SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of March 2021

 

Commission File Number: 001-14014

 

CREDICORP LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English))

 

Of our subsidiary

Banco de Credito del Peru:

Calle Centenario 156

La Molina

Lima 12, Peru

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x     Form 40-F ¨

 

 Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

 

 Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2, 2021

 

 

 

Securities and Exchange Commission - SEC

 

Re.: MATERIAL EVENT

 

 

Dear Sirs:

 

Please find attached a copy of the audited consolidated financial statements of Credicorp Ltd. (the Company”) and its subsidiaries, for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2020, including the report of the external independent auditors Gaveglio Aparicio y Asociados Sociedad Civil de Responsabilidad Limitada, members of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Peru, approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in its session held on February 25, 2021, and which will be presented to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 31,2021.

 

The information in this Form 6-K (including any exhibit hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘Exchange Act’) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Miriam Böttger

Authorized Representative

Credicorp Ltd.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: March 2, 2021

        

 

CREDICORP LTD.

(Registrant)

 
     
  By:  /s/ Miriam Böttger  
    Miriam Böttger  
    Authorized Representative  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CREDICORP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

 

 

 

CREDICORP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

CONTENTS Pages
   
Independent auditor’s report 1 - 8
   
Consolidated statement of financial position 9
   
Consolidated statement of income 10 - 11
   
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 12
   
Consolidated statement of changes in net equity 13 -14
   
Consolidated statement of cash flows 15 - 18
   
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 19 - 197

 

US$ = United States dollar
S/ = Sol

 

 

 

 

(A free translation of the original in Spanish)

 

Independent auditor’s report

 

To the Shareholders

Credicorp Ltd. and subsidiaries

 

Our opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Credicorp Ltd. and subsidiaries (the Group) as at December 31, 2020, their consolidated financial performance and consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

 

What we have audited

 

The Group’s consolidated financial statements comprise:

 

the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2020;

the consolidated statement of income for the year then ended;

the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended;

the consolidated statement of changes in net equity for the year then ended;

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and

the Notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of the significant accounting policies.

 

Basis for opinion

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

 

Independence

 

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code of Ethics) and the ethical requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics issued by the Board of Deans of the Institutes of Peruvian Certified Public Accountants, which are relevant for our audit of the consolidated financial statements. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code of Ethics and the ethical requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics issued by the Board of Deans of the Institutes of Peruvian Certified Accountants.

 

 

 

 

Our audit approach

 

Overview

 

  An audit is designed to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. Errors may arise due to error or fraud. These are considered material if, individually or in total, they could reasonably influence the economic decisions that users make based on the consolidated financial statements.
The scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our procedures was determined by our risk assessment that the consolidated financial statements may contain material errors, whether due to fraud or error. We carried out our audit procedures based on the legal entities considered financially significant in the context of the Group, with a combination of full scope audits and specified procedures audit to achieve the desired level of evidence at a consolidated level.

Key Audit Matters (KAM) are those which, in our professional judgment, were the most significants in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period:

 

•        Information technology environment;

•        Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio; and

•        Valuation of the mathematical reserves of annuities.

 

As part of the design of our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered the cases where management has made subjective judgments; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates that involve making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including, among other matters, consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material misstatement in the financial statements due to fraud.

 

How we designed the scope of our audit of the Group

 

We have designed the scope of our audit in order to be able to carry out sufficient work to permit us to issue an opinion regarding the consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls and the economic sector in which the Group operates.

 

Our audit for the year ended December 31, 2020 does not present significant changes in relation with the prior year audit; thus, in establishing the general approach for the Group audit, we determined the type of work that required to be done on the components, based mainly on individual legal entities. In that sense, we consider Banco de Crédito del Perú S.A. and Mibanco, Banco de la Microempresa S.A., are significant components based on their individual contributions to profit before tax, as well as Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. based on the significant risk related to the valuation of the mathematical reserves of annuities. Additionally, we have considered the individual work carried out in each subsidiary.

 

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The audit of the subsidiaries includes work performed in other countries within the region, such as Panama, Chile, Colombia and Bolivia. For said components, we determined the level of audit work that would need to be performed in auditing those entities in order to conclude as to whether sufficient and appropriate audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a whole. This includes regular communications with the other PwC firms during the entire year, the issue of instructions, review of the work of the auditors of components by the key members of the engagement team and a review of the results of their audit main procedures including the nature, timing and extent of the work that affect the audit opinion on the Group.

 

Key Audit Matters (KAM)

 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. The scope of our audit and the key audit matters have not changed significantly in relation to the prior. The audit matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not express a separate opinion on these matters.

 

Key Audit Matters (KAM) How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Information technology environment

Credicorp Ltd. and subsidiaries are highly dependent on their technology structure, both for processing their transactions, as well as for the fair preparation and presentation of their consolidated financial statements, which leads us to consider the information technology environment as an important area of focus in our audit.

 

Technology is critical for the evolution of the Group’s core businesses and significant investments have been made in systems and the IT environment, including cybersecurity.

 

The Group has technological infrastructure in place to support its business activities, as well as ongoing plans for the improvement and maintenance of the access management and changes in the respective systems and applications, the development of new programs, automated controls and automated components in the relevant business processes. Controls to authorize, restrict and cancel accesses to the technology environment and program changes are fundamental for mitigating the potential risk of fraud or error based on the misuse or improper change in the systems of the Group, thus ensuring the integrity of the financial information and accounting records.

 

The Group has an information technology structure, which comprises more than one technology environment with different processes and segregated controls; furthermore, it is currently in a continuous digital transformation process and changes at the structural, functional and third-party support level, a situation that leads to an increase in the risks associated with information security and cybersecurity, which may eventually affect the operational continuity of the Group companies and/or their reputation.

With the participation of specialists in systems audit, we evaluated and tested the design and operational effectiveness of information technology the general controls. Although the purpose of our audit is not to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Information Technology (IT) controls, we reviewed the Group’s framework of governance of IT and the key controls on the management of access to programs and data, the development of and changes in programs, the IT operations and we evaluated the mechanisms implemented by the Group in response to possible cybersecurity events as well as segregation of duties, including compensating controls, when necessary.

 

The IT environment and the controls established by management, combined with the testing of key controls, including compensating controls, which we have applied and the substantive testing we perform, provide us with a reasonable basis for placing reliance on the integrity and reliability of the information generated for the preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we have validated the existence of mechanisms for the mitigation of technology risks and cyber-attacks as well as preventive measures in place to ensure the continuous operation of its security and access controls, personnel awareness-raising campaigns in matters of security, identity and access management, among others, all of which contribute to the mitigation of cybersecurity risks.

 

 

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Key Audit Matter (KAM)  How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Additionally, during 2020, a substantial part of the Group’s team has carried out its activities remotely, generating the need to adapt processes and technology infrastructure to maintain continuity of operations.

 

The lack of a suitable general technology control environment and its dependent controls could trigger incorrect processing of critical information used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 
Key Audit Matter (KAM)  How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio (Notes  3 f; 3 i; 7 and 34.1 to the consolidated financial statements

The amount recognized as provision for credit losses on loan portfolio is S/10,435.6 million at December 31, 2020.

 

Provisions for the expected credit losses are measured at each reporting date using a three-stage model of expected credit losses based on the deterioration of the credit quality of the instrument from inception.

 

Measurement of the expected credit loss is based on the probability of default (PD), the loss-given default (LGD), and the exposure at default (EAD), updated at the reporting date and considering the expected macroeconomic effects. For determination of the allowance for loan losses, management has developed specific methodologies including several assumptions and judgments, among which are, the financial situation of the counterparty, the estimated recoverable amounts, and the recoverable amounts of guarantees and adverse effects due to changes in the political and economic environments.

 

The expected credit loss model reflects the present value of all events of decline in the value resulting from events of default (i) during the first twelve months or (ii) during the expected life of the financial instrument based on its significant increase of credit risk. The expected credit loss considers multiple scenarios based on reasonable and supportable forecasts.

 

We obtained an understanding of the process implemented by the Group in its analysis of the qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under IFRS 9; relying on the assistance of our specialists, we also performed audit procedures related to compliance with the requirements of such a standard.

 

Our work on the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses has focused on the evaluation and testing of the design and operational effectiveness of the key controls over the data inputs, assumptions and calculation of the allowance for loan losses. These key controls included, among others: i) the integrity of the data base and the auxiliary systems; ii) models and assumptions adopted by management to determine the value of the portfolio of recoverable loans; iii) changes in significant increase of credit risk; iv) the follow up and valuation of the guarantees; v) the validation and approval of the model and the results of provisions calculation by management; and vi) preparation and disclosure in Notes to the consolidated financial statements. Additionally, we tested information technology controls over the data extraction and calculation of the allowance.

 

We focused our audit on the following aspects, among others:

 

•       Review of the accounting policies and methodological framework implemented by the Group for adequacy with IFRS9;

 

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Key Audit Matter (KAM)  How our audit addressed the key audit matter

The use of different techniques and assumptions of the model could result in significantly different provisions. Furthermore, credit risk management is complex and depends on the database being reliable and complete.

 

Additionally, Management has reviewed its internal credit risk methodological models, in order to respond to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19, carrying out certain procedures, such as: (i) conducting customer surveys to assign them a granular risk level in line with actual observed data that complements the assumptions used; (ii) LGD estimates were updated with assumptions, recovery costs and payments from clients in arrears, to see the impact on recoveries, which were affected by delays in lawsuits and deterioration of guarantees; and, (iii) the macroeconomic projections were updated, collecting a better expectation for 2021 under the context of COVID-19, as well as the weights of the scenarios for 2020.

 

As a result, this was an area of focus in our audit.

•      Evaluation of the reasonableness of the models and principal assumptions used for the calculation of the expected credit losses;

•      Evaluation of whether the data used to estimate the provision are complete and accurate; and

•      Review and independent re-performance of the calculation based on a sample of allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2020.

 

Regarding the updates made by Management to respond to the uncertainty of COVID-19, we carried out:

•      General understanding of updates in the models and main assumptions used, as well as in the review of the new controls implemented.

•      Review of the reasonableness of the main assumptions and judgments associated with the determination of the parameters and phases of the calculation.

•      Review of the accuracy and integrity of the data used.

 

We consider that the criteria and assumptions adopted by management in implementing IFRS 9 for determining the allowance for loan losses are reasonable and consistent with the disclosures included in the consolidated financial statements. This criteria and assumptions were considered in the relevant context of the consolidated financial statements. 

 

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Key Audit Matter (KAM)  How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Valuation of the mathematical reserves for annuities (Notes 3 e;16 and 34.8 to the consolidated financial statements)

The amount recognized as mathematical reserves for annuities is S/6,806.1 million at December 31, 2020.

 

The valuation of the Group’s mathematical reserves depends on some key subjective assumptions regarding future events. The valuation of the liabilities generated by insurance contracts is made based on the actuarial assumptions and data used in the calculation.

 

Some of the key actuarial economic assumptions used in the valuation of these reserves are critical and include, among others, the discount rate, the life expectancy of the population and the future expenses to be incurred to maintain the existing policies.

 

Minor changes in each of these key assumptions could result in significant impacts in the valuation of the obligations for those insurance contracts and in the respective impacts reflected in the consolidated statement of income.

 

Considering the above, this accounting estimate was a critical matter in our audit.

 

We obtained an understanding and tested key controls in the processes of determining mathematical reserves and the related processes, to analyze the actuarial and economic assumptions, as well as the data used in the calculations. We identified that the key controls related to the determination of the assumptions and the methodology of the calculation, were designed, implemented and operate effectively.

 

We held meetings with financial, treasury and actuarial management in order to obtain an understanding of the judgments and criteria used to determine the key actuarial economic assumptions used in the calculation of the mathematical life insurance reserves.

 

We have reviewed the adequacy of the actuarial and economic assumptions as a whole. With the involvement of actuarial specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness and consistency of the actuarial assumptions in an unbiased manner, including questioning management’s rationale on major criteria and judgments used; as a result, we consider that they are reasonable. Our evaluation included references to independent comparative data.

 

Based on the results of our audit procedures, we consider that the assumptions applied and criteria used to determine the estimates used by Group’s management, in determining the amounts recognized as mathematical life insurance reserves, are reasonable in the context of the consolidated financial statements.

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Responsibilities of management and those charged with Corporate Governance for the consolidated financial statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, the matters related to the going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting, unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

 

Those charged with Corporate Governance of Credicorp Ltd. and its subsidiaries are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.

 

 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

 

Identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error; and designed and performed audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtained audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Obtained an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Credicorp Ltd. and its subsidiaries’ internal control.

Evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.

Concluded on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, nothing has come to our attention regarding the existence of material uncertainty related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of Credicorp Ltd. and its subsidiaries to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Credicorp Ltd. and its subsidiaries to cease to continue as a going concern.

Evaluated the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

 

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Obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We were responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

 

We communicated with those charged with Corporate Governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identified during our audit.

 

We also provided those charged with Corporate Governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and we have communicated to them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, including the respective safeguards.

 

From the matters communicated with those charged with Corporate Governance, we determined those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We have described these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.

 

 

 

Lima, February 25, 2021

 

Gaveglio Aparicio y Asociados 

 

Countersigned by

 

/s/ Carlos González Gonzáles(partner)

Carlos González Gonzáles

Peruvian Public Accountant

Registration No. 50403

 

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CREDICORP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

   Note   2020   2019 
        S/(000)   S/(000) 
Assets               
                
Cash and due from banks:               
Non-interest-bearing        8,176,612    6,177,356 
Interest-bearing        28,576,382    19,809,406 
    4    36,752,994    25,986,762 
                
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing   5(a)    2,394,302    4,288,524 
                
Investments:               
At fair value through profit or loss   6(a)    6,467,471    3,850,762 
                
At fair value through other comprehensive income        42,746,061    24,614,050 
At fair value through other comprehensive income pledged as collateral        997,828    1,588,673 
    6(b)    43,743,889    26,202,723 
                
Amortized cost        2,196,220    1,907,738 
Amortized cost pledged as collateral        2,766,162    1,569,308 
    6(c)    4,962,382    3,477,046 
                
Loans, net:   7           
Loans, net of unearned income        137,659,885    115,609,679 
Allowance for loan losses        (9,898,760)   (5,123,962)
         127,761,125    110,485,717 
                
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss   8    823,270    620,544 
Premiums and other policies receivable   9(a)   937,223    838,731 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers   9(b)   919,419    791,704 
Property, furniture and equipment, net   10    1,374,875    1,428,173 
Due from customers on acceptances        455,343    535,222 
Intangible assets and goodwill, net   11    2,639,297    2,532,087 
Right-of-use assets, net   12(a)   702,928    821,840 
Deferred tax assets, net   19(c)   1,693,655    520,848 
Other assets   13    5,777,990    5,478,657 
Total assets       237,406,163   187,859,340 
                
Liabilities               
                
Deposits and obligations:   14           
Non-interest-bearing        47,623,119    28,316,170 
Interest-bearing        94,742,383    83,689,215 
         142,365,502    112,005,385 
                
Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending   5(b)    27,923,617    7,678,016 
Due to banks and correspondents   15    5,978,257    8,841,732 
Banker’s acceptances outstanding        455,343    535,222 
Accounts payable to reinsurers   9(b)    338,446    216,734 
Lease liabilities   12(b)    750,578    830,153 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   3(f)(v)    561,602    493,700 
Technical reserves for insurance claims and premiums   16    11,675,076    9,950,233 
Bonds and notes issued   17    16,319,407    14,946,363 
Deferred tax liabilities, net   19(c)    105,529    134,204 
Other liabilities   13    5,487,159    5,481,288 
Total liabilities        211,960,516    161,113,030 
                
Equity, net   18           
Equity attributable to Credicorp´s equity holders:               
Capital stock        1,318,993    1,318,993 
Treasury stock        (208,433)   (207,839)
Capital surplus        192,625    226,037 
Reserves        21,429,635    19,437,645 
Other reserves        1,865,898    1,088,189 
Retained earnings (losses)        347,152    4,374,935 
         24,945,870    26,237,960 
                
Non-controlling interest        499,777    508,350 
Total equity, net        25,445,647    26,746,310 
                
Total liabilities and net equity        237,406,163    187,859,340 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statement.

 

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CREDICORP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

 

   Note   2020   2019   2018 
         S/(000)    S/(000)    S/(000) 
Interest and similar income   22    11,547,648    12,381,664    11,522,634 
Interest and similar expenses   22    (2,976,306)   (3,289,913)   (3,033,529)
Net interest, similar income and expenses        8,571,342    9,091,751    8,489,105 
                     
Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio   7(c)    (6,080,289)   (2,100,091)   (1,814,898)
Recoveries of written-off loans        159,781    254,155    283,190 

Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio, net of recoveries

        (5,920,508)   (1,845,936)   (1,531,708)
                     

Net interest, similar income and expenses, after provision for credit losses on loan portfolio

        2,650,834    7,245,815    6,957,397 
                     
Other income                    
Commissions and fees   23    2,912,778    3,232,781    3,126,857 
Net gain on foreign exchange transactions        622,783    748,382    737,954 
Net gain on securities   24    523,082    546,814    242,829 
Net gain on derivatives held for trading        40,789    6,043    13,262 
Net gain from exchange differences        19,804    19,520    16,022 
Others   29    286,981    344,229    273,882 
Total other income        4,406,217    4,897,769    4,410,806 
                     
Insurance underwriting result                    
Net premiums earned   25    2,428,060    2,394,243    2,061,481 
Net claims incurred for life, general and health insurance contracts   26    (1,708,113)   (1,531,418)   (1,212,198)
Acquisition cost        (361,814)   (365,848)   (380,310)
Total insurance underwriting result        358,133    496,977    468,973 
                     
Other expenses                    
Salaries and employee benefits   27    (3,312,954)   (3,411,023)   (3,219,875)
Administrative expenses   28    (2,386,108)   (2,361,117)   (2,317,829)
Depreciation and amortization   10 and 11(a)    (497,910)   (455,033)   (429,122)
Impairment loss on goodwill   11(b)    (63,978)       (38,189)
Depreciation for right-of-use assets   12(a)    (172,005)   (169,406)    
Others   29    (758,068)   (268,469)   (239,947)
Total other expenses        (7,191,023)   (6,665,048)   (6,244,962)

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (CONTINUED)

 

   Note   2020   2019   2018 
         S/(000)    S/(000)    S/(000) 
Profit before income tax        224,161    5,975,513    5,592,214 
Income tax   19(b)    109,977    (1,623,182)   (1,520,909)
Net profit       334,138   4,352,331   4,071,305 
                     
Attributable to:                    
Credicorp’s equity holders        346,894    4,265,304    3,983,865 
Non-controlling interest        (12,756)   87,027    87,440 
        334,138    4,352,331    4,071,305 
                     
Net basic and dilutive earnings per share attributable to Credicorp’s equity holders (in Soles):                    
                     
Basic   30    4.37    53.66    50.13 
Diluted   30    4.36    53.53    49.99 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statement.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

 

       2020   2019   2018 
         S/(000)    S/(000)    S/(000) 
Net profit for the year        334,138    4,352,331    4,071,305 
Other comprehensive income:                    
To be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:                    
                     
Net gain (loss) on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income   18(d)    714,362    1,064,859    (642,505)
Income tax   18(d)    (11,717)   (22,259)   11,831 
         702,645    1,042,600    (630,674)
                     
Net movement on cash flow hedges   18(d)    (16,402)   (37,851)   41,241 
Income tax   18(d)    3,933    10,290    (10,942)
         (12,469)   (27,561)   30,299 
                     
Other reserves   18(d)    (263,820)   (666,556)    
Income tax   18(d)    26,846         
         (236,974)   (666,556)    
                     
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations   18(d)    258,271    (58,323)   45,655 
                     
Net movement in hedges of net investments in foreign businesses   18(d)    (1,219)        
         257,052    (58,323)   45,655 
                     
Total        710,254    290,160    (554,720)
                     
Not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:                    
                     
Net gain in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income   18(d)    73,270    91,512    20,971 
Income tax   18(d)    3,414    5,999    (168)
         76,684    97,511    20,803 
                     
Total        76,684    97,511    20,803 
                     
Total other comprehensive income   18(d)   786,938   387,671   (533,917)
                     
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax        1,121,076    4,740,002    3,537,388 
                     
Attributable to:                    
Credicorp’s equity holders        1,124,603    4,645,040    3,455,682 
Non-controlling interest        (3,527)   94,962    81,706 
         1,121,076    4,740,002    3,537,388 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

 

   Attributable to Credicorp’s equity holders.         
                       Other reserves                 
       Treasury  stock           Instruments
that will
not be reclassified to income
   Instruments that will be reclassified to the
consolidated statement of income
                 
   Capital stock   Shares of the Group   Share-based payment   Capital surplus   Reserves  

Investments in equity instruments

  

Investments in debt instruments

   Cash flow hedge reserve   Insurance reserves   Foreign currency translation reserve   Retained earnings   Total   Non-controlling interest  

Total net equity

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Balances as of January 1, 2018 - Restated   1,318,993    (204,398)   (4,539)   271,948    14,647,709    431,711    853,747    (32,781)   –-    (16,041)   4,298,578    21,564,927    497,136    22,062,063 
Changes in equity in 2018 -                                                                      
Net profit for the year                                           3,983,865    3,983,865    87,440    4,071,305 
Other comprehensive income, Note 18(d)                       20,840    (624,277)   29,620        45,634        (528,183)   (5,734)   (533,917)
Total comprehensive income                       20,840    (624,277)   29,620        45,634    3,983,865    3,455,682    81,706    3,537,388 

Transfer of retained earnings to reserves, Note 18(c)

                   2,933,617                        (2,933,617)            
Dividend distribution, Note 18(e)                                           (1,130,427)   (1,130,427)       (1,130,427)

Dividends paid to interest non-controlling of subsidiaries

                                                   (45,134)   (45,134)
Acquisition of non-controlling interest                                           (70,046)   (70,046)   (104,426)   (174,472)
Purchase of treasury stock, Note 18(b)           (1,869)   (93,544)                               (95,413)       (95,413)
Share-based payment transactions           2,767    67,790    17,230                            87,787        87,787 
Others       45                                    26,688    26,733    (2,449)   24,284 
Balances as of December 31, 2018   1,318,993    (204,353)   (3,641)   246,194    17,598,556    452,551    229,470    (3,161)       29,593    4,175,041    23,839,243    426,833    24,266,076 
                                                                       
Changes in equity in 2019 -                                                                      
Net profit for the year                                           4,265,304    4,265,304    87,027    4,352,331 
Other comprehensive income, Note 18(d)                       97,514    1,026,518    (26,943)   (658,491)   (58,862)       379,736    7,935    387,671 
Total comprehensive income                       97,514    1,026,518    (26,943)   (658,491)   (58,862)   4,265,304    4,645,040    94,962    4,740,002 

Transfer of retained earnings to reserves, Note 18(c)

                   1,858,811                        (1,858,811)            
Dividend distribution, Note 18(e)                                           (1,595,229)   (1,595,229)       (1,595,229)

Dividends paid to interest non-controlling of subsidiaries

                                                   (52,971)   (52,971)
Additional dividends                   (31,268)                       (606,824)   (638,092)       (638,092)
Purchase of treasury stock, Note 18(b)           (1,814)   (101,411)                               (103,225)       (103,225)
Share-based payment transactions           2,004    81,254    11,546                            94,804        94,804 
Acquisition of subsidiaries, Note 2(a)                                                   74,392    74,392 
Others       (35)                                   (4,546)   (4,581)   (34,866)   (39,447)
Balances as of December 31, 2019   1,318,993    (204,388)   (3,451)   226,037    19,437,645    550,065    1,255,988    (30,104)   (658,491)   (29,269)   4,374,935    26,237,960    508,350    26,746,310 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY (CONTINUED)

 

   Attributable to Credicorp’s equity holders.         
                       Other reserves                 
        Treasury  stock             Instruments that will not be reclassified to income                     
   Capital stock   Shares of the Group   Share-based payment   Capital surplus   Reserves  

Investments in equity instruments

  

Investments

in debt instruments

   Cash flow hedge reserve   Insurance reserves   Foreign currency translation reserve   Retained earnings   Total   Non-controlling interest  

Total net

equity

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Balances as of December 31, 2019   1,318,993    (204,388)   (3,451)   226,037    19,437,645    550,065    1,255,988    (30,104)   (658,491)   (29,269)   4,374,935    26,237,960    508,350    26,746,310 
Changes in equity in 2020 -                                                                      
Net profit for the year                                           346,894    346,894    (12,756)   334,138 
Other comprehensive income, Note 18(d)                       76,849    688,831    (12,217)   (234,107)   258,353        777,709    9,229    786,938 
Total comprehensive income                       76,849    688,831    (12,217)   (234,107)   258,353    346,894    1,124,603    (3,527)   1,121,076 

Transfer of retained earnings to reserves, Note 18(c)

                   1,977,091                        (1,977,091)            
Dividend distribution, Note 18(e)                                           (2,392,844)   (2,392,844)       (2,392,844)

Dividends paid to interest non-controlling of subsidiaries

                                                   (32,273)   (32,273)
Additional dividends                                                        
Purchase of treasury stock, Note 18(b)           (3,418)   (148,543)                               (151,961)       (151,961)
Sale of treasury stocks, Note 18(b)       62                                        62        62 
Share-based payment transactions           2,762    115,131    14,899                            132,792        132,792 
Others                                           (4,742)   (4,742)   27,227    22,485 
Balances as of December 31, 2020   1,318,993    (204,326)   (4,107)   192,625    21,429,635    626,914    1,944,819    (42,321)   (892,598)   229,084    347,152    24,945,870    499,777    25,445,647 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statement.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

 

   Note   2020   2019   2018 
         S/000    S/000    S/000 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS FROM OPERATING   ACTIVITIES                    
Net profit for the year        334,138    4,352,331    4,071,305 
                     
Adjustment to reconcile net profit to net cash arising from operating activities:                    
Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio   7(c)    6,080,289    2,100,091    1,814,898 
Impact of fair value of portfolio with change in effective rate        326,691         
Depreciation and amortization   10 and 11(a)    497,910    455,033    429,122 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets   12(a)    172,005    160,406     
Depreciation of investment properties   13(e)    7,018    6,727    7,405 
Deferred (income) tax expense   19(b)    (1,147,311)   (52,435)   91,101 
Adjustment of technical reserves   25(a)    758,274    761,970    713,433 
Net gain on securities   24    (523,082)   (546,814)   (242,829)
Impairment loss on goodwill   11(b)    63,978        38,189 
Provision for sundry risks   13(f)    140,897    27,272    42,236 
(Gain) loss on financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss   25(a)    (115,627)   (93,664)   53,935 
Net gain of trading derivatives        (40,789)   (6,043)   (13,262)
Net Income from sale of property, furniture and equipment   29    (8,523)   (16,869)   (54,952)
(Gain) loss net from sale of seized and recovered assets   29    (728)   9,617    3,411 
Expense for share-based payment transactions   27    103,632    120,062    106,865 
Net gain from sale of written-off portfolio        (35,638)   (106,835)   (60,663)
Intangible losses due to withdrawals and dismissed projects   29    40,342    22,492     
Others        33,827    (19,840)   (16,022)
Net changes in assets and liabilities                    
Net (increase) decrease in assets:                    
Loans        (20,593,548)   (6,767,721)   (10,236,155)
Investments at fair value through profit or loss        (2,197,109)   (206,534)   530,918 
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income        (15,904,097)   771,680    (837,699)
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings        2,137,262    (265,157)   3,604,105 
Sale of written off portfolio        36,921    193,770    60,663 
Other assets        (335,229)   (1,142,133)   (1,078,163)

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

 

                 
   Note   2020   2019   2018 
         S/000    S/000    S/000 
Net increase (decrease) in liabilities                    
Deposits and obligations        25,856,151    7,457,393    5,583,328 
Due to Banks and correspondents        (3,143,279)   426,411    267,383 
Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending        20,200,747    (1,714,532)   (4,069,121)
Bonds and notes issued        (96,199)   670,877    (1,264,573)
Short-term and low-value lease payments        (74,016)   (63,047)    
Other liabilities        1,274,759    1,567,333    1,310,271 
Income tax paid        (1,162,843)   (1,168,130)   (1,106,700)
Net cash flow from operating activities        12,686,823    6,933,711    (251,571)
                     
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Revenue from sale of property, furniture and equipment        22,956    35,355    95,063 
Revenue from sale of investment property        78    38,969    25,552 
Revenue from sales and reimbursement of investment to amortized cost        1,600,519    3,256,332    4,083,902 
Purchase of property, furniture and equipment   10    (98,120)   (134,776)   (181,459)
Purchase of investment property   13(e)    (26,533)   (33,321)   (49,519)
Purchase of intangible assets   11(a)    (535,241)   (371,957)   (419,789)
Purchase of investment at amortized cost        (2,837,015)   (1,688,443)   (3,613,093)
 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash received   2(a)        (375,952)    
Net cash flows from investing activities        (1,873,356)   726,207    (59,343)
                     
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Dividends paid   18(e)    (2,392,844)   (1,595,229)   (1,130,427)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest of subsidiaries        (32,273)   (52,971)   (45,134)
Additional dividends   18(e)        (638,092)    
Principal payments of leasing contracts        (163,392)   (147,841)    
Interest payments of leasing contracts        (32,295)   (37,438)    
Subordinated bonds        684,243    (977,009)    
Purchase of treasury stock   18(b)    (151,899)   (103,225)   (95,413)
Acquisition of non-controlling interest                (174,472)
Net cash flows from financing activities        (2,088,460)   (3,551,805)   (1,445,446)

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

 

   Note   2020   2019   2018 
         S/000    S/000    S/000 
Net increase (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents  before effect of changes in exchange rate        8,725,007    4,108,113    (1,756,360)
                     
Effect of changes in exchange rate of cash and cash equivalents        2,034,718    (294,874)   704,966 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period        25,974,042    22,160,803    23,212,197 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period        36,733,767    25,974,042    22,160,803 
                     
Additional information from cash flows                    
Interest received        11,161,316    12,349,495    11,469,209 
Interest paid        (2,959,525)   (3,193,536)   (3,034,140)
                     
Transactions that do not represent cash flow                    
Recognition of lease operations        (118,912)   852,800     
                     
Reclassification from investments at amortized cost to fair value with changes in equity            241,656     

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

 

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

 

      

Changes that generate

cash flows

   Changes that do not generate cash flows       
2020 

As of January

1, 2020

  

New

issues

  

Amortization

of principal

  

Exchange

difference

  

Changes in

fair value

   Discontinuing of hedge   Others  

As of December

31, 2020

 
    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000 
Subordinated bonds:                                        
Amortized cost   4,387,743    3,222,663    (2,538,420)   396,089            (86,752)   5,381,323 
    4,387,743    3,222,663    (2,538,420)   396,089            (86,752)   5,381,323 

 

       

Changes that generate

cash flows

   Changes that do not generate cash flows       
2019 

As of January

1, 2019

  

New

issues

  

Amortization

of principal

  

Exchange

difference

  

Changes in

fair value

   Discontinuing of hedge   Others  

As of December

31, 2019

 
    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000 
Subordinated bonds:                                        
Amortized cost   5,424,401        (977,009)   (69,875)   421        9,805    4,387,743 
    5,424,401        (977,009)   (69,875)   421        9,805    4,387,743 

 

       

Changes that generate

cash flows

   Changes that do not generate cash flows       
2018 

As of January

1, 2018

  

New

issues

  

Amortization

of principal

  

Exchange

difference

  

Changes in

fair value

   Discontinuing of hedge (*)   Others  

As of December

31, 2018

 
    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000    S/000 
Subordinated bonds:   2,257,516            183,791    164    2,951,813    31,117    5,424,401 
Amortized cost   2,989,873            17,210    (55,270)   (2,951,813)        
    5,247,389            201,001    (55,106)       31,117    5,424,401 
                                         
Fair value hedge   (34,290)       (9,245)   (293)   31,185        12,643     

 

(*) During the first quarter of 2018, the Group discontinued the fair value hedge of certain liability bonds that were classified to fair value; as a result, these bonds were reclassified as financial liabilities at amortized cost.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statement.

 

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CREDICORP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

1OPERATIONS

 

Credicorp Ltd. (hereinafter “Credicorp”) is a limited liability company incorporated in Bermuda in 1995 to act as a holding company and according to Bermuda’s economic substance regulation, Credicorp Ltd. as an independent legal entity, is considered a “Pure Equity Holding Entity” (PEHE). Credicorp’s activity is to maintain equity interests and receive passive income such as dividends, capital gains and other income from investments in securities.

 

In order to keep Credicorp’s structure and organization fully aligned with the new legislation on economic substance approved by the Government of Bermuda on January 11, 2019, as of October 29, 2020, the decisions of the Credicorp Board of Directors will be limited to issues related to Credicorp’s strategy, objectives and goals, main action plans and policies, risk control and management, annual budgets, business plans and control of their implementation, supervision of the main expenses, investments, acquisitions and disposals, among other “passive” decisions related to Credicorp. The authority to make decisions applicable to Credicorp’s subsidiaries, such as the adoption of relevant strategic or management decisions, the assumption of expenses for the benefit of its affiliates, the coordination of group activities, and the granting of credit facilities in favor of its affiliates, it has been transferred to Grupo Crédito SA, a subsidiary of Credicorp.

 

Credicorp, through its banking and non-banking subsidiaries and its associate Entidad Prestadora de Salud, offers a wide range of financial, insurance and health services and products, mainly throughout Peru and in other countries (see Note 3 (b)). Its main subsidiary is Banco de Credito del Perú (hereinafter “BCP” or the “Bank”), a multiple bank incorporated in Peru.

 

Credicorp’s legal address is Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton, Bermuda; likewise, the main offices from where Credicorp’s businesses are managed are located at Calle Centenario N ° 156, La Molina, Lima, Peru.

 

At a Credicorp Board of Directors meeting, held on December 19, 2019, the Corporate Policy for the Prevention of Corruption and Bribery was approved. This document specifies that neither Credicorp nor any of its subsidiaries can make contributions or deliver any benefit to political organizations or their members, under any modality, directly or indirectly. Management confirms that during 2020, none of these contributions have been made.

 

The consolidated financial statements presented correspond to the financial statement of Credicorp and subsidiaries (hereinafter “the Group”). The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and for the year then ended were approved by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2020 and presented to the General Shareholders’ Meeting on June 5, 2020. The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and for the year ended on that date were approved and authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors and Management on February 25, 2021, and will be presented for final approval in the General Shareholders’ Meeting, which will be held within the deadlines established by law; in Management’s opinion, these will be approved without modifications.

 

Credicorp is listed on the Lima and New York Stock Exchanges.

 

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2SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS

 

a)Main acquisitions, incorporations and mergers

 

i)Acquisitions during the year 2019

 

Banco Compartir S.A.-

 

On June 28, 2019, Credicorp, through its Subsidiary Credicorp Holding Colombia S.A.S., signed an agreement with the majority shareholders of Banco Compartir S.A. (hereinafter “Bancompartir”) to acquire 74.49 percent of its share capital. Subsequently, as part of the initial agreement, in July 2019, Credicorp Holding Colombia S.A.S. signed agreements with minority shareholders to additionally acquire 2.97 percent of the share capital of Bancompartir.

 

Bancompartir is a financial institution incorporated in Colombia to operate as banking stablishment, with the objective of carrying out all the businesses, operations, acts and contracts authorized by law and by the Superintendency of Banks Colombia (SFC from spanish acronym, banking regulator of Colombia).

 

The acquisition of Bancompartir was approved by the Superintendency of Banks Colombia Insurance through document N°2019120112-000-000, dated in November 12, 2019.

 

Credicorp Holding Colombia S.A.S. paid a total of COP265,251.7 million (equivalent to S/255.7 million) for the acquisition of 77.46 percent of the share capital of Bancompartir, effective December 1, 2019.

 

Ultraserfinco S.A. and Subsidiaries –

 

On November 1, 2019, Credicorp through its Subsidiaries Credicorp Holding Colombia S.A.S. and Credicorp Capital Fiduciaria S.A., acquired 84.20 percent and 15.80 percent, respectively, of the capital stock of Ultraserfinco S.A. (a company incorporated in Colombia in 1991 and oriented to provide services related to the purchase and sale of securities), for approximately COP118,251 million (equivalent to S/116.8 million) and COP22,312 million (equivalent to S/22.1 million), respectively.

 

The acquisition of Ultraserfinco includes its subsidiaries Ultra Holdings Group Inc.; Ultralat Group Inc.; Ultralat Capital Market Inc. and Ultralat Investment Advisor; which have as economic goal to administer investment funds and carry out stock operations in the country in which they operate.

 

The transaction was approved by the Superintendencia Financiera of Securities and Insurance through document N° 2019052313-000-000 dated October 22, 2019, the effective date of the acquisition was in November 1, 2019.

 

Multicaja Prepago S.A. and Tenpo SpA –

 

On March 27, 2019, Credicorp through its subsidiary Krealo SpA (an entity incorporated in Chile on January 2019), suscribed an agreement with Multicaja S.A. in order to acquire the 100.0 percent of the equity of Multicaja Prepago S.A. for approximately US$6.1 million equivalent to S/19.6 million, and Tenpo SpA for approximately US$12.5 million, equivalent to S/41.1 million.

 

Multicaja Prepago S.A., is a chilean company oriented exclusively to the issuance of non-bank payment cards with provision of funds and other necessary activities, which are authorized by the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero- CMF (before “Superintendencia de Bancos e Instituciones Financieras”, the Chilean Banking Supervisor- SBIF from spanish acronym).

 

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The acquisition of Multicaja Prepago was approved by the SBIF through the document N° 218999 on May 28, 2019.

 

Tenpo SpA, is a Chilean company oriented to develop information systems and data processing; as well as the development of activities related to the commercialization or distribution of digital and computer products and services. The acquisition of this entity does not required the approval of the Chilean Banking Supervisor.

 

The acquisition of these entities was effective in July 1, 2019.

 

Compañía Incubadora de Soluciones Móviles S.A.C. -

 

On January 2019, Credicorp through its subsidiary Grupo Crédito S.A. (hereinafter “Grupo Crédito”) acquired the 100.00 percent of the capital stock of Compañía Incubadora de Soluciones Móviles S.A. (hereinafter “Culqi”), an entity incorporated in Peru, oriented to the development and operation of a platform online payment methods for approximately US$4.0 million (equivalent to S/13.3 million).

 

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At the date of acquisition, the book value and fair value of the identified assets and liabilities of the entities purchased were the following:

 

   Book value  Fair value adjustments  Fair value recognized on acquisition  Total fair value 
   Bancompartir  Ultraserfinco and Subsidiaries  Multicaja  Tenpo  Culqi  Bancompartir  Ultraserfinco and Subsidiaries  Multicaja  Tenpo  Culqi  Bancompartir  Ultraserfinco and Subsidiaries  Multicaja  Tenpo  Culqi  recognized on acquisition 
   S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000) 
Assets                                                                 
Cash   30,985   55,160   3,633   1,938   1,016                  30,985   55,160   3,633   1,938   1,016   92,732 
Investments   153,188   24,739                           153,188   24,739            177,927 
Loans, net   706,621               (54,765)              651,856               651,856 
Right-of-use assets, net   6,578   5,206                           6,578   5,206            11,784 

Property, furniture and equipment, net, Note 10(a)

   5,969   3,385   34   112   32   374   688            6,343   4,073   34   112   32   10,594 
                                                                  
Intangible, Note 11                                                                 
Software and licenses   60,450            2         2,647   4,640   8,322   60,450      2,647   4,640   8,324   76,061 
Brand “Culqi”                              1,164               1,164   1,164 
Brand “Recarga”                           2,790               2,790      2,790 
Client relationships                     13,376      2,536   2,550      13,376      2,536   2,550   18,462 
PayPal Contract                           7,504               7,504      7,504 
Fund manager contract                     4,298               4,298            4,298 
Anti-competition contract                  5,454   7,291            5,454   7,291            12,745 
Deferred tax assets                  18,242            541   18,242            541   18,783 
Other assets   58,557   17,784   17   1,204   1,100               (400)  58,557   17,784   17   1,204   700   78,262 
                                                                  
Liabilities                                                                 
Deposits and obligations   794,893                              794,893               794,893 
Due to banks and correspondents   50,659                              50,659               50,659 
Lease liabilities   6,874   5,680                           6,874   5,680            12,554 
Deferred tax liabilities   139               1,895   7,924   715   4,717   3,550   2,034   7,924   715   4,717   3,550   18,940 
Other liabilities   16,101   24,041   192   142   955                  16,101   24,041   192   142   955   41,431 
                                                                  
Total net assets identified at fair value   153,682   76,553   3,492   3,112   1,195   (32,590)  17,729   1,932   12,753   8,627   121,092   94,282   5,424   15,865   9,822   246,485 
                                                                  
Non-controlling interest                                           (56,689)              (56,689)
                                                                  
Goodwill arising on acquisition                                           188,271   44,628   14,182   25,260   3,518   275,859 
                                                                  
Total purchase consideration                                           252,674   138,910   19,606   41,125   13,340   465,655 

 

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All purchases were recorded using the purchase method, as required by the IFRS 3 “Business combinations”, applicable on the date of the transaction. Assets and liabilities were recorded at their estimated market values ​​at the acquisition dates, including intangible assets identified not recorded in the financial statements of each entity.

 

The acquisition costs incurred by Bancompartir and Ultraserfinco and Subsidiaries amounted to approximately COP 2,040.2 million equivalent to S/2.0 million, acquisition costs incurred by Multicaja and Tenpo amounted to CLP 50.6 million equivalent to approximately S/0.2 million and the acquisition costs of Culqi amounted to S/0.1 million. Also, these costs were recorded in the “Administrative expenses” section of the consolidated statement of income.

 

The Group chose to measure the uncontrolled interests held in Bancompartir at fair value, which were estimated considering the consideration paid.

 

The fair values ​​of the intangible assets identified at the acquisition date were determined using the income approach, based on the present value of earnings attributable to the asset or costs avoided as a result of being the owner of the asset. Under this approach, the fair value of intangible assets is determined through the future cash flow methodology discounted using the rate of return that considers the relative risk of getting cash flows and the value of money over time.

 

The following methods, based on the income approach, were used by the Management of Credicorp, to estimate the fair values ​​of the intangible assets identified at the acquisition date.

 

For the valuation of the intangible acquired by the anti-competition contract, the Management used the “With-or-without” method, which estimates the fair value of intangible assets comparing with the cash flows generated by the entity, including the intangible asset against cash flows generated by the company excluding said intangible asset.

 

For the software valuation was applied the method “Replacement cost to new”, which estimates the costs that should be incurred to acquire or build an asset with similar characteristics, capacity and functionalities.

 

The “Relief from Royalties” method was applied for brand valuation, which estimates the cash flows that the company saves for the payment of royalties that it would make if it did not count with a brand of its own.

 

For the valuation of the intangible asset of the Client relationship was used the method of “Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (MEEM)”, which estimates the residual cash flow of the intangible asset after discounting returns for all assets that contribute to the flow.

 

For the valuation of the intangible asset of the fund manager contracts was used the method of “Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (MEEM)”, which estimates the residual cash flow of the intangible asset after discounting returns for all assets that contribute to the flow.

 

For the valuation of the intangible asset of the PayPal contract was used the method of “Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (MEEM)”, which estimates the residual cash flow of the intangible asset after discounting returns for all assets that contribute to the flow.

 

In Management’s opinion, those methods are generally accepted for the valuation of intangible assets identified in business combination processes.

 

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From the effective date of acquisition (December 1, 2019) until December 31, 2019, Bancompartir contribution’s in interest and similar income amounted to approximately S/16.5 million. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, the similar interests and income of the Group would have amounted to approximately S/198.7 million (an increase of S/182.2 million). The income of the other acquired companies is inmaterial for the consolidated financial statements of the Group. Also, for the year 2019, the profit (loss) before taxes of acquired companies are immaterial for consolidated financial statements of the Group.

ii)Merger by absorption between Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. and Ultraserfinco S.A. –

 

At the General Shareholders’ Meeting - Extraordinary Meeting held on January 13, 2020, the shareholders of Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. approved the legal merger of Ultraserfinco S.A. This operation was authorized by the Superintendency of Colombian Bank through Resolution N°0421 of April 24, 2020. Also, on June 27, 2020, Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. (absorbing entity) acquired all the assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of Ultraserfinco S.A. (absorbed entity).

 

This transaction has not generated a significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

 

iii)Merger by absorption between Banco Compartir S.A. and Edyficar S.A.S. –

 

At the General Shareholders’ Meeting - Extraordinary Meeting held on August 03, 2020, the shareholders of Banco Compartir S.A. approved the legal merger of Edyficar S.A.S. This operation was authorized by the Superintendency of Colombian Bank through Resolution N°756 of August 26, 2020. Also, October 30,2020, Banco Compartir S.A. (absorbing entity) acquired all the assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of Edyficar S.A.S. (absorbed entity). Likewise, both entities agreed that, from the date of the merger, the legal name of the new merged entity will be “Mibanco - Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A.”.

 

This transaction has not generated a significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

 

b)The outbreak of the new coronavirus (hereinafter “COVID-19”).

 

The COVID-19 outbreak, which was first reported in Wuhan, China, in late year 2019 forced governments globally to take important measures to mitigate the spread of the disease, such as the closure of international borders, severe mobilization restrictions and quarantines. As a result, the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP; and PBI, by its initials in Spanish) contracted severely in 2020 and the economies in which Credicorp operates (mainly Peru, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Panama) were severely affected.

 

The main measures taken by the governments of the countries in which Credicorp operates consisted of emergency declarations, mobilization restrictions, quarantines and border closures, which have later been modified to selective quarantines in most cases. During the second semester of 2020, the economies of these countries began their reopening processes in phases or stages, but due to the increase in cases that have occurred at the end of 2020, restrictive movement measures have been imposed by risk areas that extend until the date of issuance of this report.

 

The economies of the countries in which the Group mainly operates have shown signs of recovery and vaccinations began on December 24, 2020 in Chile, January 2021 in Panama and Bolivia, on February 9, 2021 in Peru and February 17, 2021 in Colombia.

 

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Panama

 

i)Government measures to counteract negative effects of the pandemic -

 

The government adopted fiscal and macro-financial measures such as spending on social and health programs aimed at supporting SMEs and implemented tax relief measures. The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) allowed banks to use accumulated dynamic provisioning to absorb the impact of credit losses, allowed banks to undertake voluntary loan restructurings with distressed borrowers, and requested banks not to charge interest on unpaid interest.

 

ii)Effects of the pandemic on the economy-

 

In May 2020, at the worst moment of the pandemic, GDP fell 31.0 percent “compared to the previous year” (hereinafter, “y/y”) due to the importance of the services sector, which represents more than 75.0 percent GDP, and its dependence on external demand. Its recovery has been taking place at a slower pace than its peers, with a fall in GDP of 17.0 percent y/y in November (latest data available).

 

In November, Standard & Poor’s lowered its credit rating to BBB with a stable outlook, while Moody’s, in October, changed its credit rating outlook to negative (Baa1). Fitch, in February 2020, also changed the outlook to negative (BBB).

 

Bolivia

 

i)Government measures to counteract negative effects of the pandemic -

 

The Bolivian government announced fiscal and monetary measures such as payments for the unemployed and families with children, coverage of basic services, loans to companies to cover the payment of wages, a microcredit support program, a bonus against hunger, the enactment of a tax on Large Fortunes Law and the Refund of the Value Added Tax (VAT). The Central Bank injected liquidity to the local market and; in relation to measures that affect the financial system, the renewal of the deferral of the payment of bank loans and interest was approved until July 2021 (clients have not been paying capital or interest since March 2020). On the other hand, banks and financial companies must pay an additional 25.0 percent tax on profits if the ROE (Retorn on Equity) exceeds 6.0. Likewise, in December 2020, the capitalization of 100.0 percent of the net profits obtained by banks and financial entities was approved, with the aim of strengthening the financial system and expanding credit.

 

ii)Effects of the pandemic on the economy-

 

The economy sank 26.6 percent y/y in April, the largest recorded contraction of the Global Index of Economic Activity (IGAE, by its acronym in Spanish) in recent times. The recovery began in the second quarter of 2020 with the rise in commodity prices and some normalization in gas-related activities. The 2020 is estimated to have closed with a GDP of (7.8) percent.

 

In September, Fitch and Moody’s lowered Bolivia’s long-term foreign currency rating from B + to B due to deteriorating growth prospects and the country’s public finances amid acute political tensions.

 

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Colombia

 

i)Government measures to counteract negative effects of the pandemic -

 

The Colombian government gradually implemented a series of measures such as salary subsidies, deferral of the payment of business income tax, and social security payments. In addition, a credit program for companies equivalent to 8.0 points per capita of GDP was launched. On the other hand, the Central Bank has injected about 1.4 percent of GDP to provide liquidity in the local market and cut the benchmark rate by 250 basis points to 1.75 percent, a new low. In relation to the financial system, grace periods and credit restructuring were given for natural and legal people.

 

ii)Effects of the pandemic on the economy -

 

In April, the recession reached its lowest point with a contraction of 20.1 percent y/y according to the Economic Activity Index (IMACO, by its acronym in Spanish) and from there the recovery began and closed the year 2020 with a contraction of the GDP of 6.8 percent.

 

Colombia faces the possible loss of investment grade. Fitch downgraded the long-term foreign currency rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook in April. S&P also downgraded the outlook to negative in March with a BBB- rating when the pandemic began. Finally, in December, Moody’s also changed the outlook from stable to negative, ratifying the rating at Baa2. The decision was based on a strong deterioration of multiple debt indicators during 2020, although they expect a fiscal consolidation from 2022 as a result of the new tax reform that will be discussed in the first half of 2021.

 

Chile

 

i)Government measures to counteract negative effects of the pandemic -

 

The Chilean government announced three fiscal stimulus packages that represent 12.0 percent of GDP, with measures mainly focused on protecting jobs and income for low- and middle-income families, as well as SMEs. The Ministry of Finance also announced an expansion of the Fund of Guarantee for Small businesses (FOGAPE, by its acronym in Spanish) to temporarily include medium and large companies. The Central Bank of Chile (BCCh, by its initials in Spanish) reduced its interest rate in 125 basis points accumulated to 0.5 percent and adopted unconventional measures such as the purchase of bank and government bonds, as well as the introduction of a new financing program for banks conditional to increased credit. Additionally, two withdrawals of 10.0 percent of the individual pension fund accounts were approved.

 

ii)Effects of the pandemic on the economy -

 

The economic impact of the pandemic is unprecedented in Chile. The economy hit its lowest point in May with a contraction of 15.5 percent y/y and has since recovered. At the end of 2020 the GDP closed at (5.9) percent. Commerce and industry continue to lead the gradual recovery, but the services sector and construction remain weak.

 

On October 15, Fitch downgraded Chile’s long-term foreign currency rating from A to A- in response primarily to a marked deterioration in fiscal accounts.

 

Peru

 

i)Government measures to counteract negative effects of the pandemic -

 

In response to the major sanitary and economic shock from COVID-19, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank and Congress announced and implemented an ample package of measures to mitigate and stimulate the economy for the equivalent of around 20.0 percent of GDP. The ability to implement measures of this magnitude stems from prudent macroeconomic policies that have been implemented for decades.

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The measures enacted include grace periods and rescheduling of credits to individuals and legal entities, tax relief, public spending, access to private savings (pension fund accounts and severance indemnity deposits), and government-backed liquidity programs.

 

In particular, the government supported the business sector through two government-backed programs:

 

- “Reactiva Perú” is a liquidity program, created by the National Government through Legislative Decree N°1455, and modified by Legislative Decree N°1457 and Supreme Decree N°124-2020-EF, it aims to give a quick and effective response to the liquidity needs that companies have to face due to the impact of COVID-19. The program seeks to ensure continuity in the credit chain, granting guarantees to micro, small, medium and large companies so that they can access working capital loans, and thus can meet their short-term obligations with its workers and suppliers of goods and services. This program initially had resources of S/30 billion and later, through Legislative Decree N°1485, the amount was increased by an additional S/30 billion reaching the amount of S/60 billion equivalents to 8.0 percent of GDP.

 

The amount of the credit in soles disbursed and the individual guarantee depended on the sales volume of each company. The maximum amount of guaranteed credits to be granted responded to the three months of average monthly sales in 2019, according to the Tax Administration of Peru (SUNAT, by its acronym in Spanish). Likewise, in the case of credits intended for microenterprises, an alternative to the sales level, the amount equivalent to two months average debt of the year 2019 can also be used, up to a maximum of S/40.0 thousand. The level of guarantee coverage of the Peruvian Government for these loans is 98.0 percent for loans disbursed up to S/90.0 thousand and varies between 95.0 percent and 80.0 percent for loans greater than S/90.0 thousand and up to S/10.0 million.

 

The loans disbursed from “Reactiva Perú” program have maximum terms of up to thirty-six months, with a grace period of up to twelve months. Likewise, financial entities undertake to offer these credits at record low rates, since the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP, by its initials in Spanish) granted said funds through repurchase credit agreement with the Guarantee of the National Government represented in securities, which may be assigned through auctions or direct operations, they remunerate an effective annual rate of 0.5 percent and include a grace period of twelve months without payment of interest or principal.

 

By end December 2020 the liquidated repurchase agreement operations with state guarantee from the Central Bank stood at S/50,729 million.

 

-  The Enterprise Support Fund (FAE, by its acronym in Spanish) program enables banks and microfinance entities to provide Small and Micro businesses loans for up to S/4.0 billion with government guarantee coverage levels between 90.0 percent and 98.0 percent. This amount represents about 9.0 percent of the loan portfolio for SMEs (Pymes, by its Spanish initials) systemwide. Other Funds which have also been created are FAE funds for Agriculture and Tourism for S/2.0 billion and S/1.5 billion, respectively. These funds follow similar structures to the original FAE but are focused on specific sectors.

 

Finally, the Central Bank lowered its reference rate in 200 basis points reaching 0.25 percent, a historic minimum, and has provided liquidity for six and twelve months through credit agreements since the beginning of March. BCRP has also implemented measures to mitigate exchange rate volatility. Additionally, the Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and AFP (SBS) authorized credit extensions for up to six months with no effect on clients’ credit ratings.

 

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ii)Effects of the pandemic on the economy -

 

Economic activity has continued to show signs of recovery, at a better rate than initially expected, after registering a 29.8 percent drop in GDP in the second quarter, at the end of 2020 the GDP contracted 11.1 percent. This recovery was supported by a more favorable external environment, mainly due to the appreciation of the price of copper, and an environment where available local economic indicators also accompanied the recovery.

 

The Government made international issues at historically low rates for a total of US$7,000.0 million in the year, to finance the significant fiscal deficit incurred during 2020.

 

However, in December 2020, the risk rating agency Fitch revised the outlook for Peru’s long-term credit rating in foreign currency from Stable to Negative, but maintained the rating at BBB+.

 

The notes to the consolidated financial statements that show some impact due to COVID 19 are as follows: Note 5, Note 6, Note 7, Note 9, Note 12, Note 14, Note 16, Note 22, Note 23, Note 24, Note 26, Note 29 and Note 34.

 

The consolidated financial statements reasonable reflect the best available information at the time of preparation, including the uncertainty and the impact on significant assumptions and estimations, that are disclosed in the main notes to the consolidated financial statements. Those accounting estimates, in the opinion of Management, are reasonable in the circumstances.

 

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3SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of Credicorp’s consolidated financial statements are set out below:

 

a)Basis of presentation, use of estimates and changes in accounting policies -

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

 

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, have been prepared following the historical cost criteria, except for investments at fair value through profit or loss, investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss, derivative financial instruments, and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss; which have been measured at fair value.

 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Soles (S/), which is the functional currency of Credicorp Ltd and subsidiaries, see paragraph (c) below, and values are rounded to thousands of soles, except when otherwise indicated.

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of significant events in notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the current circumstances. The final results could differ from said estimates; however, the Management expects that the variations, if any, will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

The most significant estimates included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are related to the calculation of the allowance of the expected credit loss on loan portfolio, the valuation of investments, the technical reserves for insurance claims and premiums, the impairment of goodwill , the expected credit loss for investments at fair value through other comprehensive income and investments at amortized cost, the valuation of share-based payment plans and the valuation of derivative financial instruments.

 

Furthermore, other estimates exist, such as the estimated useful life of intangible assets, property, furniture and equipment and the deferred income tax assets and liabilities. The accounting criteria used for said estimates are described below.

 

The Group has adopted the following standards and modifications for first time for its annual period that starts on January 1, 2020, as described below:

 

(i)Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 - Definition of materiality.

 

The amendments to these standards provide a new definition of “materiality”, as that information whose omission by mistake or obstruction is reasonably expected to influence the decision-making of the primary users of financial statements. The amendments clarify that materiality depends on the nature or magnitude of information, individually or in aggregate with other information, in the context of the financial statements.

 

These amendments have no impact on the consolidated financial statements and are not expected to have future impacts for the Group.

 

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(ii)Amendments to IFRS 3 - Business Definition -

 

The amendments to this standard provide a new definition of business that requires an acquisition to include at least one input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create products. The definition of the term “products” is modified to focus on goods and services provided to customers, generating investment income and other income, and excludes returns in the form of lower costs, savings and other economic benefits.

 

These amendments have no impact on the consolidated financial statements and are not expected to have future impacts for the Group.

 

(iii)Amendments to IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IAS 39 - Reference rate reform -

 

The amendments made to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement provide certain exceptions in relation to the benchmark interest rate reforms.

 

Exceptions are related to hedge accounting and have the effect that the amendments should not generally cause the termination of hedge accounting. However, any ineffectiveness of the hedge will continue to be recorded in the consolidated income statement.

 

These modifications have no impact on the consolidated financial statements and are not expected to have future significant impacts for the Group.

 

(iv)Modifications to the Conceptual Framework of Financial Reporting -

 

The revised conceptual framework includes some new concepts and definitions, as well as criteria for the recognition of assets and liabilities, and clarifies some other concepts. In particular, the IASB has issued a revised Conceptual Framework to be used for standard setting decisions with immediate effect. The key changes include:

 

Increasing the importance of administration in the objective of financial information.

Restore prudence as a component of neutrality.

Define a reporting entity, which can be a legal entity, or a part of an entity.

Review the definitions of an asset and a liability.

Eliminate the probability threshold for recognition and add guidelines on derecognition.

Add guides on different measurement bases; and

Establish that profit or loss is the main performance indicator and that, in principle, income and expenses in other comprehensive income should be recycled when this improves the relevance or faithful representation of the financial statements.

 

No changes will be made to any of the current accounting standards. However, entities that rely on the Framework to determine their accounting policies for transactions, events, or conditions that are not otherwise addressed under accounting standards must apply the revised Framework as of January 1, 2020. These entities must consider whether its accounting policies are still appropriate under the revised Framework.

 

These modifications have no impact on the consolidated financial statements and are not expected to have future impacts for the Group.

 

(v)Amendment to IFRS 16 “Leases” - Covid-19 related to rentals

 

This amendment was issued on May 28, 2020, is applicable for annual periods beginning on June 1, 2020 and provides an exemption in relation to the accounting treatment of modification to lease contracts under IFRS16, to lessees who obtain modifications to lease contracts in the context of Covid-19 (grace periods and extension of lease payments dates).

 

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The adoption of the amendment did not have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Group have applied the following standards and modifications for first time for its annual report that have started on January 1, 2019:

 

(i)IFRS 16 “Leases” -

 

On January 2016, the IASB issued the IFRS 16, ‘Leases’ to replace the current standards related to the treatment of leases (IAS 17, ‘Leases’ and IFRIC 4, ‘Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease” and other related interpretations, which are valid until December 31, 2018).

 

According with IFRS 16, a contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract transfers the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for a consideration.

 

IFRS 16 mainly affect the accounting treatment for lessees, and will result in the recognition of almost all lease contracts in the statement of financial position, since the standard eliminates the distinction between finance and operating leases.

 

Pursuant to the new standard, is required the recognition of an asset (right-of-use of the leased asset) and of a financial liability because of the lease payments. The only exemptions are for short term and low value leases, both could be recorded in a straight line as an expense in the consolidated statement of income.

 

The consolidated statement of income also is affected, since the total expense is normally higher in the initial years of the lease contract and lower in the final years. Furthermore, the operating costs are replaced with interest and depreciation, therefore key metrics such as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) will change.

 

The principal and interest payments of the lease liabilities are classified in the consolidated statement of cash flows within the financing activities.

 

The accounting treatment for lessors continues with a similar model to IAS 17; therefore, the lessors will continue to perform a classification test to distinguish between financial and operating leases.

 

The new requirements of the IFRS 16 were applied by adjusting our consolidated statement of financial position as of January 1, 2019, date of initial application, without restating the financial information of the comparative period, in accordance to what is allowed by the transition provisions of the aforementioned standard. On the date of the initial application, the Group has considered the following aspects:

 

The use of a single discount rate in a lease portfolio with reasonably similar characteristics.

Choose not to apply the recognition and measurement requirements established by the IFRS 16 to: (i) leases with a remaining lease term of less than 12 months as of January 1, 2019, and (ii) leases in which the underlying asset is of low value. In these cases, payments will be recognized as an expense in a straight line over the term of the lease.

The exclusion of the initial direct costs for the measurement of the asset by right of use.

For the contracts concluded before the transition date, the Group relied on its assessment carried out applying IAS 17 and IFRIC 4; that is, not to reevaluate again if a contract is, or contains, an operating lease.

 

In that regard, as of January 1, 2019, the Group has recorded right-of-use assets for approximately S/855.5 million, lease liabilities for approximately S/852.8 million and deferred charges for prepayments for approximately S/2.7 million. There was no net impact on the retained earnings.

 

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(ii)Prepayment features with negative compensation- amendments to IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” –

 

The narrow-scope amendments made to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments in October 2017 enable entities to measure certain pre-payable financial assets with negative compensation at amortized cost. These assets, which include some loan and debt securities, would otherwise have to be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

To qualify for amortized cost measurement, the negative compensation must be ‘reasonable compensation for early termination of the contract’ and the asset must be held within a ‘held to collect’ business model.

 

(iii)Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures – Amendments to IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Join Ventures” –

 

The amendments clarify the accounting record of long-term interests in an associate or joint venture, which in substance form part of the net investment in the associate or joint venture, but to which equity accounting is not applied. Entities must record for such interests under

 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments before applying the loss allocation and impairment requirements in IAS 28.

 

(iv)Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement – Amendments to IAS 19 “Employee Benefits” –

 

The amendments to IAS 19 clarify the accounting for defined benefit plan amendments, curtailments and settlements. They confirm that entities must:

 

Calculate the current service cost and net interest for the remainder of the reporting period after a plan amendment, curtailment or settlement by using the updated assumptions from the date of the change.

Any reduction in a surplus should be recognized immediately in profit or loss either as part of past service cost, or as a gain or loss on settlement. In other words, a reduction in a surplus must be recognized in profit or loss even if that surplus was not previously recognized because of the impact of the asset ceiling.

Separately recognize any changes in the asset ceiling through other comprehensive income.

 

(v)IFRIC 23 “Uncertainty over income tax treatments” -

 

The interpretation explains how to recognize, and measure deferred and current income tax assets and liabilities when there is uncertainty over a tax treatment. In particular, it discusses:

 

How to determine the appropriate obligation or right, and that each uncertain tax treatment should be considered separately or together as a group, depending on which approach better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty.

That the entity should assume a tax authority will examine the uncertain tax treatments and have full knowledge of all related information, that is, that detection risk should be ignored.

That the entity should reflect the effect of the uncertainty in its income tax accounting when it is not probable that the tax authorities will accept the treatment.

That the impact of the uncertainty should be measured using either the most likely amount or the expected value method, depending on which method better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty, and

That the judgments and estimates made must be reassessed whenever circumstances have changed or there is new information that affects the judgments.

 

While there are no new disclosure requirements, entities are reminded of the general requirement to provide information about judgments and estimates made in preparing the financial statements.

 

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The entry into force of this interpretation has not had any significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

 

The modifications indicated above, except IFRS 16, had no impact on the amounts recognized in previous or current periods and are not expected to significantly affect future periods.

 

In 2019, the Group adopted the following changes regarding the valuation and recognition of mathematical income reserves:

 

Change of criteria in the discount rates used, and thus reflect the effect of market interest rates in the measurement of insurance liabilities,

 

Because the financial assets that have a direct effect on the annuities are measured at fair value with a change in comprehensive income, it was decided to recognize in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income the proportion corresponding to the annuities of the unrealized results that generate the assets and that have a direct effect on said annuities.

 

These situations were treated as a change in accounting policies in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 4 - Insurance Contracts.

 

These changes in accounting policy generated a greater income reserve amounting to S / 666.6 million, which was recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year, under the heading Insurance reserves of the consolidated statement of changes in equity, taking into account Consideration that the effect was not material in previous years, in accordance with the provisions of IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.

 

b)Basis of consolidation –

 

Investment in subsidiaries -

 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Credicorp and its Subsidiaries for all the years presented.

 

Under IFRS 10 all entities over which the Group has control are subsidiaries. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has:

 

Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee),

Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and

The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.

 

Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights results in control. To support this presumption and when the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:

 

The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee.

Rights arising from other contractual arrangements.

The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.

 

The Group assesses whether or not it controls an investee if the facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes in any of the elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements include assets, liabilities, income and expenses of Credicorp and its subsidiaries.

 

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Profit or loss for the period and each component of the other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interest, even if this results in the non-controlling interest with a negative balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies.

All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

 

Assets in custody or managed by the Group, such as investment funds and private pension funds (AFP funds) and others, are not part of the Group’s consolidated financial statements, Note 3(ab).

 

Transactions with non-controlling interest -

 

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction and any resulting difference between the price paid and the price for which non-controlling interests are adjusted is recognized directly in the consolidated statement of changes in net equity.

 

The Group does not record any additional goodwill after the purchase of the non-controlling interest, nor does it recognize a gain or loss from the sale of the non-controlling interest.

 

Loss of control -

 

If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognizes the carrying amount of the related assets (including goodwill) and liabilities, non-controlling interest and other components of equity, while any resultant gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss. Any residual investment retained is recognized at fair value.

 

Investments in associates -

 

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the entity, but without exercising control over said policies.

 

The Group’s investments in its associates are recognized initially at cost and are subsequently accounted for using the equity method. They are included in “Other assets” in the consolidated statement of financial position; the returns resulting from the use of the equity method of accounting are included in “Net gain on securities” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the following entities comprise the Group (the individual or consolidated figures of their financial statements are presented in accordance with IFRS and before eliminations for consolidation purposes, except for the elimination of Credicorp’s treasury shares and its related dividends):

 

Entity  Activity and country of incorporation  Percentage of interest (direct and indirect)   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Net income (loss): 
      2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019 
      %   %   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Grupo Crédito S.A. and Subsidiaries (i)  Holding, Peru  100.00   100.00   210,298,709   165,072,249   189,194,894   142,514,228   21,103,815   22,558,021   274,816   3,638,334 
Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A and Subsidiaries (ii)  Insurance, Peru  98.81   98.79   16,020,865   13,783,515   13,036,221   10,963,533   2,984,644   2,819,982   194,639   381,492 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries (iii)  Capital Markets, Cayman Islands  100.00   100.00   8,593,553   6,076,928   6,876,666   4,986,657   1,716,887   1,090,271   507,303   601,629 
Credicorp Capital Ltd. and Subsidiaries (iv)  Capital Markets and asset management, Bermuda  100.00   100.00   4,535,200   4,807,905   3,600,354   3,832,287   934,846   975,618   (65,575)  41,634 
CCR Inc.(v)  Special purpose Entity, Bahamas  100.00   100.00   259,373   386,146   257,996   385,253   1,377   893   484   1,676 

  

(i)Grupo Crédito is a company whose main activities are to carry out management and administration activities of the Credicorp Group’s subsidiaries and invest in shares listed on the Peruvian Stock Exchange and unlisted shares of Peruvian companies. we present the individual or consolidated figures of their financial statements are presented in accordance with IFRS and before eliminations for consolidation purposes:

 

Entity  Activity and country of incorporation  Percentage of interest (direct and indirect)   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Net income (loss): 
      2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019 
      %   %   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Banco de Crédito del Perú and Subsidiaries (a)  Banking, Peru  97.71   97.71   195,702,525   152,426,848   177,367,887   133,456,760   18,334,638   18,970,088   244,303   3,641,935 
Inversiones Credicorp Bolivia S.A. and   Subsidiaries (b)  Banking, Bolivia  99.96   99.96   12,533,378   10,552,154   11,802,383   9,773,372   730,995   778,782   (65,653)  94,666 
Prima AFP (c)  Private pension fund   administrator, Peru  100.00   100.00   1,107,706   982,591   407,536   284,643   700,170   697,948   148,141   196,590 
Krealo SpA and Subsidiaries (d)  Holding, Chile  100.00   100.00   95,693   72,847   22,453   41,765   73,240   31,082   (19,912)  (6,476)

 

a)BCP was established in 1889 and its activities are regulated by the Superintendency of Banks, Insurance and Pension Funds -Perú (the authority that regulates banking, insurance and pension funds activities in Perú, hereinafter “the SBS”).

 

Its main Subsidiary is Mibanco, Banco de la Microempresa S.A. (hereinafter “MiBanco”), a banking entity in Peru oriented towards the micro and small business sector. At December 31, 2020, the assets, liabilities, equity and net result of Mibanco amount to approximately S/15,649.5 million, S/13,539.5 million, S/2,110.0 million and S/(379.3) million, respectively (S/13,741.7 million, S/11,655.7 million, S/2,086.0 million, and S/401.0 million, respectively at December 31, 2019). At the General Shareholders’ Meeting on November 9, 2020, it was agreed to increase Mibanco’s share capital by S / 400 million. On December 20, 2020, BCP contributed S / 380 million and Grupo Crédito S/20 million. As of December 31, 2020, the shares are pending issuance.

 

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b)Inversiones Credicorp Bolivia S.A. (hereinafter “ICBSA”) was established in February 2013 and its objective is to make capital investments for its own account or for the account of third parties in companies and other entities providing financial services, exercising or determining the management, administration, control and representation thereof, both nationally and abroad, for which it can invest in capital markets, insurance, asset management, pension funds and other related financial and/or stock exchange products.

 

Its principal Subsidiary is Banco de Crédito de Bolivia (hereinafter “BCB”), a commercial bank which operates in Bolivia. At December 31, 2020, the assets, liabilities, equity and net result of BCB were approximately S/12,472.4 million, S/11,781.4 million, S/691.0 million and S/(74.3) million, respectively (S/10,480.9 million, S/ 9,743.9 million, S/737.0 million and S/79.0 million, respectively at December 31, 2019).

 

c)Prima AFP is a private pension fund and its activities are regulated by the SBS.

 

d)Krealo SpA (hereinafter “Krealo”) was established in January 2019; and is oriented to make capital investments outside the country. On July 1, 2019, Krealo acquired Tenpo SpA and Tenpo Prepago S.A. (before Multicaja Prepago S.A.)

 

(ii)Pacífico Seguros is an entity regulated by the SBS and its activities comprise the contracting and management of all types of general risk and life insurance, reinsurance and property investment and financial operations. Its Subsidiaries are Crediseguro Seguros Personales, Crediseguro Seguros Generales and Pacifico Asiste and it has Pacífico EPS as an associate, which are dynamic participants in the business of multiple and health insurance, respectively.

 

(iii)Its most important Subsidiary is Atlantic Security Bank (ASB), which is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and operates through branches and offices in Grand Cayman and the Republic of Panama; its main activities are private and institutional banking services and trustee administration, mainly for BCP’s Peruvian customers.

 

(iv)Credicorp Capital Ltd. was formed in 2012, and its main subsidiaries are Credicorp Capital Holding Peru (owner of Credicorp Capital Perú S.A.A.), Credicorp Holding Colombia (owner of Credicorp Capital Colombia and Mibanco – Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A.), and Credicorp Capital Holding Chile (owner of Credicorp Capital Chile), which carry out their activities in Peru, Colombia and Chile, respectively. We present below the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and before eliminations for consolidation purposes:

 

Entity  Percentage of interest (direct and indirect)   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Net income (loss): 
   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019   2020   2019 
   %   %   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Credicorp Holding Colombia S.A.S. and Subsidiaries (a)  100.00   100.00   3,229,783   3,400,683   2,606,724   2,692,520   623,059   708,163   (60,398)  22,964 
Credicorp Capital Holding Chile and Subsidiaries (b)  100.00   100.00   915,013   1,161,991   744,027   1,017,072   170,986   144,919   (16,979)  (5,222)
Credicorp Capital Holding Perú S.A. and Subsidiaries (c)  100.00   100.00   358,241   228,421   228,555   114,913   129,686   113,508   37,804   24,452 

 

a)Credicorp Holding Colombia was incorporated in Colombia on March 5, 2012, and its main purpose is the administration, management and increase of its equity through the promotion of industrial and commercial activity, through investment in other companies or legal persons.

  

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Its main subsidiaries are Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A, which was acquired in Colombia in the year 2012 and merged with Ultraserfinco S.A. In June 2020, this subsidiary is oriented to the activities of commission agents and securities brokers. Likewise, Mibanco Colombia (before Banco Compartir S.A.) was acquired in the year 2019 and merged with Edyficar S.A.S. in October 2020, this subsidiary is oriented to grant credits to the micro and small business sector. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the direct and indirect interest held by Credicorp and the assets, liabilities, equity and net income were:

 

Entity  Percentage of interest (direct and indirect)   Assets  Liabilities  Equity  Net income (loss): 
   2020  2019   2020  2019  2020  2019  2020  2019  2020  2019 
   %  %   %  %  %  %  %  %  %  % 
Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A.  100.00  100.00   1,630,701  1,896,733  1,438,236  1,757,850  192,465  138,883  45,454  23,101 
Mibanco – Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A.  83.07  77.47   1,207,875  1,045,912  992,611  888,092  215,264  157,820  (50,742) (2,105)

 

b)Credicorp Holding Chile was incorporated in Chile on July 18, 2012, and aims to invest for long-term profitable purposes, in corporeal goods (movable and immovable property) and incorporeal, located in Chile or abroad. Its main subsidiary is Credicorp Capital Chile S.A.

 

c)Credicorp Capital Holding Perú S.A. was incorporated in Peru on October 30, 2014, and aims to be the Peruvian holding of investment banking. Its main subsidiary Credicorp Capital Perú S.A.A.; which has as its main activity the function of holding shares, participations and transferable securities in general, providing advisory services in corporate and financial matters, and investment in real estate.

 

(v)CCR Inc. was incorporated in 2000, its main activity is to manage loans granted to BCP by foreign financial entities, See Note 17(a)(iii). These loans are collateralized by transactions performed by BCP.

 

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c)Functional, presentation and foreign currency transactions –

 

(i)Functional and presentation currency -

 

Credicorp and its Subsidiaries which operate in Peru consider the sol as their functional and presentation currency since it reflects the nature of the economic events and relevant circumstances for most of the Group´s entities, given the fact their major transactions and/operations, such as: loans granted, financing obtained, sale of insurance premiums, interests and similar income, interest and similar expenses, as well as a significant percentage of their purchases; they are agreed and settled in soles.

 

(ii)Transactions and balances in foreign currency -

 

Foreign currency transactions are those entered into in currencies other than the functional currency. These transactions are initially recorded by Group entities at the exchange rates of their functional currencies at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are adjusted at the exchange rate of the functional currency prevailing at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

The differences arising from the exchange rate prevailing at the date of each consolidated statement of financial position presented and the exchange rate initially used in recording transactions are recognized in the consolidated statement of income in the period in which they occur, in “Net gain from exchange differences”, except for those that correspond to monetary items that are part of a hedging strategy for a net investment abroad, said accumulated difference is recognized in the caption “Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations” in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.. Non-monetary assets and liabilities acquired in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the initial transaction date and are not subsequently adjusted.

 

(iii)Group entities with functional currency other than the presentation currency -

 

Given that the Group’s entities in Colombia, Chile, Cayman Islands, Panama and Bolivia have a functional currency different from the sol, the balances were translated into Soles for consolidation purposes in accordance with IAS 21, “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates” as follows:

 

Assets and liabilities, at the closing rate prevailing at the date of each consolidated statement of financial position.

Income and expense, at the average exchange rate for each month of the year.

 

All resulting exchange differences were recognized within “Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations”, including the differences in financial instruments designated as accounting hedges of said investments, in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

d)Recognition of income and expenses from banking activities -

 

Effective interest rate method:

 

Interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR) method for all financial instruments measured at amortized cost and at fair value through other comprehensive income. Interest expenses corresponding to liabilities measured at amortized cost are also recorded using the EIR.

 

The EIR is the rate that exactly discounts future cash flows that are estimated to be paid or received during the life of the instrument or a shorter period, if appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. The EIR (and, therefore, the amortized cost of the financial asset or liability) is calculated taking into account any discount, premium and transaction costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate of the financial instrument, but the expected credit loss are not included.

 

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Interest income and expenses:

 

The Group calculates interest income by applying the EIR to the gross carrying amount of those financial assets that are not impaired.

 

When a financial asset becomes impaired and, therefore, is considered in Stage 3 (as set out in Note 3(i) impairment of financial assets), the Group calculates interest income by applying the interest rate effective at the carrying amount of the asset, net of its provision for credit loss. If the evidence that the criteria for the recognition of the financial asset in Stage 3 are no longer met, the Group recalculates interest income in gross terms.

 

Interest income and expenses accrued from all financial instruments that generate interest, including those related to financial instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss, are recorded under the heading “Interest and similar income” and “Interest and similar expenses” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

Dividends:

 

Dividends are recorded as income when they are declared.

 

Commissions and fees:

 

Commission income (which is not an integral part of the EIR) and fees are recorded as they accrue. Commissions and fees include, among others, the commission charged for the banking service in general such as account maintenance, shipping, transfers, loan syndication fees and contingent credit fees.

 

Other income and expenses:

 

All other income and expenses are recorded in the period in which the performance obligation is satisfied.

 

e)Insurance activities -

 

Product classification:

 

Insurance contracts are those contracts when the Group (the insurer) has accepted a significant insurance risk from another party (the policyholder) by agreeing to compensate the policyholder if a specified uncertain future event (the insured event) adversely affects the policyholder. This definition also includes reinsurance contracts that the Group holds.

 

Once a contract has been classified as an insurance contract, it remains an insurance contract for the remainder of its lifetime, even if the insurance risk reduces significantly during this period, unless all rights and obligations are extinguished or expire. 

Life insurance contracts offered by the Group include retirement, disability and survival insurance, annuities and individual life which includes Investment Link insurance contracts. The non-life insurance contracts issued by the Group mainly include automobile, fire and allied lines, technical branches and healthcare.

 

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Reinsurance:

 

The Group cedes insurance risk in the normal course of its operations for most of its businesses. Reinsurance assets represent balances due from reinsurance companies. Reinsurance ceded is placed on both a proportional and non-proportional basis.

 

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the outstanding claims reserve or settled claims and ceded premiums, associated with the ceded policies and in accordance with the related reinsurance contracts.

 

Reinsurance assets are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date of the consolidated statement of financial position or more frequently when an indication of impairment arises during the reporting year. Impairment occurs when there is objective evidence as a result of an event that occurred after initial recognition of the reinsurance asset that the Group may not receive all outstanding amounts due under the terms of the contract and the event has a reliably measurable impact on the amounts that the Group will receive from the reinsurer. The impairment loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of income.

 

Ceded reinsurance arrangements do not relieve the Group from its obligations to policyholders.

 

The Group also assumes reinsurance risk in the normal course of business for non-life insurance contracts when applicable. Premiums and claims on assumed reinsurance are recognized as revenue or expenses in the same manner as they would be if the reinsurance were considered direct business, taking into account the classification of the reinsured insurance contract.

 

Reinsurance liabilities represent balances due to reinsurance companies. Amounts payable are estimated in a manner consistent with the related reinsurance contract.

 

Premiums and claims are presented as gross amounts for reinsurance ceded. Reinsurance assets or liabilities are written off when contractual rights are terminated or expire or when the contract is transferred to a third party.

 

Reinsurance contracts that do not transfer significant insurance risk are not material to the insurance segment.

 

Insurance receivables:

 

Insurance receivables are recognized when they are enforceable and measured on initial recognition at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Subsequent to initial recognition, insurance receivables are measured at amortized cost.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 the carrying amount of the insurance receivables is similar to their fair value due to their short term. The carrying value of insurance receivables is reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The impairment loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of income. Insurance receivables are derecognized when the de-recognition criteria for financial assets, as described in Note 3(g), have been met. 

“Investment Link” assets:

 

“Investment Link” assets represent financial instruments held for purposes of funding a group of life insurance contracts and for which investment gains and losses are allocated directly to the policyholders who bear the investment and reinvestment risk. Each account has specific characteristics and the assets are carried at fair value. The balances of each account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other business of the Group. The liabilities linked to these contracts are equal in amount to the assets that support them, net of the commissions that the Group charges for the management of these contracts.

 

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Deferred acquisition costs (DAC):

 

These comprise the direct costs that originate with and are related to traditional life and Investment Link insurance contracts, which are deferred; all other acquisition costs are recognized as an expense when incurred. The direct acquisition costs comprise primarily agent commissions corresponding to the underwriting and policy issuance costs.

 

Subsequent to initial recognition, these costs are amortized on a straight line basis based on the average expiration period of the related insurance contracts. Amortization is recorded in the consolidated statement of income.

 

DAC for general insurance and health products are amortized over the period in which the related revenues are earned.

 

DAC are derecognized when the related contracts are either settled or disposed of.

 

An impairment review is performed at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position or more frequently when an indication of impairment arises. When the recoverable amounts are less than the carrying value an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. DAC is also considered in the liability adequacy test for each reporting period.

 

Reinsurance commissions:

 

Commissions on reinsurance contracts for ceded premiums are amortized on a straight line basis over the term of the coverage of the related insurance contract.

 

Insurance contract liabilities:

 

(i)Life insurance contract liabilities -

 

Life insurance liabilities are recognized when contracts are entered into.

 

The technical reserves maintained by the Group include the reserves of all of the business lines, comprising both the mathematical reserves and those of ongoing risk, as well as the reserves for outstanding claims, settled claims, claim settlement costs, claims incurred but not reported, as applicable to each line.

 

Due to the nature of the business, the mathematical reserves of the pension lines represent the main part of the Group’s reserves, with the line of Life Annuities as the major source of reserves due to the important volume of premiums and as a result of having only single premiums. In order to determine the reserves of this business, the discounted present value of the expected future pensions, calculated on the basis of mortality tables and interest rates. Those are based on the asset portfolio which supports the liabilities. Additionally, the constituted reserves include the amount required to cover the maintenance expenses related to the administration of the payment of future pensions.

 

The mathematical reserves of the income lines are determined by the sum of the value discounted from future expected pensions to be paid during a defined period or not defined, calculated on the basis of the current mortality and morbidity tables, and the market discount interest rates of the investment portfolio. During the year 2018, the Group adopted the new mortality tables approved and published by the SBS through Resolution SBS No.886-2018; these tables reflect recent changes in the life expectancy.

 

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The Group also uses discount rates in measuring annuities, in order to reflect the market value in the measurement of insurance liabilities, as follows:

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group uses the market rate for harvests of the portfolio of its financial assets for pension flows shifted by currency (market rates).

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the adjustments to the liabilities at each reporting date of the consolidated statement of financial position are recorded in the consolidated statement of income (due to the effects of the variations in the mortality tables) and in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (due to the effect of the market rate), both effects are included in the consolidated statement of income as of December 31, 2020. The liability is derecognized when the contract expires, is discharged or is cancelled.

 

Also, given that the financial assets that have a direct effect on the annuities are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, the Group modified the recognition of its annuities with the aim of recognizing in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income the proportion that corresponds to annuities, of the unrealized results generated by the assets and that have a direct effect in said annuities.

 

On the other hand, in the Individual Life business the Group offers some products which are only risk related and others of risk and savings, the latter being those which comprise the highest percentage of reserves of the line. Risk and savings products can be differentiated between those with a guaranteed interest rate and others without guaranteed interest, the reserve for the first group being equal to the balance of the policy accounts plus the unaccredited surplus interest, and for the second group it is equal to the balance of the policy accounts. Said accounts are established with the premiums collected, tax deductions, expenses and costs of insurance and the accreditation of interest based on the yield of the portfolio which supports said reserves.

 

Life insurance claims reserves include reserves for reported claims and the estimates of the incurred claims buy not reported (IBNR) to the Group. As of December 31, 2019, reserves for claims occurred and not reported were determined on the basis of the Chain Ladder methodology (a generally accepted actuarial method), whereby the weighted average of past claim development is projected into the future; this projection is based on the ratios of occurrence of accumulated past claims. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as of December 31, 2020, IBNR reserves were calculated in two parts:

 

a) IBNR reserve for regular claims and 

b) IBNR reserve for expected excess mortality (deaths above the average number of cases in the pre-pandemic months).

 

For part a) the reserves were determined based on the Chain Ladder methodology, maintaining the expected loss ratio of the periods prior to the pandemic and for part b) the IBNR reserves were determined based on the estimate of deaths in addition to the average (excess mortality) of each portfolio and subtracting additional claims to the average already reported to the company. The excess mortality of each portfolio is calculated taking into account the excess mortality experienced in the country by geographic location and age ranges and the representation of the portfolio of policyholders in those same segments. It should be noted that, due to periods of social confinement and stoppage of certain activities, the claim report during 2020 has shown greater delays than in previous years, which translates into an increase in IBNR and an increase in claims, likewise, it is reflected in the increase in the reserve for pending claims. In general, claim reserves have been estimated with prudential criteria due to the uncertainty in the loss ratio caused by the pandemic.

 

At each reporting date, an evaluation is carried out as to whether the life insurance liabilities are adequate, net of the related DAC, by means of a liability adequacy test as established by IFRS 4. At December 31, of 2020 and 2019, the Group’s Management concluded that the liabilities are sufficient and, therefore, they have not recognized any additional liability for life insurance contracts.

 

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(ii)Non-life insurance contract liabilities (which comprise general and healthcare insurance) -

 

Non-life insurance contract liabilities are recognized when contracts are entered into.

 

Claims reserves are based on the last estimated cost of all claims incurred but not settled at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, whether reported or not, together with related claim handling costs and the expected reduction in value of salvage and other recoveries. Delays can be experienced in the notification and settlement of certain types of claims, therefore their ultimate cost cannot be known with certainty at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Claims occurred but not reported are estimated and included in the provision (liabilities). The reserves for claims that have not been reported are determined based on the Chain Ladder methodology (a generally accepted actuarial method) that considers the statistical analysis of the experience in reporting claims of the Group, the expected costs of the claims to be reported and when appropriate, adjustments in the last estimated periods based on the frequency and/or severity of the cases to better reflect the current conditions.

 

During 2020, the Group incorporated in the estimate of the reserve for incurred and unreported claims (IBNR) of the general insurance businesses, adjustments in the expected frequency of claims during the months of confinement, stoppage of transport and activities in the country, as well as the decrease in the insured portfolio that was later recovering its usual level.

 

In the case of Medical Assistance (“AMED” in Spanish), the IBNR estimate included the estimate of regular claims and also the IBNR estimate for COVID claims, which had a different frequency and cost than regular claims. For the months prior to the pandemic, the estimate of expected claims was maintained considering that during 2020 the reporting of claims had a significant delay compared to previous years as a result of the confinement decreed in the country.

 

For the months of pandemic, from March 2020 onwards, the regular IBNR incorporated in the estimate the decrease in the frequency of outpatient consultations (only hospitalizations and emergencies were attended) while the IBNR COVID included the claims estimated by the pandemic with the costs expected treatment, hospitalizations and intensive care admissions. During the year 2021, the development and reporting of regular claims and COVID will continue to be monitored, given that activities and mobilization in the country are not yet at the usual levels.

 

No provision is recognized for stabilization or catastrophic reserves. The liability is written off when the contract expires, is eliminated or canceled.

 

Technical reserves for non-life insurance contracts comprise the provision for unearned premiums which represents premiums received for risks that have not yet expired. Generally, the reserve is liberated during the term of the contract and is recognized as premium income.

 

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the risk from outstanding claims and an existing liability adequacy test as laid out under IFRS 4, to determine whether there is any overall excess of expected claims over unearned premiums. If these estimates show that the carrying amount of the unearned premiums is inadequate, the deficiency is recognized in the consolidated statement of income by setting up a provision for liability adequacy. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, Management determined that the liabilities were adequate; therefore, it has not recorded any additional liabilities for non-life insurance contracts.

 

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Income recognition:

 

(i)Gross premiums -

 

Life insurance contracts -

 

Gross premiums on life contracts are recognized as revenue when due from the policyholder. For single premium business, revenue is recognized on the date on which the policy is effective.

 

Non-life insurance contracts -

 

Gross non-life insurance direct and assumed premiums comprise the total premiums written and are recognized on the date of issue of the policy as a receivable. At the same time, a reserve is recorded for unearned premiums which represent premiums for risks that have not yet expired. Unearned premiums are recognized as income over the contract period which is also the coverage and risk period.

 

(ii)Fees and commission income -

 

Investment Link insurance contract policyholders remunerate the Group for policy administration services, investment management services, surrenders and other contract fees. These fees are recognized as revenue in the consolidated statement of income in the period in which the services are provided.

 

Recognition of benefits, claims and expenses:

 

(i)Benefits and claims -

 

The benefits and claims for life insurance contracts include the cost of all claims arising during the year including internal and external claim handling costs that are directly related to the processing and settlement of claims. Death, survival and disability claims are recorded on the basis of notifications received. Pension payments are recorded when they accrue.

 

General and health insurance claims include all claims occurring during the year, whether reported or not, internal and external claim handling costs that are directly related to the processing and settlement of claims, a reduction for the value of salvage and other recoveries, and any adjustment to claims outstanding from previous years.

 

(ii)Ceded premiums -

 

Comprise the total premiums payable for the coverage of the insurance contracts and are recognized on the date on which the validity of the insurance policy commences. Unearned ceded premiums are deferred over the term of the underlying insurance contract.

 

(iii)Reinsurance claims -

 

Reinsurance claims are recognized when the related gross insurance claim is recognized according to the terms of the relevant contract.

 

f)Financial instruments: Initial recognition and subsequent measurement -

 

A financial instrument is any agreement that originates a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. 

The Group determined the classification of its financial instruments at the date of initial recognition.

 

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All the financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value plus the incremental costs related to the transaction that are directly attributable to the purchase or issue of the instrument, except in the case of financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss.

 

The purchases or sales of financial assets that require the delivery of the assets within a term established according to market regulations or conventions (regular market terms) are recognized on the negotiation date, in other words, the date in which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

 

Policy applicable from January 1, 2018 -

 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group classified the financial assets in one of the categories defined by IFRS 9: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, at fair value though other comprehensive income and at amortized cost, based on:

 

The business model for managing the financial assets and

The characteristics of the contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

 

Business model -

 

Represents how the financial assets are managed to generate cash flows and it does not depend on the Management’s intention with regard to an individual instrument. Financial assets can be managed for the purpose of: i) obtaining contractual cash flows; ii) obtaining contractual cash flows and sale; or iii) others. In order to evaluate the business models, the Group considers:

 

- The risks that affect the performance of the business model, and in particular, the way in which these risks are managed. 

- How the performance of the business model and the financial assets, held within this business model, are evaluated and informed to the key personnel of the Administration of the Group.

 

If the cash flows after initial recognition are carried out in a manner other than what is expected by the Group, the classification of the remaining financial assets maintained in this business model is not modified.

 

When the financial asset is maintained in the business models i) and ii), it requires the application of the “Solely Payments of Principal and Interest” test - “SPPI”.

 

SPPI Test (Solely Payments of Principal and Interest) -

 

This test consists in the evaluation of the cash flows generated by a financial instrument in order to verify if the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest. In order to conform to this concept, the cash flows must solely include the consideration of the time value of money and the credit risk. If the contractual terms introduce risk exposure or cash flow volatility, such as the exposure to changes in the prices of capital instruments or the prices of raw materials, the financial asset is classified at fair value through profit or loss. Hybrid contracts must be evaluated as a whole, including all the integrated characteristics. The accounting of a hybrid contract that contains an embedded derivative is carried out jointly, in other words, the entire instrument is measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

(i)Financial assets at amortized cost -

 

A financial asset is classified at amortized cost if the following conditions are met:

 

It is held within a business model the objective of which is to maintain the financial asset to obtain the contractual cash flows, and

 

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The contractual conditions give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of the principal and interest.

 

After their initial recognition, the financial assets of this category are valued at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method, minus any credit loss provision. The amortized cost is calculated considering any discount or premium incurred in the acquisition and professional fees that constitute an integral part of the effective interest rate. The interests income are included in the item “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated income statement.

 

Financial assets at amortized cost include direct credits that are recorded when the disbursement of the funds in favor of the clients is carried out, and indirect (contingent) credits that are recorded when the documents that support said credit facilities are issued. Furthermore, the Group considers as refinanced or restructured those credits that, due to difficulties in payment on the part of the debtor, change their payment schedule.

 

The impairment loss is calculated using the expected loss approach and recognized in the consolidated income statement in the item “Net gain on securities” for investments and in the item “Provision for credit losses on loan portfolio” for loans.

 

The balance of the financial assets, measured at amortized cost, is presented net of the provision for credit losses in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

The accounting treatment of repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending and borrowing is explained in Note 3(f)(v).

 

(ii)Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income -

 

The financial assets that the Group maintains in this category are : a) investments in debt instruments, and b) investments in equity instruments, not for trading, irrevocably designated at initial recognition.

 

Investments in debt instruments –

 

A financial asset is classified and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income when the following conditions are followed:

 

The financial asset is maintained within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and

The contractual conditions give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

 

After their initial recognition, investments in debt instruments are measured at fair value, recording the unrealized gains and losses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, net of their corresponding income tax and non-controlling interest, until the investment is sold; upon which the accumulated profit or loss is recognized in the item “Net gain on securities” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

Interest is recognized in the consolidated statement of income in the item “Interest and similar income” and it is reported as interest income using the effective interest rate method.

 

When a debt instrument is designated in a fair value hedging relationship, any change in the fair value due to changes in the hedged risk is recognized in the item “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

The gains or losses due to exchange differences related to the amortized cost of the debt instrument are recognized in the consolidated statement of income, and those related to the difference between the amortized cost and the fair value are recognized as part of the unrealized gain or loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

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The estimated fair value of the investments in debt instruments is mainly determined based on quotations or, in their absence, based on the discounted cash flows using market rates in accordance with the credit quality and the maturity term of the investment.

 

The impairment loss of investments in debt instruments is calculated using the expected loss approach and is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, charged to the item “Net gain on securities” of the consolidated statement of income; in this sense, it does not reduce the carrying amount of the financial asset in the consolidated statement of financial position, which is maintained at fair value. The impairment loss recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is reclassified to the consolidated statement of income when the debt instrument is derecognized.

 

Investments in equity instruments, not for trading, designated upon initial recognition (equity instruments designated at the initial recognition) -

 

At the moment of their initial recognition, the Group can make an irrevocable choice to present the equity instruments, which are not for trading, but for strategic purposes, in the category “At fair value through other comprehensive income”.

 

After their initial recognition, the equity investments are measured at fair value, recording the unrealized gains and losses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, net of their corresponding income tax and non-controlling interest, until the investment is sold, whereupon the accumulated gain or loss is transferred to the item “Retained earnings” of the consolidated statement of changes in equity; in other words, they are not subsequently reclassified to the consolidated statement of income.

 

As a result, the equity instruments classified in this category do not require a loss impairment evaluation.

 

Dividends are recognized when the collection right has been established and they are recorded in the item “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

(iii)Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss -

 

Financial assets must be classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss, unless they are classified and measured at “Amortized cost” or “At fair value through other comprehensive income”.

 

The financial assets that the Group maintains in this category are: a) Investments in debt instruments, b) investments in equity instruments for trading purposes, c) financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss from their initial recognition, and d) derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

 

Debt instruments -

 

Said instruments are classified in this category since: a) they are maintained for trading purposes, or b) their cash flows are not solely payments of principal and interest.

 

After their initial recognition they are measured at fair value, recording the changes in the item “Net gain on securities” of the consolidated statement of income. Interests accrued are calculated using the contractual interest rate and recorded in the “Interest and similar income” item of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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Equity instruments -

 

Equity instruments are classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss, unless an irrevocable choice is made, at the time of initial recognition, to designate them at fair value through other comprehensive income.

After their initial recognition, they are measured at fair value, recording the changes in the item “Net gains on securities” of the consolidated statement of income. The profit from dividends is recorded in the item “Interest and similar income” of consolidated statement of income when the right to payment has been recognized.

 

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss from initial recognition -

 

Upon initial recognition, Management can irrevocably designate financial assets as measured at fair value through profit or loss, if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an incongruence of measurement or recognition that would otherwise arise from the measurement of the assets or liabilities or from the recognition of the profit and losses thereof on different bases.

 

After initial recognition they are measured at fair value, recording the changes in the consolidated statement of income.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group classified the financial liabilities upon initial recognition as measured at amortized cost, except in the case of the financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. These liabilities include the derivatives measured at fair value.

 

The interest incurred is accrued in the item “Interest and similar expense” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

Furthermore, upon initial recognition, Management can irrevocably designate financial liabilities as measured at fair value through profit or loss when one of the following criteria is complied with:

 

An incongruence in the measurement is eliminated or significantly reduced, which would otherwise arise from using different criteria to measure assets or liabilities; or

They are part of a group of financial liabilities, which are managed and their yield is evaluated based on fair value, according to a documented investment strategy or risk management; or

The financial liability contains one or more embedded derivatives that otherwise significantly modify the required cash flows.

 

(iv)Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities -

 

From January 1, 2018, the reclassification of financial assets will always take place as long as when the business model that manages financial assets is changed. We expect this change will be less than frequently. These changes are determined by the Group Management as a result of external or internal changes, which must be necessary for the Group’s operations and demonstrable against third parties. Therefore, a change in the Group’s business model will take place only when it starts or stop carrying out an activity that is significant for its operations. The financial liabilities are never reclassified.

 

(v)Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending and borrowing –

 

Securities sold under repurchase agreements at a specified future date are not derecognized from the consolidated statement of financial position as the Group retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership. The cash received is recorded as an asset in “Cash and due from banks” and the corresponding obligation to return it is recognized too, including accrued interest, as a liability in “Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending”, reflecting the transaction’s economic substance as a loan to the Group. The difference between the sale and repurchase price was treated as interest expense and accrued over the life of the agreement using the effective interest rate and was recognized in “Interest and similar expenses” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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As part of this transaction the Group grants assets as collateral. When the counterparty receives securities and has the right to sell or re-pledge, the Group reclassifies those securities in “Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income pledged as collateral” or “Amortized cost investments pledged as collateral”, as appropriate, of the consolidated statement of financial position. When the counterparty receives cash as collateral that will be restricted until the maturity of the contract, the Group reclassifies the cash in “Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings” in the consolidated statement of financial position, which includes accrued interest that is calculated according to the effective interest rate method. Likewise, when the counterparty receives loan portfolio, the Group maintains these loans in “Loan portfolio, net” in the statement of financial position, whose control is kept in off-balance sheet accounts.

 

Conversely, securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements at a specified future date are not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position. The cash granted is recorded as an outgoing asset in “Cash and due from banks” account and the corresponding right to charge it, including accrued interest, is recorded in “Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing”, reflecting the transaction’s economic substance as a loan granted by the Group. The difference between the purchase and resale price is recorded in “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated statement of income and is accrued over the life of the agreement using the effective interest rate method.

 

If securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreement are subsequently sold to third parties, the obligation to return the securities is recorded as a short sale in the consolidated statement of financial position as “Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss” and measured at fair value, with any gains or losses included in the consolidated statement of income as “Net gain on securities”.

 

Securities lending and borrowing transactions are usually collateralized by securities. The transfer of the securities to counterparties is only reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position if the risks and rewards of ownership are also transferred.

 

g)De-recognition of financial assets and liabilities -

 

Financial assets:

 

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or a part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognized when: (i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or (ii) the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

 

When the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Group continues to recognize the transferred asset to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement.

 

In that case, the Group also recognizes the associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has retained.

 

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Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of (i) the original carrying amount of the asset, and (ii) the maximum amount of consideration that the Group could be required to repay.

 

Financial liabilities:

 

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such exchange or modification is treated as a withdrawal of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability; the difference between the carrying amount of the original financial liability and the consideration paid is recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

 

h)Offsetting financial instruments -

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and Management has the intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

i)Impairment of financial assets -

 

Policy applicable from January 1, 2018 -

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group applies a three-stage approach to measure the provision for credit loss, using an impairment model based on the expected credit losses as established in IFRS 9, for the following categories:

 

Financial assets at amortized cost,

Debt instruments classified as investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, and

Indirect loans that are presented in off-balance accounts.

 

The financial assets classified or designated at fair value through profit of loss and the equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income, are not subject to impairment evaluation.

 

Financial assets migrate through three stages according to the change in the credit risk from the initial recognition.

 

Impairment model of expected credit losses -

 

The calculations of credit losses are products of models with a series of underlying assumptions with regard to the choice of the variable inputs and their interdependencies. The impairment model for expected credit loss reflects the present value of all the cash deficit events related to the events of default, whether (i) during the following twelve months or (ii) during the expected useful life of a financial instrument depending on the impairment of the credit from the beginning. The expected credit loss reflects an unbiased result weighted by probability that considers a range of multiple outcomes based on reasonable and supportable forecasts.

 

The provisions for credit losses will be measured on each reporting date following a three-stage model of expected credit losses based on the degree of credit impairment from its origin:

 

Stage 1: Financial assets whose credit risk has not increased significantly since its initial recognition, a reserve will be recognized for losses equivalent to the credit losses expected to occur from defaults in the following 12 months. For those instruments with a maturity less than 12 months, a probability of default corresponding to the remaining term until maturity is used.

 

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Stage 2: Financial assets that have presented a significant increase in credit risk compared with initial recognition, but are not considered impaired, a reserve will be recognized for losses equivalent to the credit losses expected to occur during the remaining life of the asset.

Stage 3: Financial assets with evidence of impairment on the reporting date, a reserve will be recognized for losses equivalent to the expected credit losses during the entire life of the asset. The interest income will be recognized based on the carrying amount of the asset, net of the loss reserve.

 

Measurement of the expected loss -

 

The measurement of the expected credit loss is mainly based on the product of probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD), discounted at the reporting date and considering the expected macroeconomic effects and all in accordance with the new regulation.

 

The details of these statistical parameters are the following:

 

PD: is an estimate of the probability of default in a determined time horizon. A default can only occur at a determined moment during the remaining estimated life, if the provision has not been previously derecognized and it is still in the loan portfolio.

 

LGD: is an estimate of the loss produced in the case a predetermined value is produced at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows owed and those that the lender would expect to receive, even after the liquidation of any guarantee. Generally, it is expressed as a percentage of the EAD.

 

EAD: is an estimate of the exposure on a future default date, which considers the changes expected in the exposure after the reporting date, including the reimbursements of principal and interest, whether programmed by contract or otherwise, and the interest accrued due to default payments.

 

The fundamental difference between the credit loss considered as Stage 1 and Stage 2 is the PD horizon. The estimates of Stage 1 use a 12-month horizon, while those situated in Stage 2 use an expected loss calculated with the remaining term of the asset and considers the effect of the significant increase in credit risk. Finally, Stage 3 will estimate the expected loss based on the best estimate (“ELBE”), according to the situation of the collection process of each asset.

 

Changes from one stage to another -

 

The classification of an instrument as stage 1 or stage 2 depends on the concept of “significant increase in credit risk” on the reporting date compared with the origination date; in this sense, the definition used considers the following criteria:

 

An account is classified in stage 2 if it has more than 30 days in arrears.

 

Risk thresholds have been established based on the internal models and based on relative difference thresholds (by portfolio and risk level) in which the instrument was originated.

 

The follow-up systems, alerts and monitoring of risk portfolios are integrated, as established by the current risk policy in Wholesale and Retail Banking.

 

Additionally, all the accounts that are classified as default on the reporting date are considered as stage 3. The significant risk increase evaluations from their initial recognition and of credit impairment are carried out independently on each reporting date. The assets can move in both directions, from one stage to another.

 

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Prospective information -

 

The measurement of expected credit losses for each stage and the evaluation of significant increases in credit risk must consider information regarding previous events and current conditions, as well as the projections of future events and economic conditions. The estimate of the risk parameters (PD, LGD, EAD), used in the calculation of the provision in stages 1 and 2, included macroeconomic variables that differ between portfolios. These projections have a 3-year period and, additionally, a long-term projection.

 

The estimate of expected losses for stages 1, 2 and 3 will be a weighted estimate that considers three future macroeconomic scenarios. The base, optimist and pessimist scenarios are based on macroeconomic projections provided by the internal team of economic studies and approved by Senior Management. This same team also provides the probabilities of occurrence of each scenario. It should be stated, that the design of the scenario is adjusted at least once a year, with the possibility of a greater frequency if required by the surrounding conditions.

 

Macroeconomic factors -

 

In its models, the Group bases itself on an wide variety of prospective information such as economic inputs, including: the growth of the gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rates, the base rates of the central bank, among others. It is possible that the inputs and models used to calculate the expected credit losses do not always capture all the market characteristics on the date of the financial statements. To reflect this, qualitative adjustments or overlays such as temporary adjustments can be carried out using the opinion of experts.

 

Expected life -

 

For the instruments in Stage 2 or 3, the reserves for losses will cover the lifetime expected credit losses of the instrument. For the majority of the instruments, the expected life is limited to the remaining term of the product, adjusted by expected advance payments. In the case of revolving products, an analysis was carried out in order to determine the expected life period.

 

Presentation of allowance for loan losses in the consolidated statement of financial position -

 

Financial assets measured at amortized cost: as a deduction from the gross carrying amount of the financial assets;

Debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income: it does not recognize any provision in the statement of financial position because the carrying amount of these assets is their fair value; however, the expected credit loss is presented in other comprehensive income;

Indirect loans: the credit loss provision is presented in the item “Other liabilities” of the statement of financial position.

 

Policy applicable up to December 31, 2017 -

 

The Group assessed at the end of each period whether there was any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets was impaired. An impairment existed if one or more events that has occurred since the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred “loss event”), had had an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that could be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment could have included indications that the borrower or a group of borrowers was experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability of bankruptcy or other legal financial reorganization process and where observable data indicate that there was a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

 

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The criterion used for each category of financial assets was follows:

 

(i)Financial assets carried at amortized cost -

 

For loans, receivables and held-to-maturity investments that were carried at amortized cost, the Group first assessed whether impairment existed individually for financial assets that were individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that were not individually significant. If the Group determined that no objective evidence of impairment existed for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it included that asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assessed them for impairment. Assets that were individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss was, or continues to be, recognized were not included in a collective assessment of impairment.

 

The amount of any impairment loss identified was measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit losses that had not yet been incurred).

 

The carrying amount of the asset was reduced through the use of a provision account and the amount of the loss was recognized in the consolidated statement of income. A loan, together with the respective associated provision, was written off when classified as a loss and was fully provisioned and there was real and verifiable evidence that the loan was irrecoverable and collection efforts had been concluded without success, the impossibility of foreclosures or all collateral had been realized or had been transferred to the Group.

 

If in any subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increased or decreased because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss was increased or reduced by adjusting the provision account. If in the future a written-off loan was later recovered, the recovery was recognized in the consolidated statement of income, as a credit to “Recovery of written off loans”.

 

The present value of the estimated future cash flows was discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If a loan had a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss was the current effective interest rate.

 

The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralized financial asset reflected the cash flows that could have resulted from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure was probable.

 

For collective assessment of impairment, financial assets were grouped considering the Group’s internal credit rating system, which considered credit risk characteristics; for example: asset type, industry, geographical location, collateral type and past-due status and other relevant factors.

 

Future cash flows from a group of financial assets that were collectively evaluated for impairment were estimated on the basis of historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics to those in the group. Historical loss experience was adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions that did not affect the years on which the historical loss experience was based and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that did not exist. The methodology and assumptions used were reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience.

 

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(ii)Available-for-sale investments -

 

For available-for-sale financial investments, the Group assessed at each date of the consolidated statement of financial position whether there was objective evidence that an investment or a group of investments was impaired.

 

In the case of equity investments, objective evidence could have included a significant or prolonged decline in their fair value below cost. “Significant” was to be evaluated against the original cost of the investment and “prolonged” against the period in which the fair value had been below its original cost. The determination of what was “significant” or “prolonged” required judgment. In making this judgment, the Group evaluated, among other factors, the duration or extent to which the fair value of an investment was less than its cost.

 

When there was evidence of impairment, the cumulative loss (measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any previously recognized impairment loss) was removed from the available-for-sale investments reserve of the consolidated statement of changes in equity and recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Impairment losses on equity investments were not reversed through the consolidated statement of income; increases in their fair value after impairment were recognized directly in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

In the case of debt instruments, impairment was assessed based on the same criteria as financial assets carried at amortized cost. However, the amount recorded for impairment was the cumulative loss measured as the difference between the amortized cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that investment previously recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Future interest income was based on the reduced carrying amount and was accrued using the interest rate used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Interest income was recorded as part of “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated statement of income. If in a subsequent year, the fair value of a debt instrument increases and the increase could be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in the consolidated statements of income, the impairment loss was reversed through the consolidated statement of income.

 

Renegotiated loans -

 

When a loan is modified, it is not considered as past due but maintained its previous classification as impaired or not impaired. If the debtor complied with the new agreement over the following six months, and an analysis of its payment capacity supported a new improved risk classification, the loan is classified as not impaired. If, subsequent to the loan modification, the debtor failed to comply with the new agreement, it is considered as impaired and past due.

 

j)Leases -

 

Policy aplicable from January 1, 2019 -

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group maintains mainly lease premises, used as offices and agencies, and servers and technological platforms, which were registered in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 16 “Leases”. This standard considers that a contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract transfers the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for a consideration.

 

Initial Recognition -

 

The lease contracts are recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as an right-of-use asset and a lease liability in the date the leased asset is available for use.

 

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The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost including the following:

 

The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability.

Any lease payment paid to the lessor before the start date or on the same date.

Direct costs incurred and costs for dismantling or rehabilitation, if any.

 

Lease liabilities include the present value of fixed payments and variable lease payments that are based on an index or rate. Lease payments that will be made under renewal options with reasonable certainty of being exercised are included in the measurement of the liability.

 

Lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate could be determined easily, or the incremental interest rate by loans of the lesse, which is the interest rate that the lessee would have to pay for borrowing for a term similar, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value asset by the right-of-use in a similar economic environment with similar terms, guarantees and conditions.

 

In determining the term of the lease, Management considers all the facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise the extension option, or not to exercise a termination option. Likewise, the estimation of the extension or termination options will be revalued only if an event or changes in the circumstances occur within the control of the entity that affects said estimate.

 

Subsequent Recognition –

 

The right-of-use asset is generally depreciated in a straight line during the shortest period of the asset’s useful life and the lease term. If the Group is reasonably certain of exercising a purchase option, the right-of-use asset depreciates over the useful life of the underlying asset.

 

The Group has chosen to measure the asset at cost less depreciation and accumulated impairment loss, and adjusting any new measurement of the lease liability. Depreciation is calculated in a straight line within the term of the lease.

 

The liability will be recorded at its amortized cost, that is, it will be increased to reflect the accrued interest, recognize in the heading “Interest, returns and similar expenses” of the consolidated statement of income, and the fees paid will be subtracted.

 

Likewise, the balance of the liability will be reviewed in the following cases:

 

When there is a change in the expected amount to be paid under a residual value guarantee.

When there is a change in future lease installments to reflect the variation in an index or interest rate.

When there is a change in the terms o the lease.

When there is a change in the evaluation of an option to purchase the underlying asset.

 

The changes will be recorded as an adjustment of the lease liability and the right of use, unless the book value of the right of use has been reduced to zero, in which case it must be recorded against the consolidated statement of income.

 

Short-term leases with little significant value are recognized in a straight line as an expense in the “Administrative expenses” item of the consolidated statement of income.

 

The accounting treatment of lessors continues with a similar model to that of IAS 17; In that sense, lessors continue to perform a classification test to distinguish between financial and operating leases.

 

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Policy aplicable up to December 31, 2018 -

 

As of December 31, 2018, the Group recorded the leases according to the IAS 17 “Leases”. According to that standard, the determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease was based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception date: whether fulfillment of the arrangement was dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and on whether the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset even if that right was not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

 

Operating leases:

 

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and benefits of the asset were held by the lessor were classified as operating leases. Under this concept the Group had mainly leased premises used as offices and agencies of the Group’s subsidiaries.

 

Payments made under an operating lease were charged to the “Administrative expenses” heading of the consolidated statement of income based on the straight-line method in the lease period.

 

When an operating lease was terminated before the lease period has expired, any penalty payment to the lessor was recognized as an expense in the period in which termination takes place.

 

Finance leases:

 

Finance leases were recognized as granted loans at the present value of the future lease collections. The difference between the gross receivable amount and the present value of the loan was recognized as unearned interest. Lease income was recognized over the term of the lease agreement using the effective interest rate method, which reflected a constant periodic rate of return.

 

k)Property, furniture and equipment -

 

Property, furniture and equipment are recorded at historical acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if applicable. Historical acquisition costs include expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquired property, furniture or equipment. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to the consolidated statement of income; significant renewals and improvements are capitalized when it is probable that future economic benefits, in excess of the originally assessed standard of performance, will flow from the use of the acquired property, furniture or equipment.

 

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which are as follows:

 

  Years
   
Buildings and other construction 33
Installations 10
Furniture and fixtures 10
Vehicles and equipment 5
Computer hardware 4

  

An item of property, furniture and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the consolidated statement of income.

 

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Assets’ residual value and the selected useful life are periodically reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with current economic benefits and life expectancy.

 

l)Investment properties -

 

Investment properties are held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both rather than for: (a) use in the production or supply or goods or services or for administrative purposes; or (b) sale in the ordinary course of business. Property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property is recognized at cost before completion.

 

Investment properties are initially measured at fair value, which is the purchase transaction price, unless otherwise indicated. Transaction costs are included in the initial measurement, which includes the purchase price and any other cost directly attributable to the transaction.

 

For subsequent recognition, an entity shall choose as its accounting policy either the fair value model or the cost model and shall apply that policy to all its investment property. At the date of the consolidated financial statements, the Group has opted for keeping the cost model. Accordingly, investment properties are accounted for at their acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and the accumulated impairment losses, if any.

 

An entity can opt for recognizing and depreciating separately the components of an investment property or as a single unit for recording and depreciation purposes. The Group recognizes as a single unit each of its investment properties and has estimated a useful life of 33 years for purposes of determining depreciation under the straight-line method.

 

Rental income is recognized as rents that are accrued under the related rental agreement; depreciation expenses as well as related expenses directly with the maintenance of the leased assets, they are recorded net in the item of “Other Income” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

m)Seized assets -

 

Seized assets are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated market value, which is obtained from valuations made by independent appraisers. Reductions in book values are recorded in the consolidated statement of income.

 

n)Business combination -

 

Business combinations made are accounted for using the acquisition method in accordance with IFRS 3 “Business Combination”, regardless of whether they are equity instruments or other acquired assets.

 

The acquisition cost is the sum of the consideration paid for the acquisition measured at fair value at the acquisition date and the amount of the share in the non-controlling interest acquired. For each business combination the Group decides whether to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value or at the proportional share in the identifiable net assets of the acquired. Acquisition-related costs are recognized as expense and are included within “Administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of income.

 

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for its own classification and denomination according to the contractual terms, economic circumstances and prevailing conditions at the date of acquisition. This includes the separation of embedded derivative contracts signed by the acquiree.

 

Any contingency transferred by the acquirer is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. The contingency classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and is within the scope of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, is measured at fair value with changes recognized in the consolidated statement of income or consolidated statement of comprehensive income. If the contingency is not within the scope of IFRS 9, it is measured in accordance with the applicable IFRS. A contingency that is classified as equity should not be measured again and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

 

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The acquisition of a non-controlling interest is recorded directly in net equity, any difference between the amount paid and the acquired net assets is recorded as an equity transaction. Accordingly, the Group recognizes no additional goodwill after the acquisition of the non-controlling interest, nor does it recognize any profit or loss from the disposal of the non-controlling interest. Equity attributable to the non-controlling interest is shown separately in the consolidated statement of financial position. Profit attributable to the non-controlling interest is shown separately in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

If a business combination achieved in stages, the acquisition date and the value of the previous participation of the acquirer is measured again at a fair value at the date of acquisition. The gains or losses arising from such remedy are recognized is recognized in profit or loss. During 2020 there have been no business combinations.

 

Combinations of entities under common control

 

A business combination between entities or businesses under common control is outside the scope of IFRS 3, because it corresponds to a business combination in which all the entities or businesses that are combined are controlled, ultimately, by the same part or parts, before and after the business combination. In these transactions, the Group recognizes the assets acquired under the interest unification method, whereby the assets and liabilities of the combined companies are reflected at their book values and no goodwill is recognized as a result of the combination.

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been presented considering the aforementioned. See Note 2(a).

 

o)Intangible assets -

 

Comprise internally developed and acquired software licenses used by the Group. Acquired software licenses are measured upon initial recognition at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life (between 3 and 5 years).

 

Intangible assets identified as a consequence of the acquisition of subsidiaries are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their fair values determined on the acquisition date and are amortized using the straight line method over their estimated useful life as follows:

 

   

Estimated useful
life in years
 

     
Client relationship - Prima AFP (AFP Unión Vida)   20

Client relationship – Credicorp Capital Holding Chile (Inversiones IMT) 

  22
Client relationship - Edyficar Peru   10
Client relationship – Mibanco   7
Client relationship - Ultraserfinco   9.2
Brand - Mibanco   25
Brand - Culqi   5
Fund manager contract - Credicorp Capital Colombia   20 and 28

Fund manager contract - Credicorp Capital Holding Chile (Inversiones IMT) 

  11 and 24
Fund manager contract - Ultraserfinco   23
Core deposits - Mibanco   6
Others   Between 3 and 7.5

 

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The period and the amortization method, for intangible assets are reviewed at the end of each period. If the expected useful life differs from previous estimates, the amortization period will be changed accordingly. If there has been a change in the expected pattern of conduct of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset, the amortization method shall be amended to reflect these changes.

 

Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the consolidated statement of income when the asset is derecognized.

 

p)Goodwill -

 

Goodwill is the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the fair value recognized for the acquisition of the net value of the identifiable net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeds the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units (CGU) that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to these units.

 

Where goodwill has been allocated to a CGU and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill and the assets disposed of are included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal. Goodwill disposed of in these circumstances is measured based on the relative values of the disposed operation and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.

 

Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

 

q)Impairment of non-financial assets -

 

The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indicator that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of the value of the asset or the CGU less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for each individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets.

 

When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are considered, if any. If this kind of transactions cannot be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are verified against valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indicators.

 

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For non-financial assets, excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date of whether there is an indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the recoverable amount. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized.

 

The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

 

r)Due from customers on acceptances -

 

Due from customers on acceptances corresponds to accounts payable from customers for import and export transactions, whose obligations have been accepted by the Group. The obligations that must be assumed by the Group for such transactions are recorded as liabilities.

 

s)Financial guarantees -

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Group issues financial guarantees, such as letters of credit, guarantees and banker’s acceptances. Financial guarantees are initially recognized at fair value, which is equivalent to the commission initially received, also, letters of credit and guarantees are recorded in caption “Other liabilities” of the consolidated statement of financial position and banker’s acceptances are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group’s liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in the consolidated statement of income, and the best estimate of expenditure required to settle any financial obligation arising as a result of the financial guarantee.

 

Any increase in the liability relating to a financial guarantee is included in the consolidated statement of income. The commission received is recognized in “Commissions and fees” of the consolidated statement of income on a straight line basis over the life of the granted financial guarantee.

 

t)Provisions -

 

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow or resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle said obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.

 

The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statement of income net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the specific risks of the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.

 

u)Contingencies -

 

Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. They are disclosed in the Notes, unless the probability of an outflow of resources is remote. Contingent assets are not recorded in the financial statements; they are disclosed if it is probable that an inflow of economic benefits will be realized.

 

v)Income tax -

 

Income tax is computed based on the individual financial statements of each of the Group’s members.

 

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Deferred income tax reflects the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for accounting purposes and the amounts determined for tax purposes. Deferred assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are expected to be recovered or eliminated. The measurement of deferred assets and deferred liabilities reflects the tax consequences that arise from the manner in which Credicorp and its Subsidiaries expect, at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities may change, even though there is no change in the amount of the related temporary differences, due to a change in the income tax rate. In this case, the resulting change in deferred tax, corresponding to the change in rate, will be recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items previously recognized outside of the consolidated income statement (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity).

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized regardless of when the timing differences are likely to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is likely to exist sufficient tax benefits for the application of temporary difference. At the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, Credicorp and its Subsidiaries assess unrecognized deferred assets and the carrying amount of recognized deferred assets.

Credicorp and its Subsidiaries determine their deferred income tax based on the tax rate applicable to their undistributed earnings; any additional tax on dividend distribution is recorded on the date a liability is recognized.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legal right of offset and the deferred taxes are related to the same taxpaying entity and the same tax authority.

 

w)Earnings per share -

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to Credicorp’s equity holders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, excluding the average number of ordinary shares purchased and held as treasury stock.

 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to Credicorp’s equity holders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, excluding the average number of ordinary shares purchased and held as treasury stock, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would have been issued if all potential ordinary shares with dilutive effect have been converted into ordinary shares.

 

x)Share-based payment transactions -

 

The cost of the Group’s remuneration plan is recognized, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (‘the vesting date”).

 

The cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled liquidations at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense is recorded in “Salaries and employee benefits” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

When the terms of a share-based liquidation are modified, the minimum expense recognized is maintained as if the terms had not been modified. An additional expense is recognized for any modification which increases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement, or which is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification.

 

The dilutive effect of the shares granted under this plan is reflected as a share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share, see paragraph (w) above.

 

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y)Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting -

 

Trading -

 

The Group negotiates derivative financial instruments in order to meet its costumers’ needs. The Group may also take positions with the expectation of profiting from favorable movements in prices, rates or indexes.

 

Part of the transactions with derivatives, which provide effective economic hedges under the Group’s risk management positions, do not qualify for hedge accounting under the specific rules of IFRS 9 and are, therefore, treated as trading derivatives.

 

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position and subsequently are remeasured at fair value. Fair values are estimated based on the market exchange and interest rates. All derivatives are carried as assets when fair value is positive and as liabilities when fair value is negative. Gain and losses for changes in their fair value are recorded in the consolidated statement of income.

 

Hedging -

 

The Group uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to interest rate and foreign currency. In order to manage particular risks, the Group applies hedge accounting for transactions which meet the specified criteria.

 

In accordance with IFRS 9, to qualify as hedging operations, all the following conditions must be met:

 

The coverage ratio consist only of hedging instruments and hedged items eligible.

 

At inception, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship, the risk management objective and strategy for using the hedge. This documentation includes the identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged and a description of how the Group assesses whether the hedging relationship meets the hedge effectiveness requirements.

 

The hedge relationship meets all of the following hedge effectiveness requirements:

 

An economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument.

The effect of credit risk does not dominate the value changes that result from the economic relationship.

The hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the entity actually hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the entity actually uses to hedge that quantity of hedged item.

 

The accounting treatment is established based on the nature of the hedged item and compliance with hedging criteria.

 

i)Cash flow hedges -

 

The effective portion of the accumulated gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized directly as part of other comprehensive income in “Cash flow hedge reserve” in the consolidated statement of changes in equity, and it is reclassified to the consolidated statement of income in the same period or periods in which the covered operation affects results; that is, when income or financial expenses related with coverage are registered, or when a forecasted transaction occurs.

 

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The part of the gain or loss in derivatives that represents the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income.

 

Amounts originally recognized in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to the consolidated statement of income are registered as expenses or income in the cases in which the hedged item is reported.

 

If the forecasted transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, the accumulated gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedge reserve is transferred to the consolidated statement of income. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, any unrealized accumulated gain or loss previously in the cash flow hedge reserve remains in said reserve until the planned transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss. At the same time, the derivative is recorded as a trading derivative.

 

ii)Fair value hedges -

 

The change in the fair value of a fair value hedge and the change in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk hedged are recorded as a part of the carrying value of the hedged item and recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

 

For fair value hedges relating to items carried at amortized cost, any adjustment to the carrying amount of these items, as a result of discontinuation of the hedge, will be amortized through the consolidated statement of income over the remaining life of the hedge. Amortization may begin as soon as an adjustment exists and no later than when the hedged item ceases to be adjusted for changes in its fair value attributable to the risk being hedged.

 

If the hedged item is derecognized, the unamortized fair value is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income.

 

The hedge relationship is terminated when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or where the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship is terminated. For fair value hedges related with items recorded at amortized cost, the difference between the carrying value of the hedged item on termination and the face value is amortized over the remaining term of the original hedge using the effective interest rate. If the hedged item is derecognized, the unamortized fair value adjustment is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income. At the same time, the derivative is recorded as a trading derivative.

 

iii)Hedges of net investments in foreign businesses -

 

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are recognized for in a similar manner to cash flow hedges.

 

Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument related to the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the caption “Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations” of the consolidated statement of changes in net equity. The gain or loss related to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income under “Other income” or “Other expenses”.

 

Accumulated gains and losses in the consolidated statement of changes in net equity are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income when the net investment abroad is disposed or sold partially.

 

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iv)Embedded derivatives -

 

Derivatives embedded in host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract, and said host contract is not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss.

 

The Group has investments indexed to certain life insurance contracts liabilities, denominated “Investment Link”. These instruments have been classified at inception by the Group as “Financial instruments at fair value though profit or loss”, See Note 3(f)(iii) for the periods 2020 and 2019, and Note 8.

 

z)Fair value measurement -

 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

 

In the principal market for the asset or liability, or

In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

 

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. Also, the fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

 

When available, the Group measures the fair value of an instrument using the quoted price in an active market for that instrument. A market is regarded as active if transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

 

If there is no quoted price in an active market, then the Group uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

 

The chosen valuation technique incorporates all of the factors that market participants would take into account in pricing a transaction.

 

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level of input used that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

 

Level 1: Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.

 

Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

 

For assets and liabilities that are recognized at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization at the end of each reporting period.

 

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.

 

Also, fair values of financial instruments measured at amortized cost are disclosed in Note 34.7(b).

 

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aa)Segment reporting -

 

The Group reports financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments. Reportable segments are operating segments or aggregations of operating segments that meet specified criteria.

 

Operating segments are a component of an entity for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the entity’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in making decisions about how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Generally, financial information is required to be reported on the same basis as it is used internally for evaluating operating segments’ performance and deciding how to allocate resources to segments, Note 31.

 

ab)Fiduciary activities, management of funds and pension funds –

 

The Group provides custody, trustee, investment management and advisory services to third parties that result in the holding of assets on their behalf. These assets and income arising thereon are excluded from these consolidated financial statements, as they are not assets of the Group, Note 34.8.

 

Commissions generated for these activities are included as “Commissions and fees” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

ac)Cash and cash equivalents -

 

For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise balances of cash and non-restricted balances with central banks, overnight deposits, interbank funds, time deposits with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition, excluding restricted cash, see Note 4(a).

 

Cash collateral pledged as a part of a repurchase agreement is presented in “Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreement and securities borrowings” in the consolidated statement of financial position, see Note 5(a).

 

Cash collateral pledged in the negotiation of derivative financial instrument and others are presented in “Other assets” in the consolidated statement of financial position, See Note 13.

 

ad)International Financial Reporting Standards issued but not yet effective -

 

The Group decided not to early adopt the following standards and interpretations that were issued but are not effective as of December 31, 2020:

 

(i)Amendment to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current -

 

The amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements clarify that liabilities are classified as current or non-current, depending on the rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Classification is not affected by the entity’s expectations or by events after the reporting date (for example, a waiver or failure to comply with an agreement).

 

Amendments also indicate what IAS 1 means when it refers to “liquidating” a liability. Changes can affect the classification of liabilities, particularly with regard to entities that previously considered management’s intentions when determining the classification and for some liabilities that may be converted into equity.

 

Amendments that should be applied retroactively in accordance with standard requirements under IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Estimates and Errors.

 

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In May 2020, IASB issued a Proposal for a Standard that proposed extending the effective date of changes to January 1, 2023.

 

The amendments are effective for the annual periods reported on or after January 1, 2023 and must be applied retrospectively.

 

(ii)Amendment to IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment: Product before use -

 

In May 2020, the International Accounting Standards Board issued the Property, Plant and Equipment: Product before Provided Use Standard, which prohibits companies to deducting from the cost of an item of Property, Plant and Equipment, any product of the sale of items produced while taking such asset to the location and condition necessary for it to operate in the manner intended by management. Instead, an entity should recognize the proceeds from the sale of those items, and the costs of production associated with those items, in the profit and loss statement.

 

The amendments are effective as of January 1, 2023 and must be applied retrospectively to items of property, plant and equipment made available for use on or after the beginning of the first period presented when the entity first applied the amendment.

 

(iii)Amendments to IFRS 3 - reference to the Conceptual Framework -

 

Minor amendments were made to IFRS 3 Business Combinations to update the references to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and add an exception for the recognition of contingent liabilities and liabilities within the scope of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and of the Interpretation IFRIC 21 Liens.

 

The amendments also confirm that contingent assets should not be recognized on the acquisition date.

 

The amendments will be effective for the annual periods reported on or after January 1, 2022.

 

(iv)Onerous Contracts - Cost of fulfilling a contract - Amendments to IAS 37 -

 

In May 2020, the International Accounting Standards Board issued amendments to IAS 37 to specify what cost an entity needs to include when evaluating whether a contract is onerous or generates losses.

 

The amendment to IAS 37 clarifies that the direct costs of fulfilling a contract include both the incremental costs of fulfilling the contract and an allocation of other costs directly related to the performance of contracts. Before recognizing a separate provision for an onerous contract, the entity recognizes any impairment loss that has occurred in the assets used to fulfill the contract.

 

The Amendment is effective for the annual periods reported that began on or after January 1, 2022.

 

The Company will apply this modification to contracts for which it has not yet fulfilled all their obligations at the beginning of the annual reported period, in which it is the first time in applying the modifications.

 

(v)Annual improvements to IFRS Cycle 2018–2020 -

 

As part of its 2018-2020 annual enhancements to the IFRS standard process in May 2020, the International Accounting Standards Board issued the following amendments:

 

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IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - clarifies which fees should be included in the 10% test for derecognition of financial liabilities.

 

IFRS 16 Leases - amendment of illustrative example 13 to remove the illustration of lessor payments related to lease improvements, to eliminate any confusion about the treatment of lease incentives.

 

IFRS 1 First-time adoption of international financial reporting standards - allows entities that have measured their assets and liabilities at the book values ​​recorded in the books of their parent to also measure any accumulated translation differences using the amounts reported by matrix. This modification will also apply to associates and joint ventures that have taken the same exception of the IFRS 1.

 

IAS 41 Agriculture - elimination of the requirement for entities to exclude cash flows from taxes when measuring fair value under IAS 41. This amendment is intended to align with the requirement of the standard to discount cash flows on an after-tax base.

 

Amendments will be effective for the annual periods reported beginning on or after January 1, 2022 with early adoption permitted.

 

The Company will apply the modifications related to Financial liabilities, Leases, which will be made on or after the beginning of the annual reported period in which the entity applies the modifications for the first time.

 

(vi)Amendment to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 - Sale or contribution of assets that takes place an investor and its associate or joint venture -

 

The IASB has made modifications of limited scope to IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements” and IAS 28 “Investments in associates and joint ventures”.

 

Amendments clarify the accounting treatment of asset sales or contributions between an investor and its associates or joint ventures. They further confirm that the accounting treatment will depend on whether the non-monetary assets sold or contributed to an associate or joint venture constitute a “business” (as defined in IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”). When non-monetary assets constitute a business, the investor will recognize the total gain or loss from the sale or contribution of the assets. If the assets do not meet the definition of a business, the gain or loss is recognized by the investor only in proportion to the investment of the other investors in the joint venture associate. These modifications will be applied prospectively.

 

In December 2015, IASB decided to postpone the date of application of this amendment until its research project on the equity method has been completed.

 

Amendments will be effective for the annual reporting periods on or after January 1, 2023 and must be applied retrospectively to articles of property, plant and equipment that are made available for use or after the beginning for the first period in which the entity first applies said change.

 

(vii)IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” -

 

IFRS 17 was issued in May 2017 in replacement of IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts”. This standard requires a current measurement model, where estimate are remeasured in each reporting period. The contracts are measured using the building blocks of:

Discounted- weighted of probability cash flows

An explicit risk adjustment, and

 

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A contractual service margin which represents the unearned profit of the contract recognized as income over the coverage.

 

IFRS 17 applies to all types of insurance contracts (life, non-life and reinsurance insurance), regardless of the type of entities that issue them, as well as certain guarantees and financial instruments with certain discretionary participation characteristics. The general objective of IFRS 17 is to provide an accounting model that is more useful and uniform for insurance entities. Unlike IFRS 4, which relies heavily on the application of existing / local accounting policies, IFRS 17 provides a comprehensive model for insurance contracts, which covers all relevant accounting aspects.

 

The standard permits a choice between recognizing the changes in discount rates, either in the statement of income or directly in other comprehensive income. The choice probably reflects how insurers record their financial assets according to IFRS 9.

 

An optional, simplified premium allocation approach is permitted for the liability for the remaining coverage for short duration contracts, which are often written by non-life insurers.

 

There is a modification of the general measurement model denominated “Variable commissions method” for certain contracts of insurers with life insurance in which the insured share the yields from the underlying elements. Upon applying the variable commissions’ method, the entity’s participation in changes in fair value of the underlying elements is included in the contractual service margin. Therefore, it is probable that the results of the insurers that use this model will be less volatile than under the general model.

 

The new rules will affect the financial statements and key performance indicators of all entities that issue insurance contracts or investment contracts with discretionary participation features.

 

Also, its implementation will modify the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts having a significant impact on the underlying valuation models, systems, processes, internal controls and other fundamental aspects of the insurance business.

 

The Group has established governance structures related to the IFRS 17 project with the Audit Committee as the highest instance. As required by the standard, currently, the entities that make up the Group are in the process of determining the impact of their application.

 

Initially, IFRS 17 would apply to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021; however, the IASB agreed to defer the effective date of application to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

 

Early adoption is permitted, as long as the Group also applies IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 on the date on which IFRS 17 is applied for the first time.

 

The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the application of these standards, and to date, it considers that there will be no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements, except for IFRS 17.

 

Likewise, there are no other standards or amendments to standards which have not yet become effective and are expected to have a significant impact on the Group, either in the current or future periods, as well as on expected future transactions.

 

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4CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

 

a)The composition of the item is presented below:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cash and clearing (b)   5,233,643    4,917,674 
Deposits with Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) (b)   26,003,415    18,367,651 
Deposits with Central Bank of Bolivia and Colombia (b)   1,085,785    652,579 
Deposits with foreign banks (c)   3,350,106    1,402,403 
Deposits with local banks (c)   1,027,081    481,412 
Interbank funds   32,222    137,722 
Accrued interest   1,515    14,601 
Total cash and cash equivalents   36,733,767    25,974,042 
Restricted funds   19,227    12,720 
Total cash   36,752,994    25,986,762 

 

Cash and cash equivalents presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows exclude restricted funds, see note 3(ac).

 

b)Cash, clearing and deposits with Central Banks and Bank of the Republic -

 

These accounts mainly include the legal cash requirements that Subsidiaries of Credicorp must keep to be able to honor their obligations with the public. The composition of these funds is as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Legal cash requirements (i)          
Deposits with Central Reserve Bank of Peru   16,903,941    13,727,222 
Deposits with Central Bank of Bolivia   1,079,878    646,865 
Deposits with Republic Bank of Colombia   5,907    5,714 
Cash in vaults of Bank   4,529,683    4,132,347 
Total legal cash requirements   22,519,409    18,512,148 
           
Additional funds          
Overnight deposits with Central Reserve Bank of Peru (ii)   2,972,744    4,640,429 
Term deposits with Central Reserve Bank of Peru (iii)   5,988,900     
Cash in vaults of Bank and others   703,960    785,327 
Other Deposits BCRP   137,830     
Total additional funds   9,803,434    5,425,756 
Total   32,322,843    23,937,904 

 

(i)At December 31, 2020 cash and deposits that generate interest subject to legal cash requirements in local and foreign currency are subject to an implicit rate of 4.00 percent and 34.51 percent, respectively, on the total balance of obligations subject to legal cash requirements, as required by the BCRP (5.01 percent and 35.06 percent, respectively, at December 31, 2019).

 

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In Management’s opinion, the Group has complied with the calculation legal cash requirements established by current regulations.

 

(ii)At December 31, 2020, the Group maintains four “overnight” deposits with the BCRP, of which are two denominated in soles in amount of S/559.7 million and two in U.S Dollars in amount of US$666.4 million, equivalent to S/2,413.0 million. At said date, the deposit in soles and deposits in U.S Dollars accrue interest at annual rates of 0.15 percent and 0.13 percent, respectively, and have maturities at 4 days.

 

At December 31, 2019, the Group maintains three “overnight” deposits with the BCRP, which are one denominated in soles in amount of S/360.0 million and two in U.S Dollars in amount of US$1,291.6 million, equivalent to S/4,280.4 million. At said date, deposits in soles and deposits in U.S Dollars accrue interest at annual rates of 1.00 percent and 1.57, respectively, and have maturities at 2 days.

 

(iii)In order to temporarily control the liquidity generated by the disbursement of the credit repurchase agreement with a National Government Guarantee represented in securities, and in view of the BCRP’s offer of profitable rates for short-term deposits. The Group maintains sixteen term deposits, which are denominated in soles. As of that date, the deposits accrue interest at an annual rate of 0.25 percent and have maturities between January 4 and 7, 2021.

 

c)Deposits with local and foreign banks -

 

Deposits with local and foreign banks mainly consist of balances in soles and U.S. dollars; these are cash in hand and earn interest at market rates. At December 31, 2020 and 2019 Credicorp and its Subsidiaries do not maintain significant deposits with any bank in particular.

 

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5CASH COLLATERAL, REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND SECURITIES BORROWING AND PAYABLES FROM REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND SECURITIES LENDING

 

a)We present below the composition of cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cash collateral on repurchase agreements and security lendings (i)  1,601,200   3,293,837 
Reverse repurchase agreement and security borrowings  626,925   899,435 
Receivables for short sales  166,177   95,252 
Total  2,394,302   4,288,524 

 

(i)At December 31, 2020, the balance mainly comprises cash collateral for approximately US$305.1 million, equivalent to S/1,104.7 million, delivered to BCRP to secure a borrowing in soles of approximately S/1,055 million from the same entity (cash collateral for approximately US$844.5 million, equivalent to S/2,798.7 million, and borrowing of approximately S/2,800.4 million, at December 31, 2019).

 

Cash collateral granted bears interest at an average annual effective interest rate according to market rates. The related liability is presented in “Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending” of the consolidated statement of financial position, see paragraph (c) below.

 

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(ii)Credicorp, mainly through its subsidiaries, provides financing to its customers through reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing, in which a financial instrument serves as collateral. Details of said transactions are as follows:

 

      2020  2019 
   Currency  Average interest rate  Up to 3 days  From 3 to 30 days  More than 30 days  Carrying amount  Fair value of underlying assets  Average interest rate  Up to 3 days  From 3 to 30 days  More than 30 days  Carrying amount  Fair value of underlying assets 
      %  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  %  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000) 
                                         
Instruments issued by the   Colombian Government   Colombian  pesos   5.37    259,093    259,093  258,442  5.61  97,747  376,043  76,396  550,186  550,579 
Instruments issued by the Chilean Government   Chilean pesos   (0.53   25,775    25,775  24,427  0.34  7,002  15,505    22,507  22,507 
Other instruments     1.40  23,423  231,226  87,408  342,057  341,085  4.44  156,969  130,932  38,841  326,742  328,291 
         23,423  516,094  87,408  626,925  623,954     261,718  522,480  115,237  899,435  901,377 

 

b)Credicorp, through its subsidiaries, obtains financing through “Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending” by selling financial instruments and committing to repurchase them at future dates, including interest at a fixed rate. The details of said transactions are as follows:

 

      2020  2019 
   Currency 

Average interest

rate

 

Up to 3

days

  From 3 to 30 days  More than 30 days  Carrying amount  Fair value of underlying assets 

Average interest

rate

 

Up to 3

days

  From 3 to 30 days  More than 30 days  Carrying amount  Fair value of underlying assets 
      %  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  %  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000) 
                                         
Debt instruments (c)          383,020  26,781,748  27,164,768  28,960,995     64,900  25,699  6,240,866  6,331,465  6,709,182 
Instruments issued by the Colombian Government  Colombian pesos  4.62    700,719    700,719  700,637  5.49  135,997  941,431    1,077,428  1,077,917 
Instruments issued by the Chilean Government  Chilean pesos  0.09  17,865      17,865  17,865  0.20  130,551  44,411    174,962  175,054 
Other instruments     1.19  31,245  9,020    40,265  40,276  2.07  70,997  16,809  6,355  94,161  105,086 
         49,110  1,092,759  26,781,748  27,923,617  29,719,773     402,445  1,028,350  6,247,221  7,678,016  8,067,239 

 

 

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c)At December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Group has repurchase agreements secured with: (i) cash, see note 5(a), (ii) investments, see note 6(b), and (iii) loans, see note 7(a). This item consists of the following:

 

      2020  2019 
          Carrying          Carrying    
Counterparties  Currency  Maturity   amount   Collateral  Maturity   amount   Collateral
           S/(000)           S/(000)    
                              
BCRP - Reactiva Perú (*)  Soles   May 2023 / December 2023    20,916,438   Loans guaranteed by National Government         
BCRP  Soles   March 2021 / July 2024    2,903,266   Investments   June 2020 / November 2020    1,504,088   Investments
BCRP, nota 5(a)(i)  Soles   February 2021 / March 2023    1,055,000   Cash with BCRP   February 2020 / October 2020    2,800,400   Cash with BCRP
BCRP - Reactiva Perú Special (*)  Soles   June 2023 / December 2023    756,387   Loans guaranteed by National Government         
Banco Central de Bolivia  Bolivianos   February 2021 / December 2022    486,331   Cash   May 2020 / February 2021    398,586   Cash
Banco de la República de Colombia 

Colombian pesos

   January 2021    319,481   Investments   January 2020    64,540   Investments
Natixis S.A.  Soles   August 2028    270,000   Investments   August 2020 / August 2028    570,000   Investments

Citigroup Global Markets Limited (i)

  U.S. Dollar   August 2026    162,945   Investments   August 2026    149,130   Investments
Natixis S.A. (ii)  U.S. Dollar   August 2026    90,525   Investments   August 2026    82,850   Investments
Nomura International PLC (iii)  U.S. Dollar             August 2020    265,120   Investments and cash
Nomura International PLC (iv)  U.S. Dollar             August 2020    231,980   Investments and cash

Citigroup Global Markets Limited

  Soles             August 2020    100,000   Investments
Others below S/92.0 million     January 2021 / April 2033    91,160   Investments   January 2020 / April 2033    64,970   Investments
Accrued interest           113,235            99,801    
            27,164,768            6,331,465    

 

(*)It corresponds to Agreement Transactions where BCP and MiBanco sell representing credit securities guaranteed by the BCRP, they receive soles and are obliged to buy them back at a later date. The credit representing securities with guarantee of the National Government may have the form of a portfolio of credit representing titles or of Certificates of Participation in trustee of the loan portfolio guaranteed by the National Government. The BCRP will charge a fixed interest annual rate in soles of 0.5 percent for the operation and will include a grace period of twelve months without payment of interest or principal. As of December 2020, the total credits granted through the Reactiva Peru program is S/24,286.5 million, see Note 7(a). See more details of the Reactiva Peru program in Note 2(b).

 

At December 31, 2020, said operations accrue interest at fixed and variable rates between 0.5 percent and 6.73 percent and between Libor 6M + 1.85 percent and Libor 6M + 1.90 percent, respectively, (between 2.6 percent and 7.20 percent and between Libor 3M + 0.80 percent and Libor 6M + 1.90 percent, respectively, at December 31, 2019).

 

Certain repurchase agreements were hedged using interest rate swaps (IRS) and cross-currency swaps (CCS), as detailed below:

 

(i)At December 31, 2020 the Group maintains two CCS which were together designated as a cash flow hedge for two repurchase agreements in U.S. Dollars at variable rate for a notional amount of US$45.0 million, equivalent to S/162.9 million (approximately US$45.0 million, equivalent to S/149.1 million, at December 31, 2019). By means of these CCS, said repurchase agreements were economically converted to soles, see note 13(b).

 

(ii)At December 31, 2020, the Group maintains a CCS which was designated as a cash flow hedge of a repurchase agreement in U.S. Dollars at variable rate for a total notional amount of US$25.0 million, equivalent to S/90.5 million (approximately US$25.0 million, equivalent to S/82.9 million, at December 31, 2019). By means of the CCS, said repurchase agreement was economically converted to soles at a fixed interest rate; see note 13(b).

 

(iii)As of August 31, 2020, the interest rate swap (IRS) that the Bank held as a cash flow hedge of a repurchase agreement in US dollars at a variable rate for an amount of US $ 80.0 million, equivalent to S/283.5 million (US$80.0 million, equivalent to S/265.1 million, as of December 31, 2019). Through the IRS, said repurchase agreement was economically converted to a fixed rate. Likewise, the cross currency swap (CCS) expired, which was designated in a combined manner with the IRS, which the Bank maintained as a cash flow hedge since, through said instrument, the repurchase agreement was economically converted to soles at a fixed rate, see note 13(b).

 

(iv)As of August 31, 2020, the cross currency swap (CCS) that the Bank held as a cash flow hedge of a repurchase agreement in US dollars at a variable rate expired for a nominal amount of US$70.0 million, equivalent to S/248.0 million (US$70.0 million, equivalent to S/231.9 million, as of December 31, 2019). Through the cross currency swap (CCS), said repurchase agreement was economically converted to soles at a fixed rate, see note 13(b).

 

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6INVESTMENTS

 

a)Investment at fair value through profit or loss consist of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
         
Certificates of deposit BCRP (i)   1,872,875     
Government treasury bonds (ii)   1,584,913    1,276,573 
Mutual funds (iii)   979,296    593,552 
Restricted mutual funds (iv)   436,881    460,086 
Investment funds   362,493    327,659 
Corporate bonds   328,315    326,673 
Shares (v)   289,349    83,085 
Participation in RAL Funds (vi)   278,819    300,398 
Hedge funds (vii)   126,938    33,640 
Subordinated bonds   103,162    80,084 
Central Bank of Chile bonds   15,306    182,540 
Multilateral organization bonds   14,765    53,353 
RPI International Holding, LP (viii)   5,641    68,584 
Others   55,344    59,564 
Balance before accrued interest   6,454,097    3,845,791 
Accrued interest   13,374    4,971 
Total   6,467,471    3,850,762 

 

(i)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to 5,174 certificates of deposit for US$517.23 million, equivalent to S/1,872.9 million, accruing interest at an effective annual rate from 0.25 percent to 0.28 percent, and maturing from January to March 2021. From October to December 2020, it was purchased instruments issued through public auction by the BCRP as part of an exchange operation in order to regulate the liquidity of the financial system.

 

(ii)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 the balance of these instruments includes the following government treasury bonds:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
         
Colombian Treasury bonds   1,120,991    1,102,865 
Peruvian Treasury bonds   349,219    95,308 
Brasil Treasury bonds   53,857     
Chile Treasury bonds   21,072     
Panama Treasury bonds   20,644     
Mexico Treasury bonds   19,130     
U.S. treasury and federal agency bonds       78,400 
Total   1,584,913    1,276,573 

 

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(iii)The increase in the balance corresponds mainly to the purchase of new participations in the funds “Credicorp Capital Latin American Corporate Debt Fund” and “Credicorp Capital Latin American Investment Grade Fund”, whose balances as of 31 December, 2020, amounting to S/135.5 million and S/99.4 million, respectively.

 

(iv)The restricted mutual funds comprise mainly the participation quotas in the private pension funds managed by Prima AFP and are maintained in compliance with the legal regulations in Peru. Their availability is restricted and the yield received is the same as that received by the private pension funds managed.

 

(v)The increase of the balance in shares of capital corresponds mainly to the exchange realized of RPI International Holding, LP’s participations into Royalty Pharma plc’s ordinary shares (see item viii). As of December 31, 2020, the balance includes 757,692 new shares of Royalty Pharma plc for US$37.9 million, equivalent to S/137.2 million (see Note 24(ii)).

 

(vi)As of December 31, 2020, these funds are approximately S/ 173.2 million in bolivianos and S/ 105.6 million in U.S. Dollars (S/ 166.9 million in bolivianos and S/ 133.5 million in U.S. Dollars at December 31, 2019) and comprise the investments made by the Group in the Central Bank of Bolivia as collateral for deposits received from the public. These funds have restrictions for their use and are required from all banks in Bolivia.

 

(vii)The increase of the balance corresponds mainly to the purchase of new participations in hedge funds, denominated mainly in Colombian pesos, in the Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Fonval and in the Fondo de capital privado 4G Credicorp Capital – Sura, whose balances as of December 31, 2020 amount to S/35.5 million and S/49.0 million, respectively.

 

(viii)It corresponds to participations in RPI International Holding, LP, who invests in a series of subordinate funds whose objective is to invest in Royalty Pharma Investments, an investment fund established under the laws of Ireland. This investment fund is dedicated to buying medical and biotechnology patents. Participations in RPI International Holdings, LP, are not liquid and require authorization for negotiation.

 

On June 29, 2020, Atlantic Security Bank (ASB) exchanged 97,355 of its participations in RPI International Holding, LP, for 973,545 shares of Royalty Pharma plc, a public company established under the laws of England and Wales, whose shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange; at the date of said transaction, the unit prices of the participations and shares amounted to US$205.10 and US$20.51, respectively. It is worth mentioning that this transaction was realized as a result of Royalty Pharma plc executed its Initial Public Offering of Shares (IPO) in June 2020 (see item (v)).

 

In this sense, the decrease of the balance is mainly due to the exchange mentioned in the paragraph before; as of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to 7,594 participations for approximately US$1.55 million equivalent to S/5.6 million (as of December 31, 2019, 112,187 participations for US$20.7 million equivalent to S/68.6 million).

 

During the year of 2020 and 2019, the Group has received dividends from these participations for S/2,674.4 and S/3,610.7, respectively; which are presented in the item of “Interest and similar income” of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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b)Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income consist of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
       Unrealized gross amount           Unrealized gross amount     
  

Amortized

cost

   Profits   Losses  

Estimated

fair value

  

Amortized

cost

   Profits   Losses  

Estimated

fair value

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                                         
Debts instruments:                                        
                                         
Certificates of deposit BCRP (i)   15,343,851    20,431        15,364,282    8,649,885    15,388    (1)   8,665,272 
Corporate bonds (ii)   12,177,023    1,132,719    (52,953)   13,256,789    7,974,080    706,394    (8,322)   8,672,152 
Government treasury bonds (iii)   11,051,662    1,158,845    (5,458)   12,205,049    6,009,137    690,048    (1,109)   6,698,076 
Securitization instruments (iv)   703,920    63,131    (21,471)   745,580    580,778    53,328    (8,344)   625,762 
Negotiable certificates of deposit (v)   873,218    14,093    (1,420)   885,891    369,016    856    (303)   369,569 
Subordinated bonds   191,966    19,933    (317)   211,582    150,172    14,085    (100)   164,157 
Others   147,327    14,802    (44)   162,085    167,529    7,896        175,425 
    40,488,967    2,423,954    (81,663)   42,831,258    23,900,597    1,487,995    (18,179)   25,370,413 
Equity instruments designated at the initial recognition                                        
                                         
Shares issued by:                                        
Inversiones Centenario   112,647    168,132        280,779    112,647    195,305        307,952 
Bolsa de Valores de Lima   19,423    3,942        23,365    19,423    2,115        21,538 
Alicorp S.A.A.   12,198    153,935        166,133    12,198    201,567        213,765 
Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago   15,306        (3,995)   11,311    4,964    5,688        10,652 
Compañía Universal Textil S.A.   9,597        (3,163)   6,434    9,597    248    (3,432)   6,413 
Pagos Digitales Peruanos S.A.   5,197        (5,197)       5,197            5,197 
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia   5,380    118        5,498    872    4,070    (53)   4,889 
Corporación Andina de Fomento                   4,441    181        4,622 
Others   7,640    1,786    (396)   9,030    2,638    1,533        4,171 
    187,388    327,913    (12,751)   502,550    171,977    410,707    (3,485)   579,199 
                                         
Balance before accrued interest   40,676,355    2,751,867    (94,414)   43,333,808    24,072,574    1,898,702    (21,664)   25,949,612 
Accrued interest                  410,081                   253,111 
Total                  43,743,889                   26,202,723 

 

The Management of Credicorp has determined that the unrealized losses on investment at fair value through other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are of a temporary nature, considering factors such as intended strategy in relation with the identified security or portfolio, its underlying collateral and credit rating of the issuers. During 2020, as a result of assesment of the impairment of its investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, the Group recorded a provision of credit loss of S/52.3 million (recovery of credit loss of S/0.7 million during the year 2019), which is shown in “Net gain on securities” in the consolidated statement of income. Also, Management has decided and has the ability to hold each investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value, until the earlier of its anticipated recovery or maturity.

 

The movement of the “Reserve for investments at fair value through other comprehensive income” net of deferred income tax and non-controlling interest, is shown in Note 18(c).

 

During 2020 and 2019, the Group has not reclassified instruments from the portfolio of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income to investments at amortized cost.

 

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The maturities and annual market rates of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income during the years of 2020 and 2019, are as follows:

 

   Maturities  Annual effective interest rate 
   2020  2019  2020   2019 
         S/   US$   Other currencies   S/   US$   Other currencies 
         Min   Max   Min   Max   Min   Max   Min   Max   Min   Max   Min   Max 
         %   %   %   %   %   %   %   %   %   %   %   % 
                                                       
Certificates of deposit BCRP  Jan-2021 / Mar-2023  Jan-2020 / Jul-2021  0.25   0.73               2.02   2.35             
Corporate bonds (*)  Jan-2021 / Jul-2070  Jan-2020 / Feb-2065  (0.31)  16.21   0.01   10.51   0.78   6.25   1.09   8.16   0.47   8.25   0.62   6.55 
Government treasury bonds (**)  Jan-2021 / Feb-2055  Jan-2020 / Feb-2055  (1.20)  5.08   0.03   4.61   0.07   0.41   0.55   5.31   1.11   4.61   0.43   0.82 
Securitization instruments  Jan-2021 / Sep-2045  May-2020 / Sep-2045  1.32   13.36   1.51   9.19      6.00   2.46   13.26   3.08   9.14   1.68   6.00 
Negotiable certificates of deposits  Jan-2021 / Jul-2033  Jan-2020 / Dec-2026        2.48   4.57   0.05   5.90   3.27   4.01   2.48   2.68   1.00   4.98 
Subordinated bonds  Apr-2022 / Aug-2045  Apr-2022 / Aug-2045  (0.04)  5.74   0.16   4.76         1.21   5.52   3.27   5.23   1.53   1.53 
Others  Jan-2021 / Feb-2035  Jan-2020 / Jan-2028  (0.18)  5.84   3.38   4.52         1.95   3.73   4.73   6.92       

 

(*)As of December 31, 2020, the annual effective interest rate of (0.31) percent and 16.21 percent correspond to bonds issued by JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Cineplex S.A., respectively; excluding such interest rates, the range is from 0.01 percent to 14.31 percent.

(**)As of December 31, 2020, the annual effective interest rate of (1.20) percent corresponds to a bond issued by the Peruvian Treasury; Excluding said interest rate, the rate range starts from 0.16 percent.

 

The negative rates correspond to bonds, whose nominal value is subject to a daily readjustment index for inflation determined by the BCRP. Said negative rates correspond to the market behavior in the face of the decrease in the BCRP’s reference interest rate.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Group maintains IRS, which have been designated as fair value hedges of certain bonds at a fixed rate in U.S. Dollars, issued by corporate entities, classified as investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, for a notional amount of S/628.7 million (S/618.8 million as of December 31, 2019), see Note 13(b); through these IRS these bonds were economically converted to a variable rate.

 

Likewise, as of December 31, 2020, the Group entered into repurchase agreement transactions for government bonds and certificates of deposit BCRP classified as investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, for an estimated fair value of S/997.8 million (S/1,588.7 million as of December 31, 2019), of which the related liability is presented in “Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending” of the consolidated statement of financial position, see Note 5(c).

 

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(i)As of December 31, 2020, the Group maintains 153,760 certificates of deposits BCRP (87,530 as of December 31, 2019); which are instruments issued at discount through public auction, traded on the Peruvian secondary market and payable in soles.

 

(ii)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to corporate bonds issued by companies from Peru, United States, Colombia and other countries, which represent 43.6 percent, 32.3 percent, 4.6 percent and 19.5 percent of the total, respectively (issued by companies from Peru, United States, Colombia and other countries, which represent 51.7 percent, 26.8 percent, 3.6 percent and 17.9 percent of the total, respectively, as of December 31, 2019).

 

As of December 31, 2020 the most significant individual unrealized loss amounted to approximately S/ 13.0 million (S/1.5 million at December 31, 2019).

 

Likewise, as of December 31, 2020, the Group maintains CCS, which were designated as cash flow hedges of certain corporate bonds for a notional amount of S/ 81.8 million (S/107.4 million as of December 31, 2019), see Note 13(b); by means of said CCS, the bonds were economically converted to soles at a fixed rate.

 

The largest unrealized loss compared to the balance in 2019 is due to the COVID-19 crisis. As of December 31, 2020, the balance mainly includes S/40.5 million from the Peruvian company Rutas de Lima S.A.C.

 

(iii)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the balance includes the following Government Treasury Bonds:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Peruvian treasury bonds (*)   11,343,664    5,959,066 
U.S. treasury and federal agency bonds   564,380    391,475 
Colombian treasury bonds   101,741    61,009 
Chilean treasury bonds   81,502    173,364 
Bolivian treasury bonds   74,248    72,516 
Others   39,514    40,646 
Total   12,205,049    6,698,076 

 

(*)The balance includes new bonds issued by the Peruvian Government. As of December 31, 2020, the bonds accrue annual effective rates from (1.20) percent to 5.08 percent and have maturities from January 2023 to February 2055.

 

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(iv)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the balance of securitization instruments includes the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Inmuebles Panamericana   164,091    169,959 
Abengoa Transmisión del Norte   99,112    87,377 
Colegios Peruanos S.A.   63,268    37,585 
Costa de Sol S.A.   51,483     
Nessus Hoteles Perú S.A.   40,050    39,768 
Industrias de Aceite S.A.   37,175    32,050 
Fábrica Nacional de Cemento S.A.   34,537    31,512 
Homecenters Peruanos S.A.   32,308    35,269 
Concesionaria La Chira S.A.   32,138    30,801 
Others (minor than S/30.5 million)   191,418    161,441 
Total   745,580    625,762 

 

The bonds have semiannual payments until 2045.The pool of underlying assets consists mainly of accounts receivable from income, revenues for services and from maintenance and marketing contributions (Inmuebles Panamericana), and accounts receivable for electrical transmission services from the Carhuamayo - Cajamarca line (Abengoa Transmisión Norte).

 

(v)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to certificates for US$6.65 million, equivalent to S/24.1 million; and in other currencies, equivalent to S/861.8 million, issued by the financial system of Colombia and Bolivia.

 

Likewise, as of December 31, 2020, the Group maintains CCS, which were designated as cash flow hedges of certain certificates for a notional amount of S/405.2 million, see Note 13(b); by means of said CCS, the certificates were economically converted to soles at a fixed rate.

 

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c)Amortized cost investments consist of the following:

 

   2020 
   Carrying   Fair 
   amount   value 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Peruvian sovereign bonds (i)   4,740,275    5,439,612 
Foreign government bonds (i)   28,909    28,695 
Certificates of payment on work progress (CRPAO) (ii)   89,095    93,602 
Sub total   4,858,279    5,561,909 
Accrued interest   104,801    104,801 
Total investments at amortized cost   4,963,080    5,666,710 
Provision for credit losses   (698)   (698)
Total investments at amortized cost, net   4,962,382    5,666,012 

 

   2019 
   Carrying   Fair 
   amount   value 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Peruvian sovereign bonds (i)   3,277,667    3,694,631 
Foreign government bonds (i)   21,168    21,168 
Certificates of payment on work progress (CRPAO) (ii)   100,298    103,015 
Sub total   3,399,133    3,818,814 
Accrued interest   78,180    78,180 
Total investments at amortized cost   3,477,313    3,896,994 
Provision for credit losses   (267)   (267)
Total investments at amortized cost, net   3,477,046    3,896,727 

 

(i)As of December 31, 2020, said bonds have maturities between January 2021 and February 2042, accruing interest at an annual effective interest rate between 0.74 percent and 5.06 percent on bonds denominated in soles and between 0.0 percent and 3.05 percent annual on bonds issued in other currencies. (as of December 31, 2019, have maturities between January 2020 and February 2042, accruing interest at an annual effective interest rate between 2.14 percent and 5.28 percent on bonds denominated in soles and between 0.45 percent and 2.53 percent on bonds issued in other currencies).

 

Likewise, Credicorp Management has determined that as of December 31, 2020, the difference between amortized cost and the fair value of these investments is temporary in nature and Credicorp has the intention and ability to hold each of these investments until its maturity.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Group has repurchase agreement transactions for investments at amortized cost for an estimated fair value of S/2,766.2 million (S/1,569.3 million as of December 31, 2019), the related liability for which is presented in the caption “Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending” of the consolidated statement of financial position, see note 5(c).

 

(ii)As of December 31, 2020 there are 121 certificates of Annual Recognition of Payment on Work Progress - CRPAO from Spanish acronym (153 CRPAOs as of December 31, 2019), issued by the Peruvian Government to finance projects and concessions. Said issuance is a mechanism established in the concession agreement signed between the State and the concessionaire, which allows the latter to obtain financing to continue with the work undertaken. Said investment matures between January 2021 and April 2026, accruing interest at an annual effective rate between 2.42 percent and 3.47 percent as of December 31, 2020 (between January 2020 and April 2026, accruing interest at an annual effective rate between 3.74 percent and 4.67 percent as of December 31, 2019).

 

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On July 30, 2019, the Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) approved the request to change the Atlantic Security Bank (ASB) business model to manage its investments according to its new balance sheet structure, which generated a reclassification of the entire investment portfolio classified as amortized cost to the investment portfolio at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income and then sell them and acquire new investments that adapt to the new investment portfolio strategy.

 

The value of the investments at amortized cost as of July 30, 2019 amounted to US$73,030.4 (in thousands) with a fluctuation amounting to US$2,117.5 (in thousands), with a market value of US$ 75,147.9 (in thousands) and finally an expected credit loss of US$82.4 (in thousands). The fluctuation and expected credit loss were recorded in other comprehensive income.

 

d)The table below shows the balance of investments classified by maturity, without consider accrued interest or provision for credit loss:

 

   2020 
  

At fair value

through profit

or loss

  

At fair value

through other

comprehensive

income

  

Amortized

cost

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                
Up to 3 months   1,973,038    14,564,360    11,518 
From 3 months to 1 year   94,554    2,606,845    42,398 
From 1 to 3 years   462,168    4,272,547    163,144 
From 3 to 5 years   486,310    3,770,438    631,832 
More than 5 years   1,290,057    17,617,068    4,009,387 
Without maturity   2,147,970    502,550     
Total   6,454,097    43,333,808    4,858,279 

 

   2019 
  

At fair value

through profit

or loss

  

At fair value

through other

comprehensive

income

  

Amortized

cost

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                
Up to 3 months   237,624    2,420,464    9,969 
From 3 months to 1 year   269,199    6,694,486    908,271 
From 1 to 3 years   472,215    2,155,053    42,440 
From 3 to 5 years   289,393    2,961,767    690,289 
More than 5 years   1,029,883    11,138,643    1,748,164 
Without maturity   1,547,477    579,199     
Total   3,845,791    25,949,612    3,399,133 

 

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7LOANS, NET

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Direct loans -          
Loans   115,213,536    91,481,200 
Credit cards   5,629,189    8,479,355 
Leasing receivables   5,775,917    5,978,421 
Factoring receivables   2,153,689    2,015,513 
Discounted notes   1,483,723    2,200,142 
Advances and overdrafts in current account   52,807    162,149 
Refinanced loans   1,669,395    1,186,167 
Restructured loans       125 
Total direct loans   131,978,256    111,503,072 
           
Internal overdue loans and under legal collection loans   4,685,569    3,304,886 
    136,663,825    114,807,958 
Add (less) -          
Accrued interest   1,197,489    870,410 
Unearned interest   (201,429)   (68,689)
Total direct loans   137,659,885    115,609,679 
Allowance for loan losses (c)   (9,898,760)   (5,123,962)
Total direct loans, net   127,761,125    110,485,717 

 

The increase of the credits, accrued interest and unearned interest as of December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, is mainly due to the credits from the Reactiva Peru program and Effective Credits disbursed between the months of May to December 2020. The total granted through this program as of December 31, 2020 is S/24,286.5 million. Loans reporting operations with guarantee of the National Government amount to S/21,672.8 million, see Note 5(c). See more details of the Reactiva Peru program in the Note 2(b).

 

The government, to serve small companies that the Reactiva Perú program does not reach, has established the Business Support Fund for the MYPE (FAE-MYPE) which represents for Mibanco a total of S/79.9 million and S/273.6 million for FAE-MYPE 1 and FAE-MYPE 2, respectively as of December 31, 2020. See more details of the FAE-MYPE program in the Note 2(b).

 

Likewise, due COVID-19 Pandemic effects, BCP and Mibanco, the main Subsidiaries of Credicorp have offered its clients in Retail Banking the opportunity to reschedule their loans for 30 or 90 days without incurring in overdue fees and interest on capital. As of December 31, 2020, the rescheduled portfolio amounts to a total of S/24,813.2 million.

 

In the loan portfolio, the most vulnerable segments are: Mibanco and within BCP stand-alone SME-Pyme and individuals, where debt reprogramming rates reached 15.28 percent, 20.76 percent and 33.54 percent respectively at the end as of December 31, 2020.

 

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b)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the composition of the gross credit balance is as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Direct loans   136,663,825    114,807,958 
Indirect loans, Note 21(a)   20,973,810    21,081,035 
Banker’s acceptances outstanding   455,343    535,222 
Total   158,092,978    136,424,215 

 

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The movement of gross balance of loan portfolio by stages is as follows for the periods of 2020 and 2019:

                                Sale of loan
portfolio
           
Stage 1   Balance at
December 31,
2019
 

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans,
liquidation and
write-offs, net
  Transfers
between classes
of loans
    Exchange
differences and
others
 

Acquisition of
business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at
December 31,
2020
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  75,838,248  (11,454,423) (1,156,992) 6,357,672  208,847  9,161,013  3,077,315    2,335,115    84,366,795
Residential mortgage loans  17,903,028  (2,119,501) (85,736) 965,659  10,610  1,064,765  7,965    316,525    18,063,315
Micro-business loans  13,782,323  (12,403,714) (395,404) 2,699,000  117,762  10,635,242  (3,006,249)   151,833    11,580,793
Consumer loans  12,222,858  (4,958,492) (769,528) 2,018,818  21,518  1,438,695  (79,031)   85,666    9,980,504
Total  119,746,457  (30,936,130) (2,407,660) 12,041,149  358,737  22,299,715      2,889,139    123,991,407

 

Stage 2   Balance at
December 31,
2019
 

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans,
liquidation and
write-offs, net
  Transfers
between classes
of loans
  Sale of loan
portfolio
  Exchange
differences and
others
 

Acquisition of
business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at
December 31,
2020
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  4,883,039  (6,357,672) (1,690,324) 11,454,423  301,053  421,704  915,980    161,956    10,090,159
Residential mortgage loans  778,702  (965,659) (276,415) 2,119,501  7,597  (317,002) 173    13,563    1,360,460
Micro-business loans  1,839,597  (2,699,000) (1,001,599) 12,403,714  95,468  (1,283,205) (906,426)   3,398    8,451,947
Consumer loans  2,210,504  (2,018,818) (1,235,709) 4,958,492  62,822  (1,385,764) (9,727)   2,376    2,584,176
Total  9,711,842  (12,041,149) (4,204,047) 30,936,130  466,940  (2,564,267)     181,293    22,486,742

 

Stage 3   Balance at
December 31,
2019
 

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

  New loans,
liquidation and
write-offs, net
  Transfers
between classes
of loans
  Sale of loan
portfolio
  Exchange
differences and
others
 

Acquisition of
business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at
December 31,
2020
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  3,771,417  (208,847) (301,053) 1,156,992  1,690,324  606,823  9,933  (14,938) 139,830    6,850,481
Residential mortgage loans  994,991  (10,610) (7,597) 85,736  276,415  (207,041) 1  (8,167) 20,877    1,144,605
Micro-business loans  1,350,858  (117,762) (95,468) 395,404  1,001,599  (566,112) 2,738  (3,934) 11,125    1,978,448
Consumer loans  848,650  (21,518) (62,822) 769,528  1,235,709  (1,115,561) (12,672) (3,607) 3,588    1,641,295
Total  6,965,916  (358,737) (466,940) 2,407,660  4,204,047  (1,281,891)   (30,646) 175,420    11,614,829

 

Consolidated 3 Stages               Balance at
December 31,
2019
  Write-offs,
net
  New loans and
liquidation, net
  Transfers
between classes
of loans
  Sale of loan
portfolio
  Exchange
differences and
others
 

Acquisition of
business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at
December 31,
2020
                             
                             
                             
Loans by class                            
                S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans              84,492,704  (115,471) 10,305,011  4,003,228  (14,938) 2,636,901    101,307,435
Residential mortgage loans              19,676,721  (39,862) 580,584  8,139  (8,167) 350,965    20,568,380
Micro-business loans              16,972,778  (506,473) 9,292,398  (3,909,937) (3,934) 166,356    22,011,188
Consumer loans              15,282,012  (531,964) (530,666) (101,430) (3,607) 91,630    14,205,975
Total              136,424,215  (1,193,770) 19,647,327    (30,646) 3,245,852    158,092,978

 

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                                Sale of loan portfolio            
Stage 1   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans, liquidation and write-offs, net   Transfers between classes of loans     Exchange differences and others  

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  74,210,068  (1,157,585) (569,032) 1,511,304  13,724  1,608,096  370,433    (312,259) 163,499  75,838,248
Residential mortgage loans  16,049,110  (411,622) (135,231) 315,586  12,980  2,108,051  2,633    (64,077) 25,598  17,903,028
Micro-business loans  12,236,140  (504,971) (440,088) 491,781  12,896  1,973,561  (355,466)   (462) 368,932  13,782,323
Consumer loans  10,712,871  (624,147) (307,297) 527,363  17,725  1,832,590  (17,600)   (9,896) 91,249  12,222,858
Total  113,208,189  (2,698,325) (1,451,648) 2,846,034  57,325  7,522,298      (386,694) 649,278  119,746,457

 

Stage 2   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans, liquidation and write-offs, net   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio   Exchange differences and others  

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  7,530,106  (1,511,304) (381,261) 1,157,585  8,894  (1,960,025) 54,299    (20,022) 4,767  4,883,039
Residential mortgage loans  762,549  (315,586) (142,954) 411,622  4,840  59,553  155    (1,813) 336  778,702
Micro-business loans  1,965,061  (491,781) (208,610) 504,971  6,320  95,835  (53,193)   (311) 21,305  1,839,597
Consumer loans  1,920,204  (527,363) (166,708) 624,147  22,807  330,963  (1,261)   369  7,346  2,210,504
Total  12,177,920  (2,846,034) (899,533) 2,698,325  42,861  (1,473,674)     (21,777) 33,754  9,711,842
                                  

 

Stage 3   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

  New loans, liquidation and write-offs, net   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio   Exchange differences and others  

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                       
                       
Loans by class                      
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  3,398,900  (13,724) (8,894) 569,032  381,261  (446,188) (33,193) (72,219) (18,719) 15,161  3,771,417
Residential mortgage loans  959,033  (12,980) (4,840) 135,231  142,954  (179,012)   (41,080) (4,634) 319  994,991
Micro-business loans  1,257,956  (12,896) (6,320) 440,088  208,610  (591,241) 32,745  (33,262) (366) 55,544  1,350,858
Consumer loans  700,865  (17,725) (22,807) 307,297  166,708  (296,338) 448  (5,220) (481) 15,903  848,650
Total  6,316,754  (57,325) (42,861) 1,451,648  899,533  (1,512,779)   (151,781) (24,200) 86,927  6,965,916
                                  

 

Consolidated 3 Stages               Balance at December 31, 2018   Write-offs, net   New loans and liquidation, net   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio   Exchange differences and others  

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                             
                             
Loans by class                            
                S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans              85,139,074  (115,040) (683,077) 391,539  (72,219) (351,000) 183,427  84,492,704
Residential mortgage loans              17,770,692  (11,671) 2,000,263  2,788  (41,080) (70,524) 26,253  19,676,721
Micro-business loans              15,459,157  (666,506) 2,144,661  (375,914) (33,262) (1,139) 445,781  16,972,778
Consumer loans              13,333,940  (747,948) 2,615,163  (18,413) (5,220) (10,008) 114,498  15,282,012
Total              131,702,863  (1,541,165) 6,077,010    (151,781) (432,671) 769,959  136,424,215

 

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c)At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the allowance for loan loss for direct and indirect loans was determined under the expected credit loss model as established in IFRS 9. The movement in the allowance for loan loss is shown below for direct and indirect loans:

 

Stage 1   Balance at December 31, 2019  

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2020
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  388,685  (319,248) (22,486) 316,999  17,175  30,824  107,989  155,568    45,997    721,503
Residential mortgage loans  38,085  (43,170) (1,721) 31,320  4,980  30,797  92,322  258    5,064    157,935
Micro-business loans  425,642  (854,632) (63,397) 324,242  26,997  551,140  199,197  (14,574)   15,573    610,188
Consumer loans  248,355  (392,000) (45,561) 418,592  29,305  422,158  (191,856) (141,252)   7,695    355,436
Total  1,100,767  (1,609,050) (133,165) 1,091,153  78,457  1,034,919  207,652      74,329    1,845,062

 

Stage 2   Balance at December 31, 2019  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2020
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  166,135  (316,999) (117,858) 319,248  42,832  4,911  473,890  91,534    2,523    666,216
Residential mortgage loans  25,684  (31,320) (19,698) 43,170  3,977  (24,980) 113,363  4    1,539    111,739
Micro-business loans  249,960  (324,242) (275,227) 854,632  51,478  (231,405) 851,228  (88,758)   312    1,087,978
Consumer loans  513,431  (418,592) (650,885) 392,000  57,554  (285,948) 1,341,355  (2,780)   177    946,312
Total  955,210  (1,091,153) (1,063,668) 1,609,050  155,841  (537,422) 2,779,836      4,551    2,812,245

 

Stage 3   Balance at December 31, 2019  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2020
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  1,315,227  (17,175) (42,832) 22,486  118,072  (154,589) 989,400  (22,478) (13,124) 34,440    2,229,427
Residential mortgage loans  472,711  (4,980) (3,977) 1,721  19,698  (102,806) 247,475  1  (4,523) 14,430    639,750
Micro-business loans  960,885  (26,997) (51,478) 63,397  275,227  (683,408) 870,928  31,414  (3,511) 9,531    1,445,988
Consumer loans  702,959  (29,305) (57,554) 45,561  650,885  (954,465) 1,113,651  (8,937) (2,332) 2,902    1,463,365
Total  3,451,782  (78,457) (155,841) 133,165  1,063,882  (1,895,268) 3,221,454    (23,490) 61,303    5,778,530

 

Consolidated 3 Stages                       Credit loss of the period                    
                Balance at December 31, 2019   Write-offs, net   New loans and liquidation, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Acquisition of business,

Note 2(a)

  Balance at December 31, 2020 (*)
                             
Loans by class                            
                           
                S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans              1,870,047  (141,669) 22,815  1,571,279  224,624  (13,124) 82,960    3,616,932
Residential mortgage loans              536,480  (46,519) (50,470) 453,160  263  (4,523) 21,033    909,424
Micro-business loans              1,636,487  (529,268) 165,595  1,921,353  (71,918) (3,511) 25,416    3,144,154
Consumer loans              1,464,745  (551,662) (266,593) 2,263,150  (152,969) (2,332) 10,774    2,765,113
Total              5,507,759  (1,269,118) (128,653) 6,208,942    (23,490) 140,183    10,435,623

 

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Stage 1   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Exchange differences

and others

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  311,767  (11,258) (9,281) 41,033  9,492  36,768  10,982  4,886    (8,834) 3,130  388,685
Residential mortgage loans  31,479  (2,069) (726) 7,857  6,178  6,850  (11,675) 134    (490) 547  38,085
Micro-business loans  342,519  (22,272) (49,368) 57,319  9,631  (71,852) 149,468  (6,511)   (5,759) 22,467  425,642
Consumer loans  276,019  (18,691) (80,991) 90,915  16,831  (97,213) 57,927  1,491    (176) 2,243  248,355
Total  961,784  (54,290) (140,366) 197,124  42,132  (125,447) 206,702      (15,259) 28,387  1,100,767

 

Stage 2   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 3

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 3

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Exchange differences

and others

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  151,999  (41,033) (21,988) 11,258  6,102  (4,601) 62,277  994    (511) 1,638  166,135
Residential mortgage loans  22,404  (7,857) (4,562) 2,069  2,434  2,780  8,409  42    (100) 65  25,684
Micro-business loans  263,593  (57,319) (43,113) 22,272  5,576  (121,662) 172,546  (956)   63  8,960  249,960
Consumer loans  500,535  (90,915) (43,031) 18,691  21,996  (153,370) 257,845  (80)   (19) 1,779  513,431
Total  938,531  (197,124) (112,694) 54,290  36,108  (276,853) 501,077      (567) 12,442  955,210

 

Stage 3   Balance at December 31, 2018  

Transfer to

Stage 1

 

Transfer to

Stage 2

 

Transfer from

Stage 1

 

Transfer from

Stage 2

  New loans liquidation, and write-offs, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Exchange differences

and others

  Balance at December 31, 2019
                         
                         
Loans by class                        
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans  1,355,363  (9,492) (6,102) 9,281  21,988  (275,028) 301,493  (33,973) (55,783) (6,348) 13,828  1,315,227
Residential mortgage loans  470,286  (6,178) (2,434) 726  4,562  (101,740) 146,860    (24,319) (15,245) 193  472,711
Micro-business loans  979,292  (9,631) (5,576) 49,368  43,113  (457,093) 327,884  32,878  (27,267) (22,688) 50,605  960,885
Consumer loans  609,275  (16,831) (21,996) 80,991  43,031  (255,086) 284,403  1,095  (3,943) (30,628) 12,648  702,959
Total  3,414,216  (42,132) (36,108) 140,366  112,694  (1,088,947) 1,060,640    (111,312) (74,909) 77,274  3,451,782

 

Consolidated 3 Stages                       Credit loss of the period                    
                Balance at December 31, 2018   Write-offs, net   New loans and liquidation, net   Changes in PDs, LGDs, EADs   Transfers between classes of loans   Sale of loan portfolio  

Exchange differences

and others

 

Exchange differences

and others

  Balance at December 31, 2019 (*)
                           
Loans by class                          
                         
                S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Commercial loans               1,819,129  (181,520) (61,341) 374,752  (28,093) (55,783) (15,693) 18,596  1,870,047
Residential mortgage loans               524,169  (42,920) (49,190) 143,594  176  (24,319) (15,835) 805  536,480
Micro-business loans               1,585,404  (816,886) 166,279  649,898  25,411  (27,267) (28,384) 82,032  1,636,487
Consumer loans               1,385,829  (781,593) 275,924  600,175  2,506  (3,943) (30,823) 16,670  1,464,745
Total               5,314,531  (1,822,919) 331,672  1,768,419    (111,312) (90,735) 118,103  5,507,759

 

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(*)The movement in the allowance for loan losses of the period 2020 includes the allowance for direct and indirect loans for approximately S/9,898.8 million and S/536.9 million, respectively (approximately S/5,124.0 million and S/383.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019). The expected loan loss for indirect loan is included in “Other liabilities” of the consolidated statement of financial position, Note 13(a). In Management’s opinion, the allowance for loan losses recorded as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 has been established in accordance with IFRS 9 and is sufficient to cover incurred losses on the loan portfolio.

 

During the 2020, Credicorp’s stock of provisions increased significantly compared to the stock as of December 31, 2019, mainly in the two first quarters, due to the projected effects related to COVID-19. This increase was reduced during the last two quarters of 2020 due to the end of the confinement, the progressive economic reactivation observed in the early indicators and better macroeconomic expectations for the following years. It should be noted that these expectations can be altered by future waves of infections or strict confinement measures.

 

The main methodological adjustments in internal credit risk models made during 2020 are:

 

Internal models were reviewed, and upgrades were carried out using representative and updated COVID-19 impact customer surveys, using updated information on customer transaction after confinement. This made it possible to characterize the different types of clients in order to assign them the corresponding level of risk in a granular manner and in line with the first observed indicators of early payment of the transactions and portfolio maturities (real data observed that complements the assumptions used).

 

LGD (Loss Given Default) estimates were adjusted with updated information on assumptions, recovery costs and payments from clients in arrears, in order to collect the impact of COVID-19 on recoveries, which have been affected by delays in lawsuits, deterioration in the value of guarantees and increased penalties.

 

Further, the macroeconomic projections were updated, collecting a better expectation for 2021, although it is noted that these projections are not expected to recover the absolute levels of the pre-Covid-19 context yet.

 

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d)Interest rates on loans are set considering the rates prevailing in the markets where the Group’s subsidiaries operate.

 

e)A portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized with guarantees received from customers, which mainly consist of mortgages, trust assignments, securities and industrial and mercantile pledges.

 

f)The following table presents the gross direct loan portfolio at December 31, 2020 and 2019 by maturity based on the remaining period to the payment due date:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Outstanding loans -          
Up to 1 year   57,334,490    53,306,936 
From 1 to 3 years   34,999,064    24,586,441 
From 3 to 5 years   12,751,669    9,615,514 
More than 5 years   26,893,033    23,994,181 
    131,978,256    111,503,072 
           
Internal overdue loans -          
Overdue 90 days   851,755    692,161 
Over 90 days   3,833,814    2,612,725 
    4,685,569    3,304,886 
           
Total   136,663,825    114,807,958 

 

See credit risk analysis in Note 34.1.

 

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8FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Group issues Investment Link life insurance contracts whereby the policyholder takes the investment risk on the assets held in the Investment Link funds as the policy benefits are directly linked to the value of the assets in the fund. The Group’s exposure to market risk is limited to the extent that income arising from asset management charges is based on the value of assets in the fund.

 

The profit resulting from these assets is shown in “Net premiums earned” in the consolidated statement of income. The composition of the generated returns is presented below:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Net profit on sale of financial investments   38,055    21,879 
Changes in the fair value of financial assets   68,311    58,351 
Dividends, interests and others   9,261    13,434 
Total   115,627    93,664 


As of December 31, 2020, financial markets have recovered significantly after the fluctuations that occurred during 2020, optimism about the recovery of the global economy after the production of effective vaccines, the economic reopening of sectors affected by Covid-19, as well as the continuous expansionary monetary policy of the central banks, favored the holding and search for debt instruments with higher returns.

 

Latin American assets continued to evolve positively in line with a greater risk appetite in the context of monetary stimuli and the search for better returns. At the local level, sovereign bonds performed positively in the middle and long section of the curve in soles, driven by less uncertainty due to local politics.

 

At the date of this report, there has been a recovery of the global indices, and what Credicorp seeks is to control the volatility of the portfolio in order to minimize the losses of our clients in these difficult times.

 

The offsetting of this effect is included in the technical reserve adjustment, which is part of the item “Net premiums earned” of the consolidated statement of income, see Note 25.

 

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9ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE FROM INSURANCE CONTRACTS

 

a)As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, “Premiums and other policies receivable” in the consolidated statement of financial position includes balances for approximately S/937.2 million and S/838.7 million, respectively, which are primarily of current maturity, have no specific collateral and present no material past due balances.

 

b)The movements of the captions “Accounts receivable and payable to reinsurers and coinsurers” are as follows:

 

Accounts receivable:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                
Balances as of January 1   791,704    842,043    715,695 
Reported claims of premiums ceded, Note 26   283,041    321,375    367,969 
Reserve risk in progress of premiums ceded, Note 25(a)(**)   23,186    (14,935)   34,709 
Premiums assumed       668    5,882 
Settled claims of premiums ceded by reinsurance contracts   (229,729)   (226,769)   (238,936)
Collections and others, net (i)   51,217    (130,678)   (43,276)
Balances at the end of the period   919,419    791,704    842,043 

 

Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, include S/282.0 million and S/201.0 million, respectively, which correspond to the assigned portion of technical reserves for premiums ceded to the reinsurers.

 

(i)As of December 31, 2020, the balance consists of collections made to reinsurers, which were reduced by S/10.0 million, as well as the effect of exchange difference for approximately S/55.0 million; As of December 31, 2019, collections made amounted to S/ 115.0 million and the effect of exchange difference for S/ (4.4) million.

 

Accounts Payable:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                
Balances as of January 1   216,734    291,693    235,185 
Premiums ceded for automatic contracts (mainly excess of loss), Note 25(a)(**)   244,112    254,839    243,427 
Premiums ceded to reinsurers in facultative contracts, Note 25(a)(**)   327,098    289,386    288,928 
Coinsurance granted   753    4,332    11,433 
Payments and other, net   (450,251)   (623,516)   (487,280)
Balances at the end of the period   338,446    216,734    291,693 

 

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Accounts payable to reinsurers are primarily related to proportional facultative contracts (on an individual basis) for ceded premiums, automatic non-proportional contracts (excess loss) and reinstallation premiums. For facultative contracts the Group transfers to the reinsurers a percentage or an amount of an insurance contract or individual risk, based on the premium and the coverage period.

 

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10PROPERTY, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

a)The movement of property, furniture and equipment and accumulated depreciation, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 was as follows:

 

   Land  

Buildings and other

constructions

   Installations   Furniture and fixtures   Computer hardware   Vehicles and equipment   Work in progress   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cost -                                                  
Balance as of January 1   401,553    1,156,252    653,728    479,748    635,203    116,625    69,368    3,512,477    3,573,580    3,504,226 
Additions   34    1,673    6,016    21,301    23,425    1,149    44,522    98,120    134,776    181,459 
Acquisition of business, Note 2(a)                                   29,893     
Transfers       8,906    19,616    1,529    8,997    3,633    (42,681)            
Disposals and others   1,618    4,954    (3,420)   (28,146)   (54,734)   (6,000)   (9,667)   (95,395)   (225,772)   (112,105)
Balance as of December 31   403,205    1,171,785    675,940    474,432    612,891    115,407    61,542    3,515,202    3,512,477    3,573,580 
                                                   
Accumulated depreciation -                                                  
Balance as of January 1       657,690    478,294    308,020    552,023    88,277        2,084,304    2,092,878    1,994,734 
Depreciation of the year       29,792    27,025    36,866    40,701    7,708        142,092    146,066    170,138 
Acquisition of business, Note 2(a)                                   19,299     
Transfers                                        
Disposals and others       1,579    (1,346)   (26,181)   (54,734)   (5,387)       (86,069)   (173,939)   (71,994)
Balance as of December 31       689,061    503,973    318,705    537,990    90,598        2,140,327    2,084,304    2,092,878 
                                                   
Net carrying amount   403,205    482,724    171,967    155,727    74,901    24,809    61,542    1,374,875    1,428,173    1,480,702 

 

Banks, financial institutions and insurance entities operating in Peru are not allowed to pledge their fixed assets.

 

During 2020, the Group has not had any significant commitment to purchase property, furniture and equipment. Likewise, as part of the investment in fixed assets made annually, it has made disbursements related mainly to the remodeling of its headquarters located in La Molina and the comprehensive remodeling of the Café Dasso office. During the year 2019, the Bank has made disbursements mainly related to the remodeling of its headquarters in La Molina and integral remodeling to the Sucursal Cusco. During 2018, the Bank has carried out operations related to the purchase of computer equipment, furniture and services, as well as the remodeling of its headquarters in La Molina.

 

Credicorp’s subsidiaries hold insurance contracts over its main assets in accordance with the policies established by Management.

 

Management periodically reviews the residual value, useful life and method of depreciation of the Group’s property, furniture and equipment to ensure that they are consistent with their actual economic benefits and life expectations. In Management’s opinion, as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 there is no evidence of impairment of the Group’s property, furniture and equipment.

 

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11INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL, NET

 

a)Intangible assets –

 

The movement of intangible assets with limited useful life for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

 

Description  Client relationships (i)   Brand
name (ii)
   Fund
manager contract (iii)
   Relationships with holders   Software and
developments
   Intangible
in
progress
   Other   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
                                                   
Cost -                                                  
Balances at January 1   378,896    193,247    94,143    21,100    2,702,983    364,925    49,695    3,804,989    3,406,333    3,090,365 
Additions                   91,652    443,557    32    535,241    371,957    419,789 
Acquisition of business, Note 2(a)                                   126,128     
Transfers                   230,477    (230,477)                
Disposals and others   5,625    (21,383)   9,557        (11,013)   (27,366)   (1,786)   (46,366)   (99,429)   (103,821)
Balances at December 31   384,521    171,864    103,700    21,100    3,014,099    550,639    47,941    4,293,864    3,804,989    3,406,333 
                                                   
Accumulated amortization -                                                  
Balance at January 1   243,951    60,643    12,441    20,219    1,774,183        27,287    2,138,724    1,941,961    1,747,475 
Amortization of the year   27,699    7,062    4,502    881    312,163        3,511    355,818    308,966    258,984 
Acquisition of business, Note 2(a)                                   3,104     
Disposals and others   2,318    (21,226)   2,426        (3,551)       957    (19,076)   (115,307)   (64,498)
Balance at December 31   273,968    46,479    19,369    21,100    2,082,795        31,755    2,475,466    2,138,724    1,941,961 
                                                   
Net carrying amount   110,553    125,385    84,331        931,304    550,639    16,186    1,818,398    1,666,265    1,464,372 

 

During 2020, the Group has not had any significant commitment for the acquisition of significant intangibles. Likewise, the main intangibles activated during the year correspond to projects the Identify Access Management, Bidirectional Communication for Fraud alerts, HomeBanking 2.0 projects, among others. During the year 2019, the Group has made disbursements mainly related with the implementation and development of various IT projects such as DataLake, Holístico, SpotLigth, DWH, Operating Model, Client 360, Connex, Mainframe, Kalignite NDC, Small and medium businesses (PYME, from spanish acronym) Loans Online, Information Cube and others (Business Integration, DWH – Modelo Lineal I15, Credit Card, Customer Identity and Access Management, DWH – Operative Model, Yape and others during the year 2018).

 

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(i)Client relationships -

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Prima AFP -  AFP Unión Vida   69,974    82,322 
Credicorp Capital Holding Chile - Inversiones IMT   20,782    19,333 
Mibanco   3,007    15,036 
Ultraserfinco   12,592    13,400 
Culqi   2,167    2,550 
Tenpo   2,031    2,304 
Net carrying amount   110,553    134,945 

 

(ii)Brand name –

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Mibanco   124,610    131,440 
Culqi   775    1,164 
Net carrying amount   125,385    132,604 

 

(iii)Fund management contract -

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Credicorp Capital Colombia   42,328    42,352 
Credicorp Capital Holding Chile - Inversiones IMT   38,553    34,997 
Ultrasefinco S.A.   3,450    4,353 
Net carrying amount   84,331    81,702 

 

Management has assessed at each reporting date that there was no indication that customer relationships, brand name, fund management contract and software and developments may be impaired.

 

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b)Goodwill -

 

Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to each subsidiary or groups of them, which are also identified as a CGU for the purposes of impairment testing, as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Mibanco - Edyficar Perú   273,694    273,694 
MiBanco Colombia - Banco Compartir S.A.   135,658    191,898 
Prima AFP - AFP Unión Vida   124,641    124,641 
Credicorp Capital Colombia (*)   124,447    72,134 
Banco de Crédito del Perú   52,359    52,359 
Pacífico Seguros   36,354    36,354 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   29,795    29,795 
Tenpo SpA   26,602    23,051 
Tenpo Prepago S.A. (before “Multicaja Prepago S.A.”)   14,956    12,943 
Compañía Incubadora de Soluciones Móviles S.A-Culqi   2,297    3,518 
Crediseguro Seguros Personales   96    96 
Ultraserfinco S.A. (*)       45,339 
Net carrying amount   820,899    865,822 

 

(*) The variation corresponds mainly to the merger by absorption between Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. (absorbing entity) and Ultraserfinco S.A. (absorbed entity); see note 2(a). Additionally, the balances are affected by the volatility of the exchange rate of the colombian peso against the functional currency of Credicorp Ltd.

 

The recoverable amount of all of the CGUs has been determined based in the present value of the discounted cash flows or dividends determined principally with assumptions of revenue and expenses projection (based on efficiency ratios).

 

Goodwill balance from Credicorp Holding Colombia (due to the acquisition of Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A, Banco Compartir S.A. and Ultraserfinco S.A.) and Krealo SpA (due to the acquisition of Tenpo SpA and Multicaja Prepago S.A.) are affected by the volatility effect of the local exchange rate currency of the country in which they operate against the exchange rate of functional currency of Credicorp Ltd and subsidiaries.

 

Given that during 2020 we were within twelve months to make adjustments to the initial recognition of goodwill, minor non-material changes have been made to the corresponding goodwill of MiBanco Colombia (formerly Banco Compartir S.A.).

 

During the year 2020, the Group recorded a gross impairment loss amounting to S/64.0 million for MiBanco Colombia (before Banco Compartir S.A.) as a result of its assessment of the recoverable amount (S/54.0 million of impairment correspond to the participation of Credicorp and S/10.0 million correspond to the minority participation). For determination this impairment, a fair value of 366,691 Colombian Pesos was estimated, equivalent to US$95.7 million, and a book value of 434,825 Colombian Pesos, equivalent to US$113.4 million. For the estimation, a discount rate of 13.2 percent and a growth rate in perpetuity of 4.0 percent were used as assumptions. Likewise, payments from 2021 to 2025 of 0.0 percent, 98.0 percent, 94.0 percent, 94.0 percent and 80.0 percent, respectively, and a perpetual payment of 80.0 percent, have been considered. Finally, the dividend tax rate considered has been 10.0 percent and the exchange rate of the Colombian Peso to the dollar was 3,833. During 2019, the Group did not register an impairment.

 

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The following table summarizes the key assumptions used for the calculation of fair value less selling costs in 2020 and 2019:

 

   2020 
Description  Terminal value growth rate   Discount rate 
    %    % 
Mibanco - Edyficar Perú   3.00    12.19 
Prima AFP - AFP Unión Vida   1.00    11.43 
Credicorp Capital Colombia   3.80    12.62 
Banco de Crédito del Perú   5.00    10.93 
Pacífico Seguros (*)   5.00    10.44 and 11.81 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   2.00    11.29 
Mibanco Colombia - Bancompartir   4.00    13.20 
Tenpo   5.00    25.00 
Compañía Incubadora de Soluciones Móviles S.A. - Culqi   5.00    25.00 

 

   2019 
Description  Terminal value growth rate   Discount rate 
    %    % 
Mibanco - Edyficar Perú   3.00    12.35 
Prima AFP - AFP Unión Vida   1.00    11.63 
Credicorp Capital Colombia   3.80    12.62 
Banco de Crédito del Perú   5.00    11.19 
Pacífico Seguros (*)   5.00    10.72 and 12.00 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   2.00    11.41 
           

(*) As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, it corresponds to the discount rates used to determine the recoverable value of the cash flows that correspond to the general and life insurance business lines.

 

Five or ten years of cash flows, depending on the business maturity, were included in the discounted cash flow model. The growth rate estimates are based on historic performance and management’s expectations of market development. A long-term growth rate to perpetuity has been determined taking into account forecasts included in industry reports.

 

Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the specific risks to each CGU. The discount rate is derived from the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group’s investors, specific risk incorporated by applying individual comparable beta factors adjusted by the debt structure of each CGU and country and market specific risk premiums to each CGU. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on publicly available market data.

 

The key assumptions described above may change if the conditions of the economy and market change. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group estimates that reasonably possible changes in these assumptions would not cause the recoverable amount of all CGUs to decline below their carrying amount.

 

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12RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITES

 

a)Right-of-use

 

The Group has leased agreements according to the following composition:

 

  

Property:

Agencies and offices

  

Servers and

technology platforms

   Transport units   Other leases   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cost -                              
Balance as of January 1,   819,046    168,371    3,006    7,394    997,817     
Additions   28,352    145,140    598    20,411    194,501    997,817 
Acquisition of business                        
Transfers                        
Disposal and others   (49,544)   (151,877)   (749)       (202,170)    
Balance as of December 31   797,854    161,634    2,855    27,805    990,148    997,817 
                               
Accumulated depreciation -                              
Balance as of January 1,   130,761    40,591    971    3,654    175,977     
Depreciation of the period   131,815    35,926    837    3,427    172,005    169,406 
Acquisition of business                       6,571 
Transfers                        
Disposal and others   (5,144)   (55,763)   145        (60,762)    
Balance as of December 31   257,432    20,754    1,953    7,081    287,220    175,977 
                               
Net carrying amount   540,422    140,880    902    20,724    702,928    821,840 

 

b)Lease Liabilities

 

The Group maintains contracts, with certain renewal options and for which the Group has reasonable certainty that this option will be exercised. In those cases, the period of lease used to measure the liability and assets corresponds to an estimation of future renovations.

 

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13OTHER ASSETS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Other assets -          
Financial instruments:          
Receivables (i)   1,307,187    1,311,892 
Derivatives receivable (b)   1,214,497    1,092,107 
Receivables from sale of invesments (h)   271,066    278,580 
Operations in process (c)   245,303    110,389 
    3,038,053    2,792,968 
           
Non-financial instruments:          
Deferred fees (g)   1,039,557    1,056,656 
Investment in associates (d)   645,886    628,822 
Investment properties, net (e)   466,859    450,929 
Income tax prepayments, net   303,838    191,502 
Adjudicated assets, net   135,089    143,349 
Improvements in leased premises   90,146    112,385 
VAT (IGV) tax credit   49,364    75,605 
Others   9,198    26,441 
    2,739,937    2,685,689 
Total   5,777,990    5,478,657 
           
   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Other liabilities -          
Financial instruments:          
Accounts payable (j)   1,788,956    1,670,525 
Derivatives payable (b)   1,205,213    1,040,282 
Accounts payable for acquisitions of investments (h)   260,786    311,348 
Salaries and other personnel expenses   614,349    760,140 
Allowance for indirect loan losses, Note 7(c)   536,863    383,797 
Operations in process (c)   72,800    80,734 
    4,478,967    4,246,826 
Non-financial instruments:          
Taxes   293,873    644,802 
Provision for sundry risks (f)   514,382    359,853 
Others   199,937    229,807 
    1,008,192    1,234,462 
Total   5,487,159    5,481,288 
           

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b)The risk in derivative contracts arises from the possibility of the counterparty failing to comply with the terms and conditions agreed and that the reference rates at which the transactions took place change.

 

The table below shows as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 the fair value of derivative financial instruments, recorded as an asset or a liability, together with their notional amounts and maturities. The nominal amount, recorded gross, is the amount of a derivative’s underlying asset and is the basis upon which fair value of derivatives is measured.

 

       2020   2019   2020 and 2019
       Assets   Liabilities  

Notional
amount

   Maturity   Assets   Liabilities  

Notional
amount

   Maturity   Related instruments
       S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)       S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)        
Derivatives held for trading (i) -                                       
Foreign currency forwards      256,891   257,999   22,030,623   January 2021 / October 2022   306,148   246,960   27,422,634   January 2020 / October 2020   -
Interest rate swaps      600,718   613,624   20,447,415   January 2021 / December 2031   268,633   350,938   26,268,071   January 2020 / December 2031   -
Currency swaps      323,425   181,454   9,095,243   January 2021 / January 2033   411,656   366,545   8,177,179   January 2020 / January 2033   -
Foreign exchange options      2,673   3,547   426,848   January 2021 / June 2021   6,489   6,089   1,565,083   January 2020 / December 2020   -
Futures      2,694   2,616   32,589   March 2021   10   139   16,901   March 2020   -
       1,186,401   1,059,240   52,032,718       992,936   970,671   63,449,868        
                                        
Derivatives held as hedges                                       
Cash flow hedges -                                       
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  17(a)(x)      2,525   108,630   March 2022               Bonds issued
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  17(a)(v)      1,473   253,470   March 2021      2,555   231,980   March 2021   Bonds issued
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(i)      315   362,100   March 2021   102   1,111   662,800   May 2020 / November 2020   Debt to banks
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(iii)      72   181,050   March 2021   55   714   984,258   February 2020 / November 2020   Debt to banks
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(ii)      60   181,050   March 2021   114      331,400   August 2020   Debt to banks
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(v)               315   839   994,200   May 2020 / August 2020   Debt to banks
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(vi)                  447   331,400   June 2020   Debt to banks
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  15(b)(iv)                  1,046   629,660   May 2020 / June 2020   Debt to banks
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  6(b)(ii)/(v)   18,224   74,677   487,046   January 2021 / September 2024   20,803   1,167   107,425   May 2021 / September 2024   Investments (*)
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  17(a)(iii)   5,090      181,050   January 2025      8,197   165,700   January 2025   Bonds issued
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  17(a)(vi)   4,782      175,345   August 2021      2,823   152,545   August 2021   Bonds issued
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  5(c)(i)      29,001   162,945   August 2026      30,352   149,130   August 2026   Repurchase agreements
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  5(c)(ii)      11,797   90,525   August 2026      12,236   82,850   August 2026   Repurchase agreements
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  5(c)(iv)               30,741      231,980   August 2020   Repurchase agreements
Cross currency swaps (CCS)  15(b)(vi)               7,624      331,400   January 2020   Debt to banks
Cross currency swaps (CCS) and Interest rate swaps (IRS)  5(c)(iii)               39,417      265,120   August 2020   Repurchase agreements
                                        
Fair value hedges -                                       
Interest rate swaps (IRS)  6(b)      26,053   628,677   March 2022 / May 2023      8,124   618,790   June 2021 / May 2023   Investments (*)
       28,096   145,973   2,811,888       99,171   69,611   6,270,638        
       1,214,497   1,205,213   54,844,606       1,092,107   1,040,282   69,720,506        

 

(*)Corresponds to investments classified at the fair value through other comprehensive income under IFRS 9 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

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(i)Held-for-trading derivatives are principally negotiated to satisfy customers’ needs. On the other hand, the Group may also take positions with the expectation of profiting from favorable movements in prices or rates. Also, this caption includes any derivatives which do not comply with IFRS 9 hedge accounting requirements. Fair value of derivatives held for trading classified by contractual maturity is as follows:

 

   2020  2019
   Up to 3 months  From 3 months to 1 year  From 1 to 3 years  From 3 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total  Up to 3 months  From 3 months to 1 year  From 1 to 3 years  From 3 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total
   S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)
Foreign currency forwards  148,076  108,541  274      256,891  199,070  104,265  2,813      306,148
Interest rate swaps  4,025  25,005  81,209  46,101  444,378  600,718  3,716  8,409  38,569  8,067  209,872  268,633
Currency swaps  12,324  11,499  122,673  36,219  140,710  323,425  7,124  101,368  102,703  67,826  132,635  411,656
Foreign exchange options  379  2,294        2,673  1,844  4,645        6,489
Futures  2,694          2,694  10          10
Total assets  167,498  147,339  204,156  82,320  585,088  1,186,401  211,764  218,687  144,085  75,893  342,507  992,936

 

   2020  2019
   Up to 3 months  From 3 months to 1 year  From 1 to 3 years  From 3 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total  Up to 3 months  From 3 months to 1 year  From 1 to 3 years  From 3 to 5 years  Over 5 years  Total
   S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)
Foreign currency forwards  145,781  111,956  262      257,999  154,424  89,739  2,797      246,960
Interest rate swaps  12,794  23,211  80,629  64,995  431,995  613,624  7,705  13,837  46,840  18,477  264,079  350,938
Currency swaps  15,122  33,147  86,265  20,344  26,576  181,454  41,729  92,917  79,844  50,663  101,392  366,545
Foreign exchange options  676  2,871        3,547  836  5,253        6,089
Futures  2,616          2,616  139          139
Total liabilities  176,989  171,185  167,156  85,339  458,571  1,059,240  204,833  201,746  129,481  69,140  365,471  970,671

 

(ii)The Group is exposed to variability in future cash flows on assets and liabilities in foreign currency and/or those that bear interest at variable rates. The Group uses derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges to cover these risks.

 

A schedule indicating the periods when the current cash flow hedges are expected to occur and affect the consolidated statement of income, net of deferred income tax is presented below:

 

   2020   2019 
   Up to 1   From 1 to 3   From 3 to 5   Over 5       Up to 1   From 1 to 3   From 3 to 5   Over 5     
   year   years   years   years   Total   year   years   years   years   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cash inflows (assets)  1,268,082   229,366   275,235   255,963   2,028,646   5,081,355   301,865   84,786   254,968   5,722,974 
Cash outflows (liabilities)  (1,347,995)  (274,482)  (265,536)  (236,859)  (2,124,872)  (4,693,775)  (330,220)  (91,678)  (355,702)  (5,471,375)
Consolidated statement of income  (4,939)  (5,314)  (4,969)  (25,891)  (41,113)  (8,949)  (4,367)  (487)  (18,139)  (31,942)

 

As of December 31, 2020, the accumulated balance of net unrealized loss from cash flow hedges, which is included as other comprehensive income in “Cash flow hedge reserves” results from the current hedges, which have an unrealized loss of approximately S/38.2 million and from the revoked hedges, which have an unrealized loss of approximately S/2.9 million (unrealized loss of approximately S/0.1 million from current hedges and unrealized profit for S/3.8 million from revoked hedges, as of December 31, 2019), which is being recognized in the consolidated statement of income over the remaining term of the underlying financial instrument. Also, the transfer of the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges to the consolidated statement of income is presented in Note 18(c).

 

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c)Transactions in process include deposits received, granted and collected loans, funds transferred and other similar types of transactions, which are made in the final days of the month and not reclassified to their final accounts in the consolidated statement of financial position until the first days of the following month. The regularization of these transactions does not affect the Group’s net income.

 

d)Credicorp’s principal associate is Entidad Prestadora de Salud (EPS), whose balance amounts to S/603.4 million and S/571.9 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

e)Investment properties -

 

The movement of investment properties is as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   Own assets         
   Land   Buildings   Total   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Cost                
Balance at January 1  253,041   238,325   491,366   484,782 
Additions (i)  12,543   13,990   26,533   33,321 
Sales (ii)  (31)  (202)  (233)  (26,775)
Disposals and others  (2,114)  (1,634)  (3,748)  38 
Ending Period  263,439   250,479   513,918   491,366 
                 
Accumulated depreciation                
Balance at January 1     39,027   39,027   43,488 
Depreciation for the year     7,018   7,018   6,727 
Sales (ii)     (148)  (148)  (11,435)
Disposals and others     (248)  (248)  247 
Ending Period     45,649   45,649   39,027 
                 
Impairment losses (iii)  689   721   1,410   1,410 
                 
Net carrying amount  262,750   204,109   466,859   450,929 

 

Land and buildings are mainly used for office rental, which are free of all encumbrances.

 

(i)As of December 31, 2020, the main additions correspond to the acquisition of land located in the Comas district in the city of Lima for the amount of S/12.5 million. Likewise, in order to consolidate the real estate projects, the Group has made disbursements mainly for the improvements of buildings one of them located in Arequipa for the amount of S/5.1 million, the other located in Trujillo for approximately S/3.8 million and also improvements on the 13th floor of Panorama building located in the district of Santiago de Surco, Lima amounted of S/2.4 million.

 

In 2019, the most important additions corresponded to the acquisition of 13th floor of Panorama Building located in the district of Santiago de Surco, Lima for approximately S/10.1 million (S/1.3 million for land and S/8.8 million for building) and land located in the district of San Martín de Porres, Lima for approximately S/8.7 million.

 

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(ii)The amount for sales for the 2020 period is mainly due to the sale of a store N° 112 located in the Jr. Huallaga (Lima) building, whose sale value was S/0.08 million (disposal cost amounted to S/0.09 million).

 

The amount for the sales of 2019, is mainly made up of the sale of a property located in Camino Real 348, San Isidro (Lima), whose sale value was S/27.5 million (cost of disposal of the property amounted to S/6.3 million); and a property located in Manuel Maria Izaga Street, located in the province of Chiclayo, whose value was S/3.4 million (net cost of the property amounted to S/4.2 million).

 

(iii)The Group’s Management has determined that the recoverable value of its investment properties is greater than their net carrying amount, with the exception of a property located in the city of Ica, for which an impairment of S/0.3 million was recorded during the year of 2019.

 

As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the market value of the property amounts to approximately S/1,050.4 million and S/937.8 million, respectively; which was determined through a valuation made by an independent appraiser.

 

f)The movement of the provision for sundry risks for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Balance at the beginning of the year  359,853   342,350   275,841 
Provision, Note 29  140,897   27,272   42,236 
Increase (decrease), net  13,632   (9,769)  24,273 
Balances at the end of the year  514,382   359,853   342,350 

 

Because of the nature of its business, the Group has various pending lawsuits, which provisions are recorded when, in Management’s and its in-house legal advisors opinion, it is likely that these may result in an additional liability and such amount can be reliably estimated. Regarding lawsuits against the Group which have not been recorded as a provision, in Management’s and its in-house legal advisors opinion, they will not result in an additional liability other than those recorded previously and they will not have a material effect on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

 

g)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds mainly to the payment in advance in favor of Latam Airlines Group S.A. Peru Branch for US$165.1 million, equivalent to S/597.9 million, (US$202.0 million, equivalent to S/669.4 million as of December 31, 2019) on account of the Latam Pass Miles that the Bank must acquire from January 2020. This advance made is being applied with the miles awarded to our clients for the use of Latam Pass credit cards. Customers can use these miles directly with Latam to exchange tickets, goods or services offered by them.

 

h)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, corresponds to accounts receivable and payable for the sale and purchase of financial investments negotiated during the last days of the month, which were settled during the first days of the following month.

 

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i)As of December 31, 2020, the balance is mainly made up of the margin call for derivatives for S/242.3 million, works for taxes for S/169.8 million, visa account for payments to establishments for S/81.1 million, taxes paid on account from third parties and other accounts receivable related to taxes for S/75.3 million, accounts receivable from deferred currency sale for S/60.2 million, dividends receivable for S/6.8 million, accounts receivable from associate for S/6.5 million, among others (as of December 31, 2019, the balance was mainly made up of margin call for derivatives for S/201.7 million, works for taxes for S/253.5 million, account receivable from deferred currency sale for S/128.8 million, taxes paid on account from third parties and other accounts receivable related to taxes for S/94.5 million, visa account for payment to establishments for S/89.1 million, dividends receivable for S/0.4 million, account receivable from an associate for S/6.8 million, among others).

 

j)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds mainly to accounts payable to suppliers for S/215.0 million, accounts payable to policyholders for S/91.5 million, accounts payable to intermediaries for S/87.3 million, accounts payable for the purchase of deferred foreign currency for S/65.9 million, accounts payable for premiums to the Deposit Insurance Fund for S/46.4 million, interbank operations to be settled with the BCRP for S/39.6 million, Liquidation Funds of Financiera TFC for S/12.5 million, repurchase agreements to be settled for S/9.5 million, accounts payable to an associate for S/3.9 million, among others (as of December 31, 2019, the balance corresponded mainly to accounts payable to suppliers for S/313.0 million, accounts payable to intermediaries for S/206.5 million, accounts payable to policyholders for S/108.1 million, Liquidation funds of Financiera TFC for S/104.0 million, accounts payable to an associate for S/52.0 million, interbank operations to be settled with BCRP for S/22.4 million, insurance payable on behalf of third parties for S/14.0 million and accounts payable for the purchase of deferred foreign currency for S/10.9 million, among others).

 

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14DEPOSITS AND OBLIGATIONS

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020  2019
   S/(000)  S/(000)
Demand deposits  54,530,355  34,213,188
Saving deposits  50,069,129  35,179,770
Time deposits (c)  28,121,094  32,853,576
Severance indemnity deposits  7,736,747  7,897,199
Bank’s negotiable certificates  1,202,996  1,180,461
Total  141,660,321  111,324,194
Interest payable  705,181  681,191
Total  142,365,502  112,005,385

 

The Group has established a policy to remunerate demand deposits and savings accounts according to a growing interest rate scale, based on the average balance maintained in those accounts; on the other hand, according to its policy, balances that are lower than a specified amount for each type of account do not bear interest. Also, time deposits earn interest at market rates.

 

Interest rates are determined by the Group considering the interest rates prevailing in the market in which each of the Group’s subsidiaries operates.

 

The increase in the balance corresponds mainly to funds disbursed by the government through the Reactiva Peru program intended for the economic reactivation of companies, funds released from the AFPs, bonds granted by the government to the natural people; and among other liquidity injection measures due to the COVID-19 crisis, see Note 2(b).

 

b)The amounts of non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits and obligations are presented below:

 

   2020  2019
   S/(000)  S/(000)
Non-interest-bearing -      
In Peru  44,037,934  25,641,446
In other countries  3,585,185  2,674,724
   47,623,119  28,316,170
       
Interest-bearing -      
In Peru  82,907,313  74,413,962
In other countries  11,129,889  8,594,062
   94,037,202  83,008,024
       
Total  141,660,321  111,324,194

 

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c)The balance of time deposits classified by maturity is as follows:

 

   2020  2019
   S/(000)  S/(000)
Up to 3 months  13,750,133  14,674,773
From 3 months to 1 year  6,849,436  8,975,269
From 1 to 3 years  4,143,040  6,096,891
From 3 to 5 years  473,479  819,446
More than 5 years  2,905,006  2,287,197
Total  28,121,094  32,853,576

 

In Management’s opinion the Group’s deposits and obligations are diversified with no significant concentrations as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, of the total balance of deposits and obligations, approximately S/45,448.1 million and S/35,511.9 million, respectively, are secured by the Peruvian “Fondo de Seguro de Depósitos” (Deposit Insurance Fund). At said dates, maximum amount of coverage per depositor recognized by “Fondo de Seguro de Depósitos” totaled S/101,522 and S/100,661, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, of the total balance of deposits and obligations, approximately 214,426.3 million Colombian pesos (equivalent to S/228.4 million) and 201,715.7 million Colombian pesos (equivalent to S/203.1 million), respectively, are secured by the Colombian “Financial Institutions Guarantee Fund” (Fogafín, for its Spanish acronym). At said dates, maximum amount of coverage per depositor recognized by “Fogafín” totaled 50,000,000.0 Colombian pesos (equivalent to S/53,250) and 50,000,000.0 Colombian pesos (equivalent to S/50,350), respectively.

 

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15DUE TO BANKS AND CORRESPONDENTS

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020  2019
   S/(000)  S/(000)
International funds and others (b)  2,710,224  5,654,014
Promotional credit lines (c)  3,203,263  2,938,981
Inter-bank funds    205,000
   5,913,487  8,797,995
Interest payable  64,770  43,737
Total  5,978,257  8,841,732

 

b)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020  2019
   S/(000)  S/(000)
Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (COFIDE)  624,480  406,710
Citibank N.A. (i)  362,100  662,800
The Toronto Dominion Bank  271,575 
Banco de la Nación  260,000 
Bank of New York Mellon (ii)  181,051  331,400
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (iii)  181,050  984,258
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (iv)  181,050  730,074
Bancoldex  118,516 
Banco BBVA Perú  107,900  85,000
Scotiabank Perú S.A.A.  100,000  100,000
Bankinter  72,420 
Caja Municipal de Ahorro y Crédito de Arequipa S.A.  25,000  140,000
Bank of America, N.A. (v)    994,200
Banco de Desarrollo de America Latina - CAF (vi)    662,800
International Finance Corporation (IFC)    91,558
Standard Chartered Bank    86,827
Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. (Interbank)    50,000
Others less than S/49.2 millon  225,082  328,387
Total  2,710,224  5,654,014

 

As of December 31, 2020, the loans have maturities between January 2021 and March 2032 (between January 2020 and March 2032, as of December 31, 2019) and accrue interest in soles currency at rates that fluctuate between 0.92 percent and 4.3 percent and accrue interest in foreign currency at rates that fluctuate between 0.4 percent and 8.3 percent (between 3.17 percent and 8.67 percent and between 0.50 percent and 9.65 percent, as of December 31, 2019).

 

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(i)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponded to US$100.0 million, equivalent to S/362.1 million, (US$200.0 million, equivalent to S/662.8 million, as of December 31, 2019) is hedged by a swap of interest rate interest (IRS) for a nominal amount equal to the principal and the same maturity, note 13(b), said loan was economically converted at a fixed rate.

 

(ii)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponded to US$50.0 million equivalent to S/181.1 million (US$100.0 million equivalent to S/331.4 million, as of December 31, 2019) is hedged by an interest rate swap (IRS) for a nominal amount equal to the principal and equal maturity, note 13(b), said loan was economically converted at a fixed rate.

 

(iii)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to US$50.0 million equivalent to S/181.1 million (US$297.0 million equivalent to S/984.3 million, as of December 31, 2019) is hedged by an interest rate swap (IRS) for a nominal amount equal to the principal and equal maturity, note 13(b), said loan was economically converted at a fixed rate.

 

(iv)As of December 31, 2020, the agreed loans for a total of US$190.0 were due, million (US$190.0 million equivalent to S/629.7 million, as of December 31,2019) that were hedged by interest rate swaps (IRS) for amounts nominal amounts equal to the principal and the same maturities, note 13(b), said loans were economically converted at a fixed rate.

 

(v)As of December 31, 2020, the balance corresponds to US$300.0 million were due, (US$300.0 million equivalent to S/994.2 million, as of December 31, 2019) that is they were hedged by rate swaps (IRS) for nominal amounts equal to the principal and equal maturities, note 13(b), said loans were economically converted at a rate fixed.

 

(vi)As of December 31, 2020, the loan amounting to US$100 million were due (US$100.0 million, equivalent to S/331.4 million, as of December 31, 2019) that remained hedged by an interest rate swap (IRS) for a nominal amount equal to the principal and same maturity, note 13(b), said loan was economically converted to a fixed rate.

 

Likewise, at December 31, 2020, the loan for US$100 million were due (US$ 100.0 million, equivalent to S/331.4 million, as of December 31, 2019) which was hedged by two currency swaps (CCS) whose sum of nominals was equal to the principal and equal maturity, note 13(b), said loan was economically converted to a liability with cash flows in soles and at a fixed rate in soles.

 

c)Promotional credit lines represent loans granted by Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo and Fondo de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Social (COFIDE and FONCODES for their Spanish acronyms, respectively) to promote the development of Peru, they mature between January 2021 and July 2029 and bear annual interest in soles at rates that fluctuate between 3.98 percent and 7.25 percent and interest in foreign currency 6.4 percent at December 31, 2020 (between January 2020 and July 2029 and with annual interest in soles between 4.20 percent and 7.60 percent and interest in foreign currency 7.75 percent at December 31, 2019). These credit lines are secured by a loan portfolio totaling S/3,203.3 million and S/2,939.0 million, at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

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d)The following table presents the maturities of due to banks and correspondents at December 31, 2020 and 2019 based on the period remaining to maturity:

 

   2020  2019  
   S/(000)  S/(000)  
Up to 3 months  2,343  2,062,121  
From 3 months to 1 year  1,854,351  3,693,328  
From 1 to 3 years  819,991  559,511  
From 3 to 5 years  601,258  614,265  
More than 5 years  2,635,544  1,868,770  
Total  5,913,487  8,797,995  

 

e)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, lines of credit granted by various local and foreign financial institutions, to be used for future operating activities total S/5,913.5 million and S/8,593.0 million, respectively.

 

f)Certain debts to banks and correspondents include standard covenants addressing observance of financial ratios, the use of the funds and other administrative matters; which, in Management’s opinion, do not limit the Group’s operations and have been complied with at the date of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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16TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS AND PREMIUMS

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020 
  

Technical

reserves for claims

  

Technical

reserves for premiums (*)

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Life insurance   1,288,056    8,784,732    10,072,788 
General insurance   629,330    656,963    1,286,293 
Health insurance   133,088    182,907    315,995 
Total   2,050,474    9,624,602    11,675,076 
                
   2019 
  

Technical

reserves for claims

  

Technical

reserves for premiums (*)

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Life insurance   908,362    7,548,684    8,457,046 
General insurance   590,588    651,129    1,241,717 
Health insurance   77,278    174,192    251,470 
Total   1,576,228    8,374,005    9,950,233 

 

(*)As of December 31, 2020, the life insurance technical reserves include the mathematical reserves of income amounting to S/6,806.1 million (S/ 5,961.0 million as of December 31, 2019).

 

Insurance claims reserves represent reported claims and an estimate for incurred but non reported claims (IBNR). Reported claims are adjusted on the basis of technical reports received from independent adjusters.

 

Insurance claims to be paid by reinsurers and co-insurers represents ceded claims, which are presented in “Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers” of the consolidated statement of financial position, See note 9(b).

 

As of December 31, 2020, the reserves for direct claims include reserves for IBNR for life, general and health insurance for an amount of S/602.7 million, S/42.5 million and S/125.3 million, respectively (S/393.4 million, S/24.3 million and S/63.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2019).

 

The increase in reserves is mainly due to the mortality experienced due to COVID-19. Thus, the increase in the technical reserve for claims corresponds to the effect experienced by the business lines due to increases in the reserve amount for outstanding claims due to Overmortality and IBNR. Likewise, the increase in technical reserves for premiums is mainly due to the increase due to new sales in the Income line and in addition to the increase due to the variation in market rates of all pension lines (Income, Complementary Risk Work Insurance -SCTR for its acronym in Spanish and AFP Old Regime).

 

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As of December 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IBNR reserves were calculated in two parts: a) IBNR reserve for regular claims and b) IBNR reserve for expected excess mortality (deaths above the average number of cases months pre-pandemic). (See note 3 (e) (i)).

 

As of December 31, 2019 and in previous years, the differences between the estimates of the reserves for incurred and non-reported claims and the settled and pending liquidation claims have not been significant. In the case of general and health risks, the retrospective analysis indicates that the amounts accrued are adequate and in Management’s opinion, the estimate of the reserve for IBNR is sufficient to cover any obligation as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

In the case of Medical Assistance (AMED for its acronym in Spanish), the IBNR estimate included the estimate of regular claims and also the IBNR estimate for COVID-19 claims, which had a different frequency and cost than regular claims (See note 3 (e ) (ii)).

 

In general, claims reserves have been estimated using prudential criteria due to the uncertainty in the loss ratio caused by the pandemic that began in 2020.

 

Technical reserves include reserves for obligations for future benefits under insurance of life and personal accidents in force; and the unearned premium reserves in respect of the portion of premiums written that is allocable to the unexpired portion of the related policy periods of related coverage.

 

b)Movement of insurance claims reserves (direct and assumed), occurred during the years 2020 and 2019:

 

   2020 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Beginning balance   908,362    590,588    77,278    1,576,228 
Gross claims, Note 26   1,383,344    326,183    281,627    1,991,154 
Payments   (1,012,012)   (363,374)   (225,882)   (1,601,268)
Exchange difference   8,362    75,933    65    84,360 
Ending balance   1,288,056    629,330    133,088    2,050,474 
                     
   2019 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Beginning balance   732,868    562,430    71,372    1,366,670 
Gross claims, Note 26   1,001,671    524,142    326,980    1,852,793 
Payments   (822,644)   (510,678)   (321,085)   (1,654,407)
Exchange difference   (3,533)   14,694    11    11,172 
Ending balance   908,362    590,588    77,278    1,576,228 

 

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The increase in technical reserves for claims mainly corresponds to excess mortality in the Life Insurance Businesses and the provision of services for Health Insurance. The impact by business is detailed below:

 

 

Business line  

IBNR Balance

COVID - 19

 

Claims reported

COVID – 19

  Total Impact COVID-19
Vida Individual   S/ 7.0 MM   S/ 17.1 MM   S/ 24.1 MM
Vida Grupo   S/ 9.8 MM   S/ 9 MM   S/ 18.8 MM
Vida Ley   S/ 11.3 MM   S/ 19.4 MM   S/ 30.7 MM
Vida Crédito   S/ 21.7 MM   S/ 101.8 MM   S/ 123.5 MM
SISCO   S/ 49.0 MM   S/ 112.9 MM   S/ 161.9 MM
Asistencia Médica   S/ 24.5 MM   S/ 33.1 MM   S/ 57.6 MM
Totales   S/ 123.3 MM   S/ 293.3 MM   S/ 416.6 MM

 

c)Technical reserves occurred during the years 2020 and 2019:

 

   2020 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Beginning balance   7,548,684    651,129    174,192    8,374,005 
Time course expenses and others   75,115    818        75,933 
Unearned premium and other technical reserves variation, net   1,006    (36,323)   8,501    (26,816)
Insurance subscriptions   599,149    5,941        605,090 

Adjustment by application of market rates

   263,820            263,820 
Exchange difference and others   296,958    35,398    214    332,570 
Ending balance   8,784,732    656,963    182,907    9,624,602 
                     
   2019 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Beginning balance   6,329,512    593,938    162,551    7,086,001 
Time course expenses and others   67,989    (3,891)       64,098 
Unearned premium and other technical reserves variation, net   (61,834)   62,862    11,685    12,713 
Insurance subscriptions   604,262    8,692        612,954 

Adjustment by application of market rates

   666,556            666,556 
Exchange difference and others   (57,801)   (10,472)   (44)   (68,317)
Ending balance   7,548,684    651,129    174,192    8,374,005 

 

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The increase in technical reserves for premiums is mainly due to the increase in new income sales, an increase in the adjustment of market rates of pension lines (Income, Complementary Risk Work Insurance -SCTR for its Spanish acronym and AFP Old Regime), as well as the increase in the amount of the unearned premium reserve due to an increase in the “Vida Ley” portfolio, due to the new regulation that covers from the first day of work.

 

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As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 no additional reserves were needed as a result of the liability adequacy test. Likewise, the main assumptions to be used in response to the effects of the pandemic due to reserves for mortality claims and COVID-19 reserves are detailed on note 3 (e) (i) and 3 (e) (ii).

 

The main assumptions used to estimate of retirement, disability and survival annuities and individual life (including Investment link insurance contracts) reserves, as of those dates, are as follows:

 

    2020   2019
Mortality   Mortality table   Technical rates   Mortality table   Technical rates
Annuities   SPP-S-2017 and SPP-I- 2017   Between 3.21% - 7.96% / Between 2.50% - 5.25%   SPP-S-2017 and SPP-I- 2017   Between 3.81% - 7.99% / Between 2.50% - 5.25% soles VAC
Pension insurance – Temporary Regime / SCTR (*)       B-85 and MI-85   3.00% soles VAC
Pension insurance – Definitive Regime   B-85 and MI-85   1.7% soles VAC / 3.68% nominal dollars   B-85 and MI-85   2.41% soles VAC / 4.26% nominal dollars
Pension insurance – Definitive Regime / SCTR   B-85 adjusted and MI-85   1.7% soles VAC / 3.68% nominal dollars / 5.25% soles adjusted / 3.68% dollars adjusted   B-85 adjusted and MI-85   Between 2.41%, 3.00%, soles VAC / 4.26% nominal dollars / 5.67% soles adjusted / 4.26% dollars adjusted
Pension insurance – Temporary Regime /SCTR   SPP-S-2017- and SPP-I-2017   3.648% soles VAC/3.672% soles VAC/2.734% soles VAC   SPP-S-2017- and SPP-I-2017   3.816% soles VAC/Between 0.94% -2.83% soles VAC/ 3.771% soles VAC
Pension insurance - SCTR (Longevity)       SPP-S-2017 and SPP-I-2017   Soles VAC 3.771%
Individual life   CSO 80 adjusted   Between 4.00% - 5.00%   CSO 80 adjusted   Between 4.00% - 5.00%

 

(*)Complementary Work Risk Insurance (SCTR the Spanish acronym).

 

The sensitivity of the estimates used by the Group to measure its insurance risks is represented primarily by the life insurance risks; the main variables as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, are the interest rates and the mortality tables used. The Group has evaluated the changes in its most significant reserves related to life insurance contracts included in retirement, disability and survival annuities reserves of +/- 100 bps of the interest rates and of +/- 5 bps of the mortality factors, with the following results:

 

   2020   2019 
       Variation of the reserve       Variation of the reserve 
Variables  Reserve   Amount   Percentage   Reserve   Amount   Percentage 
           %           % 
Portfolio in S/ - Base amount   4,121,791            3,896,211         
Changes in interest rates: + 100 bps   3,783,665    (338,126)   (8.20)   3,575,717    (320,494)   (8.23)
Changes in interest rates: - 100 bps   4,530,919    409,128    9.93    4,285,955    389,743    10.00 
Changes in Mortality tables to 105%   4,095,670    (26,121)   (0.63)   3,872,104    (24,107)   (0.62)
Changes in Mortality tables to 95%   4,148,940    27,149    0.66    3,922,178    25,967    0.67 
                               
                               
Portfolio in US$ - Base amount   847,563            614,766         
Changes in interest rates: + 100 bps   801,574    (45,989)   (5.43)   568,767    (45,999)   (7.48)
Changes in interest rates: - 100 bps   902,102    54,539    6.43    669,412    54,646    8.89 
Changes in Mortality tables to 105%   842,068    (5,495)   (0.65)   609,349    (5,417)   (0.88)
Changes in Mortality tables to 95%   853,308    5,745    0.68    620,430    5,664    0.92 

 

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17BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

         2020  2019 
   Annual interest  Interest     Issued  Carrying     Issued  Carrying 
   rate  payment  Maturity  amount  amount  Maturity  amount  amount 
   %        (000) S/(000)     (000) S/(000) 
Senior notes - BCP (i)  4.25  Semi-annual  April 2023  US$716,301  2,552,985  April 2023  US$716,301  2,318,975 
Senior notes - BCP (ii)  From 4.65 to 4.85  Semi-annual  September 2024  S/2,900,000  2,469,832  October 2020 / September 2024  S/2,900,000  2,872,355 
Senior notes - BCP (iii)  From 2.70 to 5.38  Semi-annual  January 2025  US$700,000  2,453,353  September 2020 / January 2025  US$1,074,628  3,464,199 
Senior notes - Credicorp Ltd. (iv)  2.75  Semi-annual  June 2025  US$500,000  1,737,139        
Senior notes - BCP (v)  Libor 3M + 100 pb  Quarterly  March 2021  US$70,000  253,412  March 2021  US$70,000  231,738 
Senior notes - BCP (vi)  0.42  Semi-annual  August 2021  ¥5,000,000  175,087  August 2021  ¥5,000,000  151,888 
Senior notes - BCP (x)  Libor 3M + 55 pb  Quarterly  March 2022  US$30,000  108,479        
                            
MMT 100 - Secured notes- CCR Inc. (vii)                           
2012 Series C Floating rate certificates  4.75  Monthly  July 2022  US$315,000  257,996  July 2022  US$315,000  385,253 
                            
Corporate bonds -                           
                            
Fourth program                           
Tenth issuance (Series A, B and C) - BCP  From 5.31 to 7.25  Semi-annual  December 2021 / November 2022  S/550,000  527,794  December 2021/ November 2022  S/550,000  527,868 
                            
Fifth program                           
Third issuance (Series C) - BCP  4.25  Semi-annual  July 2022  S/109,310  108,980  July 2022  S/109,310  108,821 
Third issuance (Series A) - BCP  4.59  Semi-annual  July 2021  S/70,770  69,178  July 2021  S/70,770  63,430 
Third issuance (Series D) - BCP  3.88  Semi-annual  August 2022  S/42,660  42,456  August 2022  S/42,660  42,337 
Third issuance (Series B) - BCP  4.88  Semi-annual  October 2021  S/42,200  42,169  October 2021  S/42,200  29,183 
First issuance (Series D) - BCP  5.91  Semi-annual         January 2020  S/182,410  182,061 
                790,577         953,700 

 

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         2020  2019 
   Annual interest  Interest     Issued  Carrying    Issued  Carrying 
   rate  payment  Maturity  amount  amount  Maturity amount  amount 
   %        (000) S/(000)    S/(000)  S/(000) 
Subordinated bonds - BCP (viii)  From 3.13 to 6.13  Semi-annual  April 2027 / July 2030  US$1,144,700  4,028,266  April 2027 US$ 720,000  2,383,860 
                            
Subordinated bonds - BCP (ix)  6.88  Semi-annual  September 2026  US$181,505  651,176  September 2026 US$ 476,120  1,549,702 
                            
Subordinated bonds -                           
First program                           
First issuance (Series A) - Pacífico Seguros  6.97  Quarterly  November 2026  US$60,000  217,260  November 2026 US$ 60,000  198,840 
First issuance (Series A) - BCP  6.22  Semi-annual  May 2027  S/15,000  15,000  May 2027 S/ 15,000  15,000 
                            
Second program                           
Second issuance (Series A) - Pacífico Seguros  4.41  Semi-annual  December 2030  US$50,000  164,784        
First issuance (Series A) - Mibanco  8.50  Semi-annual  May 2026  S/100,000  100,000  May 2026 S/ 100,000  99,934 
First issuance (Series B) - Mibanco  7.22  Semi-annual  June 2027  S/30,000  30,000  June 2027 S/ 30,000  30,000 
                            
Third program                           
Issuance II - Banco de Crédito de Bolivia  5.25  Semi-annual  August 2022  Bs137,200  73,546  August 2022 Bs 137,200  66,782 
Issuance III - Banco de Crédito de Bolivia  6.00  Semi-annual  August 2030  Bs100,000  53,278        
Issuance I - Banco de Crédito de Bolivia  6.25  Semi-annual  August 2028  Bs70,000  37,295  August 2028 Bs 70,000  33,816 
                691,163         444,372 
                            
Negotiable certificate of deposit - Mibanco  From 1.20 to 5.80  Annual  January 2021 / November 2024  S/1,385  1,385  January 2020 / January 2024 S/ 997  997 
                            
Subordinated negotiable certificates - BCP  Libor 3M + 279 bp  Quarterly  November 2021  US$2,960  10,718  November 2021  US$ 2,960  9,809 
                            
                16,181,568         14,766,848 
Interest payable               137,839         179,515 
Total               16,319,407         14,946,363 

 

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During the first quarter of 2018, in accordance with the risk exposure strategy of the interest rate, the Group discontinued the fair value hedge of certain bonds, issued in U.S. Dollars at a fixed rate, through the liquidation of the IRS. The accumulated profit of the fair value of these bonds at the time of the liquidation of the derivatives amounted to US$22.0 million (equivalent to S/71.7 million), recorded in the liability, which has been transferred to the consolidated statement of income up to the date of maturity of said bonds. As of December 31, 2020, the liability amounts to US$2.6 million, equivalent to S/9.4 million, (US$8.7 million, equivalent to S/28.8 million, as of December 31, 2019). The amount recorded in the consolidated statement of income during the year 2020 amounts to US$6.1 million, equivalent to S/21.2 million (US$7.8 million, equivalent to S/26.0 million, during the year 2019).

 

(i)The Bank can redeem the total or part of the notes in any time, having as a penalty an interest rate equal to the Treasury of the United States of America’s rate plus 50 basis point. The payment of principal will take place on the due date of the notes or when the Bank redeems these notes.

 

(ii)In September 2019, the Bank announced a repurchase offer and propose an exchange to the holders of senior notes of the S/2,000 million issued in October of 2017, managing to repurchase S/291.2 million and exchanging S/1,308.8 million with new senior notes, at market rates, whose terms and conditions are very similar to the previous issue. At the end of said offer, the Bank keeps a notional value payable amounting to S/400.0 million, which was fully redeemed in October 2020.

 

At the same date, the Bank issued senior notes for approximately S/2,500.0 million (this amount includes the S/1,308.8 million of the exchange mentioned in the paragraph before). The Bank can redeem the whole or part of the senior notes between October 17, 2021 and August 16, 2024, at a redemption price equal to or greater than: (i) 100 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the notes, and (ii) the sum of the present value of cash flows discounted at interest rate equivalent to sovereign bonds issued by the government of Perú or other comparable titles plus 25 basis points. As of August 17, 2024, the Bank may redeem all or part of the senior notes at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the aggregate amount of the principal to be redeemed.

 

The payment of principal will take place on the due date or when the Bank redeems the notes

 

(iii)In September 2019, the Bank announced a repurchase offer and propose an exchange to the holders of senior notes of the US$ 800.0 million issued in September of 2010, managing to repurchase US$ 220.3 million and exchanging US$ 205.0 million with new senior notes, at market rates , whose terms and conditions are very similar to the previous issue. At the end of said offer, the Bank keeps a notional value payable amounting to US$374.6 million, which matured in September 2020.

 

In the same way, in September 2019, the Bank issued senior notes of approximately US$700 million (that amount includes the US$205.0 million of the exchange mentioned in the paragraph before). The Bank can redeem all or part of the notes at any date, between October 11, 2021 and December 10, 2024, at a redemption price equal to or greater than : (i) 100 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed; and (ii) the sum of the present value of each remaining scheduled payment discounted at interest rate equal to the Treasury of the United States of America’s rate plus 20 basis points. From December 11, 2024 onwards, the Bank can redeem the total or part of the notes to a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed.

 

The payment of principal will take place on the due date or when the Bank redeems the notes.

 

At December 31, 2020, the Bank maintains a CCS which was designated as cash flows hedges of a part of senior notes in U.S dollars subject to exchange rate risk for a notional amount of US$50.0 million, equivalent to S/181.1 million (US$50.0 million equivalent to S/165.7 million, as of December 31, 2019), see note 13(b). By means of the CCS, the cover part of senior notes was economically converted to soles.

 

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(iv)In June 2020, Credicorp Ltd. issued Senior Notes for approximately US$500.0 million, equivalent to S/1,810.5 million as of December 31, 2020 at fixed interest rate, whose maturity date is on June 17, 2025.

 

These Senior Notes can redeem the whole or part mainly by the following ways (i) at any time prior to May 17, 2025, make whole or partial call, at Treasury plus 40 basis points, and (ii) at any time on or after May 17, 2025, at par value.

 

The payment of principal will take place on the due date or when Credicorp Ltd. redeems the notes.

 

In December 2020, the Group designated as a hedge of a net investment of a foreign operation a portion of these bonds issued for approximately US$135.4 million, equivalent to S/490.3 million, which hedges by the same amount the exposure of the net investment in the subsidiary Atlantic Security Holding Corporation (ASHC), established in Cayman Islands and whose functional currency is the US dollar, see note 34.2(b)(ii). This hedge covers the fluctuation in the exchange rate risk associated with the conversion of the net investment held in ASHC to the Group’s functional currency (Soles).

 

(v)In February of 2019, the Bank issued Senior Notes for approximately US$70.0 million, equivalent to S/253.5 million as of December 31, 2020 (US$70.0 million equivalent to S/232.0 million as of December 31, 2019) at variable rate, whose maturity date is on March 5, 2021.

 

At December 31, 2020, the cash flows of these Senior Notes maintained covered by an IRS designated as cash flows hedge, for a notional amount of US$70.0 million, equivalent to S/253.5 million (US$70.0 million equivalent to S/232.0 million as of December 31, 2019), see note 13(b). By means of the IRS, the note was economically converted to a fixed interest rate.

 

(vi)In July of 2019, the Bank issued Senior Notes for approximately JPY5,000.0 million, equivalent to S/175.3 million as of December 31, 2020 (JPY5,000.0 million, equivalent to S/152.5 million as of December 31, 2019) at fixed interest rate, whose maturity date is on August 2, 2021.

 

At December 31, 2020, the cash flows of the notes issued in yen subject to exchange rate risk have been hedged through a CCS designated as a cash flow hedge, for a notional amount of JPY 5,000.0 million, equivalent to S/175.3 million (JPY5,000.0 million, equivalent to S/152.5 million as of December 31, 2019), see note 13(b). By means of the CCS, the note was economically converted to soles.

 

(vii)This issue is guaranteed by the future collection of electronic payment orders sent to BCP (including foreign branches) through the Society Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, through which the correspondent bank uses the network to places orders of payment to beneficiary that is not a financial institution.

 

(viii)The Bank as of the year of 2022 will pay a three-month Libor plus 704.3 basis points. Between April 24, 2017 and April 24, 2022, the Bank can redeem the whole or part of the bonds having a penalty of an interest rate equal to the Treasury of United States of América’s rate plus 50 basis points. Also, as of April 25, 2022 or at any date after interest payment, the Bank can redeem all or part of the bonds without penalty. Payment of the principal will take place on the due date of the bonds or when the Bank redeems them.

 

In July 2020, The Bank repurchased US$294.6 million from the total US$476.1 million outstanding amount of “6.875% Fixed- to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2026”. Also, the Bank repurchased US$224.9 and exchanged US$200.4 million from the total US$720 million outstanding amount of “6.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2027”

 

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Also, on July 1, 2020, the Bank issued Subordinated Notes under the Medium-Term Bond Program for a total amount of US$850.0 million at a semi-annual coupon rate of 3.125 percent maturing in July 2030 under the name of “3.125% Subordinated Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 (Callable 2025)”. On July 1, 2025, the Bank may redeem all or part of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate amount of the principal of the notes to be redeemed. From now on, the Bank may redeem all or part of the notes at a redemption price equal to the higher of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the notes and (2) the sum of the remaining cashflows discounted at a rate equivalent to the US Treasury interest rate plus 45 basis points. The payment of principal will take place on the due date or when the Bank redeems the notes.

 

(ix)The Bank as of September 16, 2021, will pay a three-month Libor plus 770.8 basis points. Between the dates of September 16, 2016 and September 15, 2021, the Bank can redeem the whole or part of the bonds, having a penalty of an interest rate equal to the Treasury of United States of America´s rate plus 50 basis point. Also, as of September 16, 2021 or at any time after at the payment of interests, the Bank can redeem the whole or part of the bonds without penalties. The payment of the principal amount will take place on due date or in the redemptions of them.

 

(x)At December 31, 2020, the Group maintains an IRS for a notional amount of US$30.0 million, equivalent to S/108.6 million, see note 13(b), which was designated as cash flows hedge of a corporate bond issued in US dollar at a variable rate. By means of the IRS, this bond was economically converted to a fixed interest rate.

 

b)The table below shows the bonds and notes issued, classified by maturity, without accrued interests:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Up to 3 months   291,866    182,365 
From 3 months to 1 year   547,325    1,739,358 
From 1 to 3 years   3,294,335    1,438,732 
From 3 to 5 years   6,714,223    4,863,708 
More than 5 years   5,333,819    6,542,685 
Total   16,181,568    14,766,848 

 

18EQUITY

 

a)Capital stock -

 

As of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 a total of 94,382,317 shares have been issued at US$5 per share.

 

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b)Treasury stock -

 

We present below the stocks of Credicorp Ltd., that the entities of the Group maintain as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

 

   Number of shares 
As of December 31, 2020  Shares of the Group   Shared-based payment (*)   Total 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   14,620,846        14,620,846 
BCP       159,339    159,339 
Grupo Crédito       32,512    32,512 
Pacífico Seguros       29,845    29,845 
Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros       17,598    17,598 
Mibanco       14,872    14,872 
Atlantic Security Bank       11,434    11,434 
Prima AFP       7,664    7,664 
Other minors       20,624    20,624 
    14,620,846    293,888    14,914,734 
                
   Number of shares 
As of December 31, 2019  Shares of the Group   Shared-based payment (*)   Total 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   14,620,846        14,620,846 
BCP       134,169    134,169 
Pacífico Seguros       29,539    29,539 
Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros       13,830    13,830 
Mibanco       9,060    9,060 
Credicorp Perú       21,695    21,695 
Credicorp Capital limited       9,518    9,518 
Prima AFP       6,397    6,397 
Other minors   4,387    22,723    27,110 
    14,625,233    246,931    14,872,164 
                
   Number of shares 
As of December 31, 2018  Shares of the Group   Shared-based payment (*)   Total 
Atlantic Security Holding Corporation   14,620,846        14,620,846 
BCP       162,286    162,286 
Pacífico Seguros       33,794    33,794 
Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros       8,546    8,546 
Mibanco       9,934    9,934 
Credicorp Perú       13,113    13,113 
Prima AFP       6,979    6,979 
Other minors   1,880    25,896    27,776 
    14,622,726    260,548    14,883,274 

 

(*) Corresponds to treasury stock that were granted to employees and senior management, for which they have the right to vote. These stocks are not vested at said dates, see Note 20.

 

During 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Group purchased 240,151, 129,807 and 133,750 shares of Credicorp Ltd., respectively, for a total of US$44.4 million (equivalent to S/151.9 million), US$31.0 million (equivalent to S/103.2 million) and US$29.3 million (equivalent to a S/95.4 million), respectively.

 

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c)Reserves -

 

Certain Group’s subsidiaries are required to keep a reserve that equals a percentage of paid-in capital (20, 30 or 50 percent, depending on its activities and the country in which production takes place); this reserve must be constituted with annual transfers of not less than 10 percent of net profits. As of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the balance of this reserves amounts approximately to S/6,990.1 million, S/6,236.5 million and S/5,179 million, respectively.

 

At the Board meetings held on February 27, 2020, February 27, 2019 and February 28, 2018, the decision was made to transfer from “Retained earnings” to “Reserves” S/1,977.1 million, S/1,858.8 million and S/2,933.6 million, respectively.

 

“Other reserves” include unrealized gains (losses) on fair value of investments through other comprehensive income (available-for-sale investments under IAS 39, as of December 31, 2017) and on cash flow hedges derivative instruments, net of deferred income tax and non-controlling interest. Movement was as follows:

   Other reserves: 
   Instruments that will not be reclassifed to profit or loss   Instruments that will be reclassified to consolidated statement of income 
   Equity instruments at fair value   Debt instruments at fair value   Reserve for cash flow hedges   Insurance reserves  

Foreign

currency

translation

reserve

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Balance as of January 1, 2018   431,711    853,747    (32,781)       (16,041)   1,236,636 
Increase (decrease) in net unrealized gains on investments   20,840    (583,385)               (562,545)
Transfer of net realized gains on investments to profit or loss       (38,983)               (38,983)
Transfer of the impairment credit loss on investments to profit or loss, Note 24       (1,909)               (1,909)
Change in net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges derivatives           73,263            73,263 
Transfer of net realized gain on cash flow hedges derivatives to profit or loss           (43,643)           (43,643)
Foreign exchange translation                   45,634    45,634 
Balance as of December 31, 2018   452,551    229,470    (3,161)       29,593    708,453 
Increase in net unrealized gains on investments   97,514    606,276                703,790 
Transfer of net realized loss on investments to profit or loss       420,987                420,987 
Transfer of recovery of credit loss of investments to profit or loss, Note 24       (745)               (745)
Change in net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges derivatives           (62,002)           (62,002)
Transfer of net realized gain on cash flow hedges derivatives to profit or loss           35,059            35,059 
Other reserves               (658,491)       (658,491)
Foreign exchange translation                   (58,862)   (58,862)
Balance as of December 31, 2019   550,065    1,255,988    (30,104)   (658,491)   (29,269)   1,088,189 
Increase in net unrealized gains on investments   76,849    196,152                273,001 
Transfer of net realized loss on investments to profit or loss       440,416                440,416 
Transfer of recovery of credit loss of investments to profit or loss, Note 24       52,263                52,263 
Change in net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges derivatives           (68,001)           (68,001)
Transfer of net realized losses on cash flow hedges derivatives to profit or loss           55,784            55,784 
Other reserves               (234,107)       (234,107)
Foreign exchange translation                   259,572    259,572 
Net movement in hedges of net investments in foreign businesses                   (1,219)   (1,219)
Balance as of December 31, 2020   626,914    1,944,819    (42,321)   (892,598)   229,084    1,865,898 

 

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d)Components of other comprehensive income -

 

The movement of the item is as follows:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 

To be reclassified to the consolidated statement of income in later periods

               
Net unrealized (gain) loss   196,152    606,276    (583,385)
Transfer of net realized loss (gain) to profit or loss   440,416    420,987    (38,983)
Transfer of recovery of credit loss to profit or loss   52,263    (745)   (1,909)
Sub total   688,831    1,026,518    (624,277)
Non-controlling interest   13,814    16,082    (6,397)
Income tax   11,717    22,259    (11,831)
    714,362    1,064,859    (642,505)
                
Cash flow hedge:               
Net (losses) gains on cash flow hedges   (68,001)   (62,002)   73,263 
                

Transfer of net realized losses (gains) on cash flow hedges derivatives to profit or loss

   55,784    35,059    (43,643)
Sub total   (12,217)   (26,943)   29,620 
Non-controlling interest   (252)   (618)   679 
Income tax   (3,933)   (10,290)   10,942 
    (16,402)   (37,851)   41,241 
                
Other reserves:               
Insurances reserves   (234,107)   (658,491)    
Non-controlling interest   (2,867)   (8,065)    
Income tax   (26,846)        
    (263,820)   (666,556)    
                
Foreign exchange traslation:               
Exchange gains or losses   259,572    (58,862)   45,634 
                

Net movement in hedges of net investments in foreign businesses

   (1,219)        
Sub total   258,353    (58,862)   45,634 
Non-controlling interest   (1,301)   539    21 
    257,052    (58,323)   45,655 

 

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Not to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of income in later periods:            
Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income -            
Net unrealized gains   76,849    97,514    20,840 
Non-controlling interest   (165)   (3)   (37)
Income tax   (3,414)   (5,999)   168 
    73,270    91,512    20,971 
             
Attributable to:            
Credicorp’s equity holders   777,709    379,736    (528,183)
Non-controlling interest   9,229    7,935    (5,734)
    786,938    387,671    (533,917)

 

e)Dividend distribution –

 

The chart below shows the distribution of dividends agreed by the Board of Directors :

 

   2020   2019   2018 
Date of Meeting - Board of Directors   27.02.2020    27.02.2019    28.02.2018 

Dividends distribution, net of treasury shares effect (in thousands of soles)

   2,392,844    1,595,229    1,130,427 
Payment of dividends per share (in soles)   30.0000    20.0000    14.1726 
Date of dividends payout   08.05.2020    10.05.2019    11.05.2018 
Exchange rate published by the SBS   3.4081    3.3150    3.2929 
Dividends payout (equivalent in thousands of US$)   702,105    481,215    343,292 

 

In the Board of Directors held in September 25, 2019, they agreed an additional dividend payment, net of the effect of treasury stock, for approximately S/638.1 million from the retain earnings and reserves. Said dividends have been paid in November 22, 2019.

 

In accordance with current Peruvian legislation, there is no restriction for overseas remittance of dividends or the repatriation of foreign investment. As of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 dividends paid by the Peruvian subsidiaries to Credicorp are subject to a 5.0 percent withholding tax.

 

f)Regulatory capital -

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the regulatory capital requirement (“patrimonio efectivo” in Peru) applicable to Credicorp subsidiaries engaged in financial services and insurance activities in Peru, determined under the provisions of the Peruvian banking and insurance regulator, SBS, totals approximately S/28,969.3 million and S/25,732 million, respectively. At those dates, the Group’s regulatory requirement exceeds by approximately S/7,973.9 million and S/4,151.6 million, respectively, the minimum regulatory capital required by the SBS.

 

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19TAX SITUATION

 

a)Credicorp is not subject to income tax or any taxes on capital gains, equity or property in Bermuda. Credicorp’s Peruvian subsidiaries are subject to the Peruvian tax regime.

 

The income tax rate in Peru as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was 29.5 percent of the taxable income after calculating the worker’s participation, which is determined using a rate of 5.0 percent.

 

Through Legislative Decree No. 1471 issued under the scope of Law No. 31011, a rule that delegated various legislative powers to the Executive Branch and in force as of April 30, 2020, it is exceptionally provided that taxpayers who generate business income may alternatively to the procedure described in article 85° of the Income Tax Law, choose to modify or suspend their payments on account for the months of April, May, June and/or July of the taxable year 2020 in order to assist with the economic reactivation as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

 

As a procedure, it was established that the net income obtained in each month 2020 should be compared with those obtained in the same month of the year 2019. In this sense, the following scenarios and effects of such comparison could occur:

 

- If they decrease by more than 30%, the suspension is applied.

- If they decrease up to 30%, it will be multiplied by a factor of 0.5846.

 

In this regard, Banco de Crédito del Perú accepted the modification of the coefficient of the payment on account for the months of April, May and July of 2020 due to the decrease in its net income compared to the previous year, in 8.17%, 23.97% and 15.19%, respectively.

 

Likewise, Mibanco accepted the modification of the coefficient of payment on account for the months of May, June and July 2020 due to the decrease in its net income compared to the previous year, by 11.57%, 8.73 and 21.95%, respectively.

 

The income tax rate in Bolivia is 25.0 percent as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Financial entities have an additional rate if the ROE exceeds 6.0 percent; in that case, they must consider an additional 25.0 percent, with which the rate would be 50.0 percent.

 

In the case of Chile, for the period 2019 and 2018 there were two tax regimes: partially integrated regime and attributed regime. Credicorp Capital Holding Chile and all their Subsidiaries was taxed under the partially integrated regime, whose first category income tax rate for domiciled legal entities was 27.0 percent for both periods.

 

With the change in tax legislation of Chile in 2020, two new regimes currently in force are established: the general regime and the Pro-SME regime, for smaller companies. Credicorp Capital Holding Chile, like all its subsidiaries, is taxed under the general tax regime, whose first category income tax rate for domiciled legal entities remains at 27.0 percent as of December 31, 2020 and for future periods.

 

On the other hand, individuals or legal entities not domiciled in Chile will be subject to a tax called “Additional income tax” whose rates are between 4.0 percent and 35.0 percent, depending on the nature of the income. Additionally, Chile has signed treaties to avoid double taxation with different countries so certain income could be released from withholding tax or for the use of reduced rates.

 

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In the case of Colombia, the income tax rate for 2018 was 33.0 percent on taxable income, plus a 4.0 percent surcharge for all entities (whose tax base is taxable income minus $800.0 million of Colombian pesos). For the year of 2019, under the law called “Financing Law” N° 1943 dated December 28, 2018, the income tax rate of 33.0 percent was established without surcharge for all entities. For the year of 2020, under the law N° 2010 issued on December 27, 2019, the tax rates are as follows:

 

Taxable year  Rate  Additional rate
(surcharge) (*)
 
2020  32  4 
2021  31  3 
2022  30  3 
As of 2023  30   

 

(*)The additional rate (surcharge) will be applicable only to financial entities, that in the corresponding taxable year have a taxable income equal or greater than 120,000 Tax Value Unit (“UVT” from its Spanish acronym), which as of December 31, 2020 is equivalent to a total of S/4.5 million; in that sense, Credicorp Capital Colombia, Credicorp Capital Fiduciaria and Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia (before Banco Compartir) must pay the income tax taking into account the aforementioned.

 

Atlantic Security Holding Corporation and its Subsidiaries are not subject to taxes in the Cayman Islands or Panama. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, no taxable income was generated from the operations in the United States of America.

 

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The reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate to the effective tax rate for the Group is as follows:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   In millions   %   In millions   %   In millions   % 

Theoretical tax and income tax rate in Perú

   (66.1)   (29.50)   (1,764.0)   (29.50)   (1,649.8)   (29.50)
Increase (decrease) in the statutory tax rate due to:                              

(i) Increase (decrease) due to the profit of subsidiaries not domiciled in Perú

   50.1    22.36    49.9        41.9     
(ii) Provision tax on dividends   (44.6)   (19.91)   (142.7)       (46.8)    
(iii) Non-taxable income, net   117.3    52.32    233.8    3.91    133.7    2.39 

(iv) Change in estimate of deferred tax rate, net (Banco de Crédito de Bolivia)

   53.3    23.80                 
Income tax and effective income tax rate   110.0    49.06    (1,623.0)   (25.59)   (1,521.0)   (27.11)

 

b)Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 comprises:

 

   2020   2019   2018  
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Current -                
In Peru   926,361    1,469,497    1,315,896  
In other countries   110,973    206,120    113,912  
    1,037,334    1,675,617    1,429,808  
                 
Deferred -                
In Peru   (927,130)   (30,862)   87,952  
In other countries   (220,181)   (21,573)   3,149  
    (1,147,311)   (52,435)   91,101  
Total   (109,977)   1,623,182    1,520,909  

 

The deferred income tax has been calculated on all temporary differences, considering the income tax rates effective where Credicorp’s subsidiaries are located.

 

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The variation in the income tax expense and the deferred is mainly due to the increase in pproximately S/725.0 million as of December 31, 2020 because of the increase of the allowance of loan losses. Also, the increased of the recognition of a lower deduction for S/68.0 million as of December 31, 2020 in relation to intangible assets since there is a lower number of activated projects at the end of said period.

 

c)The following table presents a summary of the Group’s deferred income tax:

 

         
   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Deferred income tax asset, net          
Deferred asset          
Allowance for loan losses for loan portfolio   1,738,240    699,970 
Freezing credits (zero rate) and FAE funds   45,317     
Provision for profit sharing   40,648    57,351 
Carry forward tax losses   34,972    4,773 
Provision for pending vacations   25,994    24,378 
Provision for sundry expenses and risks   24,972    35,056 
Depreciation of improvements for leased premises   24,945    19,005 
Provision of interest on overdue refinanced loans   24,254     

Unrealized losses due to valuation of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   21,062    632 
Provision of Stock awards   15,325    2,233 
Unrealized loss in valuation on cash flow hedge derivatives   999    14,992 
Others   83,717    50,403 
           
Deferred liability          
Intangibles, net   (219,980)   (223,101)
Buildings depreciation   (65,052)   (66,818)
Adjustment for difference in exchange of SUNAT and SBS   (28,424)   (30,846)

Unrealized gain due to valuation of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   (28,377)   (12,387)
Deferred acquisitions costs - DAC   (14,705)   (17,578)

Unrealized gain from valuation of fair value hedging derivatives

   (13,714)   (9,451)
Buildings revaluation   (4,234)   (4,795)
Unrealized gain in valuation on cash flow hedge derivatives   (3,974)   (2,021)
Fluctuation of the fair value of the covered bonds   (1,707)   (7,971)
Others   (6,623)   (12,977)
Total   1,693,655    520,848 

 

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   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Deferred income tax liability, net          
Deferred asset          

Unrealized losses due to valuation of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   20,488    6,229 
Carry forward tax losses   19,443    14,309 
Provision for sundry expenses and risks   18,634    5,313 
Deferred income due to commission   9,021    8,138 
Allowance for loan losses for insurance       6,945 
Provision for profit sharing   4,041    8,562 
Others   21,514    19,351 
           
Deferred liability          
Intangibles, net   (41,491)   (50,048)
Gain generated in the reorganization of Pacífico EPS   (39,515)   (39,515)

Unrealized gain due to valuation of investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   (36,796)   (34,054)
Deferred acquisitions costs - DAC   (26,616)   (27,925)
Technical reserves for premiums       (23,180)
Catastrophic insurance reserve   (10,682)   (9,776)
Leasing operations related to loans   (3,595)   (3,810)
Buildings revaluation   (3,558)   (3,463)
Others   (36,417)   (11,280)
Total   (105,529)   (134,204)

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group has recorded a deferred liability of deferred income tax of S/26.6 million for both periods corresponding to unrealized gains and losses generated by investments at fair value through other comprehensive income and cash flow hedges derivatives.

 

As of December 31, 2018, the Group has recorded a deferred liability of deferred income tax of S/ 5.3 million, corresponding to unrealized gains and losses generated by investments at fair value through other comprehensive income and cash flow hedges derivatives.

 

d)The Peruvian Tax Authority has the right to review and, if necessary, amend the annual income tax returns filed by Peruvian subsidiaries up to four years after their filing date. Income tax returns of the major subsidiaries open for examination by the tax authorities are as follows:

 

Banco de Crédito del Perú S.A. 2016 to 2020
Mibanco, Banco de la Microempresa S.A. 2016 to 2020
Prima AFP S.A 2016 to 2020
Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros 2017 to 2020
Pacífico Peruano Suiza 2017

 

On September 11, 2019 and December 12, 2019, the Tax Authority began the audit process of the affidavit of income tax of the third category of the periods 2014 and 2015, respectively, of Banco de Crédito del Perú, a process that is still in process. Likewise, on December 10, 2019, the Tax Administration notified the Determination resolution, thus ending the inspection process of the declaration of the Income tax for fiscal year 2013 in which a lower income tax payment was determined rent.

 

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It is important to mentioned that the Peruvian Tax Authority is auditing the Income Tax declaration of 2015 of Mibanco and the Income Tax declaration of 2016 of Pacifico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros and Pacífico Vida.

 

The Bolivian, Chilean and Colombian Tax Authorities have the power to review and, if applicable, make a new determination for the income tax calculated by the subsidiaries located in said countries in the previous 8 years, 3 years and 3 years, respectively, upon presentation of their Income Tax declarations. Additionally, in the case of Colombia, a period of 6 years was established for the taxpayers obliged to apply Transfer Prices or taxpayers who report tax losses. The annual income tax declarations pending examination by the overseas tax authorities are the following:

 

Banco de Crédito de Bolivia 2012, 2014, 2015 to 2020
Credicorp Capital Colombia 2016, 2017, 2018 to 2020
Credicorp Capital Holding Chile 2020

 

Since tax regulations are subject to interpretation by the different Tax Authorities where Credicorp’s subsidiaries are located, it is not possible to determine at the present date whether any significant additional liabilities may arise from any eventual tax examinations of the Credicorp’s subsidiaries. Any resulting unpaid taxes, tax penalties or interest that may arise will be recognized as expenses in the year in which they are determined. However, Management of Credicorp and its Subsidiaries and their legal counsel consider that any additional tax assessments would not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

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20SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

  

As indicated in Note 3(x), in March of each year, the Group grants its own shares to certain key employees. The awarded shares are liberated in the three following years for up to 33.3 percent of the shares granted in each of the three previous years. The Group assumes the payment of the related income tax on behalf of its employees, which depend on the country of residence and the annual compensation of the employee.

 

As of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Group has granted 176,212, 116,594 and 119,840 Credicorp shares, of which 293,888, 246,931 and 260,548 shares not vested as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During those years, the recorded expense amounted to approximately S/ 103.6 million, S/ 120.1 million and S/ 106.9 million, respectively, see Note 27.

 

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21OFF-BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Contingent credits – indirect loans (b)          
Guarantees and standby letters   18,562,120    18,894,456 
Import and export letters of credit   2,411,690    2,186,579 
Sub-total, Note 7(b)   20,973,810    21,081,035 
           
Responsibilities under credit line agreements (c)   86,074,859    75,615,563 
Total   107,048,669    96,696,598 

 

Reference values of operations with derivatives are recorded in off-balance sheet accounts in the committed currency, as shown in note 13(b).

 

b)In the normal course of their business, the Group’s banking subsidiaries are party to transactions with off-balance sheet risk. These transactions expose them to credit risk in addition to the amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Credit risk for contingent credits is defined as the possibility of sustaining a loss because one of the parties to a financial instrument fails to comply with the terms of the contract. The risk of credit losses is represented by the contractual amounts specified in the related contracts. The Group applies the same credit policies in making contingent commitments and other obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments (Note 7(a)), including the requirement to obtain collateral when it is deemed necessary.

 

Collateral held varies, but may include deposits in financial institutions, securities or other assets. Many of the contingent transactions reach maturity without any performance being required; therefore, the total committed amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

c)Lines of credit include consumer loans and other consumer loan facilities (credit card receivables) granted to customers and are cancelable upon related notice to the customer.

 

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22INTEREST, SIMILAR INCOME AND SIMILAR EXPENSES

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Interest and similar income               
Interest on loans   10,027,834    10,664,519    10,041,097 

Interest on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   1,097,952    1,070,469    954,288 
Interest on investments at amortized cost   226,516    194,803    211,102 
Interest on due from banks (*)   74,813    320,713    159,381 

Interest on investments at fair value through profit or loss

   47,696    46,170    87,409 
Dividends received   25,603    25,259    24,390 
Other interest and similar income   47,234    59,731    44,967 
Total   11,547,648    12,381,664    11,522,634 
                
Interest and similar expense               
Interest on deposits and obligations   (1,188,335)   (1,458,910)   (1,202,025)
Interest on bonds and notes issued   (883,913)   (900,172)   (911,006)
Interest on due to banks and correspondents   (557,141)   (590,908)   (623,001)
Deposit Insurance Fund   (183,132)   (151,626)   (140,184)
Interest on lease liabilities   (32,295)   (36,484)    
Other interest and similar expense   (131,490)   (151,813)   (157,313)
Total   (2,976,306)   (3,289,913)   (3,033,529)

 

(*) As of December 31, 2020, the item suffered a decrease that is mainly due to a significant drop in the interest rate paid by the BCR to the ordinary reserve accounts. See note 4.

 

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23COMMISSIONS AND FEES

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 

Maintenance of accounts, transfers and credit and debit card services

   1,125,432    1,326,344    1,214,365 
Funds and equity management   684,308    676,456    644,038 
Contingent loans and foreign trade fees   372,586    372,647    360,798 
Commissions for banking services   263,298    282,593    270,784 
Collection services   90,456    131,502    234,754 

Commissions for consulting and technical studies

   57,949    84,725    76,557 
Penalty commissions   53,859    84,757    71,049 

Commissions for salary advance and payment of services

   34,766    49,998    50,456 

Brokerage, securities and custody services

   35,565    95,207    108,333 
Others (i)   194,559    128,552    95,723 
Total   2,912,778    3,232,781    3,126,857 

 

The main variations in the commissions and fees corresponding the period 2020 compared to the period 2019 are mainly due to lower numbers of banking operations as a product of less dynamism of the economy as a consequence of the COVID-19, see Note 2(b).

 

(i) The increase corresponds mainly to the S/47,676M increase in revenue in the Recharge and Paypal businesses.

 

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24NET GAIN ON SECURITIES

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 

Net gain on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

   291,944    317,862    135,253 
Net gain in associates (i)   64,672    79,844    72,254 

Net gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (ii)

   221,060    147,582    33,333 

(Provision) recovery of credit loss for investments at fair value through other comprehensive income (iii), Note 6(b)

   (52,263)   745    1,909 
Others   (2,331)   781    80 
Total   523,082    546,814    242,829 

 

(i)It mainly includes the gain of its associated “Entidad Prestadora de Salud” for approximately S/60.0 million during the year 2020 (S/53.6 million during the year 2019).

 

(ii)The variation is due to the result obtained mainly from the following subsidiaries:

 

Atlantic Security Bank (ASB) obtained a net profit for approximately S/141.7 million, which corresponds mainly to the unrealized profit from the Royalty Pharma plc’s shares (see Note 6(a)(v)) (during 2019, net profit for approximately S/51.2 million).

 

Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. obtained a net profit for approximately S/93.1 million (during 2019, net profit for approximately S/32.0 million).

 

Atlantic Security Private Equity General Partner obtained a net loss for approximately S/47.0 million corresponding to unrealized losses from the Carlyle Peru Fund L.P. investment funds (during 2019, net profit for approximately S/13.1 million).

 

Banco de Crédito del Perú obtained a net loss for approximately S/18.4 million, mainly due to realized losses (during 2019, net profit for approximately S/1.1 million).

 

(iii)The balance includes provisions recorded mainly by the following subsidiaries during 2020: (i) S/28.8 million by Pacífico Seguros, mainly from securitization instruments issued by Compañía de Turismo La Paz S.A.C. and Peruvian corporate bonds issued by Rutas de Lima S.A.C., (ii) S/10.7 million by Banco de Crédito del Perú, mainly from Peruvian corporate bonds from the mining sector, and (iii) S/8.9 million by Banco de Crédito de Bolivia (BCB). The higher provision compared to year 2019 is mainly due to the impact of COVID-19. See more details of the impact of COVID-19 in Note 2(b).

 

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25NET PREMIUMS EARNED

 

a)This item consists of the following:

 

   Gross written premiums   Technical reserve adjustment   Total gross written premiums (*)  

Premiums ceded

to reinsurers and

co-insurers, net (**)

   Results of financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss, Note 8  

Total Net premiums

earned

 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
2020                              
Life insurance   2,036,713    (754,480)   1,282,233    (115,347)   115,627    1,282,513 
Health insurance   584,068    (22,366)   561,702    (12,309)       549,393 
General insurance   1,021,136    (4,614)   1,016,522    (420,368)       596,154 
Total  3,641,917   (781,460)  2,860,457   (548,024)  115,627   2,428,060 
                               
                               
2019                              
Life insurance   1,984,279    (738,421)   1,245,858    (119,310)   93,664    1,220,212 
Health insurance   571,006    (22,843)   548,163    (12,828)       535,335 
General insurance   1,051,489    14,229    1,065,718    (427,022)       638,696 
Total   3,606,774    (747,035)   2,859,739    (559,160)   93,664    2,394,243 
                               
                               
2018                              
Life insurance   1,821,867    (677,708)   1,144,159    (116,043)   (53,935)   974,181 
Health insurance   554,517    (18,383)   536,134    (10,257)       525,877 
General insurance   984,820    (52,051)   932,769    (371,346)       561,423 
Total   3,361,204    (748,142)   2,613,062    (497,646)   (53,935)   2,061,481 
                               

 

(*)This item includes earned premiums, reinsurance premiums accepted and coinsurance premiums accepted and received.

 

(**)“Premiums ceded to reinsurers and coinsurers, net” include:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 

Premiums ceded for automatic contracts (mainly excess of loss), Note 9(b)

   (244,112)   (254,839)   (243,427)

Premiums ceded for facultative contracts, Note 9(b)

   (327,098)   (289,386)   (288,928)

Annual variation of reserve risk in progress of premiums ceded, Note 9(b)

   23,186    (14,935)   34,709 
    (548,024)   (559,160)   (497,646)

 

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b)Gross written premiums by insurance type are described below:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   % 
Life insurance (i)   1,282,233    44.83    1,245,858    43.57    1,144,159    43.79 
Health insurance (ii)   561,702    19.64    548,163    19.17    536,134    20.53 
General insurance (iii)   1,016,522    35.53    1,065,718    37.26    932,769    35.68 
Total   2,860,457    100.00    2,859,739    100.00    2,613,062    100.00 

 

 

(i)The breakdown of life insurance gross written premiums is as follows:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   % 
Credit life   582,064    45.39    536,091    43.03    507,496    44.36 
Disability and survival (*)   458,653    35.77    470,066    37.73    272,144    23.79 
Individual life (**)   46,391    3.62    60,705    4.87    203,662    17.80 
Group life   129,315    10.09    128,656    10.33    113,273    9.90 
Annuities   65,810    5.13    50,340    4.04    47,584    4.15 
Total   1,282,233    100.00    1,245,858    100.00    1,144,159    100.00 

 

(*)This item includes Complementary Work Risk Insurance (“SCTR” from its Spanish acronym).

 

(**)Individual life insurance premiums include Investment Link insurance contracts.

 

(ii)Health insurance gross written premiums after adjustments include medical assistance which amounts to S/ 483.1 million as of December 31, 2020 (S/ 464.7 and S/ 420.5 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) and represents 86.01 percent of this line of business as of December 31, 2020 (84.78 and 78.44 percent as of December 31, 2019 and 2018,respectively).

 

(iii)General insurance gross written premiums consist of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   %   S/(000)   % 
Automobile   339,306    33.38    357,796    33.57    340,236    36.48 
Fire and allied lines   271,380    26.70    293,392    27.53    248,832    26.68 
Theft and robbery   88,751    8.73    110,395    10.36    91,369    9.80 
Technical lines (*)   59,370    5.84    70,364    6.60    64,141    6.88 
Third party liability   62,080    6.11    50,024    4.69    49,421    5.30 
Transport   42,758    4.21    44,368    4.16    49,441    5.30 
SOAT (Mandatory automobile line)   32,934    3.24    41,068    3.85    32,015    3.43 
Marine Hull   23,091    2.27    27,005    2.53    27,394    2.94 
Aviation   37,366    3.68    42,191    3.96    16,173    1.73 
Others   59,486    5.84    29,115    2.75    13,747    1.46 
Total   1,016,522    100.00    1,065,718    100.00    932,769    100.00 

 

(*)Technical lines include Contractor’s All Risk (CAR), Machinery breakdown, All Risk (EAR), Electronic equipment (EE), All Risk Contractor’s Equipment (ARCE).

 

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26NET CLAIMS INCURRED FOR LIFE, GENERAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Gross claims, Note 16(b)   1,383,344    326,183    281,627    1,991,154 
Ceded claims, Note 9(b)   (138,573)   (131,444)   (13,024)   (283,041)
Net insurance claims   1,244,771    194,739    268,603    1,708,113 
                     
   2019 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Gross claims, Note 16(b)   1,001,671    524,142    326,980    1,852,793 
Ceded claims, Note 9(b)   (100,432)   (208,761)   (12,182)   (321,375)
Net insurance claims   901,239    315,381    314,798    1,531,418 
                     
   2018 
  

Life

insurance

  

General

insurance

  

Health

insurance

   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Gross claims   737,982    535,003    307,182    1,580,167 
Ceded claims, Note 9(b)   (101,115)   (257,072)   (9,782)   (367,969)
Net insurance claims   636,867    277,931    297,400    1,212,198 

 

As of December 31, 2020 the net insurances claims for general insurance had a reduction mainly because of confinement dictated by the Government in the previous months of the year of 2020, see Note 2(b). Among the most affected branches are vehicle insurance, Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance (“SOAT” by its acronym in Spanish) and personal accidents. Likewise, the increase in net insurances claims for Life Insurances was mainly due to the impact of COVID-19.

 

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27SALARIES AND EMPLOYEES BENEFITS

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Salaries   1,959,399    1,816,939    1,738,913 
Vacations, medical assistance and others   286,129    360,334    336,609 
Bonuses   271,712    264,171    248,704 
Social security   209,782    200,935    184,489 
Additional participation   165,859    243,787    233,146 
Workers’ profit sharing   164,716    252,850    228,786 
Severance indemnities   151,725    151,945    142,363 
Share-based payment plans   103,632    120,062    106,865 
Total   3,312,954    3,411,023    3,219,875 

 

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28ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Repair and maintenance   417,286    328,875    301,893 
Publicity   348,987    380,147    336,203 
Taxes and contributions   266,704    291,621    244,400 
Consulting and professional fees   214,012    261,144    223,239 
Transport and communications   159,556    168,237    176,623 
IBM services expenses   146,874    106,102    140,909 
Comissions by agents   85,852    84,641    66,775 
Lease (*)   74,016    71,581    226,388 
Sundry supplies   67,537    74,550    55,176 
Security and protection   64,439    66,424    68,691 
Electricity and water   51,649    54,952    54,669 
Subscriptions and quotes   49,212    44,523    41,150 
Insurance   46,047    30,873    24,674 
Electronic processing   36,920    28,217    24,928 
Cleaning   22,900    21,445    21,903 
Audit Services   7,256    6,245    7,165 
Services by third-party and others (**)   326,861    341,540    303,043 
Total   2,386,108    2,361,117    2,317,829 

 

(*)During the year of 2020 and 2019, the amount corresponds principally to short-term leases and of low value and variable rent, which are recognized in the consolidated statement of income according to the provisions of IFRS 16 “Leases” (During the year 2018, amounts corresponded to all leases recognized in accordance with IAS 17 “Leases”).

 

(**)The balance is mainly made up of outsourcing, digitization and archiving services, appraisal, representation among other concepts.

 

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29OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES

 

This item consists of the following:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
    S/(000)    S/(000)    S/(000) 
Other income               
Rental income   37,882    37,847    35,941 
Revenue from sale of loan portfolio (i)   28,728    75,800    26,616 

Net income from the sale of property, furniture and equipment

   8,523    16,869    54,952 
Income from resolution of IFRS 16 contracts   8,273         

Recoveries of other accounts receivable and other assets

   1,137    13,796    79 
Net gain from sale of adjudicated assets   728         
Net income from the sale of investment properties       23,629    12,541 
Others (ii)   201,710    176,288    143,753 
Total other income   286,981    344,229    273,882 
                
   2020   2019   2018 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Other expenses               
Provision for sundry risks, Note 13(f)   140,897    27,272    42,236 
Donations (iii)   128,884    10,378    10,550 
Various operating expenses (iv)   106,776         
Losses due to operational risk   54,818    29,878    46,528 
Association in participation   52,020    22,636    14,526 
Provision for other accounts receivable   51,517    8,059    7,174 

Intangible losses due to withdrawals and dismissed projects

   40,342    22,492     

Expenses on improvements in building for rent

   25,773    30,721    36,551 
Administrative and tax penalties   3,029    2,659    4,301 
Net loss from sale of adjudicated assets       9,617    3,411 
Loss on sale of investment properties   1,328         
Others (v)   152,684    104,757    74,670 
Total other expenses   758,068    268,469    239,947 

 

(i)Income from portfolio sale is mainly explained by the sale of the judicial portfolio in the form of transfer of rights to Deutsche Bank AG/SPVI S.A. for S/25.9 million and sale of a written-off portfolio to Conecta CNS S.A for S/1.9 million and JS Ornamental Peruvian Fish EIRL for S/0.6 million, among other minor ones. (Income from portfolio sale is mainly explained by the sale of judicial portfolio for S/19.2 million with GS Perú Loans Holdings LTD and S/3.8 million with Administradora del Comercio SA and written off portfolio for S/27.7 million with System Cobro Perú SAC , Four Capital SAC for S/10.0 million, Empresa de Recaudación SAC for S/4.8 million, among other minor ones, as of December 31, 2019).

 

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(ii)The balance is mainly made up of income due to penalties for breach of contract, commissions for recovery in civil and judicial processes of personal credit products and credit cards; also collection of commissions for relocation, vehicle taxes, property, fines and infractions to customers of the Leasing product.

 

(iii)As of December 31, 2020, the Group has made donations mainly through its subsidiaries BCP and MiBanco, a donation of S / 100.0 million was the fundraising campaign called “#YoMeSumo” by BCP and S/ 10.0 million a donation from MiBanco, in both cases, to raise funds for the poorest families affected by COVID19.

 

(iv)It corresponds to the expenses incurred by the health emergency such as safety equipment, mobility vouchers, medical expenses, food, rapid tests, temperature measurement, among others.

 

(v)The increase corresponds mainly to expenses for write-offs of unrecovered accounts receivable related to tax works, expenses for closing agencies, litigation and customer claims, among other minor expenses.

 

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30EARNING PER SHARE

 

The net earnings per ordinary share were determined based on the net income attributable to equity holders of the Group as follows:

 

   2020   2019   2018 
Net income attributable to equity holders of Credicorp (in thousands of Soles)    346,894    4,265,304    3,983,865 
                
Number of stock               
Ordinary stock, note 18(a)   94,382,317    94,382,317    94,382,317 
Less – opening balance of treasury stock   (14,872,164)   (14,883,274)   (14,902,008)
Acquisition of treasury stock, net   (99,716)   (9,737)   (3,015)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings    79,410,437    79,489,306    79,477,294 
Plus - dilution effect - stock awards   212,438    194,213    209,128 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution   79,622,875    79,683,519    79,686,422 
                
Basic earnings per share (in Soles)   4.37    53.66    50.13 
Diluted earnings per share (in Soles)   4.36    53.53    49.99 

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31OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

In the Credicorp Board of Directors organized the Group’s subsidiaries according to the types of financial services provided and the sectors on which they are focused; with the objective of optimizing the management thereof. Next, we present the Group´s business lines:

 

a)Universal Banking –

 

Includes the operations related to the granting of various credits and financial instruments to individuals and legal entities, from the segments of wholesale and retail banking, such as the obtaining of funds from the public through deposits and current accounts, obtaining of funding by means of initial public offerings and direct indebtedness with other financial institutions. This business line incorporates the results and balances of the Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) and Banco de Crédito de Bolivia (BCB).

 

b)Insurance and Pensions –

 

-Insurance: includes, mainly, the issue of insurance policies to cover losses in commercial property, transport, marine vessels, automobiles, life, health and pensions, operations carried out through Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros.

 

-Pensions: provides Management Service of private pension funds to the affiliates, operation carried out from Prima AFP.

 

c)Microfinance –

 

Includes the management of loans, credits, deposits and current accounts of the small and microenterprises: carried out through Mibanco, Banco de la Microempresa S.A. and Mibanco – Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A.

 

d)Investment Banking and Wealth Management –

 

Brokerage service and investment management services offered to a broad and diverse clientele, which includes corporations, institutional investors, governments and foundations; also, the structuring and placement of issues in the primary market, as well as the execution and negotiation of transactions in the secondary market. Additionally, it structures securitization processes for corporate customers and manages mutual funds.

 

All of these services are provided through Credicorp Capital Ltd. and subsidiaries; Atlantic Security Bank (ASB) and the Wealth Management team of BCP.

 

Management of these business lines is designed to:

 

-Promote the joint action of our businesses in order to take advantage of the synergies which resulting from the diversification of our portfolio.

 

-Strengthening our leadership in the financial sector through our growth in new businesses, and the establishment of an investment banking platform available not only to the corporate world, but also to the retail segment, especially to the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Consumer sectors.

 

-Improve the ongoing search to bring to adapt our business models, processes and procedures into line with best practices worldwide.

 

The operating results of the Group’s new business lines are monitored separately by the Board of Directors and Senior Management on a monthly basis, in order to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources and the evaluation of the performance of each one of the segments. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) of Credicorp is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The performance of the segments is evaluated based on the operating profits or losses, and is measured consistently with the operating profits and losses presented in the consolidated statement of income.

 

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Financial information by segment is prepared subject to the minimum controls necessary and on a uniform basis, with coherent grouping according to the type of activity and customer. The transfer prices used for determining income and expenses generated among the operating segments are similar to the prices that would be applicable to transactions carried out at arm’s length.

 

None of the income derives from transactions carried out with a single customer or counterparty which is equal to or greater than 10 per cent or more of the total income of the Group at December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

 

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(i)The following table presents information recorded in the results and for certain items of the assets corresponding to the Group’s reportable segments (in millions of soles) as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

 

   Income (*)                            
2020  External  From other segments (**)  Net interest,
similar
income and expenses
  Other
income,
net (***)
 

Provision for

credit losses

on loan portfolio

 

Depreciation

and amortization

  Income tax  Net profit  Additions of fixed asset, intangibles and goodwill  Total assets  Total
liabilities
 
Universal Banking                                             
Banco de Crédito del Perú   10,775   412   6,092   2,795   (4,637)  (428)  (51)  619   464   180,766   164,632 
Banco de Crédito de Bolivia   773   7   330   103   (252)  (23)  139   (74)  16   12,472   11,781 
Insurance and Pension funds                                             
Pacífico Seguros y subsidiarias   3,211   57   526   602      (59)  (2)  195   49   16,025   13,039 
Prima AFP   389   2   (8)  388      (21)  (67)  148   7   1,108   408 
Microfinance                                             
Mibanco   1,972      1,550   24   (1,118)  (86)  142   (379)  51   15,649   13,540 
Mibanco Colombia (****)   238      165   28   (75)  (14)  19   (51)  13   1,208   993 
Investment Banking and Wealth Management   1,102   31   70   920      (35)  (34)  (78)  29   11,715   9,995 
Other segments   (78)  16   431   (96)  2   (4)  (36)  (46)  4   3,484   2,531 
Eliminations         (585)                    (5,021)  (4,958)
Total consolidated   18,382   525   8,571   4,764   (6,080)  (670)  110   334   633   237,406   211,961 
                                              
   Income (*)                                     
2019  External  From other segments (**)  Net interest,
similar
income and expenses
  Other
income,
net (***)
 

Provision for

credit losses

on loan portfolio

 

Depreciation

and amortization

  Income tax  Net profit  Additions of fixed asset, intangibles and goodwill  Total assets  Total
liabilities
 
Universal Banking                                             
Banco de Crédito del Perú   11,750   345   6,245   3,632   (1,558)  (413)  (1,160)  3,239   349   139,832   123,040 
Banco de Crédito de Bolivia   736   4   329   117   (61)  (19)  (43)  79   16   10,481   9,744 
Insurance and Pension funds                                             
Pacífico Seguros y subsidiarias   3,224   23   493   346      (58)  (6)  381   45   13,785   10,964 
Prima AFP   457   3   (1)  457      (20)  (85)  197   8   909   211 
Microfinance                                             
Mibanco   2,408   126   1,901   62   (472)  (87)  (168)  401   60   13,576   11,489 
Mibanco Colombia (****)   18      13   2   (2)  (1)  1   (2)  1   1,028   888 
Edyficar S.A.S. (****)   50      43   2   (6)  (1)  (3)  5   1   141   80 
Investment Banking and Wealth Management   968   6   69   885      (22)  (16)  230   236   9,423   7,950 
Other segments   63   100   443   561   (1)  (3)  (143)  (178)  87   2,998   992 
Eliminations         (443)  (669)                 (4,314)  (4,245)
Total consolidated   19,674   607   9,092   5,395   (2,100)  (624)  (1,623)  4,352   803   187,859   161,113 

 

(*)Corresponds to total interest and similar income, other income (includes income and expenses on commissions) and net earned premiums from insurance activities.

(**)Corresponds to income derived from transactions with other segments, which were eliminated in the consolidated statement of income.

(***)Corresponds to other income (include income and expenses for commissions) and insurance underwriting result.

(****)Banco Compartir S.A. and Edyficar S.A.S merged in October 2020 to form Mibanco Colombia. See more detail in note 2 (a).

 

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   Income (*)                            
2018  External  From other
segments (**)
  Net interest,
similar
income and
expenses
  Other
income,
net (***)
 

Provision for

credit losses

on loan portfolio

 

Depreciation

and amortization

  Income tax  Net profit  Additions of fixed asset, intangibles and goodwill  Total assets  Total
liabilities
 
Universal Banking                                             
Banco de Crédito del Perú   10,757   381   5,616   3,275   (1,265)  (277)  (1,137)  2,927   397   132,880   117,803 
Banco de Crédito de Bolivia   686   4   309   124   (55)  (12)  (45)  78   45   9,957   9,266 
Insurance and Pension funds                                             
Pacífico Seguros y subsidiarias   2,700   21   446   667      (51)  (4)  353   85   12,224   9,591 
Prima AFP   371   2      371      (18)  (58)  140   9   875   241 
Microfinance                                             
Mibanco   2,468   88   1,956   156   (491)  (49)  (193)  462   50   13,220   11,322 
Edyficar S.A.S. (****)   44      40   1   (4)     (4)  5      119   62 
Investment Banking and Wealth Management   886   (14)  98   634      (21)  (29)  146   8   9,665   8,190 
Other segments   83   97   33   106      (1)  (51)  (40)  7   2,862   950 
Eliminations         (9)  (454)                 (4,539)  (4,428)
Total consolidated   17,995   579   8,489   4,880   (1,815)  (429)  (1,521)  4,071   601   177,263   152,997 

 

(*)Corresponds to total interest and similar income, other income (includes income and expenses on commissions) and net earned premiums from insurance activities.

(**)Corresponds to income derived from transactions with other segments, which were eliminated in the consolidated statement of income.

(***)Corresponds to other income (include income and expenses for commissions) and insurance underwriting result.

(****)Banco Compartir S.A. and Edyficar S.A.S merged in October 2020 to form Mibanco Colombia. See more detail in note 2 (a).

 

(ii)The following table presents (in millions of soles) the distribution of the total revenue, operating revenue and non-current assets of the Group; all assigned based on the location of the clients and assets, respectively, at December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

 

   2020  2019  2018 
  

Total

income (*)

 

Operating

income (**)

 

Total non

current

assets (***)

 

Total

liabilities

 

Total

income (*)

 

Operating

income (**)

 

Total non

current

assets (***)

 

Total

liabilities

 

Total

income (*)

 

Operating

income (**)

 

Total non

current

assets (***)

 

Total

liabilities

 
Peru   16,452   8,413   3,825   187,291   17,990   9,105   3,925   142,161   16,472   8,474   3,145   135,422 
Bermuda   (14)  (22)  134   1,930   13   10   117   266   13   14   88   169 
Panama   18         491               2          
Cayman Islands   340   39   32   6,913   354   88   20   5,008   285   134   3   5,465 
Bolivia   853   357   101   11,870   809   368   93   9,815   750   344   78   9,317 
Colombia   566   144   451   2,607   356   21   432   2,769   314   (2)  138   1,823 
United States of America   33      3   6   10   (1)  3   6   6         2 
Chile   134   (2)  171   853   142   (2)  209   1,088   153   (6)  84   799 
Total consolidado   18,382   8,929   4,717   211,961   19,674   9,589   4,799   161,113   17,995   8,958   3,536   152,997 

 

(*)Including total interest and similar income, other income and net premiums earned from insurance activities.

(**)Operating income includes the income from interest and similar expenses from banking activities and insurance underwriting result.

(***)Non-current assets consist of property, furniture and equipment (fixed assets), intangible assets and goodwill and right-for-use assets, net.

 

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32TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

a)The Group’s consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2020 and 2019 include transactions with related companies, the Board of Directors, the Group’s key executives (defined as the Management of Credicorp) and the companies which are controlled by these individuals through their majority shareholding or their role as Chairman or CEO.

 

b)The following table presents the main transactions with related parties as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Statement of financial position -          
Direct loans   1,909,516    1,657,206 
Investments (*)   1,165,661    935,286 
Deposits (**)   (1,582,412)   (751,990)
Derivatives at fair value   4,408    4,984 

 

(*)The balance includes mainly S/167.1 million of shares and S/200.3 million of bonds issued by Alicorp S.A.A., S/153.0 million of bonds issued by Cementos Pacasmayo S.A., and S/280.8 million of shares of Inversiones Centenario. The increase in the balance corresponds mainly to the acquisition of corporate bonds issued by Alicorp S.A.

 

(**)It corresponds to deposits of legal and natural persons. The increase corresponds mainly to higher deposits from related companies Inversiones Piuranas, Inversiones Centenario and Cementos Pacasmayo among other variations.

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Statement of income          
Interest income related to loans   57,373    28,477 
Interest expenses related to deposits   (17,212)   (10,377)
Other income   24,411    9,698 
           
Off-balance sheet          
Indirect loans   431,089    373,865 

 

The increase of the direct loans and accrued interest on loans is mainly due to loan Effective Credits awarded made between May and December 2020. Likewise, the increase in deposits and interest expenses increased in the same proportion as a result of the entities maintaining the loans received as demand deposits.

 

c)All transactions with related parties are made in accordance with normal market conditions available to other customers. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, direct loans to related companies are secured by collateral, had maturities between January 2021 an March 2036, at an annual soles average interest rate of 5.33 percent and at an annual foreign currency average interest rate of 4.45 percent (as of December 31, 2019, maturities where between January 2020 and December 2028, and the annual soles average interest rate was 6.21 percent and the annual foreign currency average interest rate was 5.70 percent). Also, as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Group maintains an allowance for loan losses for related parties amounting to S/9.1 million and S/12.6 million, respectively.

 

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d)At December 31, 2020 and 2019, directors, officers and employees of the Group have been involved, directly and indirectly, in credit transactions with certain subsidiaries of the Group, as permitted by Peruvian Banking and Insurance Law Nº26702, which regulates and limits certain transactions with employees, directors and officers of a bank or an insurance company. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, direct loans to employees, directors, key management and family members amounted to S/1,062.1 million and S/1,003.2 million, respectively; they are repaid monthly and earn interest at market rates.

 

e)The Group’s key executives’ compensation (including the related income taxes assumed by the Group) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 was as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Director’s compensation   6,106    6,766 
Senior Management Compensation:          
Remuneration   32,396    32,218 
Stock awards vested   22,756    27,157 
Total   61,258    66,141 

 

f)At December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Group holds interests in various funds managed by certain of the Group’s subsidiaries. The details of the funds are presented below:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
At fair value through profit or loss:          
Mutual funds, investment funds and hedge funds          
U.S. Dollars (*)   427,012    38,149 
Bolivianos   138,887    126,722 
Soles   553,947    59,934 
Colombian pesos   67,284    17,475 
Chilean pesos   1,522    6,765 
Total   1,188,652    249,045 
           
Restricted mutual funds, Note 6(a)(iv)   436,881    460,086 

 

(*)The increase in the balance corresponds mainly to the purchase of new participations in mutual funds. See Note 6(a)(iii).

 

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33FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CLASSIFICATION

 

The table below shows the carrying amounts of the financial assets and liabilities captions in the consolidated statement of financial position, by categories as defined under IFRS 9 as of December 31,2020 and 2019:

 

  2020   2019
 

Financial assets and

liabilities at fair

value through profit or loss

  Financial assets at fair value
through other comprehensive
income
         

Financial assets and

liabilities at fair

value through profit or loss

  Financial assets at fair value
through other comprehensive
income
      Total  
  Investments
and hedges
  Investments
designated at
inception
  Investments   Investments
designated at
inception
  Financial
assets and liabilities measured at
amortized cost
  Total   Investments
and hedges
  Investments
designated at
inception
  Investments   Investments
designated at
inception
  Financial
assets and liabilities measured at
amortized cost
   
  S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Assets                                                
                                                 
Cash and due from banks         36,752,994   36,752,994           25,986,762   25,986,762  

Guarantee funds, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings

        2,394,302   2,394,302           4,288,524   4,288,524  
At fair value through profit or loss 6,467,471           6,467,471   3,850,762           3,850,762  

Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income, Note 6(b)

    43,241,339   502,550     43,743,889       25,623,934   578,789     26,202,723  
Amortized cost investments         4,962,382   4,962,382           3,477,046   3,477,046  
Loans, net         127,761,125   127,761,125           110,485,717   110,485,717  

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

  823,270         823,270     620,544         620,544  
Premiums and other policies receivable         937,223   937,223           838,731   838,731  

Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers

        919,419   919,419           791,704   791,704  
Due from customers on acceptances         455,343   455,343           535,222   535,222  
Other assets, Note 13(a) 1,214,497         1,823,556   3,038,053   1,092,107         1,700,861   2,792,968  
  7,681,968   823,270   43,241,339   502,550   176,006,344   228,255,471   4,942,869   620,544   25,623,934   578,789   148,104,567   179,870,703  
                                                 
Liabilities                                                
                                                 
Deposits and obligations         142,365,502   142,365,502           112,005,385   112,005,385  

Payables from repurchase agreements

and securities lending

        27,923,617   27,923,617           7,678,016   7,678,016  
Due to banks and correspondents         5,978,257   5,978,257           8,841,732   8,841,732  
Bankers’ acceptances outstanding         455,343   455,343           535,222   535,222  

Accounts payable to reinsurers and coinsurers

        338,446   338,446           216,734   216,734  
Lease liabilities         750,578   750,578           847,504   847,504  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

561,602           561,602   493,700           493,700  
Bonds and notes issued         16,319,407   16,319,407           14,946,363   14,946,363  
Other liabilities, Note 13(a) 1,205,213         3,273,754   4,478,967   1,040,282         3,206,544   4,246,826  
  1,766,815         197,404,904   199,171,719   1,533,982         148,277,500   149,811,482  
                                                 

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34FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

The Group’s activities involve principally the use of financial instruments, including derivatives. It also accepts deposits from customers at both fixed and floating rates, for various periods, and invests these funds in high-quality assets. Additionally, it places these deposits at fixed and variable rates with legal entities and individuals, considering the finance costs and expected profitability.

 

The Group also trades in financial instruments where it takes positions in traded and over-the-counter instruments, derivatives included, to take advantage of short term market movements on securities, bonds, currencies and interest rates.

 

Given the Group’s activities, it has a framework for risk appetite, a corner stone of the management. The risk management processes involve continuous identification, measurement, treatment and monitoring. The Group is exposed, principally, to operating risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, strategic risk and insurance technical risk. Finally, it reports on a consolidated basis the risks to which the Group is exposed.

 

a)Risk management structure -

 

The Board of Directors of the Group and of each subsidiary are ultimately responsible for identifying and controlling risks; however, there are separate independent instances in the major subsidiaries responsible for managing and monitoring risks, as further explained below:

 

(i)Group’s Board of Directors -

 

Credicorp Board of Directors –

 

The Credicorp Board of Directors is responsible for the overall approach to risk management of Credicorp Ltd., including the approval of its appetite for risk.

 

Likewise; take knowledge of the level of compliance of the appetite and the level of risk exposure, as well as the relevant improvements in the integral risk management of Grupo Crédito and Subsidiaries of Credicorp (Group).

 

Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors –

 

Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors is responsible for the general approach to risk management of the Group’s subsidiaries and the approval of the risk appetite levels that it is willing to assume. Furthermore, it approves the guidelines and policies for Integral Risk Management, promotes an organizational culture that emphasizes the importance of risk management, oversees the internal control system and ensures the adequate performance of the Group’s regulatory compliance function.

 

Group Company Boards -

 

The Board of each company of the Group is responsible for aligning the risk management established by the Board of Grupo Crédito with the context of each one of them. For that, it establishes a framework for risk appetite, policies and guidelines.

 

(ii)Credicorp Risk Committee -

 

Represents the Credicorp Board of Directors, proposes the levels of risk appetite for Credicorp Ltd. Also, it is aware of the level of compliance of the risk appetite and the level of exposure assumed by Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries and the relevant improvements in integral management of risks of said entities.

 

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The Committee will be made up of no less than three directors of Credicorp, at least one of which must be independent. Additionally, the Board of Directors may incorporate as a member one or more directors of Credicorp subsidiaries. Likewise, the coordinator of the Committee will be the Credicorp Risk Manager, with the Internal Audit Manager as an observer member (without voice or vote). Finally, the following officials will attend the sessions as guests, according to the agenda of topics to be discussed and at the invitation of the Coordinator: General Manager, Finance Manager, Manager of the Risk Management Division of BCP, and all those people who criteria assist with the development of the session.

 

(iii)Grupo Crédito Risk Committee -

 

Represents the Board of Grupo Crédito in risk management decision-making. Furthermore, proposes to Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors the levels of risk appetite. This Committee defines the strategies used for the adequate management of the different types of risks and the supervision of risk appetite. In addition to it, they establishing principles, policies and general limits.

 

The Risk Committee is presided by no less than three Board member of Grupo Crédito, at least one of which must be independent. Additionally, the Board of Directors may incorporate as a member one or more directors of the Group. Likewise, the coordinator of the Committee will be the Grupo Crédito Risk Manager, with the Internal Audit Manager as an observer member (without voice or vote). Finally, the following officials will attend the sessions as guests, according to the agenda of topics to be discussed and at the invitation of the Coordinator: General Manager, Finance Manager, Manager of the Risk Management Division of BCP, and all those people who criteria assist with the development of the session.

 

In addition to effectively managing all the risks, the Grupo Crédito Risk Committee is supported by the following committees which report periodically on all relevant changes or issues relating to the risks being managed:

 

Corporate credit Risk Committees (retail and non-retail)-

 

The Corporate credit Risk Committees (retail and non-retail) are responsible for reviewing the tolerance level of the credit risk appetite, the limits of exposure and the actions for the implementation of corrective measures, in case there are deviations. In addition, they propose credit risk management norms and policies within the framework of governance and the organization for the integral management of credit risk. Furthermore, they propose the approval of any changes to the functions described above and important findings to the Grupo Crédito Risk Committee.

 

Corporate Treasury and ALM (Asset Liability Management) Risk Committee -

 

The corporate Treasury and ALM Risk Committee are responsible for analyzing and proposing the corporate objectives, guidelines and policies for Treasury Risk Management and ALM of all the companies of the Group. As well as, monitoring the indicators and limits of the Group market risk appetite and each of the companies of the Group. Further, they are responsible of be aware of the actions for the implementation of the corrective measures if there are deviations from appetite levels and risk tolerance assumed by the companies of Group. Furthermore, they are responsible for proposing the approval of any changes in the functions described above and for reporting any finding to the Grupo Crédito Risk Committee.

 

Corporate Model Risk Committee –

 

The Corporate Model Risk Committee is responsible for analyzing and proposing the actions corrections in case there are deviations with respect to the degrees of exposure assumed in the Appetite for Model Risk. Likewise, it proposes the creation and/or modification of the government for model risk management, monitoring compliance with the same. The Model Risk Committee monitors the Group’s data and analytical strategy and the health status of the model portfolio. They are also responsible to inform the Committee of Grupo Crédito Risks on exposures, related to model risk, which involve variations in the risk profile.

 

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Corporate Operational Risk Methodology Committee -

 

The Corporate Methodological Committee of Operational Risk has as main responsibilities to review the main indicators of Operational Risk of the companies of the Group, as well as the progress of the methodologies deployed for Operational Risk and Business Continuity. Likewise, share best practices regarding the main challenges faced by Group companies.

 

(iv)Central Risk Management of Credicorp -

 

The Central Risk Management of Credicorp informs the Credicorp Risk Committee of the level of compliance of the risk appetite and the level of exposure assumed by Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries. Likewise, it reports the relevant improvements in the integral risk management of Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries. In addition, it proposes to the Credicorp Risk Committee the risk appetite levels for Credicorp Ltd.

 

(v)Central Risk Management of Grupo Crédito -

 

The Central Risk Management is responsible for the implementation of policies, procedures, methodologies and the actions to be taken to identify, measure, monitor, mitigate, report and control the different types of risks to which the Group is exposed. In addition, it is responsible for participating in the design and definition of the strategic plans of the business units to ensure that they are aligned within the risk parameters approved by the Grupo Crédito Board of Directors. Likewise, it disseminates the importance of adequate risk management, specifying in each of the units, the role that corresponds to them in the timely identification and definition of the corresponding actions.

 

The units of the Central Risk Management that manage risk at the corporate level are the following:

 

Credit Division -

 

The Credit Division proposes credit policies and evaluation criteria and credit risk management that the Group assumes with segment customers wholesaler. Evaluate and authorize loan proposals until their autonomy and propose their approval to the higher instances for those that exceed it. These guidelines are established on the basis of the policies set by the Grupo Crédito Board, respecting the laws and regulations in force. In addition, it assesses the evolution of the risk of wholesale clients and identifies problematic situations, taking actions to mitigate or resolve them.

 

Risk Management Division -

 

The Risk Management Division is responsible for ensuring that risk management directives and policies comply with the established by the Board of Directors. In addition, it is responsible for supervising the process of risk management and for coordinating with the companies of Credicorp involved in the whole process, promoting homogeneous risk management and aligned with the best practices. It also has the task of informing Board of Directors regarding: global exposure and by type of risk, as well as the specific exposure of each Group company.

 

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Retail Banking Risk Division -

 

The Retail Banking Risk Division is responsible for managing the risk profile of the retail portfolio and developing credit policies that are in accordance with the guidelines and risk levels established by Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors. Likewise, it participates in the definition of products and campaigns aligned to these policies, as well as in the design, optimization and integration of credit evaluation tools and income estimation for credit management.

 

Non-financial Risks Division -

 

The Non-financial Risks Division is responsible for defining a non-financial risks strategy aligned with the objectives and risk appetite set by the Board of Grupo Crédito. This strategy seeks to strengthen the management process, generate synergies, optimize resources and achieve better results among the units responsible for managing non-financial risks in the Group. Additionally, in order to achieve the objectives defined in the non-financial risks strategy, the Division is responsible for promoting risk culture, developing talent, defining indicators and generating and following-up strategic projects and initiatives.

 

The Non-Financial Risks Division is made up of the following areas: Cybersecurity Area Management, Corporate Security Area Management, Operational Risk Management Area Management, and the Digital Risk Project Management Office.

 

(vi)Internal Audit Division and Compliance Division -

 

The Audit Division is in charge of monitoring on an ongoing basis the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management function in the Group, verifying compliance with regulations, policies, objectives and guidelines set by the Board of Directors. On the other hand, it evaluates sufficiency and integration level of Group’s information and database systems. Finally, it ensures that independence is maintained between the functions of the risk management and business units, for each of the Group’s companies.

 

The Corporate Compliance and Ethics Division reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible of providing corporate policies for ensure that Group companies specifically comply with regulations that specified them, and the guidelines established in the Code of Ethics.

 

b)Risk measurement and reporting systems -

 

The risk is measured according to models and methodologies developed for the management of each type of risk. Risk reports that allow to monitor at the level added and detailed the different types of risks of each company which is exposed. The system provides the facility to meet the appetite review needs by risk requested by the committees and areas described above; as well as comply with regulatory requirements.

 

c)Risk mitigation -

 

Depending on the type of risk, mitigating instruments are used to reduce its exposure, such as guarantees, derivatives, controls and insurance, among others. Furthermore, it has policies linked to risk appetite and established procedures for each type of risk.

 

The Group actively uses guarantees to reduce its credit risks.

 

d)Risk appetite -

 

Based on corporate risk management, Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors approves the risk appetite framework to define the maximum level of risk that the organization is willing to take as seeks its strategic and financial objectives, maintaining a corporate vision in individual decisions of each entity. This Risk Appetite framework is based on “core” and specific metrics:

 

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Core metrics are intended to preserve the organization’s strategic pillars, defined as solvency, liquidity, profit and growth, income stability and balance sheet structure.

 

Specific metrics objectives are intended to monitor on a qualitative and quantitative basis the various risks, to which the Group is exposed, as well as defining a tolerance threshold of each of those risks, so the risk profile set by the Board is preserved and any risk focus is anticipated on a more granular basis.

 

Risk appetite is instrumented through the following elements:

 

-Risk appetite statement: Establishes explicit general principles and the qualitative declarations which complement the risk strategy.

 

-Metrics scorecards: These are used to define the levels of risk exposure in the different strategic pillars.

 

-Limits: Allows control over the risk-taking process within the tolerance threshold established by the Board. They also provide accountability for the risk-taking process and define guidelines regarding the target risk profile.

 

-Government scheme: Seeks to guarantee compliance of the framework through different roles and responsibilities assigned to the units involved.

 

The appetite is integrated into the processes of strategic and capital guidelines, as well as in the definition of the annual budget, facilitating the strategic decision making of the organization.

 

e)Risk concentration -

 

Concentrations arise when a reduced and representative number of all of the counterparties of the Group are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic and political conditions among others.

 

In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the policies and procedures include specific guidelines and limits to guarantee a diversified portfolio.

 

34.1Credit risk -

 

a)The Group takes on exposure to credit risk, which is the probability of suffering losses caused by debtors or counterparties failing to comply with payment obligations in on or off the balance sheet exposures.

 

Credit risk is the most important risk for the Group’s business; therefore, Management carefully manages its exposure to credit risk. Credit exposures arise principally from lending activities that lead to direct loans; they also result from investment activities. There is also credit risk in off-balance sheet financial instruments, such as contingent credits (indirect loans), which expose Credicorp to risks similar to direct loans. Likewise, credit risk arises from derivative financial instruments that present showing positive fair values. Finally, all exposure to credit risk (direct or indirect) is mitigated by the control processes and policies.

 

As part of managing this type of risk, provisions for impairment of its portfolio are assigned as of the date of the statement of financial position.

 

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Credit risk levels are defined based on risk exposure limits, which are frequently monitored. Said limits are established in relation to one borrower or group of borrowers, geographical and industry segments. Furthermore, the risk limits by product, industry sector and by geographical segment are approved by the Risk Committee of Credicorp.

 

Exposure to credit risk is managed through regular analysis of the ability of debtors and potential debtors to meet interest and principal repayment obligations and by changing the credit limits when it is appropriate. Other specific control measures are outlined below:

 

(i)Collateral -

 

The Group employs a range of policies and practices to mitigate credit risk. The most traditional of these is collateralization which is common practice. The Group implements guidelines on the acceptability of specific classes of collateral or credit risk mitigation. The main types of collateral obtained are as follows:

 

-For loans and advances, collateral includes, among others, mortgages on residential properties; liens on business assets such as plants, inventory and accounts receivable; and liens on financial instruments such as debt securities and equity securities.

 

-Long-term loans and financing to corporate entities are generally guaranteed. Loans to micro business generally have no collateral. In order to minimize credit loss, the Group will seek additional collateral from the counterparty as soon as impairment indicators arise.

 

-For repurchase agreements and securities lending, collateral consists of fixed income instruments, cash and loans.

 

Collateral held as security for financial assets other than loans is determined by the nature of the instrument. Debt securities, treasury and other eligible bills are generally unsecured, with the exception of assets backed securities and similar instruments, which are secured by portfolios of financial instruments.

 

Management monitors the market value of collateral, requests additional collateral in accordance with the underlying agreement, and monitors the market value of collateral obtained during its review of the adequacy of the allowance for impairment losses. As part of the Group’s policies, the recovered goods are sold in seniority order. The proceeds of the sale are used to reduce or amortize the outstanding credit. In general, the Group does not use recovered assets for its operational purposes.

 

(ii)Derivatives -

 

The amount subject to credit risk is limited to the current and potential fair value of instruments that are favorable to the Group (fair value is positive). In the case of derivatives this is only a small fraction of the contract, or notional values used to express the volume of instruments outstanding. This credit risk exposure is managed as a portion of the total credit limits with customers, together with potential exposures from market movements. Collateral or other security is not usually obtained for this type of risk exposure.

 

(iii)Credit-related commitments -

 

The primary purpose of these instruments is to ensure that funds are available to a customer as required. Guarantees and letters of credit have the same credit risk as direct loans. Documentary and commercial letters of credit - which are written undertakings by the Group on behalf of a customer authorizing a third party to draw drafts on the Group up to a stipulated amount under specific terms and conditions - are collateralized by the underlying shipments of goods to which they relate and therefore have less risk than a direct loan. The Group has no mandatory commitments to extend credit.

 

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b)The maximum exposure to credit risk as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, before the effect of mitigation through any collateral, is the carrying amount of each class of financial assets indicated in Notes 34.10(a), 34.10(b) and the contingent credits detailed in Note 21(a).

 

Management is confident of its ability to continue controlling and maintaining minimal credit risk exposure within the Group, considering both its loan and securities portfolio.

 

c)Credit risk management for loans -

 

The management of credit risk is mainly based on rating and scoring of the internal models of each company of the Group. In Credicorp, a quantitative and qualitative analysis is made of each client, with regard to his financial position, his credit behavior in the System and the market in which it operates; which is carried out continuously, so as to assemble the risk profile of each operation and client with a credit position in the Group.

 

In the Group, a loan is internally classified as past due, depending on three aspects: the number of days in arrears based on the contractually agreed due date, the subsidiary and the type of credit. In that sense:

 

Banco de Crédito del Perú, Mibanco, Solución Empresa Administradora Hipotecaria S.A., and Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A. consider a loan past due:

 

-For corporate enterprises, large and medium companies after 15 days in arrears.
-For small and micro-business after 30 days past due.
-For overdrafts, after 30 days past due.
-For consumer, mortgage and lease operation products, quotas are considered past due internally when they are between 30 and 90 days in arrears; after 90 days, the pending loan balance is considered past due.

 

Atlantic Security Bank considers a credit past due when its payment schedule of capital and/or interest exceed 30 days in arrears.

 

Banco de Crédito de Bolivia and Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia S.A. consider a credit as an internal past due with effect from day 30 in arrears.

 

Estimate of the expected loss -

 

The measurement of the credit loss is based on the product of the following parameters: (i) probability of default (PD) (ii) loss given default (LGD), and (iii) Exposure at default (EAD); discounted at the reporting period, using the effective interest rate. The definition of the parameters is presented below:

 

Probability of Default (PD): this is a measurement of credit rating given internally to a customer, designed to estimate their probability of default within a specific horizon. The process of obtaining the PD is carried out through scoring and rating tools.

 

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The Group considers that a financial instrument is in default if it meets the following conditions depending on the type of asset:

 

-Consumer Products, Credit Card and SME: If the costumer, at some point, presents arrears equal to or greater than 60 days and/or has operations that are refinanced, restructured, in pre-judicial, judicial proceedings or written off.

 

-Mortgage Product: If the customer, at some point, presents arrears equal to or greater 120 days and/or has operations that are refinanced, restructured, in pre-judicial, judicial proceedings or written off.

 

-Commercial Banking: Those customers that are in the Special Accounts portfolio or have risk classification as deficient, doubtful or lost, or have refinanced, judicial or written off operations. Also, a customer can be considered as Default in case of signs of significant qualitative impairment so as to consider it in said stage.

 

-Investments: If the instrument has a Default rating according to external rating agencies such as Fitch, Standard & Poors or Moody’s or with an indicator of arrears equal to or greater than 90 days. Also, a customer can be considered as Default in case of signs of significant qualitative impairment.

 

Loss Given Default (LGD): Is a measurement which estimates the severity of the loss which would be incurred at the time of the default. It has two approaches in the estimate of the severity of the loss, depending on the stage of the customer:

 

-LGD Workout: The LGD workout is the real loss of the customers who have arrived at the stage of default. The recoveries and costs of each one of the operations are used in order to calculate it (Includes open and closed recovery processes).

 

-LGD ELBE (Expected Loss Best Estimate): The LGD ELBE is the loss of the contracts in a default situation, based on the time in arrears of the operation (The longer the operation is in default, the greater will be the loss level).

 

Exposure at Default (EAD): Is a measurement which estimates the exposure at the time of the customer goes into default, taking into account changes in future exposure, for example, in the case of prepayments and/or greater utilization of unused lines.

 

Accordingly, the estimated of the parameters take into consideration information regarding the actual conditions, as well as the projections of future macroeconomic events and conditions in three scenarios (base, optimistic and pessimistic) which are analyzed in order to obtain the expected loss.

 

The fundamental difference between the credit loss of an account considered as Stage 1 and Stage 2 is the PD horizon. Specifically, the estimates of Stage 1 use a maximum PD of 12 months, while those in Stage 2 will use a PD measured for the entire life of the instrument. The estimates of Stage 3 will be carried out on the basis of a best estimate LGD.

 

In those cases, in which the portfolio is immaterial and does not have credit score models, the option was to extrapolate the loss ratio of portfolios with comparable characteristics.

 

The main methodological adjustments in internal credit risk models made during 2020 are:

 

     -Internal models were reviewed, and upgrades were carried out using representative and updated COVID-19 impact customer surveys, using updated information on customer transaction after confinement. This made it possible to characterize the different types of clients in order to assign them the corresponding level of risk in a granular manner and in line with the first observed indicators of early payment of the transactions and portfolio maturities (real data observed that complements the assumptions used).

 

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     -LGD (Loss Given Default) estimates were adjusted with updated information on assumptions, recovery costs and payments from clients in arrears, in order to collect the impact of COVID-19 on recoveries, which have been affected by delays in lawsuits, deterioration in the value of guarantees and increased penalties.

 

Prospective information:

 

The measurement of expected credit losses for each stage and the evaluation of significant increases in credit risk consider information on previous events and current conditions, as well as reasonable projections based on future events and economic conditions.

 

For the estimation of the risk parameters (PD, LGD, EAD), used in the calculation of the provision in stages 1 and 2, the significance of the macroeconomic variables (or their variations) that have the greatest influence on each portfolio was tested. Each macroeconomic scenario used in calculating the expected loss considers projections of relevant macroeconomic variables, such as the gross domestic product (GDP), employment, terms of trade, inflation, among others, for a period of 3 years and a long-term projection.

 

The estimate of the expected loss for stages 1, 2 and 3 is a weighted estimate that considers three future macroeconomic scenarios. The base, optimistic and pessimistic scenarios, as well as the probability of occurrence of each scenario, are macroeconomic projections provided by the Economic Studies Management. It should be noted that the scenario design is adjusted quarterly. All the scenarios considered apply to portfolios subject to expected credit losses with the same probabilities.

 

Changes from one stage to another

 

The classification of an instrument as stage 1 or stage 2 depends on the concept of “significant increase in credit risk” at the reporting date compared to the origin. This classification is updated monthly. As the IFRS 9 states, this classification depends on the following criteria:

 

-An account is classified in stage 2 if it has more than 30 days of delay.
-Additionally, significant risk thresholds were established based on absolute and relative thresholds that depend on the level of risk in which the instrument originated. The thresholds differ for each of the portfolios considered.
-Additional qualitative reviews are carried out based on the segmentation of risks used in the management of Retail Banking and an individual review in Wholesale Banking.

 

Additionally, all those accounts classified as default at the reporting date according to the management definition used by the Group are considered as stage 3.

 

Evaluations of a significant increase in risk from initial recognition and credit deterioration are carried out independently on each reporting date. Assets can be moved in both directions from one phase to another; in this sense, a financial asset that migrated to stage 2 will return to stage 1, if its credit risk did not increase significantly from its initial recognition until a subsequent reporting period. Likewise, an asset that is in stage 3 will return to stage 2 if the credit is no longer considered to be impaired.

 

Expected life

 

For the instruments in stage 2 or 3, the reserves for losses will cover the expected credit losses during the expected time of the remaining useful life of the instrument. For most instruments, the expected life is limited to the remaining contractual life, adjusted by expected anticipated payments. In the case of revolving products, a statistical analysis was carried out in order to determine what would be the expected life period.

 

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The following is a summary of the direct credits classified into three important groups and their respective allowance for each of the types of loans, it should be noted that impaired loans are loans in default that are located in phase 3:

 

(i)Loans neither past due nor impaired, which comprise those direct loans which currently do not have characteristics of delinquency and which are not in default.
(ii)Past due but unimpaired loans, which comprise all of the loans of customers who are not in default, but have failed to make a payment at its contractual maturity, according to the provisions of the rules of IFRS 7.
(iii)Impaired loans, those considered to be in stage 3 or default, as detailed in note 34.1(c).

 

    2020   2019  
Commercial loans   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Neither past due nor impaired   66,039,657   8,159,561     74,199,218   56,270,934   2,948,066     59,219,000  
Past due but not impaired   371,432   266,533     637,965   815,751   250,311     1,066,062  
Impaired       5,062,586   5,062,586       2,812,011   2,812,011  
Gross   66,411,089   8,426,094   5,062,586   79,899,769   57,086,685   3,198,377   2,812,011   63,097,073  
Less: Allowance for loan losses   717,445   659,272   1,755,096   3,131,813   416,692   161,190   982,950   1,560,832  
Total, net   65,693,644   7,766,822   3,307,490   76,767,956   56,669,993   3,037,187   1,829,061   61,536,241  
                                   
Residential mortgage loans   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Neither past due nor impaired   17,760,423   1,069,247     18,829,670   17,477,899   507,910     17,985,809  
Past due but not impaired   303,647   291,165     594,812   424,741   270,792     695,533  
Impaired       1,143,896   1,143,896       994,479   994,479  
Gross   18,064,070   1,360,412   1,143,896   20,568,378   17,902,640   778,702   994,479   19,675,821  
Less: Allowance for loan losses   160,945   109,666   638,845   909,456   43,217   25,710   472,718   541,645  
Total, net   17,903,125   1,250,746   505,051   19,658,922   17,859,423   752,992   521,761   19,134,176  
                                   
Microbusiness loans   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Neither past due nor impaired   11,494,102   7,936,951     19,431,053   13,363,213   1,535,064     14,898,277  
Past due but not impaired   64,318   522,530     586,848   301,879   299,700     601,579  
Impaired       1,972,003   1,972,003       1,253,969   1,253,969  
Gross   11,558,420   8,459,481   1,972,003   21,989,904   13,665,092   1,834,764   1,253,969   16,753,825  
Less: Allowance for loan losses   568,588   1,118,054   1,406,014   3,092,656   515,662   249,457   931,587   1,696,706  
Total, net   10,989,832   7,341,427   565,989   18,897,248   13,149,430   1,585,307   322,382   15,057,119  

 

Consumer loans   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Neither past due nor impaired   9,891,072   2,324,121     12,215,193   12,108,752   1,932,209     14,040,961  
Past due but not impaired   102,003   260,839     362,842   203,147   278,295     481,442  
Impaired       1,627,739   1,627,739       758,836   758,836  
Gross   9,993,075   2,584,960   1,627,739   14,205,774   12,311,899   2,210,504   758,836   15,281,239  
Less: Allowance for loan losses   415,223   974,113   1,375,499   2,764,835   263,788   431,433   629,558   1,324,779  
Total, net   9,577,852   1,610,847   252,240   11,440,939   12,048,111   1,779,071   129,278   13,956,460  
                                   
Consolidated of credits   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Total gross direct credits, Note 7(a)   106,026,654   20,830,947   9,806,224   136,663,825   100,966,316   8,022,347   5,819,295   114,807,958  
Total allowance for loan losses, Note 7(a)   1,862,201   2,861,105   5,175,454   9,898,760   1,239,359   867,790   3,016,813   5,123,962  
Total net direct credits   104,164,453   17,969,842   4,630,770   126,765,065   99,726,957   7,154,557   2,802,482   109,683,996  

 

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In accordance with IFRS 7, the entire loan balance is considered past due when debtors have failed to make a payment when contractually due. Below are the explanations of the changes in the credit loss provision:

 

-The growth in loans is attributed to the disbursements made within the Reactiva Peru program, which does not generate higher provisions due to it has a government guarantee.

 

-The increase in the stock of provisions is due to the estimate of the expected loss due to the COVID-19 Pandemic reflected in the adjustments and adaptations to the aforementioned risk models. The effects of the Pandemic on the loan portfolio also have caused significant transitions to phases that represent greater deterioration.

 

The detail of the gross amount of impaired credits by type of credit, together with the fair value of the related collateral and the amounts of its provision for doubtful accounts, are as follows:

 

    2020   2019
   

Commercial

loans

 

Residential

mortgage

loans

 

Small and
microenterprise

loans

 

Consumer

loans

     

Commercial

loans

 

Residential

mortgage

loans

 

Microbusiness

loans

 

Consumer

loans

   
                         
            Total           Total
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)
Impaired loans   5,062,586   1,143,896   1,972,003   1,627,739   9,806,224   2,812,011   994,479   1,253,969   758,836   5,819,295
Fair value of collateral   4,414,346   975,834   433,151   233,665   6,056,996   2,491,069   864,473   330,347   193,319   3,879,208
Allowance for loan losses   1,755,096   638,845   1,406,014   1,375,499   5,175,454   982,950   472,718   931,587   629,558   3,016,813

 

On the other hand, the breakdown of loans classified by maturity is shown below, according to the following criteria:

 

(i)Current loans which comprise those direct loans which do not currently have characteristics of delinquency, nor are they in default or stage 3, according to the rules of IFRS 9.
(ii)Current but impaired loans, which comprise those direct loans which do not currently have characteristics of delinquency, but are in default or stage 3, according to IFRS 9.
(iii)Loans with payment delay of one day or more, but are not past due according to our internal guidelines. Comprise those direct loans of customers who have failed to make a payment at its contractual maturity, that is, with at least one day past-due. However, the days of delinquency are insufficient to be considered as past due under the Group’s internal criteria.
(iv)Past due loans under internal criteria.

 

The total of the concepts: loans with a delay of payment from the first day and the amounts of the internal overdue loans reflect the totality of “past due” loans consistent with IFRS 7.

                                                 
  2020   2019  
  Current loans   Current but impaired loans  

Loans with delays in

payments of one day or more but not considered internal overdue loans

 

Internal

overdue loans

  Total  

Total past

due under

IFRS 7

  Current loans   Current but impaired loans  

Loans with delays in

payments of one day or more but not considered internal overdue loans

 

Internal

overdue loans

  Total  

Total past

due under

IFRS 7

 
  S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  

Neither past due nor impaired

124,673,294       1,839   124,675,133   1,839   106,143,943       103   106,144,046   103  

Past due but not impaired

    1,824,361   358,107   2,182,468   2,182,468   (30 )   2,569,349   275,296   2,844,615   2,844,645  
Impaired debt   4,860,127   620,472   4,325,625   9,806,224   4,946,097     2,274,182   515,628   3,029,487   5,819,297   3,545,115  
Total 124,673,294   4,860,127   2,444,833   4,685,571   136,663,825   7,130,404   106,143,913   2,274,182   3,084,977   3,304,886   114,807,958   6,389,863  

 

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The classification of loans by type of banking and maturity is as follows:

 

  2020   2019  
  Current loans  

Current but

impaired loans

 

Loans with delays in

payments of one day or more but not considered internal overdue loans

 

Internal

overdue

loans

  Total   Current loans  

Current but

impaired loans

 

Loans with delays in

payments of one day or more but not considered internal overdue loans

 

Internal

overdue

loans

  Total  
  S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Commercial loans 74,198,115   3,117,851   683,060   1,900,743   79,899,769   59,218,904   1,460,816   1,027,177   1,390,176   63,097,073  
Residential mortgage loans 18,828,934   376,053   744,339   619,052   20,568,378   17,985,809   284,279   868,087   537,646   19,675,821  
Small and microenterprise loans 19,431,050   683,370   520,062   1,355,422   21,989,904   14,898,270   247,076   635,436   973,043   16,753,825  
Consumer loans 12,215,195   682,853   497,372   810,354   14,205,774   14,040,930   282,011   554,277   404,021   15,281,239  
Total 124,673,294   4,860,127   2,444,833   4,685,571   136,663,825   106,143,913   2,274,182   3,084,977   3,304,886   114,807,958  

 

Provision of credit loss for direct and indirect loan is a weighted estimate of three macroeconomic scenarios: base, optimistic and pessimistic; that are based on macroeconomic projections provided by the internal team of Economic Studies and approved by Senior Management. In each scenario, the Group bases itself on a wide variety of prospective information such as economic inputs, including: the growth of the gross domestic product, inflation rate, exchange rate, among others, see more explanation in Note 3(i).

 

Macroeconomic scenario -

 

Expected losses are a weighted estimate of three macroeconomic scenarios: base, optimistic and pessimistic and are calculated with macroeconomic projections provided by the team from Economic Studies. The local and international information flows available during the analysis period are used to feed projections, which reflect the fact that Peru is a small and open economy and in this context, approximately 60.0 percent of the volatility in economic growth is driven by external factors including: terms of trade; the growth of Peru’s trading partners; and external interest rates. Information on each of these factors is gathered to construct each scenario for the next three years.

 

The variables mentioned above, together with local variables (fiscal and monetary variables), are incorporated in the economic models. Two types of models are used in this regard:

 

i)Structural Projection Model, and
ii)Financial Programming Model.

 

The first is a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model, which is constructed with expectations. The second is built with the main identities of national accounts in accordance with the financial programming methodology designed by IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the methodologies used by a battery of econometric models.

 

Through this process, we obtain figures for GDP growth, inflation, the reference rate, exchange rate and other variables for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. It is important to note that we expect a contraction in GDP in 2020 of 12.5 percent in the base scenario. This reflects a revision with regard to the projection registered in May (GDP 2020: (11.0) percent) given that going forward, recovery is expected to be more gradual than initially thought:

 

i)“Wait-and-see” environment in private investment before the general elections in April,2021 and growing regulatory risks from Congress.
ii)Unwanted inventories still high, and
iii)Severe deterioration in the labor market.

 

It is important to mention that these projections do not assume that mobility may be restricted if Peru suffers a second wave of infections.

 

For 2021, we project that GDP will expand 9.0 percent. This estimate represents an improvement over the projection made in May 2020 (GDP 2021: 6.5 percent) that was driven by the following:

 

i)Growth in world economic activity of around 4.6 percent (2020: (4.8) percent).
ii)Improvement in private spending (private investment and private consumption around 22.0 percent (2020: (28.5) percent) and 7.0 percent (2020: (9.5) percent), respectively.
iii)On the sectoral side, we expect mining to rebound around 11.0 percent (2020: (14) percent) and construction, 16.0 percent (2020: (18.0) percent), and
iv)Strong rise in the terms of trade.

 

It is expected that it will take the economy until 2022 to reach the levels recorded in 2019 (pre-pandemic). In this scenario, growth is expected to situate at 4.0 percent in 2022. This projection is slightly higher than that made in May 2020, when growth of 3.8 percent was expected.

 

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Regarding the probabilities of each scenario, probabilities of 80.0 percent, 15.0 percent and 5.0 percent were considered for the base, optimistic and pessimistic scenarios respectively. The expected value of the three GDP projections gives us a drop of 12.5 percent for 2020. For 2021 and 2022 (the models do not contemplate a scenario of economic crisis due to COVID-19), the probability is 50.0 percent in the base scenario and 25.0 percent for the optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. The probabilities assigned to each scenario and projection year are validated through a fan chart analysis, which uses a probability function to identify and analyze:

 

i)The central tendency of the projections.
ii)The dispersion that is expected around this value, and
iii)The values that are higher or lower than the central value that are more or less probable.

 

The following table provides a comparison between the carrying amount of provision of credit loss for direct and indirect loan and its estimation under three scenarios: base, optimistic and pessimistic.

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
           
Carrying amount   10,435,623    5,507,759 
           
Scenarios:          
   Optimistic   10,100,156    5,426,608 
   Base Case   10,460,012    5,509,729 
   Pessimistic   11,018,666    5,584,965 

 

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  d)Credit risk management on reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing -

 

Most of these operations are performed by Credicorp Capital. The Group has implemented credit limits for each counterparty and most of transactions are collateralized with investment grade financial instruments and financial instruments issued by Governments.

 

  e)Credit risk management on investments -

 

The Group evaluates the credit risk identified of each of the investments, disclosing the risk rating granted to them by a risk rating agency. For investments traded in Peru, risk ratings used are those provided by the three most prestigious Peruvian rating agencies (authorized by Peruvian regulator) and for investments traded abroad, the risk-ratings used are those provided by the three most prestigious international rating agencies.

 

In the event that any subsidiary uses a risk-rating prepared by any other risk rating agency, said risk-ratings are standardized with those provided by the above mentioned institutions.

 

The following table shows the analysis of the risk-rating of the investments, provided by the institutions referred to above:

 

    2020   2019  
    S/(000)   %   S/(000)   %  
Instruments rated in Peru:                  
AAA (i)       1,621,270   4.8  
AA- a AA+ (i)       1,853,042   5.5  
A- to A+ (i)   1,369,969   2.5   8,970,590   26.8  
BBB- to BBB+ (ii)   21,395,476   38.8   1,874,556   5.6  
BB- to BB+   901,934   1.6   517,146   1.5  
Lower and equal to +B   5,590        
Unrated:                  

BCRP certificates of deposit (iii)

  17,237,158   31.3   8,665,272   25.8  
Listed and unlisted securities   514,297   0.9   573,485   1.7  
Restricted mutual funds   436,881   0.8   460,086   1.4  
Investment funds   212,951   0.4   102,085   0.3  
Mutual funds   302,212   0.5   291,024   0.9  
Other instruments   82,664   0.1   264,497   0.8  
Subtotal   42,459,132   76.9   25,193,053   75.1  

 

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    2020   2019  
    S/(000)   %   S/(000)   %  
Instruments rated abroad:                  
AAA   700,312   1.3   657,787   2.0  
AA- a AA+   1,043,409   1.9   854,501   2.5  
A- to A+   2,395,327   4.4   1,581,995   4.7  
BBB- to BBB+   4,594,711   8.4   2,974,639   8.9  
BB- to BB+   1,733,080   3.1   996,917   3.0  
Lower and equal to +B   129,094   0.2   54,316   0.2  
Unrated:                  
Listed and unlisted securities   267,943   0.5   88,799   0.3  
Participations of RAL funds   278,819   0.5   300,398   0.9  
Mutual funds   677,084   1.2   302,528   0.9  
Investment funds   155,183   0.3   294,158   0.9  
Hedge funds   122,433   0.2   33,223   0.1  
Other instruments   617,215   1.1   198,217   0.5  
Subtotal   12,714,610   23.1   8,337,478   24.9  
Total   55,173,742   100.0   33,530,531   100.0  

 

(i)The decrease in the balances is due to the fall in the rating mainly of corporate bonds. As of December 31, 2020, its rating is mainly BBB+, due to the COVID-19 crisis. See more details in Note 2(b).

 

(ii)The increase in the balance is due to the indicated in the previous paragraph, to the fall in the rating of the sovereign bonds of the Peruvian Treasury, whose rating as of December 31, 2020 is BBB+ and as of December 31, 2019 were A-, and to the purchase of sovereign bonds from the Peruvian Treasury. This rating maintained by the instruments is due to the COVID-19 crisis. See more details in Note 2(b).

 

(iii)The increase in the balance is due to the acquisition of new instruments. See more details in Notes 6(a)(i) and 6(b)(i).

 

It is worth mentioning that the change in the risk-rating of the investments has had an impact on the measurement of the expected loss.

 

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  f)Concentration of financial instruments exposed to credit risk -

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed considering the following economic sectors:

 

    2020   2019  
   

At fair value

through profit for loss

             

At fair value

through profit for loss

             
   

Held for

trading, hedging and others (*)

 

Designated

at inception

  Financial assets at amortized cost   At fair value through other comprehensive income investments   Total  

Held for

trading, hedging and others (*)

 

Designated

at inception

  Financial assets at amortized cost   At fair value through other comprehensive income investments   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Central Reserve Bank of Peru (**)   1,872,875     26,003,491   15,364,283   43,240,649       21,166,346   8,665,272   29,831,618  
Financial services   2,902,651   168,452   16,946,211   5,941,069   25,958,383   2,856,512   237,240   13,346,814   2,883,301   19,323,867  
Commerce   18,817     24,029,835   490,612   24,539,264   21,228   12,468   18,478,960   452,214   18,964,870  
Manufacturing   409,490   91,110   19,155,347   2,694,326   22,350,273   202,554   36,686   16,923,024   1,225,118   18,387,382  
Government and public administration   1,888,710     5,374,603   12,831,954   20,095,267   1,581,527   12,994   3,995,389   7,170,624   12,760,534  
Mortgage loans       19,738,710     19,738,710       18,933,894     18,933,894  
Consumer loans       13,144,271     13,144,271       14,769,022     14,769,022  
Real estate and leasing   93,422   3,073   11,798,614   179,368   12,074,477   43,203   125,201   8,841,466   1,276,941   10,286,811  
Communications, storage and transportation   76,711   367,908   7,416,065   924,885   8,785,569   17,306   59,392   6,003,950   1,071,335   7,151,983  
Community services   37     7,382,713     7,382,750       5,651,923   5,798   5,657,721  
Electricity, gas and water   194,542   116,209   3,533,722   2,893,815   6,738,288   91,055   50,929   3,204,625   2,286,932   5,633,541  
Construction   35,557     3,807,260   331,946   4,174,763   20,847   3,967   2,762,340   322,864   3,110,018  
Agriculture   10,815     4,044,735   15,473   4,071,023   1,963     3,465,369   17,887   3,485,219  
Mining   76,012   8,083   3,470,665   241,063   3,795,823   41,687   27,875   3,268,970   146,362   3,484,894  
Education, health and others   20,285   68,435   1,712,817   1,680,135   3,481,672   4,543   53,792   1,455,374   644,143   2,157,852  
Hotels and restaurants       2,762,674     2,762,674           2,313,523       2,313,523  
Insurance   10,080     1,898,194   919   1,909,193   5,100     123,771   986   129,857  
Fishing   923     639,227   9,169   649,319   321     465,818     466,139  
Others   71,041     3,147,190   144,872   3,363,103   55,023     2,933,989   32,946   3,021,958  
Total   7,681,968   823,270   176,006,344   43,743,889   228,255,471   4,942,869   620,544   148,104,567   26,202,723   179,870,703  

 

(*)It includes non-trading investments that did not pass SPPI test.

 

(**)The increase in the balance corresponds mainly to (i) the purchase of certificates of deposits from the BCRP and (ii) the increase in deposits with the Central Reserve Bank of Peru; see more details in Notes 6(a)(i) and 6(b)(i), and in Note 4(b), respectively

 

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As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed by the following geographical areas:

 

    2020   2019  
   

At fair value

through profit for loss

             

At fair value

through profit for loss

             
   

Held for

trading, hedging and others (*)

 

Designated

at inception

  Financial assets at amortized cost   At fair value through other comprehensive income investments   Total  

Held for

trading, hedging and others (*)

 

Designated

at inception

  Financial assets at amortized cost   At fair value through other comprehensive income investments   Total  
    S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)  
Peru   3,511,686   67,821   155,598,019   34,208,824   193,386,350   688,099   138,293   130,436,702   20,674,142   151,937,236  
Bolivia   584,879     10,718,164   708,784   12,011,827   494,547     9,218,219   555,028   10,267,794  
United States of America   444,924   459,266   3,288,720   4,922,144   9,115,054   568,588   275,991   982,944   2,746,987   4,574,510  
Colombia   1,387,406   4,788   2,264,768   1,147,770   4,804,732   1,346,042   21,289   2,627,353   385,794   4,380,478  
Chile   420,527   5,315   1,446,246   618,572   2,490,660   683,822   34,606   2,047,951   450,382   3,216,761  
Brazil   104,774     752,257   86,673   943,704   6,023   5,867   485,594   40,472   537,956  
Mexico   113,988   42,336   1,942   408,567   566,833   28,846   18,093   5,962   247,713   300,614  
Panama   25,624     405,941   131,722   563,287       905,675   91,571   997,246  
Canada   26,894   373   70,562   119,897   217,726   29,976     109,233   108,494   247,703  
Europe:                                          
France   423,711   1,890   32,864   253,152   711,617   227,823   8,850   27,244   169,632   433,549  
Others in Europe   392,808   42,991   85,541   137,469   658,809   127,915   17,184   83,979   46,331   275,409  
United Kingdom   27,869   18,870   369,455   140,302   556,496   189,658   14,950   273,477   80,965   559,050  
Spain   26,152     42,157   76,770   145,079   11,105     32,836   32,366   76,307  
Switzerland   494   799   74,246   60,378   135,917   514     980   26,136   27,630  
Netherlands   952   1,526   122,696   50,676   175,850       26,024   108,343   134,367  
Multilateral Organizations (**)         150,656   150,656         28,733   28,733  
Others   189,280   177,295   732,766   521,533   1,620,874   539,911   85,421   840,394   409,634   1,875,360  
Total   7,681,968   823,270   176,006,344   43,743,889   228,255,471   4,942,869   620,544   148,104,567   26,202,723   179,870,703  

 

(*)It includes non-trading investments that did not pass SPPI test.

 

(**)It corresponds to instruments issued by the Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (before CAF) and by the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID).

 

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g)Offsetting financial assets and liabilities -

 

The disclosures set out in the tables below include financial assets and liabilities that:

 

-Are offset in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position; or
-Are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement that covers similar financial instruments, irrespective of whether they are offset in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Similar agreements include derivative clearing agreements, master repurchase agreements, and master securities lending agreements. Similar financial instruments include derivatives, accounts receivable from reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing, payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending and other financial assets and liabilities. Financial instruments such as loans and deposits are not disclosed in the tables below because they are not offset in the statement of financial position.

 

The offsetting framework contract issued by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (“ISDA”) and similar master offsetting arrangements do not meet the criteria for offsetting in the statement of financial position, because said agreements were created in order for both parties to have an enforceable offsetting right in cases of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Group or the counterparties or following other predetermined events. In addition, the Group and its counterparties do not intend to settle said instruments on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

 

The Group receives and gives collateral in the form of cash and trading securities in respect of the following transactions:

 

-Derivatives;

-Accounts receivable from reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing;

-Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending; and

-Other financial assets and liabilities

 

Such collateral adheres to standard industry terms including, when appropriate, an ISDA Credit Support Annex. This means that securities received/given as collateral can be pledged or sold during the term of the transaction but have to be returned on maturity of the transaction. The terms also give each party the right to terminate the related transactions upon the counterparty’s failure to return the respective collateral.

 

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Financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master offsetting agreements and similar agreements:

 

   2020
      

Net of financial

assets presented

in the

  

Related amounts not offset in the

consolidated statement of

financial position

     
Details 

Gross amounts

recognized

financial assets

  

consolidated

statements of

financial position

  

Financial

instruments

  

Cash

collateral

received

   Net amount 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Receivables from derivatives   1,214,497    1,214,497    (85,156)   (33,784)   1,095,557 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing   2,394,302    2,394,302        (1,340,272)   1,054,030 
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost pledged as collateral
   2,766,162    2,766,162    (1,128,875)       1,637,287 
Total   6,374,961    6,374,961    (1,214,031)   (1,374,056)   3,786,874 

  

   2019
      

Net of financial

assets presented

in the

  

Related amounts not offset in the

consolidated statement of

financial position

     
Details 

Gross amounts

recognized

financial assets

  

consolidated

statements of

financial position

  

Financial

instruments

  

Cash

collateral

received

   Net amount 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Receivables from derivatives   1,092,107    1,092,107    (122,557)   (144,175)   825,375 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing   4,288,524    4,288,524    (151,538)   (2,893,723)   1,243,263 
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments pledged as collateral   3,157,981    3,157,981    (3,208,973)       (50,992)
Total   8,538,612    8,538,612    (3,483,068)   (3,037,898)   2,017,646 

  

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Financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable offsetting master agreements and similar agreements:

 

   2020
      

Net amounts of

financial liabilities

presented in the

   Related amounts not offset in the consolidated statement of financial position     
Details 

Gross amounts of

recognized financial

liabilities

  

consolidated

statement of financial

position

   Financial
instruments
   Cash
collateral
pledged
   Net amount 
  S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Payables on derivatives   1,205,213    1,205,213    85,156    (269,024)   1,021,345 
Payables on repurchase agreements and securites lending   27,923,617    27,923,617    (22,637,034)   (1,601,200)   3,685,383 
Total   29,128,830    29,128,830    (22,551,878)   (1,870,224)   4,706,728 

 

   2019
      

Net amounts of

financial liabilities

presented in the

   Related amounts not offset in the consolidated statement of financial position     
Details 

Gross amounts of

recognized financial

liabilities

  

consolidated

statement of financial

position

   Financial
instruments
   Cash
collateral
pledged
   Net amount 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Payables on derivatives   1,040,282    1,040,282    122,557    (186,384)   976,455 
Payables on repurchase agreements and securites lending   7,678,016    7,678,016    (3,208,973)   (3,293,837)   1,175,206 
Total   8,718,298    8,718,298    (3,086,416)   (3,480,221)   2,151,661 

 

The gross amounts of financial assets and liabilities disclosed in the above tables have been measured in the statement of financial position on the following basis:

 

-Derivative assets and liabilities are measured at fair value.

-Receivables from reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending are measured at amortized cost.

-Financial liabilities are measured at fair value.

 

The difference between the carrying amount in the consolidated statement of financial position and the amounts presented in the tables above for derivatives (presented in other assets Note 13(b)), receivables from reverse repurchase agreement and securities borrowing and payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending and financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are financial instruments outside of the scope of offsetting disclosure.

 

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34.2Market risk -

 

The Group has exposure to market risk, which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risks arise from open positions in interest rates, currency, commodities and equity products; all of which are exposed to general and specific market movements and changes in the level of volatility of prices such as interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. Due to the order of the Group’s current activities, commodity price risk has not been approved, so this type of instrument is not agreed.

 

The Group separates exposures to market risk in two groups: (i) those that arise from value fluctuation of trading portfolios recognized at fair value through profit or loss due to movements of market rates or prices (Trading Book) and (ii) those that arise from changes in the structural positions of non-trading portfolios due to movements of the interest rates, prices and foreign exchange ratios (Banking Book) and that are recorded at amortized cost and at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income, this is due to movements in interest rates, prices and currency exchange rates.

 

The risks that trading portfolios face are managed through Value at Risk (VaR) historical simulation techniques; while non-trading portfolios (Banking Book) are monitored using rate sensitivity metrics, which are a part of Asset and Liability Management (ALM).

 

a)Trading Book -

The trading book is characterized for having liquid positions in stocks, bonds, foreign currencies and derivatives, arising from market-making transactions where the Group acts as principal with the customers or with the market. This portfolio includes investments and derivatives classified by Management as held for trading.

 

(i)Value at Risk (VaR) -

 

The Group applies the VaR approach to its trading portfolio to estimate the market risk of the main positions held and the maximum losses that are expected, based upon a number of assumptions for various changes in market conditions and considering the risk appetite of the subsidiary.

 

Daily calculation of VaR is a statistically-based estimate of the maximum potential loss on the current portfolio from adverse market movements.

 

VaR expresses the “maximum” amount the Group might lose, but only to a certain level of confidence (99 percent). There is therefore a specified statistical probability (1 percent) that actual loss could be greater than the VaR estimate. The VaR model assumes a certain “holding period” until positions can be closed (1 - 10 days).

 

The time horizon used to calculate VaR is one day; however, the one-day VAR is amplified to a 10-day time frame and calculated multiplying the one-day VaR by the square root of 10. This adjustment will be accurate only if the changes in the portfolio in the following days have a normal distribution independent and identically distributed; because of that, the result is multiplied by a non-normality adjustment factor. The limits and consumptions of the VaR are established on the basis of the risk appetite and the trading strategies of each subsidiary.

 

The assessment of portfolio movements has been based on annual historical information and 133 market risk factors, which are detailed below: 35 market curves, 72 stock prices, 22 mutual fund values and 4 series of volatility. The Group directly applies these historical changes in rates to each position in its current portfalio (method known as historical simulation).

 

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The Group Management considers that the market risk factors, incorporated in their VaR model, are adequate to measure the market risk to which its trading portfolio is exposed.

 

The use of this approach does not prevent losses outside of these limits in the event of more significant market movements. Losses exceeding the VaR figure may occur, on average under normal market conditions, not more than once every hundred days.

 

VaR limits have been established to control and keep track of all the risks taken. These risks arise from the size of the positions and/or the volatility of the risk factors embedded in each financial instrument. Regular reports are prepared for the Treasury Risk Committee and ALM, the Risk Management Committee and Senior Management.

 

VaR results are used to generate economic capital estimates by market risk, which are periodically monitored and are part of the overall risk appetite of each subsidiary. Furthermore, at Group level, there is also a limit to the risk appetite of the trading portfolio, which is monitored and informed to the Treasury Risks and ALM Corporate Committee.

 

In VaR calculation, the effects of the exchange rate are not included because said effects are measured in the net monetary position, see note 34.2(b)(ii).

 

The Group’s VaR showed an increase as of December 31, 2020, due to the Rate Effect and Price Effect due to greater volatility in the market risk factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; Likewise, due to a greater exposure in Fixed Income instruments, mainly in Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Colombia. The VaR was kept within the risk appetite limits established by the Risk Management of each Subsidiary

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group’s VaR by risk type is as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Interest rate risk  163,982   9,274 
Price risk  55,748   7,809 
Volatility risk  708   463 
Diversification effect  (84,977)  (6,245)
Consolidated VaR by type of risk  135,461   11,301 

 

In VaR calculation, financial instruments from the trading book were taken.

 

On the other hand, the instruments recorded as fair values through profit or loss are not part of the selling business model and are considered as part of the sensitivity analysis of rates in the next section. See the chart of sensitivity of earnings at risk, net economic value and price sensitivity.

 

b)Banking Book -

 

Non-trading portfolios which comprise the Banking Book are exposed to different risks, given that they are sensitive to market rate movements, which could bring about a deterioration in the value of assets compared to liabilities and hence to a reduction of their net worth.

 

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(i)Interest rate risk -

 

The Banking Book-related interest rate risk arises from eventual changes in interest rates that may adversely affect the expected gains (risk gains) or market value of financial assets and liabilities reported on the balance sheet (net economic value). The Group assumes the exposure to the interest rate risk that may affect their fair value as well as the cash flow risk of future assets and liabilities.

 

The Risk Committee sets the guidelines regarding the level of unmatched repricing of interest rates that can be tolerated, which is periodically monitored through ALCO.

 

Corporate policies include guidelines for the management of the Group’s exposure to the interest rate risk. These guidelines are implemented considering the features of each segment of business in which the Group entities operate.

 

In this regard, Group companies that are exposed to the interest rate risk are those that have yields based on interest, such as credits, investments and technical reserves. Interest rate risk management in BCP Peru, BCP Bolivia, MiBanco, Mibanco Colombia, Atlantic Security Bank and Pacífico Grupo Asegurador is carried out by performing a repricing gap analysis, sensitivity analysis of the financial margin (GER) and sensitivity analysis of the net economic value (VEN). These calculations consider different rate shocks in stress scenarios.

 

Analysis of repricing gap -

 

The repricing gap analysis is intended to measure the risk exposure of interest rate for repricing periods, in which both balance and out of balance assets and liabilities are grouped. This allows identifying those sections in which the rate variations would have a potential impact.

 

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The table below summarizes the Group’s exposure to interest rate risks. It includes the Group’s financial instruments at carrying amounts, categorized by the earlier of contractual re-pricing or maturity dates, what occurs first:

 

   2020 
   Up to 1   1 to 3   3 to 12   1 to 5   More than   Non-interest     
   month   months   months   years   5 years   bearing   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Assets                            
Cash and cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing  20,110,489   1,607,867   2,052,436   7,682,481   149,669   7,544,354   39,147,296 
Investments  4,639,795   11,068,740   2,777,817   8,783,106   20,934,358   502,455   48,706,271 
Loans, net  12,721,639   15,427,902   31,709,621   54,248,434   16,352,436   (2,698,907)  127,761,125 
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss                 823,270   823,270 
Premiums and other policies receivable  897,086   25,288   9,472   5,377         937,223 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers  726   164,184   730,963   1,930   675   20,941   919,419 
Other assets (*)  83,113   2,961   34,482   9,539      2,176,901   2,306,996 
Total assets  38,452,848   28,296,942   37,314,791   70,730,867   37,437,138   8,369,014   220,601,600 
                             
Liabilities                            
Deposits and obligations  38,284,217   10,646,664   18,968,119   62,281,065   9,594,605   2,590,832   142,365,502 
Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending  620,946   2,900,084   7,709,973   19,573,712   3,042,388   54,771   33,901,874 
Accounts payable to reinsurers and coinsurers  72,060   209,035   40,349   17,002         338,446 
Technical reserves for claims and insurance premiums  296,493   810,514   1,355,486   3,133,235   5,752,899   326,449   11,675,076 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                 561,602   561,602 
Bonds and Notes issued  3   425,231   1,238,141   13,867,807   616,225   172,000   16,319,407 
Other liabilities (*)  601,545   49,851   8,185         3,247,834   3,907,415 
Equity                 25,445,647   25,445,647 
Total liabilities and equity  39,875,264   15,041,379   29,320,253   98,872,821   19,006,117   32,399,135   234,514,969 
                             
Off-balance-sheet accounts                            
Derivative financial assets  547,271   1,307,322   557,277   341,564         2,753,434 
Derivative financial liabilities  112,357   1,017,607   360,010   1,046,481   238,600      2,775,055 
   434,914   289,715   197,267   (704,917)  (238,600)     (21,621)
Marginal gap  (987,502)  13,545,278   8,191,805   (28,846,871)  18,192,421   (24,030,121)  (13,934,990)
Accumulated gap  (987,502)  12,557,776   20,749,581   (8,097,290)  10,095,131   (13,934,990)   

 

(*)Other assets and other liabilities only include financial accounts.

 

Investments for trading purposes are not considered (investments at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives), because these instruments are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure market risks.

 

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   2019 
   Up to 1 month  1 to 3 months  3 to 12 months  1 to 5 years  More than 5 years  Non-interest bearing  Total 
   S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/000 
Assets                      
Cash and cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing  12,702,384  1,841,425  3,683,141  5,351,933  125,088  6,571,315  30,275,286 
Investment  1,462,956  1,346,028  7,786,732  5,876,624  12,628,641  578,788  29,679,769 
Loans, net  14,595,317  17,107,120  28,291,817  35,086,667  15,737,689  (332,893) 110,485,717 
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss            620,544  620,544 
Premiums and other policies receivable  802,558  22,866  8,496  4,811      838,731 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers  734  120,600  668,551  1,348  471    791,704 
Other assets (*)  273,338  38,841  8      2,023,067  2,335,254 
Total assets  29,837,287  20,476,880  40,438,745  46,321,383  28,491,889  9,460,821  175,027,005 
                       
Liabilities                      
Deposits and obligations  29,478,976  9,711,623  19,010,084  43,285,525  7,339,092  3,180,085  112,005,385 
Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending   3,742,155  3,269,341  4,969,337  1,784,133  2,528,985  225,797  16,519,748 
Accounts payable to reinsurers and coinsurers  46,144  133,864  25,838  10,888      216,734 
Technical reserves for claims and insurance premiums  266,556  703,337  1,166,055  2,703,092  5,056,900  54,293  9,950,233 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss            493,700  493,700 
Bonds and Notes issued  180,311  252,316  1,683,166  10,060,986  2,753,679  15,905  14,946,363 
Other liabilities (*)  437,529  361,087  3,765      3,008,995  3,811,376 
Equity            26,746,310  26,746,310 
Total liabilities and equity  34,151,671  14,431,568  26,858,245  57,844,624  17,678,656  33,725,085  184,689,849 
                       
Off-balance-sheet accounts                      
Derivative financial assets  2,806,693  2,849,046  454,349  272,223  165,700    6,548,011 
Derivative financial liabilities  323,360  821,872  3,798,631  1,110,774  406,320    6,460,957 
   2,483,333  2,027,174  (3,344,282) (838,551) (240,620)   87,054 
Marginal gap  (1,831,051) 8,072,486  10,236,218  (12,361,792) 10,572,613  (24,264,264) (9,575,790)
Accumulated gap  (1,831,051) 6,241,435  16,477,653  4,115,861  14,688,474  (9,575,790)  

 

(*)     Other assets and other liabilities only include financial accounts.

 

Investments for trading purposes are not considered (investments at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives), because these instruments are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure market risks.

 

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Sensitivity to changes in interest rates -

 

The sensitivity analysis of a reasonable possible change in interest rates on the banking book comprises an assessment of the sensitivity of the financial margins that seeks to measure the potential changes in the interest accruals over a period of time and the expected movement of the interest rate curves, as well as the sensibility of the net economic value, which is a long-term metric measured as the difference arising between the Net Economic Value of assets and liabilities before and after a variation in interest rates.

 

The sensitivity of the financial margin is the effect of the assumed changes in interest rates on the net financial interest income before income tax and non-controlling interest for one year, based on non-trading financial assets and financial liabilities held as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, including the effect of derivative instruments.

 

The sensitivity of the Net Economic Value is calculated by reassessing the financial assets and liabilities sensitive to rates, except for the trading instruments, including the effect of any associated hedge, and derivative instruments designated as a cash flow hedge. Regarding rate risk management, no distinction is made by accounting category for the investments that are considered in these calculations.

 

The results of the sensitivity analysis regarding changes in interest rates at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are presented below:

 

2020
Currency 

Changes in

basis points

 

Sensitivity of net

profit

 

Sensitivity of Net

Economic Value

        S/(000)  S/(000)
Soles  +/- 50  +/- 19,640  -/+ 391,821
Soles  +/- 75  +/- 29,459  -/+ 587,731
Soles  +/- 100  +/- 39,279  -/+ 783,642
Soles  +/- 150  +/- 58,919  -/+ 1,175,462
U.S. Dollar  +/- 50  +/- 47,929  +/- 345,185
U.S. Dollar  +/- 75  +/- 71,894  +/- 517,777
U.S. Dollar  +/- 100  +/- 95,859  +/- 690,369
U.S. Dollar  +/- 150  +/- 143,788  +/- 1,035,554

 

2019
Currency 

Changes in

basis points

 

Sensitivity of net

profit

 

Sensitivity of Net

Economic Value

        S/(000)  S/(000)
Soles  +/- 50  -/+ 7,696  -/+ 285,699
Soles  +/- 75  -/+ 11,544  -/+ 428,549
Soles  +/- 100  -/+ 15,392  -/+ 571,398
Soles  +/- 150  -/+ 23,088  -/+ 857,097
U.S. Dollar  +/- 50  +/- 52,276  +/- 152,926
U.S. Dollar  +/- 75  +/- 78,413  +/- 229,389
U.S. Dollar  +/- 100  +/- 104,551  +/- 305,852
U.S. Dollar  +/- 150  +/- 156,827  +/- 458,777

 

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The interest rate sensitivities set out in the table above are only illustrative and are based on simplified scenarios. The figures represent the effect of the pro-forma movements in the net interest income based on the projected yield curve scenarios and the Group’s current interest rate risk profile. This effect, however, does not incorporate actions that would be taken by Management to mitigate the impact of this interest rate risk.

 

The Group seeks proactively to change the interest rate risk profile to minimize losses and optimize net revenues. The projections above also assume that the interest rate of all maturities moves by the same amount and, therefore, do not reflect the potential impact on net interest income of some rates changing while others remain unchanged.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, investments in equity securities and funds that are non-trading, recorded at fair value through other comprehensive income and at fair value through profit or loss, respectively, are not considered as comprising investment securities for interest rate sensitivity calculation purposes; however, a 10, 25 and 30 percent of changes in market prices is conducted to these price-sensitivity securities.

 

The market price sensitivity tests as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are presented below:

 

Equity securities
   Change in      
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income  market prices  2020  2019
   %  S/(000)  S/(000)
Equity securities  +/-10  50,255  57,920
Equity securities  +/-25  125,638  144,800
Equity securities  +/-30  150,765  173,760
          

 

Funds
   Change in      
Measured at fair value through profit or loss  market prices  2020  2019
   %  S/(000)  S/(000)
Participation in mutual funds  +/-10  96,665  59,127
Participation in mutual funds  +/-25  241,661  147,818
Participation in mutual funds  +/-30  289,994  177,381
Restricted mutual funds  +/-10  43,688  46,009
Restricted mutual funds  +/-25  109,220  115,022
Restricted mutual funds  +/-30  131,064  138,026
Participation in RAL funds  +/-10  27,882  30,040
Participation in RAL funds  +/-25  69,705  75,100
Participation in RAL funds  +/-30  83,646  90,119
Investment funds  +/-10  36,160  30,576
Investment funds  +/-25  90,399  76,440
Investment funds  +/-30  108,479  91,728
Hedge funds  +/-10  12,694  3,364
Hedge funds  +/-25  31,735  8,410
Hedge funds  +/-30  38,081  10,092
Exchange Trade Funds  +/-10  3,209  1,360
Exchange Trade Funds  +/-25  8,021  3,399
Exchange Trade Funds  +/-30  9,626  4,079

 

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(ii)   Foreign currency exchange risk -

 

The Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on its financial position and cash flows. Management sets limits on the level of exposure by currency and overnight and intra-day total positions, which are monitored daily.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the free market exchange rate for buying and selling transactions for each United States of Dollars, the main foreign currency held by the Group, was S/ 3.621 (S/3.314 as of December 31, 2019).

 

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Foreign currency transactions are made at the free market exchange rates of the countries where Credicorp’s Subsidiaries are established. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Group’s assets and liabilities by currencies were as follows:

 

   2020  2019 
   Soles  U.S. Dollars  Other currencies  Total  Soles  U.S. Dollars  Other currencies  Total 
   S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000)  S/(000) 
Monetary assets                         
Cash and due from banks  10,689,167  24,030,096  2,033,731  36,752,994  3,960,190  20,762,648  1,263,924  25,986,762 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing    2,030,165  364,137  2,394,302  150,009  3,389,090  749,425  4,288,524 
Investments:                         
    At fair value through profit or loss  1,106,875  3,531,911  1,828,685  6,467,471  800,370  1,053,925  1,996,467  3,850,762 
    At fair value through other comprehensive income  32,423,989  9,600,018  1,217,428  43,241,435  18,221,102  6,869,840  532,582  25,623,524 
    At amortized cost  4,844,238  89,095  29,049  4,962,382  3,355,579  100,299  21,168  3,477,046 
Loans, net  84,761,689  33,998,843  9,000,593  127,761,125  66,737,870  35,598,141  8,149,706  110,485,717 
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss  23,477  799,793    823,270  44,223  576,321    620,544 
Other assets  1,524,882  2,768,455  857,489  5,150,826  2,055,836  2,142,237  678,111  4,876,184 
Total monetary assets  135,374,317  76,848,376  15,331,112  227,553,805  95,325,179  70,492,501  13,391,383  179,209,063 
                          
Monetary liabilities                         
Deposits and obligations  (76,179,373) (55,636,591) (10,549,538) (142,365,502) (56,769,748) (46,319,179) (8,916,458) (112,005,385)
Payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending  (26,011,980) (255,607) (1,656,030) (27,923,617) (5,068,896) (734,441) (1,874,679) (7,678,016)
Due to bank and correspondents  (4,158,523) (1,454,565) (365,169) (5,978,257) (3,798,717) (4,709,610) (333,405) (8,841,732)
Lease liabilities  (257,702) (409,866) (83,010) (750,578) (144,752) (605,036) (80,365) (830,153)
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  (87,715) (340,774) (133,113) (561,602)   (94,475) (399,225) (493,700)
Technical reserves for claims and insurance  (6,245,669) (5,400,003) (29,404) (11,675,076) (5,642,772) (4,301,468) (5,993) (9,950,233)
Bonds and notes issued  (3,454,685) (12,520,242) (344,480) (16,319,407) (4,028,893) (10,660,989) (256,481) (14,946,363)
Other liabilities  (2,492,261) (2,864,519) (1,029,697) (6,386,477) (3,541,350) (1,951,682) (874,416) (6,367,448)
Total monetary liabilities  (118,887,908) (78,882,167) (14,190,441) (211,960,516) (78,995,128) (69,376,880) (12,741,022) (161,113,030)
   16,486,409  (2,033,791) 1,140,671  15,593,289  16,330,051  1,115,621  650,361  18,096,033 
                          
Forwards position, net  (36,268) 198,835  (164,334) (1,767) 1,534,948  (1,351,414) (116,899) 66,635 
Currency swaps position, net  (2,854,724) 1,054,037    (1,800,687) 281,672  (281,672)    
Cross currency swaps position, net  (1,229,834) 578,389  (313,022) (964,467) (787,355) 692,525  (57,715) (152,545)
Options, net  (32,123) 32,123      25,071  (25,071)    
                          
Accounting hedge (investment abroad) (*)    490,385    490,385         
                          
Net monetary position  12,333,460  319,978  663,315  13,316,753  17,384,387  149,989  475,747  18,010,123 

 

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(*) As of December 31, 2020, an accounting hedge of a net investment abroad was carried out where part of our liability position in dollars related to the balance of the caption “bonds and notes issued”, see Note 17(iv), was designated as cover our permanent investment in Atlantic Security Holding Corporation. The hedged amount is approximately US$135.4 million, equivalent to S/490.3 million.

 

The Group manages foreign exchange risk by monitoring and controlling the currency position values exposed to changes in exchange rates. The Group measures its performance in soles. (since 2014 considering its change in functional currency, it was measured in U.S. Dollars before), so if the net foreign currency exchange position (U.S. Dollar) is positive, any depreciation of soles would positively affect the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position. The current position in a foreign currency comprises exchange rate-linked assets and liabilities in that currency. An institution’s open position in individual currencies comprises assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items denominated in the respective foreign currency for which the institution itself bears the risk; any appreciation/depreciation of the foreign exchange would affect the consolidated statement of income.

 

The Group’s net foreign exchange position is the sum of its positive open non-soles positions (net long position) less the sum of its negative open non-soles positions (net short position). Any depreciation/appreciation of the foreign exchange position would affect the consolidated statement of income. A currency mismatch would leave the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position vulnerable to a fluctuation of foreign currency (exchange rate shock).

 

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The table below shows the sensitivity analysis of the U.S. Dollar, the currency to which the Group had significant exposure as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 in its monetary assets and liabilities and its forecast cash flows. The analysis determines the effect of a reasonably possible variation of the exchange rate against Soles with all other variables held constant on the consolidated statement of income, before income tax. A negative amount in the table reflects a potential net reduction in the consolidated statement of income, while a positive amount reflects a net potential increase:

 

Currency rate sensitivity 

Change in

currency rates

   As of December 31, 2020   As of December 31, 2019 
   %   S/000   S/000 
Depreciation -            
Soles in relation to U.S. Dollar  5   15,237   7,142 
Soles in relation to U.S. Dollar  10   29,089   13,635 
             
Appreciation -            
Soles in relation to U.S. Dollar  5   (16,841)  (7,894)
Soles in relation to U.S. Dollar  10   (35,553)  (16,665)

 

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34.3Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its short-term payment obligations associated with its financial liabilities when they fall due and to replace funds when they are withdrawn. In this sense, the company that is facing a liquidity crisis would be failing to comply with the obligations to pay depositors and with commitments to lend or satisfy other operational cash needs.

 

The Group is exposed to daily cash requirements, interbank deposits, current accounts, time deposits, use of loans, guarantees and other requirements. The Management of the Group’s subsidiaries establishes limits for the minimum funds amount available to cover such cash withdrawals and on the minimum level of inter-bank and other borrowing facilities that should be in place to cover withdrawals at unexpected levels of demand. Sources of liquidity are regularly reviewed by the corresponding risk teams to maintain a wide diversification by currency, geography, type of funding, provider, producer and term.

 

The procedure to controlled the mismatching of the maturities and interest rates of assets and liabilities is fundamental to the management of the Group. It is unusual for banks to be completely matched, as transacted business is often based on uncertain terms and of different types. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability, but also increases liquidity risk, which generates exposure to potential losses.

 

Maturities of assets and liabilities and the ability to replace them, at an acceptable cost are important factors in assessing the liquidity of the Group.

 

A mismatch, in maturity of long-term illiquid assets against short-term liabilities, exposes the consolidated statement of financial position to risks related both to rollover and to interest rates. If liquid assets do not cover maturing debts, a consolidated statement of financial position is vulnerable to a rollover risk. Furthermore, a sharp increase in interest rates can dramatically increase the cost of rolling over short-term liabilities, leading to a rapid increase in debt cost. The contractual-maturity gap report is useful in showing liquidity characteristics.

 

Corporate policies have been implemented for liquidity risk management by the Group. These policies are consistent with the particular characteristics of each operating segment in which each of the Group companies operate. Risk Management heads set up limits and autonomy models to determine the adequate liquidity indicators to be managed.

 

Commercial banking and Microfinance:

 

Liquidity risk exposure in BCP Peru, BCP Bolivia, Mibanco and Mibanco Colombia is based on indicators such as the Internal Liquidity Coverage Ratio (RCLI, the Spanish acronym) which measures the amount of liquid assets available to meet cash outflows needs within a given stress scenario for a period of 30 days and the Internal Ratio of Stable Net Funding (RFNEI, the Spanish acronym), which is intended to guarantee that long-term assets are financed at least with a minimum number of stable liabilities within a prolonged liquidity crisis scenario and works as a minimum compliance mechanism that supplements the RCLI. The core limits of these indicators are 100% and any excess is presented in the Credicorp Treasury Risk Committee, Credicorp Risk Committee and the Assets Liabilities Committee (ALCO) of the respective subsidiary.

 

Insurances and Pensions:

 

Insurances: Liquidity risk management in Pacífico Grupo Asegurador follows a particular approach given the nature of the business. For annually renewable businesses, mainly general insurance, the emphasis of liquidity is focused on the quick availability of resources in the event of a systemic event (e.g. earthquake); for this purpose, there are minimum investment indicators in place relating to local cash/time deposits and foreign fixed-income instruments of high quality and liquidity.

 

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For long-term businesses such as Pacífico Seguros, given the nature of the products offered and the contractual relationship with customers (the liquidity risk is not material); the emphasis is on maintaining sufficient flow of assets and matching their maturities with maturities of obligations (mathematical technical reserves); for this purpose there are indicators that measure the asset/liability sufficiency and adequacy as well as calculations or economic capital subject to interest rate risk, this last under the methodology of Credicorp.

 

Pensions: Liquidity risk management in AFP Prima is carried out in a differentiated manner between the fund administrator and the funds being managed. Liquidity management regarding the fund administrator is focused on hedge meeting periodic operating expense needs, which are supported with the collection of commissions. The fund administering entity does not record unexpected outflows of liquidity.

 

Investment banking:

 

Liquidity risk in the Grupo Credicorp Capital principally affects the security brokerage. In managing this risk, limits of use of liquidity have been established as well as mismatching by dealing desk; follow-up on liquidity is performed on a daily basis for a short-term horizon covering the coming settlements. If short-term unmatched maturities are identified, repos are used. On the other hand, structural liquidity risk of Credicorp Capital is not significant given the low levels of debt, which is monitored regularly using financial planning tools.

 

In the case of Atlantic Security Bank, the risk liquidity management performs through indicators such as Internal Liquidity Coverage Ratio (RCLI, the Spanish acronym) and the Internal Ratio of Stable Net Funding (RFNEI, the Spanish acronym) with the core limits of 100% and any excess is presented in the Credicorp Treasury Risk Committee, Credicorp Risk Committee and the Assets Liabilities Committee (ALCO) of the respective subsidiary.

 

Companies perform a liquidity risk management using the liquidity Gap or contractual maturity Gap.

 

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The table below presents the cash flows payable by the Group by remaining contractual maturities (including future interest payments) at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows:

 

   2020   2019 
       From 1 to   From 3 to   From 1 to   Over 5           From 1 to   From 3 to   From 1 to   Over 5     
   Up to a month   3 months   12 months   5 years   Year   Total   Up to a month   3 months   12 months   5 years   Year   Total 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/000   S/000 
                                                 
Financial assets  47,587,613   33,012,127   47,692,934   89,394,618   47,041,495   264,728,787   35,352,840   22,105,919   49,635,736   63,189,798   42,676,791   212,961,084 
                                                 
Financial liabilities by type -                                                
Deposits and obligations  40,780,477   11,340,863   20,204,905   66,342,002   10,220,206   148,888,453   33,056,293   10,879,383   22,008,052   42,265,306   9,820,049   118,029,083 
Payables from reverse purchase agreements and security lendings and due to banks and correspondents  764,998   3,572,866   9,498,586   24,114,558   3,748,182   41,699,190   3,917,690   1,827,617   1,928,676   1,964,421   8,143,235   17,781,639 
Accounts payable to reinsurers  72,060   209,035   40,349   17,002      338,446   46,144   133,864   25,838   10,888      216,734 
Financial liabilities designated at fair                                                
  value through profit or loss  561,602               561,602   493,700               493,700 
Bonds and notes issued  3   432,446   1,259,147   14,103,090   626,680   16,421,366   549,434   149,009   2,138,869   11,255,465   2,709,880   16,802,657 
Lease liabilities  37,557   31,718   109,969   425,566   173,744   778,554   10,857   21,751   96,013   434,797   468,213   1,031,631 
Other liabilities  2,507,012   262,080   198,629   302,056   1,271,750   4,541,527   2,719,050   285,956   347,590   217,701   1,200,736   4,771,033 
Total liabilities  44,723,709   15,849,008   31,311,585   105,304,274   16,040,562   213,229,138   40,793,168   13,297,580   26,545,038   56,148,578   22,342,113   159,126,477 
                                                 
Derivative financial liabilities -                                                
Contractual amounts receivable (Inflows)  548,397   1,309,229   574,501   1,075,567   1,003,295   4,510,989   921,774   722,448   1,244,120   966,488   966,870   4,821,700 
Contractual amounts payable (outflows)  117,572   1,032,719   429,197   1,206,819   951,855   3,738,162   501,611   435,484   787,985   1,224,424   983,394   3,932,898 
Total liabilities  430,825   276,510   145,304   (131,252)  51,440   772,827   420,163   286,964   456,135   (257,936)  (16,524)  888,802 
                                                 

 

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34.4Operational risk -

 

Operational risk is the possibility of the occurrence of losses arising from inadequate processes, human error, failure of information technology, relations with third parties or external events. Operational risks can, lead to financial losses and have legal or regulatory compliance consequences, but exclude strategic or reputational risk (with the exception of companies under Colombian regulations, where reputational risk is included in operational risk).

 

Operational risks are grouped into internal fraud, external fraud, labor relations and job security, relations with customers, business products and practices, damages to material assets, business and systems interruption, and failures in process execution, delivery and management of processes.

 

One of the Group’s pillars, is to develop an efficient risk culture, and to achieve this, it records operational risks and their respective process controls. The risk map permits their monitoring, prioritization and proposed treatment according to established governance. Likewise carries out an active cybersecurity and fraud prevention management, aligned with the best international practices.

 

The business continuity management system enables the establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving of business continuity based on best practices and regulatory requirements. The Group implements recovery strategies for the resources that support important products and services of the organization, which will be periodically tested to measure the effectiveness of the strategy.

 

In the management of operational risk, cybersecurity, fraud prevention and business continuity, corporate guidelines are used, and methodologies and best practices are shared among the Group’s companies.

 

The management of information security is carried out through a systemic process, documented and known by the entire organization under the best practices and regulatory requirements. The Group designs and develops the guidelines described in the policy and procedures to have strategies for availability, privacy and integrity of the information assets of the organization.

 

Finally, it is incorporated as a mechanism of recovery in front of the materialization of operational risks, the management of the Transfer of Non-Financial Risks, mainly through Insurance Policies contracted individually or corporately in the local and international market, which cover losses due to fraud, civil and professional liability, cyber risks, damage to physical assets, among others. The insurance design is in accordance with the Group’s main operating risks, the coverage needs of key areas and the organization’s risk appetite, constantly seeking efficiencies in the cost of policies, working together with the insurers that make up the Group and the most important insurance/reinsurance brokers in the international market.

 

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34.5Cybersecurity -

 

Credicorp focuses its efforts on the most cost-efficient strategies to reduce exposure to cybersecurity risk; thereby comply the Group’s risk appetite. To achieve it, different levels of controls are applied adapted to the different areas and potentially exposed companies. For this reason, it maintains an important investment program, which allows it to have the technologies and processes necessary to keep the Group’s operations and assets safe.

 

As part of cybersecurity management, the Group has lines of action that allow mitigating this risk and, at the corporate level, it is established implementation priorities and improvements in accordance with the different realities of the companies. These lines of work are:

 

-Cybersecurity maturity according to the FFIEC reference framework, allows defining the guide for the implementation of cybersecurity controls adjusted to each of the Group’s companies.

 

-The policies and guidelines make it possible to standardize the levels of compliance with cybersecurity controls in each of the Group’s companies.

 

-The aim of the awareness programs is to generate a culture of cybersecurity in all the Group’s companies. For this, constant training is carried out.

 

-The cybersecurity indicators that indicate the effectiveness of the processes in terms of the periodic evaluations carried out in each of the Group’s companies.

 

-The governance of suppliers that ensures the deployment of the Group’s policies to third parties. In other words, when a supplier wishes to interconnect digitally with any of the Group’s companies.

 

-The implementation of security technologies, which seeks to cover said risks according to the threat trend and the risk profile of each company in the Group.

 

-The “Tabletop” tests that help to identify the level of response of the Group’s collaborators, through incident simulation tests.

 

-Cybersecurity risk management that allows for a response work plan to address cyber risks through periodic evaluations of each of the applications of each Group company.

 

Finally, it should be noted that the new normality has required us to re-establish priorities in the controls to be implemented and to deepen the improvements in the processes; for example, we carry out awareness campaigns for collaborators focused on precautions in remote work, identification of phishing, among others.

 

34.6Corporate Security and Cybercrime -

 

The Group, as part of non-financial risk management, implements policies, procedures and actions that safeguard the safety of employees, customers and assets of the organization. In addition, it protects the institution against incidents of fraud, security and reputational risk. Likewise, it fosters a culture of prevention, which allows minimizing the risks of fraud and security. Finally, it has established a solid relationship with stakeholders and Financial Institutions in the region in search of implementing best practices for the benefit of its clients.

 

Part of fraud and security management is to have a integral security scheme called BSIM (Banking Security Integral Model), which includes the variables of prevention, detection, response and recovery. The BSIM has 6 strategic axes: Training and training for internal/external clients, fraud and security risk assessments (COSO), business support through early alerts, continuous monitoring and reporting, specialized forensic investigation and cyber-intelligence.

 

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Likewise, there is a second line of defense scheme focused on generating a integral vision of fraud and security risks. With a preventive approach, there are last generation technological tools to support this task. Likewise, there are advanced analysis models for risk profiling to the detection of internal fraud and the implementation of tools to detect anomalous behaviors

 

34.7Model Risk -

 

The Group uses models for different purposes such as credit admission, capital calculation, behavior, provisions, market risk, liquidity, among others.

 

Model risk is defined as the probability of loss resulting from decisions (credit, market, among others) based on the use of poorly designed and/or poorly implemented models. The sources that generate this risk are mainly: deficiencies in data, errors in the model (from design to implementation), use of the model.

 

The management of model risk is proportional to the importance of each model. In this sense, a concept of “tiering” (measurement system that orders the models depending to the importance according to the impact on the business) is defined as the main attribute to synthesize the level of importance or relevance of a model, from which is determined the intensity of the model risk management processes to be followed.

 

Model risk management is structured around a set of processes known as the life cycle of the model. The definition of phases of the life cycle of the model in the Group is detailed below: Identification, Planning, Development, Internal Validation, Approval, Implementation and use, and Monitoring and control

 

34.8Risk of the insurance activity -

 

The principal risk the Group faces under insurance contracts is that the actual claims and benefit payments or the timing thereof, differ from expectations. This is influenced by the frequency of claims, severity of claims, actual benefits paid and subsequent development of long-term claims. Therefore, the objective of the Group is to ensure that sufficient reserves are available to cover these liabilities.

 

The above risk exposure is mitigated by diversification across a large portfolio of insurance contracts and by having different lines of business. The variability of risks is also improved by careful selection and implementation of underwriting strategy guidelines, as well as the use of reinsurance arrangements. The Group’s placement of reinsurance is diversified so that it is neither dependent on a single reinsurer nor are the operations of the Group substantially dependent upon any single reinsurance contract.

 

Life insurance contracts -

 

The main risks that the Group is exposed to are mortality, morbidity, longevity, investment yield and flow, losses arising from policies due to the expense incurred being different than expected, and the policyholder decision; all of which, do not vary significantly in relation to the location of the risk insured by the Group, type of risk insured or industry.

 

The Group’s underwriting strategy is designed to ensure that risks are well diversified in terms of type of risk and level of insured benefits. This is achieved through diversification across insurable risks, the use of medical screening in order to ensure that pricing takes account of current health conditions and family medical history, regular review of actual claims experience and product pricing, as well as detailed claims handling procedures. Underwriting limits are in place to enforce appropriate risk selection criteria. For example, the Group has the right not to renew individual policies, it can impose deductibles and it has the right to reject the payment of fraudulent claims.

 

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For contracts when death or disability is the insured risk, the significant factors that could increase the overall frequency of claims are epidemics, widespread changes in lifestyle and natural disasters, resulting in more claims than expected.

 

For retirement, survival and disability annuities contracts, the most significant factor is continuing improvement in medical science and social conditions that increase longevity.

 

Management has performed a sensitivity analysis of the technical reserve estimates, Note 16(c).

 

Non-life insurance contracts (general insurance and healthcare) -

 

The Group mainly issues the following types of non-life general insurance contracts: automobile, technical branches, business and healthcare insurances. Healthcare contracts provide medical expense cover to policyholders. Risks under non-life insurance policies usually cover 12 months.

 

For general insurance contracts the most significant risks arise from climate changes, natural disasters and other type of damages. For healthcare contracts the most significant risks arise from lifestyle changes, epidemics and medical science and technology improvements.

 

Most of these risks do not vary significantly in relation to the location of the risk insured by the Group, type of risk insured or industry.

 

The above risk exposures are mitigated by diversification across a large portfolio of insurance contracts. The variability of risk is improved by careful selection and implementation of underwriting strategies, which are designed to ensure that risks are diversified in terms of type of risks and level of insured benefits. This is achieved, in various cases, through diversification across industry sectors and geography. Furthermore, strict claim review policies to assess all new and ongoing claims and in process of settlement, regular detailed review of claims handling procedures and frequent investigation of possible fraudulent claims are all policies and procedures put in place to reduce the Group’s risk exposure. Insurance contracts also entitle the Group to pursue third parties for payment of some or all costs. Also, the Group actively manages and promptly pursues claims, in order to reduce its exposure to unpredictable future developments that can negatively impact the Group.

 

The Group has also limited its exposure by imposing maximum claim amounts on certain contracts as well as the use of reinsurance arrangements in order to limit its exposure to catastrophic events.

 

Credit risk of the insurance activity –

 

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss to the other party by failing to discharge the total obligation at maturity.

 

The following policies and procedures are in place to mitigate the Group’s exposure to credit risk:

 

-The Group sets the maximum amounts and limits that may be granted to corporate counterparties according to their long- term credit ratings.

 

-Credit risk from customer balances related to non-payment of premiums or contributions, will only persist during the grace period specified in the policy document or trust deed until the policy is paid up or terminated. Commissions paid to intermediaries are netted off against amounts receivable from them in order to reduce the risk of doubtful accounts.

 

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-Reinsurance is placed with counterparties that have a good credit rating and concentration of risk is avoided by following guidelines in respect of counterparties’ limits which are set each year by the Board of Directors and are subject to regular reviews. At each reporting date, Management performs an assessment of creditworthiness of reinsurers and updates the reinsurance contracts strategy, determining whether the need exists to establish an allowance for impairment.

 

-A Group policy setting out the assessment and determination of what constitutes credit risk for the Group is in place, its compliance is monitored and exposures and breaches are reported to the Group risk committee. The policy is regularly reviewed for pertinence and for changes in the risk environment.

 

-The Group issues Investment Link life insurance contracts whereby the policyholder bears the investment risk on the financial assets held in the Company’s investment portfolio as the policy benefits are directly linked to the value of the assets in the portfolio. Therefore, the Group has no material credit risk on Investment Link financial assets.

 

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34.9Capital management -

 

The Group maintains an actively managed capital base to cover risks inherent in its business. The adequacy of the Group’s capital is monitored using, among other measures, the rules and ratios established by the SBS, the supervising authority of its major subsidiaries and for consolidation purposes. Furthermore, capital management responds to market expectations in relation to the solvency of the Group and to support the growth of the businesses considered in the strategic planning. In this way, the capital maintained by the Group enables it to assume unexpected losses in normal conditions and conditions of severe stress.

 

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are: (i) to comply with the capital requirements set by the regulators of the markets where the entities within the Group operate; (ii) to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern so that it can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders; and (iii) to maintain a strong capital base to support the development of its business, in line with the limits and tolerances established in the declaration of Risk Appetite.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the regulatory capital for the subsidiaries engaged in financial and insurance activities amounted to approximately S/ 28,969.3 million and S/ 25,732 million, respectively. The regulatory capital has been determined in accordance with SBS regulations in force as of said dates. Under the SBS regulations, the Group’s regulatory capital exceeds by approximately S/ 7,973.9 million the minimum regulatory capital required as of December 31, 2019 (approximately S/ 4,151.6 million as of December 31, 2019).

 

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34.10 Fair values –

 

a)Financial instruments recorded at fair value and fair value hierarchy –

 

The following table analyses financial instruments measured at fair value at the reporting date, by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorized. The amounts are based on the values recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position:

 

       2020   2019 
   Note   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
        S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Financial assets                                             
Derivative financial instruments:                                             
Currency swaps            323,425        323,425        411,656        411,656 
Interest rate swaps            600,718        600,718        269,219        269,219 
Foreign currency forwards            256,891        256,891        306,148        306,148 
Cross currency swaps            28,096        28,096        98,585        98,585 
Foreign exchange options            2,673        2,673        6,489        6,489 
Futures            2,694        2,694        10        10 
    13(b)        1,214,497        1,214,497        1,092,107        1,092,107 
                                              
Investments at fair value through profit of loss   6(a)    3,186,413    2,543,159    737,899    6,467,471    2,320,141    786,477    744,144    3,850,762 
Financial assets at fair value through profit of loss   8    808,182    15,088        823,270    558,471    62,073        620,544 
                                              
Investments at fair value through other  comprehensive income:                                             
Debt Instruments                                             
Corporate bonds        5,199,696    8,220,732        13,420,428    3,171,451    5,621,363    939    8,793,753 
Certificates of deposit BCRP            15,364,282        15,364,282        8,665,272        8,665,272 
Government treasury bonds        11,615,890    811,526        12,427,416    6,194,116    620,465        6,814,581 
Securitization instruments        53    751,383        751,436        629,818        629,818 
Negotiable certificates of deposit            898,277        898,277        377,296        377,296 
Subordinated bonds        39,047    174,250        213,297    29,778    135,609        165,387 
Other instruments            166,203        166,203        177,417        177,417 
Equity instruments        182,943    304,291    15,316    502,550    239,555    320,579    19,065    579,199 
    6(b)    17,037,629    26,690,944    15,316    43,743,889    9,634,900    16,547,819    20,004    26,202,723 
                                              
Total financial assets        21,032,224    30,463,688    753,215    52,249,127    12,513,512    18,488,476    764,148    31,766,136 
                                              
Financial liabilities                                             
Derivatives financial instruments:                                             
Interest rate swaps            644,122        644,122        365,774        365,774 
Currency swaps            181,454        181,454        366,545        366,545 
Foreign currency forwards            257,999        257,999        246,960        246,960 
Cross currency swaps            115,475        115,475        54,775        54,775 
Foreign exchange options            3,547        3,547        6,089        6,089 
Futures            2,616        2,616        139        139 
    13(b)        1,205,213        1,205,213        1,040,282        1,040,282 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss            561,602        561,602        493,700        493,700 
Total financial liabilities            1,766,815        1,766,815        1,533,982        1,533,982 

 

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Financial instruments included in the Level 1 category are those that are measured on the basis of quotations obtained in an active market. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service or regulatory agency and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis.

 

Financial instruments included in the Level 2 category are those that are measured on the basis of observable market factors. This category includes instruments valued using: quoted prices for similar instruments, either in active or less active markets and other valuation techniques (models) where all significant inputs are directly or indirectly observable based on market data.

 

Following is a description of how fair value is determined for the main Group’s financial instruments where valuation techniques were used with inputs based on market data which incorporate Credicorp’s estimates on the assumptions that market participants would use for measuring these financial instruments:

 

-Valuation of derivative financial instruments -

 

Interest rate swaps, currency swaps and forward exchange contracts are measured by using valuation techniques where inputs are based on market data. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs, including the credit quality of counterparties, spot exchange rates, forward rates and interest rate curves. Options are valued using well-known, widely accepted valuation models.

 

A credit valuation adjustment (CVA) is applied to the “Over-The-Counter” derivative exposures to take into account the counterparty’s risk of default when measuring the fair value of the derivative. CVA is the mark-to market cost of protection required to hedge credit risk from counterparties in this type of derivatives portfolio. CVA is calculated by multiplying the probability of default (PD), the loss given default (LGD) and the expected exposure (EE) at the time of default.

 

A debit valuation adjustment (DVA) is applied to include the Group’s own credit risk in the fair value of derivatives (that is the risk that the Group might default on its contractual obligations), using the same methodology as for CVA.

 

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As of December 31, 2020, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/ 1,214.5 million and S/ 1,205.2 million respectively, See Note 13(b), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/ 8.3 million and S/ 18.6 million respectively. The net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/ 3.5 million of loss. As of December 31, 2019, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/ 1,092.1 million and S/ 1,040.3 million, respectively, See Note 13(b), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/ 12.6 million and S/ 14.0 million, respectively. Also, the net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/3.2 million of profit.

 

-Valuation of debt securities classified in the category “at fair value through other comprehensive income” and included in level 2 -

 

Valuation of certificates of deposit BCRP, corporate, leasing, subordinated bonds and Government treasury bonds are measured calculating their Net Present Values (NPV) through discounted cash flows, using appropriate and relevant zero coupon rate curves to discount cash flows in the respective currency and considering observable current market transactions.

 

Certificates of deposit BCRP (CD BCRP) are securities issued at a discount in order to regulate the liquidity of the financial system. They are placed mainly through public auction or direct placement, are freely negotiable by their holders in the Peruvian secondary market and may be used as collateral in Repurchase Agreement Transactions of Securities with the BCRP.

 

Other debt instruments are measured using valuation techniques based on assumptions supported by prices from observable current market transactions, obtained via pricing services. Nevertheless, when prices have not been determined in an active market, fair values are based on broker quotes and assets that are valued using models whereby the majority of assumptions are market observable.

 

-Valuation of financial instruments included in level 3 -

 

These are measured using valuation techniques (internal models), based on assumptions that are not supported by transaction prices observable in the market for the same instrument, nor based on available market data.

 

In this regard, no significant differences were noted between the estimated fair values and the respective carrying amounts.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the net unrealized loss of Level 3 financial instruments amounted to S/7.2 million and S/ 1.9 million, respectively. During 2020 and 2019, changes in the carrying amount of Level 3 financial instruments have not been significant since there were no purchases, issuances, settlements or any other significant movements or transfers from level 3 to Level 1 or Level 2 or vice versa.

 

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b)Financial instruments not measured at fair value -

 

We present below the disclosure of the comparison between the carrying amounts and fair values of the financial instruments, which are not measured at fair value, presented in the consolidated statement of financial position by level of the fair value hierarchy:

 

   2020   2019 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value   Book value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value   Book value 
   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000)   S/(000) 
Assets                                                  
Cash and due from banks       36,752,994        36,752,994    36,752,994        25,986,762        25,986,762    25,986,762 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing       2,394,302        2,394,302    2,394,302        4,288,524        4,288,524    4,288,524 
Investments at amortized cost   5,552,020    113,992        5,666,012    4,962,382    3,772,509    124,222        3,896,731    3,477,046 
Loans, net       127,761,125        127,761,125    127,761,125        110,485,717        110,485,717    110,485,717 
Premiums and other policies receivable       937,223        937,223    937,223        838,731        838,731    838,731 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers       919,419        919,419    919,419        791,704        791,704    791,704 
Due from customers on acceptances       455,343        455,343    455,343        535,222        535,222    535,222 
Other assets       1,823,556        1,823,556    1,823,556        1,700,861        1,700,861    1,700,861 
Total   5,552,020    171,157,954        176,709,974    176,006,344    3,772,509    144,751,743        148,524,252    148,104,567 
                                                   
Liabilities                                                  
Deposits and obligations       142,365,502        142,365,502    142,365,502        112,005,385        112,005,385    112,005,385 
Payables on repurchase agreements and securities lending       27,923,617        27,923,617    27,923,617        7,678,016        7,678,016    7,678,016 
Due to Banks and correspondents and other entities       6,327,779        6,327,779    5,978,257        9,032,177        9,032,177    8,841,732 
Banker’s acceptances outstanding       455,343        455,343    455,343        535,222        535,222    535,222 
Payable to reinsurers and coinsurers       338,446        338,446    338,446        216,734        216,734    216,734 
Lease liabilities       750,578        750,578    750,578        830,153        830,153    830,153 
Bond and notes issued       17,264,023        17,264,023    16,319,407        15,638,835        15,638,835    14,946,363 
Other liabilities       3,273,754        3,273,754    3,273,754        3,206,544        3,206,544    3,206,544 
Total       198,699,042        198,699,042    197,404,904        149,143,066        149,143,066    148,260,149 

 

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The methodologies and assumptions used by the Group to determine fair values depend on the terms and risk characteristics of the various financial instruments and include the following:

 

(i)Long-term fixed-rate and variable-rate loans are evaluated by the Group based on parameters such as interest rates, specific country risk factors, and individual creditworthiness of the customer and the risk characteristics of the financed project. Based on this evaluation, allowances are taken into account for the incurred losses of these loans. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the carrying amounts of loans, net of allowances, were not materially different from their calculated fair values.

 

(ii)Assets for which fair values approximate their carrying value - For financial assets and financial liabilities that are liquid or have a short term maturity (less than three months) it is assumed that the carrying amounts approximate to their fair values. This assumption is also applied to demand deposits, savings accounts without a specific maturity and variable rate financial instruments.

 

(iii)Fixed rate financial instruments - The fair value of fixed rate financial assets and liabilities carried at amortized cost are estimated by comparing market interest rates when they were first recognized with current market rates offered for similar financial instruments. The estimated fair value of fixed interest bearing deposits is based on discounted cash flows using prevailing market interest rates for financial instruments with similar credit risk and maturity. For quoted debt issued the fair values are calculated based on quoted market prices. When quoted market prices are not available, a discounted cash flow model is used based on a current interest rate yield curve appropriate for the remaining term to maturity.

 

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34.11Fiduciary activities, management of funds and pension funds -

 

The Group provides custody, trustee, investment management and advisory services to third parties; therefore, the Group makes allocations and purchase and sale decisions in relation to a wide range of financial instruments. Assets that are held in a fiduciary capacity are not included in these consolidated financial statements. These services give rise to the risk that the Group will be accused of mismanagement or under-performance.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the value of the net assets under administration off the balance sheet (in millions of soles) is as follows:

 

   2020   2019 
Pension funds   49,582    53,912 
Investment funds and mutual funds   52,174    43,635 
Equity managed   25,273    18,387 
Bank trusts   5,529    4,834 
Total   132,558    120,768 

 

35COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Legal claim contingencies -

 

i)Madoff Trustee Litigation -

 

In September 2011, the Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS) and the substantively consolidated estate of Bernard L. Madoff (the Madoff Trustee) filed a complaint (the Madoff Complaint) against Credicorp’s subsidiary ASB in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). The Madoff Complaint seeks recovery of approximately US$120.0 million in principal amount, which is alleged to be equal to the amount of redemptions between the end of 2004 and the beginning of 2005 of ASB-managed Atlantic U.S. Blue Chip Fund assets invested in Fairfield Sentry Limited (Fairfield Sentry), together with fees, costs, interest and expenses. The Madoff Complaint seeks the recovery of these redemptions from ASB as “subsequent transfers” or “avoided transfers” from BLMIS to Fairfield Sentry that Fairfield Sentry in turn subsequently transferred to ASB. The Madoff Trustee has filed similar “clawback” actions against numerous other alleged “subsequent transferees” that invested in Fairfield Sentry and its sister entities, which, in turn, invested in and redeemed funds from BLMIS.

 

There has been significant briefing on issues related to these Madoff Trustee actions, and these cases have been pending for many years. In November 2016, the Bankruptcy Court issued a Memorandum Decision Regarding Claims to Recover Foreign Subsequent Transfers (the Memorandum Decision) holding that the recovery of certain subsequent foreign transfers is barred under the doctrine of comity and/or extraterritoriality, and it dismissed the claims brought by the Madoff Trustee against a number of parties, including ASB. In March 2017, the Madoff Trustee filed an appeal (the Appeal) of the Memorandum Decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which reversed the Dismissal Order and remanded the matter to the Bankruptcy Court (the Second Circuit Opinion). In April 2019, the defendant-appellees, including ASB, filed, and the Second Circuit granted, a motion to stay the issuance of the mandate pending the filing of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the United States Supreme Court. The petition for a writ of certiorari was filed in the United States Supreme Court in August 2019. The mentioned petition was denied by the Supreme Court in June 2020. Following the denial of the petition for writ of certiorari, the judgment for dismissal by the Bankruptcy Court was vacated and the matter was remanded back to the Bankruptcy Court. The case now remains pending in the Bankruptcy Court. The management believes that ASB has other defenses against the Madoff Trustee’s claims alleged in the Madoff Complaint.

 

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ii)Fairfield Liquidator Litigation -

 

In April 2012, Fairfield Sentry (In Liquidation) and its representative, Kenneth Krys (the Fairfield Liquidator), filed a complaint against ASB (the Fairfield Complaint) in the Bankruptcy Court (the Fairfield v. ASB Adversary Proceeding). The Fairfield Complaint seeks to recover US$115.2 million in principal amount from ASB, representing the amount of ASB’s redemptions of certain investments in Fairfield Sentry, together with fees, costs, interest and expenses. These are essentially the same funds that the Madoff Trustee seeks to recover in the Madoff Trustee litigation described above. After the Fairfield Complaint was filed, the Bankruptcy Court procedurally consolidated the Fairfield V. ASB Adversary Proceeding with other adversary actions brought by the Fairfield Liquidator against former investors in Fairfield Sentry.

 

Similar to the Madoff Trustee litigation described above, the Fairfield V. ASB Adversary Proceeding and related adversary actions have been pending for many years. In October 2016, the Fairfield Liquidator filed a Motion for Leave to Amend (the Motion for Leave) various complaints, including the Fairfield Complaint. Certain defendants, including ASB, filed a motion to dismiss (the Motion to Dismiss) and a consolidated memorandum of law (i) in opposition to the Motion for Leave and (ii) in support of the Motion to Dismiss. In December 2018, the Bankruptcy Court entered a memorandum decision granting in part and denying in part the Motion to Dismiss and the Motion for Leave (the Memorandum Decision). In March 2019, the Fairfield Liquidator submitted a form of a stipulated order dismissing the adversary proceeding against ASB (the Dismissal Order), as directed by the Bankruptcy Court, but filed notices of appeal, including of the dismissal of the claims asserted against ASB and other defendants, in May 2019. The appeal remains pending.

 

The management believes that ASB has substantial defenses against the Fairfield Liquidator’s claims alleged in the Amended Complaint and the Fairfield Liquidator’s appeal.and denying in part the Motion to Dismiss and the Motion for Leave (the Memorandum Decision). In March 2019, the Fairfield Liquidator submitted a form of a stipulated order dismissing the adversary proceeding against ASB (the Dismissal Order), as directed by the Bankruptcy Court, but filed notices of appeal, including of the dismissal of the claims asserted against ASB and other defendants, in May 2019. The appeal remains pending.

 

iii)Government Investigations -

 

The former Chairman and the current Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Credicorp, in their respective capacities as Chairman of the Board and as a director of BCP Stand-alone, were summoned as witnesses by Peruvian prosecutors, along with 26 other Peruvian business leaders, to testify in connection with a judicial investigation that is being carried out regarding contributions made to the electoral campaign of a political party in the 2011 Peruvian presidential elections. Our former Chairman testified on November 18, 2019, and our current Vice Chairman testified on December 9, 2019. The former Chairman informed prosecutors that in 2010 and 2011 Credicorp made donations totaling US$3.65 million to the Fujimori 2011 campaign (in total amounts of US$1.7 million in 2010 and US$1.95 million in 2011). These contributions were made in coordination with the General Manager of Credicorp at that time. While the amount of these contributions exceeded the limits then permitted under Peruvian electoral law, the law in place at that time provided no sanction for contributors, and instead only for the recipient of the campaign contribution.

 

In addition, the former Chairman informed prosecutors that in 2016, three subsidiaries of Credicorp (BCP Stand-alone, Mibanco and Grupo Pacifico) made donations totaling S/711,000 (approximately US$200,000) to the Peruanos Por el Kambio campaign. These contributions were made in compliance both with Peruvian electoral law and with Credicorp’s own political contributions guidelines, adopted in 2015. These guidelines provided details on the procedures for obtaining approval for contributions and outlined the specific required conditions for transparent contributions.

 

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The Peruvian Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (’SMV’ for its Spanish acronym) has initiated a sanctioning process against Credicorp, for not having disclosed to the market, in due course, the contributions made to political campaigns in the years 2011 and 2016. The Peruvian Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (SMV) also has initiated a sanctioning process against three subsidiaries of Credicorp (BCP Stand-alone, Mibanco and Grupo Pacifico), for not having disclosed to the market, in due course, the contributions made to political campaigns in connection with the 2016 presidential elections. The SMV may impose pecuniary sanctions (fines) on Credicorp and these three subsidiaries as a consequence of these sanctioning processes.

 

The Peruvian Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFPs (SBS for its Spanish acronym) conducted a special analysis regarding the political contributions case at three subsidiaries of Credicorp (BCP Stand-alone, Mibanco and Grupo Pacifico), with which these subsidiaries have cooperated. The SBS has initiated a sanctioning process against BCP on August 5, 2020. BCP responded on August 25, 2020. The SBS resolution is currently pending. The SBS may impose pecuniary sanctions (fines) on BCP as a consequence of this sanctioning process.

 

Credicorp believes that neither the contributions disclosed by our former Chairman and our current Vice Chairman in recent months nor the related SMV and SBS sanctioning processes pose a significant risk of material liability to the Company. Furthermore, Credicorp does not believe that either will have material effect on the Company’s business, financial position or profitability.

 

36EVENTS OCURRED AFTER THE REPORT PERIOD

 

The subsidiary Mibanco, Banco de la Microempresa S.A. agreed, at its General Shareholders’ Meeting held on February 4, 2021, to reduce the Capital Stock and Additional Capital for a total of S/400.0 million, to constitute voluntary provisions in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Official Letter SBS No. 42138-2020 issued by the SBS in December 2020. This reduction is subject to the SBS approval, which is pending to date.

 

This operation will not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of Credicorp Ltd. and Subsidiaries since the provision for loan losses for the portfolio is estimated in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.

 

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