.3 LENDING GUIDELINES
All FIs should have established “Lending Guidelines” that clearly outline the senior
management’s view of business development priorities and the terms and conditions that should
be adhered to in order for facilities to be approved. The Lending Guidelines should be updated at
least annually to reflect changes in the economic outlook and the evolution of the FI’s facility
portfolio, and be distributed to all lending/marketing officers. The Lending Guidelines should be
approved by the Managing Director/CEO & Board of Directors of the FI based on the
endorsement of the FI’s Head of Credit Risk Management and the Head of Business Units.
Any departure or deviation from the Lending Guidelines should be explicitly identified in credit
applications and a justification for approval provided. Approval of facilities that do not comply
with Lending Guidelines should be restricted to the FI’s Head of Credit or Managing
Director/CEO or Board of Directors.
The Lending Guidelines should provide the key foundations for account officers/relationship
managers (RM) to formulate their recommendations for approval, and should include the
following:
Industry and Business Segment Focus
The Lending Guidelines should clearly identify the business/industry sectors that should
constitute the majority of the FI’s facility portfolio. For each sector, a clear indication of the FI’s
appetite for growth should be indicated (as an example, Textiles: Grow, Cement: Maintain,
Construction: Shrink). This will provide necessary direction to the FI’s marketing staff.
Types of Facilities
The type of facilities that are permitted should be clearly indicated, such as Lease, Term Loan,
Home Loan, and Working Capital etc.
Single Borrower/Group Limits/Syndication
Details of the FI’s Single Borrower/Group limits should be included as per Bangladesh Bank
guidelines. FIs may wish to establish more conservative criteria in this regard.
Sector Lending Caps
An important element of credit risk management is to establish exposure limits for single obligors
and group of connected obligors. FIs are expected to develop their own limit structure while
remaining within the exposure limits set by Bangladesh Bank. The size of the limits should be
based on the credit strength of the obligor, genuine requirement of credit, economic conditions
and the institution’s risk tolerance. Appropriate limits should be set for respective products and
activities.
FIs may establish limits for a specific industry, economic sector or geographic regions to avoid
concentration risk.
Product Lending Caps
FIs should establish a specific product exposure cap to avoid over concentration in any one
product.
Discouraged Business Types
FIs should outline industries or lending activities that are discouraged. The FI may have
segregated sectors to be discouraged based on the following:
Facility Parameters
Facility parameters (e.g., maximum size, maximum tenor, and covenant and security
requirements) should be clearly stated. As a minimum, the following parameters should be
adopted:
- FIs should not grant facilities where the FI’s security position is inferior to that of any other
financial institution.
- Assets pledged as security should be properly insured.
- Valuations of property taken as security should be performed prior to facilities being granted. A
recognized 3rd party professional valuation firm should be appointed to conduct valuations.
5.3 CREDIT ASSESSMENT & RISK GRADING
5.3.1 Credit Assessment
A thorough credit and risk assessment should be conducted prior to the granting of a facility, and
at least annually thereafter for all facilities. The results of this assessment should be presented in
a Credit Application that originates from the relationship manager/account officer (“RM”), and is
reviewed by Credit Risk Management (CRM) for identification and probable mitigation of risks.
The RM should be the owner of the customer relationship, and must be held responsible to
ensure the accuracy of the entire credit application submitted for approval. RMs must be familiar
with the FI’s Lending Guidelines and should conduct due diligence on new borrowers, principals,
and guarantors.
It is essential that RMs know their customers and conduct due diligence on new borrowers,
principals, and guarantors to ensure such parties are in fact who they represent themselves to
be. All FIs should have established Know Your Customer (KYC) and Money Laundering
guidelines which should be adhered to at all times.
Credit Applications should summaries the results of the RMs risk assessment and include, as a
minimum, the following details:
� Amount and type of facility(s) proposed
� Purpose of facilities
� Facility Structure (Tenor, Covenants, Repayment Schedule, Interest)
� Security Arrangements
� Government and Regulatory Policies
� Economic Risks
In addition, the following risk areas should be addressed:
� Borrower Analysis. The majority shareholders, management team and group or affiliate
companies should be assessed. Any issues regarding lack of management depth, complicated
ownership structures or inter-group transactions should be addressed, and risks mitigated.
� Industry Analysis. The key risk factors of the borrower’s industry should be assessed. Any
issues regarding the borrower’s position in the industry, overall industry concerns or competitive
forces should be addressed and the strengths and weaknesses of the borrower relative to its
competition should be identified.
� Supplier/Buyer Analysis. Any customer or supplier concentration should also be addressed, as
these could have a significant impact on the future viability of the borrower.
� Historical Financial Analysis. Preferably an analysis of a minimum of 3 years historical financial
statements of the borrower should be presented. Wherereliance is placed on a corporate
guarantor, guarantor financial statements should also be analyzed. The analysis should address
the quality and sustainability of earnings, cash flow and the strength of the borrower’s balance
sheet. Specifically, cash flow, leverage and profitability must be analyzed.
� Projected Financial Performance.
Where term facilities (tenor > 1 year) are being proposed, a projection of the borrower’s future
financial performance should be provided, indicating an analysis of the sufficiency of cash flow to
service debt repayments. Facilities should not be granted if projected cash flow is insufficient to
repay debts.
� Credit Background.
Credit application should clearly state the status of the borrower in the CIB (Credit Information
Bureau) report. The application should also contain liability status with other Banks and FI’s and
also should obtain their opinion of past credit behavior.
� Account Conduct.
For existing borrowers, the historic performance in meeting repayment obligations (trade
payments, cheques, interest and principal payments, etc) should be assessed.
� Adherence to Lending Guidelines.
Credit Applications should clearly state whether or not the proposed application is in compliance
with the FI’s Lending Guidelines. The FI’s Head of Credit or Managing Director/CEO or Board
should approve Credit Applications that do not adhere to the FI’s Lending Guidelines.
� Mitigating Factors.
Mitigating factors for risks identified in the credit assessment should be identified. Possible risks
include, but are not limited to: margin sustainability and/or volatility, high debt load
(leverage/gearing), overstocking or debtor issues; rapid growth, acquisition or expansion; new
business line/product expansion; management changes or succession issues; customer or
supplier concentrations; and lack of transparency or industry issues.
� Facility Structure.
The amounts and tenors of financing proposed should be justified based on the projected
repayment ability and facility purpose. Excessive tenor or amount relative to business needs
increases the risk of fund diversion and may adversely impact the borrower’s repayment ability.
� Purpose of Credit.
FIs have to make sure that the credit is used for the purpose it was borrowed. Where the obligor
has utilized funds for purposes not shown in the original proposal, FIs should take steps to
determine the implications on creditworthiness. In case of corporate facilities where borrower
own group of companies such diligence becomes more important. FIs should classify such
connected companies and conduct credit assessment on consolidated/group basis.
� Project Implementation.
In case of a large expansion, which constitutes investment of more than 30% of total capital of a
company or for a green field project, project implementation risk should be thoroughly assessed.
Project implementation risk may involve construction risk (Gestation period, regulatory and
technical clearances, technology to be adopted, availability of infrastructure facilities) funding
risk, and post project business, financial, and management risks.
� Foreign Currency Fluctuation.
Credit application should clearly state the assessment of foreign currency risk of the applicant
and identify the mitigating factors for its exposure to foreign currency.
� Security.
A current valuation of collateral should be obtained and the quality and priority of security being
proposed should be assessed internally and preferably by a third party valuer. Facilities should
not be granted based solely on security. Adequacy and the extent of the insurance coverage
should be assessed.
� Type of Control on Cash Flow.
The credit application should contain and assess if there is any control on the borrowers cash
flow for securing the repayment. This may include payment assignment from export proceed,
payment assignment from customers of the borrower etc.
� Exit Option.
Credit application should clearly state the exit option from the borrower in case of early
identification of deterioration of grading of the borrower.
� Name Lending.
Credit proposals should not be unduly influenced by an over reliance on the sponsoring
principal’s reputation, reported independent means, or their perceived willingness to inject funds
into various business enterprises in case of need. These situations should be discouraged and
treated with great caution. Rather, credit proposals and the granting of facilities should be based
on sound fundamentals, supported by a thorough financial and risk analysis.
5.4 Risk Grading
The Credit Risk Grading (CRG) is a collective definition based on the pre-specified scale and
reflects the underlying credit-risk for a given exposure. A Credit Risk Grading deploys a number/
alphabet/ symbol as a primary summary indicator of risks associated with a credit exposure.
Credit Risk Grading is the basic module for developing a Credit Risk Management system.
Credit risk grading is an important tool for credit risk management as it helps the Financial
Institutions to understand various dimensions of risk involved in different credit transactions.
The aggregation of such grading across the borrowers, activities and the lines of business can
provide better assessment of the quality of credit portfolio of a FI. The credit risk grading system
is vital to take decisions both at the pre-sanction stage as well as post-sanction stage.
At the pre-sanction stage, credit grading helps the sanctioning authority to decide whether to lend
or not to lend, what should be the lending price, what should be the extent of exposure, what
should be the appropriate credit facility, what are the various facilities, what are the various risk
mitigation tools to put a cap on the risk level.
At the post-sanction stage, the FI can decide about the depth of the review or renewal, frequency
of review, periodicity of the grading, and other precautions to be taken. Risk grading should be
assigned at the inception of lending, and updated at least annually. FIs should, however, review
grading as and when adverse events occur. A separate function independent of facility
origination should review risk grading. As part of portfolio monitoring, FIs should generate reports
on credit exposure by risk grade. Adequate trend and migration analysis should also be
conducted to identify any deterioration in credit quality. FIs may establish limits for risk grades to
highlight concentration in particular grading bands. It is important that the consistency and
accuracy of grading is examined periodically by a function such as an independent credit review
group.
4.3.1 Functions of Credit Risk Grading
Well-managed credit risk grading systems promote financial institution safety and soundness by
facilitating informed decision-making. Grading systems measure credit risk and differentiate
individual credits and groups of credits by the risk they pose. This allows FI management and
examiners to monitor changes and trends in risk levels. The process also allows FI management
to manage risk to optimize returns.
Use of Credit Risk Grading
� The Credit Risk Grading matrix allows application of uniform standards to credits to ensure a
common standardized approach to assess the quality of individual obligor, credit portfolio of a
unit, line of business, the FI as a whole.
� CRG would provide a quantitative measurement of risk which portrays the risk level of a
borrower and enables quick decision making,
� As evident, the CRG outputs would be relevant for individual credit selection, wherein either a
borrower or a particular exposure/facility is rated. The other decisions would be related to pricing
(credit-spread) and specific features of the credit facility. These would largely constitute obligor
level analysis.
� Risk grading would also be relevant for surveillance and monitoring, internal MIS and
assessing the aggregate risk profile of an FI. It is also relevant for portfolio level analysis.
� CRG would provide a quantitative framework for assessing the provisioning requirement of a
FI’s credit portfolio.
Risk Grading for Corporate and SME
� The proposed CRG scale is applicable for both new and existing borrowers.
� It consists of 8 categories, of which categories 1 to 5 represent various grades of acceptable
credit risk and 6 to 8 represent unacceptable credit risk. However, individual FI depending on
their risk appetite may implement more stringent policy.
Having considered the significance of credit risk grading, it becomes imperative for the financial
system to carefully develop a credit risk grading model, which meets the objective outlined
above.
� The following Risk Grade Matrix is provided as an example. Refer also to the Risk Grade
Scorecard attached as Appendix 1.2.2. The more conservative risk grade (higher) should be
applied if there is a difference between the personal judgment and the Risk Grade Scorecard
results. It is recognized that the FIs may have more or less Risk Grades, however, monitoring
standards and account management must be appropriate given the assigned Risk Grade:
The Early Alert Report should be completed in a timely manner by the RM and forwarded to
CRM for approval to affect any downgrade. After approval, the report should be forwarded to
Credit Administration, who is responsible to ensure the correct facility/borrower Risk Grades are
updated on the system. The downgrading of an account should be done immediately when
adverse information is noted, and should not be postponed until the annual review process.
Risk Rating for Consumer Lending
For consumer lending, FIs may adopt credit-scoring models for processing facility applications
and monitoring credit quality. FIs should apply the above principles in the management of scoring
models. Where the model is relatively new, FIs should continue to subject credit applications to
rigorous review until the model has stabilized.
5.3 Ratings Review
The rating review can be two-fold:
� Continuous monitoring by those who assigned the grading. The Relationship Managers (RMs)
generally have a close contact with the borrower and are expected to keep an eye on the
financial stability of the borrower. In the event of and deterioration the grading are immediately
revised /reviewed.
� Normally CRG should be reviewed at least once in a year. For risk grades starting
from 5 to 8, CRG should be reviewed in every six months.
� Secondly the risk review functions of the FI or business lines also conduct periodical
review of grading at the time of risk review of credit portfolio.
5.4 CREDIT RECOVERY
The Recovery Unit (RU) of CRM should directly manage accounts with sustained deterioration (a
Risk Rating of Sub Standard (6) or worse). FIs may wish to transfer EXIT accounts graded 4-5 to
the RU for efficient exit based on recommendation of CRM and Corporate FI. Whenever an
account is handed over from Relationship Management to RU, a Handover/Downgrade Checklist
should be completed.
The RU’s primary functions are:
� Determine Account Action Plan/Recovery Strategy
� Pursue all options to maximize recovery, including placing customers into receivership or
liquidation as appropriate
� Ensure adequate and timely loan loss provisions are made based on actual and expected
losses
� Regular review of grade 6 or worse accounts
The management of problem facilities (NPLs) must be a dynamic process, and the associated
strategy together with the adequacy of provisions must be regularly reviewed. A process should
be established to share the lessons learned from the experience of credit losses in order to
update the lending guidelines.
5.4.1 NPL Account Management
All NPLs should be assigned to an Account Manager within the RU, who is responsible for
coordinating and administering the action plan/recovery of the account, and should serve as the
primary customer contact after the account is downgraded to substandard. Whilst some
assistance from Corporate FI/Relationship Management may be sought, it is essential that the
autonomy of the RU be maintained to ensure appropriate recovery strategies are implemented.
5.4.2 Account Transfer Procedures
Within 7 days of an account being downgraded to substandard (grade 6), a Request for Action
(RFA, Appendix 3.4.2A) and a handover/downgrade checklist (Appendix 3.4.1) should be
completed by the RM and forwarded to RU for acknowledgment. The account should be
assigned to an account manager within the RU, who should review all documentation, meet the
customer, and prepare a Classified Loan Review Report (CLR, Appendix 3.4.2B) within 15 days
of the transfer. The CLR should be approved by the Head of Credit, and copied to the Head of
Corporate FI and to the Branch/office where the facility was originally sanctioned. This initial CLR
should highlight any documentation issues, facility structuring weaknesses, proposed workout
strategy, and should seek approval for any loan loss provisions that are necessary. Recovery
Units should ensure that the following is carried out when an account is classified as Sub
Standard or worse:
� Facilities are withdrawn or repayment is demanded as appropriate. Anydrawings or advances
should be restricted, and only approved after careful scrutiny and approval from appropriate
authorities.
� CIB reporting is updated according to Bangladesh Bank guidelines and the borrower’s Risk
Grade is changed as appropriate
� Loan loss provisions are taken based on Force Sale Value (FSV)
� Prompt legal action is taken if the borrower is uncooperative
5.4.3 Rescheduling
FI’s should follow clear guideline for rescheduling of their problem accounts and monitor
accordingly Rescheduling of problem accounts should be aimed at a timely resolution of actual or
expected problem accounts with a view to effecting maximum recovery within a reasonable
period of time.
Purpose of Rescheduling:
(i) To provide for borrower’s changed business condition
(ii) For better overdue management
(iii) For amicable settlement of problem accounts
Cases for Rescheduling:
Rescheduling would be considered only under the following cases-
(i) Overdue has been accumulated or likely to be accumulated due to change in business
conditions for internal or external factors and the borrower is no way able to pay up the entire
accumulated overdue in a single shot.
(ii) The borrower should be in operation and the assets have a productive value and life for
servicing the outstanding liabilities.
(iii) The borrower must be capable of and willing to pay as per revised arrangement.
Modes of Rescheduling:
Rescheduling can be done through adopting one or more of the following means.
(i) Extension of financing term keeping lending rate unchanged
(ii) Reduction of lending rate keeping financing term unchanged
(iii) Both reduction of lending rate and extension of financing term
(iv) Bodily shifting of payment schedule
(v) Deferment of payment for a short-term period with or without extending the
maturity date (this may be a temporary relief to prevent the inevitable collapse
of a company).
However, under any circumstances reschedule period must not exceed economic life of
the asset. Analysis of Rescheduling Case and decision on different modes of
rescheduling:
An account, which has been going through liquidity crisis, may be considered for rescheduling
after identifying symptoms, causes and magnitude of the problem. For rescheduling an account,
the criteria mentioned in Bangladesh Bank guideline, if any has to be followed strictly.
Post Rescheduling Requirements:
� Rescheduling of a contract must require prior approval of CRM and management
� All rescheduled accounts are to be kept in a separate watch list so that post rescheduling
performance of the accounts can be monitored closely
Procedural Guidelines
� An individual account cannot be rescheduled more than three times
5.4.4 Non Performing Loan (NPL) Monitoring
On a quarterly basis, a Classified Loan Review (CLR) should be prepared by the RU Account
Manager to update the status of the action/recovery plan, review and assess the adequacy of
provisions, and modify the FI’s strategy as appropriate. The Board may decide the level of
authority for approving the CLR based on percentage of equity.
5.4.5 NPL Provisioning and Write Off
The guidelines established by Bangladesh Bank for CIB reporting, provisioning and write off of
bad and doubtful debts, and suspension of interest should be followed in all cases. These
requirements are the minimum, and FIs are encouraged to adopt more stringent
provisioning/write off policies. Regardless of the length of time a facility is past due, provisions
should be raised against the actual and expected losses at the time they are estimated. The
approval to take provisions, write offs, or release of provisions/upgrade of an account should be
restricted to the Head of Credit or MD/CEO based on recommendation from the Recovery Unit.
The Request for Action (RFA) or CLR reporting format should be used to recommend provisions,
write-offs or release/upgrades. The RU Account Manager should determine the Force Sale Value
(FSV) for accounts grade 6 or worse. Force Sale Value is generally the amount that is expected
to be realized through the liquidation of collateral held as security or through the available
operating cash flows of the business, net of any realization costs. Any shortfall of the Force Sale
Value compared to total facility outstanding should be fully provided for once an account is
downgraded to grade 7. Where the customer is not cooperative, no value should be assigned to
the operating cash flow in determining Force Sale Value.
Force Sale Value and provisioning levels should be updated as and when new information is
obtained, but as a minimum, on a quart
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Report risk management nbf_is (1)

  • 1. Executive Summary Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh are gaining increased popularity in recent times. Though the major business of most NBFIs is leasing some are also diversifying into other lines of business like term lending, housing finance, merchant banking, equity financing and venture capital financing. The purpose of this report is to highlight different features of NBFIs, their contribution to the overall economy and the product base of NBFIs and different risks faced by them with their risk mitigation measures. In the first chapter, a brief introduction of NBFIs in Bangladesh and major differences between banks and NBFIs has been discussed. Second chapter of the report covers major risks e.g. operational risk, credit risk and liquidity risk faced by the NBFIs. Subsequently, we have tried to find out their possible sources and gouge into those sources to find out possible mitigation. Third chapter of the report covers liquidity risk faced by NBFIs due to different reasons and their possible mitigating factors are also described here in short. Subsequently management of interest rate risk is described in the following chapter. Fifth chapter of the report discussed about management of credit risk by the NBFIs of Bangladesh. It has been found that every NBFI has distinct method of credit risk management but all of them use a common method of risk measure prescribed by Bangladesh Bank. It is found that despite several constraints, the industry as a whole is performing reasonably well. Given appropriate support, NBFIs will be able to play a more significant role in financial intermediation.
  • 2. Chapter-1: Introduction: Non Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) 1.1.1 Objective of the report: The objective of the report is to figure the risks associated with NBFIs of Bangladesh and find out the minimization process of those risks efficiently. 1.1.2 Scope The report covers a brief introduction of NBFI industry of the country. It primarily focuses on risks faced by NBFIs, their possible sources and management of those risks in an efficient manner with compliance of regulator’s policies. 1.1.3 Methodology The study was conducted using both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from interviewing different officers and managers of three leading non-bank financial institutions i.e. United Finance Ltd., IDLC Finance Ltd. and FAS Finance Ltd. The interviewees were selected on the basis of their available time to spare for the interview. Secondary data were collected from different books, journals and web sites of Bangladesh Bank and different non-bank financial institutions. The collected data were tabulated and summarized for intended purpose. 1.1.4 Limitations We have put our best effort to make the report as flawless as possible but still there are some limitations. 1. The time span was not sufficient enough to learn all the activities of NBFIs properly. Therefore, it was very difficult to carry out the whole analysis. 2. Data unavailability about the NBFI industry as a whole and documents on the detail activities of the department were not available. 3. Risk management of any NBFI is one of the most confidential matters. For this reason no information can be gathered from primary source. 1.2: An Overview of NBFIs of Bangladesh Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) play a significant role in meeting the diverse financial needs of various sectors of an economy and thus contribute to the economic development of the country as well as to the deepening of the country’s financial system. According to Goldsmith (1969), financial development in a country starts with the development of banking institutions. As the development process proceeds, NBFIs become prominent alongside the banking sector. Both can play significant roles in influencing and mobilizing savings for investment. Their involvement in the process generally makes them competitors as they try to cater to the same needs. However, they are also complementary to each other as each can develop its own niche, and thus may venture into an area where the other may not, which ultimately strengthens the financial mobility of both.
  • 3. In relatively advanced economies there are different types of non-bank financial institutions namely insurance companies, finance companies, investment banks and those dealing with pension and mutual funds, though financial innovation is blurring the distinction between different institutions. In some countries financial institutions have adopted both banking and non- banking financial service packages to meet the changing requirements of the customers. In the Bangladesh context, NBFIs are those institutions that are licensed and controlled by the Financial Institutions Act of 1993 (FIA ’93). NBFIs give loans and advances for industry, commerce, agriculture, housing and real estate, carry on underwriting or acquisition business or the investment and re-investment in shares, stocks, bonds, debentures or debenture stock or securities issued by the government or any local authority; carry on the business of hire purchase transactions including leasing of machinery or equipment, and use their capital to invest in companies. The importance of NBFIs can be emphasized from the structure of the financial system. In the financial system of Bangladesh, commercial banks have emerged in a dominant role in mobilizing funds and using these resources for investment. Due to their structural limitations and rigidity of different regulations, banks could not expand their operations in all expected areas and were confined to a relatively limited sphere of financial services. Moreover, their efforts to meet long term financing with short term resources may result in asset-liability mismatch, which can create pressure on their financial base. They also could not broaden their operational horizon appreciably by offering new and innovative financial products. These drawbacks led to the emergence of NBFIs in Bangladesh for supporting industrialization and economic growth of the country. The purpose of this paper is to highlight different features of NBFIs, their contribution to the overall economy and product base of NBFIs. The paper also describes the performance of NBFIs measured by different financial indicators, along with the effects of banks’ entry into the non- bank financing area. Special emphasis has been given to identify the challenges faced by NBFIs in Bangladesh. Finally, development of NBFIs as well as their role in strengthening the financial system has been discussed. The analyses have been conducted on the basis of the secondary data obtained from different sources like NBFIs, Bangladesh Bank, Leasing Year Book etc. 1.2.1 Emergence of Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Bangladesh Initially, NBFIs were incorporated in Bangladesh under the Companies Act, 1913 and were regulated by the provision relating to Non-Banking Institutions as contained in Chapter V of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972. But this regulatory framework was not adequate and NBFIs had the scope of carrying out their business in the line of banking. Later, Bangladesh Bank promulgated an order titled ‘Non Banking Financial Institutions Order, 1989’ to promote better regulation and also to remove the ambiguity relating to the permissible areas of operation of NBFIs. But the order did not cover the whole range of NBFI activities. It also did not mention anything about the statutory liquidity requirement to be maintained with the central bank. To remove the regulatory deficiency and also to define a wide range of activities to be covered by NBFIs, a new act titled ‘Financial Institution Act, 1993’ was enacted in 1993 (Barai et al. 1999). Industrial Promotion and Development Company (IPDC) was the first private sector NBFI in Bangladesh, which started its operation in 1981. Since then the number has been increasing and it reached 31.
  • 4. 1.2.2 Products and Services Offered by NBFIs Non-Bank Financial Institutions play a key role in fulfilling the gap of financial services that are not generally provided by the banking sector. The competition among NBFIs is increasing over the years, which is forcing them to diversify to a wider range of products and services and to provide innovative investment solutions. NBFIs appear to offer flexible options and highly competitive products to help customers meet their operational and financial goals. The table below provides a summary of the product range offered by existing NBFIs of Bangladesh.
  • 6. 1.2.3 Banks’ Entry in Non-Bank Financial Activity The activities of NBFIs witnessed an impressive growth during the last five years. As per Section 7 of the Banking Companies Act 1991, commercial banks also started different activities offered by NBFIs, specially leasing. The entry of banks in this sector is expected to brace the growth momentum and will fill the gap in acquiring the institutional finance and serve the needs of the industrial sector in the acquisition of capital assets. Commercial banks worldwide are directly or indirectly involved in activities such as leasing, hire purchase, term lending, house financing and capital market operation. In developed countries commercial banks are also actively involved in different activities other than banking. In Turkey, banks are empowered to arrange lease finance by virtue of special laws relating to this particular activity. Following the deregulation of the local banking system as well as diversification of business, a number of banks in Taiwan established their own independent leasing companies (Chen 2001). In India, commercial banks are permitted to transact leasing business through subsidiaries. In Bangladesh, commercial banks started their leasing operation effectively in 1995 (Banarjee and Mamun, 2003). At present, almost all major private commercial banks are involved in non-bank financial operations. Operation by banks in what have been traditional non-banking areas is often questioned by NBFIs although both can act as complementary to each other rather than being competitors. Bangladesh Lease and Finance Companies Association (BLFCA) alleged that commercial banks of the country are engaged in non-bank finance activities within the existing banking rules, which is posing difficulties for non-bank financial institutions. This is because by having access to cheaper rate funds, banks have a comparative advantage over NBFIs that does not ensure proper competition for both. Again, it is argued that if banks continue in the leasing business then the default culture of the banking system may also infect the leasing industry. 1.2.4 Major Differences between Banks and NBFIs Though the boundary line between banks and NBFIs is gradually become fade, there are and will exist some major differences between them. According to Bangladesh Bank, major difference between banks and NBFIs are as follows:  NBFIs cannot issue cheques, pay-orders or demand drafts.  NBFIs cannot receive demand deposits,  NBFIs cannot be involved in foreign exchange financing,  NBFIs can conduct their business operations with diversified financing modes like syndicated financing, bridge financing, lease financing, securitization instruments, private placement of equity etc. All other operational activities of banks and NBFIs are difficult to distinguish.
  • 7. 1.2.5 List of NBFIs operating in Bangladesh: Currently 31 NBFIs are operating in Bangladesh while the maiden one was established in 1981. Out of the total, 2 is fully government owned, 1 is the subsidiary of a SOCB, 13 were initiated by private domestic initiative and 15 were initiated by joint venture initiative. Agrani SME Financing Company Limited Bangladesh Finance & Investment Co. Ltd. Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company Limited (BIFC) Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited Bay Leasing & Investment Limited Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DBH) Fareast Finance & Investment Limited FAS Finance & Investment Limited First Finance Limited GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited (GSPB) Hajj Finance Company Limited IDLC Finance Limited Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IIDFC) Limited Industrial Promotion and Development Company of Bangladesh Limited(IPDC) Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) International Leasing and Financial Services Limited Islamic Finance and Investment Limited LankaBangla Finance Ltd. MIDAS Financing Ltd. (MFL) National Finance Ltd National Housing Finance and Investments Limited National Housing Finance And Investments Limited People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited Premier Leasing & Finance Limited Prime Finance & Investment Ltd Reliance Finance Limited Saudi-Bangladesh Industrial & Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SABINCO) The UAE-Bangladesh Investment Co. Ltd Union Capital Limited United Finance Limited Uttara Finance and Investments Limited
  • 8. Chapter-2: Major Risks of NBFIs Every Financial Institute irrespective of its size is generally exposed to market liquidity and interest rate risks in connection with the process of Asset Liability Management. Failure to identify the risks associated with business and failure to take timely measures in giving a sense of direction threatens the very existence of the institution. It is, therefore, important that the strategic decision makers of an organization assume special care with regard to the Balance Sheet Risk management and should ensure that the structure of the institute’s business and the level of Balance Sheet risk it assumes are effectively managed, appropriate policies and procedures are established to control the direction of the organization. The whole exercise is with the objective of limiting these risks against the resources that are available for evaluating and controlling liquidity and interest rate risk. In carrying out the business, every Financial Institution has to encounter several risks like, liquidity, interest rate, prepayment, credit, reinvestment and event risk etc. Among them, liquidity risk is associated with the Financial Institutes’ ability to meet its financial commitment and obligation, interest rate risk is associated with both funding and lending activities, prepayment risk is associated with early repayment of loans, credit risk is associated with default due to client’s failure to repay loan installment, reinvestment risk is associated with reinvestment of prepayment/regular repayment proceeds at less than the existing rate and event risk is associated with happening of an unforeseen event that may cause financial loss to the organization. 2.1 Liquidity Risk 2.1.1 Asset Structure Assets serve as a source of liquidity and must be framed in groups according to the nature of either “available for sale” or “held to maturity”. Status of liquidity is to be judged in terms of length of time it takes to dispose off the asset and the price the asset carries when it is sold. The following points are to be considered at the time of asset structuring: a) Nature of business. b) Tenure of lending. c) Interest rate structure - fixed or floating. d) Pattern of repayment – regular installment or bullet payment. e) CRR and SLR requirement. 2.1.2 Liability Structure Every organization meets its funding needs through liability management. Liability structuring must be made in such a way so that it matches with the tenure of asset structure. The following points are to be considered at the time of liability structuring: a) Grouping of liability into two major categories according to the maturity namely, long term and short term. b) Pricing option. c) Exchange rate fluctuation in case of foreign currency transactions. d) Early repayment option.
  • 9. 2.1.3 Capital Structure Capital structure includes Equity, Preference share, long term Bond under both clean and securitization arrangement etc. The following points are to be considered at the time of capital structuring: a) Regulatory framework. b) Favorable gearing ratio. c) Capital adequacy ratio. d) Value of the organization. 2.2 Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk affects spread from lending business. Interest rate risk arises due to change in overall market interest rate structure both on borrowing and lending. 2.2.1 Interest on borrowing Interest on borrowing has a significant bearing on the pricing of lending. It affects profitability of an organization and desired margin to the shareholders. 2.2.2 Interest on Lending Interest rate risk arises due to reduction of interest rate on lending from time to time on several occasions. The Company has to reduce interest rate on several occasions to attract more clients and to compete with the competitors. 2.3 Prepayment Risk Prepayment risk arises due to early repayment either partial or entire loan portfolio, which result in loss of interest income. 2.4 Credit Risk Credit risk can be classified into two categories as under: 2.4.1 Default Risk Default risk arises due to client’s failure to repay loan installment in due time. Default risk analysis help identify the reason of default, customer group of making default in respect of their profession and income status. Default risk is quantified in terms of loan being classified as SS, DF, and BL etc. 2.4.2 Credit Spread Risk. Credit spread risk arises due to non-recovery of regular installment repayment, which ultimately decreases the overall effective lending rate and erodes margin from lending business. Credit spread risk also arises due to stringent Income Recognition policy in respect of framing time for SS, DF, and BL.
  • 10. 2.5 Reinvestment risk The risk that the amount of prepaid loans will be reinvested at less than the existing rate is reinvestment risk. Declining interest rate environment induces borrower to make prepayment and forces Financial Institutions to invest at comparatively lower rate. 2.6 Event Risk Financial Institutions are prone to event risks, a few examples are as under: 1) Restriction regarding participation on money market transactions and accepting short-term customer deposit. 2) Introduction of VAT on the service charge of Lease and Housing Finance business. 3) Disallowing loan loss provision. 4) Highest Corporate tax bracket.
  • 11. Chapter-3: Liquidity Risk Management 3.1.1 Liquidity Management Process: (a) Liquidity Tracking Measuring and managing liquidity needs are vital for effective operation of the Company. By assuring the Company’s ability to meet its liabilities as they become due, liquidity management can reduce the probability of an adverse situation. The importance of liquidity transcends individual institutions, as liquidity shortfall in one institution can have repercussions on the entire system. The ALCO should measure not only the liquidity positions of the Company on an ongoing basis but also examine how liquidity requirements are likely to evolve under different assumptions. Experience shows that assets commonly considered to be liquid, such as govt. securities and other money market instruments, could also become illiquid when the market and players are unidirectional. Therefore, liquidity has to be tracked through maturity or cash flow mismatches. For measuring and managing net funding requirement, the use of a maturity ladder and calculation of cumulative surplus or deficit of funds at selected maturity dates is adopted as a standard tool. The format of the statement of liquidity is attached in Appendix I. (b)Time Buckets The Maturity Profile, as detailed in Appendix I, could be used for measuring the future cash flows of a financial institute in different time buckets. The time buckets shall be distributed as under: i) 1 day to 30/31 days (one month) ii) Over one month and upto two months iii) Over two months and upto three months iv) Over three months and upto six months v) Over sixth months and upto one year vi) Over one year and upto three years vii) Over three years and upto five years viii)Over five years and upto seven years ix) Over seven years and upto ten years x) Over ten years (c) CRR/SLR Requirement Every financial institute is required to maintain a Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of 2.50% on its customer deposits. The CRR is maintained with the non-interest bearing current account with the Bangladesh Bank. In addition, every financial institute is required to maintain a Statutory Liquidity reserve (SLR) of 5% (including CRR) on all its liabilities. There is no restriction on where these SLR will be maintained. The financial institutions holding deposits are given freedom to place the mandatory securities in any time buckets as suitable for them. These SLRs shall be kept with banks and financial institutions for different maturities. (d) Time Bucket Mismatch Within each time bucket, there could be mismatches depending on cash inflows and outflows. While the mismatches up to one year would be relevant since these provide early warning signals of impending liquidity problems, the main focus should be on the short-term mismatches viz., 1- 90 days. The cumulative mismatches (running total) across all time buckets shall be monitored in accordance with internal prudential limits set by ALCO from time to time. The mismatches egative gap) during 1-90 days, in normal course, should not exceed 15% of the cash outflows in this time buckets. If the Company, in view of current asset-liability profile and the consequential
  • 12. structure mismatches, needs higher tolerance level, it could operate with higher limit sanctioned by ALCO giving specific reasons on the need for such higher limit. (e) Statement of Structural Liquidity The statement of Structural Liquidity (Annexure I) shall be prepared by placing all cash inflows and outflows in the maturity ladder according to the expected timing of cash flows. A maturing liability will be a cash outflow while a maturing asset will be a cash inflow. While determining the likely cash inflow/outflow, every financial institute has to make a number of assumptions according to its asset-liability profiles. While determining the tolerance levels, the Company should take into account all relevant factors based on its asset-liability base, nature of business, future strategies, etc. The ALCO must ensure that the tolerance levels are determined keeping all necessary factors in view and further refined with experience gained in Liquidity Management. (f) Short-term Dynamic Liquidity In order to enable the Company to monitor its short-term liquidity on a dynamic basis over a time horizon spanning from 1 day to 6 months, ALCO should estimate short-term liquidity profiles on the basis of business projections and other commitments for planning purposes. An indicative format (Annexure II) for estimating short-term Dynamic liquidity is enclosed. The format should be reviewed and revised over time based on the future requirements. 3.2 Fund Management Process: Management Committee of the Financial Institutions should set out the following policy statement and an annual review should be made taking into consideration of the changes in the Balance Sheet and market dynamics: 3.2.1 Loan to Fund Ratio The Loan to Fund Ratio = Loan & Lease Finance/ (Capital + Reserve + Deposit + Bank Borrowing+ Bond + Other) The Loan to Fund ratio should not exceed 95%. Any excess lending must be supported by confirmed sources of fund. However, it must be borne in mind that under extreme liquidity crisis in the money market, even under arranged credit lines, lenders may express their inability to disbursed funds. 3.2.2 Liquidity Contingency Plan A liquidity contingency plan needs to be approved by ALCO. A contingency plan needs to be prepared keeping in mind that enough liquidity is available to meet the fund requirements in liquidity crisis situation. An annual review of the contingency planning should be made. The contingency plan should be backed up by first line of defense like, firm line of credit (SOD) and second line of defense like, short-term loan, commercial paper, bill discounting facility etc.
  • 13. Contingency plan should include fund requirement for LC, Guarantee etc. This contingency plan should be made for six months. 3.2.3 Maturity wise Cash flow Statement The cash flow statement should be framed in such a way so that it gives information to management for GAP analysis. Cash flow statement should be made for different maturity period viz., within 7 days, 2 weeks, 1-12 months, above 1 year – 3 years, above 3 years – 5 years, above 5 years – 10 years, above 10 years to 15 years, above 15 years - 20 years. etc., as per the situation demands. 3.2.4 Maturity wise Interest Rate Profile Maturity wise Interest Rate Profile should be made both for lending and borrowing products so that Management can know its effective lending and borrowing rate at any particular point in time. This would help make Spread Analysis. 3.2.5 Term of Lending Vs. Borrowing Management should classify its assets and liabilities according to their maturity tenure viz., within 7 days, 2 weeks, 1-12 months, above 1 year – 3 years, above 3 years – 5 years, above 5 years – 10 years, above 10 years to 15 years, above 15 years - 20 years. etc., as per the situation demands.
  • 14. Chapter-4: Interest Rate Risk Management (a) Gap Analysis The Gap is the difference between Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA) and Rate Sensitive Liabilities (RSL) (Appendix II) for each time bucket. The positive gap indicates that it has more RSAs than RSLs whereas the negative Gap indicates that it has more RSLs. The GAP reports indicate whether the institute is in a position to benefit from rising interest rates by having a positive Gap (RSA>RSL) or whether it is in a position to benefit from declining interest rates by a negative Gap (RSL>RSA). The Gap can, therefore, be used as a measure of interest rate sensitivity. The Treasury Department should set prudential limits on individual Gaps in various time buckets with the approval of the ALCO. Such prudential limits should have a relationship with the Total Assets, Earning Assets or Equity. In addition to the interest rate gap limits, the Treasury Department may set the prudential limits in terms of Earnings at Risk (EaR) or Net interest margin based on their views on interest rate movements with the approval of the ALCO. (b) Gap Report The Gap Report should be generated by grouping rate sensitive liabilities, assets and off-balance sheet positions (Annexure III) into time buckets according to residual maturity or next re-pricing period, whichever is earlier. All investments, advances, deposits, borrowings, purchased funds, etc. that mature/re-price within a specified time-frame are interest rate sensitive. Similarly, any principal repayment of loan is also rate sensitive if the Company expects to receive it within the time horizon. This includes final principal repayment and interim installments. Certain assets and liabilities carry floating rates of interest that vary with a reference rate and hence, these items get re-priced at predetermined intervals. Such assets and liabilities are rate sensitive at the time of re-pricing. While the interest rates on term deposits are generally fixed during their currency, the tranches of advances are basically floating. The interest rates on advances could be re-priced any number of occasions, corresponding to the changes in PLR (Performing Loan Ratio). The interest rate gaps may be identified in the following time buckets: i) 1 day to 30/31 days (one month) ii) Over one month and upto two months iii) Over two months and upto three months iv) Over three months and upto six months v) Over sixth months and upto one year vi) Over one year and upto three years vii) Over three years and upto five years viii) Over five years and upto seven years ix) Over seven years and upto ten years x) Over ten years xi) Non-sensitive The various items of rate sensitive assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet items shall be classified into various time-buckets. APPENDIX I
  • 20. Chapter-5: Credit Risk Management Credit risk is the possibility that a borrower or counter party will fail to meet agreed obligations. Globally, more than 50% of total risk elements in banks and FIs are Credit Risk alone. Thus managing credit risk for efficient management of a FI has gradually become the most crucial task. Credit risk may take the following forms:  In direct lease/term finance: rentals/principal/and or interest amount may not be repaid  In issuance of guarantees: applicant may fail to build up fund for settling claim, if any;  In documentary credits: applicant may fail to retire import documents and many others  In factoring: the bills receivables against which payments were made, may fail to be paid  In treasury operations: the payment or series of payments due from the counter parties under the respective contracts may not be forthcoming or ceases  In securities trading businesses: funds/ securities settlement may not be effected  In cross-border exposure: the availability and free transfer of foreign currency funds may either cease or restrictions may be imposed by the sovereign Credit risk management encompasses identification, measurement, matching mitigations, monitoring and control of the credit risk exposures to ensure that:  The individuals who take or manage risks clearly understand it  The organization’s Risk exposure is within the limits established by Board of Directors with respect to sector, group and country’s prevailing situation  Risk taking Decisions are in line with the business strategy and objectives set by BOD  The expected payoffs compensate the risks taken  Risk taking decisions are explicit and clear  Sufficient capital as a buffer is available to take risk Credit risk management needs to be a robust process that enables FIs to proactively manage facility portfolios in order to minimize losses and earn an acceptable level of return for shareholders. Central to this is a comprehensive IT system, which should have the ability to capture all key customer data, risk management and transaction information including trade & Forex. Given the fast changing, dynamic global economy and the increasing pressure of globalization, liberalization, and consolidation it is essential that FIs have robust credit risk management policies and procedures that are sensitive and responsive to these changes. The purpose of this document is to provide directional guidelines to the FIs that will improve the risk management culture, establish minimum standards for segregation of duties and responsibilities, and assist in the ongoing improvement of the FIs in Bangladesh. Credit risk management is of utmost importance to FIs, and as such, policies and procedures should be endorsed and strictly enforced by the MD/CEO and the BOD of the FI. 5.1. POLICY & STRATEGY GUIDELINES This section details fundamental credit risk management policies and strategies that are recommended for adoption by all FIs in Bangladesh. The guidelines contained herein outline general principles that are designed to govern the implementation of more detailed lending procedures and risk grading systems within individual FIs. It is the overall responsibility of FI’s Board to approve FI’s credit risk strategy and significant policies relating to credit risk and its management which should be based on the FI’s overall business strategy. To keep it current, the overall policy and strategy has to be reviewed by the Board, preferably annually. 5.1.1 Credit Risk Policy
  • 21. Every FI should have a credit risk policy document that should include risk identification, risk measurement, risk grading/ aggregation techniques, reporting and risk control/ mitigation techniques, documentation, legal issues and management of problem facilities. The senior management of the FI should develop and establish credit policies and credit administration procedures as a part of overall credit risk management framework and get those approved from Board. Such policies and procedures shall provide guidance to the staff on various types of lending including Corporate, SME, Consumer, Housing etc. Credit risk policies should:  Provide detailed and formalized credit evaluation/ appraisal process  Provide risk identification, measurement, monitoring and control  Define target markets, risk acceptance criteria, credit approval authority, credit origination/ maintenance procedures and guidelines for portfolio management  Be communicated to branches/controlling offices. All dealing officials should clearly understand the FI’s approach for credit sanction and should be held accountable for complying with established policies and procedures  Clearly spell out roles and responsibilities of units/staff involved in origination and management of credit In order to be effective, these policies must be clear and communicated down the line. Further any significant deviation/exception to these policies must be communicated to the top management/Board and corrective measures should be taken. It is the responsibility of senior management to ensure effective implementation of these policies duly approved by the Board. 5.2 Credit Risk Strategy  The very first purpose of FI’s credit strategy is to determine the risk appetite of the FI. Once it is determined the FI could develop a plan to optimize return while keeping credit risk within predetermined limits. It is essential that FIs give due consideration to their target market while devising credit risk strategy. The credit procedures should aim to obtain an in-depth understanding of the FI’s clients, their credentials & their businesses in order to fully know their customers.  Each FI should develop, with the approval of its Board, its own credit risk strategy or plan that establishes the objectives guiding the FI’s credit-granting activities and adopt necessary policies/ procedures for conducting such activities. This strategy should spell out clearly the organization’s credit appetite and the acceptable level of risk-reward trade- off for its activities  The strategy would, therefore, include a statement of the FI’s willingness to grant facilities based on the type of economic activity, geographical location, currency, market, maturity and anticipated profitability. This would necessarily translate into the identification of target markets and business sectors, preferred levels of diversification and concentration, the cost of capital in granting credit and the cost of bad debts  The strategy should delineate FI’s overall risk tolerance in relation to credit risk, the institution’s plan to grant credit based on various client segments and products, economic sectors, geographical location, currency and maturity  The strategy should provide pricing strategy and ensure that FI’s overall credit risk exposure is maintained at prudent levels and consistent with the available capital
  • 22.  The strategy should provide continuity in approach and take into account cyclic aspect of country’s economy and the resulting shifts in composition and quality of overall credit portfolio. While the strategy would be reviewed periodically and amended, as deemed necessary, it should be viable in long term and through various economic cycles  Senior management of a FI shall be responsible for implementing the credit risk strategy approved by the Board 5.3 LENDING GUIDELINES All FIs should have established “Lending Guidelines” that clearly outline the senior management’s view of business development priorities and the terms and conditions that should be adhered to in order for facilities to be approved. The Lending Guidelines should be updated at least annually to reflect changes in the economic outlook and the evolution of the FI’s facility portfolio, and be distributed to all lending/marketing officers. The Lending Guidelines should be approved by the Managing Director/CEO & Board of Directors of the FI based on the endorsement of the FI’s Head of Credit Risk Management and the Head of Business Units. Any departure or deviation from the Lending Guidelines should be explicitly identified in credit applications and a justification for approval provided. Approval of facilities that do not comply with Lending Guidelines should be restricted to the FI’s Head of Credit or Managing Director/CEO or Board of Directors. The Lending Guidelines should provide the key foundations for account officers/relationship managers (RM) to formulate their recommendations for approval, and should include the following: Industry and Business Segment Focus The Lending Guidelines should clearly identify the business/industry sectors that should constitute the majority of the FI’s facility portfolio. For each sector, a clear indication of the FI’s appetite for growth should be indicated (as an example, Textiles: Grow, Cement: Maintain, Construction: Shrink). This will provide necessary direction to the FI’s marketing staff. Types of Facilities The type of facilities that are permitted should be clearly indicated, such as Lease, Term Loan, Home Loan, and Working Capital etc. Single Borrower/Group Limits/Syndication Details of the FI’s Single Borrower/Group limits should be included as per Bangladesh Bank guidelines. FIs may wish to establish more conservative criteria in this regard. Sector Lending Caps An important element of credit risk management is to establish exposure limits for single obligors and group of connected obligors. FIs are expected to develop their own limit structure while remaining within the exposure limits set by Bangladesh Bank. The size of the limits should be based on the credit strength of the obligor, genuine requirement of credit, economic conditions and the institution’s risk tolerance. Appropriate limits should be set for respective products and activities. FIs may establish limits for a specific industry, economic sector or geographic regions to avoid concentration risk.
  • 23. Product Lending Caps FIs should establish a specific product exposure cap to avoid over concentration in any one product. Discouraged Business Types FIs should outline industries or lending activities that are discouraged. The FI may have segregated sectors to be discouraged based on the following: Facility Parameters Facility parameters (e.g., maximum size, maximum tenor, and covenant and security requirements) should be clearly stated. As a minimum, the following parameters should be adopted: - FIs should not grant facilities where the FI’s security position is inferior to that of any other financial institution. - Assets pledged as security should be properly insured. - Valuations of property taken as security should be performed prior to facilities being granted. A recognized 3rd party professional valuation firm should be appointed to conduct valuations. 5.3 CREDIT ASSESSMENT & RISK GRADING 5.3.1 Credit Assessment A thorough credit and risk assessment should be conducted prior to the granting of a facility, and at least annually thereafter for all facilities. The results of this assessment should be presented in a Credit Application that originates from the relationship manager/account officer (“RM”), and is reviewed by Credit Risk Management (CRM) for identification and probable mitigation of risks. The RM should be the owner of the customer relationship, and must be held responsible to ensure the accuracy of the entire credit application submitted for approval. RMs must be familiar with the FI’s Lending Guidelines and should conduct due diligence on new borrowers, principals, and guarantors. It is essential that RMs know their customers and conduct due diligence on new borrowers, principals, and guarantors to ensure such parties are in fact who they represent themselves to be. All FIs should have established Know Your Customer (KYC) and Money Laundering guidelines which should be adhered to at all times. Credit Applications should summaries the results of the RMs risk assessment and include, as a minimum, the following details: � Amount and type of facility(s) proposed � Purpose of facilities � Facility Structure (Tenor, Covenants, Repayment Schedule, Interest) � Security Arrangements � Government and Regulatory Policies � Economic Risks
  • 24. In addition, the following risk areas should be addressed: � Borrower Analysis. The majority shareholders, management team and group or affiliate companies should be assessed. Any issues regarding lack of management depth, complicated ownership structures or inter-group transactions should be addressed, and risks mitigated. � Industry Analysis. The key risk factors of the borrower’s industry should be assessed. Any issues regarding the borrower’s position in the industry, overall industry concerns or competitive forces should be addressed and the strengths and weaknesses of the borrower relative to its competition should be identified. � Supplier/Buyer Analysis. Any customer or supplier concentration should also be addressed, as these could have a significant impact on the future viability of the borrower. � Historical Financial Analysis. Preferably an analysis of a minimum of 3 years historical financial statements of the borrower should be presented. Wherereliance is placed on a corporate guarantor, guarantor financial statements should also be analyzed. The analysis should address the quality and sustainability of earnings, cash flow and the strength of the borrower’s balance sheet. Specifically, cash flow, leverage and profitability must be analyzed. � Projected Financial Performance. Where term facilities (tenor > 1 year) are being proposed, a projection of the borrower’s future financial performance should be provided, indicating an analysis of the sufficiency of cash flow to service debt repayments. Facilities should not be granted if projected cash flow is insufficient to repay debts. � Credit Background. Credit application should clearly state the status of the borrower in the CIB (Credit Information Bureau) report. The application should also contain liability status with other Banks and FI’s and also should obtain their opinion of past credit behavior. � Account Conduct. For existing borrowers, the historic performance in meeting repayment obligations (trade payments, cheques, interest and principal payments, etc) should be assessed. � Adherence to Lending Guidelines. Credit Applications should clearly state whether or not the proposed application is in compliance with the FI’s Lending Guidelines. The FI’s Head of Credit or Managing Director/CEO or Board should approve Credit Applications that do not adhere to the FI’s Lending Guidelines. � Mitigating Factors. Mitigating factors for risks identified in the credit assessment should be identified. Possible risks include, but are not limited to: margin sustainability and/or volatility, high debt load (leverage/gearing), overstocking or debtor issues; rapid growth, acquisition or expansion; new business line/product expansion; management changes or succession issues; customer or supplier concentrations; and lack of transparency or industry issues. � Facility Structure. The amounts and tenors of financing proposed should be justified based on the projected repayment ability and facility purpose. Excessive tenor or amount relative to business needs increases the risk of fund diversion and may adversely impact the borrower’s repayment ability. � Purpose of Credit. FIs have to make sure that the credit is used for the purpose it was borrowed. Where the obligor has utilized funds for purposes not shown in the original proposal, FIs should take steps to determine the implications on creditworthiness. In case of corporate facilities where borrower
  • 25. own group of companies such diligence becomes more important. FIs should classify such connected companies and conduct credit assessment on consolidated/group basis. � Project Implementation. In case of a large expansion, which constitutes investment of more than 30% of total capital of a company or for a green field project, project implementation risk should be thoroughly assessed. Project implementation risk may involve construction risk (Gestation period, regulatory and technical clearances, technology to be adopted, availability of infrastructure facilities) funding risk, and post project business, financial, and management risks. � Foreign Currency Fluctuation. Credit application should clearly state the assessment of foreign currency risk of the applicant and identify the mitigating factors for its exposure to foreign currency. � Security. A current valuation of collateral should be obtained and the quality and priority of security being proposed should be assessed internally and preferably by a third party valuer. Facilities should not be granted based solely on security. Adequacy and the extent of the insurance coverage should be assessed. � Type of Control on Cash Flow. The credit application should contain and assess if there is any control on the borrowers cash flow for securing the repayment. This may include payment assignment from export proceed, payment assignment from customers of the borrower etc. � Exit Option. Credit application should clearly state the exit option from the borrower in case of early identification of deterioration of grading of the borrower. � Name Lending. Credit proposals should not be unduly influenced by an over reliance on the sponsoring principal’s reputation, reported independent means, or their perceived willingness to inject funds into various business enterprises in case of need. These situations should be discouraged and treated with great caution. Rather, credit proposals and the granting of facilities should be based on sound fundamentals, supported by a thorough financial and risk analysis. 5.4 Risk Grading The Credit Risk Grading (CRG) is a collective definition based on the pre-specified scale and reflects the underlying credit-risk for a given exposure. A Credit Risk Grading deploys a number/ alphabet/ symbol as a primary summary indicator of risks associated with a credit exposure. Credit Risk Grading is the basic module for developing a Credit Risk Management system. Credit risk grading is an important tool for credit risk management as it helps the Financial Institutions to understand various dimensions of risk involved in different credit transactions. The aggregation of such grading across the borrowers, activities and the lines of business can provide better assessment of the quality of credit portfolio of a FI. The credit risk grading system is vital to take decisions both at the pre-sanction stage as well as post-sanction stage. At the pre-sanction stage, credit grading helps the sanctioning authority to decide whether to lend or not to lend, what should be the lending price, what should be the extent of exposure, what should be the appropriate credit facility, what are the various facilities, what are the various risk mitigation tools to put a cap on the risk level. At the post-sanction stage, the FI can decide about the depth of the review or renewal, frequency of review, periodicity of the grading, and other precautions to be taken. Risk grading should be assigned at the inception of lending, and updated at least annually. FIs should, however, review grading as and when adverse events occur. A separate function independent of facility
  • 26. origination should review risk grading. As part of portfolio monitoring, FIs should generate reports on credit exposure by risk grade. Adequate trend and migration analysis should also be conducted to identify any deterioration in credit quality. FIs may establish limits for risk grades to highlight concentration in particular grading bands. It is important that the consistency and accuracy of grading is examined periodically by a function such as an independent credit review group. 4.3.1 Functions of Credit Risk Grading Well-managed credit risk grading systems promote financial institution safety and soundness by facilitating informed decision-making. Grading systems measure credit risk and differentiate individual credits and groups of credits by the risk they pose. This allows FI management and examiners to monitor changes and trends in risk levels. The process also allows FI management to manage risk to optimize returns. Use of Credit Risk Grading � The Credit Risk Grading matrix allows application of uniform standards to credits to ensure a common standardized approach to assess the quality of individual obligor, credit portfolio of a unit, line of business, the FI as a whole. � CRG would provide a quantitative measurement of risk which portrays the risk level of a borrower and enables quick decision making, � As evident, the CRG outputs would be relevant for individual credit selection, wherein either a borrower or a particular exposure/facility is rated. The other decisions would be related to pricing (credit-spread) and specific features of the credit facility. These would largely constitute obligor level analysis. � Risk grading would also be relevant for surveillance and monitoring, internal MIS and assessing the aggregate risk profile of an FI. It is also relevant for portfolio level analysis. � CRG would provide a quantitative framework for assessing the provisioning requirement of a FI’s credit portfolio. Risk Grading for Corporate and SME � The proposed CRG scale is applicable for both new and existing borrowers. � It consists of 8 categories, of which categories 1 to 5 represent various grades of acceptable credit risk and 6 to 8 represent unacceptable credit risk. However, individual FI depending on their risk appetite may implement more stringent policy. Having considered the significance of credit risk grading, it becomes imperative for the financial system to carefully develop a credit risk grading model, which meets the objective outlined above. � The following Risk Grade Matrix is provided as an example. Refer also to the Risk Grade Scorecard attached as Appendix 1.2.2. The more conservative risk grade (higher) should be applied if there is a difference between the personal judgment and the Risk Grade Scorecard
  • 27. results. It is recognized that the FIs may have more or less Risk Grades, however, monitoring standards and account management must be appropriate given the assigned Risk Grade:
  • 28. The Early Alert Report should be completed in a timely manner by the RM and forwarded to CRM for approval to affect any downgrade. After approval, the report should be forwarded to Credit Administration, who is responsible to ensure the correct facility/borrower Risk Grades are updated on the system. The downgrading of an account should be done immediately when adverse information is noted, and should not be postponed until the annual review process. Risk Rating for Consumer Lending For consumer lending, FIs may adopt credit-scoring models for processing facility applications and monitoring credit quality. FIs should apply the above principles in the management of scoring models. Where the model is relatively new, FIs should continue to subject credit applications to rigorous review until the model has stabilized.
  • 29. 5.3 Ratings Review The rating review can be two-fold: � Continuous monitoring by those who assigned the grading. The Relationship Managers (RMs) generally have a close contact with the borrower and are expected to keep an eye on the financial stability of the borrower. In the event of and deterioration the grading are immediately revised /reviewed. � Normally CRG should be reviewed at least once in a year. For risk grades starting from 5 to 8, CRG should be reviewed in every six months. � Secondly the risk review functions of the FI or business lines also conduct periodical review of grading at the time of risk review of credit portfolio. 5.4 CREDIT RECOVERY The Recovery Unit (RU) of CRM should directly manage accounts with sustained deterioration (a Risk Rating of Sub Standard (6) or worse). FIs may wish to transfer EXIT accounts graded 4-5 to the RU for efficient exit based on recommendation of CRM and Corporate FI. Whenever an account is handed over from Relationship Management to RU, a Handover/Downgrade Checklist should be completed. The RU’s primary functions are: � Determine Account Action Plan/Recovery Strategy � Pursue all options to maximize recovery, including placing customers into receivership or liquidation as appropriate � Ensure adequate and timely loan loss provisions are made based on actual and expected losses � Regular review of grade 6 or worse accounts The management of problem facilities (NPLs) must be a dynamic process, and the associated strategy together with the adequacy of provisions must be regularly reviewed. A process should be established to share the lessons learned from the experience of credit losses in order to update the lending guidelines. 5.4.1 NPL Account Management All NPLs should be assigned to an Account Manager within the RU, who is responsible for coordinating and administering the action plan/recovery of the account, and should serve as the primary customer contact after the account is downgraded to substandard. Whilst some assistance from Corporate FI/Relationship Management may be sought, it is essential that the autonomy of the RU be maintained to ensure appropriate recovery strategies are implemented. 5.4.2 Account Transfer Procedures Within 7 days of an account being downgraded to substandard (grade 6), a Request for Action (RFA, Appendix 3.4.2A) and a handover/downgrade checklist (Appendix 3.4.1) should be completed by the RM and forwarded to RU for acknowledgment. The account should be assigned to an account manager within the RU, who should review all documentation, meet the customer, and prepare a Classified Loan Review Report (CLR, Appendix 3.4.2B) within 15 days of the transfer. The CLR should be approved by the Head of Credit, and copied to the Head of Corporate FI and to the Branch/office where the facility was originally sanctioned. This initial CLR should highlight any documentation issues, facility structuring weaknesses, proposed workout strategy, and should seek approval for any loan loss provisions that are necessary. Recovery Units should ensure that the following is carried out when an account is classified as Sub Standard or worse:
  • 30. � Facilities are withdrawn or repayment is demanded as appropriate. Anydrawings or advances should be restricted, and only approved after careful scrutiny and approval from appropriate authorities. � CIB reporting is updated according to Bangladesh Bank guidelines and the borrower’s Risk Grade is changed as appropriate � Loan loss provisions are taken based on Force Sale Value (FSV) � Prompt legal action is taken if the borrower is uncooperative 5.4.3 Rescheduling FI’s should follow clear guideline for rescheduling of their problem accounts and monitor accordingly Rescheduling of problem accounts should be aimed at a timely resolution of actual or expected problem accounts with a view to effecting maximum recovery within a reasonable period of time. Purpose of Rescheduling: (i) To provide for borrower’s changed business condition (ii) For better overdue management (iii) For amicable settlement of problem accounts Cases for Rescheduling: Rescheduling would be considered only under the following cases- (i) Overdue has been accumulated or likely to be accumulated due to change in business conditions for internal or external factors and the borrower is no way able to pay up the entire accumulated overdue in a single shot. (ii) The borrower should be in operation and the assets have a productive value and life for servicing the outstanding liabilities. (iii) The borrower must be capable of and willing to pay as per revised arrangement. Modes of Rescheduling: Rescheduling can be done through adopting one or more of the following means. (i) Extension of financing term keeping lending rate unchanged (ii) Reduction of lending rate keeping financing term unchanged (iii) Both reduction of lending rate and extension of financing term (iv) Bodily shifting of payment schedule (v) Deferment of payment for a short-term period with or without extending the maturity date (this may be a temporary relief to prevent the inevitable collapse of a company). However, under any circumstances reschedule period must not exceed economic life of the asset. Analysis of Rescheduling Case and decision on different modes of rescheduling: An account, which has been going through liquidity crisis, may be considered for rescheduling after identifying symptoms, causes and magnitude of the problem. For rescheduling an account, the criteria mentioned in Bangladesh Bank guideline, if any has to be followed strictly. Post Rescheduling Requirements: � Rescheduling of a contract must require prior approval of CRM and management � All rescheduled accounts are to be kept in a separate watch list so that post rescheduling performance of the accounts can be monitored closely Procedural Guidelines � An individual account cannot be rescheduled more than three times 5.4.4 Non Performing Loan (NPL) Monitoring
  • 31. On a quarterly basis, a Classified Loan Review (CLR) should be prepared by the RU Account Manager to update the status of the action/recovery plan, review and assess the adequacy of provisions, and modify the FI’s strategy as appropriate. The Board may decide the level of authority for approving the CLR based on percentage of equity. 5.4.5 NPL Provisioning and Write Off The guidelines established by Bangladesh Bank for CIB reporting, provisioning and write off of bad and doubtful debts, and suspension of interest should be followed in all cases. These requirements are the minimum, and FIs are encouraged to adopt more stringent provisioning/write off policies. Regardless of the length of time a facility is past due, provisions should be raised against the actual and expected losses at the time they are estimated. The approval to take provisions, write offs, or release of provisions/upgrade of an account should be restricted to the Head of Credit or MD/CEO based on recommendation from the Recovery Unit. The Request for Action (RFA) or CLR reporting format should be used to recommend provisions, write-offs or release/upgrades. The RU Account Manager should determine the Force Sale Value (FSV) for accounts grade 6 or worse. Force Sale Value is generally the amount that is expected to be realized through the liquidation of collateral held as security or through the available operating cash flows of the business, net of any realization costs. Any shortfall of the Force Sale Value compared to total facility outstanding should be fully provided for once an account is downgraded to grade 7. Where the customer is not cooperative, no value should be assigned to the operating cash flow in determining Force Sale Value. Force Sale Value and provisioning levels should be updated as and when new information is obtained, but as a minimum, on a quart