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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of financial risk management [Abstract]  
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32
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
 
The Group’s activities involve principally the use of financial instruments, including derivatives. The Group 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, including derivatives, to take advantage of market movements in equities, bonds, currencies and interest rates.
 
Given the Group’s activities, it has a framework for risk appetite, a corner stone of our management. Our risk management processes involve continuous identification, measurement and monitoring. The Group is exposed, principally, to operating risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk, strategic risk and insurance technical risk. Finally, we report 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 is 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)
Board of Directors Credicorp -
 
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall risk management approach and for the approval of the levels of risk appetite that the Group is prepared to assume. Furthermore, it approves the guidelines and policies for Integral Risk Management. On the other hand, the Board establishes an organizational culture which emphasizes the importance of risk management, oversees the internal control system and ensures the adequate performance of the compliance function.
 
Board of Group Companies –
 
The Board of each of the Group companies is responsible for aligning the risk management established by the Board of Credicorp with the context of each one of them. For that, it establishes a framework for risk appetite, policies and guidelines.
 
(ii)
Risk Committee -
 
It represents the Board of Credicorp in risk management decision-making. 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 establishing principles, policies and general limits.
 
The Risk Committee is presided by a Board member of Credicorp, it is also consists of a second member of the Board of Credicorp, a Board member of BCP, the General Manager of BCP, the Central Manager of Planning and Finance of BCP, the Central Risk Manager of BCP and the Manager of Risk Management of BCP CFO.
 
In addition to effectively managing all the risks, the Risk Committee is supported by the following committees which report on a monthly basis all relevant changes or issues relating to the risks being managed:
 
Credit Risk Committee -
 
The Credit Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing the tolerance level of the credit risk appetite and the limits of exposure. As well as also proposing credit risk management norms and policies within the framework of governance and the organization for the integral management of credit risk. Furthermore, it proposes the approval of any changes to the functions described above and important findings to the Risk Committee.
 
Treasury and ALM (Asset Liability Management) Risk Committee -
 
The Treasury and ALM Risk Committee is responsible for analyzing and proposing the risk appetite and exposure level of the Treasury. It also proposes the guidelines and policies for the Treasury Risk Management and ALM, within the framework of governance and organization for the integral management of market risks. Furthermore, it is responsible for proposing the approval of any changes in the functions described above and for reporting any finding to the Risk Committee.
 
Operational Risk Committee -
 
The Operational Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing the tolerance level, the appetite for operational risk and the limits of exposure. It also proposes the norms and policies for the management of operational risks and the mechanisms for the implementation of corrective actions within the governance framework. Furthermore, it proposes the approval of any changes to the functions described above and reports any finding to the Risk Committee.
 
(iii)
Central Risk Management -
 
The Central Risk Management is responsible for implementing policies, procedures, methodologies and actions to identify, measure, monitor, mitigate, report and control the different types of risks to which the Group is exposed. Also, it participates in the design and definition of the strategic plans of the business units to ensure that they are framed within the risk appetite metrics approved by the Group’s Board of Directors of Credicorp.
 
The Central Risk Management is divided into the following areas:
 
Credit Division -
 
The Credit Division is responsible for ensuring the quality of the wholesale banking portfolio in accordance with the Group’s risk strategy and appetite on the basis of an efficient management of the lending process relying on well-defined lending policies and highly trained personnel with best lending practices.
 
Risk Management Division -
 
The Risk Management Division is responsible for ensuring that policies and risk management policies established by the Board of Directors are complied with and monitored. Supervise the process of risk management and coordinate the risk response with the companies of Credicorp involved in the whole process. It also has the task of informing Senior Management regarding: global exposure and by type of risk, as well as the specific exposure of each of the Group’s companies.
 
The Risk Management Division consists of the following units: The Operational Risk and Insurance Risk Management Department, the Credit and Corporate Management Risk Department, Market Risk Management Department, Global Risk Management, Internal Validation and Risk Management Methodology and Modelling.
 
Retail Banking Risk Division -
 
This division is responsible for ensuring the quality of the retail portfolio and the development of credit policies that are consistent with the overall guidelines and policies set by the Board of Credicorp.
 
Treasury Risk Management –
 
The Treasury Risk Management is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Treasury Division with risk measurement methodologies and limits approved by the Risk Committee. Also, it is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of hedge derivatives and the valuation of investments.
 
(iv)
Internal Audit Division and Compliance Division -
 
The Internal Audit Division is in charge of monitoring on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of the risk management function of the Group, verifying compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the policies, objectives and guidelines set by the Board of Directors. On the other hand, it evaluates the sufficiency and level of integration of the 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 Compliance Division is responsible for ensuring applicable laws and regulations and the internal Code of Ethics are adhered to.
 
b)
Risk measurement and reporting systems -
 
Credicorp has independent databases that are subsequently integrated through corporate reports. These reports enable it to monitor at an aggregate and detailed level, the different types of risks to which each company is exposed. The system provides it the ability to comply with the needs for revision of the risk appetite requested by the above-mentioned committees and areas; as well as also complying with regulatory requirements.
 
c)
Risk mitigation -
 
Depending on the type of risk, the Group uses mitigating instruments to reduce its exposure, such as guarantees, derivatives, controls, 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 -
 
In the different subsidiaries of the Group, the respective Boards approve the risk appetite framework to define the maximum level of risk that the organization is willing to take in seeking to accomplish its strategic and financial objectives. This Risk Appetite framework is based on primary and secondary objectives:
 
Primary objectives are intended to preserve the strategic pillars of the organization, defined as solvency, liquidity, profit and growth, stability of results and balance structure.
 
Secondary 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: It makes explicit the general principles and the qualitative declarations which complement the Bank’s risk strategy.
 
-
Metrics scorecard: These are used to define the levels of risk exposure in the different strategic pillars.
 
-
Limits: Allows to take over the risk-taking process within the tolerance established by the Board. They also provide accountability for the risk-taking process and define guidelines regarding the target risk profile.
 
-
Government of the risk appetite process: Seeks to guarantee compliance of the framework through the different roles and responsibilities assigned to the units involved.
 
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, political or other conditions.
 
In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the policies and procedures include specific guidelines to guarantee a diversified portfolio.
 
32.1
Credit 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 similar risks to direct loans. Likewise, credit risk arises from derivative financial instruments showing positive fair values. Finally, all exposure to credit risk (direct or indirect) is mitigated by the control processes and policies.
 
As part of the management of this type of risk, Credicorp assigns impairment provisions for its loan portfolio at the date of the statement of financial position.
 
The Group defines the levels of credit risk assumed 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.
 
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. Some 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 collaterize with guarantees part of the loan portfolio. 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, collaterals include, among others, mortgages over residential properties; liens over business assets such as plant building, inventory and accounts receivable; and liens over financial instruments such as debt securities and equity securities.
 
-
Long-term loans and financing to corporate entities, are generally not 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, the collateral are represented by fixed income instruments and cash.
 
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. It is the Group’s policy to dispose of seized assets in an orderly manner. The proceeds are used to reduce or repay the outstanding claim. In general, the Group does not use seized assets for its own business.
 
(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 part 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. With respect to derivatives agreed with non-financial customers, collaterals have been granted to secure the overall amount; with respect to financial counterparties, collaterals granted are those required under the clearing provisions issued by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA) or the local framework agreement.
 
(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 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. 
 
In order to manage credit risk, as part of the Group’s risk management structure, there is a Credit Risk Management Department, the major functions of which are implementing methodologies and statistical models for measuring credit risk exposures, developing and applying methodologies for the calculation of risk-ratings, both at the corporate and business unit levels, performing analysis of credit concentrations, verifying that credit exposures are within the established limits and suggesting global risk exposures by economic sector, among others.
 
For enhanced risk identification, the Group has internal credit scoring models, which have been prepared and implemented for the main business segments. Each model is related to a defined group of scoring bands. Clients who are inside a band are characterized by having a similar risk level (within the band); however, they are different compared to the other band. For retail clients, these scoring models are highly related to management (admission, follow-up, campaigns, etc.) from different portfolios. On the other hand, for non-retail clients, ratings mainly serve as support for making credit decisions in admission, follow-up and price allocation, etc.
 
The Group has a Credit Division, which establishes the overall credit policies for each of the businesses in which the Group decides to take part. These credit policies are set forth based on the guidelines established by the Board of Directors and keeping in mind the statutory financial laws and regulations. The main activities are to establish the client credit standards and guidelines (evaluation, authorization and control); follow the guidelines established by the Board of Directors and General Management, as well as those established by governmental regulatory bodies; review and authorize credit applications, up to the limit within the scope of its responsibilities and to submit to upper hierarchies those credit applications exceeding the established limits; monitor credit-granting activities within the different autonomous entities, among others.
 
b)
The maximum exposure to credit risk at December 31, 2017 and 2016, before the effect of mitigation through any collateral, is the carrying amount of each class of financial assets indicated in note 32.7(a), 32.7(b) and the contingent credits detailed in note 20(a).
 
The Management is confident of its ability to continue to controlling and maintaining minimal exposure of credit risk to the Group resulting from both its loan and securities portfolio.
 
c)
Credit risk management for loans -
 
Credit risk management is mainly based on the rating and scoring of the internal models of each of the Group companies. In Credicorp, a quantitative and qualitative analysis of each customer is carried out, its financial condition and the conditions of the market in which those customers operate; for that purpose it classifies its loan portfolio into one of five pre-defined risk categories, depending upon the degree of risk of default of each debtor.
 
The categories used are: (i) normal - A, (ii) potential problems - B, (iii) substandard - C, (iv) doubtful - D and (v) loss - E, which have the following characteristics:
 
Normal (Class A): 
Debtors of commercial loans that fall into this category have complied on a timely basis with their obligations and at the time of evaluation do not present any reason for doubt with respect to repayment of interest and principal on the agreed dates, and there is no reason to believe that the status will change before the next evaluation. To place a loan in Class A, a clear understanding of the use to be made of the funds and the origin of the cash flows to be used by the debtor to repay the loan is required. Additionally, consumer and micro-business loans are categorized as Class A if payments are current or up to eight days past-due. Residential mortgage loans are classified as Class A, if payments are current or up to thirty days past-due.
 
Potential problems (Class B):
Debtors of commercial loans included in this category are those that at the time of the evaluation demonstrate certain deficiencies, which, if not corrected in a timely manner, imply risks with respect to the recovery of the loan. Certain common characteristics of loans or credits in the category include: delays in loan payments which are promptly covered, a general lack of information required to analyze the credit, out-of-date financial information, temporary economic or financial imbalances on the part of the debtor which could affect its ability to repay the loan, and market conditions that could affect the economic sector in which the debtor is active. Consumer and micro-business loans are categorized as Class B if payments are between 9 and 30 days late. Residential mortgage loans are classified as Class B when payments are between 31 and 60 days late.
 
Substandard (Class C):
Debtors of commercial loans included in this category demonstrate serious financial weakness, often with operating results or available income insufficient to cover financial obligations on agreed upon terms, with no reasonable short-term prospects for a strengthening of their financial capacity. Debtors demonstrating the same deficiencies that warrant classification as category B warrant classification as Class C if those deficiencies are such that if they are not corrected in the near term, they could impede the recovery of principal and interest on the loan on the originally agreed terms. In addition, commercial loans are classified in this category when payments are between 61 and 120 days late. Consumer and micro-business loans are categorized as Class C if payments are between 31 and 60 days late. Residential mortgage loans are classified as Class C when payments are between 61 and 120 days late.
 
Doubtful (Class D):
Debtors of commercial loans included in this category present characteristics that make doubtful the recovery of the loan. Although the loan recovery is doubtful, if there is a reasonable possibility that in the near future the creditworthiness of the debtor might improve, a Class D categorization is appropriate. These credits are distinguished from Class E credits by the requirement that the debtor remains in operation, generates cash flow, and makes payments on the loan, although at a rate less than that specified in its contractual obligations. In addition, commercial loans are classified in this category when payments are between 121 and 365 days late. Consumer and micro-business loans are classified as Class D if payments are between 61 and 120 days late. Residential mortgage loans are Class D when payments are between 121 and 365 days late.
 
Loss (Class E):
Commercial loans which are considered unrecoverable or which for any other reason should not appear on the Group’s books as an asset based on the originally contracted terms fall into this category. In addition, commercial loans are classified in this category when payments are more than 365 days late. Consumer and micro-business loans are categorized as Class E if payments are more than 120 days late. Residential mortgage loans are classified as Class E when payments are more than 365 days late.
 
The Group constantly reviews the loan portfolio in order to assess the completion and accuracy of its classifications.
 
All loans considered impaired (the ones classified as substandard, doubtful or loss) are analyzed by the Group’s Management, which addresses impairment in two areas: individually assessed provisions and collectively assessed provisions, as follows:
 
⋅
Individually assessed allowance -
 
The methodology is applied to all of the impaired clients (classified as deficient, doubtful or loss) of Wholesale Banking and consists of estimating the loss generated by each client after deducting the present value of the future payments that he could pay and the recovery value of the guarantees, equally brought to present value.
 
The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the Group in order to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience.
 
⋅
Collectively assessed allowance -
 
The methodology is applied for the unimpaired clients of Wholesale Banking and for Retail Credits (Consumer Credits, Small and Medium Enterprise Credits and Mortgage Loans). Allowance requirements are assessed collectively for losses on loans and advances that are not individually significant (including consumer, micro-business and residential mortgages) and for individually significant loans and advances where there is not yet objective evidence of individual impairment (included in categories A and B).
 
Impairment losses are estimated by taking into consideration the following information: historical losses on the portfolio, and current economic conditions. The impairment allowance is then reviewed by Management to ensure alignment with the Group’s overall policy.
 
The methodology includes three estimation scenarios: base, upper threshold and lower threshold. These scenarios are generated by modifying some assumptions, such as collateral recovery values and the effects of changes in the economic environment.
The process to select the best estimate within the range is based on management´s best judgment, complemented by historical loss experience and the Company’s strategy (e.g. penetration in new segments).
 
Impairment losses are evaluated at each reporting date as soon as there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or group of assets is impaired.
 
Financial guarantees and letter of credit (indirect loans) are assessed and a provision estimated following a similar procedure as for loans.
 
In the case of borrowers in countries where there is an increased risk of difficulties in servicing external debt, an assessment of the political and economic situation is made, and an additional country risk provision is recorded, if necessary.
 
When a loan is uncollectible, it is written off against the related provision for loan impairment. Said loans are written off after all the necessary legal procedures have been completed.
 
The subsequent recovery of written off loans decreases the amount of the provision for loan losses, in the consolidated statement of income.
 
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:
 
(i)        Loans neither past due nor impaired, comprising those direct loans having presently no delinquency characteristics and related to clients ranked as normal or potential problems;
(ii)       Past due but not impaired loans, comprising past due loans of clients classified as normal or with potential problems and
(iii)       Impaired loans, those past due loans of clients classified as substandard, doubtful or loss;
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Commercial 
loans
 
Residential 
mortgage 
loans
 
Micro-
business 
loans
 
Consumer 
loans
 
Total
 
%
 
Commercial 
loans
 
Residential 
mortgage 
loans
 
Micro-
business 
loans
 
Consumer 
loans
 
Total
 
%
 
 
 
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 impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal
 
 
55,043,920
 
 
14,003,445
 
 
12,048,576
 
 
10,685,098
 
 
91,781,039
 
 
96.34
%
 
50,984,455
 
 
13,052,249
 
 
11,292,194
 
 
11,105,796
 
 
86,434,694
 
 
96.15
%
Potential problem
 
 
1,081,497
 
 
61,482
 
 
240,063
 
 
104,359
 
 
1,487,401
 
 
1.56
%
 
1,367,997
 
 
76,585
 
 
182,425
 
 
90,498
 
 
1,717,505
 
 
1.91
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Past due but not impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal
 
 
714,511
 
 
411,309
 
 
341,422
 
 
235,324
 
 
1,702,566
 
 
1.79
%
 
329,448
 
 
503,168
 
 
274,003
 
 
430,932
 
 
1,537,551
 
 
1.71
%
Potential problem
 
 
43,041
 
 
110,241
 
 
37,861
 
 
27,119
 
 
218,262
 
 
0.23
%
 
38,703
 
 
101,805
 
 
40,711
 
 
17,014
 
 
198,233
 
 
0.22
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
 
 
586,112
 
 
143,241
 
 
239,035
 
 
196,930
 
 
1,165,318
 
 
1.22
%
 
468,745
 
 
143,610
 
 
224,559
 
 
222,401
 
 
1,059,315
 
 
1.18
%
Doubtful
 
 
297,712
 
 
248,215
 
 
345,397
 
 
387,220
 
 
1,278,544
 
 
1.34
%
 
355,146
 
 
231,872
 
 
309,523
 
 
379,923
 
 
1,276,464
 
 
1.42
%
Loss
 
 
688,755
 
 
474,154
 
 
675,203
 
 
293,672
 
 
2,131,784
 
 
2.24
%
 
589,377
 
 
386,165
 
 
628,213
 
 
271,872
 
 
1,875,627
 
 
2.09
%
Gross
 
 
58,455,548
 
 
15,452,087
 
 
13,927,557
 
 
11,929,722
 
 
99,764,914
 
 
104.72
%
 
54,133,871
 
 
14,495,454
 
 
12,951,628
 
 
12,518,436
 
 
94,099,389
 
 
104.68
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
 
1,237,616
 
 
228,287
 
 
1,476,578
 
 
1,558,017
 
 
4,500,498
 
 
4.72
%
 
1,026,411
 
 
193,385
 
 
1,353,168
 
 
1,634,169
 
 
4,207,133
 
 
4.68
%
Total, net
 
 
57,217,932
 
 
15,223,800
 
 
12,450,979
 
 
10,371,705
 
 
95,264,416
 
 
100.00
%
 
53,107,460
 
 
14,302,069
 
 
11,598,460
 
 
10,884,267
 
 
89,892,256
 
 
100.00
%
 
In accordance with IFRS 7, the entire loan balance is considered past due when debtors have failed to make a payment when contractually due.
 
At December 31, 2017, the renegotiated credits amount to approximately S/915.6 million, of which S/339.6 million are classified as not past due nor impaired, S/165.3 million as past due but not impaired and S/410.7 million as impaired but not past due (S/845.0 million, S/304.5 million, S/201.2 million and S/339.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2016). 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Commercial 
loans
 
Residential 
mortgage loans
 
Micro-
business 
loans
 
Consumer 
loans
 
Total
 
Commercial 
loans
 
Residential 
mortgage 
loans
 
Micro-
business 
loans
 
Consumer 
loans
 
Total
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
 
1,572,579
 
 
865,610
 
 
1,259,635
 
 
877,822
 
 
4,575,646
 
 
1,413,268
 
 
761,647
 
 
1,162,295
 
 
874,196
 
 
4,211,406
 
Fair value of collateral
 
 
1,692,544
 
 
734,397
 
 
34,702
 
 
118,472
 
 
2,580,115
 
 
1,542,874
 
 
639,186
 
 
69,503
 
 
93,232
 
 
2,344,795
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
 
835,786
 
 
119,945
 
 
1,045,694
 
 
468,342
 
 
2,469,767
 
 
813,844
 
 
116,796
 
 
1,018,242
 
 
456,047
 
 
2,404,929
 
 
On the other hand, the breakdown of loans classified by maturity is shown below, according to the following criteria:
 
(i)
Current loans comprise those loans with no current indicators of delinquency and related to customers ranked as normal and with potential problems.
(ii)
Loans current but impaired, comprising those direct loans with no current indicators of delinquency but related to customers ranked as substandard, doubtful or loss.
(iii)
Loans with delays in payment of one day or more but which are not past due under our internal policies, comprising those direct loans related to customers ranked as normal, with potential problems, substandard, doubtful or loss.
(iv)
Internally overdue loans that are past due under our internal policies related to customers ranked as normal, with potential problems, substandard, doubtful or loss
(v)
The sum of items: loans with delays in payment form first day and the internal past due loans reflect the entire amount of “past due” loans in accordance with IFRS 7.
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Current loans
 
Current but 
impaired
 
Loans with 
delays in 
payments of one 
day or more but 
not internal 
overdue loans
 
Internal 
overdue 
loans
 
Total
 
Total past 
due under 
IFRS 7
 
Current 
loans
 
Current but 
impaired
 
Loans with 
delays in 
payments of one 
day or more but 
not 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal
 
 
91,781,038
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
91,781,038
 
 
–
 
 
86,434,694
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
86,434,694
 
 
–
 
Potential problems
 
 
1,487,402
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
1,487,402
 
 
–
 
 
1,717,505
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
1,717,505
 
 
–
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Past due but not impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Normal
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
1,662,913
 
 
39,653
 
 
1,702,566
 
 
1,702,566
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
1,512,321
 
 
25,230
 
 
1,537,551
 
 
1,537,551
 
Potential problems
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
176,861
 
 
41,401
 
 
218,262
 
 
218,262
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
162,730
 
 
35,503
 
 
198,233
 
 
198,233
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
 
 
–
 
 
412,582
 
 
386,177
 
 
366,560
 
 
1,165,319
 
 
752,737
 
 
–
 
 
349,529
 
 
495,719
 
 
214,067
 
 
1,059,315
 
 
709,786
 
Doubtful
 
 
–
 
 
203,952
 
 
393,463
 
 
681,128
 
 
1,278,543
 
 
1,074,591
 
 
–
 
 
299,196
 
 
294,905
 
 
682,363
 
 
1,276,464
 
 
977,268
 
Loss
 
 
–
 
 
118,048
 
 
121,564
 
 
1,892,172
 
 
2,131,784
 
 
2,013,736
 
 
–
 
 
30,927
 
 
181,452
 
 
1,663,248
 
 
1,875,627
 
 
1,844,700
 
Total
 
 
93,268,440
 
 
734,582
 
 
2,740,978
 
 
3,020,914
 
 
99,764,914
 
 
5,761,892
 
 
88,152,199
 
 
679,652
 
 
2,647,127
 
 
2,620,411
 
 
94,099,389
 
 
5,267,538
 
 
The classification of loans by type of banking and maturity is as follows:
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Current loans
 
Current but 
impaired
 
Loans with delay in 
payments of one 
day or more but not 
internal overdue 
loans
 
Internal 
overdue loans
 
Total
 
Current 
loans
 
Current but 
impaired
 
Loans with delay in 
payments of one 
day or more but not 
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
 
 
56,125,417
 
 
211,918
 
 
790,739
 
 
1,327,475
 
 
58,455,548
 
 
51,108,503
 
 
230,366
 
 
1,317,893
 
 
1,477,109
 
 
54,133,871
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
14,064,927
 
 
185,853
 
 
693,482
 
 
507,825
 
 
15,452,087
 
 
13,266,248
 
 
193,819
 
 
626,045
 
 
409,342
 
 
14,495,454
 
Micro-business loans y microempresa
 
 
12,288,639
 
 
207,548
 
 
774,435
 
 
656,934
 
 
13,927,557
 
 
12,451,403
 
 
18,072
 
 
180,871
 
 
301,282
 
 
12,951,628
 
Consumer loans
 
 
10,789,457
 
 
129,262
 
 
482,323
 
 
528,680
 
 
11,929,722
 
 
11,326,045
 
 
237,395
 
 
522,318
 
 
432,678
 
 
12,518,436
 
 
 
 
93,268,440
 
 
734,581
 
 
2,740,979
 
 
3,020,914
 
 
99,764,914
 
 
88,152,199
 
 
679,652
 
 
2,647,127
 
 
2,620,411
 
 
94,099,389
 
 
d)
Credit risk management on reverse repurchase agreements and security borrowings -
 
Most of these operations are performed by Credicorp Capital Colombia and Inversiones IMT. The Group has implemented credit limits for each counterparty and most of the transactions are collateralized with investment grade financial instruments issued by Colombian and Chilean entities and financial instruments issued by the Colombian and Chilean Governments.
 
e)
Credit risk management on investments in trading securities, available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments -
 
The Group evaluates the credit risk identified of each of the financial instruments in these categories, considering the risk rating granted to them by a risk rating agency. For investments traded in Peru, the risk ratings used are those provided by the three most prestigious Peruvian rating agencies (authorized by the Peruvian government 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 afore-mentioned institutions.
 
The following table shows the analysis of the risk-rating of trading, available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments, provided by the institutions referred to above:
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
%
 
S/(000)
 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Instruments rated in Peru:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AAA
 
 
1,254,943
 
 
3.8
 
 
1,412,290
 
 
5.1
 
AA- to AA+
 
 
1,313,967
 
 
4.0
 
 
1,060,347
 
 
3.8
 
A- to A+
 
 
6,850,118
 
 
20.9
 
 
5,483,403
 
 
19.7
 
BBB- to BBB+
 
 
2,279,478
 
 
7.0
 
 
1,919,853
 
 
6.9
 
BB- to BB+
 
 
469,679
 
 
1.4
 
 
314,913
 
 
1.1
 
Lower than +B
 
 
4,960
 
 
–
 
 
22,129
 
 
0.1
 
Unrated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BCRP certificates of deposit
 
 
10,026,038
 
 
30.5
 
 
7,066,653
 
 
25.4
 
Listed and unlisted securities
 
 
702,384
 
 
2.1
 
 
796,961
 
 
2.9
 
Restricted mutual funds
 
 
425,300
 
 
1.3
 
 
368,418
 
 
1.3
 
Mutual funds
 
 
167,607
 
 
0.5
 
 
50,314
 
 
0.2
 
Other instruments
 
 
29,181
 
 
0.1
 
 
90,407
 
 
0.3
 
Subtotal
 
 
23,523,655
 
 
71.6
 
 
18,585,688
 
 
66.8
 
  
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
%
 
S/(000)
 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Instruments rated abroad:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AAA
 
 
467,654
 
 
1.4
 
 
1,385,911
 
 
5.0
 
AA- to AA+
 
 
1,040,411
 
 
3.2
 
 
677,042
 
 
2.4
 
A- to A+
 
 
1,434,598
 
 
4.4
 
 
1,298,815
 
 
4.8
 
BBB- to BBB+
 
 
4,179,102
 
 
12.7
 
 
3,069,547
 
 
11.0
 
BB- to BB+
 
 
1,258,752
 
 
3.8
 
 
1,011,463
 
 
3.6
 
Lower than B+
 
 
19,869
 
 
0.1
 
 
148,212
 
 
0.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrated:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rated and unrated instruments
 
 
211,487
 
 
0.6
 
 
586,953
 
 
2.1
 
Certificates of deposit of Bolivia Central Bank
 
 
95,042
 
 
0.3
 
 
14,644
 
 
0.1
 
Participations of RAL funds
 
 
527,729
 
 
1.6
 
 
650,804
 
 
2.3
 
Mutual funds
 
 
98,911
 
 
0.3
 
 
245,730
 
 
0.9
 
Hedge funds
 
 
1,062
 
 
–
 
 
1,095
 
 
–
 
Other instruments
 
 
3,729
 
 
–
 
 
143,202
 
 
0.5
 
Subtotal
 
 
9,338,346
 
 
28.4
 
 
9,233,418
 
 
33.2
 
Total
 
 
32,862,001
 
 
100.0
 
 
27,819,106
 
 
100.0
 
 
f)
Concentration of financial instruments exposed to credit risk -
 
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed considering the following economic sectors:
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
Designated at fair value 
through profit for loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated at fair value 
through profit for loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held for 
trading and 
hedging
 
At inception
 
Loans and 
receivables
 
Investments 
available-for-
sale
 
Investments 
held-to-
maturity
 
Total
 
Held for 
trading and 
hedging
 
At 
inception
 
Loans and 
receivables
 
Investments 
available-
for-sale
 
Investments 
held-to-
maturity
 
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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Central Reserve Bank of Peru
 
 
2,102,330
 
 
–
 
 
21,630,506
 
 
7,925,997
 
 
–
 
 
31,658,833
 
 
2,122,662
 
 
–
 
 
18,748,155
 
 
3,419,374
 
 
–
 
 
24,290,191
 
Financial services
 
 
1,057,679
 
 
320,619
 
 
11,644,317
 
 
4,700,343
 
 
98,866
 
 
17,821,824
 
 
2,051,650
 
 
321,298
 
 
10,732,478
 
 
5,721,827
 
 
123,676
 
 
18,950,929
 
Manufacturing
 
 
23,277
 
 
29,508
 
 
14,363,997
 
 
1,529,261
 
 
13,135
 
 
15,959,178
 
 
9,886
 
 
12,026
 
 
13,952,167
 
 
1,650,833
 
 
37,965
 
 
15,662,877
 
Mortgage loans
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
14,638,363
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
14,638,363
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
13,283,126
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
13,283,126
 
Consumer loans
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
10,816,588
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
10,816,588
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
11,410,640
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
11,410,640
 
Micro-business loans
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
12,897,206
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
12,897,206
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
5,175,700
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
5,175,700
 
Commerce
 
 
52,453
 
 
45,130
 
 
11,682,985
 
 
248,396
 
 
17,950
 
 
12,046,914
 
 
35,022
 
 
3,693
 
 
14,242,421
 
 
192,136
 
 
14,765
 
 
14,488,037
 
Government and public administration
 
 
1,287,212
 
 
40,480
 
 
450,174
 
 
5,220,054
 
 
4,164,128
 
 
11,162,048
 
 
221,754
 
 
11,199
 
 
245,948
 
 
2,830,156
 
 
4,836,820
 
 
8,145,877
 
Electricity, gas and water
 
 
79,825
 
 
52,521
 
 
4,148,658
 
 
1,918,317
 
 
56,331
 
 
6,255,652
 
 
26,068
 
 
41,877
 
 
4,562,433
 
 
1,903,494
 
 
44,640
 
 
6,578,512
 
Community services
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
4,408,494
 
 
34,495
 
 
–
 
 
4,442,989
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
4,118,309
 
 
43,992
 
 
–
 
 
4,162,301
 
Communications, storage and transportation
 
 
8,285
 
 
–
 
 
3,991,424
 
 
1,182,783
 
 
34,477
 
 
5,216,969
 
 
8,043
 
 
6,659
 
 
4,122,639
 
 
983,966
 
 
35,998
 
 
5,157,305
 
Mining
 
 
7,728
 
 
29,249
 
 
3,031,376
 
 
329,773
 
 
–
 
 
3,398,126
 
 
40,441
 
 
32,380
 
 
2,318,702
 
 
285,571
 
 
–
 
 
2,677,094
 
Construction
 
 
51,812
 
 
17,820
 
 
1,790,431
 
 
400,386
 
 
9,333
 
 
2,269,782
 
 
45,030
 
 
27,033
 
 
1,910,677
 
 
387,779
 
 
9,569
 
 
2,380,088
 
Agriculture
 
 
3,342
 
 
–
 
 
2,272,312
 
 
5,447
 
 
–
 
 
2,281,101
 
 
14,992
 
 
–
 
 
2,222,398
 
 
5,100
 
 
–
 
 
2,242,490
 
Insurance
 
 
6,664
 
 
–
 
 
404,691
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
411,355
 
 
24,376
 
 
–
 
 
1,288,212
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
1,312,588
 
Education, health and others services
 
 
5,279
 
 
2,358
 
 
1,494,635
 
 
213,181
 
 
–
 
 
1,715,453
 
 
9,956
 
 
2,934
 
 
912,031
 
 
359,602
 
 
3,471
 
 
1,287,994
 
Real Estate and Leasing
 
 
10,391
 
 
–
 
 
5,306,353
 
 
77,161
 
 
–
 
 
5,393,905
 
 
17,359
 
 
–
 
 
7,115,947
 
 
244,377
 
 
–
 
 
7,377,683
 
Fishing
 
 
1,689
 
 
–
 
 
394,287
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
395,976
 
 
7,521
 
 
–
 
 
405,538
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
413,059
 
Others
 
 
28,597
 
 
–
 
 
4,976,570
 
 
638,297
 
 
19,153
 
 
5,662,617
 
 
322,861
 
 
–
 
 
4,234,272
 
 
657,460
 
 
11,516
 
 
5,226,109
 
Total
 
 
4,726,563
 
 
537,685
 
 
130,343,367
 
 
24,423,891
 
 
4,413,373
 
 
164,444,879
 
 
4,957,621
 
 
459,099
 
 
121,001,793
 
 
18,685,667
 
 
5,118,420
 
 
150,222,600
 
 
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed by the following geographical areas:
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
Designated at fair value through 
profit for loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated at fair value through 
profit for loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held for 
trading and 
hedging
 
At inception
 
Loans and 
receivables
 
Investments 
available-for-
sale
 
Investments 
held-to-
maturity
 
Total
 
Held for 
trading and 
hedging
 
At inception
 
Loans and 
receivables
 
Investments 
available-for-
sale
 
Investments 
held-to-
maturity
 
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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peru
 
 
2,394,575
 
 
118,396
 
 
114,046,024
 
 
17,324,374
 
 
3,900,388
 
 
137,783,757
 
 
2,661,743
 
 
174,771
 
 
107,315,656
 
 
11,515,894
 
 
4,606,110
 
 
126,274,174
 
United States of America
 
 
195,955
 
 
291,295
 
 
1,757,745
 
 
3,049,957
 
 
111,122
 
 
5,406,074
 
 
235,036
 
 
223,223
 
 
1,722,387
 
 
2,986,309
 
 
82,536
 
 
5,249,491
 
Bolivia
 
 
13,372
 
 
–
 
 
7,516,991
 
 
1,213,397
 
 
–
 
 
8,743,760
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
6,992,985
 
 
885,013
 
 
–
 
 
7,877,998
 
Colombia
 
 
1,324,999
 
 
28,510
 
 
1,619,679
 
 
590,387
 
 
138,941
 
 
3,702,516
 
 
1,245,998
 
 
–
 
 
1,157,154
 
 
780,468
 
 
150,667
 
 
3,334,287
 
Panama
 
 
4,909
 
 
–
 
 
498,512
 
 
48,531
 
 
–
 
 
551,952
 
 
65
 
 
–
 
 
660,191
 
 
65,767
 
 
–
 
 
726,023
 
Chile
 
 
411,276
 
 
22,154
 
 
1,906,346
 
 
379,465
 
 
72,004
 
 
2,791,245
 
 
342,613
 
 
29,315
 
 
1,597,426
 
 
838,702
 
 
69,839
 
 
2,877,895
 
Brazil
 
 
22,476
 
 
–
 
 
193,120
 
 
44,062
 
 
111,168
 
 
370,826
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
283,056
 
 
98,022
 
 
121,794
 
 
502,872
 
México
 
 
19,570
 
 
30,148
 
 
80,844
 
 
329,679
 
 
70,072
 
 
530,313
 
 
–
 
 
7,654
 
 
83,792
 
 
334,116
 
 
77,423
 
 
502,985
 
Canada
 
 
14,804
 
 
–
 
 
39,477
 
 
74,533
 
 
–
 
 
128,814
 
 
5,819
 
 
–
 
 
28,295
 
 
72,102
 
 
–
 
 
106,216
 
Europe:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United Kingdom
 
 
231,336
 
 
–
 
 
112,869
 
 
172,932
 
 
3,132
 
 
520,269
 
 
364,433
 
 
–
 
 
111,019
 
 
129,960
 
 
3,218
 
 
608,630
 
Others in Europe
 
 
2,215
 
 
–
 
 
131,983
 
 
269,958
 
 
–
 
 
404,156
 
 
1,605
 
 
–
 
 
133,373
 
 
154,668
 
 
–
 
 
289,646
 
France
 
 
90,845
 
 
–
 
 
12,883
 
 
48,649
 
 
1,639
 
 
154,016
 
 
98,556
 
 
–
 
 
23,465
 
 
74,734
 
 
1,708
 
 
198,463
 
Spain
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
204,100
 
 
5,048
 
 
3,269
 
 
212,417
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
205,334
 
 
6,119
 
 
3,414
 
 
214,867
 
Switzerland
 
 
231
 
 
–
 
 
89,718
 
 
47,027
 
 
–
 
 
136,976
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
171,335
 
 
36,065
 
 
–
 
 
207,400
 
The Netherlands
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
54,251
 
 
–
 
 
54,251
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
56,136
 
 
–
 
 
56,136
 
Others
 
 
–
 
 
47,182
 
 
2,133,076
 
 
771,641
 
 
1,638
 
 
2,953,537
 
 
1,753
 
 
24,136
 
 
516,325
 
 
651,592
 
 
1,711
 
 
1,195,517
 
Total
 
 
4,726,563
 
 
537,685
 
 
130,343,367
 
 
24,423,891
 
 
4,413,373
 
 
164,444,879
 
 
4,957,621
 
 
459,099
 
 
121,001,793
 
 
18,685,667
 
 
5,118,420
 
 
150,222,600
 
 
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 statements, irrespective of whether they are offset in the statement of financial position.
 
The 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 security borrowings, payables from repurchase agreements and security lendings and other financial assets and liabilities. Financial instruments such as loans and deposits are not disclosed in the tables below unless they are offset in the statement of financial position.
 
The offsetting framework agreement issued by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (“ISDA”) and similar master netting 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 marketable securities in respect of the following transactions:
 
-
Derivatives;
-
Accounts receivable from reverse repurchase agreements and security borrowings;
-
Payables from repurchase agreements and security lendings; 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.
 
Financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements and similar agreements:
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related amounts not offset in the 
consolidated statement of 
financial position
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts 
recognized 
financial assets
 
Gross amounts of
recognized
financial liabilities
and offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial positions
 
Net of financial
assets presented
in the consolidated
statements of
financial position
 
Financial 
instruments
 
Cash 
collateral 
received
 
Net amount
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables from derivatives
 
 
701,826
 
 
–
 
 
701,826
 
 
(86,292)
 
 
(80,140)
 
 
535,394
 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
–
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
(19,485)
 
 
(6,660,170)
 
 
800,765
 
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments pledged as collateral
 
 
5,278,763
 
 
–
 
 
5,278,763
 
 
(4,387,330)
 
 
–
 
 
891,433
 
Total
 
 
13,461,009
 
 
–
 
 
13,461,009
 
 
(4,493,107)
 
 
(6,740,310)
 
 
2,227,592
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related amounts not offset in the 
consolidated statement of 
financial position
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts 
recognized 
financial assets
 
Gross amounts of
recognized
financial liabilities
and offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial positions
 
Net of financial
assets presented
in the consolidated
statements of
financial position
 
Financial 
instruments
 
Cash 
collateral 
received
 
Net amount
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables from derivatives
 
 
942,602
 
 
–
 
 
942,602
 
 
(416,084)
 
 
(30,573)
 
 
495,945
 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings
 
 
10,919,624
 
 
–
 
 
10,919,624
 
 
(2,022,625)
 
 
(7,642,111)
 
 
1,254,888
 
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments pledged as collateral
 
 
3,849,558
 
 
–
 
 
3,849,558
 
 
(3,719,047)
 
 
–
 
 
130,511
 
Total
 
 
15,711,784
 
 
–
 
 
15,711,784
 
 
(6,157,756)
 
 
(7,672,684)
 
 
1,881,344
 
 
Financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master agreements for offsetting and similar agreements:
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related amounts not offset in the 
consolidated statement of 
financial position
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts
recognized financial
liabilities
 
Gross amounts of 
recognized
liabilities
and offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial position
 
Net amounts of
financial liabilities
presented in the
consolidated
statements of
financial position
 
Financial
instruments
 
Cash
collateral
pledged
 
Net amount
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
Payables from derivatives
 
 
636,762
 
 
–
 
 
636,762
 
 
(86,292)
 
 
(149,846)
 
 
400,624
 
Payables from repurchase agreements and security lendings
 
 
13,415,843
 
 
–
 
 
13,415,843
 
 
(5,900,903)
 
 
(6,962,421)
 
 
552,519
 
Total
 
 
14,052,605
 
 
–
 
 
14,052,605
 
 
(5,987,195)
 
 
(7,112,267)
 
 
953,143
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related amounts not offset in the
consolidated statement of 
financial position
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Gross amounts
recognized financial
liabilities
 
Gross amounts of
recognized
liabilities
and offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial position
 
Net amounts of
financial liabilities
presented in the
consolidated
statements of
financial position
 
Financial
instruments
 
Cash
collateral
pledged
 
Net amount
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
Payables from derivatives
 
 
673,015
 
 
–
 
 
673,015
 
 
(416,084)
 
 
(175,788)
 
 
81,143
 
Payables from repurchase agreements and security lendings
 
 
15,127,999
 
 
–
 
 
15,127,999
 
 
(4,476,984)
 
 
(10,621,045)
 
 
29,970
 
Total
 
 
15,801,014
 
 
–
 
 
15,801,014
 
 
(4,893,068)
 
 
(10,796,833)
 
 
111,113
 
 
The gross amounts of financial assets and liabilities and their net amounts 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.
•
Cash collateral and reverse repurchase agreements and security borrowing and payables from repurchase agreements and security lendings 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 12(b)), cash collateral and reverse repurchase agreement and security borrowing and payables from repurchase agreements and security and financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are financial instruments outside of the scope of offsetting disclosure.
 
32.2.
Market risk -
 
The Group takes on exposure to market risks, 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 nature of the Group’s current activities, commodity price risk is not applicable.
 
The Group separates exposures to market risk into two groups: (i) those that arise from value fluctuation of trading portfolios 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).
 
The risks that trading portfolios face are managed through Value at Risk (VaR) historical simulation techniques; while non-trading portfolios (Trading book) are managed using Asset and Liability Management (ALM).
 
a)
Trading Book -
 
The trading book is characterized for having liquid positions in equities, bonds, foreign currencies and derivatives, arising from market-making transactions where the Group acts as a principal with the clients 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.
 
The 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 identical and independent; 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 past movements has been based on historical one-year data and 124 market risk factors, which are composed as follows: 25 market curves, 78 stock prices, 12 mutual funds values, 1 volatility series and 8 survival probability curves. The Group applies these historical changes in rates directly to its current positions (a method known as historical simulation). The Management of the Group believes the market risk factors incorporated into its VaR model are adequate to measure the market risk to which the Group’s trading book 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 and ALM Risk Committee, 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 Credicorp Treasury Risks and ALM 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 32.2 (b)(ii).
 
The consolidated VaR showed a reduction during the year 2017, due to a lower exposure to the rate risk and price factor, as a result of the reduction in the positions of fixed income, variable income and swaps. The VaR was maintained within the risk appetite limits approved by the Risk Committee of each company of the group, as well as by the Corporate Risk Committee.
 
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 the Group’s VaR by type of asset is as follows:
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity investments
 
 
2,757
 
 
9,624
 
Debt investments
 
 
4,504
 
 
19,371
 
Swaps
 
 
7,661
 
 
13,045
 
Forwards
 
 
2,111
 
 
2,470
 
Options
 
 
251
 
 
1,160
 
Diversification effect
 
 
(9,884)
 
 
(19,748)
 
Consolidated VaR by type of asset
 
 
7,400
 
 
25,922
 
 
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Group’s VaR by risk type is as follows:
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate risk
 
 
7,836
 
 
22,553
 
Price risk
 
 
2,759
 
 
9,623
 
Volatility risk
 
 
–
 
 
319
 
Diversification effect
 
 
(3,195)
 
 
(6,573)
 
Consolidated VaR by type of risk
 
 
7,400
 
 
25,922
 
 
b)
ALM Book -
 
Non-trading portfolios which comprise the Banking Book are exposed to different sensitivities that can bring about a deterioration in the value of assets compared to liabilities and hence to a reduction of its net worth.
  
(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, 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 interest rate risk exposure when the bank’s interest-sensitive liabilities exceed its interest-sensitive assets. By this analysis, management can identify the tranches in which the interest rate variations may have a potential impact.
 
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:
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
 
 
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 due from banks, Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings
 
 
11,473,580
 
 
1,859,361
 
 
4,638,314
 
 
6,222,420
 
 
79,788
 
 
6,428,944
 
 
30,702,407
 
Investments
 
 
1,642,823
 
 
3,789,292
 
 
4,013,113
 
 
6,208,053
 
 
11,072,700
 
 
2,111,283
 
 
28,837,264
 
Loans, net
 
 
12,192,582
 
 
15,509,563
 
 
23,933,640
 
 
32,989,209
 
 
12,108,217
 
 
(755,934)
 
 
95,977,277
 
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
537,685
 
 
537,685
 
Premiums and other policies Accounts receivable
 
 
626,392
 
 
22,088
 
 
6,500
 
 
1,849
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
656,829
 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers
 
 
163,425
 
 
309,669
 
 
208,531
 
 
34,070
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
715,695
 
Other assets (*)
 
 
180,725
 
 
24,927
 
 
9,736
 
 
5,946
 
 
577,129
 
 
8,221,926
 
 
9,020,389
 
Total assets
 
 
26,279,527
 
 
21,514,900
 
 
32,809,834
 
 
45,461,547
 
 
23,837,834
 
 
16,543,904
 
 
166,447,546
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and obligations
 
 
26,156,669
 
 
9,513,156
 
 
17,056,114
 
 
36,200,975
 
 
6,213,829
 
 
2,029,668
 
 
97,170,411
 
Payables from repurchase agreements, security lending and due to banks and correspondents and banker’s acceptances outstanding
 
 
4,070,558
 
 
1,949,926
 
 
6,931,824
 
 
6,056,395
 
 
2,153,396
 
 
250,633
 
 
21,412,732
 
Accounts payable to reinsurers
 
 
51,814
 
 
141,708
 
 
31,726
 
 
9,937
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
235,185
 
Technical, insurance claims reserves and reserves for unearned premiums
 
 
200,307
 
 
118,642
 
 
443,141
 
 
1,918,617
 
 
3,922,902
 
 
840,151
 
 
7,443,760
 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
168,089
 
 
168,089
 
Bonds and notes issued
 
 
791,247
 
 
1,656
 
 
395,125
 
 
11,998,887
 
 
2,973,831
 
 
81,511
 
 
16,242,257
 
Other liabilities (**)
 
 
155,851
 
 
211,103
 
 
2,434
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
5,176,758
 
 
5,546,146
 
Equity
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
22,253,703
 
 
22,253,703
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
 
31,426,446
 
 
11,936,191
 
 
24,860,364
 
 
56,184,811
 
 
15,263,958
 
 
30,800,513
 
 
170,472,283
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Off-balance-sheet accounts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial assets
 
 
1,397,860
 
 
2,023,671
 
 
426,309
 
 
6,993,576
 
 
2,393,197
 
 
–
 
 
13,234,613
 
Derivative financial liabilities
 
 
4,153,574
 
 
4,460,947
 
 
181,534
 
 
3,944,123
 
 
494,435
 
 
–
 
 
13,234,613
 
 
 
 
(2,755,714)
 
 
(2,437,276)
 
 
244,775
 
 
3,049,453
 
 
1,898,762
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
Marginal gap
 
 
(7,902,633)
 
 
7,141,433
 
 
8,194,245
 
 
(7,673,811)
 
 
10,472,638
 
 
(14,256,609)
 
 
(4,024,737)
 
Accumulated gap
 
 
(7,902,633)
 
 
(761,200)
 
 
7,433,045
 
 
(240,766)
 
 
10,231,872
 
 
(4,024,737)
 
 
–
 
 
(*)       Includes property, furniture and equipment, net, intangible and goodwill, net, due from customers on acceptances and other assets.
(**)     Includes banker’s acceptances outstanding and other liabilities.
 
Investments accounted for at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives are not taken into account, due to the fact that these instrument are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure their market risks. 
 
 
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
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 due from banks, Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings
 
 
7,467,818
 
 
1,845,264
 
 
3,709,882
 
 
9,890,459
 
 
109,340
 
 
4,542,630
 
 
27,565,393
 
Investments
 
 
1,574,831
 
 
465,421
 
 
3,913,328
 
 
6,261,652
 
 
8,908,298
 
 
2,680,557
 
 
23,804,087
 
Loans, net
 
 
10,525,263
 
 
16,135,337
 
 
22,739,878
 
 
30,353,995
 
 
11,170,586
 
 
(363,291)
 
 
90,561,768
 
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
459,099
 
 
459,099
 
Premiums and other policies Accounts receivable
 
 
623,005
 
 
16,533
 
 
2,898
 
 
788
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
643,224
 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers
 
 
110,263
 
 
202,610
 
 
120,159
 
 
21,155
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
454,187
 
Other assets (*)
 
 
373,946
 
 
5,590
 
 
12,537
 
 
7,024
 
 
–
 
 
8,533,348
 
 
8,932,445
 
Total assets
 
 
20,675,126
 
 
18,670,755
 
 
30,498,682
 
 
46,535,073
 
 
20,188,224
 
 
15,852,343
 
 
152,420,203
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and obligations
 
 
22,908,852
 
 
8,273,520
 
 
15,162,216
 
 
32,654,763
 
 
4,970,689
 
 
1,946,347
 
 
85,916,387
 
Payables from repurchase agreements, security lending and due to banks and correspondents to banks and correspondents
 
 
2,765,720
 
 
2,031,097
 
 
5,747,611
 
 
10,146,210
 
 
1,825,048
 
 
106,229
 
 
22,621,915
 
Accounts payable to reinsurers
 
 
32,963
 
 
158,957
 
 
36,633
 
 
5,339
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
233,892
 
Technical, insurance claims reserves and reserves for unearned premiums
 
 
185,671
 
 
104,065
 
 
396,609
 
 
1,730,011
 
 
3,637,198
 
 
732,635
 
 
6,786,189
 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
209,520
 
 
209,520
 
Bonds and notes issued
 
 
52,366
 
 
40,792
 
 
639,238
 
 
8,492,272
 
 
6,226,773
 
 
488,162
 
 
15,939,603
 
Other liabilities (**)
 
 
446,131
 
 
1,577
 
 
218,539
 
 
190,300
 
 
–
 
 
3,754,658
 
 
4,611,205
 
Equity
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
20,116,511
 
 
20,116,511
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
 
26,391,703
 
 
10,610,008
 
 
22,200,846
 
 
53,218,895
 
 
16,659,708
 
 
27,354,062
 
 
156,435,222
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Off-balance-sheet accounts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial assets
 
 
461,724
 
 
2,118,173
 
 
498,864
 
 
5,738,651
 
 
3,961,574
 
 
–
 
 
12,778,986
 
Derivative financial liabilities
 
 
1,682,988
 
 
4,308,673
 
 
2,609,747
 
 
3,461,322
 
 
716,256
 
 
–
 
 
12,778,986
 
 
 
 
(1,221,264)
 
 
(2,190,500)
 
 
(2,110,883)
 
 
2,277,329
 
 
3,245,318
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
Marginal gap
 
 
(6,937,841)
 
 
5,870,247
 
 
6,186,953
 
 
(4,406,493)
 
 
6,773,834
 
 
(11,501,719)
 
 
(4,015,019)
 
Accumulated gap
 
 
(6,937,841)
 
 
(1,067,594)
 
 
5,119,359
 
 
712,866
 
 
7,486,700
 
 
(4,015,019)
 
 
–
 
 
(*)       Includes property, furniture and equipment, net, intangible and goodwill, net, due from customers on acceptances and other assets.
(**)     Includes banker’s acceptances outstanding and other liabilities.
 
Investments accounted for at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives are not taken into account, due to the fact that these instruments are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure their market risks.
 
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 sensibility 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 book value of net 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 interest income before income tax and non-controlling interest for one year, based on the floating rate of non-trading financial assets and financial liabilities held at December 31, 2017 and 2016, including the effect of derivative instruments. The sensitivity of Net Economic Value is calculated by revaluing interest rate from available-for-sale fixed income and held to maturity financial assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest, including the effect of any associated hedges, and derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. In managing the interest rate risk, no distinction is made by accounting category of the investments comprising the Banking Book, including instruments classified as available for sales and held to maturity investments.
 
The results of the sensitivity analysis regarding changes in interest rates at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are shown below:
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
Currency
 
Changes in 
basis points
 
Sensitivity of net 
profit
 
Sensitivity of 
economic value
 
 
 
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
At December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Soles
 
+/-
50
 
-/+
1,451
 
-/+
354,899
 
Soles
 
+/-
75
 
-/+
2,176
 
-/+
532,348
 
Soles
 
+/-
100
 
-/+
2,901
 
-/+
709,798
 
Soles
 
+/-
150
 
-/+
4,352
 
-/+
1,064,696
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
50
 
+/-
8,068
 
-/+
129,876
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
75
 
+/-
12,103
 
-/+
194,813
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
100
 
+/-
16,137
 
-/+
259,751
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
150
 
+/-
24,205
 
-/+
389,627
 
 
 
 
At December 31, 2016
 
Currency
 
Changes in 
basis points
 
Sensitivity of net 
profit
 
Sensitivity of 
economic value
 
 
 
 
 
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Soles
 
+/-
50
 
-/+
8,851
 
-/+
285,263
 
Soles
 
+/-
75
 
-/+
13,276
 
-/+
427,895
 
Soles
 
+/-
100
 
-/+
17,701
 
-/+
570,526
 
Soles
 
+/-
150
 
-/+
26,552
 
-/+
855,790
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
50
 
+/-
12,613
 
+/-
146,292
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
75
 
+/-
18,919
 
+/-
219,438
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
100
 
+/-
25,226
 
+/-
292,584
 
U.S. Dollar
 
+/-
150
 
+/-
37,838
 
+/-
438,876
 
 
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.
 
In addition, 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. The projections make other simplifying assumptions too, including that all positions run to maturity.
 
Available-for-sale investments in equity securities, mutual funds and hedge funds are not considered as part of the 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 and the effect on expected unrealized gain or loss in comprehensive income, before income tax, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented below.
 
Market price sensitivity
 
Change in market 
prices
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
%
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
 
+/-10
 
81,664
 
130,750
 
Equity securities
 
+/-25
 
204,161
 
326,875
 
Equity securities
 
+/-30
 
244,993
 
392,250
 
Mutual funds
 
+/-10
 
40,937
 
29,234
 
Mutual funds
 
+/-25
 
102,343
 
73,085
 
Mutual funds
 
+/-30
 
122,811
 
87,701
 
Hedge funds
 
+/-10
 
106
 
110
 
Hedge funds
 
+/-25
 
266
 
274
 
Hedge funds
 
+/-30
 
319
 
329
 
 
(ii)
Foreign exchange risk -
 
The Group is exposed to foreign currency exchange rates on its financial position and cash flows. Management sets limits on the level of exposure by currency and in total for both overnight and intra-day positions, which are monitored daily.
 
At December 31, 2017, the free market exchange rate for buying and selling transactions for each United Stated Dollar, the main foreign currency held by the Group, was S/3.241 (S/3.356 at December 31, 2016).
 
Foreign currency transactions are made at the free market exchange rates of the countries where Credicorp’s Subsidiaries are established. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Group’s assets and liabilities by currencies were as follows:
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Soles
 
U.S. Dollar
 
Other 
currencies
 
Total
 
Soles
 
U.S. Dollar
 
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
 
 
3,149,300
 
 
18,578,798
 
 
1,493,889
 
 
23,221,987
 
 
2,675,238
 
 
12,131,203
 
 
1,839,328
 
 
16,645,769
 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowings
 
 
119,976
 
 
6,915,937
 
 
444,507
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
4,021
 
 
10,621,045
 
 
294,558
 
 
10,919,624
 
Trading securities
 
 
2,222,061
 
 
209,543
 
 
1,593,133
 
 
4,024,737
 
 
2,433,444
 
 
172,999
 
 
1,408,576
 
 
4,015,019
 
Available-for-sale investments
 
 
13,804,121
 
 
7,697,970
 
 
810,517
 
 
22,312,608
 
 
8,326,735
 
 
7,301,306
 
 
367,248
 
 
15,995,289
 
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
3,453,790
 
 
959,583
 
 
–
 
 
4,413,373
 
 
4,102,739
 
 
1,015,681
 
 
–
 
 
5,118,420
 
Loans, net
 
 
56,226,385
 
 
33,580,636
 
 
6,170,256
 
 
95,977,277
 
 
53,118,275
 
 
32,215,401
 
 
5,228,092
 
 
90,561,768
 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
48,454
 
 
489,231
 
 
–
 
 
537,685
 
 
85,333
 
 
373,766
 
 
–
 
 
459,099
 
Other assets
 
 
1,219,985
 
 
2,268,659
 
 
876,864
 
 
4,365,508
 
 
1,456,407
 
 
1,993,385
 
 
538,039
 
 
3,987,831
 
Total
 
 
80,244,072
 
 
70,700,357
 
 
11,389,166
 
 
162,333,595
 
 
72,202,192
 
 
65,824,786
 
 
9,675,841
 
 
147,702,819
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monetary liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and obligations
 
 
(43,334,026)
 
 
(45,875,469)
 
 
(7,960,916)
 
 
(97,170,411)
 
 
(37,468,123)
 
 
(41,514,198)
 
 
(6,934,066)
 
 
(85,916,387)
 
Payables from repurchase agreements and security Lendings
 
 
(10,155,790)
 
 
(1,582,783)
 
 
(1,677,270)
 
 
(13,415,843)
 
 
(12,522,337)
 
 
(1,313,163)
 
 
(1,292,499)
 
 
(15,127,999)
 
Due to bank and correspondents
 
 
(3,229,753)
 
 
(4,463,659)
 
 
(303,477)
 
 
(7,996,889)
 
 
(2,630,256)
 
 
(4,644,838)
 
 
(218,822)
 
 
(7,493,916)
 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
(3,094)
 
 
(26,057)
 
 
(138,938)
 
 
(168,089)
 
 
–
 
 
(6,052)
 
 
(203,468)
 
 
(209,520)
 
Insurance claims reserves and technical reserves and unearned premiums
 
 
(3,632,896)
 
 
(3,809,742)
 
 
(1,122)
 
 
(7,443,760)
 
 
(3,134,680)
 
 
(3,650,466)
 
 
(1,043)
 
 
(6,786,189)
 
Bonds and Notes issued
 
 
(3,869,494)
 
 
(12,271,451)
 
 
(101,312)
 
 
(16,242,257)
 
 
(2,544,031)
 
 
(13,291,371)
 
 
(104,201)
 
 
(15,939,603)
 
Other liabilities
 
 
(2,737,797)
 
 
(2,030,093)
 
 
(1,013,441)
 
 
(5,781,331)
 
 
(2,434,407)
 
 
(1,492,911)
 
 
(917,779)
 
 
(4,845,097)
 
Total
 
 
(66,962,850)
 
 
(70,059,254)
 
 
(11,196,476)
 
 
(148,218,580)
 
 
(60,733,834)
 
 
(65,912,999)
 
 
(9,671,878)
 
 
(136,318,711)
 
 
 
 
13,281,222
 
 
641,103
 
 
192,690
 
 
14,115,015
 
 
11,468,358
 
 
(88,213)
 
 
3,963
 
 
11,384,108
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forwards position, net
 
 
859,439
 
 
(824,434)
 
 
(19,186)
 
 
15,819
 
 
508,304
 
 
(529,352)
 
 
(93,844)
 
 
(114,892)
 
Currency swaps position, net
 
 
370,697
 
 
(371,301)
 
 
3,776
 
 
3,172
 
 
245,063
 
 
(245,098)
 
 
35
 
 
–
 
Cross currency swaps position, net
 
 
(1,725,567)
 
 
1,814,960
 
 
(92,565)
 
 
(3,172)
 
 
(1,340,985)
 
 
1,433,012
 
 
(92,027)
 
 
–
 
Options, net
 
 
60,704
 
 
(60,704)
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
(86,059)
 
 
86,059
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
Net monetary position
 
 
12,846,495
 
 
1,199,624
 
 
84,715
 
 
14,130,834
 
 
10,794,681
 
 
656,408
 
 
(181,873)
 
 
11,269,216
 
 
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, before it was measured in U.S. Dollars), so if the net foreign exchange position (U.S. Dollar) is an asset, any depreciation of soles with respect to this currency 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 the foreign currency (exchange rate shock).
 
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, 2017 and 2016 in its non-trading monetary assets and liabilities and its forecast cash flows. The analysis calculates the effect of a reasonably possible movement of the currency 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
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
%
 
S/(000)
 
S/(000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Dollar
 
 
5
 
 
(57,125)
 
 
(31,257)
 
U.S. Dollar
 
 
10
 
 
(109,057)
 
 
(59,673)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appreciation -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Dollar
 
 
5
 
 
63,138
 
 
34,548
 
U.S. Dollar
 
 
10
 
 
133,292
 
 
72,934
 
 
32.3
Liquidity risk
 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its payment obligations associated with its short-term financial liabilities when they fall due and to replace funds when they are withdrawn. The consequence may be the failure to meet obligations to repay depositors, fulfill commitments to lend or meet other operating cash needs.
 
The Group is exposed to daily calls on, among others, its available cash resources from overnight deposits, current accounts, maturing deposits, loan draw-downs, guarantees and other calls. The Management of the Group’s subsidiaries sets limits on the minimum proportion of funds available to meet such calls 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 Market Risk Management Department to maintain a wide diversification by currency, geography, provider, product and term.
 
The matching and controlled 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 the risk of losses.
 
The maturities of assets and liabilities and the ability to replace, at an acceptable cost, interest-bearing liabilities as they mature are important factors in assessing the liquidity of the Group.
 
A mismatch, in the 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 service. 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:
Liquidity risk exposure in BCP Peru, BCP Bolivia, Mibanco and Atlantic Security Bank 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; the latter 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 ALM of the respective subsidiary.
 
Insurance:
Liquidity risk management in Pacífico Grupo Asegurador follows a particular approach given the nature of the business. For annually renewable businesses, mainly “Pacífico Seguros”, the emphasis of liquidity is focused on the quick availability or 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.
 
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, a methodology of Credicorp.
 
AFPs:
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 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 (Credicorp Capital Colombia, IM Trust y Credicorp Capital Perú) principally affects the security brokerage. In managing this risk, limits of use of liquidity have been established as well as matching maturities 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.
 
Companies perform a liquidity risk management using the liquidity Gap or contractual maturity Gap.
 
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:
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Up to a month
 
From 1 to 
3 months
 
From 3 to 
12 months
 
From 1 to
5 years
 
Over 5
Year
 
Total
 
Up to a month
 
From 1 to 
3 months
 
From 3 to 
12 months
 
From 1 to
5 years
 
Over 5
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
 
 
32,069,384
 
 
23,845,192
 
 
39,885,238
 
 
60,073,343
 
 
36,536,832
 
 
192,409,989
 
 
26,177,608
 
 
19,909,373
 
 
38,171,817
 
 
62,824,369
 
 
36,406,209
 
 
183,489,376
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities by type -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and obligations
 
 
28,360,646
 
 
10,523,572
 
 
18,803,383
 
 
34,738,531
 
 
8,662,213
 
 
101,088,345
 
 
24,982,659
 
 
8,678,312
 
 
16,056,899
 
 
33,487,729
 
 
6,077,167
 
 
89,282,766
 
Payables from reverse purchase agreements and security lendings and due to banks and correspondents
 
 
3,658,434
 
 
1,801,493
 
 
6,363,038
 
 
6,597,765
 
 
6,352,357
 
 
24,773,087
 
 
3,015,441
 
 
2,014,116
 
 
5,572,115
 
 
10,581,827
 
 
5,101,938
 
 
26,285,437
 
Accounts payable to reinsurers and and coinsurers
 
 
51,426
 
 
140,648
 
 
31,489
 
 
9,862
 
 
–
 
 
233,425
 
 
38,678
 
 
157,686
 
 
35,453
 
 
5,166
 
 
–
 
 
236,983
 
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
168,089
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
168,089
 
 
209,520
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
209,520
 
Bonds and Notes issued
 
 
833,517
 
 
130,988
 
 
1,059,795
 
 
13,471,851
 
 
2,905,297
 
 
18,401,448
 
 
125,777
 
 
176,115
 
 
1,290,997
 
 
10,292,536
 
 
6,094,298
 
 
17,979,723
 
Other liabilities
 
 
1,997,270
 
 
293,864
 
 
298,986
 
 
5,310
 
 
1,341,955
 
 
3,937,385
 
 
3,941,629
 
 
133,844
 
 
200,758
 
 
4,749
 
 
8,305
 
 
4,289,285
 
Total liabilities
 
 
35,069,382
 
 
12,890,565
 
 
26,556,691
 
 
54,823,319
 
 
19,261,822
 
 
148,601,779
 
 
32,313,704
 
 
11,160,073
 
 
23,156,222
 
 
54,372,007
 
 
17,281,708
 
 
138,283,714
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial liabilities -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual amounts receivable (Inflows)
 
 
150,149
 
 
123,114
 
 
464,466
 
 
1,770,499
 
 
790,843
 
 
3,299,071
 
 
576,992
 
 
150,223
 
 
550,989
 
 
1,765,538
 
 
522,802
 
 
3,566,544
 
Contractual amounts payable (outflows)
 
 
1,117,375
 
 
362,073
 
 
628,800
 
 
1,791,667
 
 
862,514
 
 
4,762,429
 
 
301,709
 
 
305,279
 
 
588,079
 
 
1,714,861
 
 
552,438
 
 
3,462,366
 
Total liabilities
 
 
(967,226)
 
 
(238,959)
 
 
(164,334)
 
 
(21,168)
 
 
(71,671)
 
 
(1,463,358)
 
 
275,283
 
 
(155,056)
 
 
(37,090)
 
 
50,677
 
 
(29,636)
 
 
104,178
 
 
32.4       Operational 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.
 
Operational Risks are grouped into internal fraud, external fraud, labor relations and job security, relations with clients, business products and practices, Damages to material assets, business and systems interruption, and Failures in process execution.
 
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. The group uses a decentralized management and a model based on the lines of defense (3LD in Spanish acronym)
 
32.5       Risk 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. 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.
 
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 15(c).
 
Non-life insurance contracts (general insurance and healthcare) -
 
The Group mainly issues the following types of non-life general insurance contracts: automobile, home, 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, 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 an 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, 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.
 
-
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 purchase 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.
 
32.6       Capital 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, 2017 and 2016, the regulatory capital for the subsidiaries engaged in financial and insurance activities amounted to approximately S/21,723.0 million and S/21,174.7 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/3,710.3 million the minimum regulatory capital required as of December 31, 2017 (approximately S/3,915.7 million as of December 31, 2016).
 
32.7       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:
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
62,353
 
 
–
 
 
62,353
 
 
–
 
 
73,722
 
 
–
 
 
73,722
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
228,461
 
 
–
 
 
228,461
 
 
–
 
 
310,221
 
 
–
 
 
310,221
 
Cross currency swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
75,944
 
 
–
 
 
75,944
 
 
–
 
 
108,241
 
 
–
 
 
108,241
 
Currency swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
332,376
 
 
–
 
 
332,376
 
 
–
 
 
428,928
 
 
–
 
 
428,928
 
Foreign exchange options
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
2,692
 
 
–
 
 
2,692
 
 
–
 
 
21,490
 
 
–
 
 
21,490
 
 
 
12(b)
 
 
–
 
 
701,826
 
 
–
 
 
701,826
 
 
–
 
 
942,602
 
 
–
 
 
942,602
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
 
 
 
 
1,611,952
 
 
2,410,315
 
 
2,470
 
 
4,024,737
 
 
843,939
 
 
3,162,322
 
 
8,758
 
 
4,015,019
 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
8
 
 
484,930
 
 
52,755
 
 
–
 
 
537,685
 
 
377,552
 
 
79,988
 
 
1,559
 
 
459,099
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificates of deposit BCRP
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
7,923,706
 
 
–
 
 
7,923,706
 
 
–
 
 
4,802,608
 
 
–
 
 
4,802,608
 
Corporate bonds, leases and subordinate
 
 
 
 
3,988,785
 
 
4,489,275
 
 
1,461
 
 
8,479,521
 
 
3,830,740
 
 
4,209,173
 
 
109,493
 
 
8,149,406
 
Government treasury bonds
 
 
 
 
4,074,302
 
 
658,461
 
 
–
 
 
4,732,763
 
 
1,688,930
 
 
558,693
 
 
–
 
 
2,247,623
 
Mutual funds
 
 
 
 
745,546
 
 
–
 
 
79,533
 
 
825,079
 
 
55,052
 
 
466,574
 
 
139,140
 
 
660,766
 
Other instruments
 
 
 
 
105,787
 
 
1,002,557
 
 
537,065
 
 
1,645,409
 
 
26,571
 
 
804,192
 
 
36,613
 
 
867,376
 
Equity instruments
 
 
 
 
317,020
 
 
417,703
 
 
82,690
 
 
817,413
 
 
1,197,358
 
 
665,158
 
 
95,372
 
 
1,957,888
 
 
 
6(a)
 
 
9,231,440
 
 
14,491,702
 
 
700,749
 
 
24,423,891
 
 
6,798,651
 
 
11,506,398
 
 
380,618
 
 
18,685,667
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financial assets
 
 
 
 
11,328,322
 
 
17,656,598
 
 
703,219
 
 
29,688,139
 
 
8,020,142
 
 
15,691,310
 
 
390,935
 
 
24,102,387
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
94,785
 
 
–
 
 
94,785
 
 
–
 
 
60,572
 
 
–
 
 
60,572
 
Forward foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
56,869
 
 
–
 
 
56,869
 
 
–
 
 
55,437
 
 
–
 
 
55,437
 
Cross currency swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
134,349
 
 
–
 
 
134,349
 
 
–
 
 
49,329
 
 
–
 
 
49,329
 
Currency swaps
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
349,779
 
 
–
 
 
349,779
 
 
–
 
 
490,475
 
 
–
 
 
490,475
 
Foreign exchange options
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
980
 
 
–
 
 
980
 
 
–
 
 
17,202
 
 
–
 
 
17,202
 
 
 
12(b)
 
 
–
 
 
636,762
 
 
–
 
 
636,762
 
 
–
 
 
673,015
 
 
–
 
 
673,015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds and Notes issued at fair value
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
7,986,539
 
 
–
 
 
7,986,539
 
 
–
 
 
8,412,515
 
 
–
 
 
8,412,515
 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
168,089
 
 
–
 
 
168,089
 
 
–
 
 
209,520
 
 
–
 
 
209,520
 
Total financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
–
 
 
8,791,390
 
 
–
 
 
8,791,390
 
 
–
 
 
9,295,050
 
 
–
 
 
9,295,050
 
 
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, foreign exchange, 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.
 
As of December 31, 2017, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/701.8 million and S/636.8 million, respectively, See Note 12(b), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/12.6 million and S/16.3 million, respectively. The net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/1.4 million. As of December 31, 2016, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/942.6 million and S/673.0 million, respectively, See Note 12(b), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/8.0 million and S/15.0 million, respectively. Also, the net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/9.3 million.
  
-
Valuation of debt securities available for sale classified in level 2 -
 
Valuation of BCRP certificates of deposit, 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.
 
BCRP certificates of deposit (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 agreements transactions of securities with the BCRP. During 2017, the average daily placement of (CD BCRP) was S/205.0 million, with maturities between 1 and 18 months.
 
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.
 
Financial instruments included in the Level 3 category are those that are measured using valuation techniques based on assumptions that are neither supported by prices from observable current market transactions in the same instrument nor are they 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, 2017 and 2016, the net unrealized gain of Level 3 financial instruments amounted to S/39.1 million and S/40.6 million, respectively. During 2017 and 2016, 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. Also, there have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
 
b)
Financial instruments not measured at fair value -
 
Set out below is 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:
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
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
 
 
–
 
 
23,221,987
 
 
–
 
 
23,221,987
 
 
23,221,987
 
 
–
 
 
16,645,769
 
 
–
 
 
16,645,769
 
 
16,645,769
 
Cash collateral, reverse repurchase
 
 
–
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
–
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
7,480,420
 
 
–
 
 
10,919,624
 
 
–
 
 
10,919,624
 
 
10,919,624
 
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
4,088,520
 
 
561,562
 
 
–
 
 
4,650,082
 
 
4,413,373
 
 
5,215,704
 
 
–
 
 
–
 
 
5,215,704
 
 
5,118,420
 
Loans, net
 
 
–
 
 
115,346,836
 
 
–
 
 
115,346,836
 
 
115,346,836
 
 
–
 
 
110,137,973
 
 
–
 
 
110,137,973
 
 
110,393,753
 
Premiums and other policies receivable
 
 
–
 
 
656,829
 
 
–
 
 
656,829
 
 
656,829
 
 
–
 
 
643,224
 
 
–
 
 
643,224
 
 
643,224
 
Accounts receivable from reinsurers and coinsurers
 
 
–
 
 
715,695
 
 
–
 
 
715,695
 
 
715,695
 
 
–
 
 
454,187
 
 
–
 
 
454,187
 
 
454,187
 
Bank acceptances
 
 
–
 
 
532,034
 
 
–
 
 
532,034
 
 
532,034
 
 
–
 
 
491,139
 
 
–
 
 
491,139
 
 
491,139
 
Other assets
 
 
–
 
 
1,759,125
 
 
–
 
 
1,759,125
 
 
1,759,125
 
 
–
 
 
1,286,082
 
 
–
 
 
1,286,082
 
 
1,286,082
 
Total
 
 
4,088,520
 
 
150,274,488
 
 
–
 
 
154,363,008
 
 
154,126,299
 
 
5,215,704
 
 
140,577,998
 
 
–
 
 
145,793,702
 
 
145,952,198
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and obligations
 
 
–
 
 
97,170,411
 
 
–
 
 
97,170,411
 
 
97,170,411
 
 
–
 
 
85,916,387
 
 
–
 
 
85,916,387
 
 
85,916,387
 
Payables from repurchase agreements
 
 
–
 
 
13,415,843
 
 
–
 
 
13,415,843
 
 
13,415,843
 
 
–
 
 
15,127,999
 
 
–
 
 
15,127,999
 
 
15,127,999
 
Due to Banks and correspondents and other entities
 
 
–
 
 
8,034,990
 
 
–
 
 
8,034,990
 
 
7,996,889
 
 
–
 
 
7,615,935
 
 
–
 
 
7,615,935
 
 
7,493,916
 
Bank acceptances
 
 
–
 
 
532,034
 
 
–
 
 
532,034
 
 
532,034
 
 
–
 
 
491,139
 
 
–
 
 
491,139
 
 
491,139
 
Payable to reinsurers and coinsurers
 
 
–
 
 
235,185
 
 
–
 
 
235,185
 
 
235,185
 
 
–
 
 
233,892
 
 
–
 
 
233,892
 
 
233,892
 
Bond and Notes issued
 
 
–
 
 
8,830,070
 
 
–
 
 
8,830,070
 
 
8,255,718
 
 
–
 
 
8,137,945
 
 
–
 
 
8,137,945
 
 
7,527,088
 
Other liabilities
 
 
–
 
 
3,270,714
 
 
–
 
 
3,270,714
 
 
3,270,714
 
 
–
 
 
2,540,980
 
 
–
 
 
2,540,980
 
 
2,540,980
 
Total
 
 
–
 
 
131,489,247
 
 
–
 
 
131,489,247
 
 
130,876,794
 
 
–
 
 
120,064,277
 
 
–
 
 
120,064,277
 
 
119,331,401
 
 
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, 2017 and 2016, 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.
 
32.8       Fiduciary 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, 2017 and 2016, the assigned value of the financial assets under administration off the balance sheet (in millions of soles) is as follows:
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension funds
 
 
48,868
 
 
42,871
 
Investment funds
 
 
37,567
 
 
51,484
 
Equity managed
 
 
12,874
 
 
12,417
 
Bank trusts
 
 
3,435
 
 
3,482
 
Total
 
 
102,744
 
 
110,254