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FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT |
The Group’s activities mainly comprise the use of financial instruments, including derivatives. It also accepts deposits from customers at both fixed and
floating rates, for various periods, and invests these funds in high-quality assets. Additionally, it places these deposits at fixed and variable rates with legal entities and individuals, considering the finance costs and expected
profitability.
The Group also trades in financial instruments where it takes positions in traded and over-the-counter instruments, derivatives included, to take advantage
of short-term market movements on securities, bonds, currencies and interest rates.
Given the Group’s activities, it has a framework for risk appetite, a cornerstone of the management. The risk management processes involve continuous
identification, measurement, treatment and monitoring. The Group is mainly exposed to operating risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, strategic risk and insurance technical risk. Finally, it reports on a consolidated basis the
risks to which the Group is exposed.
The Board of Directors of the Group and of each subsidiary are ultimately responsible for identifying and controlling risks; however, there are separate
independent instances in the major subsidiaries responsible for managing and monitoring risks, as further explained below:
Credicorp Board of Directors –
The Board of Directors of Credicorp is responsible for the overall approach to risk management of Credicorp Ltd., including the approval of its appetite for
risk.
It also takes knowledge of the level of compliance of the appetite and the level of risk exposure, as well as the relevant improvements in the integral risk
management of Grupo Crédito and Subsidiaries of Credicorp (Group).
Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors –
Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors is responsible for the general approach to risk management of the Group’s subsidiaries and the approval of the risk
appetite levels that it is willing to assume. Furthermore, it approves the guidelines and policies for Integral Risk Management, promotes an organizational culture that emphasizes the importance of risk management, oversees the internal
control system and ensures the adequate performance of the Group’s regulatory compliance function.
Group Company Boards -
The Board of each company of the Group is responsible for aligning the risk management established by the Board of Grupo Crédito with the context of each one
of them. For that, it establishes a framework for risk appetite, policies and guidelines.
Represents the Credicorp Board of Directors, proposes the levels of risk appetite for Credicorp Ltd. Also, it is aware of the level of
compliance of the risk appetite and the level of exposure assumed by Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries and the relevant improvements in integral management of risks of said entities.
The Committee will be made up of no less than three directors of Credicorp, at least one of which must be independent. Additionally,
the Board of Directors may incorporate as a member one or more directors of Credicorp subsidiaries. Also, the coordinator of the Committee will be the Credicorp Risk Manager, with the Internal Audit Manager as an observer member
(without voice or vote). Finally, the following officials will attend the sessions as guests, according to the agenda of topics to be discussed and at the invitation of the Coordinator: General Manager, Finance Manager, Manager of the
Risk Management Division of BCP, and all those people who criteria assist with the development of the session.
Represents the Board of Directors of Grupo Crédito in risk management decision-making. Furthermore, proposes Board of directors of
Grupo Crédito the levels of risk appetite. This Committee defines the strategies used for the adequate management of the different types of risks and the supervision of risk appetite, as well as the establishing of principles, policies
and general limits.
The Risk Committee is presided by no less than three Board members of Grupo Crédito, at least one of which must be independent.
Additionally, the Board of Directors may incorporate as a member one or more directors of the Group. Also, the coordinator of the Committee will be the Risk Manager of Grupo Crédito, with the Internal Audit Manager as an observer member
(without voice or vote). Finally, the following officials will attend the sessions as guests, according to the agenda of topics to be discussed and at the invitation of the Coordinator: General Manager, Finance Manager, Manager of the
Risk Management Division of BCP, and all those people who can assist with the development of the session.
In addition to effectively managing all the risks, the Risk Committee of Grupo Crédito Risk Committee is supported by the following committees which report
periodically on all relevant changes or issues relating to the risks being managed:
Corporate Credit Risk Committees (retail and non-retail)-
The Corporate Credit Risk Committees (retail and non-retail) are responsible for reviewing the tolerance level of the credit risk appetite, the limits of
exposure and the actions for the implementation of corrective measures, in case there are deviations. In addition, they propose credit risk management norms and policies within the framework of governance and the organization for the
integral management of credit risk. Furthermore, they propose the approval of any changes to the functions described above and important findings to the Grupo Crédito Risk Committee.
Corporate Committee for Market, Structural, Trading and Liquidity Risks
The Corporate Committee for Market, Structural, Trading and Liquidity Risks is in charge of analyzing and proposing corporate objectives, guidelines and policies for the Management of Market and
Liquidity Risks of the Group and the Group’s companies. In addition, it monitors the indicators and limits of the market risk appetite and liquidity of the Group and of each one of the companies of the Group. Likewise, it is
responsible for escalating managerial decisions above its authority to the Risk Committee of Grupo Crédito.
Corporate Model Risk Committee –
The Corporate Model Risk Committee is responsible for analyzing and proposing the corrective actions in case there are deviations with respect to the degrees
of exposure assumed in the Appetite for Model Risk. Likewise, it proposes the creation and/or modification of the government for model risk management, monitoring its compliance with the same. The Model Risk Committee monitors the
Group’s data and analytical strategy and the health status of the model portfolio. They are also responsible to inform the Risk Committee of Grupo Crédito on exposures, related to model risk, which involve variations in the risk
profile.
Corporate Operational Risk Methodology Committee -
The Corporate Methodological Committee of Operational Risk has as main responsibilities to review the main indicators of Operational Risk of the companies of
the Credicorp Group, as well as the progress of the methodologies deployed for Operational Risk and Business Continuity. Likewise, share best practices regarding the main challenges faced by the companies of the Group.
The Central Risk Management of Credicorp informs the Credicorp Risk Committee of the level of compliance of the risk appetite and the level of exposure
assumed by Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries. Likewise, it reports the relevant improvements in the integral risk management of Grupo Crédito and Credicorp subsidiaries. In addition, it proposes to the Credicorp Risk Committee
the risk appetite levels for Credicorp Ltd.
The Central Risk Management is responsible for the implementation of policies, procedures, methodologies and the actions to be taken to identify, measure,
monitor, mitigate, report and control the different types of risks to which the Group is exposed. In addition, it is responsible for participating in the design and definition of the strategic plans of the business units to ensure that
they are aligned within the risk parameters approved by the Board of Directors of Grupo Crédito. Likewise, it disseminates the importance of adequate risk management, specifying in each of the units, the role that corresponds to them in
the timely identification and definition of the corresponding actions.
The units of the Central Risk Management that manage risk at the corporate level are the following:
Credit Division -
The Credit Division proposes credit policies and evaluation criteria and credit risk management that the Group assumes with customers in the wholesale segment.
It evaluates and authorizes loan proposals until their autonomy and proposes their approval to the higher instances for those that exceed it. These guidelines are established on the basis of the policies set by the Board of Directors
of Grupo Crédito, respecting the laws and regulations in force. In addition, it assesses the evolution of the risk of wholesale clients and identifies problematic situations, taking actions to mitigate or resolve them.
Risk Management Division -
The Risk Management Division is responsible for ensuring that risk management directives and policies comply with the established by the Board of Directors.
In addition, it is responsible for supervising the process of risk management and for coordinating with the companies of Credicorp involved in the whole process, promoting homogeneous risk management and aligned with the best practices.
It also has the task of informing Board of Directors regarding global exposure and by type of risk, as well as the specific exposure of each company of the group.
Retail Banking Risk Division -
The Retail Banking Risk Division is responsible for managing the risk profile of the retail portfolio and developing credit policies that are in accordance
with the guidelines and risk levels established by Grupo Crédito’s Board of Directors. Likewise, it participates in the definition of products and campaigns aligned to these policies, as well as in the design, optimization and
integration of credit evaluation tools and income estimation for credit management.
Likewise, there is an active and recurring participation of the BCP Retail Banking Risk Division in MiBanco’s Credit Risk and Collections Committee and in the BCB Retail Banking Risk Committee to
ensure alignment of best practices in terms of policies and guidelines credit, risk segmentation and credit risk models.
Non-financial Risks Division -
The Non-financial Risks Division is responsible for defining a non-financial risks strategy aligned with the objectives and risk appetite set by the Board of
Directors of Grupo Crédito. This strategy seeks to strengthen the management process, generate synergies, optimize resources and achieve better results among the units responsible for managing non-financial risks in the Group.
Additionally, in order to achieve the objectives defined in the non-financial risks strategy, the Division is responsible for promoting risk culture, developing talent, defining indicators and generating and following-up strategic
projects and initiatives.
The Audit Division is in charge of monitoring on an ongoing basis the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management function in the Group, verifying compliance with regulations,
policies, objectives and guidelines set by the Board of Directors, providing agile and timely assurance, advice and analysis based on risk and data. On the other hand, it evaluates sufficiency and integration level of Group’s
information and database systems. Finally, it ensures that independence is maintained between the functions of the risk management and business units, for each of the companies of the Group.
The Corporate Compliance and Ethics Division reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for providing corporate policies to ensure that Group
companies specifically comply with regulations that specified them, and the guidelines established in the Code of Ethics.
The risk is measured according to models and methodologies developed for the management of each type of risk. Risk reports that allow to monitor at the level
added and detailed the different types of risks of each company which is exposed. The system provides the facility to meet the appetite review needs by risk requested by the committees and areas described above; as well as comply with
regulatory requirements.
Depending on the type of risk, mitigating instruments are used to reduce its exposure, such as guarantees, derivatives, controls and insurance, among others.
Furthermore, it has policies linked to risk appetite and established procedures for each type of risk.
The Group actively uses guarantees to reduce its credit risks.
Based on corporate risk management, The Board of Directors of Grupo Crédito approves the risk appetite framework to define the maximum level of risk that the
organization is willing to take as it seeks its strategic and financial objectives, maintaining a corporate vision in individual decisions of each entity. This Risk Appetite framework is based on “core” and specific metrics:
“Core” metrics are intended to preserve the organization’s strategic pillars, defined as solvency, liquidity, profit and growth, income stability and balance
sheet structure, no financial and cybersecurity risks.
Specific metrics objectives are intended to monitor on a qualitative and quantitative basis the different risks, to which the Group is exposed, as well as
define 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:
The appetite is integrated into the processes of strategic and capital guidelines, as well as in the definition of the annual budget, facilitating the
strategic decision making of the organization.
Concentrations arise when a reduced and representative number of all of the counterparties of the Group are engaged in similar business
activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic and political conditions among others.
In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the policies and procedures include specific guidelines and limits to guarantee a diversified portfolio.
Credit risk is the most important risk for the Group’s business; therefore, Management carefully manages its exposure to credit risk. Credit exposures mainly
arise 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 and due from
customers on acceptances), which expose Credicorp to risks similar to direct loans. Likewise, credit risk arises from derivative financial instruments that present positive fair values. Finally, all exposure to credit risk (direct or
indirect) is mitigated by the control processes and policies.
As part of managing this type of risk, provisions for impairment of its portfolio are assigned as of the date of the statement of financial position.
Credit risk levels are defined based on risk exposure limits, which are frequently monitored. Said limits are established in relation to one debtor or group
of debtors, geographical and industry segments. Furthermore, the risk limits by product, industry sector and by geographical segment are approved by the Risk Committee of Credicorp.
Exposure to credit risk is managed through regular analysis of the ability of debtors and potential debtors to meet payments of principal and interest on its
obligations and by changing the credit limits when it is appropriate. Other specific control measures are outlined below:
The Group employs a range of policies and practices to mitigate credit risk. The most traditional of these is collateralization which is common practice. The
Group implements guidelines on the acceptability of specific classes of collateral or credit risk mitigation. The main types of collateral obtained are as follows:
Collateral held as security for financial assets other than loans is determined by the nature of the instrument. Debt securities, treasury and other eligible
bills are generally unsecured, with the exception of assets backed securities and similar instruments, which are secured by portfolios of financial instruments.
Management monitors the market value of collateral, requests additional collateral in accordance with the underlying agreement, and monitors the market value
of collateral obtained during its review of the adequacy of the allowance for impairment losses. As part of the Group’s policies, the recovered goods are sold in seniority order. The proceeds of the sale are used to reduce or amortize
the outstanding credit. In general, the Group does not use recovered assets for its operational purposes.
The amount subject to credit risk is limited to the current and potential fair value of instruments that are favorable to the Group (fair value is positive).
In the case of derivatives this is only a small fraction of the contract, or notional values used to express the volume of instruments outstanding. This credit risk exposure is managed as a portion of the total credit limits with
customers, together with potential exposures from market movements. Collateral or other security is not usually obtained for this type of risk exposure.
The primary purpose of these instruments is to ensure that funds are available to a customer as required. Guarantees and letters of credit have the same
credit risk as direct loans. Documentary and commercial letters of credit - which are written undertakings by the Group on behalf of a customer authorizing a third party to draw drafts on the Group up to a stipulated amount under
specific terms and conditions - are collateralized by the underlying shipments of goods to which they relate and therefore have less risk than a direct loan. The Group has no mandatory commitments to extend credit.
Credit risk management is mainly based on the rating and scoring internal models of each company of the Group. In Credicorp, quantitative and qualitative
analysis are made for each client, regarding their financial position, credit behavior in the financial system and the market in which they operate or are located. This analysis is carried out continuously to characterize the risk
profile of each operation and client with a credit position in the Group.
In the Group, a loan is internally classified as past due according to three criteria: the number of days past due based on the contractually agreed due
date, the subsidiary and the type of credit. The detail is shown below:
Estimate for
the expected credit loss -
The
measurement of the expected credit loss is based on the product of the following risk parameters: (i) probability of default (PD), (ii) loss given default (LGD), and (iii) exposure at default (EAD); discounted at the reporting date
using the effective interest rate. The definition of the parameters is presented below:
The Group considers that a financial instrument is in default if it meets the following conditions, according to the type of asset:
The estimate of the risk parameters considers information regarding the actual conditions, as well as the projections of future
macroeconomic events and conditions in three scenarios (base, optimistic and pessimistic), which are weighted to obtain the expected credit loss.
The fundamental difference between the expected credit loss of a loan allocated in stage 1 and stage 2 is the PD’s time horizon. The
estimates in stage 1 use a PD with a maximum time horizon of 12 months, while those in stage 2 use a PD measured for the remaining lifetime of the instrument. The estimates in stage 3 are carried out based on an LGD “best estimate”.
For those portfolios that are not material and/or do not have specific credit scoring models, the option was to extrapolate the expected credit loss ratio of portfolios with comparable characteristics.
The main methodological calibrations made in the internal credit risk models during 2022 were:
Prospective information -
The measurement of the expected credit loss for each stage and the evaluation of significant increase in credit risk consider information on previous events
and current conditions, as well as reasonable projections based on future events and economic conditions.
For the estimation of the risk parameters (PD, LGD, EAD), used in the calculation of the expected credit loss in Phase 1 and Phase 2, the significance of the macroeconomic variables (or their
variations) that have greater influence in each portfolio. which give a better prospective and systemic vision to the estimation, based on econometric techniques. Each macroeconomic scenario used in the calculation of the expected
credit loss considers projections of relevant macroeconomic variables, such as the gross domestic product (GDP), terms of trade, inflation, among others, for a period of 3 years and a long-term projection.
The expected credit loss is a weighted estimate that considers three future macroeconomic scenarios (base, optimistic, pessimistic). These scenarios, as well as the probability of occurrence
of each one, are projections provided by the internal team of Economic Studies and approved by Senior Management; these projections are made for the main countries where Credicorp operates. The design of the scenarios is reviewed
quarterly. All considered scenarios are applied to portfolios subject to expected credit loss with the same probabilities.
Changes from one stage to another:
The classification of an instrument as stage 1 or stage 2 depends on the concept of “significant increase in credit risk” at the reporting date compared to
the origin date. This classification is updated monthly. As the IFRS 9 states, this classification depends on the following criteria:
Additionally, all those accounts classified as default at the reporting date, according to the definition used by the Group, are considered as stage 3.
Evaluations of significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition and credit impairment are carried out independently on each reporting date.
Wholesale banking assets can be moved in both directions from one stage to another; in this regard, a financial asset that migrated to stage 2 will return to stage 1 if its credit risk did not
increase significantly from its initial recognition until a subsequent reporting period. Likewise, an asset that is in stage 3 will return to stage 2 if the asset is no longer considered to be impaired (according to our definition of default) during a certain number of subsequent reporting periods.
On the other hand, Retail Banking assets that migrated to Phase 2 will return to Phase 1 if their credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition during a certain number of subsequent reporting periods (cure period). In the case of assets housed in Phase 3, these will not return to Phase 2 except for refinanced loans, which will return to Phase 2 if good payment behavior is demonstrated during a certain number of subsequent reporting periods. Expected life -
For the instruments in stage 2 or 3, the allowance for loan losses will cover the expected credit loss during the expected time of the remaining lifetime of the instrument. For most
instruments, the expected life is limited to the remaining contractual life, adjusted by expected anticipated payments. In the case of revolving products, a statistical analysis was carried out to determine what would be the expected
life period.
The following is a summary of the direct credits classified into three important groups and their respective allowance for loan losses for each type of loan; it is important to note that impaired loans are
loans in default that are in stage 3. Additionally, it should be noted that, in accordance with IFRS 7, the total balance of the loan is considered overdue when the debtor has failed to make a payment at its contractual maturity.
The general explanation of the variations in the allowance for loan losses is found in Note 7(c).
At Credicorp, we separate renegotiated loans into two groups, focusing on operations that have suffered a significant increase in credit risk since their disbursement, which has
generated modifications to the original loan agreement. Both groups are defined below:
The amount of the gross balance of the portfolio and provision of the renegotiated credits of Credicorp is shown below. The
presentation is made for each of the two groups defined above and by opening the balances by stage. It should be noted that for the construction of the tables, the information of the three subsidiaries that concentrate more than
95.0 percent of the balance of renegotiated loans (BCP, Mibanco and BCB) has been considered.
As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, renegotiated loans and their expected credit loss are composed as follows:
The detail of the gross amount of impaired direct loans by type of loan, together with the fair value of the related
collateral and the amounts of its allowance for loan losses, are as follows:
On the other hand, the breakdown of direct loans classified by maturity is shown below, according to the following criteria:
The total of the concepts: loans with a delay of payment from the first day and the amounts of the internal overdue loans reflect the totality of “past due”
loans consistent with IFRS 7.
The classification of loans by type of loan and maturity is as follows:
Macroeconomic scenario -
The expected credit loss is a weighted estimate of three macroeconomic scenarios: base, optimistic and pessimistic, that are calculated with macroeconomic
projections provided by the internal team of Economic Studies and approved by the Senior Management. The local and international information flows available during the analysis period are used to feed projections, which reflect the fact
that Peru is a small and open economy, and in this context approximately 60.0 percent of the volatility in economic growth
is driven by external factors, including terms of trade, the growth of Peru’s trading partners; and the external interest rates. Information on each of these factors is gathered to construct each scenario for the next three years.
The variables mentioned above, together with local variables (fiscal and monetary variables), are incorporated in the economic models. In this regard two
types of models are used:
The first one is a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model, which is constructed with expectations. The second is built with the main identities of
national accounts in accordance with the financial programming methodology designed by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the methodologies used by a battery of econometric models.
Through this process, projections of GDP growth, inflation, exchange rate and other macroeconomic variables are obtained for the years 2022, 2023 and
2024. We expect GDP to grow around 2.3 percent in 2023 (2.8 percent by 2022) due to:
For the period 2022 -2024, probabilities of 50.0 percent, 25.0 percent, and 25.0
percent were considered for the baseline, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios, respectively (60.0 percent, 30.0 percent, and 10.0
percent, respectively, at the end of December 2021). The probabilities assigned to each scenario and the projections are validated through a fanchart analysis, which uses the probability function to identify and analyze:
The following table provides a comparison between the carrying amount of allowance for loan losses for direct loans, indirect loans and due from customers on
banker’s acceptances, and its estimation under three scenarios: base, optimistic and pessimistic.
Most of these operations are performed by Credicorp Capital. The Group has implemented credit limits for each counterparty and most of transactions are
collateralized with investment grade financial instruments and financial instruments issued by Governments.
The Group evaluates the credit risk identified of each of the investments, disclosing the risk rating granted to them by a risk rating agency. For
investments traded in Peru, risk ratings used are those provided by the three most prestigious Peruvian rating agencies (authorized by Peruvian regulator) and for investments traded abroad, the risk-ratings used are those provided by
the three most prestigious international rating agencies.
In the event that any subsidiary uses a risk-rating prepared by any other risk rating agency, said risk-ratings are standardized with those provided by the
above-mentioned institutions for consolidation purposes.
The following table shows the analysis of the risk-rating of the investments at fair value through profit or loss, at fair value through other comprehensive
income and amortized cost provided by the institutions referred to above:
It is worth mentioning that the change in the risk-rating of the investments has had an impact on the measurement of the expected loss.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed considering the following economic sectors:
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 financial instruments with exposure to credit risk were distributed by the following geographical areas:
The disclosures set out in the tables below include financial assets and liabilities that:
Similar agreements include derivative netting agreements, master repurchase agreements, and master securities lending agreements. Similar financial
instruments include derivatives, accounts receivable from reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing, payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending and other financial assets and liabilities. Financial
instruments such as loans and deposits are not disclosed in the tables below because they are not offset in the consolidated statement of financial position.
The offsetting framework contract issued by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (“ISDA”) and similar master netting arrangements do not
meet the criteria for offsetting in the consolidated statement of financial position, because said agreements were created in order for both parties to have an enforceable offsetting right in cases of default, insolvency or bankruptcy
of the Group or the counterparties or following other predetermined events. In addition, the Group and its counterparties do not intend to settle said instruments on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities
simultaneously.
The Group receives and gives collateral in the form of cash and trading securities in respect of the following transactions:
Such collateral adheres to standard industry terms including, when appropriate, an ISDA Credit Support Annex (CSA). 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 agreements and similar agreements:
Financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable netting master agreements and similar agreements:
The gross amounts of financial assets and liabilities disclosed in the above tables have been measured in the consolidated statement of
financial position on the following basis:
The difference between the carrying amount in the consolidated statement of financial position and the amounts presented in the tables above for derivatives
(presented in other assets Note 13(c)), receivables from reverse repurchase agreement and securities borrowing and payables from repurchase agreements and securities lending and financial liabilities measured at fair value through
profit or loss are financial instruments outside of the scope of offsetting disclosure.
The Group has exposure to market risk, which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will
fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risks arise from open positions in interest rates, currency, commodities and equity products; all of which are exposed to general and specific market movements and changes in the
level of volatility of prices such as interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. Due to the order of the Group’s current activities, commodity price risk has not been approved, so this type of instrument
is not agreed.
The Group separates exposures to market risk in two groups: (i) those that arise from value fluctuation of trading portfolios
recognized at fair value through profit or loss due to movements of market rates or prices (Trading Book) and (ii) those that arise from changes in the structural positions of non-trading portfolios due to movements of the interest
rates, prices and foreign exchange ratios (Banking Book) and that are recorded at amortized cost and at fair value through other comprehensive income, this is due to movements in interest rates, prices and currency exchange rates.
The risks that trading portfolios face are managed through Value at Risk (VaR) historical simulation techniques; while non-trading
portfolios (Banking Book) are monitored using rate sensitivity metrics, which are a part of Asset and Liability Management (ALM).
The trading book is characterized for having liquid positions in stocks, bonds, foreign currencies and derivatives, arising from
market-making transactions where the Group acts as principal with the customers or with the market. This portfolio includes investments and derivatives classified by Management as held for trading.
The Group applies the VaR approach to its trading portfolio to estimate the market risk of the main positions held and the maximum
losses that are expected, based upon a number of assumptions for various changes in market conditions and considering the risk appetite of the subsidiary.
Daily calculation of VaR is a statistically based estimate of the maximum potential loss on the current portfolio from adverse market
movements.
VaR expresses the “maximum” amount the Group might lose, but only to a certain level of confidence (99 percent). There is therefore a specified statistical probability (1 percent) that actual loss could be greater than the VaR estimate. The VaR model assumes a certain “holding period” until positions can be closed (1 - 10 days).
The time horizon used to calculate VaR is one day; however, the one-day VAR is amplified to a 10-day time frame and calculated by multiplying the one-day VaR by the square root of 10. This adjustment will be accurate only if the
changes in the portfolio in the following days have a normal distribution independent and identically distributed; because of that, the result is multiplied by a non-normality adjustment factor. The limits and consumptions of the VaR
are established based on the risk appetite and the trading strategies of each subsidiary.
The evaluation of the movements of the trading portfolio has been based on annual historical information and 133 market risk factors, which are detailed below: 36 market curves, 71 stock prices, 22 mutual fund values and 4 series of volatility.
The Group directly applies these historical changes in rates to each position in its current portfolio (method known as historical simulation).
The Group Management considers that the market risk factors, incorporated in their VaR model, are adequate to measure the market
risk to which its trading portfolio is exposed.
The use of this approach does not prevent losses outside of these limits in the event of more significant market movements. Losses
exceeding the VaR figure may occur, on average under normal market conditions, not more than once every hundred days.
VaR limits have been established to control and keep track of all the risks taken. These risks arise from the size of the positions
and/or the volatility of the risk factors embedded in each financial instrument. Regular reports are prepared for the Treasury Risk Committee and ALM, the Risk Management Committee and Senior Management.
VaR results are used to generate economic capital estimates by market risk, which are periodically monitored and are part of the
overall risk appetite of each subsidiary. Furthermore, at Group level, there is also a limit to the risk appetite of the trading portfolio, which is monitored and informed to the Treasury Risks and ALM Credicorp Committee.
In VaR calculation, the effects of the exchange rate are not included because said effects are measured in the net monetary position,
see note 34.2 (b)(ii).
The Group’s VaR showed an increase as of December 31, 2022, mainly explained by higher rate risk due to the increase in exposure to
fixed income instruments in the Colombian market. The VaR remained contained within the risk appetite limits established by the Risk Management of each Subsidiary.
As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Group’s VaR by risk type is as follows:
On the other hand, the instruments recorded as fair values through profit or loss are not part of the selling business model and are
considered as part of the sensitivity analysis of rates in the next section. See the table of sensitivity of earnings at risk, net economic value and price sensitivity.
Non-trading portfolios which comprise the Banking Book are exposed to different risks, given that they are sensitive to market rate
movements, which could bring about a deterioration in the value of assets compared to liabilities and hence to a reduction of their net worth.
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, BCB, MiBanco – Banco de la Microempresa, , Mibanco – Banco de la Microempresa de Colombia, ASB Bank Corp. and Pacífico Seguros is carried out by
performing a repricing gap analysis, sensitivity analysis of the financial margin and sensitivity analysis of the net economic value (NEV). These calculations consider different rate shocks in stress scenarios.
Analysis of repricing gap -
The repricing gap analysis is intended to measure the risk exposure of interest rate for repricing periods, in which both balance and
out of balance assets and liabilities are grouped. This allows identifying those sections in which the rate variations would have a potential impact.
The table below summarizes the Group’s exposure to interest rate risks. It includes the Group’s financial instruments at carrying
amounts, categorized by the earlier of contractual re-pricing or maturity dates, what occurs first:
(*) Other
assets and other liabilities only include financial accounts.
Investments
for trading purposes are not considered (investments at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives), because these instruments are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure market
risks.
(*) Other
assets and other liabilities only include financial accounts.
Investments
for trading purposes are not considered (investments at fair value through profit or loss and trading derivatives), because these instruments are part of the trading book and the Value at Risk methodology is used to measure market
risks.
Sensitivity to changes in interest rates -
The sensitivity analysis of a reasonable possible change in interest rates on the banking book comprises an assessment of the
sensitivity of the financial margins that seeks to measure the potential changes in the interest accruals over a period of time and the expected movement of the interest rate curves, as well as the sensibility of the net economic
value, which is a long-term metric measured as the difference arising between the net economic value of assets and liabilities before and after a variation in interest rates.
The sensitivity of the financial margin is the effect of the assumed changes in interest rates on the net financial interest income
before income tax and non-controlling interest for one year, based on non-trading financial assets and financial liabilities held as of December 31, 2022, and 2021, including the effect of derivative instruments.
The sensitivity of the net economic value is calculated by reassessing the financial assets and liabilities sensitive to rates,
except for the trading instruments, including the effect of any associated hedge, and derivative instruments designated as a cash flow hedge. Regarding rate risk management, no distinction is made by accounting category for the
investments that are considered in these calculations.
The results of the sensitivity analysis regarding changes in interest rates as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are presented below:
The interest rate sensitivities set out in the table above are only illustrative and are based on simplified scenarios. The figures
represent the effect of the pro-forma movements in the net interest income based on the projected yield curve scenarios and the Group’s current interest rate risk profile. This effect, however, does not incorporate actions that would
be taken by Management to mitigate the impact of this interest rate risk.
The Group seeks proactively to change the interest rate risk profile to minimize losses and optimize net revenues. The projections
above also assume that the interest rate of all maturities moves by the same amount and, therefore, do not reflect the potential impact on net interest income of some rates changing while others remain unchanged.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, investments in equity securities and funds that are non-trading, recorded at fair value through
other comprehensive income and at fair value through profit or loss, respectively, are not considered as comprising investment securities for interest rate sensitivity calculation purposes; however, sensitivity tests have been
conducted for variations of 10, 25 and 30 percent in the market prices of these securities.
The market price sensitivity tests as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are presented below:
(ii) Foreign currency exchange risk -
The Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which
impact net open monetary positions and equity positions in a different currency than the Group’s functional currency.
The Group’s monetary position is made up of the net open position of
monetary assets, monetary liabilities and off-balance sheet items expressed in foreign currency for which the entity itself assumes the risk; as well as the equity position generated by the investment in the Group’s subsidiaries
whose functional currency is different from soles. In the first case, any appreciation/depreciation of the foreign currency would affect the
consolidated income statement, on the contrary, in the case of the equity position, any appreciation/depreciation of the foreign currency will be recognized in other comprehensive income.
The Group manages foreign currency exchange risk, which affects the income statement, by monitoring and controlling currency
positions exposed to movements in exchange rates. The market risk units of each subsidiary establish limits for said positions, which are approved by their own committees, and monitor and follow up the limits considering their foreign
exchange trading positions, their most structural foreign exchange positions, as well as their sensitivities. Additionally, there is a monetary position limit at the Credicorp level, which is monitored and reported to the Group’s Risk
Committee.
On the other hand, the Group manages foreign currency exchange risk whose fluctuation is recognized in other comprehensive income, monitoring and
controlling equity positions and their sensitivities, which are reported to the Group’s Risk Committee.
Net foreign exchange gains/losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income are disclosed in the following items:
• Net gain on foreign exchange transactions.
• Net gain on Derivatives held for trading.
• Net Result from exchange difference.
As of December 31, 2022, the foreign currency in which the Group has the greatest exposure is the U.S.
Dollar. The free market exchange rate for purchase and sale transactions of each U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2022 was S/3.814
( S/3.987 as of December 31, 2021).
Transactions in foreign currency are made at free market exchange rates of the countries where Credicorp’s Subsidiaries are
established. As of December 31,2022 and 2021, the net open monetary position with effect on results and the equity position of the Group was as follows:
As of December 31, 2022, the monetary position with effect on equity in other currencies is mainly made up of the equity of subsidiaries in Bolivian pesos for S/954.7 million, in Colombian pesos for S/566.7 million and, in
Chilean pesos for S/348.0 million, among other minors. As of December 31,2021,the monetary position with effect on equity in other
currencies was mainly made up of the equity of subsidiaries in Bolivian pesos for S/928.6 million, in Colombian pesos
for S/638.6 million and, in Chilean pesos for S/304.4 million, among other minors.
(*) An accounting
hedge of net investment abroad was carried out where part of our liability position in dollars related to the balance of the caption “bonds and notes issued”, see Note 17(iv), was designated as cover our permanent investment in
Atlantic Security Holding.
The following tables show the sensitivity analysis of the main currencies to which the Group is exposed, and which affect the consolidated income
statement and other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
The analysis determines the effect of a reasonably possible variation of the exchange rate against the sun for each of the currencies independently, considering all other variables constant. A negative amount shows a potential net reduction in the consolidated income statement and other comprehensive income, while a positive amount reflects a potential increase. Sensitivity analysis of the foreign exchange position with effect in the consolidated income statement is shown below:
The following is the
sensitivity analysis of the foreign exchange position with effect in other comprehensive income, being the main currencies of exposure: U.S. Dollar, Boliviano,Colombian Peso and Chilean Peso. This analysis is shown as of
December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its short-term payment obligations associated with its financial
liabilities when they fall due and to replace funds when they are withdrawn. In this sense, the company that is facing a liquidity crisis would be failing to comply with the obligations to pay depositors and with commitments to lend
or satisfy other operational cash needs.
The Group is exposed to daily cash requirements, interbank deposits, current accounts, time deposits, use of loans, guarantees
and other requirements. The Management of the Group’s subsidiaries establishes limits for the minimum funds amount available to cover such cash withdrawals and on the minimum level of inter-bank and other borrowing facilities that
should be in place to cover withdrawals at unexpected levels of demand. Sources of liquidity are regularly reviewed by the corresponding risk teams to maintain a wide diversification by currency, geography, type of funding,
provider, producer and term.
The procedure to control the mismatching of the maturities and interest rates of assets and liabilities is fundamental to the
management of the Group. It is unusual for banks to be completely matched, as transacted business is often based on uncertain terms and of different types. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability, but also increases
liquidity risk, which generates exposure to potential losses.
Maturities of assets and liabilities and the ability to replace them, at an acceptable cost are important factors in assessing
the liquidity of the Group.
A mismatch, in maturity of long-term illiquid assets against short-term liabilities, exposes the consolidated statement of
financial position to risks related both to rollover and to interest rates. If liquid assets do not cover maturing debts, a consolidated statement of financial position is vulnerable to a rollover risk. Furthermore, a sharp increase
in interest rates can dramatically increase the cost of rolling over short-term liabilities, leading to a rapid increase in debt cost. The contractual-maturity gap report is useful in showing liquidity characteristics.
Corporate policies have been implemented for liquidity risk management by the Group. These policies are consistent with the
particular characteristics of each operating segment in which each of the Group companies operate. Risk Management heads set up limits and autonomy models to determine the adequate liquidity indicators to be managed.
Commercial banking and Microfinance:
Liquidity risk exposure in BCP, BCB,Mibanco and Mibanco Colombia is based on indicators such as the Internal Liquidity Coverage
Ratio (RCLI, the Spanish acronym) which measures the amount of liquid assets available to meet cash outflows needs within a given stress scenario for a period of 30 days and the Internal Ratio of Stable Net Funding (RFNEI, the Spanish acronym), which is intended to guarantee that long-term assets are financed at least
with a minimum number of stable liabilities within a prolonged liquidity crisis scenario and works as a minimum compliance mechanism that supplements the RCLI. The core limits of these indicators are 100 percent and any excess is presented in the Credicorp Treasury Risk Committee, Credicorp Risk Committee and the Assets Liabilities
Committee (ALCO) of the respective subsidiary.
Insurances and Pensions:
Insurances: Liquidity risk management in Pacífico Grupo Asegurador follows a
particular approach given the nature of the business. For annually renewable businesses, mainly general insurance, the emphasis of liquidity is focused on the quick availability of resources in the event of a systemic event (for
example, 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 abroad.
For long-term businesses such as Pacífico Seguros, given the nature of the products offered and the contractual relationship with
customers (the liquidity risk is not material); the emphasis is on maintaining sufficient flow of assets and matching their maturities with maturities of obligations (mathematical technical reserves); for this purpose there are
indicators that measure the asset/liability sufficiency and adequacy as well as calculations or economic capital subject to interest rate risk, this last under the methodology of Credicorp.
Pensions: Liquidity risk management in AFP Prima is carried out in a
differentiated manner between the fund administrator and the funds being managed. Liquidity management regarding the fund administrator is focused on hedge meeting periodic operating expense needs, which are supported with the
collection of commissions. The fund administering entity does not record unexpected outflows of liquidity.
Investment banking:
Liquidity risk in the Grupo Credicorp Capital principally affects the security brokerage. In managing this risk, limits of use of
liquidity have been established as well as mismatching by dealing desk; follow-up on liquidity is performed on daily basis for a short-term horizon covering the coming settlements. If short-term unmatched maturities are identified,
repos are used. On the other hand, structural liquidity risk of Credicorp Capital is not significant given the low levels of debt, which is monitored regularly using financial planning tools.
In the case of ASB Bank Corp. the risk liquidity management performs through indicators such as Internal Liquidity Coverage Ratio
(RCLI, the Spanish acronym) and the Internal Ratio of Stable Net Funding (RFNEI, the Spanish acronym) with the core limits of 100
percent and any excess is presented in the Credicorp Treasury Risk Committee, Credicorp Risk Committee and the Assets Liabilities Committee (ALCO) of the respective subsidiary.
Companies perform a liquidity risk management using the liquidity Gap or contractual maturity Gap.
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:
A non-financial risk (NFR) is a broad term that is generally defined by exclusion; that is, any risk other than the traditional financial risks of the market, credit and liquidity. RNFs can have
substantial negative strategic, business, economic and/or reputational implications. RNF includes the operational risks defined in the seven Basel operational risk event types, but also other major risks such as technology,
cyber, behavioral, model, compliance, strategic, and third-party risk.
Non-Financial Risk management has become more challenging due to the added complexity of rapid changes in technology, extensive process automation, increased reliance on systems rather than people, as well as
transformational processes such as business agility. These changes in the way financial institutions do business have led to new risk exposures, whether in the form of attacks affecting the Bank’s service, data theft or online
fraud.
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 (except for
companies under Colombian regulations, where reputational risk is included in operational risk).
Operational risks are grouped into internal fraud, external fraud, labor relations and job security, relations with customers,
business products and practices, damages to material assets, business and systems interruption, and failures in process execution, delivery and management of processes.
One of the Group’s pillars is to develop an efficient risk culture, and to achieve this, it records operational risks and their
respective process controls. The risk map permits their monitoring, prioritization and proposed treatment according to established governance. Likewise carries out an active cybersecurity and fraud prevention management, aligned
with the best international practices.
The business continuity management system enables the establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining
and improving of business continuity based on best practices and regulatory requirements. The Group implements recovery strategies for the resources that support important products and services of the organization, which will be
periodically tested to measure the effectiveness of the strategy.
In the management of operational risk, cybersecurity, fraud prevention and business continuity, corporate guidelines are used,
and methodologies and best practices are shared among the Group’s companies.
Finally, it is incorporated as a mechanism of recovery in front of the materialization of operational risks, the management of
the Transfer of Non-Financial Risks, mainly through Insurance Policies contracted individually or corporately in the local and international market, which cover losses due to fraud, civil and professional liability, cyber risks,
damage to physical assets, among others. The insurance design is in accordance with the Group’s main operating risks, the coverage needs of key areas and the organization’s risk appetite, constantly seeking efficiencies in the cost
of policies, working together with the insurers that make up the Group and the most important insurance/reinsurance brokers in the international market.
Cybersecurity
Credicorp focuses its efforts on the most cost-efficient strategies to reduce exposure to cybersecurity risk;
thereby complying with the Group’s risk appetite. To achieve this, different levels of controls are applied adapted to the different areas and companies potentially exposed. For this reason, it maintains an important investment
program, which allows it to have the technologies and processes necessary to keep the Group’s operations and assets safe.
As part of cybersecurity management, the Group has lines of action that allow this risk to be mitigated and that, at the corporate level, implementation and improvement priorities
have been established according to the different realities of the companies. These lines of work include the Cybersecurity Strategy, which is constantly reviewed considering the global scenario, standards, frameworks and
regulations, in order to guarantee business continuity, resilience and data privacy, as well as the adoption of security and cybersecurity frameworks that allow cybersecurity controls to be adapted for each of the Group
companies, adequate management and remediation of vulnerabilities on time.
There is an awareness program focused in constant training for employees to generate a culture of cybersecurity awareness in all Group companies and cybersecurity indicators, which ensure alignment between
operations and the business strategy of group companies.
The Government of Third Parties, which includes suppliers, consumers, strategic allies and clients, allows us to ensure adherence and compliance with Group policies, as well as the implementation of security
technologies, to comprehensively ensure all business processes.
Finally,
information security management of information assets is carried out through a systemic process, documented and known by the entire organization under the best practices and regulatory requirements. Guidelines are designed and
developed based on the policies and procedures to have availability, privacy and integrity strategies.
Corporate Security and Cybercrime
As part of the management of Non-Financial Risks, the Corporate Security & Cybercrime Operations Center’s function is to detect and respond to incidents of fraud, cyber crime and
physical security.
These tasks are carried out by teams specialized in transactional monitoring, investigations, “cybercrime”, electronic security, disaster risk management
and strategic intelligence activities, including social conflicts, which allow safeguarding the safety of workers, clients, suppliers and company assets.
To this end, the designed strategy includes the use of state-of-the-art technological tools in the monitoring platform, digital video surveillance and advanced risk profile analysis
models, among other fronts. Likewise, there is highly specialized and trained talent on these fronts that allows the proper use of artificial intelligence, electronics, advanced analytics and “cyber forensic” achieving high
efficiency standards.
Finally, The Group contributes to the security of the Financial System through union activities that it develops at the local level in the Association of Banks of Peru (ASBANC) and at the
Latin American level in the Committee of Security Experts of the Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN).
The Group uses models for different purposes such as credit admission, capital calculation, behavior, provisions, market risk,
liquidity, among others.
Model risk is defined as the probability of loss resulting from decisions (credit, market, among others) based on the use of
poorly designed and/or poorly implemented models. The sources that generate this risk are mainly: deficiencies in data, errors in the model (from design to implementation), use of the model.
The management of model risk is proportional to the importance of each model. In this sense, a concept of “tiering” (measurement
system that orders the models depending to the importance according to the impact on the business) is defined as the main attribute to synthesize the level of importance or relevance of a model, from which is determined the
intensity of the model risk management processes to be followed.
Model risk management is structured around a set of processes known as the life cycle of the model. The definition of phases of
the life cycle of the model in the Group is detailed below: Identification, Planning, Development, Internal Validation, Approval, Implementation and use, and Monitoring and control
The main 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
enough reserves are available to cover these liabilities.
The risk exposure is mitigated by diversification across a large portfolio of insurance contracts and by having different lines
of business. The risks are also mitigated 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 16(c).
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, the mortality
of the portfolio of life business policyholders has increased significantly. The main businesses affected have been the current Social Security Insurance and Credit Life Insurance, due to the number of policyholders in each
business (more than 2.5 million people in each case). The other businesses affected are Individual Life, Group Life
and Law Life, but with a reduced impact.However, during 2022 the mortality due to Covid-19 has been reduced compared to 2021.
In these businesses, the reserve for pending claims has increased, as
well as the reserve for Claims Occurred and Not Reported (IBNR) due to the increase in deaths and the delay experienced in reporting claims. Since March 2020, the month in which the national emergency began, the size of the
portfolios, the reported claims and the reserves necessary to cover the expected excess mortality (expected deaths above the average number of premature deaths) have been continuously monitored. pandemic). Likewise, conservative
criteria have been applied in estimating loss reserves, considering the uncertainty involved.
On the other hand, in the pension businesses, more deceased annuitants have also been registered since the start of the pandemic, which has led to a
greater release of mathematical reserves for this concept compared to previous years, however during 2022, the level of death of rentiers has decreased compared to 2021, this is a product of the vaccination advancement.
Finally, although the risk of increased mortality remains given the declaration of the fitht wave of COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health, the risk is largely mitigated because the population fully vaccinated exceeds 90 percent at the end of december 2022. For this reason, during 2022 there was a decrease in mortality compared to the national emergency declaration. Non-life insurance contracts (general insurance and healthcare) -
The Group mainly issues the following types of non-life general insurance contracts: automobile, technical branches, business and
healthcare insurances. Healthcare contracts provide medical expense cover to policyholders. Risks under non-life insurance policies usually cover 12 months.
For general insurance contracts the most significant risks arise from climate changes, natural disasters and other types 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 and by having different business lines. The variability of
risk is improved by careful selection and implementation of underwriting strategies, which are designed to ensure that risks are diversified in terms of type of risks and level of insured benefits. This is achieved, in various
cases, through diversification across industry sectors and geography.
Furthermore, strict claim review policies to assess all new and ongoing claims and in process of settlement, regular detailed
review of claims handling procedures and frequent investigation of possible fraudulent claims are all policies and procedures put in place to reduce the Group’s risk exposure. Insurance contracts also entitle the Group to pursue
third parties for payment of some or all costs. Also, the Group actively manages and promptly pursues claims, in order to reduce its exposure to unpredictable future developments that can negatively impact the Group. In this sense, constant
monitoring is being carried out on claims that may arise as a result of the social political crisis, which began at the end of 2022.
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.
In the Medical Assistance branch, the pandemic had two simultaneous effects on the accident rate: an increase in outpatient care and hospitalizations
(normal and in the ICU) for COVID-19 cases and a decrease in care and hospitalizations for other ailments. For this business, reserves for claims pending, as well as reserves for claims that have occurred and not reported (IBNR)
are being continuously monitored and have been estimated with prudent criteria due to the variability and uncertainty of the frequency and cost of cases and the Greater delay in reporting claims by health centers, whose care
during the pandemic is focused on patient care. During 2022, care for Covid-19 has decreased compared to 2021, allowing an increase in outpatient and hospital care for other illnesses.
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, 2022, and 2021, the regulatory capital for the subsidiaries engaged in financial and insurance activities
amounted to approximately S/31,754.6 million and S/29,741.6 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/8,157.0 million the minimum regulatory capital
required as of December 31, 2021 (approximately S/10,294.3 million as of December 31, 2021).
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:
Financial instruments included in the Level 1 category are those that are measured based on 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 based on 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:
Interest rate swaps, currency swaps and forward exchange contracts are measured by using valuation techniques where inputs are based
on market data. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs, including the credit quality of counterparties, spot
exchange rates, forward rates and interest rate curves. Options are valued using well-known, widely accepted valuation models.
A credit valuation adjustment (CVA) is applied to the “Over-The-Counter” derivative exposures to take into account the
counterparty’s risk of default when measuring the fair value of the derivative. CVA is the mark-to market cost of protection required to hedge credit risk from counterparties in this type of derivatives portfolio. CVA is calculated
by multiplying the probability of default (PD), the loss given default (LGD) and the expected exposure (EE) at the time of default.
A debit valuation adjustment (DVA) is applied to include the Group’s own credit risk in the fair value of derivatives (that is the
risk that the Group might default on its contractual obligations), using the same methodology as for CVA.
As of December 31, 2022, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/1,478.7 million and S/1,345.7
million respectively, See Note 13(c), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/7.5 million and S/11.2 million respectively. The net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/6.0 million of loss. As of December 31, 2021, the balance of receivables and payables corresponding to derivatives amounted to S/1,661.6 million and S/1,524.8
million, respectively, See Note 13(c), generating DVA and CVA adjustments for approximately S/7.8 million and S/17.3 million, respectively. Also, the net impact of both items in the consolidated statement of income amounted to S/0.3 million of loss.
Valuation of certificates of deposit BCRP, corporate, leasing, subordinated bonds and Government treasury bonds are measured by
calculating their Net Present Values (NPV) through discounted cash flows, using appropriate and relevant zero coupon rate curves to discount cash flows in the respective currency and considering observable current market
transactions.
Certificates of deposit BCRP (CD BCRP) are securities issued at a discount in order to regulate the liquidity of the financial
system. They are placed mainly through public auction or direct placement, are freely negotiable by their holders in the Peruvian secondary market and may be used as collateral in Repurchase Agreement Transactions of Securities with
the BCRP.
Other debt instruments are measured using valuation techniques based on assumptions supported by prices from observable current
market transactions, obtained via pricing services. Nevertheless, when prices have not been determined in an active market, fair values are based on broker quotes and assets that are valued using models whereby the majority of
assumptions are market observable.
These are measured using valuation techniques (internal models), based on assumptions that are not supported by transaction prices
observable in the market for the same instrument, nor based on available market data.
In this regard, no significant differences were noted between the estimated fair values and the respective carrying amounts.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the net unrealized loss of Level 3 financial instruments amounted to S/0.1 million and S/0.7
million, respectively. During 2022 and 2021, 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.
We present below the disclosure of the comparison between the carrying amounts and fair values of the financial instruments,
which are not measured at fair value, presented in the consolidated statement of financial position by level of the fair value hierarchy:
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:
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, 2022 and 2021, the value of the net assets under administration off the balance sheet (in millions of soles) is
as follows:
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