RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 - KBL European Private Bankers
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RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 - KBL European Private Bankers
| 2 0 0 5 | 2 0 0 5 | 2 0 0 6 | 2 0 0 7 | 2 0 0 8 | 2 0 0 9 | 2 0 10 | 2 0 11 RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 “Le Chemin est le but.” - Confucius BR KBL ESPAÑA EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO LTD THEODOOR GILISSEN BANKIERS N.V. PUILAETCO DEWAAY PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. KBL EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS LUXEMBOURG PUILAETCO LUXEMBOURG VITISLIFE KBL RICHELIEU BANQUE PRIVEE S.A. MERCK FINCK & CO, PRIVATBANKIERS KBL SWISS PRIVATE BANKING LTD KBL MONACO PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. Sommaire Rapports de gestion du Conseil d’Administration Conseil d’Administration 10 Rapport de gestion consolidé 18 Comité de Direction et Direction 11 Rapport de gestion non consolidé 26 Faits marquants de l’exercice 2011 12 Annexes 30 Chiffres clés consolidés 14 Affectation du résultat 52 Composition du Conseil d’Administration 53 “Qu’importe que nous empruntions des itinéraires différents, pourvu que nous arrivions au même but.” - Mahatma Gandhi Conseil d’Administration et Comité de Direction Situation au 31 décembre 2011 Conseil d’Administration Jan HUYGHEBAERT Président du Conseil d’Administration Philippe VLERICK Diego du MONCEAU de BERGENDAL Vice-Président du Conseil d’Administration Administrateur Franky DEPICKERE Edmond MULLER Administrateur Administrateur Frank ERTEL Philippe PAQUAY Administrateur Administrateur-Directeur Représentant du personnel Jacques PETERS Marc GLESENER CEO Administrateur Représentant du personnel Luc PHILIPS Administrateur Francis GODFROID Administrateur Yves PITSAER Représentant du personnel Administrateur-Directeur Christian HOELTGEN Mathias RAUEN Administrateur Administrateur Représentant du personnel Représentant du personnel Olivier de JAMBLINNE de MEUX Philippe RYELANDT Administrateur-Directeur Administrateur Représentant du personnel Jan Maarten de JONG Administrateur Marie-Christine VANTHOURNOUT-SANTENS Administrateur Laurent MERTZ Administrateur Marc WITTEMANS Représentant du personnel Administrateur Réviseurs d’entreprises agréés chargés du contrôle externe : Ernst & Young S.A. 10 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Situation au 31 décembre 2011 Comité de Direction Jacques PETERS DIRECTION Président Philippe AUQUIER John PERKS Olivier de JAMBLINNE de MEUX Finance ITS & PPD Philippe PAQUAY Luc CAYTAN Vincent SALZINGER Financial Markets Group Compliance Rafik FISCHER Bernard SIMONET Global Investor Services Human Resources Marie-Paule GILLEN-SNYERS Bernard SOETENS General Secretary Corporate / Loans Michel GODFRAIND Thierry THOUVENOT Risk Control Group Internal Audit Guillaume de GROOT HERZOG Philippe VAN DOOREN Buildings & Logistics Operations Management Yves PITSAER Olivier HUBERT Tax Bernard JACQUEMIN KBL Wealth Management Siegfried MARISSENS Corporate Centre KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 11 Faits marquants 1. NOUVEAU PARTENAIRE FINANCIER POUR KBL EPB 3. RECENTRAGE DES ACTIVITES ET ADAPTATION DES RESSOURCES Fin 2009, KBC Groupe, actionnaire historique de KBL Dans le contexte global des suites de la crise financière, nos European Private Bankers (« KBL epb ») avait annoncé son efforts se sont concentrés sur la préservation des avoirs de intention de céder ses participations et de rechercher un nou- nos clients. vel actionnaire pour soutenir le développement de KBL epb. Ce processus de recherche s’est conclu par la signature le 10 La nature des activités et des transactions que nous ef- octobre 2011 d’un accord entre Precision Capital S.A. et KBC fectuons aujourd’hui pour notre clientèle a fortement Groupe S.A. pour le rachat de KBL epb. Le montant annoncé évolué. Certaines ont disparu, d’autres ont profondément de la transaction est d’EUR 1,05 milliard. changé, comme certaines activités de la Salle des Marchés Precision Capital S.A. est une entité luxembourgeoise qui ou du Private Banking qui s’est recentré sur la gestion dis- représente les intérêts d’un investisseur de l’Etat du Qatar. crétionnaire. Des activités qui n’entraient pas dans notre cœur de métier ont été fortement réduites et un processus d’automatisation poussé en cours depuis plusieurs années a 2. LE CLOSING ATTENDU EN 2012 induit un redimensionnement structurel de l’entreprise en vue d’assurer sa stabilité. L’accord du 10 octobre 2011 conclu entre KBC Groupe, actionnaire de référence de KBL epb, et Precision Capital S.A., Dans ce contexte, nous avons pris la décision de fermer doit recevoir l’aval des autorités de contrôle du Luxembourg, notre succursale en Pologne, KBL Polska, en décembre 2011. mais aussi des régulateurs des différents pays où KBL epb est active. La complexité du Groupe KBL epb et les délais légaux dont dispose chaque régulateur ont eu pour effet de prolonger le processus d’autorisation. Le closing de l’opération est attendu dans le premier semestre 2012. 12 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Faits marquants 4. RESULTATS : VERS UNE RELANCE DE L’ ACTIVITE AVEC LE FUTUR ACTIONNAIRE 6. UNE STRATEGIE AMBITIEUSE KBL epb entend rester un pôle d’excellence dans son cœur Dans un environnement économique instable, mais aus- de métier, le Private Banking. Cette activité sera appelée à si dans le contexte spécifique de la vente de KBL epb, le se développer en Europe et, profitant des opportunités qui bénéfice net consolidé de KBL epb a atteint EUR 20,1 mil- nous seront offertes par l’élargissement géographique de no- lions au 31 décembre 2011, contre EUR 67,7 millions l’année tre marché, nous allons entrer dans d’autres régions à fort précédente. Les circonstances du marché nous ont amenés à potentiel de développement où notre offre unique de services réaliser des corrections de valeur significatives sur notre fili- sera apte à rencontrer les attentes de nouveaux clients po- ale française et sur la dette grecque souveraine détenue par tentiels à hauts revenus. certaines entités du Groupe. Ces éléments négatifs ont seulement pu être compensés en partie par le bénéfice réalisé sur Outre le Private Banking, KBL epb continuera à développer le remboursement anticipé de notre hybride Tier 1. des activités dans le domaine des services aux investisseurs institutionnels et des marchés financiers dans lesquels son La diminution des actifs sous gestion de EUR 48,7 milliards à expertise représente une plus-value. 44,3 milliards peut être attribuée à une combinaison des effets de prix et volumes qui reflète le marché mondial difficile. L’acquisition annoncée de la Banque par un investisseur qatari à la fin de 2011, devrait ramener la stabilité et la sérénité au développement de nos deux métiers, le Private Banking et l’industrie des fonds. 5. EFFECTIF Au 31 décembre 2011, l’effectif global du réseau KBL epb s’établit à 2.339 collaborateurs, contre 2.522 à fin 2010, soit -7 %. Cette variation résulte d’une diminution d’effectif au sein de la maison-mère ainsi qu’auprès de certaines filiales. Sur les 2.339 collaborateurs du réseau KBL epb, 57 % d’entre eux travaillent au sein des filiales hors Luxembourg. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 13 Chiffres clés consolidés CHIFFRES CLES CONSOLIDES (données consolidées au 31 décembre) 2008 2008 2009 2010 2011 “Résultat sousjacent’’ RÉSULTATS (en millions EUR) Produit bancaire net 396,0 653,5 664,9 602,6 549,3 Charges d’exploitation -475,6 -475,6 -504,4 -503,2 -438,8 Dépréciation des actifs (impairments) -210,2 -44,3 -24,7 -44,6 -99,4 Quote-part dans le résultat des entreprises associées 2,1 2,1 2,7 1,6 0,6 Badwill - - - 29,0 - Résultat avant impôt -287,7 135,8 138,5 85,4 11,8 Impôt sur le Résultat 141,8 18,2 -19,4 -17,7 8,3 Résultat Net, part du Groupe -145,9 153,9 119,2 67,7 20,1 Core Tier One Ratio – Bâle II 5,8 % - 9,1 % 11,3 % 16,3 % Tier One Ratio – Bâle II 6,9 % - 10,7 % 13,4 % 16,3 % 12,2 % - 18,4 % 21,6 % 22,3 % Total Fonds propres éligibles/Total bilan 5,6 % - 7,9 % 8,8 % 7,0 % Ratio de Liquidité (Loan-to-Deposit Ratio) 14,0 % - 14,1 % 17,2 % 19,0 % ROAE -13,6 % 14,3 % 12,9 % 6,6 % 2,0 % ROAA -0,8 % 0,8 % 0,8 % 0,5 % 0,1 % 120,1 % 72,8 % 75,9 % 83,5 % 79,9 % RATIOS FINANCIERS (EN %) Ratio de solvabilité – Bâle II Cost/Income Ratio (*) Les données 2008 « Résultat Underlying » tiennent compte de la neutralisation des impacts négatifs directement liés à la crise financière tels que l’évaluation négative de certains instruments financiers évalués à la juste valeur et de charges d’impairment constatées sur le portefeuille « Disponibles à la vente » (Available for Sale ou AFS) et sur le portefeuille « Prêts et Créances » (Loans and Receivables). 14 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Chiffres clés consolidés 2008 2009 2010 2011 16,2 13,9 14,7 14,8 Prêts et créances sur les établissements de crédit et les sociétés d’investissement 5,4 4,8 4,3 5,1 Prêts et créances sur la clientèle 1,5 1,3 1,4 1,5 Valeurs mobilières 6,5 6,2 5,0 4,1 3,8 3,4 2,7 2,8 10,4 8,4 7,8 7,9 dont Dettes subordonnées 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,4 Total des capitaux propres 0,8 1,0 1,1 1,0 Avoirs en gestion 44,0 46,1 48,7 44,3 dont Private banking customers 34,6 36,4 39,0 35,1 +6,2 % -5,7 % +1,0 % -3,9 % -22,0 % +11,0 % +6,2 % -6,0 % (données consolidées au 31 décembre) TOTAL BILAN (en milliards EUR) ACTIF PASSIF Dettes envers les établissements de crédit et les sociétés d’investissement Dettes envers la clientèle et dettes représentées par un titre AUM (en milliards EUR) Impact volume Impact prix KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 15 “Ce qui importe, ce n’est pas d’arriver, mais d’aller vers.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Rapport de Gestion consolidé Rapport de Gestion consolidé 1. COMMENTAIRE GENERAL SUR LES RESULTATS CONSOLIDES Le résultat net consolidé, part du Groupe, au 31 décembre Un produit d’impôts d’EUR 8,3 millions est enregistré en 2011 s’élève à EUR 20,1 millions par rapport à EUR 67,7 mil- 2011, dont EUR 6,8 millions d’impôts différés principalement lions au 31 décembre 2010. liés à des pertes fiscales reportables. Au 31 décembre 2011, le produit net bancaire recule de Le total bilantaire est de EUR 14.752 millions, similaire à 9 % par rapport à fin 2010 et s’établit à EUR 549,3 millions, 2010. La diminution de 26 % de la valeur des actifs disponi- principalement en raison de la contraction de 8 % des com- bles à la vente, principalement due à des désinvestissements missions nettes et de la diminution de 28 % des gains nets et des positions échues émis par KBC Groupe (qui anticipe la potentiels et réalisés sur les instruments financiers. séparation avec KBC Groupe), est compensée par une augmentation des dépôts cash auprès des banques centrales Le montant des avoirs en gestion est de EUR 44,3 milliards et des opérations reverse repos avec des établissements fin 2011 contre EUR 48,7 milliards fin 2010. financiers. Les charges d’exploitation ont été significativement réduites Au terme de l’exercice sous revue, les fonds propres con- à EUR 438,8 millions du fait des programmes de restructura- solidés de base (Tier One) après déductions, calculés con- tion mis en place dans le Groupe. formément à la circulaire CSSF 06/273 telle que modifiée portant sur la définition des ratios de fonds propres sous Au 31 décembre 2011, le montant des charges d’impairment Bâle II, s’élèvent à EUR 653 millions. Le ratio de solvabilité s’élève à EUR -99,4 millions contre EUR -44,6 millions au consolidé des fonds propres de base (Ratio Tier One) est de 31 décembre 2010. Un impairment d’EUR 63,3 millions a 16,3 % par rapport à 13,4 % fin 2010. Le ratio « Core Tier été comptabilisé sur le goodwill et les fonds de commerce One » s’établit à 16,3 % par rapport à 11,3 % fin 2010. En de KBL Richelieu Banque Privée S.A.. La dégradation de la 2011 l’instrument de « Tier One hybrid » a été remboursé de valorisation des obligations grecques a eu un impact négatif façon anticipée avec une décote. d’EUR 29,1 millions sur le résultat du Groupe. Au 31 décembre 2011, la valeur nette comptable de l’exposition aux obligations de l’Etat Grec est d’EUR 9,3 millions. 18 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Rapport de Gestion consolidé 2. MISSION DE KBL EPB Jusqu’à ce jour, KBL epb s’est concentrée sur le développe- A taille humaine, toutes nos enseignes agissent sous leur ment du Private Banking pure play dans des pays ciblés en nom propre et avec leur particularité culturelle. Ainsi, partout Europe. Cette mission s’ouvre maintenant plus largement où nous sommes implantés, notre pérennité et notre succès sur le Moyen-Orient et l’Asie et sur une activité de services reposent sur la signature, l’histoire, la réputation de chacun aux investisseurs professionnels à travers nos départements des membres de KBL European Private Bankers S.A.. d’Asset Management, de Global Investor Services et de Global Financial Markets. 2.2. LA CULTURE DE L’EXCELLENCE DANS NOS METIERS 2.1. OBJECTIFS STRATEGIQUES : ENTREPRENDRE SUR DES BASES SOLIDES ET STABLES En cette période de trouble des marchés financiers, nos banquiers privés se positionnent en trusted advisors, plus que Fort de notre expertise européenne en Private Banking et jamais proches de leurs clients. Ils ont pour mission de con- avec l’appui de nos futurs actionnaires 1, nous nous voulons seiller chaque client en tenant compte à la fois de son profil ouverts à l’expansion géographique et opportuniste dans le d’investissement et de ses attentes. C’est pourquoi nos ban- marché. quiers privés ont une approche personnalisée, centrée sur le dialogue avec le client et vue dans une relation à long terme. En effet, KBL epb est véritablement le seul réseau européen Cette approche est fondée sur une relation personnelle et du- de banques privées locales pure-play. Le Private Banking est rable qui nous engage dans un processus de révision continuel notre cœur de métier et nous mettons le client au centre de de portefeuille en comparaison avec les objectifs individuels nos préoccupations en privilégiant la proximité et le respect du client pour leur apporter le meilleur de notre savoir-faire. des cultures et des identités. Nous sommes aussi reconnus comme des trusted investors. Nous considérons que l’esprit entrepreneurial des ban- Notre indépendance dans le choix de nos investissements est quiers privés qui nous rejoignent et l’autonomie de chacun garantie par notre stratégie, bien maîtrisée et construite sur des membres de notre réseau sont les facteurs clés de notre une longue expérience d’architecture ouverte. De plus, nous réussite. Parce que nous souhaitons être Belge en Belgique, avons lancé fin 2011 notre EPB Flagship Fund, un fonds dont Néerlandais aux Pays-Bas ou encore Espagnol en Espagne, la gestion bénéficie de toute l’expérience de nos banquiers chaque membre du réseau KBL epb bénéficie d’une large privés et qui vise à offrir à nos clients un retour sur investisse- autonomie dans la définition de sa stratégie commerciale. ment indépendant de tout benchmark, tout en maintenant une 1 Comme il est mentionné sous la rubrique « Faits marquants » point 2, il est à noter que la transaction de la vente de KBL epb à Capital Precision S.A. n’est pas encore achevée. Le closing aura lieu dès que toutes les conditions suspensives prévues pour la vente seront complètes (c’est-à-dire l’approbation de tous les organismes de réglementation). Toutes les déclarations faites ci-après concernant la coopération avec le futur actionnaire, seront soumises à la finalisation de la vente. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 19 Rapport de Gestion consolidé faible volatilité et en préservant le capital sur le moyen/ long Avec le soutien de notre futur actionnaire, nous allons cibler terme. dans un proche avenir de nouveaux marchés et de nouvelles catégories de prospects. Toutes les stratégies d’investissement proposées à nos clients par nos banquiers privés font l’objet d’une analyse appro- Dans cette dynamique, certains métiers vont pouvoir se ren- fondie, qui tient compte de la performance attendue en regard forcer mutuellement. Ainsi les activités d’Asset Management, du niveau de risque accepté par l’investisseur. que nous exerçons depuis longtemps en lien avec le Private Banking, trouvent maintenant un espace d’expansion beau- Nous tenons enfin à nous affirmer comme un trusted employer. coup plus vaste. Le même commentaire vaut pour les ac- Nous offrons à cette fin une carrière attrayante aux banquiers tivités de Correspondant Banking et autres services finan- privés qui sont les meilleurs dans leur métier. Ambitieux, nous ciers (Global Financial Markets) pour lesquels notre Salle des souhaitons d’ailleurs continuer de façon active à attirer les meil- Marchés a une expertise reconnue. leurs à nous. Mais nous nous entourons aussi de professionnels compétents dans tous les métiers de la Banque Privée, ce le travail et les performances de nos banquiers privés. 2.4. UNE GESTION D’ENTREPRISE ADAPTEE AUX CIRCONSTANCES Nous sommes convaincus que notre approche centrée sur le Après les turbulences dues à la crise financière de ces der- Private Banking et notre adossement à un nouveau partenaire nières années, un plan volontariste de réduction des coûts a financier sont nos moteurs de croissance dans les prochaines été appliqué dans tout le réseau KBL epb. Nous sommes res- années. tés prudents dans la gestion des risques et nous avons visé qui nous permet d’assurer le meilleur support afin d’optimiser à garantir notre stabilité. Notre risque crédit est totalement sous contrôle et nous disposons d’une confortable position 2.3. UNE EXPANSION SOUTENUE PAR NOTRE FUTUR ACTIONNAIRE de liquidité. Grâce à cette politique de prudence, nous pouvons nous prévaloir d’un excellent ratio de solvabilité. La collaboration étroite avec notre futur actionnaire, qui s’insérera dans le développement de KBL epb dès 2012, 2.5. IMPLICATION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES nous ouvre des opportunités intéressantes qu’il nous appartient d’explorer rapidement. Nos collaborateurs constituent la ressource principale de notre réseau. La construction d’une relation de qualité avec Dans cette perspective, nous nous préparons activement leurs clients est leur premier objectif. Nous visons à valoriser à développer notre politique d’expansion commerciale par davantage les efforts des collaborateurs en favorisant l’esprit l’approche de nouvelles catégories de clients potentiels dans d’initiative et à renforcer l’esprit d’appartenance au Groupe les pays où nous sommes déjà présents ou par l’entrée dans KBL epb. des nouveaux marchés géographiques et par le développement d’un nouveau type de services dont ces catégories de De plus, à travers ses programmes de mécénat culturel et de clients ont besoin. Afin de nous donner les moyens de cette sponsoring sociétal, KBL epb encourage ses collaborateurs à politique, nous avons prévu de renforcer de façon significa- participer à des projets culturels, sociaux ou caritatifs. tive notre équipe de marketing à l’international. Nous allons également renforcer nos activités dans le domaine de la constitution et la gestion de fonds d’investissement et autres produits financiers, dont nous sommes déjà un des leaders à Luxembourg. 20 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Rapport de Gestion consolidé 3. LE HUB SERVICE CENTER Afin de se donner les moyens d’assurer le développement Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A., dont l’expérience de son réseau de Banques privées européennes, KBL epb a pourra profiter également aux autres filiales du Groupe. conçu, pour ses membres, une série de prestations informatiques et opérationnelles regroupées à Luxembourg au sein Sur le plan opérationnel, tous les membres de KBL epb d’un concept baptisé Hub Service Center. utilisent la plateforme commune (certains intégralement, d’autres partiellement en raison des contraintes locales). KBL epb souhaite offrir à ses membres des installations sans Différentes initiatives visant à améliorer l’efficience et la qua- égales en termes de qualité, souplesse, gestion des coûts, lité du service ont été lancées en 2011 et se poursuivent en outils TIC spécialisés, services de back-office, exécution sur 2012. le marché et soutien opérationnel par le biais d’une centralisation de ces activités sur une plateforme commune. Avec le Hub, KBL epb a mis l’accent sur un nouveau rôle, celui de prestataire de services proactifs de qualité optimale Le Hub de Luxembourg s’appuie sur l’éventail d’outils et de destinés aux banques privées européennes recherchant compétences développés au sein de KBL epb à Luxembourg l’excellence pour leur clientèle. La mise en commun des ca- et de l’ensemble du réseau KBL epb depuis plusieurs années. pacités et des compétences de traitement, ajoutée à la sou- Il facilite l’optimisation de la qualité de service dont bénéfi- plesse de l’architecture mise en œuvre, fait du Hub un outil cient les clients dans tous les sites européens où KBL epb essentiel pour soutenir la croissance et optimiser la qualité est présent tout en renforçant la productivité au travers d’un du service, la gestion des risques et les coûts de base de usage systématique du principe de traitement STP (Straight KBL epb. Through Processing). La plateforme ITS a été lancée avec succès en France (KBL Richelieu Banque Privée S.A.), au Royaume-Uni (Brown, Shipley & Co LTD), en Belgique (Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A.), en Espagne (KBL Espana European Private Bankers) et en Suisse (KBL Swiss Private Banking LTD). Fort d’une stratégie ITS basée sur l’efficacité et la valeur ajoutée, des solutions innovantes sont déployées au sein de la plateforme Hub ITS afin d’améliorer les services fournis aux activités des banquiers privés. C’est particulièrement le cas avec la nouvelle installation 2012 en Belgique chez KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 21 Rapport de Gestion consolidé 4. UNE ACTIVITE COMPLEMENTAIRE DE NICHES 4.1. GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES La confiance des investisseurs dans les produits d’investissement collectif s’est améliorée un peu en 2011 et Au Luxembourg, à côté du métier de banquier privé, nous les fortes corrections à la baisse que nous avons connues exerçons un second métier lié aux particularités de la place en août et en septembre laissent entrevoir un avenir en de- financière. Notre fonction Global Investor Services (GIS) cen- mi-teinte. Malgré la baisse des actifs nets due à l’évolution tralise depuis 2007 tous les services et les compétences négative des marchés financiers et le nombre accru de liq- reconnues de la Banque et les met à la disposition d’une cli- uidations de produits non-performants, la division OPC & entèle non-privée. Les domaines d’activité du GIS sont es- Global Custody Services, experte dans le domaine des serv- sentiellement liés à l’industrie des Organismes de Placement ices administratifs et bancaires indispensables à la bonne Collectif et aux activités de marché pour une clientèle profes- marche des OPC de nos clients professionnels et institu- sionnelle et institutionnelle. tionnels, a non seulement fidélisé ses clients avec qui elle a lancé de nouveaux produits, mais a encore pu étendre ses Les professionnels du GIS, une cinquantaine d’experts, four- relations d’affaire à de nouveaux entrants dans l’industrie de nissent des services sur mesure au client institutionnel et lui l’investissement collectif. (Pour plus de détails voir sous 4.2. proposent les produits développés dans la Banque et plus OPC.) Il faut souligner par ailleurs l’excellente évolution des particulièrement dans sa salle des marchés, l’une des der- fonds non-domiciliés en dépôt auprès de KBL epb, dont les nières salles encore en fonctionnement sur la place financière avoirs ont plus que doublé en un an. luxembourgeoise. Ils sont assistés dans leur tâche par de réelles compétences techniques, comme la plateforme opéra- Les activités liées à nos compétences et activités de marché tionnelle intégrée du Hub ou encore les systèmes de commu- ont, quant à elles, bénéficié de la grande volatilité des nication et d’information financière de haut niveau que sont marchés qui ont offert un bon volume transactionnel, que ce Bloomberg et Reuters. soit au niveau des actions, des opérations de change ou de l’intermédiation de fonds de tiers. Le cross-selling avec les clients en dépôt (fonds et autres) a progressé de 150 %, principalement en ce qui concerne les obligations gouvernementales à court terme qui ont été envisagées comme alternatives aux dépôts cash bancaires, surtout au cours des 6 premiers mois de l’exercice passé. 22 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Rapport de Gestion consolidé Les équipes du GIS, en collaboration avec celles de l’Informa- Par diverses initiatives (« Association of the Luxembourg tique, ont travaillé au développement du volet transactionnel Fund Industry » - ALFI, « Luxembourg for Finance » - LFF, …) de notre application internet, eKBL. Sa mise en production a la place poursuit sa promotion en Asie, au Moyen-Orient et eu lieu au quatrième trimestre 2011 et le nombre de clients en Amérique Latine, territoires qui deviennent non seule- qui souhaitent passer des ordres espèces et titres via eKBL ment des marchés de distribution de première importance n’a cessé de croître depuis. Des développements supplémen- pour le secteur mais dont sont issus un nombre croissant taires ont été apportés à l’application, notamment en amé- de promoteurs de fonds d’investissement. Rappelons en- liorant les outils de reporting, et, depuis fin 2011, nous pou- core qu’aujourd’hui le TOP 3 des pays (part de marché en vons offrir à nos clients une solution complète en matière de % des actifs nets totaux) dont sont issus les promoteurs : passage d’ordres espèces et titres. Nos équipes poursuivent représentés par les Etats-Unis (23 %), l’Allemagne (17 %) et les développements et travaillent sur des liens entre eKBL et la Suisse (16 %). le projet de gestion automatisée des événements sur titres CAMA et l’Asset Management Portal, outil qui permet de Comme c’était déjà le cas ces dernières années, 2011 fut suivre l’évolution de portefeuilles en temps réel grâce à des marquée par un succès constant des fonds alternatifs sous informations détaillées sur les marchés financiers. forme de Sociétés d’Investissement en Capital à Risque ou SICAR (273 sociétés à fin novembre 2011 contre 244 unités un an auparavant) ou sous forme de Fonds d’Investissement 4.2. OPC Spécialisés ou FIS. Ce sont les FIS, véhicules réglementés et flexibles intro- 4.2.1. Malgré la crise, le Luxembourg reste toujours numéro 1 européen en matière d’OPC duits il y a moins de 5 ans, qui ont à nouveau le mieux progressé : en net 174 structures ont vu le jour jusqu’à fin novembre 2011, soit une augmentation de 15 %. Il Après deux années de reprise suite à la crise de 2008, qui s’agit essentiellement de fonds poursuivant des stratégies s’était même soldé fin 2010 par un volume record des actifs d’investissement dites alternatives au sens large : sociétés nets, le secteur des fonds d’investissement luxembourgeois non cotées, immobilier, hedge funds, microfinance, nouvelles a subi à nouveau en 2011 de plein fouet les turbulences des énergies, investissements socialement responsables, etc.… marchés financiers. Fin novembre 2011, les actifs nets de la place reculaient de 6 % pour atteindre quelques EUR 2.059 En matière réglementaire l’industrie des fonds à Luxembourg milliards contre EUR 2.199 à fin 2010. a enregistré : - La Directive AIFM (« Alternative Investment Fund Managers Malgré l’environnement morose et l’effet marché négatif im- Directive ») réglementant les gestionnaires de véhicules al- portant, à savoir une perte d’EUR 148 milliards d’actifs nets, ternatifs et par ricochet aussi les fonds alternatifs. La il est intéressant de noter que jusque fin novembre 2011 les Directive a été adoptée en novembre 2010, est entrée en souscriptions restaient plus importantes que les rachats. Des vigueur le 21 juillet 2011 et doit être transcrite dans la légis- promoteurs, issus d’un nombre toujours croissant de pays, lation luxembourgeoise pour le 21 juillet 2013 au plus tard. ont lancé en net 166 structures OPC ou 391 compartiments. - La mise en pratique des nouvelles exigences de la Directive Le Luxembourg défend ainsi sa position de numéro 1 en Européenne OPCVM communément appelée « UCITS Europe et représente avec ses 3.833 structures et 13.328 IV ». Pour rappel, de par sa loi du 17 décembre 2010, le compartiments, après les Etats-Unis, toujours le deuxième Luxembourg a été à nouveau le premier pays de l’UE à trans- marché mondial des fonds d’investissement (chiffres tou- crire dans sa législation nationale ladite Directive qui traite jours à fin novembre 2011). de sujets tels que les fusions transfrontalières de fonds, de structure « master-feeder », d’une simplification de la procédure de notification, du passeport pour les sociétés de gestion ainsi que d’une nouvelle mouture du prospectus simplifié, appelé le KIID (Key Investor Information Document). KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 23 Rapport de Gestion consolidé 4.2.2. Evolution des avoirs administrés par KTL 4.2.3. European Fund Administration KTL est une filiale qui appartient à 100 % à KBL epb qui est Depuis 1998, KTL sous-traite en tant qu’administration cen- spécialisée en gestion d’actifs et en services administratifs trale d’OPC, la gestion comptable et la tenue des registres pour les OPC. des investisseurs auprès d’une société spécialisée dénom- Dans un environnement financier global toujours instable au- mée European Fund Administration (EFA), dont KBL epb quel s’ajoute le changement d’actionnaire en cours de KBL est l’actionnaire principal. Fin 2011, EFA administrait pour epb, les actifs nets ont pu se maintenir à un niveau très sa- le compte de 226 clients, plus de 2.727 compartiments pour tisfaisant d’EUR 32,2 milliards pour 88 structures d’OPC to- des actifs nets totaux d’EUR 85 milliards. talisant 704 compartiments administrés. Un nombre consi- EFA Private Equity, la business line assurant des services sur dérable de nouvelles entrées en relation avec des promoteurs mesure à des fonds immobiliers et du type Venture Capital / venant d’horizons très différents a également pu se concréti- Private Equity, a pu asseoir sa position de leader sur le mar- ser en 2011. ché. Fin 2011, EFA Private Equity rendait ses services à 90 compartiments pour l’équivalent d’EUR 7,1 milliards. Depuis 2011, les activités de « hedge funds » et de « funds of hedge funds » ont été regroupées sous une nouvelle business line intitulée « EFA Hedge Fund Services ». Enfin, de nombreux développements sont actuellement en cours chez EFA afin de pouvoir proposer des solutions idéales dans le contexte des nouveautés et opportunités introduites par UCITS IV et AIFMD (KIID, risk management, services d’éligibilité…). 24 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Rapport de gestion non consolidé Rapport de gestion non consolidé 1. EVOLUTION GÉNÉRALE DU BILAN 2. EVOLUTION DES COMMISSIONS NETTES ET DE LA MARGE NETTE D’INTÉRÊT (Pour les chiffres détaillés, veuillez vous référer aux Comptes Annuels). Les revenus nets de commission chutent de plus de 7 % dans ce contexte économique instable et illustrent la frilosité des Au terme de l’exercice 2011, le total bilan s’inscrit à EUR investisseurs. La marge nette d’intérêt diminue similairement 11,4 milliards, soit une légère augmentation d’EUR 0,3 mil- (8 %) sous l’effet conjugué de maturités plus courtes et de liard, par rapport à fin 2010. l’augmentation du volume des transactions interbancaires collatéralisées. Suite à la prochaine sortie du groupe KBC pour un investisseur qatari représenté par une entité luxembourgeoise, la 3. BAISSE DES DIVIDENDES plupart des expositions intra-groupe envers la maison mère ont été remboursées ou non reconduites. Ceci se traduit par une diminution des actifs financiers disponibles à la vente pour EUR -1,4 milliard et des prêts et avances interbancaires non garanties pour EUR -1,2 milliard. D’un autre côté, la Banque a augmenté son activité collatéralisée sur les reverse repos interbancaires (EUR 1,9 milliard), les dépôts auprès de la Banque Centrale (EUR 0,5 milliard) et les prêts à la clientèle non bancaire (EUR 0,3 milliard). Le ratio des actifs liquides sur les dettes exigibles à court terme reste élevé (64 % versus 30 % minimum) et le ratio de solvabilité non consolidé reste bien au-dessus des minima requis avec un confortable 39,1 % (Core Tier One ratio à 32,4 %). 26 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Les dividendes diminuent de 7 %. Rapport de gestion non consolidé 4. AUTRES PRODUITS NETS BANCAIRES 6. DÉPRÉCIATION D’ACTIFS Les autres revenus opérationnels affichent une diminution du Les tests de dépréciation annuels ont conduit à diminuer résultat de change et du résultat réalisé sur portefeuille de la valeur de trois participations consolidées KBL Richelieu négociation. Ceci est partiellement compensé par le produit Banque Privée S.A., KBL Beteiligungs et Theodoor Gilissen réalisé sur des portefeuilles d’investissement (actifs finan- Bankiers N.V. pour EUR 160,6 millions. ciers disponibles à la vente) et sur le remboursement anticipé de l’instrument Hybride de capital (Hybrid Tier One). 7. IMPÔTS DIFFÉRÉS 5. DIMINUTION DES FRAIS DE PERSONNEL La Banque a reconnu EUR 6,5 millions d’impôts différés actifs pour pertes fiscales reportables. Les charges de personnel ont été réduites de 24 % suite au plan de restructuration entamé fin 2010. 8. EVOLUTION DU RÉSULTAT Suite à l’ensemble de ces éléments décrits ci-dessus, la Banque a enregistré une perte nette d’EUR 29,3 millions. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 27 “Le voyage est un retour vers l’essentiel!” - tibétain Annexes Annexes Annexe 1 Annexe 2 ACTIONNAIRES MINORITAIRES ET DÉTENTION D’ACTIONS PROPRES RISQUE DE COMPLIANCE Au 31 décembre 2011, le nombre d’actions est le suivant : La fonction Compliance est chargée de mettre en œuvre toutes les mesures visant à éviter que la Banque et le Groupe - détenu par des actionnaires minoritaires, au nombre de ne subissent un préjudice, financier ou autre, qui pourrait être 17.562 (10.474 actions ordinaires et 7.088 actions privi- causé par un éventuel non respect de la réglementation en légiées), représentant un total de 0,09 % du capital de la vigueur. Banque. - détenu dans le portefeuille de la Banque, au nombre de 844 La Compliance KBL & Group couvre un ensemble de tâches (844 actions ordinaires et 0 action privilégiée), représen- parmi lesquelles l’identification des risques de Compliance, le tant un total de 0,004 % du capital de la Banque. contrôle de ceux-ci, la mise en place d’une politique de sensibilisation, de mesures correctrices, de reporting interne, ainsi que la relation avec le Parquet et la CSSF dans le domaine du blanchiment d’argent. Elle assiste activement la direction dans la gestion et le contrôle de ces risques. Ses principaux domaines d’intervention sont les suivants : - la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et contre le financement du terrorisme ; - la protection des investisseurs (MiFID, abus de marché, réclamations clients, …) ; - la déontologie (codes de conduite, manuels de Compliance, règles de comportement intègre, …) et la lutte contre la fraude ; - la protection des données (y compris le secret bancaire). Le triple rôle de prévention, de conseil et de contrôle des activités par rapport à ces différents domaines d’intervention est évidemment au centre de la mission de la Compliance. Cette dernière effectue, en outre, le suivi des risques de Compliance et de la gestion de ceux-ci dans l’ensemble du réseau KBL epb. Dans ce cadre, une Charte de Gouvernance des fonctions de contrôle dans le Groupe a été adoptée en 2011, renforçant encore le lien fonctionnel entre les fonctions de contrôle locales et celles à Luxembourg. 30 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes Par ailleurs, la Compliance est rattachée directement au Dans le cadre de la circulaire CSSF 11/519, KBL epb a Président de la Banque, soulignant encore si besoin était, son procédé à une analyse approfondie de ses risques de blanchi- poids et son accès aux instances dirigeantes du Groupe. ment d’argent et de financement du terrorisme. Enfin, son effectif a été de nouveau renforcé en 2011. 2.2. CONTRÔLE 2.1. CONSEIL ET PREVENTION En matière de contrôles, la Compliance a continué à affirmer La Compliance a continué à assumer en 2011 son rôle de son rôle. Son dispositif de contrôle vient compléter le dispo- conseil et de support aux différentes lignes de métier, notam- sitif général de contrôle interne de la Banque. Ainsi, outre ment dans le cadre des activités courantes de la Banque. Elle l’affinement et le renforcement de certains contrôles, l’entité s’inscrit comme un interlocuteur régulier pour épauler les ac- Compliance Monitoring a continué à veiller à la bonne exécu- tions commerciales et le questionnement qui peut en découler. tion de son Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) qui est Elle intervient dans tous les processus d’acceptation et de révi- un outil cartographiant les risques de Compliance et visant à sion des clientèles de la Banque. vérifier de façon régulière que ces risques restent à suffisance sous contrôle. Le cas échéant, des propositions d’amélioration A signaler que le Comité d’Autorisation et de Supervision du dispositif sont proposées. des Produits Financiers (CAS), dont la Compliance est mem- Le suivi de la correcte exécution de ces mêmes tâches de bre permanent, s’est réuni sur base mensuelle pour approu- contrôles dans nos filiales a également été organisé à partir de ver la commercialisation des produits proposés à la clientèle. Luxembourg. Un support a aussi été proposé dans certaines L’information aux clients, afin qu’ils puissent bien comprendre circonstances à certaines entités du Groupe. les produits et investissent en parfaite connaissance de cause, est le point essentiel de ce processus via la revue des bro- Après plusieurs années d’effort, pays par pays, un logiciel pro- chures ou term-sheets explicitant les caractéristiques et ris- fessionnel spécialisé en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment ques liés des produits. (SIRON) est maintenant en place dans la plupart des entités du Groupe KBL epb. Cette solution vise à améliorer les processus Outre son appui pour toute question d’interprétation et son d’examen de la clientèle du Groupe, à l’entrée en relation mais suivi permanent des filiales, l’entité Compliance Advisory et le aussi au cours de la relation que ce soit par analyse du compor- Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) ont accordé en tement des clients (a priori et a posteriori) ou par comparaison 2011 une attention particulière aux domaines suivants : avec des listes internationales de personnes visées par des actions en justice ou des mesures restrictives. - la réalisation dans le réseau KBL epb du programme de sensibilisation (Compliance Awareness). Ce programme est no- Enfin, le contexte de crise financière a eu pour effet secondaire tamment basé sur une approche pluriannuelle systématique le développement de tentatives de fraudes externes par falsifi- et structurée des formations à dispenser débouchant sur des cation d’instructions de paiement. La Banque veille en perma- sessions de formation plus ou moins fréquentes et plus ou nence à adapter ses procédures de contrôle et à sensibiliser moins approfondies en fonction de l’exposition aux risques son personnel afin de protéger sa clientèle. de Compliance des personnels visés. Le programme s’accom- De façon générale, l’année 2011 a aussi été mise à profit pagne également d’informations régulières des employés et pour poursuivre le renforcement des pratiques en matière cadres sur les risques de Compliance en fonction de l’actua- de Compliance au sein du Groupe avec des forums et des lité du moment (interne ou externe). échanges réguliers avec les Compliance Officers de notre ré- - par ailleurs, les principes en matière de protection des inves- seau européen. Cela a notamment permis de partager les nou- tisseurs ont été rappelés aux employés les plus concernés par veaux standards Groupe en matière d’AML, de conduite d’af- le biais de formations (face-to-face et par e-learning) centrées faires et de lutte contre la corruption. sur les thématiques clés de cette réglementation. Des contrôles réguliers ont également été effectués par la - un rappel des règles en matière d’abus de marché a été donné Compliance Group dans les différentes entités du Groupe. aux employés les plus concernés, par e-learning. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 31 Annexes Annexe 3 RISK MANAGEMENT 3.1. MISSION ET REALISATIONS EN 2011 gestion des risques, l’audit externe étant le quatrième niveau et les autorités de contrôle et de réglementation le cinquième En 2011 et pour refléter plus correctement son interven- et dernier niveau. tion, l’entité de « Risk Management » de la maison mère a été rebaptisée « Risk Control ». Le terme « Risk manage- Le Risk Control a également contribué en 2011 à la prépa- ment » vise en effet un processus transversal de gestion des ration de la politique de rémunération en réponse aux exi- risques qui implique toutes les entités de la Banque (et du gences de la CRD III et des circulaires CSSF N° 10/496 et Groupe), à différents niveaux d’intervention et pas seulement 11/505. l’intervention des « équipes d’experts » en matière de risques qui sont regroupés dans les entités souvent libellées « Risk Au terme du processus de vente en cours, KBL epb se trouve- management ». ra à nouveau en situation d’exercer la fonction d’entité faîtière Le premier niveau de la gestion des risques est effectué d’un Groupe bancaire multinational. Le Risk Control a dès lors par toutes les entités génératrices des risques. Ces entités, lancé un projet visant à mettre en place une gouvernance des qu’elles soient de front-office, de back–office ou de support, risques complètement autonome et adaptée aux métiers spé- sont les premiers et principaux responsables de la gestion au cifiques du Groupe. Il impliquera la mise à jour et l’adaptation jour le jour des risques générés par leurs activités, tout com- de la charte du Risk Control pour les entités Groupe et entités me de leurs clients, de leurs revenus, de leurs frais ou encore locales, formalisant les principes, responsabilités, règles et de leurs ressources humaines et matérielles. Elles effectuent lignes de conduite en matière de risk management. L’objectif des contrôles de premier niveau dont les résultats et/ou ex- est également de produire une « risk map » (une taxonomie ceptions sont transmis au management de ces entités et aux des risques principaux présents dans nos métiers de base) et entités de deuxième niveau et constituent ainsi la première un « risk framework » par grand « silo » de risques. Ces docu- ligne de défense de la Banque. ments « fondateurs » pourront être adaptés le cas échéant en Ces dernières regroupent 4 types d’entités en fonction fonction des inflexions que le nouvel actionnaire souhaiterait de leur spécialisation : les entités de « Risk Control/Risk donner à la stratégie, après le closing de la vente. Management » interviennent au deuxième niveau de la gestion des risques financiers (risques crédits, ALM, liquidité, Parallèlement KBL epb a poursuivi la préparation de la trading…) et des risques non financiers (Risque client, risque « séparation » avec KBC Groupe, tout en gérant la situation opérationnel, risque business…) de la Banque, qui fait l’objet des risques en bon père de famille. L’Asset and Liabilities du présent chapitre. La fonction « Compliance » décrite au Committee (ALCO), mis en place à Luxembourg fin 2010, chapitre précédent est en charge de la gestion au deuxième s’est réuni mensuellement pour reprendre en main la gestion niveau des risques de Compliance. Les autres entités de con- bilantaire, en concertation avec le vendeur (KBC Groupe) et trôle de deuxième niveau comprennent la fonction Finance et l’acheteur. Des mesures ont été prises pour qu’à la date du la fonction Ressources Humaines. closing de la vente à Precision Capital S.A., le Groupe res- L’audit interne intervient ensuite comme troisième niveau de pecte la limite des grands risques sur notre ex-actionnaire. 32 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes L’ ensemble des encours souverains sur les pays « PIIGS » a proportionnées à la taille et la complexité des activités et été analysé et suivi de près. Il s’est fortement réduit sur la qu’un des objectifs principaux est qu’elles doivent être faci- période suite à des remboursements importants et quelques lement assimilables par le management et les organes de la ventes. Au 31/12/2011, l’encours nominal global ne s’établit Banque, le choix a été fait de simplifier les méthodologies plus qu’à EUR 283 millions dont 39 millions sur la Grèce (en- par rapport à celles en vigueur au sein de KBC Groupe, en cours net de 9 millions), 21 millions sur le Portugal, 2 mil- particulier au niveau du risque crédit et du risque « trading ». lions sur l’Irlande, 83 millions sur l’Italie et 138 millions sur Dès fin 2009 quand KBC Groupe a annoncé son intention de l’Espagne. Des portefeuilles d’investissement, dont un porte- vendre KBL epb, le projet d’implémentation de la méthode feuille de private equity et la totalité des CDO ont été égale- « IRB Foundation » pour le calcul réglementaire du risque cré- ment cédés au début 2011. Certains portefeuilles ALM por- dit a été suspendu car sa poursuite impliquait des investisse- tant un risque souverain sont venus à échéance et une part ments très importants tant en ressources humaines spéciali- grandissante de la liquidité excédentaire et structurelle a été sées et en développements informatiques qu’en extension du placée en prêts interbancaires à court terme collatéralisés ou « scope » des entités concernées. Au vu du recentrage actuel auprès de la Banque Centrale du Luxembourg. sur les métiers de base, de la réduction des activités « annexes » et du « deleveraging » du bilan, la Banque ne compte Comme annoncé dans le rapport annuel de 2010, la Banque pas relancer ce projet. Pour le pilier 2 en risque crédit, la a mis en place au 01/01/2011 un programme d’assurance Banque abandonnera également la méthodologie de KBC groupe autonome. Les montants de couverture souscrits Groupe après la vente pour se focaliser sur une approche sont légèrement inférieurs aux montants dont nous béné- « pilier 1 adaptée ». Au niveau des outils d’appréhension du ficiions en tant que membre du Groupe KBC Groupe et les risque trading, notre intention telle qu’annoncée aux régula- franchises ont été relevées pour couvrir plus efficacement à teurs et comme déjà annoncé dans le rapport annuel 2010 coût sensiblement identique les risques catastrophiques (les est de revenir à des méthodes qui prévalaient avant que KBC « tail risks »). Groupe ne nous impose une HVaR. Par ailleurs, tout en continuant les rapports réguliers à des- Outre les limitations méthodologiques de cette mesure, les tination de KBC Groupe, des développements propres nous développements et la maintenance de ces systèmes d’infor- permettant d’être totalement autonome dans d’autres do- mation sont hors de proportion avec l’activité de trading né- maines après la vente ont été poursuivis. Une méthodologie cessaire pour soutenir nos métiers de base. Dans le pilier 2, propre sur la définition de l’appétit pour le risque a été validée la HVaR sera également remplacée par la mesure du risque par le Comité de Direction. Elle sera déclinée en limites par marché du pilier 1. activité et par filiale après le closing de la vente avec le nouvel actionnaire. Il en est de même pour les travaux visant à Au cours de 2011, nous avons poursuivi l’affinement des con- répliquer avec nos spécificités les calculs de VaR en ALM du trôles sur la Banque privée (Private Banking) à l’échelle du banking book et les calculs des nouveaux ratios de liquidité Groupe et le Global Investor Services (GIS) à Luxembourg. (« LCR » et « NSFR »). Un calcul EROC a été mis en place. En risque opérationnel Bien que peu reconnus et peu pratiqués par les Banques re- et suite à notre non intégration dans le nouveau « risk fra- tails et commerciales, les contrôles liés aux actifs déposés mework » de KBC Groupe, nous avons poursuivi les travaux par les clients, qui sont développés au chapitre « Client Risk de mise en place d’une base de données des principes opéra- Management » ci-après, sont des activités essentielles pour tionnels qui devrait remplacer et compléter à court terme les les entités de Risk Control d’une Banque privée. Comme l’a « standards Groupe ». démontré la crise actuelle, ces contrôles sont d’autant plus importants que la notion de ce qui est « sans risque » ou Reconnaissant qu’après la vente, notre Groupe sera « stand « risqué » peut évoluer rapidement. Globalement nos clients alone » et concentré sur un nombre limité d’activités de privés sont cependant très peu exposés directement aux base (Private Banking et Global Custody principalement), risques souverains des pays « périphériques ». Si l’accent que les méthodes de risk management se doivent d’être a été mis jusqu’à présent sur la détection de concentration KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 33 Annexes particulière ou de titres/débiteurs à risque dans les porte- Londres a considérablement renforcé ses dispositifs et son feuilles, nous renforcerons en 2012 le système d’alerte sur équipe de Risk Control. Les membres du Comité de Direction, les signatures dont le risque crédit se dégrade. de la Direction et du Conseil d’Administration de BSCo ont été soumis à des interviews approfondis (« arrow visits ») du ré- Au niveau de l’activité en produits structurés qui sont vendus gulateur qui ont débouché sur une série de recommandations à la clientèle privée, les standards appliqués par le Groupe implémentées en un temps record. Outre un dossier ICAAP sont très stricts et en phase avec le renforcement des exi- 2010 particulièrement fourni, BSCo a aussi produit pour gences légales qui émergent dans la plupart des pays et au la première fois un rapport « Internal Liquidity Adequacy niveau européen. Toutes les décisions d’acceptation de nou- Assessment » (« ILAA »), l’équivalent du rapport ICAAP pour veaux émetteurs sont concentrées au sein d’un Comité spé- le risque de liquidité. cialisé à Luxembourg. Nous avons restreint les émetteurs principalement à certaines Banques systémiques et modulé Ils ont également développé un premier « reverse stress les volumes d’émission en fonction des émetteurs. Une atten- test », soit un scénario destiné à conscientiser le manage- tion toute particulière est portée aux fiches d’information des ment aux risques fatals pour l’institution. Aux Pays-Bas, investisseurs potentiels. Le Risk Control a également partici- l’équipe du Risk Control de TGB a été mise très largement pé au montage du programme d’émission de la Banque pour à contribution en 2011 dans une douzaine de projets d’opti- elle-même. D’autre part, en application de la circulaire CSSF misation du risk management, qui ont été menés à bien. En 11/512, un rapport complet du risk management process Suisse et à la demande de la nouvelle direction, il a été fait pour les activités de gestion d’OPC à Luxembourg a été re- appel à un consultant pour redéfinir l’ensemble des contrôles mis par la Direction de KTL à la CSSF. Le responsable du Risk de premier et deuxième niveau. Les conclusions sont atten- Control de KBL epb est aussi désormais membre du Comité dues en 2012. Enfin à Luxembourg, les équipes Risk Control des risques de cette activité chez KTL. Par ailleurs, pour les de KBL epb ont été impliquées dans la mise à niveau du dis- filiales où l’activité de gestion de fonds d’investissement est positif chez Vitis Life, la société d’assurance du Groupe, prin- importante, un rapport des principaux indicateurs de risques cipalement dans les domaines de l’ALM, du risque crédit, du est désormais effectué aux Comités d’Audit, Compliance et risque opérationnel et du dossier « solvency 2 ». Risques locaux. Au niveau des équipes et suite à la mise en place de nouEn ce qui concerne l’activité Global Custody, la Banque a velles règles de gouvernance en matière de démission/re- une gestion active de son exposition au risque sur ses sous- crutement/mobilité du personnel des responsables locaux du dépositaires qui l’a amenée à quitter certains d’entre eux, Risk Control de nos filiales, le responsable du Risk Control de notamment dans le contexte de la crise des dettes souve- Luxembourg est intervenu directement dans des situations raines. Le rapport annuel de suivi des Banques dépositaires de gestion du personnel dans les filiales et en particulier chez et contreparties externes a été mis à jour par la Fonction TGB, Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers et KBL Richelieu Opérationnels et discuté avec les responsables des métiers Banque Privée S.A.. concernés Compliance et du Risk Control. Il sera transmis à la CSSF courant 2012. Ce rapport témoigne de l’importance que nous portons au suivi permanent de notre réseau de dépositaires. En 2011, le périmètre de gestion des risques est resté identique à l’exception de la fermeture de la succursale en Pologne, dont le suivi ne consommait que très peu de ressources. Certaines filiales ont cependant enregistré des développements majeurs et nécessité un suivi intensif des équipes du Risk Control à Luxembourg. Pour répondre aux demandes croissantes de la réglementation locale, BSCo à 34 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes 3.2. STRUCTURE ET ORGANISATION Groupe KBL epb. Il est constitué par l’ancien département « Analyses Financières » rattaché jusqu’en fin 2008 au Depuis février 2009, la structure du Risk Control de KBL Corporate Banking. Le risque crédit provient essentielle- epb s’articule autour de 4 départements qui comptent un ment des crédits Lombard octroyés à des clients privés, des total de 32 ETP : lignes de crédit octroyées à des fonds d’investissement, des portefeuilles d’investissement obligataire (FRN et SAS) - le département « Risque Opérationnel » (Operational Risk et des lignes bancaires non confirmées couvrant le risque Control, avec 8,3 ETP), en charge du suivi des probléma- de contrepartie. Il couvre le suivi des risques pays et ris- tiques de risque opérationnel (3,6 ETP) et de « Process ques souverains du Groupe. Management » (4,7 ETP). Les principaux outils de monitoring du risque opérationnel sont les analyses d’incidents - le département Middle Office and Collateral Management enregistrées pour tout le Groupe dans un outil commun (avec 11,7 ETP) en charge des contrôles récurrents de (Loss Event Reporter), les standards Groupe de risque opé- deuxième niveau sur les activités de la fonction Marchés, rationnel, les Risk Self Assessments et les Case Studies. soit principalement : Il assure aussi la gestion du nouveau programme d’assurances pour tout le Groupe KBL epb. Le « process management » vise à mettre en place un ensemble cohérent - le contrôle de l’intégrité, de la fiabilité ainsi que le reporting des positions et des résultats de trading ; et exhaustif de procédures transversales, principalement pour la maison mère, mais aussi pour certaines succur- - le contrôle des utilisations/dépassements des limites et sales/filiales qui ont recours à ses services. L’intégration de le suivi et la consolidation du risque résiduel de trading cette entité dans le Département « risque opérationnels » des filiales ; en janvier 2011 vise à développer des synergies entre ces deux activités. Les outils utilisés par l’entité Group Process Management seront notamment employés pour - le suivi du risque de contreparties/pays (lignes non confirmées) ; de nouveaux développements dans le domaine du risque opérationnel. Afin de favoriser les synergies logistiques, - la gestion du collatéral de la Banque relatif aux activités le développement et la maintenance du programme BCP Repos, Prêts de Titres et Produits Dérivés, ainsi que le pour KBL epb ont été transférés à l’entité « Immeubles et suivi de la qualité des gages reçus des contreparties sur Logistiques » au début 2011. base des contrats-cadre. - le département « Risque Marché » (Market Risk Control Le nombre total de « risk managers » au sein des socié- avec 6 ETP), en charge du suivi méthodologique des pro- tés affiliées s’élève à environ 27 ETP. Merck Finck & Co blématiques de risque marché dans le Groupe KBL epb. Privatbankiers, Theodoor Gilissen Private Bankiers N.V. et Ce département procède au suivi des problématiques ALM plus récemment Brown, Shipley & Co Ltd comptent jusqu’à 5 et du risque de liquidité, et dirige le processus ICAAP de la ETP. Les autres équipes sont beaucoup plus petites (3 ETP en Banque (pilier 2 de Bâle II). Il agit également en tant que moyenne). Compte tenu de la plus grande uniformité des ac- support aux filiales afin de répondre aux exigences régle- tivités au sein des filiales et de la non-matérialité de certains mentaires locales. risques (absence d’activité de trading, risque ALM et risque liquidité très limités et fortement encadrés, risque crédit li- - Enfin, c’est dans cette entité que sont développés les nou- mité), l’essentiel des ressources est consacré à la maîtrise veaux contrôles en matière de détection des risques po- et aux contrôles des risques clients et risques opérationnels. tentiels dans les portefeuilles clients et que sont réalisées certaines analyses diverses. - le département « Risque Crédit » (Credit Risk Control avec 3,8 ETP) en charge du suivi du risque de crédit pour le KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 35 Annexes 3.3. RISK APPETITE secured en reverse repo ou le placement auprès de la Banque Centrale de Luxembourg. Quand les risques Le Groupe KBL epb se définit comme un Groupe spécialisé de contreparties redeviennent acceptables, la Banque de Banques privées pure play ne générant que peu de risques peut replacer en « unsecured » auprès de banques de pour compte propre. bonne qualité. Un suivi strict des limites est assuré. Cette aversion au risque se base sur les 4 principes suivants : La Banque conserve par ailleurs une grande marge de manœuvre pour se procurer de la liquidité supplé- 1. La stratégie globale vise à réduire la volatilité des mentaire en mobilisant d’importants portefeuilles éli- résultats nets et à assurer leur progression régulière. gibles auprès de la BCL ou sur le marché du Repo. Elle assure aussi une grande liquidité. Outre le replacement de la liquidité excédentaire sous forme de placement interbancaire, la Banque - En une dizaine d’années, la Banque a construit un ré- à Luxembourg a aussi constitué un portefeuille seau de Banques dans 9 pays européens, lui permet- d’obligations « investment grade », très diversifiées, li- tant de bénéficier d’une diversification géographique bellées essentiellement en EUR et qui sont swappées en et de s’implanter sur des marchés présentant des sta- taux flottant et financées par la trésorerie à court terme. des différents de développement. La croissance est as- La plupart des positions, dont les émetteurs sont des surée au niveau local par des rachats de petites ensei- souverains, des institutions bancaires et financières et gnes ou le recrutement de private bankers séduits par des corporates, est éligible à la BCL. notre modèle de développement d’un Private Banking pure play. 2. Au niveau des filiales, la stratégie globale prône l’élimination des activités non core et la réduction du - Cette expansion s’est réalisée en « onshore », sur des business risk. marchés en progression régulière, tandis que « l’offshore », qui constitue la base historique de KBL epb, est - Toutes les activités de trading en obligations ou en ac- en consolidation depuis de nombreuses années. Les en- tions ont été stoppées dans les filiales. Les positions tités onshore servent de « filet de sécurité » aux clients de trading actuelles ne sont que la résultante naturelle souhaitant quitter l’offshore. En quelques années, les de l’activité clientèle, principalement en Forex et en proportions entre onshore et offshore ont basculé au bé- Trésorerie. néfice de l’onshore. - Les positions ALM tactiques ont été figées ou vendues - Au fil des ans, le Groupe a favorisé le développement des services générateurs de revenus/commissions ré- et les seules positions restantes sont limitées et viendront à échéance dans les toutes prochaines années. currents (asset based fees) par rapport aux commissions ponctuelles de transaction (transaction based fees). Les - L’activité de crédit Corporate pure a été stoppée et ré- formules de gestion discrétionnaire, de conseil payant, orientée sur les crédits à la clientèle privée en tant que les placements en OPC et les assurances type « Branche service d’accompagnement. La plupart des exposi- 23 » répondent à ce souci de stabilisation des revenus tions sont garanties soit par des portefeuilles (crédits globaux. Lombard), soit par des actifs immobiliers (prêts hypothécaires) dont les clients sont propriétaires. - Sur le plan de la liquidité, les core business du Private 36 Banking et du GIS sont des pourvoyeurs naturels. Le - Les filiales sont donc focalisées sur un seul métier et en Groupe est structurellement prêteur net sur les marchés particulier sur leurs activités clients (B to C) grâce aux financiers. En l’absence de contraintes réglementaires, services de support en Global Custody, en Marchés et les filiales remontent leur liquidité à KBL epb, qui les en ICT offerts par les équipes du Hub, opéré centrale- replace sur le marché. KBL epb privilégie les opérations ment à Luxembourg. La plateforme Groupe, « Globus », KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes tout en étant adaptée aux spécificités locales, permet de une fréquence soutenue, la mise en place d’un cadre standardiser les principaux processus de support et de compliance complet, soutenu par des contrôles par contrôle de l’activité. échantillon ou exhaustifs et la mise en place de standards de risque opérationnel et l’exécution de contrôles 3. La stratégie globale vise à limiter les risques des acti- de Risk Management sont quelques uns des consti- vités non core chez KBL epb à Luxembourg : tuants de l’ADN de KBL epb en matière de contrôles. En 2011, KBL epb a élaboré un « framework » pour - Les activités de crédit, qui s’inscrivent parmi les activi- l’expression et la quantification de son appétit pour le tés historiques de KBL epb, ont été restructurées en risque. Il a été discuté avec certaines filiales qui l’ont 2009 pour se focaliser sur une offre en tant que pro- adopté notamment en liaison avec l’exercice local de duits d’accompagnement des clients privés et, dans une l’ICAAP. Au niveau du Groupe, ce concept, qui doit être moindre mesure, des clients du GIS. L’activité de porte- discuté en étroite interaction avec la stratégie et avalisé feuille crédit pure a été recadrée en abandonnant plu- par le Conseil d’Administration, sera décliné en limites sieurs niches d’activités, comme les produits de crédits par activité après le closing de la vente et la constitution structurés et le private equity. du nouveau Conseil d’Administration. - Les prises de positions en ALM à Luxembourg sont 3.4. GESTION DES RISQUES limitées et consistent pour l’essentiel en des positions structurelles de replacement du free capital et des dépôts stables à taux fixes. - Comme évoqué au premier chapitre de cette section, alors que les entités du Front Office, du Back Office ou des entités de soutien conservent la première et prin- - Les prises de positions en trading de la Salle des Marchés cipale responsabilité de la gestion de leurs risques, le de Luxembourg sont strictement encadrées et résultent Risk Control contribue au deuxième niveau, à la maîtrise pour l’essentiel de l’activité clientèle. Les instruments globale des risques détaillés ci-après. Selon les entités, utilisés sont « classiques » et l’activité en dérivés est limi- les risques sont suivis généralement de façon mensuelle tée. Le dénouement de l’essentiel des opérations en obli- par des comités de risques dédiés ou par les EXCO lo- gations et actions pour la clientèle est assuré en « livrai- caux. Un suivi trimestriel exhaustif auprès de KBL epb son contre paiement ». Le risque de crédit des activités ainsi que de chaque filiale est effectué par les Comités Forex et Trésorerie est généralement couvert par des de Direction locaux et par les Comités d’Audit, de contrats de compensation (ISDA et CSA). Les opérations Compliance et Risques (« ACRC ») respectifs, qui sont les d’emprunts de titres à la clientèle du GIS et leurs contre- émanations des Conseils d’Administration. Ces risques parties éventuelles dans le marché sont également cou- font en outre l’objet d’une évaluation globale à travers vertes par des contrats MSLA /GMSLA. le processus ICAAP pour la plupart des entités, qui est abordé en fin de ce rapport. 4. Enfin la stratégie vise aussi à minimiser les risques inhérents non financiers. 3.4.1. CLIENT RISK MANAGEMENT - Au fil des années, la Banque a développé une solide culture en matière de contrôles internes. La sépa- Le risque Client fait référence à l’insatisfaction du client ration des tâches et la structuration des organisa- lorsque la Banque manque à ses obligations professionnelles tions, la mise en place de procédures et de processus au sens large, sans qu’il y ait nécessairement erreur opéra- de travail, le contrôle généralisé des « quatre yeux », tionnelle ou non respect de clauses contractuelles. Il se ma- la double saisie des opérations à risques, la saisie des térialise par une réclamation voire une rupture de la relation opérations au plus près des instructions, l’exécution avec la Banque (retrait des avoirs), avec la perte de revenus de missions d’audit couvrant toutes les activités avec qui en résulte. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 37 Annexes Dans notre métier principal (le Private Banking), le Client Risk évaluer son impact potentiel final sur la performance/la va- Management consiste dès lors à identifier les portefeuilles lorisation de ce portefeuille. Les situations présentant un des clients qui pourraient être exposés à un risque non sou- risque matériel sont remontées aux entités commerciales haité par lui, à s’assurer que le client en soit conscient et que qui prennent alors ou non l’initiative de contacter le client des solutions lui aient été dûment proposées. Ce risque peut pour éventuellement régulariser la situation. provenir d’une évolution non anticipée des marchés, comme une corrélation accrue entre les différentes classes d’actifs - Dans le domaine des produits structurés, le « Comité lors de la crise financière ou la dégradation des risques liés d’Autorisation et de Supervision des nouveaux produits » à certains types de titres. Il peut également résulter d’une (« CAS ») de Luxembourg (mis en place fin 2008) exerce prise de risque progressive par le client qui ne lui assure plus une surveillance et un contrôle permanents. Ces produits, une diversification suffisante de son portefeuille par rapport qui sont proposés de façon très personnalisée à la clien- à son profil de risque. tèle du Groupe, doivent désormais obtenir l’approbation formelle et préalable de ce Comité avant d’être commer- Dans notre Groupe, le Client Risk Management a toujours cialisés. Le rôle principal de ce Comité est de renforcer le existé, mais il était principalement axé sur les portefeuilles contrôle et la communication sur l’ensemble des risques en gestion discrétionnaire et adapté à la situation locale. (marché, crédit, opérationnel, juridique, etc.) qui sous- Selon la filiale, les limites d’investissement (par type d’ins- tendent ces structures et leur commercialisation. Les truments, région, …) sont plus ou moins explicites dans les membres permanents du Comité appartiennent aux fonc- contrats signés avec les clients, ce qui peut accroître la res- tions Risk Management, Financial Markets, Compliance, ponsabilité de la Banque en cas de non-respect des alloca- Legal, Wealth Management et KTL Asset Management, tions. Par conséquent, le Risk Management assure donc ainsi que le Marketing. lui-même un contrôle de deuxième niveau ou de troisième niveau (si c’est une autre entité qui assure ce contrôle) et avec L’un des objectifs principaux est notamment de veiller à ce une fréquence régulière (souvent mensuelle) afin de veiller à que tous les documents d’information remis à la clientèle lui ce que les grilles d’allocation soient bien respectées et que les permettent de prendre parfaitement la mesure de la méca- dépassements soient justifiés ou corrigés. Un autre type de nique de ces produits et de s’assurer qu’ils sont en adéqua- contrôle vise à s’assurer que les titres individuels placés dans tion avec leur profil de risques. les portefeuilles gérés appartiennent bien aux listes de titres Les émetteurs de produits structurés vendus à nos clients recommandés et que les éventuelles exceptions soient bien sont individuellement validés par le CAS, après une ana- justifiées et connues des clients concernés. lyse détaillée menée par le Risk Management, qui est également chargé d’effectuer une surveillance spécifique afin de Par ailleurs, dans la situation de crise enregistrée fin 2008 s’assurer que le risque de crédit lié aux émetteurs demeure et en 2009, de nombreux clients ont subi des pertes inat- acceptable. tendues liées à des conditions extrêmes de marché, voire à En accord avec la Salle des Marchés et le Marketing, le Risk des fraudes. Certaines institutions financières ont été lour- Management attribue un score de risque à chaque produit dement pénalisées en devant assumer à leurs frais des ris- lancé. ques initialement pris par leurs clients. Tirant rapidement les Ce Comité se réunit mensuellement ou ponctuellement à la leçons de la crise, la Banque a répondu par deux initiatives : demande expresse d’un de ses membres et est présidé par le membre du Comité de Direction ayant le Wealth Management - En 2011, le Risk Management a été chargé de mieux dans ses attributions. Le compte-rendu est distribué à tous structurer les contrôles dédiés au risque client. A ce titre, les membres des entités commerciales, ainsi qu’au service chaque exposition concernée par un critère de risque (li- d’Audit Interne du Groupe. quidité des actifs, qualité de l’émetteur/de la contrepartie, contrôles par type de produit, etc.) est analysée en termes de poids dans le portefeuille du client, de manière à 38 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes 3.4.2. OPERATIONAL RISK CONTROL été menés à travers le Groupe KBL epb, principalement au sein de l’activité Private Banking, suite à un incident ayant Est entendu par risque opérationnel sous Bâle II, le risque touché KBL epb ou une de ses filiales. de pertes directes ou indirectes résultant de procédures internes inadéquates ou défaillantes, des personnes et sys- Le principe clé de l’approche de risque opérationnel est tèmes ou d’événements externes. Dans toutes les entités du que ce risque demeure de la responsabilité principale des Groupe KBL epb, la méthodologie « Risque Opérationnel » Business Lines qui constituent la première ligne de défense. adoptée est la méthode standardisée sous Bâle II/CRD. Pour aider le Management des différents business à gérer ces Pour 2011, la charge en capital s’élevait à EUR 69 millions risques et assurer une bonne interaction avec les équipes de (moyenne sur 2008 à 2010). Risk Control (les CORM), un réseau de correspondants risque opérationnel locaux (les LORM) a été mis en place au sein La méthodologie est basée principalement sur les piliers sui- des entités opérationnelles. Ces LORM veillent au respect vants : des procédures, à la réalisation des Risk Self Assessments et également aux évaluations de conformité par rapport aux - Collecte et analyse des incidents opérationnels dans une standards Groupe. Chez KBL epb et dans certaines entités, base de données disponible à travers le Groupe, le Loss les LORM sont les responsables d’entités/de départements, Event Reporter. « Challenging » au niveau local des entités ce qui assure une meilleure prise en compte et gestion des responsables de ces incidents (et au niveau consolidé pour risques opérationnels. les incidents dépassant EUR 25.000) et mise en place de plans d’actions dégagés de ces analyses et suivi des réali- Dans chaque entité matérielle, un Operational Risk Committee sations. Elaboration de statistiques d’incidents par entité/ (ORC) supervise le processus de gestion du risque opération- activité/type d’incident et comparaison avec les revenus nel et prend les décisions requises. Il donne ses instructions bruts. à l’entité locale d’Operational Risk Management (CORM). Chaque membre du réseau KBL epb a mis en place cette - Analyse et implémentation de standards Groupe de ris- structure à trois niveaux localement (ORC – CORM – LORM). que opérationnel, couvrant une large part des activités du Le département « Operational Risk Control » de KBL epb Groupe. Suite à la vente par KBC Groupe, le projet CORRS joue un rôle clé dans le lancement et la consolidation des ini- (Common Operational Risk Rules System) a été lancé afin tiatives au niveau des filiales. de centraliser l’ensemble des règles relatives aux risques Le risque opérationnel résiduel est couvert par des polices opérationnels pour le Groupe KBL epb au sein d’un outil d’assurance. Depuis le 1er janvier 2011, en raison de la vente commun permettant aux utilisateurs d’accéder au travers par le Groupe KBC, un nouveau programme d’assurance pour de différentes vues à ces règles. En 2011, nous nous som- le Groupe KBL epb est en vigueur. Ce nouveau programme mes concentrés sur le développement des règles relatives couvre les diverses entités du Groupe KBL epb pour les au core business « Private banking ». mêmes types de risques que ceux qui étaient couverts dans le cadre du précédent programme d’assurance du Groupe - Identification, mesure des risques et évaluation des con- KBC. Le département Operational Risk Management de KBL trôles en place au travers de matrices de risques élaborées epb joue le rôle de centralisateur des demandes de déclara- pour chaque activité dans le cadre de séances de Risk Self tion de sinistres pour l’entièreté du Groupe. Assessments. Basé sur les « matrices de risque » établies par l’Audit, cet exercice a été mené à bien pour KBL Un Business Continuity Plan (BCP), conçu par le BCP epb, mais est encore en cours de développement, avec Manager, est en place depuis de nombreuses années. Dans l’assistance de KBL epb, dans la plupart des filiales. le but de favoriser les synergies avec l’entité « Logistique » en charge du premier niveau d’intervention en cas de sinistre - Etude ponctuelle d’événements/incidents extérieurs au travers de case study. En 2011, plusieurs case study ont majeur, le Business Continuity Manager a été transféré en février 2011 vers cette entité. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 39 Annexes Depuis janvier 2011, l’entité « Process Management » a été La sphère de contrôle du Credit Risk Control a été étendue intégrée dans le département « Operational Risk Control ». depuis 2009 à l’ensemble des risques de crédit pour compte L’entité « Process Management » est principalement en de la clientèle privée et institutionnelle. Depuis 2010, le CRC charge de la création et la mise à jour des procédures trans- intervient directement dans le monitoring du risque crédit, versales via leur modélisation dans l’outil MEGA. Fin 2011, dans l’activité de Banque dépositaire, ainsi que dans l’actua- toutes les procédures transversales des process critiques de lisation des critères d’acceptation des titres pris en collatéral la Banque ont été modélisées dans l’outil MEGA et publiés sur dans les opérations de prêt de titres et de repo. Comme les le site Intranet de la Banque. autres départements du Risk Control de Luxembourg, le CRC a aussi renforcé considérablement son rôle de contrôle de Des synergies sont en cours de développement afin 3e niveau et de conseiller vis-à-vis des entités locales de nos d’optimiser la gestion des risques opérationnels depuis la filiales. Le rapport consolidé crédit (le « consolidated credit conception et la modélisation des process. portfolio report ») couvre l’ensemble des filiales et donne une L’outil MEGA sera également utilisé comme plateforme pour vue détaillée de l’activité et des risques crédit de chacune l’outil CORRS développé afin de centraliser les règles/princi- d’entre elles. pes opérationnels qui seront d’application dans le Groupe KBL epb afin de minimiser le risque de survenance d’incidents Au niveau réglementaire, toutes les entités du Groupe KBL opérationnels. epb utilisent la méthode standardisée sous Bâle II pour le calcul du risque de crédit. Le projet lancé en 2005 visant à adopter la méthode IRB Foundation à l’horizon 2009/2010, 3.4.3. CREDIT RISK CONTROL qui était piloté par KBC Groupe, a été suspendu suite à l’annonce de la cession de KBL epb par le Groupe KBC. Les risques crédit pour compte propre couverts par le Credit Il ne devrait pas être relancé au vu du recentrage de la Risk Control (CRC) émanent principalement : Banque sur ses métiers de base. - de l’activité de Private Banking sous la forme de crédits Dans le contexte du processus de désinvestissement de Lombard (Luxembourg et filiales) et, dans une moin- KBC, le Credit Risk Control a élaboré ses propres instruments dre mesure, de crédits hypothécaires (Theodoor Gilissen d’analyse bancaire, et a mis en œuvre ses propres systèmes Private Bankiers N.V. surtout) ; de fixation de limites bancaires et de limites pays qui ont été approuvés par le Comité de Direction. Ces systèmes permet- - de l’octroi de lignes inofficielles aux clients du GIS à Luxembourg (OPC essentiellement) pour assurer la couverture de dépassements passagers ; - de l’activité Bond portfolio/international credit, sous forme de FRN et de SAS, qui est en run-off graduel dans certaines niches depuis la fin 2008 ; - des positions des quelques portefeuilles ALM (gouvernementaux essentiellement) ; - de l’octroi de lignes inofficielles couvrant l’activité de trading et des expositions contreparties avec des banques (FOREX, marchés monétaires, swaps, Reverse REPO, prêts de titres, dérivés, etc...). 40 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 tent de définir des limites adaptées à la taille de la Banque et de son appétit pour le risque. Annexes 3.4.3.1. Processus décisionnel d’octroi de crédit La répartition par pays d’origine du débiteur/garant fait apAu Luxembourg, comme dans les filiales, toute décision paraître que les emprunteurs des pays d’Europe, qui consti- d’octroi d’un crédit est du ressort du Comité de Direction ou tuent le champ d’action naturel du Groupe KBL epb, re- d’un des autres organes compétents désignés dans le cadre présentent 85 % du portefeuille consolidé. Les émetteurs d’une délégation de pouvoir en fonction de critères définis. supranationaux représentent 9 %. Les débiteurs américains Cette délégation requiert toujours l’intervention de deux per- comptant pour 4 % (contre 3 % en 2010), seuls 2 % sont issus sonnes minimum émanant d’entités différentes, de manière à des autres zones géographiques (contre 3 % en 2010). éliminer le risque de conflit d’intérêt. Toute décision prise sur base d’une délégation de pouvoir fait aussi l’objet d’une com- Le graphique ci-après présente l’évolution trimestrielle des munication et ratification par l’organe supérieur. encours par type depuis la fin de 2010. La décroissance des encours totaux est régulière étant donné les échéances des Pour KBL epb, en matière de Bond portfolio/international portefeuilles ALM sécurisés, des portefeuilles en run off, de credits, chaque nouvelle proposition de crédit est accompa- la réduction des encours sur le Groupe KBC en-deçà de la gnée d’un avis du Credit Risk Control, basé sur une analyse limite Grands Risques et la politique prudente en matière financière et qualitative du débiteur. Pour tout nouvel inves- de nouveaux encours du portefeuille obligataire/crédits tissement dans un corporate, un rating interne est encore internationaux. octroyé, rating servant de référence dans le cadre de la délé- par les ratings externes publiés par les agences. 5.498 6.989 a encore servi de référence. Il est progressivement remplacé 6.364 PORTEFEUILLE DE CRÉDIT - REPARTITION PAR PRODUIT Crédits et portefeuilles obligataires d’investissement - (en millions EUR) 6.813 ting interne établi par les équipes d’analystes de KBC Groupe 6.758 gation de pouvoir. Pour les banques et les souverains, le ra- 8.000 7.000 3.4.3.2. Composition du portefeuille de crédits 6.000 414 1.943 1.215 1.935 1.227 1.241 feuilles ALM. Les crédits aux clients privés (Lombard essen- 1.125 1.193 en obligations et de crédits internationaux et par les porte- 1.086 dérance s’explique par l’activité historique d’investissements 1.282 1.487 étant inclus depuis le second trimestre 2010). Cette prépon- 5.000 1.257 concentré à Luxembourg (KBL epb et Vitis Life, ce dernier 2.254 2.191 2.118 Au 31 décembre 2011, 71 % du portefeuille global est tiellement) et les crédits aux fonds d’investissement, en ac- portefeuille est renouvelé sur des institutions internatio- Crédit 2.000 1.925 1.960 0 Trim.4.2011 2.216 Trim.3.2011 2.162 Trim.2.2011 Trim.1.2011 2.191 Trim.4.2010 maintenus comme pilier de l’activité. L’activité d’investissede volume de nouvelles affaires et de qualité optimale : le 3.000 1.000 compagnement des activités principales de la Banque, sont ments obligataires au sein de KBL epb est limitée en termes 4.000 Obligations d’entreprise et titrisations Obligations bancaires Obligations d’État nales/gouvernements, des sociétés d’intérêt national et des « Utilities », ainsi que sur des établissements bancaires et des sociétés de qualité. Les activités de prise en portefeuille de crédits liés à des produits structurés ont été arrêtées dès 2009 et le portefeuille de titrisations est en situation de RunOff depuis. En 2011, la Banque a toutefois décidé d’investir dans la tranche la plus senior d’une titrisation de crédits hypothécaires belges envoyée par KBC Groupe. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 41 Annexes l’immense majorité est dotée d’un rating externe, on obtient 82 81 179 133 350 74 300 81 PORTEFEUILLE DE CRÉDIT OBLIGATAIRE - REPARTITION DES 250 13 16 10 150 Crédits hypothécaires 19 50 0 BSCo 32 31 1 7 107 73 1 48 KBSG KB Monaco 10 133 KBL Richelieu PPB MFCo 12 72 147 112 292 66 KBL 665 TGB 362 176 27 3.000 706 1.488 737 3 100 2.000 1.020 200 22 75 3.573 4.404 4.597 324 136 25 345 141 25 4.597 344 88 30 981 5.000 4.000 1.405 1.636 1.386 388 106 31 4.798 RATINGS Portefeuilles obligataires d’investissement - (en millions EUR) 1.021 400 7 la répartition par rating ci-contre : 85 titrisations et les obligations émises par les banques, dont 6 6 plus importante. Si on y ajoute les encours sur corporate et 379 PAR ENTITÉ Situation au 31 décembre 2011 - (en millions EUR) 197 PORTEFEUILLE DE CRÉDIT - REPARTITION DES PRODUITS bénéficiant de ratings de qualité, reste la classe d’actifs la 340 Le portefeuille d’obligations d’Etat, essentiellement européen, Crédits Lombards Autres crédits privés Corporate credits Garanties Les crédits des filiales totalisent environ EUR 1,1 milliard. A 1.000 AAA AA A 1.637 1.667 tefeuille de crédits hypothécaires conséquent (EUR 292 0 millions), les portefeuilles des autres entités sont essentiel- Trim.4 .2011 1.688 BBB Trim.3 .2011 Trim.2 .2011 1.767 Trim.1 .2011 Trim.4 .2010 1.616 l’exception de Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. qui a un por- Non Investment Grade lement composés de crédits Lombard garantis sur lesquels l’expérience de défaut de paiement est très limitée. Non cotés Malgré la crise depuis fin 2008, la grande qualité du porte- 3.4.3.3. Suivi du risque de crédit feuille est relativement stable, avec 97 % des encours bénéficiant d’un statut investment grade. En ce qui concerne le suivi au jour le jour des opérations de L’année 2011 a été marquée par de nombreuses dégrada- crédit, KBL epb effectue un suivi automatique de l’échéancier tions de ratings externes, en particulier sur les Souverains des crédits et des sûretés permettant la détection de situ- et les banques. Ces émetteurs ont fait l’objet d’un suivi rap- ations de dépassement et la prise rapide des mesures ap- proché par le Crédit Risk Control tout au long de l’année. propriées de régularisation. Dans le Groupe, ces situations sont rapportées aux Comités des Crédits ou aux Comités de Au niveau des opérations de crédit (et non des obligations) Direction des entités concernées. Ils sont ensuite rapportés sur des contreparties hors KBC Groupe, le tableau ci-après aux Comités ACRC à l’échelle locale. reflète l’importance de l’activité Private Banking. Le Credit Risk Control à Luxembourg effectue de son côté une surveillance automatique de l’évolution des ratings des débiteurs suivis par les agences de notation et avertit les entités concernées. Différents types de rapports réguliers ou ponctuels de suivi sont également élaborés afin de suivre toute dégradation éventuelle de la qualité des encours du portefeuille. Ainsi, sur l’activité d’investissement en portefeuille, 42 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes tout débiteur fait l’objet d’une révision au minimum annuelle Nous reprenons ci-dessous l’état des provisions consolidées sur base de ses états financiers, certains facteurs pouvant spécifiques sur le portefeuille au 31 décembre 2011, ainsi même engendrer des révisions ponctuelles plus rapprochées que l’évolution de ces provisions au cours de l’exercice écoulé. (et mise sur une watchlist spécifique). La watchlist a été étendue en 2011 afin d’inclure les expositions sur les clients privés, que ce soit à Luxembourg ou dans toutes les filiales. La concentration sectorielle de nos risques ou encore la concentration par débiteur sont suivies sur une base annuelle au moins et sur base consolidée. Depuis 2010, la surveillance a été étendue au suivi systématique des spreads CDS. Les résultats des stress-tests européens sur les banques ont en outre été analysés en profondeur. 3.4.3.4. Provisions spécifiques sur créances Au niveau de la maison mère au Luxembourg, l’exercice d’évaluation des pertes probables et de l’adéquation des provisions spécifiques est réalisé trimestriellement par le Credit Risk Control. Le Comité des Crédits décide des éventuels ajustements pour les trois premiers trimestres de l’année, cette responsabilité relevant du Comité de Direction pour le quatrième trimestre. Les filiales remontent leurs propositions de provisions dans le cadre des consolidations trimestrielles. Au 31.12.2010 Créances performantes Créances non performantes (>90 jours retard de paiement) non-dépréciées Prêts douteux Accordés Encours Provisions Net encours 6.947,5 6.746,7 0,0 6.746,7 0,1 2,6 0,0 2,6 134,8 155,2 115,2 40,0 7.082,4 6.904,5 115,2 6.789,3 Au 31.12.2011 Créances performantes Créances non performantes (>90 jours retard de paiement) non-dépréciées Prêts douteux Accordés Encours Provisions Net encours 5.415,9 4.814,8 0,0 4.814,8 0,1 2,8 0,0 2,8 107,7 128,5 72,9 55,6 5.523,7 4.946,1 72,9 4.873,2 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 43 Annexes En 2011, la Banque a décidé d’amortir une grande partie de 3.4.3.5. Counterparty Risk Management ses encours en produits structurés (investments in Capital Notes) provisionnés à 100 %, compte tenu des chances in- La mesure et le suivi du risque des contreparties des opéra- fimes de récupération. Cette décision implique une baisse im- tions interbancaires, dont l’essentiel est concentré dans la portante du montant brut des crédits qui sont partiellement Salle des Marchés du Luxembourg, constituent une activité compensés par un impaired de la dette grecque. importante du Credit Risk Control. En collaboration avec KBC Groupe, il fixe les limites interbancaires pour ces opérations Loan / Loss ratio (*) 2010 2011 Moyenne sur 5 ans 58 bps 71 bps 0 bps 44 bps Exercice en introduisant les demandes pour l’ensemble du réseau. L’imputation des encours sur les lignes se fait sur base de la méthodologie « Market-to-Market + add on ». Dans le contexte du processus de désinvestissement de KBC * Le Loan / Loss ratio est défini comme la variation nette des provisions spécifiques et générales sur le portefeuille crédits moyen de l’exercice. Groupe, un nouveau système de gestion des limites interbancaires a été validé, système qui sera opérationnel dès la date de clôture de la vente. Ce nouveau système, qui permet de Variation des provisions spécifiques sur crédits (en millions dimensionner les limites interbancaires à la taille et à l’appétit d’EUR) du risque de la Banque, intègre pleinement la nouvelle réglementation concernant les « Grands Risques ». Le Credit Risk Montant des provisions à l’ouverture au 01.01.2011 115,2 Control a également élaboré ses propres outils d’analyse des contreparties bancaires. Transfert du compte de résultats Augmentation des provisions 27,9 Diminution des provisions -0,7 Utilisations Ajustements pour variations de change -69,4 -0,1 « secured », ainsi que la gestion des contrats, sont assurés par l’entité Collateral Management qui fait partie du Risk Control et qui est physiquement proche du CRC. Début 2010, le Comité de Direction a actualisé les guidelines spécifiques en matière de collatéral acceptable, dont le respect est suivi Montant des provisions à la clôture au 31.12.2011 La gestion et le contrôle du collatéral reçu sur les opérations 73,0 sur base régulière par le département Credit Risk Control. Il appartient au Front-Office de la Banque d’assurer la gestion de l’encours sur ces lignes. Ainsi, avant de conclure une Comme mentionné ci-avant, les provisions comptabilisées sur transaction, l’opérateur doit s’assurer de l’existence de lignes les produits structurés ont été partiellement utilisées dans le pour la contrepartie, du produit (et du pays) concerné et de courant de l’exercice. l’encours disponible sur celles-ci, en montant et en durée. Les encours étatiques grecs ont été largement provisionnés Le suivi quotidien des dépassements est assuré par l’entité (plus de 75 %). Les provisions sur les titres perpétuels ont fait Middle Office, via l’outil GEM. Les rapports d’exceptions sont l’objet d’adaptations. communiqués sur base quotidienne à la Direction de la Salle des Marchés pour justification et ratification, ainsi qu’au responsable de la fonction Risk Control. L’ensemble des dépassements est rapporté hebdomadairement aux membres du Comité de Direction de KBL epb, ainsi qu’au Groupe KBC. 44 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes 3.4.3.6. Country Risk Management action est concentrée sur la salle de Luxembourg. Les positions de « Trading » des filiales se limitent donc à des sol- En matière de risque pays, la Banque appréhende les risques des résiduels en Forex (avec pour l’essentiel KBL epb com- de transférabilité. En fonction des besoins, des lignes effec- me contrepartie), résultant des opérations clientèle et à des tives sont allouées à la Banque ainsi qu’à ses filiales, tant soldes résiduels en taux d’intérêt, résultant du mismatch de pour les activités de crédit que pour les activités de la Salle trésorerie entre les dépôts de la clientèle et leur replacement des Marchés. Jusqu’à la date de clôture de la vente, la déci- bancaire (pour la plupart sur KBL epb). sion d’octroi de lignes effectives pays est prise par le Groupe Depuis 2006, la Banque applique les méthodologies et KBC. A l’instar du risque de contrepartie, le Middle Office est des instruments de mesure des risques de trading de KBC en charge du suivi quotidien indépendant du respect des li- Groupe qui s’articulent sur des limites primaires en termes mites pays octroyées. de Historical Value-at-Risk (HVaR) et en montant nominal, de limites secondaires en termes de sensibilité (pour les activi- Comme à l’égard des limites interbancaires, le Credit Risk tés soumises au risque de taux) et de concentration (pour Control développe un nouveau cadre de définition et de suivi le Forex et les Equity), ainsi que de stop losses mensuels et des limites pays, cadre qui sera opérationnel à compter de la d’une hiérarchie de délégation de pouvoirs. L’évolution des date de la cession de KBL epb par le Groupe KBC. La métho- encours liés à chaque activité par rapport à leur limite res- dologie a également été adaptée, de manière à appréhender pective, ainsi que les résultats et les faits marquants, sont l’ensemble des risques pays (notamment le risque de conta- rapportés quotidiennement aux responsables de la Salle et gion), et non plus se limiter au risque de transférabilité. du Risk Management. Ils sont également reportés chaque semaine au Comité de Direction de KBL epb ainsi que trimestriellement au Comité ACRC de KBL epb. 3.4.4. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT : TRADING RISK La limite globale du Groupe KBL epb s’élève à EUR 8 millions en termes de Historical Value-at-Risk (HVaR 99 % à 10 Le Groupe KBL epb étant un Groupe spécialisé de Banques jours avec un historique de 500 données). Une limite d’EUR Privées, ses prises de risque en matière de trading résultent 60 millions est également fixée en montant nominal pour essentiellement du soutien apporté aux activités de « core tous les produits non mesurables de par la méthode HVaR. business ». Les prises de positions dites de « Trading » re- Courant 2011, l’encours global en HVaR pour l’ensemble des flètent la nécessaire intermédiation d’une Salle des Marchés activités de Trading Forex, Treasury, Fixed Income et Equity soutenant les flux de la clientèle en obligations, en actions, en Trading s’est maintenu globalement sous les EUR 2,82 mil- change et en dépôts. La plupart des instruments utilisés par lions. Il s’élevait à seulement EUR 1,95 million au 31 décem- la Salle des Marchés sont des instruments « plain vanilla ». bre 2011. L’encours des produits structurés et de certaines L’utilisation de produits dérivés pour compte propre est peu obligations illiquides s’est quant à lui maintenu sous la barre développée et la Salle des Marchés ne traite aucun dérivé de des EUR 54,18 millions durant l’année 2011. Il s’élevait à crédit. EUR 29,37 millions au 31 décembre 2011. Les risques encourus concernent donc essentiellement les risques de taux d’intérêt à court terme (trésorerie principale- Comme évoqué en début de chapitre, reconnaissant les li- ment dans les devises de la clientèle), les risques de taux mites méthodologiques de la HVaR, la complexité et le coût d’intérêt à moyen/long terme (trading obligataire, surtout en important pour reconstituer les bases de données, tandis que EUR), les risques de marché (trading en actions cotées et pro- l’activité trading n’a pas connu de grands développements duits structurés vendus à la clientèle privée) et les risques de elle-même, KBL epb a récupéré son autonomie en termes de change (change au comptant et à terme dans les couples de calculs et de suivis des risques de trading en implémentant devises liquides traitées par la clientèle). un système de mesures et limites s’inspirant globalement du système qui était en place avant l’intégration au sein du En pratique, la totalité du Trading obligataire et du Trading Groupe KBC. Il s’agit de limites en montants nominaux pour KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 45 Annexes les activités soumises aux risques de change (Forex) et de Par conséquent, en matière d’ALM, la Banque ne dispose variation de prix (Equity, Structured Products, Special Bonds) que de quelques positions « structurelles », ajoutées à un ainsi que des limites en BPV globale à 10 points de base pour nombre limité de portefeuilles « historiques » résiduels dont les activités soumises au risque de taux d’intérêt (Treasury & les obligations arrivent progressivement à échéance. Dans Bond). Ces limites primaires sont complétées par une struc- ce contexte, KBL epb ne dispose d’aucun portefeuille ALM ture de limites secondaires permettant une analyse plus fine « tactique » visant à spéculer sur l’évolution des taux d’intérêt. des risques de Trading. Ces méthodes et limites remplaceront les limites et systèmes actuels dès le closing de la vente. Les principales positions structurelles détenues par KBL epb (les filiales affichant des bilans très limités) comprennent : 3.4.5. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT : ALM - le replacement du capital excédentaire (« Free Capital ») à Luxembourg et dans les filiales concernées : Merck Finck En matière d’ALM, KBL epb était totalement intégrée au & Co, Privatbankiers, Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V., sein de la gouvernance du Groupe KBC jusqu’au mois d’août Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A. et KBL Richelieu 2010, date à laquelle le Group ALM Committee (GALCO), Banque Privée S.A. ; ces positions sont constituées qui était le centre décisionnel pour les questions relatives d’obligations souveraines émises par des pays de l’UE de à la gestion actif/passif (Assets and Liabilities Management rating AA- minimum et, pour l’essentiel, d’échéance maxi- ou ALM), a été dissous. Comme pour les autres risques, le male de sept ans ; Comité de Direction de KBL epb a repris la responsabilité directe d’ALM pour le Groupe KBL epb et, en décembre 2010, - le replacement des dépôts à vue à taux fixes et comptes un Comité ALM mensuel (ALCO) a été constitué sous la forme d’épargne chez KBL epb appliquant la même politique de d’un Comité de Direction étendu, dédié aux questions ALM. replacement que le Free Capital ; L’activité traditionnelle d’une banque privée ne comporte que - les portefeuilles d’obligations/crédits, qui sont cependant peu de risque ALM par rapport à une banque Retail : la ma- peu exposés au risque de taux, de par leur sécurisation, la jeure partie des actifs confiés par la clientèle figure hors bi- plupart étant des FRN, des Synthetic Asset Swaps (SAS) lan sous forme de dépôts-titres. L’ALM n’est pas considéré ou des crédits à taux variables ; comme un facteur essentiel pour améliorer le rendement global des portefeuilles. La plupart des dépôts à court terme de - un portefeuille d’investissement en actions détenues sous la clientèle offrent des taux variables fixés en fonction des forme de lignes directes ou sous forme d’OPC, portefeuille taux du marché. Il en est de même pour les crédits Lombard. constitué depuis près de 10 ans et où sont également Quand des crédits à taux fixe sont octroyés (comme pour conservées certaines positions héritées du rachat de nos Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. qui développe une activité filiales. en crédits hypothécaires en tant que produit d’appel de la clientèle Private Banking), des swaps de couverture sont contractés. 46 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes Par ailleurs, dans le cadre de la vente de la Banque par KBC Groupe, toutes les positions résiduelles en obligations sou- 3.4.6. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT : LIQUIDITY RISK veraines qui reflétaient une stratégie historique basée sur la convergence des devises « non euro » vers l’euro (en termes A l’instar de la Gestion Actif/Passif, la gestion du risque de de taux de change/taux d’intérêt) ont été vendues en 2011 liquidité de KBL epb ne s’inscrit plus dans le cadre de la gou- à KBC Groupe. vernance de KBC Groupe suite à la dissolution du GALCO, mais relève désormais de la responsabilité directe du Comité KBL epb dispose des limites suivantes dans le cadre de la ALCO de KBL epb. Au sein de KBL epb, le risque de liquidité gestion ALM : fait l’objet d’un suivi rapproché, bien que n’étant pas perçu comme un risque majeur : le Groupe dispose d’une large base - une limite en 10 BPV (Basis Point Value) d’EUR 8,2 millions de funding stable du fait de la collecte naturelle des dépôts pour l’ensemble des positions du banking book. Il était en provenance de ses deux « core business », Private Banking d’EUR 2,3 millions au 31 décembre 2011 ; et GIS (Global Investor Services), qui consomment relativement peu de liquidités. - une limite en VaR 99 % diversifiée à 1 an d’EUR 167 millions pour le portefeuille d’investissement en actions. Il Les filiales contribuent de façon importante à la liquidité du était d’EUR 101 millions au 31 décembre 2011 ; une limite Groupe KBL epb, qui est centralisée à Luxembourg. en VaR 99 % non diversifiée à 1 an d’EUR 67 millions pour Ce funding global est essentiellement réinvesti selon une poli- contrôler l’évolution du risque de change des positions tique de liquidité conservatrice : dans des actifs liquides (obli- ALM. Cette limite n’est plus pertinente suite à la cession gations éligibles auprès de la Banque Centrale Européenne) du portefeuille concerné. (Il était d’EUR 0,1 million au 31 et sur le marché interbancaire à court terme, en majorité décembre 2011). sous forme de Reverse Repo. En 2011, la réduction de nos expositions sur KBC Groupe, Le niveau des différents indicateurs est communiqué chaque par échéance naturelle et/ou remboursement anticipé a par mois au Comité ALCO de KBL epb et chaque trimestre au ailleurs contribué à accroître encore la situation de liquidité Comité d’Audit, Compliance et Risques. confortable de KBL epb. Après la clôture de la vente, une nouvelle série de limites ALM sera proposée afin de refléter l’appétit au risque du nouveau Conseil d’Administration. Entretemps, des mesures ont été prises pour que KBL epb retrouve la pleine autonomie de ses instruments de mesure du risque ALM, fournis par KBC Groupe jusqu’à présent. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 47 Annexes Pour contrôler le risque de liquidité, la Banque dispose d’une Des liquidity stress tests mensuels, sur base du modèle de panoplie d’instruments de suivi : KBC Groupe, permettent également de mesurer la liquidité structurelle de KBL epb en période de « crise générale des - un processus de suivi de la liquidité opérationnelle (évolution du gap de liquidité et des dépôts de la clientèle) ; marchés », avec assèchement du marché interbancaire en tant que source de financement. Diverses hypothèses comportementales de la clientèle sont posées en termes de re- - un suivi de la liquidité structurelle (« stress tests », « Loan nouvellement/retrait des dépôts. to Deposit ratio », liquidity excess, coverage ratio) ; Un liquidity buffer et une « période de survie » sont calculés - un « Liquidity Contingency Plan ». sur base des flux prévisionnels de cash entrant et sortant et d’une série de mesures spécifiques permettant d’augmen- La liquidité opérationnelle de KBL epb est suivie au jour le ter la liquidité (utilisation du marché repo pour obtenir des jour par le Risk Controlling qui rapporte aux responsables des liquidités, réduction/cessation des prêts interbancaires, etc.). Marchés Financiers (Salle des Marchés) et du Risk Control : Une fois sortie de la gouvernance de KBC Groupe, des liquidity stress tests spécifiques seront élaborés pour prendre en - un gap de liquidité contractuel jusqu’à 5 jours, selon une hypothèse de continuité de l’activité (aucun stress test). Ce compte les particularités de l’activité et du modèle d’affaires de KBL epb, essentiellement tourné vers la Banque privée. rapport est également envoyé à la BCL ; Enfin, le « coverage ratio » a été développé en 2011 en tant - un gap de liquidité par devise jusqu’à 3 mois, comparé à des limites « opérationnelles » à 5 et 30 jours ; qu’indicateur de liquidité structurelle. Il compare le niveau des actifs liquides à celui des dépôts de la clientèle, et permet d’évaluer dans quelle mesure la Banque peut faire face à un - un stock d’actifs liquides disponibles ; scénario extrême et simultané de retrait de l’ensemble des dépôts (hypothèse conservatrice). - l’évolution des dépôts par entité du Groupe. KBL epb est par ailleurs un membre actif du Groupe En ce qui concerne la mesure de la liquidité structurelle, le de travail de l’Association des Banques et Banquiers du « Loan-To-Deposit ratio (LTD) » de la Banque est établi sur Luxembourg, dont l’objectif est d’analyser l’impact des pro- base mensuelle. Compte tenu des faibles volumes de crédits positions du Comité de Bâle en termes de gestion de la liquidi- octroyés, le LTD ratio consolidé de KBL epb se situe à un té (Bâle III) et de débattre des conclusions avec les autorités niveau très bas, traduisant son excellente situation en termes internationales. Une fois en vigueur, le « Liquidity Coverage de liquidité. Au 31 décembre 2011, il s’établit à 19 %. Ratio (LCR) » viendra compléter la liste des indicateurs de liquidité opérationnelle, tandis que « Net Stable Funding Ratio Le « liquidity excess » mensuel constitue une deuxième (NSFR) » remplacera l’analyse verticale de KBL epb. mesure de la liquidité structurelle. Cet indicateur permet à la Direction de s’assurer de la capacité des sources de finance- Enfin, un « Liquidity Contingency Plan » a été rédigé compor- ment « stables » à couvrir les actifs dits « illiquides » (comme tant des actions adaptées au niveau de gravité de la crise de les immobilisations, les portefeuilles non éligibles auprès de la liquidité. Dans sa version actuelle, les crises mineures sont Banque Centrale Européenne et les crédits). Au 31/12/2011, traitées par le responsable de la fonction Financial Markets le « liquidity excess » s’élève à EUR 3.482 millions. (Salle des Marchés), tandis que les crises majeures sont gérées par le Comité ALCO de KBL epb. 48 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Annexes 3.4.7. PILIER 2 : INTERNAL CAPITAL ADEQUACY AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS (ICAAP) L’élaboration de modèles propres vise notamment à : - évaluer le capital affecté aux diverses composantes L’évaluation ICAAP a été mise à jour durant le premier trimestre 2011. Ce processus repose sur une approche de type d’ALM ; - maintenir l’usage du concept de diversification des risques. capital économique basée sur un modèle développé et géré au niveau du Groupe KBC. Le modèle évalue tous les risques La fonction Risk Control de KBL epb a également continué à matériels auxquels la Banque est (ou pourrait être) exposée, apporter son soutien aux différentes filiales tenues de remet- afin d’estimer la perte maximale encourue par KBL epb sur tre un rapport ICAAP. un horizon d’un an et pour un intervalle de confiance donné (99,9 %). Les risques - considérés comme matériels - auxquels du capital est alloué sont au nombre de cinq : - risque crédit ; - risque business ; - risque ALM : taux d’intérêt, actions, taux de change, immobilier ; - risque opérationnel ; - risque marché (trading). Le rapport ICAAP 2010 a été produit sur la base du périmètre de consolidation de KBL epb au 31 décembre 2010. Il comprend les dernières améliorations méthodologiques apportées par KBC Groupe et prend également en compte les principales recommandations de la CSSF. Pour autant, dans le contexte du processus de vente de KBL epb, cette dernière version doit être considérée comme une version de transition en termes de méthodologie. Les développements entamés en 2010 pour permettre à KBL epb d’accéder à son autonomie d’un point de vue méthodologique se sont poursuivis en 2011. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 49 Affectation du résultat et Composition du Conseil d’Administration “La réalité de nos itinéraires est rarement rectiligne.” - Patrice Lepage n Affectation du résultat Lors du Conseil d’Administration du 22 février 2012, le Comité propose d’allouer le bénéfice à répartir au report à nouveau. Le 21 mars 2012, cette affectation sera soumise pour approbation à l’Assemblée Générale des Actionnaires. EUR Perte 2011 -29.333.033,20 Résultats reportés 67.622.004,02 Bénéfice distribuable 38.288.970,82 Report à nouveau 38.288.970,82 52 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Composition du Conseil d’Administration Les mandats de Messieurs J. Huyghebaert, F. Depickere, D. du Monceau, E. Muller, Ph. Vlerick et M. Wittemans viendront à échéance lors de la prochaine Assemblée Générale Ordinaire du 21 mars 2012. Une recommandation est faite à l’Assemblée Générale Ordinaire de renouveler leurs mandats pour un an. Les mandats des administrateurs représentants du Personnel sont venus à échéance le 31 août 2011. Conformément à la loi du 6 mai 1974 sur la représentation des salariés dans les sociétés anonymes, la délégation du personnel, en se basant sur le résultat des dernières élections sociales de 2008, a désigné les personnes suivantes comme administrateurs représentants du Personnel au sein du Conseil d’Administration à partir du 1er septembre 2011. Représentants Effectifs Représentants Suppléants HOELTGEN Christian LARDO Daniel GLESENER Marc WALTZING Jean-Pierre GODFROID Francis ROUYER Eric RAUEN Mathias RENSON Patrick MERTZ Laurent THILL-WOLFF Sony ERTEL Frank RYELANDT Philippe Les nouveaux mandats de ces personnes seront de 4 ans conformément à l’article 11 des statuts coordonnés de KBL epb. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 53 Attestation sans réserve du réviseur d’entreprises agréé Au Conseil d’Administration de KBL European Private Bankers Société Anonyme, Luxembourg RAPPORT SUR LES COMPTES CONSOLIDES Conformément au mandat donné par le Responsabilité du réviseur d’entreprises agréé Conseil Notre responsabilité est d’exprimer une opinion sur ces d’Administration, nous avons effectué l’audit des comptes comptes consolidés sur la base de notre audit. Nous avons consolidés ci-joints de KBL European Private Bankers S.A., effectué notre audit selon les Normes Internationales d’Audit comprenant le bilan consolidé au 31 décembre 2011, ainsi telles qu’adoptées pour le Luxembourg par la « Commission que le compte de résultat consolidé, l’état du résultat glo- de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ». Ces normes requiè- bal consolidé, le tableau consolidé des variations des capi- rent de notre part de nous conformer aux règles d’éthique taux propres et le tableau consolidé des flux de trésorerie ainsi que de planifier et de réaliser l’audit pour obtenir une pour l’exercice clos à cette date, et l’annexe contenant un assurance raisonnable que les comptes consolidés ne com- résumé des principales méthodes comptables et d’autres portent pas d’anomalies significatives. notes explicatives. Un audit implique la mise en oeuvre de procédures en vue de recueillir des éléments probants concernant les montants Responsabilité du Conseil d’Administration vis-à-vis des et les informations fournis dans les comptes consolidés. Le comptes consolidés choix des procédures relève du jugement du réviseur d’entreprises agréé, de même que l’évaluation du risque que les Le Conseil d’Administration est responsable de l’établissement comptes consolidés contiennent des anomalies significatives, et de la présentation sincère de ces comptes consolidés, que celles-ci résultent de fraudes ou d’erreurs. En procédant conformément aux Normes Internationales d’Information à ces évaluations du risque, le réviseur d’entreprises agréé Financière telles qu’adoptées par l’Union Européenne, ainsi prend en compte le contrôle interne en vigueur dans l’en- que de tout contrôle interne que le Conseil d’Administration tité relatif à l’établissement et la présentation sincère des estime nécessaire pour permettre l’établissement et la comptes consolidés afin de définir des procédures d’audit ap- présentation de comptes consolidés ne comportant pas propriées en la circonstance, et non dans le but d’exprimer d’anomalies significatives, que celles-ci résultent de fraudes une opinion sur l’efficacité de celui-ci. ou d’erreurs. 54 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Attestation sans réserve du réviseur d’entreprises agréé Un audit comporte également l’appréciation du caractère approprié des méthodes comptables retenues et du caractère RAPPORT SUR D’AUTRES OBLIGATIONS LEGALES OU REGLEMENTAIRES raisonnable des estimations comptables faites par le Conseil d’Administration, de même que l’appréciation de la présenta- Le rapport de gestion consolidé, qui relève de la responsabi- tion d’ensemble des comptes consolidés. lité du Conseil d’Administration, est en concordance avec les Nous estimons que les éléments probants recueillis sont suf- comptes consolidés. fisants et appropriés pour fonder notre opinion. Opinion A notre avis, les comptes consolidés donnent une image fidèle de la situation financière consolidée de KBL European Private Bankers S.A. au 31 décembre 2011, ainsi que de la performance financière et des flux de trésorerie pour l’exercice clos à cette date, conformément au référentiel des Normes Internationales d’Information Financière telles qu’adoptées par l’Union Européenne. ERNST & YOUNG Société Anonyme Cabinet de révision agréé Sylvie TESTA Luxembourg, le 22 février 2012 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 55 Filliales de KBL European Private Bankers KBL EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. HEAD OFFICE INVESTMENT FUNDS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS 43, boulevard Royal, L-2955 Luxembourg Global Investor Services T. (+352) 4797-1 T. (+352) 4797-2316 www.kbl.lu [email protected] PRIVATE CLIENTS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS T. (+352) 4797-2272 Global Financial Markets F. (+352) 4797-73914 T. (+352) 4797-3869 [email protected] [email protected] FILIALES DE KBL EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS Allemagne France MERCK FINCK & CO, PRIVATBANKIERS KBL RICHELIEU BANQUE PRIVEE S.A. Pacellistrasse 16 22, boulevard Malesherbes D-80333 München F-75008 Paris T. (+49) 89 21 04 16 52 T. (+33) 1 42 89 00 00 www.merckfinck.de www.kblrichelieu.com Belgique Luxembourg PUILAETCO DEWAAY BANQUE PUILAETCO DEWAAY PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. LUXEMBOURG S.A. 46, avenue Herrmann Debroux 2, boulevard E. Servais B-1160 Bruxelles L-2535 Luxembourg T. (+32) 2 679 45 11 T. (+352) 47 30 251 www.puilaetcodewaay.be VITIS LIFE S.A. Espagne 2, boulevard E. Servais KBL EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. L-2535 Luxembourg KBL ESPAÑA T. (+352) 26 20 46 300 57, Calle Serrano www.vitislife.com sexta planta E-28006 Madrid T. (+34) 91 423 22 00 www.kblbank.es 56 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Filiales de KBL European Private Bankers Monaco Royaume-Uni KBL MONACO PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO LTD 8, avenue de Grande-Bretagne Founders Court, Lothbury MC-98005 Monaco London EC2R 7HE T. (+377) 92 16 55 55 T. (+44) 207 606 9833 www.brownshipley.com Pays-Bas THEODOOR GILISSEN BANKIERS N.V. Suisse Keizergracht 617 KBL SWISS PRIVATE BANKING LTD NL-1017 DS Amsterdam 7, boulevard Georges-Favon T. (+31) 20 527 60 00 CH-1211 Genève 11 www.gilissen.nl T. (+41) 58 316 60 00 www.kblswissprivatebanking.com KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 57 Adresses à Luxembourg KBL EUROPEAN PRIVATE BANKERS S.A. 43, boulevard Royal L-2955 Luxembourg T. (+352) 4797-1 F. (+352) 4797-73900 www.kbl.lu R.C. Luxembourg B 6395 BANQUE PRIVEE PRIVATE BANKING PRIVATE BANKING Bertrange 43, boulevard Royal 403, route d’Arlon L-2955 Luxembourg L-8011 Bertrange T. (+352) 4797-2099/2100/3100 T. (+352) 4797-5262 PERSONAL BANKING PRIVATE BANKING Ettelbruck 43, boulevard Royal 4, avenue J.-F. Kennedy L-2955 Luxembourg L-9053 Ettelbruck T. (+352) 4797-2272 T. (+352) 4797-7724 SERVICES GENERAUX Secrétariat Général de Direction T. (+352) 4797-2529 Affaires Juridiques T. (+352) 4797-3115 Affaires Fiscales T. (+352) 4797-2987 Communication T. (+352) 4797-3111 Ressources Humaines T. (+352) 4797-2636 Finance T. (+352) 4797-2933 Risk Management T. (+352) 4797-2933 58 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 Adresses à Luxembourg CLIENTELE PROFESSIONNELLE KREDIETRUST LUXEMBOURG S.A. GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES 11, rue Aldringen Investment Funds & Global Custody T. (+352) 4797-3512 L-2960 Luxembourg Institutional Asset Management Services T. (+352) 4797-4561 T. (+352) 46 81 91 Global Market Sales T. (+352) 2621-0211 F. (+352) 4797-73930 R.C. Luxembourg B 65 896 EXECUTION CLEARING & SETTLEMENT Management T. (+352) 4797-2773 Administration Fund Processing T. (+352) 2621-0222 T. (+352) 46819-2093 Equity & Bond Execution T. (+352) 4797-2280 Equity & Bond Clearing & Settlement T. (+352) 4797-2763 Corporate and Credits T. (+352) 4797-3898 Corporate Banking & International Loans T. (+352) 4797-2289 Fund Research & Multi Management Fiscal Agencies T. (+352) 4797-2748 T. (+352) 46819-4577 Custody Division T. (+352) 4797-2750 Portfolio Management T. (+352) 46819-4191 Institutional Asset Management Services T. (+352) 4797-4561 GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS Management & Executive Assistant T. (+352) 4797-2774 Correspondent Banking & Financial Institutions T. (+352) 4797-3869 Fixed Income T. (+352) 2621-0122 STRUCTURED PRODUCTS + EQUITIES Structured Products + Derivatives T. (+352) 2621-0233 Equity Care Orders T. (+352) 2621-0366 MONEY MARKETS Treasury T. (+352) 2621-0311 Repos & Securities Lending + Fiduciary Deposits T. (+352) 2621-0322 Forex T. (+352) 2621-0333 Bullion T. (+352) 2621-0355 eKBL T. (+352) 4797-2496 Transfers T. (+352) 4797-2571 Corporate Actions T. (+352) 4797-2769 Private Equity T. (+352) 4797-2941 Third Party Fund Execution T. (+352) 4797-2163 Ce rapport est disponible en anglais et en français. Seule la version anglaise fait foi. KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 59 Notes 60 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 KBL epb RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 61 “By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, “C’est un petit pas pour l’homme, mais un bond de géant pour l’humanité.”or destination.” - Neil Amstrong RAPPORT ANNUEL 2011 2 0 12 | 2 0 13 | 2 0 14 | 2 0 15 | 2 0 16 | 2 0 16 | Consolidated accounts, Report of the independent auditor and Consolidated management report as at 31 December 2011 Les comptes consolidés et non consolidés ne sont disponibles que en version anglaise Contents Unqualified certification of the independent auditor...................................................................................................................................................... 57 Consolidated income statement ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 59 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Consolidated balance sheet .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Consolidated statement of changes in equity................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Consolidated cash flow statement........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65 Notes to the consolidated accounts ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Note 1 – General ..............................................................................................................................................67 Note 2a – Statement of compliance ........................................................................................................................68 Note 2b – Significant accounting policies .................................................................................................................71 Note 3a – Operating segments by business segment ..................................................................................................79 Note 3b – Operating segments by geographic sector ..................................................................................................82 Note 4 – Net interest income ..............................................................................................................................82 Note 5 – Gross earned premiums, insurance ...........................................................................................................83 Note 6 – Gross technical charges, insurance ...........................................................................................................83 Note 7 – Dividend income ..................................................................................................................................83 Note 8 – Net gains / losses on financial instruments at fair value designated at fair value through profit or loss .....................83 Note 9 – Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss ..............84 Note 10 – Net fee and commission income ...............................................................................................................84 Note 11 – Other net income .................................................................................................................................84 Note 12 – Operating expenses ..............................................................................................................................85 Note 13 – Staff ..................................................................................................................................................85 Note 14 – Impairment .........................................................................................................................................86 Note 15 – Share of profit of associates ....................................................................................................................87 Note 16 – Income tax (expenses) / Income ...............................................................................................................87 Note 17 – Classification of financial instruments: breakdown by portfolio and by product ...................................................88 Level 3 items measured at fair value .........................................................................................................95 Transfers between the level 1 and level 2 categories ....................................................................................95 Note 18 – Available-for-sale financial assets and Loans and receivables: breakdown by portfolio and quality ...........................98 Note 19 – Financial assets and liabilities: breakdown by portfolio and residual maturity .....................................................99 Note 20 – Securities lending and securities given in guarantee ...................................................................................100 Note 21 – Securities received in guarantee.............................................................................................................101 Note 22 – Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets ........................................................................................101 Note 23 – Impairment of loans and receivables .......................................................................................................102 Note 24 – Derivatives .......................................................................................................................................103 Note 25 – Other assets ......................................................................................................................................105 Note 26 – Tax assets and liabilities ......................................................................................................................105 Note 27 – Investments in associates.....................................................................................................................106 Note 28 – Goodwill and other intangible assets .......................................................................................................107 Note 29 – Property and equipment and investment properties ...................................................................................108 Note 30 – Gross technical provisions, insurance ......................................................................................................109 Note 31 – Provisions ........................................................................................................................................110 Note 32 – Other liabilities ..................................................................................................................................110 Note 33 – Retirement benefit obligations ...............................................................................................................111 Note 34 – Equity attributable to the owners of the parent .........................................................................................113 Note 35 – Result allocation proposal.....................................................................................................................113 Note 36 – Loans commitments, financial guarantees and other commitments ................................................................114 Note 37 – Assets under management ...................................................................................................................114 Note 38 – Related party transactions ....................................................................................................................115 Note 39 – Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................116 Note 40 – Note 41 – Note 42 – Note 43 – Note 44 – Note 45 – Note 46 – Maximum credit risk exposure...............................................................................................................117 Risk management ...............................................................................................................................118 Audit fees .........................................................................................................................................118 List of significant subsidiaries and associates ............................................................................................118 Main changes in the scope of consolidation ..............................................................................................119 Acquisitation of Vitis Life S.A. in 2010 ....................................................................................................120 Events after the balance sheet date ........................................................................................................120 Consolidated management report......................................................................................................................................................................................... 63 The quantitative tables in the following pages may sometimes show small differences due to the use of concealed decimals. These differences, however, do not in any way affect the true and fair view of the consolidated accounts of the Group. Similarly, the value zero “0” in the following tables indicates the presence of a number after the decimal, while “-” represents the value nil. Unqualified certification of the independent auditor To the Board of Directors of KBL European Private Bankers S.A. Société Anonyme, Luxembourg Report on the consolidated accounts Following our appointment by the Board of Directors, we have audited the accompanying consolidated accounts of KBL European Private Bankers S.A., which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2011, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Board of Directors’ responsibility for the consolidated accounts The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation and presentation of consolidated accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Responsibility of the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé” Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated accounts based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted for Luxembourg by the “Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier”. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated accounts are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated accounts. The procedures selected depend on the judgement of the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé”, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated accounts, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé” considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated accounts in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated accounts. - 57 - We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position of KBL European Private Bankers S.A. as of 31 December 2011, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. Report on other legal and regulatory requirements The consolidated management report, which is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, is consistent with the consolidated accounts. ERNST & YOUNG Société Anonyme Cabinet de révision agréé Sylvie TESTA Luxembourg, 22 February 2012 - 58 - Consolidated income statement (in EUR thousand) Notes 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Net interest income 4, 38 150,274 145,253 Gross earned premiums, insurance 5 3,300 2,271 Gross technical charges, insurance 6 -11,725 -11,489 -65 -399 7 6,591 3,866 Net gains / losses on financial instruments designated at 8 fair value through profit or loss 46,905 -9,176 Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities 9 not measured at fair value through profit or loss 26,904 62,381 Ceded reinsurance result, insurance Dividend income Net fee and commission income 10, 38 378,663 348,878 Other net income 11, 38 1,776 7,697 602,624 549,283 GROSS INCOME Operating expenses 12, 38 -503,194 -438,769 Staff expenses 13, 33 -352,332 -292,097 General administrative expenses 42 -116,039 -120,060 Other 28, 29, 31 -34,822 -26,612 Impairment 14, 22, 23, 28, 29, 38 -44,603 -99,354 Badwill 45 29,002 - Share of profit of associates 15, 27 1,596 604 85,424 11,763 -17,698 8,345 67,726 20,109 -6 -9 67,733 20,118 PROFIT BEFORE TAX Income tax (expenses) / income 16 PROFIT AFTER TAX Attributable to: Non-controlling interest Owners of the parent The notes refer to the ‘Notes to the consolidated accounts’. - 59 - Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 67,726 20,109 3,925 -87,946 -10,627 -8,978 Impairment 774 5,858 Income tax (expenses) / income 459 25,631 Financial assets available-for-sale -5,469 -65,435 Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations -8,260 -3,337 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -13,729 -68,772 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 53,998 -48,663 -5 -9 54,003 -48,654 PROFIT AFTER TAX Revaluation at fair value Net realised gains / losses on sales Attributable to : Non-controlling interest Owners of the parent The notes refer to the ‘Notes to the consolidated accounts’. - 60 - Consolidated balance sheet ASSETS (in EUR million) Notes Cash and balances with central banks 40 Financial assets 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 38, 40 Held-for-trading 24 At fair value through profit or loss 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 437 1,076 13,488 12,919 574 628 1,836 1,806 Available-for-sale financial assets 22 5,278 3,883 Loans and receivables 23 5,733 6,557 Hedging derivatives 24 67 45 0 0 86 99 Current tax assets 21 1 Deferred tax assets 64 97 Reinsurers’ share in technical provisions, insurance Tax assets 26, 40 Investments in associates 27 14 13 Investment properties 29 37 36 Property and equipment 29 197 189 Goodwill and other intangible assets 28 356 306 Other assets 25, 40 108 115 14,722 14,752 TOTAL ASSETS - 61 - EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (in EUR million) Notes 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Financial liabilities 17, 19, 38 12,788 12,965 360 359 1,822 1,790 10,518 10,722 24 89 94 Gross technical provisions, insurance 30 475 429 Tax liabilities 26 10 5 Current tax liabilities 5 1 Deferred tax liabilities 5 4 33 28 361 319 13,667 13,747 1,055 1,006 1,054 1,005 0 0 14,722 14,752 Held-for-trading 24 At fair value through profit or loss At amortised cost Hedging derivatives Provisions 31 Other liabilities 32, 33, 38 TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL EQUITY Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 34 Non-controlling interest TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES The notes refer to the ‘Notes to the consolidated accounts’. - 62 - Total equity Non-controlling interest Equity attributable to owners of the parent Treasury shares Foreign currency translation reserve Revaluation reserve (AFS investments) 187.2 321.3 Consolidated reserves Balance as at 01/01/2010 2010 Share premium (in EUR million) Issued and paidup share capital Consolidated statement of changes in equity -0.1 464.2 6.5 18.2 997.3 0.4 997.7 Net movements on treasury shares - - - - - - - - - Dividends and profit-sharing - - - - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 67.7 -5.5 -8.3 54.0 -0.0 54.0 Changes in scope of consolidation - - - - 2.9 - 2.9 - 2.9 Effects of acquisitions/disposals on non-controlling interest - - - - - - - - - Other - - - 0.0 0.1 - - - 0.2 187.2 321.3 -0.1 532.0 4.0 9.9 1,054.3 0.3 1,054.7 Balance as at 31/12/2010 - 63 - Equity attributable to owners of the parent Revaluation reserve (AFS investments) -0.1 532.0 4.0 9.9 1,054.3 0.3 1,054.7 Net movements on treasury shares - - - - - - - - - Dividends and profit-sharing - - - - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 20.1 -65.4 -3.3 -48.7 -0.0 -48.7 Changes in scope of consolidation - - - - - - - - - Effects of acquisitions/disposals on non-controlling interest - - - - - - - - - Other - - - -0.3 - - -0.3 - -0.3 187.2 321.3 -0.1 551.8 -61.4 6.6 1,005.4 0.3 1,005.7 Balance as at 31/12/2011 Total equity Treasury shares - 64 - Non-controlling interest 321.3 Foreign currency translation reserve 187.2 Consolidated reserves Issued and paid-up share capital Balance as at 01/01/2011 Share premium (in EUR million) 2011 Consolidated cash flow statement (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Profit before tax 85.4 11.8 Adjustments for: 45.9 121.3 Impairment on securities, amortisation and depreciation on property and equipment, intangible assets and investment properties 74.3 121.3 Badwill -29.0 - Profit/loss on the disposal of investments -0.0 -2.3 Change in impairment for losses on loans and advances -1.7 2.2 -11.7 -11.5 Change in the reinsurers’ share in the technical provisions -0.1 -0.4 Change in other provisions 10.7 2.5 Unrealised foreign currency gains and losses and valuation differences 5.1 10.2 Income from associates -1.6 -0.6 131.3 133.1 Changes in operating assets (1) 1,495.7 1,840.6 Changes in operating liabilities (2) -1,415.5 99.5 -7.2 17.4 204.3 2,090.4 -41.0 -2.4 Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries or business units, net of cash acquired/disposed of 0.4 0.0 Purchase of investment property -0.5 -0.3 - 0.3 -28.9 -1.6 - 0.2 -13.3 -10.2 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0.8 3.0 NET CASH FROM / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES -82.5 -11.1 Change in gross technical provisions – insurance Cash flows from operating activities, before tax and changes in operating assets and liabilities Income taxes NET CASH FLOWS FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Purchase of subsidiaries or business units, net of cash acquired/disposed of Proceeds from sale of investment properties Purchase of intangible assets Proceeds from sale of intangible assets Purchase of property and equipment - 65 - (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 - - -9.9 116.4 -22.8 -571.0 - - NET CASH FLOWS FROM / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES -32.6 -454.6 NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3) 89.1 1,624.7 2,815.4 2,904.6 89.1 1,624.7 - - 2,904.6 4,529.3 Interest paid during the year 173.7 151.8 Interest received during the year 327.7 308.1 6.6 3.9 2,904.6 4,529.3 436.6 1,076.4 Loans and advances to banks repayable on demand 3,513.1 4,970.6 Deposits from banks repayable on demand -1,045.1 -1,517.7 323.6 123.6 Purchase/sale of treasury shares Issue/repayment of loans Issue /repayment of subordinated debts Dividends paid and profit-sharing CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 01/01 Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents Net foreign exchange difference CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 31/12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dividends received (including equity method) COMPONENTS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and balances with central banks (including legal reserve with the central bank) Of which: not available (4) (1) Including loans and advances to banks and customers, securities, derivatives and other assets. (2) Including deposits from banks and customers, bonds issued, derivatives and other liabilities. (3) Cash includes cash and deposits payable on demand; cash equivalents are short-term investments that are very liquid, easily convertible into a known cash amount and subject to a negligible risk of a change in value. (4) Cash and cash equivalents not available for the Group mainly comprise of the legal reserve held with the Luxembourg Central Bank and the ‘margin’ accounts held with clearing houses (futures markets, etc,). - 66 - Notes to the consolidated accounts NOTE 1 – GENERAL KBL European Private Bankers Group (hereinafter “KBL epb group” or the “Group”) is an international network of banks and financial companies, specialised in private banking. In support of, and complementary to this activity, KBL epb group is also developing several niche activities specific to its various markets. selectively developed a presence in certain other countries and regions across the world. But, on 18 November 2009, the KBC Group communicated its strategic plan as requested by the European Commission to repay the support received from Belgian national and Flemish governments. This plan has been formally approved by the European Commission. KBC wants to refocus on its basic business, namely bank-insurance on its domestic markets. It has decided to sell certain high-quality assets, of which KBL epb. The Executive Committee of KBL epb has been designated by KBC to pilot the process of searching for a new shareholder. The business purpose of KBL epb group is to carry out all banking and credit activities. In addition, KBL epb group is allowed to carry out all commercial, industrial or other operations, including real estate transactions, in order to achieve its main business purpose, either directly or through shareholdings, or in any other manner, these provisions to be understood in the widest manner possible. KBL epb group may carry out any activity which contributes in any way whatsoever to the achievement of its business purpose. The Group’s main activities are described in “Note 3 a - Operating segments by business segment”. On 10 October 2011, an agreement was concluded on the sale of KBL epb by KBC to a Qatari investment group represented by a Luxembourg entity, Precision Capital. The closing should take place during the first months of the financial year 2012. The Bank prepares consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, as well as a consolidated management report, which are available at its head office. KBL epb group is headed by KBL European Private Bankers S.A. (hereinafter “KBL epb” or “KBL” or the “Bank”), a public limited liability company (société anonyme) in Luxembourg and having its registered office at: The Bank’s consolidated accounts are consolidated in the KBC Group consolidated accounts. KBC Group’s consolidated accounts and management report are available at its head office. 43, boulevard Royal, L-2955 Luxembourg KBL epb group is part of the KBC Group. Born on 2 March 2005 from the merger of KBC Bank and Insurance Holding N.V. and its parent company Almanij, the KBC Group is today one of the major financial groups in Europe. As a multi-channel, independent bank-insurance group, active in Europe, the KBC Group provides individual clients, as well as small and medium-sized companies, with retail and private banking services. It is also active in asset management, corporate banking and private equity markets. The KBC Group is a major player on the Belgian and Central and Eastern European markets and has created a large network of private bankers in Western Europe. The KBC Group has also KBL epb’s non-consolidated accounts include those of the Spanish branch opened on 7 April 2010 and of the Polish branch opened on 1 April 2009 and closed on 20 December 2011. - 67 - did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group. NOTE 2A – STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The consolidated accounts presented in this report were approved by the Board of Directors of KBL epb on 22 February 2012. - that alters the definition of a financial liability in lAS 32 to enable entities to classify rights issues and certain options or warrants as equity instruments. The amendment is applicable if the rights are given prorata to all of the existing owners of the same class of an entity’s nonderivative equity instruments, to acquire a fixed number of the entity’s own equity instruments for a fixed amount in any currency. The amendment has had no effect on the financial position or performance of the Group because the Group does not have this type of instruments. The Group consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS). In preparing the consolidated accounts under IFRS, the Board of Directors is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Use of available information and application of judgement are inherent in the formation of estimates. Actual results in the future could differ from such estimates and the differences may be material to the consolidated accounts. - lAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (amendment) effective 1 January 2011. - lAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation (amendment) effective 1 February 2010. - IFRIC 14 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement (amendment) effective 1 January 2011. - Improvements to IFRSs (May 2010). IFRIC 14 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement (Amendment). The amendment removes an unintended consequence when an entity is subject to minimum funding requirements and makes an early payment of contributions to cover such requirements. The amendment permits a prepayment of future service cost by the entity to be recognised as a pension asset. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations effective as of 1 January 2011: - lAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation (Amendment). The IASB issued an amendment - Improvements to IFRSs. In May 2010, the IASB issued its third omnibus of amendments to its standards, primarily with a view to removing inconsistencies and clarifying wording. There are separate transitional provisions for each standard. The adoption of the following amendments resulted in changes to accounting policies, but no impact on the financial position or performance of the Group: • IFRS 3 Business Combinations: the measurement options available for noncontrolling interest (NCI) were amended. Only components of NCI that constitute a present ownership interest that entitles their holder to a proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation should be measured at either fair value or at the present ownership instruments’ proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. All other components are to be measured at their acquisition date fair value. • IFRS 7 Financial Instruments - DiscIosures: the amendment was intended to simplify the disclosures provided by reducing the volume of disclosures around collateral held and improving disclosures by The adoption of the standards or interpretations is described below: - IAS 24 Related Party Transactions (Amendment). The IASB issued an amendment to lAS 24 that clarifies the definitions of a related party. The new definitions emphasise a symmetrical view of related party relationships and clarifies the circumstances in which persons and key management personnel affect related party relationships of an entity. In addition, the amendment introduces an exemption from the general related party disclosure requirements for transactions with government and entities that are controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the same government as the reporting entity. The adoption of the amendment - 68 - requiring qualitative information to put the quantitative information in context. • categories, business model-oriented classification rules and the prohibition to recycle (into P&L) any gains and losses on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The last two phases which concern impairment and hedge accounting are still to be finalized. The standard (including its first phase on a stand-alone basis) is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. Earlier application is permitted. Up to now, however, no portion of the standard has been endorsed by the European Union. lAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: the amendment clarifies that an entity may present an analysis of each component of other comprehensive income maybe either in the statement of changes in equity or in the notes to the financial statements. Other amendments resulting from Improvements to IFRSs to the following standards did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Group: • IFRS 3 Business Combinations (Contingent consideration arising from business combination prior to adoption of IFRS 3 (as revised in 2008)) - • lAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The following interpretation and amendment to interpretations did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Group: • change the grouping of items presented in OCI. Items that could be reclassified (or ‘recycled’) to profit or loss at a future point in time (for example, upon derecognition or settlement) would be presented separately from items that will never be reclassified. The amendment affects presentation only and has there no impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012. IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments. The Group has also decided not to early adopt the standards, amendments to standards and interpretations of the IFRIC which have been published but are not applicable for the year ending 31 December 2011. The Group will adopt these standards on the date of their effective application and when they will be approved by the European Union. - lAS 12 Income Taxes - Recovery of Underlying Assets. The amendment clarified the determination of deferred tax on investment property measured at fair value. The amendment introduces a rebuttable presumption that deferred tax on investment property measured using the fair value model in lAS 40 should be determined on the basis that its carrying amount will be recovered through sale. Furthermore, it introduces the requirement that deferred tax on nondepreciable assets that are measured using the revaluation model in lAS 16 always be measured on a sale basis of the asset. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012. This basically concerns the following publications (only the standards, amendments to standards and IFRIC which may have an effect on the Group financial position or performance are mentioned below): - lAS 1 Financial Statements Presentation Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI). The amendments to lAS 1 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (Amended) This standard, which is being developed to ultimately replace IAS 39 in its entirety, has been divided into three main phases. The first phase, which relates to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, has already been completed. It introduces significant changes in the accounting requirements of financial assets, such as: a reduction in the number of available - - 69 - lAS 19 Employee Benefits (Amendment)The IASB has issued numerous amendments to lAS 19. These range from fundamental changes such as removing the corridor mechanism and the concept of expected returns on plan assets to simple clarifications and re-wording. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. - IFRS 10 establishes a single control model that applies to all entities including special purpose entities. The changes introduced by IFRS 10 will require the Board of Directors to exercise significant judgement to determine which entities are controlled, and therefore, are required to be consolidated by a parent, compared with the requirements that were in lAS 27. lAS 27 Separate Financial Statements (as revised in 2011). As a consequence of the new IFRS 10 and IFRS 12, what remains of lAS 27 is limited to accounting for subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities, and associates in separate financial statements. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. - - Jointly-controlled Entities - Non monetary Contributions by Ventures. lAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (as revised in 2011). As a IFRS 11 removes the option to account for jointly controlled entities (JCEs) using proportionate consolidation. Instead, JCEs that meet the definition of a joint venture must be accounted for using the equity method. This standard becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. consequence of the new IFRS 11 and IFRS 12, IAS 28 has been renamed lAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, and describes the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures in addition to associates. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. - - IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures Enhanced Derecognition Disclosure Requirements. The amendment requires IFRS 12 Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities. IFRS 12 includes all of the disclosures that were previously in lAS 27 related to consolidated financial statements, as well as all of the disclosures that were previously included in lAS 31 and lAS 28. These disclosures relate to an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and structured entities. A number of new disclosures are also required. This standard becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. additional disclosure about financial assets that have been transferred but not derecognised to enable the user of the Group’s financial statements to understand the relationship with those assets that have not been derecognised and their associated liabilities. In addition, the amendment requires disclosures about continuing involvement in derecognised assets to enable the user to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, the entity’s continuing involvement in those derecognised assets. - IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement. IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance under IFRS for all fair value measurements. IFRS 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather provides guidance on how to measure fair value under IFRS when fair value is required or permitted. This standard becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011. The amendement affects disclosure only and has no impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. - IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements. IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13 IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements. IFRS 10 replaces the portion of lAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements that addresses the accounting for consolidated financial statements. It also includes the issues raised in SIC-12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities. - 70 - NOTE 2B – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES items in foreign currencies measured in terms of historical cost are translated using the historical exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items in foreign currencies measured at fair value are translated using the spot exchange rate at the date when the fair value is determined and translation differences are reported together with changes in fair value. A. CONSOLIDATION CRITERIA All entities controlled by KBL epb or over which KBL epb has a significant influence are included in the scope of consolidation when the materiality thresholds are exceeded. These limits are based on the following criteria: share in the Group equity, share in the Group profit and in the Group total balance sheet increased by the off-balance sheet rights and commitments which are used to calculate the solvency ratio. Income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement in their respective currencies and periodically translated at the average monthly exchange rate. Foreign subsidiaries balance sheets denominated in foreign currencies are translated into EUR using the closing rate prevailing at the reporting date (with the exception of the capital, reserves and goodwill, which are translated using historical rates). An entity is included in the scope of consolidation from the date of acquisition, being the date on which KBL epb obtains a significant influence or control over this entity and continues to be included until this influence or control ceases. Foreign subsidiaries profit and loss accounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the average exchange rate for the financial year. This principle is applicable to the KBL epb subsidiaries in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom. All entities exclusively controlled by KBL epb, directly or indirectly, are consolidated using the full consolidation method. Companies over which joint control is exercised, directly or indirectly, are consolidated using the proportionate consolidation method. Annual average exchange rates in 2011 1 EUR = ... CUR Variation versus average 2010 CHF 1.233275 -10.61% GBP 0.87231 +1.77% Investments in associates, that is, where KBL epb has a significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method. B. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Exchange rate as at 31/12/2011 1 EUR = ... CUR Variation versus 31/12/2010 CHF 1.2156 -2.78% GBP 0.8353 -2.96% KBL epb’s consolidated accounts are presented in EUR, which is also the functional currency of the Group. KBL epb maintains a multi-currency accounting system under which any transaction is registered in its original foreign currency. Exchange differences resulting from the procedures applied to translate balance sheets and income statements of foreign subsidiaries denominated in foreign currencies into EUR are recognised as a separate item in equity. In preparing the annual accounts of KBL epb (and of all the consolidated subsidiaries which also present their accounts in EUR), assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into EUR. Monetary items in foreign currencies are converted at the closing rate prevailing at the reporting date; differences arising from such conversion are recorded in the income statement. Non-monetary - 71 - C. Definition of IAS 39 categories of financial assets and financial liabilities FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES General principles of recognition and derecognition of financial instruments All financial assets and liabilities – including derivatives – must be measured on the balance sheet according to their IAS 39 category. Each category is subject to specific measurement rules. A financial instrument is recognised in the balance sheet when and only when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The IAS 39 categories are the following: A financial asset is derecognised when and only when the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or the Group transfers the financial asset. Held-to-maturity assets are all non-derivative financial assets with fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments that KBL epb group intends and is able to hold to maturity. The Group’s management has decided not to class financial instruments in this category. A financial liability is derecognised when and only when the contractual liability is settled, cancelled or expires. The purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the payment date, which is the date that the asset is delivered. Any variation in the fair value of the asset to be received during the period from the transaction date to the payment date is recognised in the same way as for the asset acquired. In other words, the change in value is not recognised for assets recognised at cost or at amortised cost; it is recognised in the income statement for assets classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in equity for those classified as available-for-sale. In the case of sales, the assets at fair value are measured at their sale price during the period between the transaction date and the payment date. Pursuant to the provisions of IAS 39 on derecognition, the Group keeps securities lent in its securities portfolio but securities borrowed are not recorded on the balance sheet. Similarly, the securities transferred through repurchase agreements are kept in the securities portfolio but those under reverse repurchase agreements are not recorded on the balance sheet. - 72 - Loans and receivables are all non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include held-for-trading assets and any other financial assets initially designated at fair value through profit or loss. Held-for-trading assets are those acquired principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term and those which are part of a portfolio with indications of recent short-term profit-taking. All derivative assets are considered as being held for trading unless designated as effective hedging instruments. Other assets at fair value through profit or loss are valued in the same way as held-for-trading assets, even if there is no intention of short-term profit taking. The ‘fair value option’ may be used when a contract contains one or more embedded derivatives under certain conditions or when its application produces more pertinent information: - either because a group of financial assets/liabilities is managed on a fair value basis and its performance measured on a fair value basis, following a documented investment or risk management strategy; - or because the application of this option reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on them on different bases. The available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in equity (‘Revaluation reserve (available-for-sale financial instruments)’) until the sale or impairment of these instruments. In the latter cases, the cumulative result of the revaluation is transferred from equity to the income statement of the period. This option is mainly used by the Group for contracts with one or more embedded derivatives, as an alternative to hedge accounting (aligning the valuation of the hedged instrument with that of the hedging instrument) and, for insurance subsidiaries, to mirror the valuation of unit-linked financial liabilities. The financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. Available-for-sale financial assets are all nonderivative financial assets which do not fall into one of the above categories. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss encompass held-for-trading liabilities and financial liabilities initially designated at fair value through profit or loss. Held-fortrading liabilities are liabilities held mainly with Other financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost. The difference between the amount made available and the nominal amount is recognised in the income statement (net interest income) prorata temporis, on an actuarial basis using the EIR method. the intention of repurchasing them in the near term. All derivative liabilities are considered as being held for trading unless designated as effective hedging instruments. Impairment Financial liabilities initially designated at fair value through profit or loss are those liabilities Available-for-sale financial assets and loans and receivables are also subject to impairment tests and accounted for under the ‘fair value option’. This category is currently only used for unit-linked financial liabilities for insurance subsidiaries. impairment losses are recognised if evidence of impairment exists on the balance sheet date. For listed shares, an impairment is recognised if the market value is less than 70% of the purchase value or if the market price of the share is less than the acquisition price over one year. instruments not at fair value through profit or loss. Available-for-sale financial assets Other financial liabilities are all other financial Hedging derivatives are derivatives used for hedging purposes. For debt and other equity instruments, the impairment amount is measured from the recoverable value. Evaluation of financial instruments Impairment losses are always recognised in the income statement. Impairment reversals are recognised in the income statement for debt instruments and in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale revaluation reserve) for listed shares and other equity instruments. Financial assets and liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and are then measured in accordance with the principles governing the IAS 39 category in which they are placed. General principles Loans and receivables Loans and receivables with a fixed maturity are The amount of the impairment loss is the excess of the carrying amount over the recoverable amount of the asset. The Group firstly evaluates if there is an impairment loss for each individually significant loan or receivable or for each group of loans or receivables not individually significant. If the Group considers that there is no evidence of an measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (hereinafter “EIR”) method, that is the rate that precisely discounts the future cash inflows or outflows to obtain the carrying amount. Instruments without a fixed maturity are measured at cost. - 73 - instruments (mainly interest rate swaps and crosscurrency interest rate swaps) are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. Furthermore, the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk adjusts the carrying amount of the hedged element and is also recognised in the income statement. If the hedged item is an available-for-sale asset already measured at fair value under other IFRS requirements, applying hedge accounting leads to splitting the change in the instrument fair value between the portion addressed by the hedging relationship, recognised in the income statement, and the portion that relates to unhedged risks, recognised in the revaluation reserve in equity. impairment loss for a given loan or receivable, individually significant or not, it includes it in a group of financial assets presenting the same credit risk characteristics and examines the possibility of an impairment loss on a collective basis. The assets evaluated individually and for which an impairment loss is recognised are not examined collectively. Embedded derivatives Derivatives embedded in financial instruments that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss are separated from the financial instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss if the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are not closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract. Hedge accounting is discontinued once the hedge accounting requirements are no longer met or if the hedging instrument expires or is sold. In this case, and for debt instruments, the cumulative change to the carrying amount of the hedged instrument (relating to hedged risks) is transferred to the income statement prorata temporis until the instrument expires. In practice, financial assets with embedded derivatives are however primarily classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, making it unnecessary to separate the embedded derivative from the hybrid (combined) instrument, since the entire financial instrument is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the income statement. As regards to cash flow hedge (not currently used by the KBL epb group), hedging instruments are measured at fair value. The portion of the gain or loss that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The ineffective portion is recognised in the income statement. Hedge accounting is discontinued if the hedge accounting criteria are no longer met. In this case, the hedging instruments shall be treated as held-for-trading and measured accordingly. Hedge accounting The Group makes little use of macro-hedge accounting. It is used to hedge a mortgage portfolio in one of the Group’s subsidiary. It does however apply micro-hedge accounting when all the following conditions are met: the hedging relationship must be designated at inception and formally documented, the hedge is expected to be highly effective and it must be possible to reliably measure the effectiveness of the hedge, forecast transactions (for cash flow hedges) must be highly probable and the hedge is measured on an ongoing basis and is determined actually to have been highly effective throughout the periods covered by the consolidated accounts for which the hedge was designated. Foreign currency funding of a net investment in a foreign entity is accounted for as a hedge of that net investment. Translation differences (taking account of deferred taxes) on the financing are recorded in equity, along with translation differences on the net investment. Determination of fair value When available, published price quotations on active markets are used to determine the fair value of financial assets or liabilities. Fair value hedge accounting is used by the Group to cover the exposure of a financial instrument (e.g. loans, available-for-sale bonds and some issued debt securities) to changes in fair value attributable to changes in interest rates or exchange rates. In this case those derivatives designated as hedging If such quotations are not available fair value can be obtained: - 74 - by reference to recent ‘at arm’s length’ market transactions between knowledgeable, willing parties; by using a valuation technique (discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models). The valuation technique must then incorporate all factors that market participants would consider in setting a price and be consistent with accepted financial methodologies used for pricing financial instruments; by using the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) guidance for private equity instruments. D. GOODWILL, BADWILL INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND This type of intangible assets is not amortised, but is tested for impairment at least annually. The criteria and methodologies used for impairment testing are those initially used to measure the purchase price (percentage of assets under management, gross margin multiple, etc.). Whenever available, the result of the impairment test is compared with an estimate based on the parameters deduced from similar transactions. When the recognition criteria are met and when the amounts are not immaterial, software is recognised as an intangible asset. Internal and external expenses incurred during the development phase of internally generated strategic software are recognised in assets and amortised using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life (average annual depreciation rate: 25%). However, the useful life of two specific IT projects (Corporate Action Management - CAMA - and Globus T24) has been estimated at 7 years (average annual rate: 14.3%). OTHER Goodwill arising in a business combination is defined as any excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired and contingent liabilities recorded at the date of acquisition. Research expenses for these projects and all expenses that relate to non-strategic projects are recognised directly in the income statement. Goodwill arising in a business combination is not amortised but is tested for impairment at least on an annual basis. E. An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is estimated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, percentage of assets under management or a price/earnings ratio multiple. Impairment losses on goodwill cannot be reversed. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are initially recognised at cost. Property and equipment the use of which is limited in time are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Badwill (negative goodwill) is the excess of KBL epb’s interests in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, joint venture or associate at the date of acquisition over the acquisition cost. Where negative goodwill exists after reexamination and re-estimation of the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, joint venture or associate, it is immediately recognised as a profit in the income statement. Overview of average depreciation rates Type of investment The purchase of a portfolio of customers generally includes the transfer of the client assets under management to the Group and the recruitment of all or part of the account officers in charge of client relationships. - 75 - Depreciation rate Land Non depreciable Buildings 2%-3% Technical installations 5%-10% Furniture 25% IT hardware 25% Vehicles 25% Works of art Non depreciable Luxembourg. Life insurance provision is calculated on the basis of a prospective actuarial method. An impairment loss must be recognised if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable value (which is the greater of the asset’s value in use and its fair value less costs to sell). – Discretionary participation feature (DPF) – The provision for DPF is estimated separately for each contract. When property or equipment is sold, the realised gains or losses are recognised in the income statement. If property or equipment is destroyed, the carrying amount to be written off is immediately recognised in the income statement. F. H. PENSIONS In addition to the general and legally prescribed retirement plans, KBL epb group maintains a certain number of complementary systems in the form of both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans. Defined benefit plans are those under which the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the pension fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits for the current and past periods. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Investment property is property held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Investment property is recognised only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the investment property will flow to KBL epb group and if its cost can be measured reliably. Defined contribution plans are those under which the Group has no further legal or constructive liability beyond the amount it pays into the fund. Investment property is measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment. It is depreciated using the straight-line method over its estimated useful live (average rate: 2% - 3%). In the case of defined benefit pension plans, the pension cost in the income statement and the liability on the balance sheet are calculated in accordance with IAS 19, based on the Projected Unit Credit Method, which sees each period of service as giving rise to an additional unit of benefit entitlement. The calculations are made each year by independent actuaries. G. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS, INSURANCE Sufficient technical provisions are made to enable the Group to face its commitments resulting from insurance contracts. The reinsurers’ share in technical provisions is included within assets on the balance sheet. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised using what is known as the ‘corridor method’. The portion of gains and losses exceeding 10% of the greater of the two values below shall be recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over a period representing the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plan: – Provision for unearned premiums – Premiums earned represent premiums received or receivable for all insurance policies issued before year end. The part of the premiums earned which relates to subsequent accounting periods (i.e. the entrance fee) is calculated individually prorata temporis for each contract with fixed duration and deferred through the transfer to the provision for unearned premiums. – Life insurance provision – Life insurance provision, which comprises the actuarial value of the Group’s liabilities after deducting the actuarial value of future premiums, is estimated separately for each insurance policy on the basis of mortality tables accepted in the discounted value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date (before deducting plan assets); and the fair value of the plan assets at the balance sheet date. In the case of defined contribution plans, the contributions payable are expensed when the employees render the corresponding service which - 76 - at the higher of (i) the amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation and (ii) the Group’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. generally coincides with the year in which the contributions are actually paid. I. TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES These balance sheet headings include both current and deferred tax assets and liabilities. L. Equity is the residual interest in the assets of the KBL epb group after all its liabilities have been deducted. Current tax is the amount expected to be paid or recovered, using the tax rates which have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Equity instruments have been differentiated from financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of IAS 32. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability and its tax base. They are valued using the tax rates in effect for the periods when the assets are realised or the liabilities settled, on the basis of the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. The acquisition cost of KBL epb treasury shares that have been or are being purchased is deducted from equity. Gains and losses realised on sale or cancellation of treasury shares are recognised directly in equity. Deferred tax assets are recognised for the carryforward of all unused tax losses and unused tax credits and for all deductible temporary differences between the carrying value of the assets and liabilities and their tax base, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which these losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The revaluation reserve for available-for-sale financial assets is included in equity until any impairment or sale. In such a case, the gains and losses are transferred to the income statement of the period. As regards to cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation, the portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in equity. Where required by IAS 12, tax assets and liabilities are offset. J. EQUITY PROVISIONS M. REVENUE A provision is recognised when and only when the following three conditions are met: the Group has a present obligation (at the reporting date) as a result of a past event; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle this obligation; and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. KBL epb group recognises revenue relating to ordinary activities if and only if the following conditions are met: it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the KBL epb group, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. K. FINANCIAL GUARANTEES The specific conditions below must also be met before recognising the related revenue: Financial guarantees contracts are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured - 77 - Net interest income Rendering of services Interest is recognised prorata temporis using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. All interest paid and received on financial instruments are recorded under the heading “Net interest income” except interest on held-for-trading derivative instruments, which are presented under the heading “Net gains/losses on financial instruments at fair value” in the income statement. Revenue from services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion at the balance sheet date. According to this method, the revenue is recognised in the periods when the services are provided. Gross premiums, insurance For single premium business, revenue is recognised on the date on which the policy is effective. Dividends Dividends are recognised when the right of the shareholder to receive the payment is established. They are presented under the heading “Dividend income” in the income statement irrespective of the IFRS category of the related assets. - 78 - NOTE 3A – OPERATING SEGMENTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT KBL epb group distinguishes between the following primary segments : The ‘Private Banking’ segment includes the wealth management activities provided to private clients, as well as the management of investment funds, mainly distributed to private clients. This segment includes all major subsidiaries of KBL epb group (KBL (Switzerland) Ltd, KBL Monaco Private Bankers, KBL Richelieu Banque Privée S.A., Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A., Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V., Brown Shipley & Co Limited, and Merck Finck & Co), the private banking activities of KBL epb, Kredietrust Luxembourg S.A. and, finally Vitis Life S.A. (Insurance) consolidated as per April 2010. The ‘Global Investor Services’ segment includes services provided to institutional clients. This segment includes custodian bank and fund domiciliation and administration activities, paying agent activities, central securities depository Clearstream / Euroclear activities, as well as intermediation and portfolio management services for KBL epb institutional clients. The ‘ALM Activities' segment includes "Client Dealing and Treasury" activities, which represent the extension of intermediation activities provided to KBL epb clients and operates cash management within the Group by means of treasury activities, securities lending and repos / reverse repos, as well as 'Credit & Securities' portfolios, which cover “credit” exposure (including direct loans to non-private clients of the Group) and securities held on its own behalf by KBL epb group. The ‘Other’ segment includes support activity provided by KBL epb for the network of subsidiaries, acting in its capacity as parent company, and all other elements not directly linked to the previous three segments, including reallocation of excess equity, net of the cost of financing holdings, and extraordinary elements not directly linked to other business segments. The various items of the income statement include inter-segment transfers, calculated on an arm’s length or cost recovery basis. The net result of each entity included in the scope of consolidation is allocated to the various sectors after taking into account consolidation adjustments, after elimination of non-controlling interests and before elimination of the intercompanies accounts. - 79 - Income statement GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES PRIVATE BANKING (in EUR million) ALM ACTIVITIES TOTAL GROUP OTHER 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Net interest income 73.4 86.5 15.2 15.9 59.2 46.4 2.5 -3.6 150.3 145.3 Gross earned premiums, insurance Gross technical charges, insurance Ceded reinsurance result, insurance 3.3 -11.7 -0.1 2.3 -14.4 -0.4 - - - - - 2.9 - 3.3 -11.7 -0.1 2.3 -11.5 -0.4 2.4 2.7 - 0.0 4.2 1.2 - -0.0 6.6 3.9 13.0 10.2 5.2 5.3 24.7 -11.9 4.0 -12.8 46.9 -9.2 Dividend income Net gains/losses on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss 9.9 -7.4 1.1 0.1 12.2 13.4 3.8 56.3 26.9 62.4 331.1 299.3 41.3 44.2 -1.0 -3.0 7.3 8.4 378.7 348.9 Other net income -1.6 1.5 0.2 0.0 0.6 2.8 2.5 3.4 1.8 7.7 GROSS INCOME 419.6 380.2 63.0 65.6 99.8 48.8 20.2 54.7 602.6 549.3 Operating expenses -367.4 -344.4 -33.2 -32.3 -21.8 -20.7 -80.8 -41.3 -503.2 -438.8 Net fee and commission income Impairment Badwill -4.8 - -45.7 - 0 - 0 - -0.2 - -3.9 - -39.6 29.0 -49.8 - -44.6 29.0 -99.4 - - - 1.6 0.6 - - - - 1.6 0.6 PROFIT BEFORE TAX 47.4 -9.8 31.4 33.9 77.8 24.2 -71.2 -36.4 85.4 11.8 Income tax (expenses) / income -20.8 -10.2 -8.5 -9.6 -22.2 -6.9 33.8 35.0 -17.7 8.3 KBL epb GROUP PROFIT 26.6 -20.1 22.9 24.3 55.6 17.3 -37.4 -1.4 67.7 20.1 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 26.6 -20.1 22.9 24.3 55.6 17.3 -37.4 -1.4 67.7 20.1 Share of profit of associates Attributable to non-controlling interest ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT - 80 - Balance sheet PRIVATE BANKING (in EUR million) GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES ALM ACTIVITIES TOTAL GROUP OTHER 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 98 202 - - 339 875 - - 437 1,076 4,953 4,805 185 169 8,064 7,629 286 116 91 - - 457 537 - At fair value through profit or loss 1,822 1,791 - - 14 15 - - 1,836 1,806 Available-for-sale financial assets 1,507 1,414 115 103 3,437 2,095 219 271 5,278 3,883 Loans and receivables 1,507 1,509 70 66 4,156 4,982 - 0 5,733 6,557 - - - - - - 67 45 67 45 32 18 - - - - 54 81 86 99 Cash and balances with central banks Financial assets Held-for-trading Hedging derivatives Tax assets 315 13,488 12,919 - 574 628 Current tax assets 17 1 - - - - 4 0 21 1 Deferred tax assets 15 16 - - - - 49 81 64 97 Investments in associates - - 14 13 - - - - 14 13 Investment properties - - - - - - 37 36 37 36 Property and equipment 139 132 13 11 6 11 39 36 197 189 Goodwill and other intangible assets 325 266 - - - - 30 41 356 306 - 108 115 Other assets 108 115 - - - - - TOTAL ASSETS 5,656 5,537 211 193 8,409 8,514 446 509 14,722 14,753 Financial liabilities 7,595 7,797 2,000 2,417 2,079 2,467 1,115 284 12,788 12,965 114 89 - - 236 260 10 At fair value through profit or loss 1,822 1,790 - - - - - At amortised cost 5,646 5,897 2,000 2,417 1,783 2,133 1,089 13 20 - - 60 74 16 - 89 94 475 429 - - - - - - 475 429 10 5 - - - - - - 10 5 Current tax liabilities 5 1 - - - - - - 5 1 Deferred tax liabilities 5 4 - - - - - - 5 4 26 24 - - - - 7 5 33 29 361 318 - - - - - - 361 318 8,466 8,574 2,000 2,417 2,079 2,467 1,123 Held-for-trading Hedging derivatives Gross technical provisions, insurance Tax liabilities Provisions Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES (EXCLUDING EQUITY ) 9 360 359 - 1,822 1,790 275 10,518 10,722 289 13,667 13,747 Management monitors the operating results of its operating segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the consolidated accounts. Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. - 81 - NOTE 3B – OPERATING SEGMENTS BY GEOGRAPHIC SECTOR KBL epb group, as the driver for the development of private banking within the KBC Group, distinguishes between the secondary segments ‘OFF-SHORE’, covering the activities of the Luxembourg, Swiss and of Monaco companies, and ‘ON- SHORE’, covering the activities of the other companies included in the scope of consolidation Off-shore KBL epb group 2010 2011 2010 2011 (in EUR million) On-shore 2010 2011 Gross income Total assets 245 2,788 215 357 334 603 549 2,687 11,934 12,065 14,722 14,752 TOTAL LIABILITIES(excluding equity) 3,273 3,266 10,394 10,481 13,667 13,747 NOTE 4 – NET INTEREST INCOME (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 321,207 273,710 163,003 126,787 69,862 99,764 452 667 233,317 227,218 8,423 8,738 75,574 37,574 3,893 180 -170,933 -128,457 -82,617 -76,567 -1,009 -517 Sub-total of interest expense on financial liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss -83,625 -77,085 Net interest on hedging derivatives -87,307 -51,373 150,274 145,253 BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO INTEREST INCOME Available-for-sale financial assets Loans and receivables Other Sub-total of interest income from financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets held-for-trading Net interest on hedging derivatives Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss INTEREST EXPENSE Financial liabilities at amortised cost Other TOTAL - 82 - NOTE 5 – GROSS EARNED PREMIUMS, INSURANCE As of 31 December 2011 and 2010, the gross earned premiums only include individual and single premiums. NOTE 6 – GROSS TECHNICAL CHARGES, INSURANCE (in EUR thousand) Claims paid Change in life provision Profit sharing Other technical charges / income TOTAL 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -38,829 29,500 -185 -2,211 -11,725 -51,503 44,821 158 -4,966 -11,489 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 6,248 339 4 6,591 3,535 324 7 3,866 NOTE 7 – DIVIDEND INCOME (in EUR thousand) Available-for-sale equity instruments Equity instruments held-for-trading Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss TOTAL NOTE 8 – NET GAINS / LOSSES ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 16,276 -13,698 1,076 392 Exchange differences 30,829 4,547 Fair value adjustments in hedge accounting -1,275 -416 -975 94 Fair value of hedged items 10,718 17,122 Fair value of hedging items -11,693 -17,028 -300 -510 Fair value of hedged items 743 5,306 Fair value of hedging items -1,043 -5,816 46,905 -9,176 Held-for-trading (including interest and valuation of trading derivatives) Other financial instruments at fair value Micro-hedging Macro-hedging TOTAL - 83 - NOTE 9 – NET REALISED GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 26,903 21,130 5,773 0 26,904 13,846 5,063 8,783 -31 48,323 243 62,381 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 483,169 450,610 Asset management 278,669 277,075 Securities transactions 165,510 138,339 38,990 35,196 -104,505 -101,732 Asset management -56,676 -58,021 Securities transactions -37,033 -32,822 -10,796 -10,889 378,663 348,878 10,197 9,464 Available-for-sale financial assets Debt instruments Equity instruments Loans and receivables Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost Other TOTAL 1) EUR 48,3 million generated by the early redemption of an hybrid instrument NOTE 10 – NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME (in EUR thousand) FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME Other 1) FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE Other 1) TOTAL 1) of which net commissions on Unit Link activities of the Insurance subsidiary NOTE 11 – OTHER NET INCOME (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,776 7,697 735 825 Net proceeds from precious metals transactions 2,641 2,825 Withholding tax on dividends and wealth tax -3,722 -2,306 221 - - 2,086 2,343 2,492 Total of which: Write-back of provisions for various expenses Net proceeds on sale of other activities Net proceeds from the sale of “Gestoland” building Rental income - 84 - NOTE 12 – OPERATING EXPENSES Operating expenses include staff costs, amortisation and depreciation of investment properties, amortisation and depreciation of property and equipment and intangible assets, changes in provisions and general administrative expenses. General administrative expenses include in particular repair and maintenance expenses, advertising expenses, rent, professional duties, IT costs and various (non-income) taxes. (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Staff expenses General administrative expenses Depreciation and amortisation of property and equipment, intangible assets and investment properties Net provision allowances -352,332 -116,039 -292,097 -120,060 -24,111 -24,076 -10,711 -2,536 TOTAL -503,194 -438,769 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 2,607 2,408 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,887 245 134 341 2,607 1,749 214 120 325 2,408 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,281 1,326 2,607 1,182 1,226 2,408 NOTE 13 – STAFF TOTAL AVERAGE NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED (IN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS) BREAKDOWN BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (1) Private Banking Global Investor Services ALM Activities Other TOTAL GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN On-shore Off-shore TOTAL (1) The breakdown of commercial, administrative and support staff has been made on the same basis as for drawing up Note 3a on operating segments by business segment. - 85 - NOTE 14 – IMPAIRMENT (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,740 -4,531 -41,812 -44,603 -2,174 -33,859 -63,321 -99,354 (Impairment)/reversal of impairment of: Loans and receivables Available-for-sale financial assets Goodwill Total Impairment of loans and receivables More detailed information on impairment is provided in the annex to the consolidated management report. (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,671 -2,390 69 216 1,740 -2,174 On-shore 1,565 249 Off-shore 175 -2,423 1,740 -2,174 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -1,084 -3,447 -4,531 -22,977 -10,882 -33,859 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -39.764 -2.048 -41,812 -45,904 -17,417 -63,321 BREAKDOWN BY TYPE (Impairment)/reversal of impairment of: Specific impairment on loans and receivables Portfolio-based impairments TOTAL GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN TOTAL See also Note 23 – Impairment of loans and receivables – and Note 31 – Provisions. Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets (in EUR thousand) (Impairment)/reversal of impairment of: Debt instruments Equity instruments TOTAL Impairment on goodwill (in EUR thousand) Goodwill arising in a business combination Purchased portfolio of customers Total The values of goodwill in the Group’s consolidated accounts are subject to an impairment test which is performed at least annually in the course of the fourth quarter. These impairment tests are primarily based on the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method according to the following main assumptions : • For all periods, cash flows are discounted at annual rate of 11.5%. - 86 - • For the period covering the next three years, cash flows are based on each available subsidiary’s business plan as approved by the KBL epb Executive Committee. • For the period from three years to ten years, two key assumptions are considered: o Annual growth of the gross income by 5.0%. o Annual growth of the operating expenses by 4.0%. • For the period after 10 years, a terminal value is calculated based on a long term (LT) growth rate of cash flows of 5.0%. For reference, the combination in the terminal value of a [LT growth rate of 5% and a discount rate of 11.5%] corresponds to an implied PER valuation at terminal value of “15.3x”. Other cross-check methods such as the “NAV + multiple of AuM” are used to corroborate the results of the DCF method. NOTE 15 – SHARE OF PROFIT OF ASSOCIATES (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,596 1,596 604 604 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -3,826 -13,872 -17,698 1,545 6,800 8,345 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Profit before tax 85,424 11,763 Luxembourg income tax rate 28.80% 28.80% -24,602 -3,388 Differences in tax rates, Luxembourg – abroad -5,272 18,863 Tax-free income 21,253 11,815 Other non-deductible expenses -1,016 -14,580 Adjustments related to prior years -414 6,299 Adjustments to opening balance due to tax rate change 577 149 Unused tax losses and tax credits -5,608 -8,224 Other -2,616 -2,589 6,904 11,733 -17,698 8,345 European Fund Administration S.A. and EFA Partners S.A. TOTAL NOTE 16 – INCOME TAX (EXPENSES) / INCOME (in EUR thousand) BREAKDOWN BY TYPE Current tax Deferred tax TOTAL (in EUR thousand) BREAKDOWN BY MAJOR COMPONENTS: INCOME TAX CALCULATED AT THE LUXEMBOURG INCOME TAX RATE Plus/minus tax effects attributable to: INCOME TAX ADJUSTMENTS TOTAL Details of tax assets and liabilities are given in Note 26. - 87 - NOTE 17 – CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND BY PRODUCT • Financial instruments are classified into several categories (“portfolios”). Details of these various categories and the valuation rules linked to them are given in Note 2b, point c, dealing with financial assets and liabilities (IAS 39). • The balance sheet analyses below have been conducted at the clean price. Thus the interest accrued is presented separately, except for trading derivatives, which are presented at the dirty price. CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2010 ASSETS (in EUR million) Financial instruments at fair value Held-for(FIFV) trading through (HFT) assets profit or loss Availablefor-sale (AFS) Loans and financial receivables Hedging (L&R) derivatives assets Total LOANS AND ADVANCES TO BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - - - 4,324 - 4,324 Loans and advances to customers Discount and acceptance credits Consumer credits Mortgage loans Term loans Current accounts Other - 14 14 - 1,402 12 7 438 456 437 51 - 1,416 12 7 438 456 437 65 Investment contracts (Insurance “branche 23”) - 1,822 - - - 1,822 EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 3 0 292 - - 295 DEBT INSTRUMENTS Government bodies Banks and investment firms Corporates 280 40 119 120 - 4,916 2,180 502 2,234 - - 5,196 2,220 622 2,354 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 284 - - - 35 319 ACCRUED INTEREST 7 0 71 8 32 117 TOTAL Of which reverse repos 574 - 1,836 - 5,278 - 5,733 2,530 67 - 13,488 2,530 - 88 - CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2010 ASSETS (in EUR million) Financial instruments at fair value Held-for(FIFV) trading through (HFT) assets profit or loss Availablefor-sale (AFS) Loans and financial receivables Hedging assets (L&R) derivatives Total LOANS AND ADVANCES TO BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - - - 5,062 - 5,062 LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS Discount and acceptance credits Consumer credits Mortgage loans Term loans Current accounts Other - 15 15 - 1,486 6 465 543 419 54 - 1,501 6 465 543 419 69 INVESTMENT CONTRACTS (INSURANCE “BRANCHE 23”) - 1,790 - - - 1,790 EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 2 0 276 - - 278 DEBT INSTRUMENTS Government bodies Banks and investment firms Corporates 235 45 60 131 - 3,548 1,955 378 1,216 - - 3,784 2,000 437 1,346 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 387 - - - 34 420 4 0 59 9 11 82 628 1,806 3,883 6,557 45 12,919 - - - 4,379 - 4,379 ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which reverse repos - 89 - CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2010 Held-fortrading (HFT) liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value (FIFV) through profit or loss DEPOSITS FROM BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS Current accounts/demand deposits Time deposits Other deposits Hedging derivatives Financial liabilities at amortised cost Total - - 2,717 2,717 - - - 6,920 5,048 1,853 20 6,920 5,048 1,853 20 DEBT CERTIFICATES Deposits certificates Customer savings bonds Debt certificates Non-convertible bonds Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - - - 840 0 4 3 833 840 0 4 3 833 INVESTMENT CONTRACTS (INSURANCE) - 1,822 - - 1,822 336 - 67 - 403 24 0 24 - - - 24 0 24 0 - 21 40 62 360 1,822 89 10,518 12,788 - - - 1,078 1,078 LIABILITIES (in EUR million) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES SHORT SALES Equity instruments Debt instruments ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which, repos - 90 - CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2011 Held-fortrading (HFT) liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value (FIFV) through profit or loss DEPOSITS FROM BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS Current accounts/demand deposits Time deposits Other deposits Hedging derivatives Financial liabilities at amortised cost Total - - 2,821 2,821 - - - 7,498 5,609 1,881 9 7,498 5,609 1,881 9 DEBT CERTIFICATES Deposits certificates Customer savings bonds Debt certificates Non-convertible bonds Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - - - 385 0 3 114 6 262 385 0 3 114 6 262 INVESTMENT CONTRACTS (INSURANCE) - 1,790 - - 1,790 330 - 73 - 403 29 0 28 - - - 29 0 28 0 - 21 17 39 359 1,790 94 10,722 12,965 - - - 497 497 LIABILITIES (in EUR million) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES SHORT SALES EQUITY INSTRUMENTS DEBT INSTRUMENTS ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which, repos - 91 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table summarises the carrying amounts and fair values of the financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value, excluding accrued interest. CARRYING AMOUNT (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 FAIR VALUE 31/12/2011 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 ASSETS Loans and advances to banks and investment firms 4,324 5,062 4,324 5,063 Loans and advances to customers Discount and acceptance credits Consumer credits Mortgage loans Term loans Current accounts Other 1,402 12 7 438 456 437 51 1,486 6 465 543 419 54 1,402 12 7 438 456 437 51 1,486 6 465 543 419 54 Deposits from banks and investment firms 2,717 2,821 2,717 2,822 Deposits from customers Current accounts/demand deposits Time deposits Other deposits 6,920 5,048 1,853 20 7,498 5,609 1,881 9 6,919 5,046 1,853 20 7,498 5,609 1,881 9 840 0 4 3 833 385 0 3 114 6 262 830 0 4 3 823 366 0 3 114 6 243 LIABILITIES Debt certificates Deposits certificates Customer savings bonds Debt certificates Non-convertible bonds Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - 92 - FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique: Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) price in active market for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; Level 3: techniques which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data. 31/12/2010 (in EUR million) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Accrued interest TOTAL 309 258 - 7 574 2 1 - - 3 227 52 - 7 287 80 204 - - 284 AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 1,822 14 - 0 1,836 AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE 3,233 1,930 38 71 5,272 Equity instruments 234 13 38 - 285 2,999 1,917 - 71 4,987 - 35 - 32 67 5,364 2,237 38 109 7,749 103 257 - 0 360 0 - - - 0 Debt instruments 21 2 - 0 24 Derivatives 81 255 - - 336 1,822 - - - 1,822 0 67 - 21 89 1,924 324 - 22 2,271 ASSETS HELD-FOR-TRADING Equity instruments Debt instruments Derivatives Debt instruments HEDGING DERIVATIVES TOTAL LIABILITIES HELD-FOR-TRADING Equity instruments AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS HEDGING DERIVATIVES TOTAL - 93 - 31/12/2011 (in EUR million) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Accrued interest TOTAL 201 423 0 4 628 1 1 0 - 2 151 84 0 4 239 49 338 - - 387 AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 1,791 15 - 0 1,806 AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE 2,991 827 0 59 3,877 Equity instruments 242 27 0 - 269 2,749 799 0 59 3,607 - 34 - 11 45 4,982 1,299 0 73 6,355 77 282 - 0 359 - - - - - Debt instruments 28 1 - 0 29 Derivatives 49 282 - - 330 1,790 - - - 1,790 - 73 - 21 94 1,867 355 - 21 2,243 ASSETS HELD-FOR-TRADING Equity instruments Debt instruments Derivatives Debt instruments HEDGING DERIVATIVES TOTAL LIABILITIES HELD-FOR-TRADING Equity instruments AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS HEDGING DERIVATIVES TOTAL - 94 - Level 3 items measured at fair value (in EUR million) Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Total 7 33 40 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Total profit / loss for the year recognised in the income statement 0 -2 -2 recognised in other components of comprehensive income - 1 1 - 6 6 -7 -1 -8 Transfers from / to level 3 - - - BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 - 38 38 Total profit / loss for the year recognised in the income statement and relating to assets held as at 31/12/2010 0 - 0 Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Total - 38 38 recognised in the income statement - 0 0 recognised in other components of comprehensive income - - - Purchases - - - Sales - -38 -38 Transfers from / to level 3 - - - BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 - 0 0 Total profit / loss for the year recognised in the income statement and relating to assets held as at 31/12/2011 - 0 0 Purchases Sales (in EUR million) BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Total profit / loss for the year Transfers between the level 1 and level 2 categories Transfers between the level 1 and level 2 categories which occur in 2011 were not significant. Reasons for the transfers were mainly linked to evolution in the liquidity of the related instruments. No transfer between the level 1 and level 2 categories occurred in 2010. - 95 - GOVERNEMENT BONDS BY COUNTRY Available-for-sale financial assets Held-for-trading assets Nominal Carrying amount Availablefor-sale reserve Austria 66 69 2 - Belgium 448 467 9 Cyprus 10 10 Denmark 1 Finland France 31/12/2010 (in EUR million) Related hedging Impairment derivatives Nominal Carrying amount - 1 1 - -3 4 4 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 - - 1 1 2 3 0 - - - - 107 112 2 - - - - Germany 95 102 5 - - - - Greece 48 34 -13 - - - - Ireland 2 2 -0 - - - - 242 246 1 - - 0 0 97 100 3 - 1 7 7 280 290 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 21 19 -2 - - - - 162 163 -3 - -3 - - Sweden 23 24 1 - - - 0 Swiss 33 51 1 - - - - Supranational 355 369 10 - 2 22 22 Rest 112 119 11 -1 -1 6 5 2,103 2,180 32 -1 -4 41 40 Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Poland Portugal Spain Total - 96 - In EUR million (31/12/2011) Maturity Austria 2012 2013 or 2014 2017 and later Belgium 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Cyprus 2012 Denmark 2013 or 2014 Finland 2015 or 2016 France 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Germany 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Greece 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 Ireland 2017 and later Italy 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 Luxembourg 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later The Netherlands 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Poland 2013 or 2014 Portugal 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Supranational 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Spain 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Sweden 2012 2013 or 2014 Switzerland 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 Rest 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Total Nominal Available-for-sale financial assets Carrying AvailableImpairment amount for-sale Held-for-trading assets Carrying Nominal amount Related hedging 88 19 2 67 387 219 67 81 20 10 10 0 0 2 2 232 64 104 32 32 105 3 47 25 30 39 1 4 34 2 2 83 5 24 54 97 47 50 142 56 20 33 33 0 0 21 1 5 15 475 16 108 189 162 138 54 38 34 12 23 23 49 9 25 16 24 5 19 95 20 2 73 397 223 68 84 22 10 10 0 2 243 65 110 34 34 116 3 51 27 35 9 1 1 8 2 2 80 5 24 50 104 49 55 151 57 21 36 38 0 0 12 1 3 8 494 16 112 198 168 139 53 39 34 12 25 25 53 9 26 17 23 5 18 2 0 0 2 1 2 1 -3 1 -0 -0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 1 1 5 -0 2 2 2 -0 -0 -3 0 -0 -3 3 2 1 6 0 1 2 3 -0 -0 -9 -0 -2 -7 7 0 2 5 -0 -2 -2 0 0 -0 1 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 4 -22 -1 -3 -18 -1 -0 -1 -4 -0 -4 0 -0 -4 -4 -5 -5 -1 -1 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 40 1 3 20 17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 41 1 3 21 17 0 0 0 0 0 1,919 1,955 21 -23 -14 44 45 - 97 - NOTE 18 – AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LOANS AND RECEIVABLES: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND QUALITY (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 Unimpaired assets Impaired assets Impairment TOTAL (in EUR million) 31/12/2011 Unimpaired assets Impaired assets Impairment Total - 98 - Available-forsale (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) TOTAL 5,217 128 -66 5,278 5,728 123 -117 5,733 10,945 250 -184 11,012 Available-forsale (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) TOTAL 3,809 168 -94 3,883 6,552 57 -52 6,557 10,361 225 -146 10,440 NOTE 19 – FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND RESIDUAL MATURITY ASSETS (in EUR million) Financial instruments at fair value Held-for(FIFV) trading through (HFT) assets profit or loss Availablefor-sale (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) Hedging derivatives Total 31/12/2010 Less than or equal to 1 year More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years More than 5 years Indefinite period Accrued interest TOTAL 31/12/2011 Less than or equal to 1 year More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years More than 5 years Indefinite period Accrued interest TOTAL LIABILITIES (in EUR million) 264 159 141 3 7 574 14 1,822 0 1,836 948 2,692 1,276 292 71 5,278 5,082 209 435 8 5,733 32 67 6,295 3,075 1,885 2,117 117 13,488 341 177 105 2 4 628 15 1,791 0 1,806 813 1,686 1,049 276 59 3,883 5,762 316 470 9 6,557 0 34 11 45 6,916 2,228 1,624 2,069 82 12,919 Financial instruments at fair value Liabilities at (FIFV) through amortised profit or loss cost Hedging derivatives Total 10,013 Held-fortrading (HFT) liabilities 1 0 34 31/12/2010 Less than or equal to 1 year 221 - 9,791 1 More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years 32 - 253 28 314 More than 5 years 82 - 433 39 554 Indefinite period 24 1,822 - - 1,845 Accrued interest 0 - 40 21 62 360 1,822 10,518 89 12,788 241 - 10,113 5 10,359 More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years 30 - 587 37 654 More than 5 years 59 - 5 30 95 Indefinite period 29 1,790 - - 1,819 Accrued interest 0 - 17 21 39 359 1,790 10,722 94 12,965 TOTAL 31/12/2011 Less than or equal to 1 year TOTAL - 99 - NOTE 20 – SECURITIES LENDING AND SECURITIES GIVEN IN GUARANTEE The Group regularly carries out transactions in which the assets transferred do not qualify for derecognition under IAS 39. This mainly concerns the following operations: - repurchase agreements (“repo”); - securities lending; and - securities given as collateral (in particular for securities borrowing or to guarantee credit lines received). These transactions can be broken down as follows: Repo ** Securities lending Other Debt instruments Debt instruments Equity instruments Debt instruments Financial assets held-for-trading - 6 - - Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss - - - - Available-for-sale financial assets 198 120 2 1,311 Total financial assets not derecognised 198 126 2 1,311 Other (*) 872 1,301 0 1,633 1,070 1,427 2 2,944 Financial assets held-for-trading - 10 - - Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss - - - - Available-for-sale financial assets 298 88 - 1,062 Total financial assets not derecognised 298 98 - 1,062 Other (*) 185 494 31 1,580 TOTAL 483 592 31 2,642 (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 TOTAL 31/12/2011 (*) The item ‘Other’ relates to securities borrowed or received as collateral for other operations. (**) The carrying amount of debts associated with repo operations is available in Note 17. - 100 - NOTE 21 – SECURITIES RECEIVED IN GUARANTEE The Group mainly receives securities as collateral in relation to its reverse repurchase agreement operations and securities lending. These securities are generally transferred under full ownership and the Group is able to re-use them in other operations. The fair value of these guarantees can be broken down as follows: (in EUR million) Reverse repurchase agreements Collateral received in securities lending TOTAL Of which, transferred to: Repurchase agreements Securities lent Collateral given for securities borrowing Other TOTAL 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 2,522 1,322 3,844 4,502 563 5,065 26 1 1,633 1,660 7 1 633 947 1,588 NOTE 22 – IMPAIRMENT OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS (in EUR million) Debt instruments CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Securities sold/matured Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 55 1 4 -3 -36 -34 -2 21 (in EUR million) Debt instruments CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Securities sold/matured Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 21 23 23 0 -2 -3 2 42 - 101 - Equity instruments 31 3 3 11 1 10 46 Equity instruments 46 11 11 -4 -3 -1 53 NOTE 23 – IMPAIRMENT OF LOANS AND RECEIVABLES The annex to the consolidated management report contains information relating to non-performing receivables and the management of the related impairments. 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 TOTAL 118 52 BREAKDOWN BY TYPE Specific impairments of loans and receivables Portfolio-based impairment TOTAL 116 1 118 50 1 52 BREAKDOWN BY COUNTERPARTY Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers TOTAL 117 118 52 52 GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN On-shore Off-shore TOTAL 24 94 118 24 28 52 (in EUR million) (in EUR million) CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Use of provision Other / Change impact BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 (in EUR million) CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Use of provision Other / Change impact BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 Specific impairments on loans and receivables Portfoliobased impairment Total 122 -2 1 -3 -4 -1 -3 116 1 0 0 0 1 124 -2 1 -3 -4 -1 -3 118 Specific impairments on loans and Portfolio-based impairment receivables Total 116 2 3 -1 -68 -69 1 50 - 102 - 1 0 0 0 1 118 2 3 -1 -68 -69 1 52 NOTE 24 – DERIVATIVES HEDGING HELD-FOR-TRADING 31/12/2010 (in EUR million) TOTAL Fair value Assets FAIR VALUE HEDGING Notional value Liabilities Assets Fair value Liabilities Assets Notional value Liabilities Assets Liabilities 284 336 28,266 28,313 35 67 1,880 1,882 73 84 19,539 19,539 35 65 1,873 1,873 71 81 18,879 18,879 35 65 1,873 1,873 Futures 0 0 91 91 - - - - Forward rate agreements - - - - - - - - Other 3 3 569 569 - - - - 88 129 5,580 5,628 - 2 7 9 87 129 5,571 5,615 - - - - Cross currency swaps - - - - - 2 7 9 Futures 0 0 - 3 - - - - Options 0 0 - 1 - - - - Other 0 0 9 9 - - - - 121 121 3,112 3,112 - - - - Futures 1 1 188 188 - - - - Options 102 102 2,414 2,414 - - - - 18 18 510 510 - - - - LOAN CONTRACTS 0 0 3 3 - - - - COMMODITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTS 1 1 31 31 - - - - INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Interest rate swaps FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Foreign exchange forward EQUITY CONTRACTS Other - 103 - HEDGING HELD-FOR-TRADING 31/12/2011 (in EUR million) TOTAL Fair value Assets FAIR VALUE HEDGING Notional value Liabilities Assets Fair value Liabilities Assets Notional value Liabilities Assets Liabilities 387 330 23,813 23,753 34 73 1,415 1,415 55 72 12,810 12,810 34 70 1,405 1,405 0 0 27 27 - - - - 51 66 12,123 12,123 34 70 1,291 1,291 Futures 0 2 116 116 - - - - Other 4 4 544 544 - 0 114 114 208 142 8,385 8,326 - 3 7 10 208 142 8,379 8,312 - - - - Cross currency swaps - - - 3 7 10 Futures - 0 7 - - - - Other 1 0 6 6 - - - - 123 116 2,597 2,597 - - - - Futures 4 4 257 257 - - - - Options 82 81 1,924 1,924 - - - - Other 37 30 416 416 - - - - LOAN CONTRACTS 0 0 2 2 - - - - COMMODITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTS 1 1 19 19 - - - - INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Options Interest rate swaps FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Foreign exchange forward EQUITY CONTRACTS - 104 - NOTE 25 – OTHER ASSETS The heading ‘Other assets’ covers various short-term receivables such as dividends and coupons that clients bring to KBL epb group to be cashed and the value of which has already been paid. NOTE 26 – TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 CURRENT TAX ASSETS 21 1 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 64 97 Employee benefits -3 -2 Losses carried forward 67 79 0 0 -18 -18 Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss 0 0 Available-for-sale financial instruments -5 20 Other 22 17 86 99 Tangible and intangible assets Provisions TAX ASSETS (1) Tax losses and tax credits not capitalised 78 94 Tax losses and tax credits not capitalised concern tax losses of Group companies, which are not recognised because of uncertainty about future taxable profits. (1) (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES 5 1 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 5 4 Employee benefits - - Tangible and intangible assets 0 0 Provisions 0 - Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss 0 0 Available-for-sale financial instruments 2 1 Other 3 3 10 5 TAX LIABILITIES Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are not equal to the deferred tax charge/income recognised in the income statement during the year. This is mainly due to the deferred tax linked to the recognition in the revaluation reserve of fair value changes in unimpaired available-for-sale financial instruments. - 105 - NOTE 27 – INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES Associates are companies over which the KBL epb group has a significant influence, either directly or indirectly, without having full or joint control. (in EUR million) TOTAL OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (INCLUDING GOODWILL) European Fund Administration S.A. and EFA Partners S.A. GOODWILL IN ASSOCIATES Gross amount Cumulative impairment CHANGES OPENING BALANCE Share of profit for the year Dividends paid Changes in scope ENDING BALANCE 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 14 13 14 13 - - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 15 2 -3 14 14 1 -2 13 Summary financial information (in EUR thousand) Total assets 31/12/2011 (provisional figures) European Fund Administration S.A. (Group) EFA Partners S.A. 38,321 2,912 - 106 - Total liabilities excluding equity 14,752 4 Net profit 1,133 822 NOTE 28 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (in EUR million) Goodwill arising in a Purchased Software business Portfolio of developed Software combination customers in-house purchased Other Total CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 322 38 10 5 - 374 Acquisitions 2 - 19 10 0 30 Disposals - - -4 - - -4 Amortisation - - -2 -2 - -5 -39 -1 - - - -41 -39 -1 - - - -41 Reversals - - - - - - Changes in scope - - - 1 - 1 Other - - 0 0 0 0 284 36 22 13 0 356 -43 -49 -6 -28 0 -125 284 36 22 13 0 356 Acquisitions - 4 13 1 0 19 Disposals - 0 0 - - 0 Amortisation - - -1 -4 - -5 -46 -17 - - - -63 -46 -17 - - - -63 Reversals - - - - - - Changes in scope - - - - - - Other - 0 0 0 0 0 238 23 35 10 0 306 -89 -66 -7 -29 0 -191 Impairment Allowances BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 Of which, cumulative amortisation and impairment BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Impairment Allowances BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 Of which, cumulative amortisation and impairment - 107 - NOTE 29 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 197 189 37 46 2 36 47 2 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Carrying amount Fair value Investment properties – Rental income (in EUR million) CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Acquisitions Disposals Depreciation Impairment Allowances Reversals Translation differences Changes in scope Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 Of which, cumulative depreciation and impairment (in EUR million) CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Acquisitions Disposals Depreciation Impairment Allowances Reversals Translation differences Changes in scope Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 Of which, cumulative depreciation and impairment Land and buildings IT equipment Other TOTAL PROPERTY equipment AND EQUIPMENT Investment properties 152 3 0 -7 4 0 152 16 7 0 -7 0 0 -2 14 30 3 -1 -5 1 0 2 31 199 13 -1 -19 4 0 0 197 37 1 -1 0 37 -85 -46 -50 -182 -10 Other TOTAL PROPERTY equipment AND EQUIPMENT Investment properties Land and buildings IT equipment 152 2 -1 -7 1 0 147 -91 14 6 - 108 - -6 0 -1 13 31 2 0 -5 0 0 28 197 10 -1 -18 1 0 189 37 0 0 -1 0 36 -45 -54 -190 -11 NOTE 30 – GROSS TECHNICAL PROVISIONS, INSURANCE (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 475 0 474 0 429 0 429 0 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 - 475 3 2 -39 -51 - - 11 12 Attributed profit sharing 0 0 Translation differences - - Other movements -5 -8 Changes in scope 504 - CLOSING BALANCE 475 429 TOTAL Provision for unearned premiums Life insurance provision Discretionary participation features (in EUR million) CHANGES OPENING BALANCE Net payments received/premiums receivable Liabilities paid for surrenders, benefits and claims (Theoretical) risk premiums deducted Credit of interest or change in unit-prices - 109 - NOTE 31 – PROVISIONS (in EUR million) Specific impairment for Provisions for credit Other (1) restructuring commitments provisions CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Other changes BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 (in EUR million) 8 -8 0 0 0 TOTAL 18 11 14 -4 4 33 26 11 14 -4 -4 33 Specific impairment for credit Other Provisions for restructuring commitments provisions (1) TOTAL CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 0 0 33 33 - 0 2 2 Allowances - - 10 10 Reversals - - -8 -8 Other changes - - -8 -8 BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 - 0 27 28 Changes affecting the income statement (1) The column ‘Other provisions’ mainly contains provisions for the expenses relating to disputes, consultancy and miscellaneous fees. NOTE 32 – OTHER LIABILITIES The heading ‘Other liabilities’ in particular covers various items payable in the short term such as coupons and redeemable securities as paying agent. The net liabilities related to staff pension funds (see Note 33) and restructuration plans are also included in this item. - 110 - NOTE 33 – RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS In addition to the legally prescribed plans, KBL epb group maintains various complementary pension plans, of both the defined contribution and defined benefit kind. The staff of the various KBL epb group companies is covered by means of a number of funded and insured pension plans most of which are defined benefit plans. In order to be able to participate in some of these plans, a minimum period of service with the KBL epb group is required and the benefits may also depend on the employees’ years of affiliation to the plans as well as on their remuneration in the years before retirement. The annual funding requirements for these various complementary pension plans are determined based on actuarial cost methods. Defined benefit plans (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS Value of obligations as at 01/01 Current service cost Interest cost Plan amendments Actuarial gain/(losses) Benefits paid Currency adjustments Changes in scope Other Value of obligations as at 31/12 183 7 8 7 -17 8 1 196 196 7 8 0 -2 -12 2 1 199 FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS Fair value of assets as at 01/01 Actual return on plan assets Employer contributions Plan participants contributions Benefits paid Currency adjustments Changes in scope Other Fair value of assets as at 31/12 Of which financial instruments issued by KBL epb group 115 6 7 2 -14 7 2 125 - 125 -6 8 1 -9 2 0 121 - FUNDED STATUS Plan assets in excess of defined benefit obligations Unrecognised net actuarial gains (-) / losses (+) Unrecognised past service costs Unrecognised assets Plan over-/(under-) funding -71 17 -1 -55 -78 25 -1 -54 - 111 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 CHANGES RELATING TO NET LIABILITY Net liability as at 01/01 Net period cost in the income statement Employer contributions Currency adjustments Change in scope of consolidation Other Net liability as at 31/12 -56 -10 6 1 4 -55 -55 -11 7 1 3 -54 AMOUNTS RECOGNISED IN PROFIT OR LOSS Current service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Adjustments to asset limits recognised Amortisation of unrecognised past service costs Amortisation of unrecognised net actuarial (gains)/losses Other Change in scope Net period cost in the income statement -7 -8 5 0 0 -1 -10 -7 -8 5 0 -1 0 -11 5.29% -4.41% from 3.50% to 5.70% from 4.00% to 5.70% from 2.50% to 3.00% from 1.80% to 5.00% from 2.00% to 4.75% from 3.00% to 5.30% from 2.00% to 3.00% from 1.80% to 2.80% Actual return on plan assets (in %) PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED (1) Discount rate Expected rate of return on plan assets Expected rate of salary increase Expected rate of pension increase (1) Ranges of assumptions taking into account the local situation of each KBL epb group company. Defined benefit plans (in EUR million) Year-end amount of liability Year-end fair value of assets Plan assets in excess of obligations Plan excess/(under-) funding 31/12/2007 31/12/2008 31/12/2009 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 138 79 -59 -55 150 75 -75 -53 183 115 -68 -56 196 125 -71 -55 199 121 -78 -54 The estimate of the employer contribution payable to the defined benefit pension plan assets for 2012 is EUR 7 million. Defined contribution plans (in EUR million) AMOUNT RECORDED IN THE INCOME STATEMENT - 112 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -6 -6 NOTE 34 – EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT The subscribed and paid-up capital is EUR 187,2 million, represented by 18,186,877 ordinary shares without par value and by 1,949,711 non-voting preference shares without par value. Following article 6 of the Bank’s articles of incorporation, the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the subscribed and paid-up capital to maximum EUR 300 million by issuing ordinary shares until 25 April 2012. Holders of preference shares are entitled to receive an initial dividend of EUR 0.25 per share, as established in the Bank’s articles of association, and are therefore guaranteed a minimum annual return. If there are no profits, this dividend entitlement is carried forward to subsequent periods. Any profits remaining once this first dividend has been paid are shared out between all shareholders, whether they hold ordinary or preference shares, in such a way that both categories of shareholders ultimately receive an identical dividend. The Bank is thus twice indebted of EUR 0.5 million to preference shareholders for 2010, where no dividend has been paid-up and for 2011, if the Annual General Meeting approves the proposal of the Board of Directors to allocate the loss in deduction of the retained earnings (see Note 35). The Bank’s articles of association specify that, if the Bank is wound up, holders of preference shares are guaranteed repayment of the capital initially invested, that is EUR 14.56. Holders of preference shares are not however entitled to receive a share of any accumulated reserves. (in number of shares) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED Ordinary shares Preference shares Of which: shares entitling the holder to a dividend payment Of which: treasury shares, including commitments Of which: shares representing equity under IFRS 20,136,588 18,186,877 1,949,711 20,135,744 844 20,135,744 20,136,588 18,186,877 1,949,711 20,135,744 844 20,135,744 Ordinary shares Preference shares Total Changes 18,186,877 18,186,877 1,949,711 1,949,711 20,136,588 20,136,588 Ordinary shares Preference shares Total BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Cancellation of shares bought back BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 Changes 18,186,877 18,186,877 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Cancellation of shares bought back BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 1,949,711 1,949,711 20,136,588 20,136,588 NOTE 35 – RESULT ALLOCATION PROPOSAL At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the Board of Directors proposes to allocate the 2011 loss of EUR 29.3 million of the Mother Company in deduction of the retained earnings. On 21 March 2012, this affectation will be submitted to the approval of the Annual General Meeting. - 113 - NOTE 36 – LOANS COMMITMENTS, FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS (in EUR million) Confirmed credits, unused Financial guarantees Other commitments (securities issuance facilities, spot transaction settlement, etc.) TOTAL 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 578 68 942 55 594 39 1,241 1,036 In the course of 2000, several (current and former) directors, managers and members of KBL epb staff, were charged by a Belgian examining magistrate with offences relating to a tax suit as a result of their professional activities at the Bank. The case was brought before the Council Chamber of the Court of Brussels on 24 January 2006. After the order of this court on 11 January 2008, six persons from KBL epb were referred to the criminal court. The case was brought before the Brussels Criminal Court on 3 April 2009. After several weeks of hearings where it was exclusively pleaded that the investigation had been conducted in an improper and even illegal manner, a judgement was issued on 8 December 2009. The Court considered that the evidence on which all the legal proceedings were based had been introduced into the procedure in a seriously irregular or even illegal manner by the policemen and by the magistrates in charge of the enquiry. The flaws were so serious that they were considered to have a structural effect on the investigation and so the whole legal suit was declared invalid and the proceedings inadmissible. As a result, all the accused were discharged from all proceedings. On 10 December 2009, the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal against this judgement. The proceedings were then brought before the Court of Appeal of Brussels. On 16 September 2010, the Court of Appeal, after hearing the pleadings of the defence, decided to split the proceedings in two: the admissibility of the prosecution would be judged first, followed by a separate decision on the merits of the accusation. Pleadings took place from 16 September 2010 to 8 October 2010. In its arrest dated 10 December 2010, the Court of Appeal confirmed the judgment of the Court dated 8 December 2009 and ruled that the legal suit against all accused persons were inadmissable. Two recourses against the decision of the Court of Appeal were filed before the Supreme Court ("pourvois en cassation"): one by the Public Prosecutor on 20 December 2010 and the other by the Belgian State on 24 December 2010. On 31 May 2011, the Supreme Court rejected both recourses. This decision finally closes the KBL case. NOTE 37 – ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT Total assets under management as at 31 December 2011 are EUR 44.30 billion, of which EUR 35.12 billion relate to clients in the private banking sector (2010: EUR 48.66 billion, of which EUR 39.00 billion related to the private banking sector). - 114 - NOTE 38 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ‘Related parties’ refers to the parent company of KBL epb, its subsidiaries and key management personnel. Transactions with related parties are carried out under conditions equivalent to those applicable to transactions subject to conditions of normal competition. Transactions with associates are not included below because they are not material. 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 ASSETS 2,355 789 of which financial assets with KBC Group 2,009 451 Held-for-trading At fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale Loans and receivables Hedging derivatives 27 1,469 792 66 111 584 50 44 LIABILITIES 294 255 of which financial liabilities with KBC Group 294 255 Held-for-trading At amortised cost Hedging derivatives 65 201 28 46 165 44 74 65 3 9 0 0 -2 52 42 10 0 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 45 41 37 28 0 68 1 19 8 0 62 1 (in EUR million) INCOME STATEMENT Net interest income Net realised gains on available-for-sale financial assets Net fee and commission income Other net income / (charges) Operating expenses Impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss With Key Management Personnel (in EUR million) Amount of remuneration to key management personnel of KBL epb group on the basis of their activity, including the amount paid to former key management personnel Credit facilities and guarantees granted Loans outstanding Guarantees outstanding Pension commitments Expenses for defined contribution plans - 115 - NOTE 39 – SOLVENCY The table below gives the solvency ratios calculated pursuant to CSSF circular 06/273 as amended. In accordance with CSSF instructions, Vitis Life S.A. is excluded from the scope of consolidation for the calculation of the solvency ratios. (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 REGULATORY CAPITAL 1,096 896 TIER 1 CAPITAL Capital and reserves Purchased portfolio of customers and intangible assets Goodwill arising in business combinations Hybrid capital Non controlling interest Eliminations: Profit for the year, unaudited Preference shares and relatives share premiums Positive AFS revaluation reserve for equity instruments AFS revaluation reserve for debt instruments Deductions 680 1,028 -71 -284 105 0 -75 -33 -30 -47 35 -24 653 1,007 -67 -238 0 -24 -47 -30 -24 77 -24 418 30 79 47 285 243 30 24 213 -24 -24 406 304 26 75 321 242 11 69 11.3% 13.4% 21.6% 16.3% 16.3% 22.3% TIER 2 CAPITAL Preference shares and relative shares premiums Hybrid capital not assimilated in Tier 1(1) Positive AFS revaluation reserve for equity instruments Subordinated liabilities Complementary equity (Tier 3) Deductions OVERALL OWN FUNDS REQUIREMENTS Credit risk Market risk Operational risk SOLVENCY RATIOS Core Tier-1 ratio Tier-1 ratio CAD ratio (1) Hybrid instrument redemption - 116 - NOTE 40 – MAXIMUM CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 12,274 414 11,667 574 15 5,278 5,733 67 86 108 12,391 1,049 11,128 628 15 3,883 6,557 45 99 115 1,241 578 68 1,036 942 55 594 39 13,515 13,427 ASSETS Balances with central banks Financial assets Held-for-trading At fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Loans and receivables Hedging derivatives Tax assets Other assets OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS Loans commitments Financial guarantees Other commitments (securities issuance facilities, spot transaction settlement, etc.) MAXIMUM CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE For the instruments carried at fair value, the amounts disclosed above represent the current credit risk exposure and not the maximum credit risk that could apply as a consequence of future changes in the estimates made. Collateral received to mitigate the maximum exposure to credit risk (in EUR million) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,285 3,644 186 126 278 5,606 249 151 5,241 6,284 Equity Debt instruments Loans and advances of which designated at fair value Derivatives Other (including loans commitments given, undrawn amount) COLLATERAL RECEIVED TO MITIGATE THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO CREDIT RISK The amount and type of collateral required depend on the type of business considered and the Group’s assessment of the debtor’s credit risk. The main types of collateral received are as follows: - Cash; - Securities (in particular for reverse repo operations and securities lending); and - Other personal and/or collateral guarantees (mortgages). These guarantees are monitored on a regular basis to ensure their market value remains adequate as regards the assets they are intended to cover. If a guarantee is noted to be insufficient, margin calls are made in accordance with the agreements signed with the various counterparties concerned. - 117 - Following the Bank’s request, the CSSF has approved an exemption from including in its calculation of the large risks exposures, in accordance with Part XVI, point 24 of the CSSF Circular 06/273, as amended, the risks to which the Group is exposed within the KBC Group. The exposures on related parties are disclosed in Note 38. NOTE 41 – RISK MANAGEMENT Information on risk management (credit risk, market risks, operational risks, etc) is given in the annex to the consolidated management report NOTE 42 – AUDIT FEES (in EUR thousand) 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 2,485 --432 2,917 2,548 721 25 3,294 Standard audit services Audit related services Other services TOTAL NOTE 43 – LIST OF SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES Ownership percentage as at 31/12/2011 Company Registered office KBL European Private Bankers S.A. Luxembourg - LU 100.00% Bank London - GB London - GB London - GB Leatherhead - GB London - GB Leatherhead - GB London - GB La Rochelle - FR Luxembourg - LU Luxembourg - LU Luxembourg - LU Isle of Man - IoM Monaco - MC Monaco - MC Monaco - MC Monaco - MC Mainz - DE Mainz - DE Munich - DE Munich - DE Munich - DE Paris - FR Paris - FR Paris - FR Luxembourg - LU Geneva - CH Geneva - CH Luxembourg - LU Brussels - BE Luxembourg - LU 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 79.06% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 68.92% 100.00% 99.99% 99.99% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Bank Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Other - financial Real estate Real estate Real estate Real estate Bank Real estate Insurance Holding Real estate Bank Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Other - financial Bank Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Other - Commercial IT Bank Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Bank Bank Sector of activity FULLY CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (global method) Brown, Shipley & Co. Limited Cawood Smithie & Co Limited Fairmount Pension Trustee Limited Fairmount Trustee Services Ltd The Brown Shipley Pension Portfolio Ltd Slark Trustee Company Ltd White Rose Nominees Ltd Fidef Ingénierie Patrimoniale S.A. Financière et Immobilière S.A. KB Lux Immo S.A. Centre Europe S.A. Rocher Ltd S.C.I. KB Luxembourg Immo III (Monaco) KBL Monaco Private Bankers S.C.I. KB Luxembourg Immo I (Monaco) KBL Monaco Conseil et Courtage en Assurance KBL Beteiligungs A.G. Modernisierungsgesellschaft Lübecker Str. 28/29 Gbr Merck Finck & Co. Merck Finck Pension Universal Funds Merck Finck Treuhand A.G. KBL Richelieu Banque Privée S.A. KBL Richelieu Gestion (ex-KBL France Gestion) S.E.V. Kredietbank Informatique G.I.E. KBL (Switzerland) Ltd Privagest Kredietrust Luxembourg S.A. Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A. Banque Puilaetco Dewaay Luxembourg S.A. - 118 - Company Registered office Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. TG Fund Management B.V. TG Ventures B.V Theodoor Gilissen Trust B.V. Theodoor Gilissen Global Custody B.V. Lange Voorbehout B.V. Stroeve Asset Management B.V. Wereldeffect B.V. Vitis Life S.A. Data Office Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Amsterdam - NL Luxembourg - LU Brussels - BE Company Registered office Ownership percentage as at 31/12/2011 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Ownership percentage as at 31/12/2011 Sector of activity Bank Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Corporate Finance Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Custodian Real estate Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Management (Funds, Pensions, Portfolios) Insurance Other - financial Sector of activity ASSOCIATES EFA Partners S.A. (1) European Fund Administration S.A. (1) European Fund Administration France S.A.S. Luxembourg - LU Luxembourg - LU Paris - FR 52.70% 51.13% 51.13% Holding Fund administration Fund administration NON-CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES (materiality threshold not reached) KBL epb Forest Value Management Investment S.A. Horacio sarl KBL Beteiligungs AG Steubag G. Betriebsw. & Bankendienst. GmbH KB Lux Immo S.A. Plateau Real Estate Limited SCI KB Luxembourg Immo II (Monaco) Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. Damsigt SCP Luxembourg - LU Luxembourg - LU 26.13% 100.00% Mainz - DE 100.00% Douglas - IoM Monaco - MC 100.00% 100.00% Utrecht - NL 24.60% Note: (1) Despite the ownership percentage, KBL epb does not exercise control or joint control over EFA Partners S.A. or European Fund Administration S.A. These two companies are thus considered as associates over which KBL epb exercises a significant influence and are equity reported. NOTE 44 – MAIN CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION Ownership percentage (direct + indirect) 31/12/2010 Activity Company Comments REMOVED FROM SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION KBL Investment Funds Ltd Fairmount Group Nominees Ltd Management (Funds,Pensions, Portfolios) Other – financial 100.00% 100.00% Liquidated by Brown Shipley & Co Ltd Liquidated by Brown Shipley & Co Ltd Adm. Kantoor Interland B.V. Trust- en Adm. My. Interland B.V. Company administration Company administration 100.00% 100.00% Liquidated by Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. Liquidated by Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. - 119 - NOTE 45 – ACQUISITATION OF VITIS LIFE S.A. IN 2010 The consolidation of Vitis Life S.A. following its acquisition in April 2010 generated a badwill of EUR 29 million as of 31 December 2010. NOTE 46 – EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE There was, after the closing date, no significant event requiring an update of the provided information or adjustments in the consolidated accounts as at 31 December 2011. - 120 - Annual accounts, Report of the independent auditor and Management report as at 31 December 2011 Les comptes consolidés et non consolidés ne sont disponibles que en version anglaise Contents UNQUALIFIED CERTIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR........................................................................................................................................... 123 INCOME STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME .................................................................................................................................................................................... 125 BALANCE SHEET........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY................................................................................................................................................................................................ 127 CASH FLOW STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Notes to the annual accounts................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 129 Note 1 – General ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129 Note 2a – Statement of compliance................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129 Note 2b – Significant accounting policies ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 132 Note 3a – Operating segments by business segment.................................................................................................................................................................. 138 Note 3b – Operating segments by geographic sector .................................................................................................................................................................. 140 Note 4 – Net interest income ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 141 Note 5 – Dividend income .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 141 Note 6 – Net gains/losses on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss .......................................................................... 141 Note 7 – Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss...................................... 142 Note 8 – Net fee and commission income ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 142 Note 9 – Other net income................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 142 Note 10 – Operating expenses ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 143 Note 11 – Staff......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143 Note 12 – Impairment ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 144 Note 13 – Income tax (expenses) / income...................................................................................................................................................................................... 145 Note 14 – Classification of financial instruments: breakdown by portfolio and by product ............................................................................................ 146 Note 15 – Available-for-sale financial assets and Loans and receivables: breakdown by portfolio and quality ........................................................ 155 Note 16 – Financial assets and liabilities: breakdown by portfolio and residual maturity ............................................................................................... 156 Note 17 – Securities lending and securities given in guarantee ............................................................................................................................................... 157 Note 18 – Securities received in guarantee..................................................................................................................................................................................... 158 Note 19 – Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets....................................................................................................................................................... 158 Note 20 – Impairment of loans and receivables............................................................................................................................................................................. 159 Note 21 – Derivatives ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 160 Note 22 – Other assets .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 162 Note 23 – Tax assets .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 162 Note 24 – Intangible assets.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 163 Note 25 – Property and equipment and investment properties................................................................................................................................................ 164 Note 26 – Provisions .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 165 Note 27 – Other liabilities ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 165 Note 28 – Retirement benefit obligations........................................................................................................................................................................................ 166 Note 29 – Equity...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 168 Note 30 – Result allocation proposal................................................................................................................................................................................................. 168 Note 31 – Loans commitments, financial guarantees and other commitments ................................................................................................................... 169 Note 32 – Assets under management............................................................................................................................................................................................... 169 Note 33 – Related party transactions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 170 Note 34 – Solvency................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 171 Note 35 – Maximum credit risk exposure and collateral received to mitigate ..................................................................................................................... 172 Note 36 – Risk management................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 173 Note 37 – Audit fees............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 173 Note 38 – Significant subsidiaries ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 174 Note 39 – Events after the balance sheet date.............................................................................................................................................................................. 174 MANAGEMENT REPORT.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................52 The quantitative tables in the following pages may sometimes show small differences due to the use of concealed decimals. These differences, however, do not in any way affect the true and fair view of the annual accounts of the Bank. Similarly, the value zero “0” in the following tables indicates the presence of a number after the decimal, while “-” represents the value nil. - 122 - Unqualified certification of the independent auditor To the Board of Directors of KBL European Private Bankers S.A. Société Anonyme Luxembourg Report on the annual accounts Following our appointment by the Board of Directors, we have audited the accompanying annual accounts of KBL European Private Bankers S.A., which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2011, the income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity, the cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Board of Directors’ responsibility for the annual accounts The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these annual accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation and presentation of annual accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Responsibility of the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé” Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these annual accounts based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted for Luxembourg by the “Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier”. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual accounts are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the annual accounts. The procedures selected depend on the judgement of the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé”, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the annual accounts, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the “réviseur d’entreprises agréé” considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the annual accounts in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the annual accounts. - 123 - We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the annual accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position of KBL European Private Bankers S.A. as of 31 December 2011, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. Report on other legal and regulatory requirements The management report, which is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, is consistent with the annual accounts. ERNST & YOUNG Société Anonyme Cabinet de révision agréé Sylvie TESTA Luxembourg, 22 February 2012 - 124 - Income statement In EUR thousand Notes 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Net interest income 4, 33 98,873 90,832 Dividend income 5, 33 44,082 40,961 Net gains/losses on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss 6 36,289 -17.837 Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss 7 22,171 69,938 Net fee and commission income 8, 33 95,950 89,529 Other net income 9, 33 2,393 5,986 299,758 279,408 GROSS INCOME Operating expenses 10, 33 -176,224 -142,897 Staff expenses 11, 28 -126,610 -95,684 37 -39,916 -36,355 24, 25, 26 -9,698 -10,858 12, 19, 20, 33 -48,747 -174,244 74,787 -37,732 -7,165 8,399 67,622 -29,333 General administrative expenses Other Impairment PROFIT BEFORE TAX Income tax (expenses) / income 13 PROFIT AFTER TAX Statement of comprehensive income In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 67,622 -29,333 Revaluation at fair value 26,157 -81,832 Net realised gains/losses on sales -9,918 -14,302 - -171 -4,682 27,736 11,557 -68,569 146 30 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 11,703 -68,539 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 79,325 -97,872 PROFIT AFTER TAX Impairment Income tax (expenses) / income Available-for-sale financial assets Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations The notes refer to the ‘Notes to the annual accounts’. - 125 - Balance sheet ASSETS (In EUR million) Notes Cash and balances with central banks Financial assets Held-for-trading 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 33 21 At fair value through profit or loss 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 339 875 10,369 10,146 477 564 14 15 Available-for-sale financial assets 19, 38 5,092 3,724 Loans and receivables 20 4,720 5,799 Hedging derivatives 21 66 44 23 54 81 Current tax assets 4 - Deferred tax assets 49 81 Tax assets Investment properties 25 14 13 Property and equipment 25 106 101 Intangible assets 24 115 125 Other assets 22 30 28 11,026 11,369 TOTAL ASSETS Equity and liabilities (In EUR million) Financial liabilities 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 9,454 9,932 264 295 9,115 9,563 21 76 74 Provisions 26 8 6 Other liabilities 27, 28 173 138 9,636 10,076 1,391 1,293 11,026 11,369 Held-for-trading 14, 16, 33 21 At amortised cost Hedging derivatives TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL EQUITY 29 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES The notes refer to the ‘Notes to the annual accounts’. - 126 - Total equity Foreign currency translation reserve Reserves Revaluation reserve (AFS investments) 1.9 801.4 -0.2 1,311.5 Net movements on treasury shares - - - - - - - Dividends and profit-sharing - - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 11.6 67.6 - 79.2 Other - - - - -0.3 0.1 -0.1 Total variations - - - 11.6 67.3 0.1 79.0 187.2 321.3 -0.1 13.4 868.8 -0.0 1,390.6 Balance as at 01/01/2011 Reserves In EUR million Treasury shares 2011 Share premium Balance as at 31/12/2010 Total equity -0.1 Foreign currency translation reserve 321.3 Revaluation reserve (AFS investments) 187.2 Issued and paid-up share capital Balance as at 01/01/2010 Treasury shares In EUR million Issued and paid-up share capital 2010 Share premium Statement of changes in equity 187.2 321.3 -0.1 13.4 868.8 -0.0 1,390.6 Net movements on treasury shares - - - - - - - Dividends and profit-sharing - - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - -68.6 -29.3 - -97.9 Other - - - - - 0.0 0.0 Total variations - - - -68.6 -29.3 0.0 -97.9 187.2 321.3 -0.1 -55.2 839.5 - 1,292.7 Balance as at 31/12/2011 - 127 - Cash flow statement In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 74.8 -37.7 57.8 181.7 -0.2 -0.2 0.8 -6.4 -2.1 2.5 0.9 4.8 126.7 -113.9 252.7 -1.0 264.6 150.1 1,839.7 66.1 10.9 2,066.8 Purchase of subsidiaries or business units Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries or business units Purchase of intangible assets Purchase of property and equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Net cash flows from /(used in) investing activities -55.3 0.2 -8.1 -4.0 0.5 -66.7 -3.3 0.4 -0.1 -2.8 2.7 -3.1 Purchase/sale of treasury shares Issue/repayment of loans Issue/repayment of subordinated debts Dividends paid and profit-sharing NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES -10.4 -22.8 -33.2 116.0 -571.0 -455.0 NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3) 164.7 1,608.7 2,348.3 164.7 2,513.0 2,513.0 1,608.7 4,121.7 171.9 281.0 44.1 151.7 226.9 41.0 2,513.0 338.8 3,396.5 -1,222.2 323.6 4,121.7 874.7 4,895.0 -1,648.0 123.6 Profit before tax Adjustments for: Impairment of securities, amortisation and depreciation of property and equipment, intangible assets and investment properties Profit/loss on the disposal of investments Change in impairment for losses on loans and advances Change in other provisions Unrealised foreign currency gains and losses Cash flows from operating activities, before tax and changes in operating assets and liabilities Changes in operating assets (1) Changes in operating liabilities (2) Income taxes Net cash from/(used in) operating activities CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 01/01 Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents Net foreign exchange difference CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 31/12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interest paid during the year Interest received during the year Dividends received (including equity method) COMPONENTS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and balances with central banks (including legal reserve with the central bank) Loans and advances to banks repayable on demand Deposits from banks repayable on demand Of which: not available (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) Including loans and advances to banks and customers, securities, derivatives and other assets. Including deposits from banks and customers, bonds issued, derivatives and other liabilities. Cash includes cash and deposits payable on demand; cash equivalents are short-term investments that are very liquid, easily convertible into a known cash amount and subject to a negligible risk of a change in value. Cash and cash equivalents not available mainly comprise of the legal reserve held with the Luxembourg Central Bank and the ‘margin’ accounts held with clearing houses (futures markets, etc.). - 128 - Notes to the annual accounts NOTE 1 – GENERAL KBC wants to refocus on its basic business, namely bank-insurance on its domestic markets. It has decided to sell certain high-quality assets, of which KBL epb. The Executive Committee of KBL epb was designated by KBC to pilot the process of searching for a new shareholder. KBL European Private Bankers S.A. (hereafter “KBL epb" or the “Bank”) is specialised in private banking. In support of and complementary to this activity, KBL epb has also developed several niche activities specific to its various markets. The business purpose of KBL epb is to carry out all banking and credit activities. In addition, KBL epb is allowed to carry out all commercial, industrial or other transactions, including real estate transactions, in order to achieve its main business purpose, either directly or through participation, or in any other manner, these provisions to be understood in the widest manner possible. KBL epb may carry out any activity which contributes in any way to the achievement of its business purpose. The Bank’s main activities are described in Note 3a. On 10 October 2011, an agreement was concluded on the sale of KBL epb by KBC to a Qatari investment group represented by a Luxembourg entity, Precision Capital. The closing should take place during the first months of the financial year 2012. The Bank prepares consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, as well as a consolidated management report, which are available at its head office. KBL epb is a public limited liability company (société anonyme) incorporated in Luxembourg and having its registered office at: The Bank’s consolidated accounts are consolidated in the KBC Group consolidated accounts. KBC Group’s consolidated accounts and management report are available at its head office. 43, boulevard Royal, L-2955 Luxembourg KBL epb’s non-consolidated accounts include those of the Spanish branch opened on 7 April 2010 and of the Polish branch opened on 1 April 2009 and closed on 20 December 2011. KBL epb is part of the KBC Group. Born on 2 March 2005 from the merger of KBC Bank and Insurance Holding N.V. and its parent company Almanij, the KBC Group is today one of the major financial groups in Europe. As a multi-channel, independent bankinsurance group, active in Europe, the KBC Group provides individual clients, as well as small and medium-sized companies, with retail and private banking services. It is also active in asset management, corporate banking and private equity markets. The KBC Group is a major player on the Belgian and Central and Eastern European markets and has created a large network of private bankers in Western Europe. The KBC Group has also selectively developed a presence in certain other countries and regions across the world. NOTE 2A – STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The annual accounts presented in this report were approved by the Board of Directors of KBL epb on 22 February 2012. KBL epb’s annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS). Given its activity, KBL epb is not concerned de facto by IFRS 4 on insurance contracts. In preparing the annual accounts under IFRS, the Board of Directors is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported But, on 18 November 2009, the KBC Group communicated its strategic plan as requested by the European Commission to repay the support from Belgian national and Flemish governments. This plan was formally approved by the European Commission. - 129 - income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. - Use of available information and application of judgement are inherent in the formation of estimates. Actual results in the future could differ from such estimates and the differences may be material to the annual accounts. In May 2010, the IASB issued its third omnibus of amendments to its standards, primarily with a view to removing inconsistencies and clarifying wording. There are separate transitional provisions for each standard. The adoption of the following amendments resulted in changes to accounting policies, but had no impact on the financial position or performance of the Bank. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations effective as of 1 January 2011. Those newly applicable requirements have had no significant impact on the financial position and performance of the Bank: - lAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (amendment) effective 1 January 2011. lAS - Improvements to IFRSs (May 2010). IAS 24 Related Party Transactions (Amendment) - lAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: the amendment clarifies that an entity may present an analysis of each component of other comprehensive income maybe either in the statement of changes in equity or in the notes to the financial statements. - The IASB issued an amendment to lAS 24 that clarifies the definitions of a related party. The new definitions emphasise a symmetrical view of related party relationships and clarifies the circumstances in which persons and key management personnel affect related party relationships of an entity. In addition, the amendment introduces an exemption from the general related party disclosure requirements for transactions with government and entities that are controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the same government as the reporting entity. The adoption of the amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Bank. - IFRS 7 Financial Instruments - DiscIosures: the amendment was intended to simplify the disclosures provided by reducing the volume of disclosures around collateral held and improving disclosures by requiring qualitative information to put the quantitative information in context. Other amendments resulting from Improvements to IFRSs to the following standards did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Bank: The adoption of the standards or interpretations is described below: - - 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation (amendment) effective 1 February 2010. - lAS 32 Financial (Amendment) Instruments: Improvements to IFRSs lAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements - lAS 34 Interim Financial Statements The following interpretation and amendment to interpretations did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Bank: - IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments KBL epb has also decided not to adopt the standards, amendments to standards and interpretations of the IFRIC which have been published but are not applicable for the year ending 31 December 2011. KBL epb will adopt these standards on the date of their effective application and when they will be approved by the European Union. Presentation The IASB issued an amendment that alters the definition of a financial liability in lAS 32 to enable entities to classify rights issues and certain options or warrants as equity instruments. The amendment is applicable if the rights are given prorata to all of the existing owners of the same class of an entity’s nonderivative equity instruments, to acquire a fixed number of the entity’s own equity instruments for a fixed amount in any currency. The amendment has had no effect on the financial position or performance of the Bank because the Bank does not have this type of instruments. - 130 - amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. This basically concerns the following publications (only the standards, amendments to standards and IFRIC which may have an effect on KBL epb financial position or performance are mentioned below): - - As a consequence of the new IFRS 10 and IFRS 12, what remains of lAS 27 is limited to accounting for subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities, and associates in separate financial statements. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (Amended) This standard, which is being developed to ultimately replace IAS 39 in its entirety, has been divided into three main phases. The first phase, which relates to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, has already been completed. It introduces significant changes in the accounting requirements of financial assets, such as: a reduction in the number of available categories, business modeloriented classification rules and the prohibition to recycle (into P&L) any gains and losses on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The last two phases which concern impairment and hedge accounting are still to be finalized. The standard (including its first phase on a standalone basis) is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. Earlier application is permitted. Up to now, however, no portion of the standard has been endorsed by the European Union. - - IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures Enhanced Derecognition Disclosure Requirements The amendment requires additional disclosure about financial assets that have been transferred but not derecognised to enable the user of the Bank’s annual accounts to understand the relationship with those assets that have not been derecognised and their associated liabilities. In addition, the amendment requires disclosures about continuing involvement in derecognised assets to enable the user to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, the entity’s continuing involvement in those derecognised assets. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011. - IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance under IFRS for all fair value measurements. IFRS 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather provides guidance on how to measure fair value under IFRS when fair value is required or permitted. This standard becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. lAS 1 Financial Statements Presentation Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) The amendments to lAS 1 change the grouping of items presented in OCI. Items that could be reclassified (or ‘recycled’) to profit or loss at a future point in time (for example, upon derecognition or settlement) would be presented separately from items that will never be reclassified. The amendment affects presentation only and has there no impact on the Bank’s financial position or performance. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012. - lAS 27 Separate Financial Statements (as revised in 2011) lAS 19 Employee Benefits (Amendment) The IASB has issued numerous amendments to lAS 19. These range from fundamental changes such as removing the corridor mechanism and the concept of expected returns on plan assets to simple clarifications and re-wording. The - 131 - NOTE 2B – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES KBL European Private Bankers S.A.’s accounts are presented in EUR, which is also its functional currency. words, the change in value is not recognised for assets measured at cost or at amortised cost; it is recognised in the income statement for assets classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and in equity for those classified as available-for-sale. KBL European Private Bankers S.A. maintains a multicurrency accounting system under which any transaction is registered in its original foreign currency. In the case of sales, the assets at fair value are measured at their sale price during the period between the transaction date and the payment date. In preparing the annual accounts, assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into EUR. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are converted at the closing rate prevailing at the reporting date; differences arising from such conversion are recorded in the income statement. Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currencies that are measured in terms of historical cost are translated at the historical exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currencies measured at fair value are translated using the spot exchange rate at the date when the fair value is determined and translation differences are reported together with changes in fair value. Pursuant to the provisions of IAS 39 on derecognition, the Bank keeps securities lent in its securities portfolio but securities borrowed are not recorded on the balance sheet. Similarly, the securities transferred through repurchase agreements are kept in the securities portfolio but those under reverse repurchase agreements are not recorded on the balance sheet. A. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Definition of IAS 39 categories of financial assets and financial liabilities All financial assets and liabilities – including derivatives – must be measured on the balance sheet according to their IAS 39 category. Each category is subject to specific measurement rules. Income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement in their respective currencies and periodically translated at the average monthly exchange rate. B. The IAS 39 categories are: Held-to-maturity assets are all non-derivative financial assets with fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments that KBL European Private Bankers S.A. intends and is able to hold to maturity. The Bank’s management has decided not to class financial instruments in this category. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES General principles of recognition and derecognition of financial instruments A financial instrument is recognised in the balance sheet when and only when the Bank becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset is derecognised when and only when the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or KBL European Private Bankers S.A. transfers the financial asset. - Loans and receivables are all non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include held-for-trading assets and any other financial assets initially designated at fair value through profit or loss. Held-for-trading assets are those acquired principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term and those which are part of a portfolio with indications of recent shortterm profit-taking. All derivative assets are considered as being held for trading unless designated as effective hedging instruments. Other assets at fair value through profit or loss are valued in the same way as held-for-trading assets, even if there is no intention of short-term profit taking. The ‘fair value option’ may be used when a contract contains one or more embedded A financial liability is derecognised when and only when the contractual liability is settled, cancelled or expires. The purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the payment date, which is the date on which the asset is delivered. Any variation in the fair value of the asset to be received during the period from the transaction date to the payment date is recognised in the same way as for the asset acquired. In other - 132 - derivatives under certain conditions or when its application produces more pertinent information: o either because a group of financial assets/liabilities is managed on a fair value basis and its performance measured on a fair value basis, following a documented investment or risk management strategy, o or because the application of this option reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on them on different bases. This option is mainly used by the Bank firstly for contracts with one or more embedded derivatives and secondly as an alternative to hedge accounting (aligning the valuation of the hedged instrument with that of the hedging instrument). - General principles Loans and receivables with a fixed maturity are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (hereinafter “EIR”) method, that is the rate that precisely discounts the future cash inflows or outflows to obtain the carrying amount. Instruments without a fixed maturity are measured at cost. The available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in equity (‘Revaluation reserve (available-for-sale financial instruments)’) until the sale or impairment of these instruments. In the latter cases, the cumulative result of the revaluation is transferred from equity to the income statement of the period. Non listed participating interests in subsidiaries, controlled entities and associates are measured at cost, less possible impairment. Available-for-sale financial assets are all nonderivative financial assets which do not fall into one of the above categories. The financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. - Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss encompass held-for-trading liabilities and financial liabilities initially designated at fair value through profit or loss. Held-for-trading liabilities are liabilities held mainly with the Other financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost. The difference between the amount made available and the nominal amount is recognised in the income statement (net interest income) prorata temporis, on an actuarial basis using the EIR method. intention of repurchasing them in the near term. All derivative liabilities are considered as being held for trading unless designated as effective hedging instruments. Other participating interests are valued according to IAS 39 at fair value or at cost less possible impairment if the fair value cannot be measured reliably. Financial liabilities initially designated at fair value through profit or loss are those liabilities accounted for under the ‘fair value option’. Impairment No liability is currently recognized under this category in the KBL epb’s annual accounts. - Available-for-sale financial assets and loans and receivables are also subject to impairment tests and Other financial liabilities are all other financial impairment losses are recognised if evidence of impairment exists on the balance sheet date. instruments not at fair value through profit or loss. - Available-for-sale financial assets Hedging derivatives are derivatives used for hedging purposes. For listed shares, an impairment is recognised if the market value is less than 70% of the purchase value or if the market price of the share is less than the acquisition price over one year. For debt and other equity instruments, the impairment amount is measured from the recoverable value. Evaluation of financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently measured in accordance with the principles governing the IAS 39 category in which they are placed. Impairment losses are always recognised in the income statement. Impairment reversals are recognised in the income statement for debt instruments and in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale revaluation reserve) for listed shares and other equity instruments. - 133 - - interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps) are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. Furthermore, the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk adjusts the carrying amount of the hedged element and is also recognised in the income statement. If the hedged item is an available-for-sale financial asset already measured at fair value under other IFRS requirements, applying hedge accounting leads to splitting the change in the instrument fair value between the portion addressed by the hedge relationship, recognised in the income statement, and the portion that relates to unhedged risks, recognised in the revaluation reserve in equity. Loans and receivables The amount of the impairment loss is the excess of the carrying amount over the recoverable amount of the asset. The Bank firstly evaluates if there is an impairment loss for each individually significant loan or receivable or for each group of loans or receivables not individually significant. If the Bank considers that there is no evidence of an impairment loss for a given loan or receivable, individually significant or not, it includes it in a group of financial assets presenting the same credit risk characteristics and examines the possibility of an impairment loss on a collective basis. The assets evaluated individually and for which an impairment loss is recognised are not examined collectively. Hedge accounting is discontinued once the hedge accounting requirements are no longer met or if the hedging instrument expires or is sold. In this case, and for debt instruments, the cumulative change to the carrying amount of the hedged instrument (relating to hedged risks) is transferred to the income statement prorata temporis until the instrument expires. Embedded derivatives Derivatives embedded in financial instruments that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss are separated from the financial instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss if the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are not closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract. In practice, financial assets with embedded derivatives are however primarily classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, making it unnecessary to separate the embedded derivative from the hybrid (combined) instrument, since the entire financial instrument is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the income statement. Hedge accounting The Bank applies micro-hedge accounting when all the following conditions are met: the hedging relationship must be designated at inception and formally documented, the hedge is expected to be highly effective, and it must be possible to reliably measure the effectiveness of the hedge, forecast transactions (for cash flow hedges) must be highly probable and the hedge is measured on an ongoing basis and is determined actually to have been highly effective throughout the periods covered by the annual accounts for which the hedge was designated. Fair value hedge accounting is used by the Bank to cover the exposure of a financial instrument (participating interests in foreign currency, availablefor-sale financial assets and certain financial liabilities) to changes in fair value attributable to changes in interest rates or exchange rates. In this case those derivatives designated as hedging instruments (mainly - 134 - of assets under management, gross margin multiple, etc.). Whenever available, the result of the impairment test is compared with an estimate based on the parameters deduced from similar transactions. As regards to cash flow hedge (not currently used by the Bank) hedging instruments are measured at fair value. The portion of the gain or loss that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The ineffective portion is recognised in the income statement. Hedge accounting shall be discontinued if the hedge accounting criteria are no longer met. In this case, the hedging instruments shall be treated as held-for-trading instruments and measured accordingly. When the recognition criteria are met and when the amounts are not immaterial, software is recognised as an intangible asset. Internal and external expenses incurred during the development phase of internally generated strategic software are recognised in assets and amortised using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life (average annual rate: 25%). However, the useful life of two specific IT projects (Corporate Action Management - CAMA - and Globus T24) has been estimated at 7 years (average annual rate: 14.3%). Foreign currency financing of a net investment in a foreign entity is accounted for as a hedge of that net investment. Translation differences (taking account of deferred taxes) on the financing are recorded in equity, along with translation differences on the net investment. This only applied to the Polish branch. Research expenses for these projects and all expenses that relate to non-strategic projects are recognised directly in the income statement. Determination of fair value When available, published price quotations on active markets are used to determine the fair value of financial assets or liabilities. D. If such quotations are not available, fair value can be obtained: by reference to recent ‘at arm’s length’ market transactions between knowledgeable, willing parties; by using a valuation technique (discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models). The valuation technique must then incorporate all factors that market participants would consider in setting a price and be consistent with accepted financial methodologies used for pricing financial instruments; by using the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) guidance for private equity instruments. Property and equipment the use of which is limited in time are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. C. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are initially recognised at cost. Overview of average depreciation rates Type of investment Land Buildings Technical installations Furniture IT hardware Vehicles Works of art INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets acquired are initially measured at cost. Value adjustments or impairment are then recognised according to the nature of the assets and the duration of its life (finite or indefinite). The purchase of a portfolio of customers generally includes the transfer of the client assets under management to the Bank and the recruitment of all or part of the account officers in charge of client relationships. This type of intangible assets is not amortised, but is tested for impairment at least annually. The criteria and methodologies used for impairment testing are those initially used to measure the purchase price (percentage - 135 - Depreciation rate Non depreciable 2%-3% 5%-10% 25% 25% 25% Non depreciable The portion of gains and losses exceeding 10% of the greater of the two values below shall be recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over a period representing the expected average remaining working-lives of the employees participating in the plan : the discounted value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date (before deducting plan assets), and the fair value of the plan assets at the balance sheet date. An impairment loss must be recognised if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable value (which is the greater of the asset’s value in use and its fair value less costs to sell). When property or equipment is sold, the realised gains or losses are recognised in the income statement. If property or equipment is destroyed, the carrying amount to be written off is immediately recognised in the income statement. E. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES In the case of defined contribution plans, the contributions payable are expensed when the employees render the corresponding service which generally coincides with the year in which the contributions are actually paid. Investment property is property held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Investment property is recognised only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the investment property will flow to KBL epb and if its cost can be measured reliably. G. These balance sheet headings include both current and deferred tax assets and liabilities. Investment properties are measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment. They are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life (average rate: 2% - 3%). F. TAX ASSETS AND TAX LIABILITIES Current tax is the amount expected to be paid or recovered, using the tax rate which has been enacted at the balance sheet date. PENSIONS Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability and its tax base. They are valued using the tax rates in effect for the periods when the assets are realised or the liabilities settled, on the basis of the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. In addition to the general and legally prescribed retirement plans, the Bank maintains a certain number of complementary systems in the form of both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans. Defined benefit plans are those under which the Bank has a legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the pension fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits for the current and past periods. Defined contribution plans are those under which the Bank has no further legal or constructive liability beyond the amount it pays into the fund. Deferred tax assets are recognised for the carryforward of unused tax losses and unused tax credits and for all deductible temporary differences between the carrying value of the assets and liabilities and their tax base, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which these losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences can be utilised. In the case of defined benefit pension plans, the pension cost in the income statement and liability on the balance sheet are calculated in accordance with IAS 19, based on the Projected Unit Credit Method, which sees each period of service as giving rise to an additional unit of benefit entitlement. The calculations are made each year by independent actuaries. Where required by IAS 12, tax assets and liabilities are offset. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised using what is known as the ‘corridor method’. - 136 - H. PROVISIONS Net interest income A provision is recognised when and only when the following three conditions are met: KBL epb has a present obligation (at the reporting date) as a result of a past event, it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle this obligation, and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. I. Interest is recognised prorata temporis using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. All interests paid and received on financial instruments are recorded under the heading “Net interest income” except interests on held-for-trading derivative instruments, which are presented under the heading “Net gains/losses on financial instruments at fair value” in the income statement. FINANCIAL GUARANTEES CONTRACTS Financial guarantees contracts are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at the higher of (i) the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation and (ii) the Bank’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. J. Dividends Dividends are recognised when the right of the shareholder to receive the payment is established. They are presented under the heading “Dividend income” in the income statement irrespective of the IFRS category of the related assets. EQUITY Equity is the residual interest in the assets of KBL epb after all its liabilities have been deducted. Rendering of services Equity instruments have been differentiated from financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of IAS 32. Revenue from services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion at the balance sheet date. According to this method, the revenue is recognised in the periods when the services are provided. The acquisition cost of KBL epb treasury shares that have been or are being purchased is deducted from equity. Gains and losses realised on sale or cancellation of treasury shares are recognised directly in equity. The revaluation reserve for available-for-sale financial assets is included in equity until any impairment or sale. In such a case, the gains and losses are transferred to the income statement of the period. As regards to cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation, the portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in equity. K. REVENUE KBL epb recognises revenue relating to ordinary activities if and only if the following conditions are met: it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to KBL epb, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. The specific conditions below must also be met before recognising the related revenue: - 137 - NOTE 3A – OPERATING SEGMENTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT KBL distinguishes between the following primary segments: - The ‘PRIVATE BANKING’ segment includes the advisory and wealth management activities provided to KBL epb private clients. - The ‘GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES’ segment includes services provided to institutional clients. This segment includes custodian bank and fund domiciliation and administration activities, paying agent activities, central securities depository Clearstream / Euroclear activities, as well as intermediation and portfolio management services for KBL epb institutional clients. - The ‘ALM ACTIVITIES' segment includes "Client Dealing and Treasury" activities, which represent the extension of intermediation activities provided to KBL epb clients and operates cash management within the Group by means of treasury activities, securities lending and repos / reverse repos, as well as 'Credit & Securities' portfolios, which cover “credit” exposure (including direct loans to non-private clients of KBL epb) and securities held on its own behalf by KBL epb. - The ‘OTHER’ segment includes support activity provided by KBL epb to the network of subsidiaries, acting in its capacity as parent company, and all other elements not directly linked to the previous three segments, including reallocation of excess equity, net of the cost of financing of the holdings, and extraordinary elements not directly linked to other business segments. The various items of the income statement include inter-segment transfers, calculated on an arm’s length or cost recovery basis. - 138 - Income statement GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES PRIVATE BANKING In EUR million Net interest income ALM ACTIVITIES KBL epb OTHER 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 13.9 16.9 15.2 15.9 58.9 45.8 10.9 12.2 98.9 90.8 - - - - 4.2 1.2 39.9 39.8 44.1 41.0 Net gains/losses on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss 2.2 1.3 5.2 5.3 24.7 -11.6 4.2 -12.9 36.3 -17.8 Net realised gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss 2.2 0.3 1.1 0.1 13.0 13.4 5.9 56.1 22.2 69.9 Net fee and commission income 57.6 50.4 32.1 34.3 -1.1 -3.0 7.2 7.9 96.0 89.5 Other net income -0.4 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.6 2.8 1.9 3.2 2.4 6.0 GROSS INCOME 75.5 69.0 53.9 55.6 100.3 48.5 70.1 106.3 299.8 279.4 Operating expenses -56.9 -54.7 -29.2 -29.2 -21.8 -20.7 -68.4 0.1 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.2 -3.9 18.7 14.3 24.7 26.4 78.3 -8.5 -6.8 -8.4 -7.6 -22.1 10.2 7.5 16.3 18.8 56.1 Dividend income Impairment PROFIT BEFORE TAX Income tax (expense) / income PROFIT AFTER TAX - 139 - -38.3 -176.2 -142.9 -48.6 -170.3 -48.7 -174.2 23.9 -46.9 -102.3 -6.9 31.9 29.6 17.0 -14.9 -72.6 74.8 -37.7 -7.2 8.4 67.6 -29.3 Balance sheet GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES PRIVATE BANKING In EUR million Cash and balances with central banks 2010 2011 2010 ALM ACTIVITIES 2011 2010 KBL epb OTHER 2011 2010 2011 2010 - - - - 339 875 - 505 818 185 169 8,064 7,439 1,615 Held-for-trading - - - - 457 537 20 27 477 564 At fair value through profit or loss - - - - 14 15 - - 14 15 Available-for-sale financial assets 302 532 115 104 3,437 1,953 1,237 1,136 5,092 3,724 Loans and receivables 203 286 70 66 4,156 4,934 291 513 4,720 5,799 - - - - - - 66 44 66 44 - - - - - - 54 81 54 81 Current tax assets - - - - - - 4 - 4 - Deferred tax assets - - - - - - 49 81 49 81 - - - - - - 14 13 14 13 87 85 12 11 6 6 - - 106 101 - - - - - - 115 125 115 125 Other assets 30 28 - - - - - - 30 28 TOTAL ASSETS 622 931 197 180 8,409 8,319 1,798 1,939 11,026 11,369 1,827 1,723 2,000 2,417 2,079 2,493 3,549 3,299 9,454 9,932 - - - - 236 286 28 9 264 295 1,827 1,723 2,000 2,417 1,783 2,133 3,505 3,289 9,115 9,563 - - - - 60 74 16 - 76 74 - - - - - - 8 6 8 6 173 138 - - - - - - 173 138 2,000 1,861 2,000 2,417 2,079 2,493 3,558 3,305 Financial assets Hedging derivatives Tax assets Investment properties Property and equipment Intangible assets Financial liabilities Held-for-trading At amortised cost Hedging derivatives Provisions Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding equity) - 2011 339 875 1,720 10,369 10,146 9,636 10,076 Management monitors the operating results of its operating segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the annual accounts. Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. NOTE 3B – OPERATING SEGMENTS BY GEOGRAPHIC SECTOR The Bank carries out most of its activities in Western Europe. - 140 - NOTE 4 – NET INTEREST INCOME In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 267,648 138,305 43,292 37 220,760 101,968 75,168 30 Sub-total of interest income from financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss 181,634 177,166 Financial assets held-for-trading Net interest on hedging derivatives Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 8,423 73,989 3,601 8,736 34,678 180 -168,774 -87,608 -967 -129,928 -85,297 -496 Sub-total of interest expense on financial liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss -88,575 -85,792 Net interest on hedging derivatives -80,199 -44,136 98,873 90,832 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 39,926 4,156 44,082 39,770 1,191 40,961 BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO INTEREST INCOME Available-for-sale financial assets Loans and receivables Other INTEREST EXPENSE Financial liabilities at amortised cost Other NET INTEREST INCOME NOTE 5 – DIVIDEND INCOME In EUR thousand Participating interests Other equity instruments available-for-sale Other equity instruments held-for-trading DIVIDEND INCOME NOTE 6 – NET GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS In EUR thousand Held-for-trading (including interest and valuation of trading derivatives) Other financial instruments at fair value Exchange differences Fair value adjustments in hedge accounting Fair value micro-hedging Fair value of hedged items Fair value of hedging items NET GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS - 141 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 23,749 638 12,877 -975 -20,771 434 2,406 94 -975 11,635 -12,610 94 -8,675 8,769 36,289 -17,837 NOTE 7 – NET REALISED GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 22,171 16,903 5,268 - 21,646 13,557 8,089 -31 48,323 22,171 69,938 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 137,335 136,412 Asset management 92,670 96,108 Securities transactions 31,471 27,622 Other 13,195 12,683 -41,385 -46,883 -36,374 -42,673 Securities transactions -3,480 -2,626 Other -1,531 -1,584 95,950 89,529 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 2,393 5,986 2,641 743 -2,002 378 2,825 2,086 825 -210 - Available-for-sale financial assets Debt instruments Equity instruments Loans and receivables Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost NET REALISED GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 1) EUR 48,3 million generated by the early redemption of an hybrid instrument NOTE 8 – NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME In EUR thousand FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE Asset management NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME NOTE 9 – OTHER NET INCOME In EUR thousand OTHER NET INCOME Of which : Net proceeds from precious metals transactions Net proceeds from the sale of "Gestoland" building Write-back of provisions Withholding tax on dividends Net proceeds from the partial sale of European Fund Administration - 142 - NOTE 10 – OPERATING EXPENSES Operating expenses include staff costs, amortisation and depreciation of investment properties, amortisation and depreciation of property and equipment and intangible assets, changes in provisions and general administrative expenses. General administrative expenses include in particular repair and maintenance expenses, advertising expenses, rent, professional duties, IT costs and various (non-income) taxes. In EUR thousand Staff expenses General administrative expenses Depreciation and amortisation of property and equipment, intangible assets and investment properties Net provision allowances OPERATING EXPENSES 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -126,610 -39,916 -8,879 -95,684 -36,355 -9,971 -819 -176,224 -887 -142,897 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,047 938 379 223 134 311 326 195 120 297 NOTE 11 – STAFF TOTAL AVERAGE NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED (IN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS) Breakdown by business segment (1) Private Banking Global Investor Services ALM activities Other (1) The breakdown of commercial, administrative and support staff has been made on the same basis than for drawing up Note 3a on operating segments by business segment. - 143 - NOTE 12 – IMPAIRMENT In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 170 -48,917 -48,747 -2,514 -171,730 -174,244 (Impairment)/reversal of impairment of: Loans and receivables Available-for-sale financial assets IMPAIRMENT Impairment on loans and receivables More detailed information on impairment is provided in the management report. In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 170 -2,514 101 69 -2,652 138 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 -48,917 -171,730 -334 -2,447 -48,583 -169,283 -46,200 -160,617 -46,200 -83,469 KBL Beteiligungs – Germany - -45,890 Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers – The Netherlands - -31,258 TOTAL Breakdown by type (Impairment)/reversal of impairment Specific impairment on loans and receivables Portfolio-based impairments See also Note 20 – Impairment on loans and receivables Impairment on available-for-sale financial assets In EUR thousand TOTAL (Impairment)/reversal of impairment of: Debt instruments Equity instruments On participating interests KBL Richelieu Banque Privée – France See also Note 19 – Impairment on available-for-sale financial assets The values of the Bank’s subsidiaries as well as the values of goodwill in its annual accounts are subject to an impairment test which is performed at least annually in the course of the fourth quarter. These impairment tests are primarily based on the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method according to the following main assumptions : • For all periods, cash flows are discounted at annual rate of 11.5%. • For the period covering the next three years, cash flows are based on each available subsidiary’s business plan as approved by the KBL epb Executive Committee. • For the period from three years to ten years, two key assumptions are considered: o Annual growth of the gross income by 5.0%. o Annual growth of the operating expenses by 4.0%. - 144 - • For the period after 10 years, a terminal value is calculated based on a long term (LT) growth rate of cash flows of 5.0%. For reference, the combination in the terminal value of a [LT growth rate of 5% and a discount rate of 11.5%] corresponds to an implied PER valuation at terminal value of “15.3x”. Other cross-check methods such as the “NAV + multiple of AuM” are used to corroborate the results of the DCF method. NOTE 13 – INCOME TAX (EXPENSES) / INCOME In EUR thousand 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 TOTAL -7,165 8,399 BREAKDOWN BY TYPE -7,165 8,399 - 4,616 -7,165 3,783 -4,462 6,506 BREAKDOWN BY MAJOR COMPONENTS: -7,165 8,399 Profit before tax excluding branches 82,372 -28,536 Luxembourg income tax rate 28.80% 28.80% -23,723 8,218 19,616 11,631 -526 -1,536 - 4,616 456 - - -11,860 -2,988 -2,669 16,558 181 Current tax Deferred tax of which: Losses carried forward INCOME TAX CALCULATED AT THE LUXEMBOURG INCOME TAX RATE Plus/minus tax effects attributable to: Tax-free income Other non-deductible expenses Adjustments related to prior years Adjustments opening deferred tax due to change in tax rate Unused tax losses and unused tax credits Other INCOME TAX ADJUSTMENTS Details of tax assets are given in Note 23. In 2002, under Article 164 bis of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law (LIR), the Bank obtained approval for the fiscal consolidation of the following subsidiaries : Kredietrust Luxembourg S.A., Financière et Immobilière S.A., Centre Europe S.A., Renelux (sold in 2007) and KB Lux Immo S.A.. In 2011, the Bank has not recognised EUR 11.9 million of deferred tax based on its available business plan as approved by its Executive Committee and the remaining existing stock of deferred tax relating to 2008 loss. It has therefore booked in 2011 EUR 6.5 million of deferred tax for losses carried forward. - 145 - NOTE 14 – CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND BY PRODUCT • Financial instruments are classified into several categories (“portfolios”). Details of these various categories and the valuation rules linked to them are given in Note 2b, point b dealing with financial assets and liabilities (IAS 39). • The balance sheet analyses below have been conducted at the clean price. Thus the accrued interest is presented separately, except for trading derivatives, which are presented at the dirty price. CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2010 Financial instruments at fair value Held-for(FIFV) trading through (HFT) assets profit or loss ASSETS In EUR million LOANS AND ADVANCES TO BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS Availablefor-sale (AFS) Loans and financial receivables assets (L&R) Hedging derivatives Total - - - 4,235 - 4,235 - 14 - 482 - 496 Consumer credits - - - 6 - 6 Mortgage loans - - - 67 - 67 Term loans - - - 253 - 253 Current accounts - - - 109 - 109 Other - 14 - 47 - 61 1 - 1,212 - 279 - 3,830 - - 4,109 40 - 1,395 - - 1,435 119 - 237 - - 356 120 - 2,199 - - 2,319 189 - - - 35 224 7 0 49 2 31 90 477 14 5,092 4,720 66 10,369 - - - 2,534 - 2,534 Loans and advances to customers EQUITY INSTRUMENTS DEBT INSTRUMENTS issued by - government bodies - banks firms and investment - corporates FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which reverse repos - 146 - 1,214 CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2011 ASSETS In EUR million Financial instruments at fair value Availablefor-sale (FIFV) through (HFT) assets profit or loss (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) Hedging derivatives Total Held-fortrading LOANS AND ADVANCES TO BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - - - 5,022 - 5,022 Loans and advances to customers - 15 - 769 - 784 Consumer credits - - - 5 - 5 Mortgage loans - - - 89 - 89 Term loans - - - 483 - 483 Current accounts - - - 128 - 128 Other - 15 - 64 - 79 1 - 1,052 - - 1,053 235 - 2,631 - - 2,867 45 - 1,264 - - 1,309 59 - 176 - - 236 131 - 1,191 - - 1,322 323 - - - 34 357 4 0 41 7 10 63 564 15 3,724 5,799 44 10,146 - - - 4,388 - 4,388 EQUITY INSTRUMENTS Debt instruments issued by - government bodies - banks and investment firms - corporates FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which reverse repos - 147 - CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2010 (HFT) liabilities Hedging derivatives Financial liabilities at amortised cost Total DEPOSITS FROM BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - - 4,335 4,335 DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS - - 3,898 3,898 Current accounts/demand deposits - - 2,626 2,626 Time deposits - - 1,252 1,252 Other deposits - - 20 20 DEBT CERTIFICATES - - 840 840 Deposit certificates - - 0 0 Customer savings bonds - - 4 4 Non-convertible bonds - - 3 3 Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - - 833 833 239 59 - 298 24 - - 24 0 - - 0 24 - - 24 0 17 41 58 264 76 9,115 9,454 - - 1,220 1,220 LIABILITIES In EUR million FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES SHORT SALES Equity instruments Debt instruments ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which repos Held-for-trading - 148 - CARRYING AMOUNT 31/12/2011 (HFT) liabilities Hedging derivatives Financial liabilities at amortised cost Total DEPOSITS FROM BANKS AND INVESTMENT FIRMS - - 4,917 4,917 DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS - - 4,241 4,241 Current accounts/demand deposits - - 3,125 3,125 Time deposits - - 1,107 1,107 Other deposits - - 9 9 DEBT CERTIFICATES - - 385 385 Deposit certificates - - 0 0 Customer savings bonds - - 3 3 Debt certificates - - 114 114 Non-convertible bonds - - 6 6 Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - - 262 262 267 57 - 324 28 - - 28 0 - - 0 28 - - 28 0 17 19 36 295 74 9,563 9,932 - - 751 751 LIABILITIES In EUR million FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES SHORT SALES Equity instruments Debt instruments ACCRUED INTEREST TOTAL Of which repos Held-for-trading - 149 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table summarises the carrying amounts and fair values of the financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value (excluding accrued interest). CARRYING AMOUNT In EUR million 31/12/2010 FAIR VALUE 31/12/2011 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 ASSETS Loans and advances to banks and investment firms 4,235 5,022 4,236 5,023 482 769 482 769 6 5 6 5 67 89 67 89 Term loans 253 483 253 483 Current accounts 109 128 109 128 47 64 47 64 Deposits from banks and investment firms 4,335 4,917 4,336 4,918 Deposits from customers 3,898 4,241 3,896 4,241 Current accounts/demand deposits 2,626 3,125 2,625 3,125 Time deposits 1,252 1,107 1,252 1,107 20 9 20 9 840 385 830 366 Deposit Certificates 0 0 0 0 Customer savings bonds 4 3 4 3 Debt certificates - 114 - 114 Non-convertible bonds 3 6 3 6 833 262 823 243 Loans and advances to customers Consumer credits Mortgage loans Other LIABILITIES Other deposits Debt certificates Non-convertible subordinated liabilities - 150 - FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY The Bank uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique: Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) price in active market for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; Level 3: techniques which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data. 31/12/2010 In EUR million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Accrued interest TOTAL 0 1 - - 1 227 52 - 7 286 Derivatives held-for-trading 0 189 - - 189 Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss - 14 - 0 14 152 4 38 - 194 1,950 1,849 - 49 3,848 - 35 - 31 66 2,329 2,145 38 87 4,599 0 0 - - 0 21 2 - 0 24 Derivatives held-for-trading - 239 - - 239 Hedging derivatives - 59 - 17 76 21 301 - 17 339 ASSETS Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Equity instruments held-for-trading Debt instruments held-for-trading Available-for-sale financial assets Equity instruments Debt instruments Hedging derivatives TOTAL LIABILITIES Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Equity instruments held-for-trading Debt instruments held-for-trading TOTAL - 151 - 31/12/2011 In EUR million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Accrued interest Total 0 1 - - 1 151 84 - 4 239 Derivatives held-for-trading - 323 - - 323 Instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss - 15 - 0 15 168 18 - - 186 1,878 753 - 41 2,673 - 34 - 10 44 2,197 1,226 - 55 3,481 - 0 - - 0 28 0 - 0 28 Derivatives held-for-trading - 267 - - 267 Hedging derivatives - 57 - 17 74 28 324 - 17 369 Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Total 4 33 36 ASSETS Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Equity instruments held-for-trading Debt instruments held-for-trading Available-for-sale financial assets Equity instruments Debt instruments Hedging derivatives TOTAL LIABILITIES Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Equity instruments held-for-trading Debt instruments held-for-trading TOTAL Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value In EUR million BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Total profit / loss for the year - recognised in the income statement 0 -2 -2 - recognised in the other comprehensive income - 1 1 - 6 6 -4 -1 -5 Transfers from / to level 3 - - - BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 - 38 38 Purchases Sales - 152 - In EUR million Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Total - 38 38 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Total profit / loss for the year - recognised in the income statement - recognised in the other comprehensive income Purchases Sales Transfers from / to level 3 BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 - 0 0 - -38 - -38 - Total profit / loss for the year recognised in the income statement and relating to assets held as at 31/12/2011 - 0 0 Transfers between the level 1 and level 2 categories Transfers between the level 1 and level 2 categories which occur in 2011 were not significant. Reasons for the transfers were mainly linked to evolution in the liquidity of the related instruments. No transfer between the level 1 and level 2 categories occurred in 2010. GOVERNEMENT BONDS BY COUNTRY Available-for-sale financial assets In EUR million 31/12/2010 Austria Bulgaria Belgium Czech Republic Cyprus Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovakia Spain Sweden Supranational Rest Total Nominal 300 10 47 15 1 156 94 Carrying amount 308 10 50 16 1 158 97 230 108 21 256 112 1.349 237 109 22 266 119 1.394 Held-for-trading assets AvailableRelated for-sale hedging reserve Impairment derivatives 3 -3 -0 -0 0 1 -0 -0 3 1 3 -2 1 7 11 27 - 153 - -1 -1 -3 2 -1 -4 Nominal 1 4 0 0 7 Carrying amount 1 4 0 0 7 0 22 7 40 0 22 6 40 In EUR million 31/12/2011 Available-for-sale financial assets Maturity Austria 2012 2013 or 2014 2017 and later Belgium 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Cyprus 2012 France 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Germany 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Greece 2012 2013 or 2014 Italy 2012 2013 or 2014 Luxembourg 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later The Netherlands 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Spain 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 Sweden 2012 2013 or 2014 Supranational 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later Rest 2012 2013 or 2014 2015 or 2016 2017 and later TOTAL Nominal Carrying amount Held-for-trading assets Availablefor-sale reserve Impairment Related hedging derivative s Nominal Carrying amount 32 32 267 170 47 50 10 10 175 40 93 20 22 47 9 15 23 1 1 5 0 4 94 44 50 101 44 20 28 9 94 50 21 23 21 21 350 92 120 139 24 5 19 34 34 269 172 48 50 10 10 183 42 97 21 24 52 10 16 26 1 1 4 0 4 101 46 55 106 45 21 30 10 94 50 22 23 22 22 363 95 125 144 23 5 18 1 1 -3 1 0 -4 0 -0 3 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 -0 3 2 1 4 0 1 2 1 -1 -2 0 0 1 1 3 1 3 -1 4 0 4 -1 -1 -1 -0 -4 -0 -4 0 -0 -4 -4 -1 -1 -5 -5 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 40 1 3 20 17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 41 1 3 21 17 0 0 0 0 0 1,221 1,264 17 -2 -14 44 45 - 154 - NOTE 15 – AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LOANS AND RECEIVABLES: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND QUALITY In EUR million 31/12/2010 Unimpaired assets Impaired assets Impairment TOTAL In EUR million 31/12/2011 Unimpaired assets Impaired assets Impairment TOTAL Available-for-sale (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) TOTAL 4,796 471 -175 5,092 4,719 98 -97 4,720 9,514 569 -272 9,812 Available-for-sale (AFS) financial assets Loans and receivables (L&R) TOTAL 3,335 730 -341 3,724 5,797 34 -32 5,799 9,133 764 -373 9,523 - 155 - NOTE 16 – FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: BREAKDOWN BY PORTFOLIO AND RESIDUAL MATURITY Financial instruments at fair value (HFT) assets (FIFV) through profit or loss Less than or equal to 1 year 238 - More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years 163 ASSETS In EUR million Held-fortrading Availablefor-sale Loans and receivables (AFS) financial assets (L&R) Hedging derivatives TOTAL 741 4,562 1 5,543 14 2,057 67 0 2,302 68 - 1,032 89 34 1,222 Indefinite period 1 - 1,212 - - 1,213 Accrued interest 7 0 49 2 31 90 477 14 5,092 4,720 66 10,369 Less than or equal to 1 year 319 - 564 5,541 0 6,424 More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years 182 15 1,194 147 34 1,572 57 - 873 103 - 1,034 Indefinite period 1 - 1,052 - - 1,053 Accrued interest 4 0 41 7 10 63 564 15 3,724 5,799 44 10,146 31/12/2010 More than 5 years TOTAL 31/12/2011 More than 5 years TOTAL LIABILITIES In EUR million 31/12/2010 Less than or equal to 1 year More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years More than 5 years Indefinite period Accrued interest TOTAL 31/12/2011 Less than or equal to 1 year More than 1 but less than or equal to 5 years More than 5 years Indefinite period Accrued interest TOTAL Held-for-trading (HFT) liabilities Hedging derivatives Liabilities at amortised cost TOTAL 194 1 8,641 8,835 51 27 30 109 17 1 0 264 31 17 76 234 168 41 9,115 283 169 58 9,454 218 5 9,172 9,396 53 32 368 453 24 0 0 295 19 17 74 3 0 19 9,563 46 0 36 9,932 - 156 - NOTE 17 – SECURITIES LENDING AND SECURITIES GIVEN IN GUARANTEE The Bank regularly carries out transactions in which the assets transferred do not qualify for derecognition under IAS 39. This mainly concerns the following operations: • • • repurchase agreements ("repo"), securities lending, securities given as collateral (in particular for securities borrowing or to guarantee credit lines received). These transactions can be broken down as follows: Repo (**) Securities lending Other Debt instruments Debt instruments Equity instruments Debt instruments - 6 - - Available-for-sale financial assets 257 120 2 1,456 Total financial assets not derecognised 257 126 2 1,456 Other (*) 955 1,301 0 2,237 1,212 1,427 2 3,693 In EUR million 31/12/2010 Held-for-trading financial assets TOTAL In EUR million Repo (**) Securities lending Debt instruments Debt instruments Other Equity instruments Debt instruments 31/12/2011 Held-for-trading financial assets - 10 - 51 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 4 - - - Available-for-sale financial assets 450 88 - 1,312 Total financial assets not derecognised 455 98 - 1,363 Other (*) 284 494 31 2,424 TOTAL 739 592 31 3,787 (*) The item ‘Other’ relates to securities borrowed or received as collateral for other operations. (**) The carrying amount of debts associated with repo operations is available in Note 14. - 157 - NOTE 18 – SECURITIES RECEIVED IN GUARANTEE The Bank mainly receives securities as collateral in relation to its reverse repurchase agreement operations and securities lending. These securities are generally transferred under full ownership and the Bank is able to re-use them in other operations. The fair value of these guarantees can be broken down as follows: In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Reverse repurchase agreements 2,529 4,508 Collateral received in securities lending 1,322 563 TOTAL 3,851 5,072 51 74 1 1 1,633 633 604 1,791 2,289 2,499 Of which, transferred to: Repurchase agreements Securities lent Collateral given for securities borrowing Other TOTAL NOTE 19 – IMPAIRMENT OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS In EUR million Debt instruments Equity instruments CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Securities sold / matured Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 54 0 3 -3 -36 -34 -2 19 105 49 49 3 3 156 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Securities sold / matured Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 19 2 3 0 -3 -3 18 156 169 169 -3 -2 -1 323 - 158 - NOTE 20 – IMPAIRMENT OF LOANS AND RECEIVABLES The annex to the management report contains information relating to non-performing receivables and the management of the related impairments. In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 TOTAL (BALANCE SHEET) 97 32 BREAKDOWN BY TYPE Specific impairments on loans and receivables Collective impairment 97 95 1 32 31 1 BREAKDOWN BY COUNTERPARTY Loans and advances to banks Loans and advances to customers 97 97 32 32 In EUR million Specific impairments on loans and receivables Collective impairment TOTAL 99 0 0 0 -3 -7 4 95 1 0 0 1 100 0 0 0 -3 -7 4 97 Specific impairments on loans and receivables Collective impairment Total 95 3 3 0 -67 -67 0 31 1 0 0 0 1 97 2 3 0 -67 -67 0 32 CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Use of provision Other / Change impact BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 In EUR million CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Changes not affecting the income statement Use of provision Other / Change impact BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 - 159 - NOTE 21 – DERIVATIVES The notional value of the foreign-exchange contracts represents the nominal to be delivered. HELD-FOR-TRADING 31/12/2010 In EUR million TOTAL Fair value Assets Liabilities FAIR-VALUE MICRO-HEDGING Fair value Notional value Assets Notional value Liabilities 189 239 26,208 66 76 1,657 88 97 19,989 66 73 1,648 85 94 19,342 66 73 1,648 Futures 0 0 78 - - - Other 3 3 569 - - - 81 121 5,601 - 3 9 80 121 5,591 - - - Foreign exchange options 0 0 1 - - - Foreign exchange futures 0 0 3 - - - Cross currency swaps - - - - 3 9 Other 0 0 7 - - - 20 20 584 - - - Equity futures 0 0 29 - - - Equity options 2 2 44 - - - 18 18 510 - - - 1 1 35 - - - INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Interest rate swaps FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Foreign exchange forwards EQUITY CONTRACTS Other COMMODITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTS - 160 - HELD-FOR-TRADING In EUR million 31/12/2011 TOTAL Fair value Assets Liabilities FAIR-VALUE MICRO-HEDGING Fair value Notional value Assets Liabilities Notional value 323 267 22,146 44 74 1,208 75 92 13,207 44 71 1,198 0 0 32 - - - 71 86 12,550 44 71 1,084 Futures - 1 80 - - - Other 4 4 544 0 0 114 206 140 8,308 - 3 10 206 140 8,294 - - - Foreign exchange futures 0 0 7 - - - Cross currency swaps - - - - 3 10 Other 1 0 6 - - - 41 34 610 - - Equity futures 0 0 3 - - - Equity options 4 4 192 - - - 37 30 416 - - - 1 1 21 - - INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Options Interest rate swaps FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Foreign exchange forwards EQUITY CONTRACTS Other COMMODITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTS The notional value of the foreign-exchange contracts represents the nominal to be delivered. - 161 - NOTE 22 – OTHER ASSETS The heading ‘Other assets’ covers various short-term receivables such as dividends and coupons that clients bring to KBL epb to be cashed and the value of which has already been paid. NOTE 23 – TAX ASSETS In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 4 - 49 81 Losses carried forward 58 64 Provisions -22 -22 Available-for-sale financial instruments -5 22 Other 19 16 54 81 CURRENT TAX ASSETS DEFERRED TAX ASSETS TAX ASSETS Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are not equal to the deferred tax charge recognised in the income statement during the year. This is mainly due to the deferred tax linked to the recognition in the revaluation reserve of fair value changes in unimpaired available-for-sale financial instruments. - 162 - NOTE 24 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Software developed in-house Software purchased TOTAL 84 10 0 94 Acquisitions - 19 8 27 Disposals - -4 - -4 Depreciation - -2 0 -2 Impairment - - - - Allowances - - - - Reversals - - - - - - - - 84 22 8 115 - -6 -1 -7 84 22 8 115 Acquisitions - 13 0 13 Disposals - 0 0 0 Depreciation - -1 -2 -3 Impairment - - - - Allowances - - - - Reversals - - - - - 0 - 0 84 35 6 125 - -7 -1 -8 In EUR million CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 Of which: cumulative amortisation and impairment BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Other BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 Of which: cumulative amortisation and impairment - 163 - NOTE 25 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES In EUR million PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Net carrying value Fair value Investment properties – Rental income 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 106 101 14 21 1 13 22 2 Land and buildings IT equipment Other equipment Total property and equipment Investment properties 91 4 13 109 14 Acquisitions 2 0 1 4 0 Disposals - 0 0 0 - Depreciation -5 0 -1 -6 0 Impairment - - - - - Allowances - - - - - Reversals - - - - - 0 -2 2 0 0 BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 89 1 15 106 14 Of which: cumulative amortisation and impairment -56 -4 -9 -69 -7 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 89 1 15 106 14 Acquisitions 2 0 1 3 - Disposals -1 - 0 -1 0 Depreciation -5 0 -2 -7 0 Impairment - - - - - Allowances - - - - - Reversals - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 85 1 14 101 13 Of which: cumulative amortisation and impairment -60 -4 -11 -75 -8 CHANGES BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Other Other - 164 - NOTE 26 – PROVISIONS In EUR million Specific impairment for credit commitments Other provisions (1) TOTAL 0 0 0 10 1 1 0 -2 8 10 1 1 0 -2 8 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2010 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Other changes BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2010 (1) The column ‘Other provisions’ mainly contains provisions for the expenses relating to disputes, consultancy and miscellaneous fees. In EUR million Specific impairment for credit commitments Other provisions (1) TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 2 -2 -3 6 8 1 3 -2 -3 6 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Changes affecting the income statement Allowances Reversals Other changes BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 (1) The column ‘Other provisions’ mainly contains provisions for the expenses relating to disputes, consultancy and miscellaneous fees. NOTE 27 – OTHER LIABILITIES The heading ‘Other liabilities’ in particular covers various items payable in the short term such as coupons and redeemable securities as paying agent. The net liabilities related to staff pension funds (see Note 28) and restructuration plans are also included in this item. - 165 - NOTE 28 – RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS In addition to the legally prescribed plans, KBL epb maintains various complementary pension plans, of both the defined contribution and defined benefit kind. The staff of KBL epb is covered by means of a number of funded and insured pension plans most of which are defined-benefit plans. In order to be able to participate in some of these plans, a minimum period of service with KBL epb is required and the benefits may also depend on the employees' years of affiliation to the plans as well as on their remuneration in the years before retirement. The annual funding requirements for these various complementary pension plans are determined based on actuarial cost methods. Defined benefit plans In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS Value of obligations as at 01/01 Current service cost Interest cost Plans amendments Actuarial gains/(losses) Benefits paid Other Value of obligations as at 31/12 59 2 2 2 -7 58 58 3 3 -1 -3 59 FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS Fair value of assets as at 01/01 Actual return on plan assets Employer contributions Plan participants contributions Benefits paid Other Fair value of assets as at 31/12 Of which: financial instruments issued by KBL epb 45 3 3 1 -7 45 - 45 -3 3 1 -3 42 FUNDED STATUS Plan assets in excess of defined benefit obligations Unrecognised net actuarial gains Unrecognised past service costs Unrecognised assets Plan over-/(under-) funding -14 9 -1 -6 -17 12 -1 -6 -6 -3 3 0 -6 -6 -3 3 0 -6 CHANGES RELATING TO NET LIABILITY Net liability as at 01/01 Net period cost in the income statement Employer contributions Other NET LIABILITY AS AT 31/12 - 166 - In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Current service cost -2 -3 Interest cost -2 -3 Expected return on plan assets 2 2 Adjustments to asset limits recognised 0 0 Amortisation of unrecognised past service costs - - Amortisation of unrecognised net actuarial (gains)/losses 0 0 Other - - -3 -3 7.03% -6.55% Discount rate 4.15% 4.10% Expected rate of return on plan assets 4.00% 4.00% Expected rate of salary increase 3.00% 3.00% Expected rate of pension increase 2.00% 2.00% AMOUNTS RECOGNISED IN THE INCOME STATEMENT NET PERIOD COST IN THE INCOME STATEMENT Actual return on plan assets (in %) PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS In EUR million 31/12/2007 31/12/2008 31/12/2009 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Year-end amount of liability 55.2 56.1 58.5 58.3 58.9 Year-end fair value of assets 45.3 39.2 45.1 44.5 42.2 Plan assets in excess of obligations -10.0 -16.9 -13.4 -13.8 -16.7 -7.0 -6.5 -6.1 -5.8 -5.5 Plan excess/(under-) funding The estimate of the employer contribution payable to the defined benefit pension plan assets for 2012 is EUR 4.1 million. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS In EUR million Amount recorded in the income statement - 167 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1 1 NOTE 29 – EQUITY The subscribed and paid-up capital is EUR 187.2 million, represented by 18,186,877 ordinary shares without par value and by 1,949,711 non-voting preference shares without par value. Following article 6 of the Bank’s articles of incorporation, the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the subscribed and paid-up capital to maximum EUR 300 million by issuing ordinary shares until 25 April 2012. Holders of preference shares are entitled to receive an initial dividend of EUR 0.25 per share, as established in the Bank’s articles of association, and are therefore guaranteed a minimum annual return. If there are no profits, this dividend entitlement is carried forward to subsequent periods. Any profits remaining once this first dividend has been paid are shared out between all shareholders, whether they hold ordinary or preference shares, in such a way that both categories of shareholders ultimately receive an identical dividend. The Bank is thus twice indebted of EUR 0.5 million to preference shareholders for 2010, where no dividend has been paid-up and for 2011, if the Annual General Meeting approves the proposal of the Board of Directors to allocate the loss in deduction of the retained earnings (see Note 30). The Bank’s articles of association specify that, if the Bank is wound up, holders of preference shares are guaranteed repayment of the capital initially invested, that is EUR 14.56. Holders of preference shares are not however entitled to receive a share of any accumulated reserves. As at 31 December 2011, the legal reserve is EUR 18.7 million representing 10% of the paid-up capital, the free reserves and the reserve for the reduction of wealth tax amount to EUR 752.5 million and EUR 29.9 million respectively. The retained earnings amount to EUR 67.6 million. In number of shares 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED Ordinary shares Preference shares Of which: those that entitle the holder to a dividend payment Of which: treasury shares, including commitments Of which: shares representing equity under IFRS 20,136,588 18,186,877 1,949,711 20,135,744 844 20,135,744 20,136,588 18,186,877 1,949,711 20,135,744 844 20,135,744 CHANGES Ordinary shares Preference shares TOTAL 18,186,877 18,186,877 1,949,711 1,949,711 20,136,588 20,136,588 BALANCE AS AT 01/01/2011 Cancellation of shares bought back BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2011 NOTE 30 – RESULT ALLOCATION PROPOSAL At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the Board of Directors proposes to allocate the 2011 loss of EUR 29.3 million in deduction of the retained earnings. On 21 March 2012, this affectation will be submitted to the approval of the Annual General Meeting. - 168 - NOTE 31 – LOANS COMMITMENTS, FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS In EUR million Confirmed credits, unused Financial guarantees Other commitments (securities issuance facilities, spot transaction settlement, etc.) TOTAL 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 470 233 594 1,297 916 38 39 993 In the course of 2000, several (current and former) directors, managers and members of KBL epb staff, were charged by a Belgian examining magistrate with offences relating to a tax suit as a result of their professional activities at the Bank. The case was brought before the Council Chamber of the Court of Brussels on 24 January 2006. After the order of this court on 11 January 2008, six persons from KBL epb were referred to the criminal court. The case was brought before the Brussels Criminal Court on 3 April 2009. After several weeks of hearings where it was exclusively pleaded that the investigation had been conducted in an improper and even illegal manner, a judgement was issued on 8 December 2009. The Court considered that the evidence on which all the legal proceedings were based had been introduced into the procedure in a seriously irregular or even illegal manner by the policemen and by the magistrates in charge of the enquiry. The flaws were so serious that they were considered to have a structural effect on the investigation and so the whole legal suit was declared invalid and the proceedings inadmissible. As a result, all the accused were discharged from all proceedings. On 10 December 2009, the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal against this judgement. The proceedings were then brought before the Court of Appeal of Brussels. On 16 September 2010, the Court of Appeal, after hearing the pleadings of the defence, decided to split the proceedings in two: the admissibility of the prosecution would be judged first, followed by a separate decision on the merits of the accusation. Pleadings took place from 16 September 2010 to 8 October 2010. In its arrest dated 10 December 2010, the Court of Appeal confirmed the judgment of the Court dated 8 December 2009 and ruled that the legal suit against all accused persons were inadmissable. Two recourses against the decision of the Court of Appeal were filed before the Supreme Court ("pourvois en cassation") : one by the Public Prosecutor on 20 December 2010 and the other by the Belgian State on 24 December 2010. On 31 May 2011, the Supreme Court rejected both recourses. This decision finally closes the KBL case. NOTE 32 – ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT Total assets under management as at 31 December 2011 were 11.1 EUR billion, of which EUR 6.1 billion relates to clients in the private banking sector (2010: EUR 12.2 billion, of which EUR 6.9 billion related to the private banking sector). - 169 - NOTE 33 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ‘Related parties’ refers to the parent company of KBL epb, its subsidiaries and key management personnel. Transactions with related parties are carried out under conditions equivalent to those applicable to transactions subject to conditions of normal competition. Transactions with associates are not included below because they are not material. In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 FINANCIAL ASSETS 3,293 1,798 of which financial assets with KBC Group 1,971 435 79 138 - - Available-for-sale financial assets 2,077 1,111 Loans and receivables 1,070 506 66 44 2,967 3,151 284 246 70 52 2,869 3,056 28 44 Net interest income 23 14 Dividends 40 40 Net fee and commission income 8 -6 Other net income 1 1 Operating expenses 8 7 -48 -162 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 Amount of remuneration to key management personnel of KBL epb on the basis of their activity, including the amounts paid to former key management personnel 10 9 Credit facilities and guarantees granted 36 17 Loans outstanding 27 8 0 0 27 21 - - Held-for-trading At fair value through profit or loss Hedging derivatives FINANCIAL LIABILITIES of which financial liabilities with KBC Group Held-for-trading At amortised cost Hedging derivatives INCOME STATEMENT Impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Guarantees outstanding Pension commitments Expenses for defined contribution plans - 170 - NOTE 34 – SOLVENCY The table below discloses the solvency ratios calculated according to the IFRS definition of own funds and applying the prudential filters as defined by CSSF circular 06/273 as amended. In EUR million 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 REGULATORY CAPITAL 1,662 1,413 TIER 1 CAPITAL 1,349 1,193 1,279 1,347 Hybrid capital 184 - Intangible assets -115 -125 -0 -0 Negative revaluation of AFS bonds (1) - - Audited net loss - -29 360 268 Preference shares 30 30 Positive revaluation of AFS shares 45 25 285 213 DEDUCTIONS -47 -47 OVERALL OWN FUNDS REQUIREMENTS 361 289 309 255 Exchange risk 11 1 Position risk linked to debt securities trading 14 9 Position risk linked to equities 0 0 Settlement risk linked to trading securities - 0 26 24 Basic solvency ratio (Tier 1 ratio) 29.37% 32.38% Solvency ratio (CAD ratio) 36.82% 39.14% Capital and reserves (including profit/loss carried forward) Treasury shares TIER 2 CAPITAL Subordinated liabilities Credit risk, counterparty risk, securitisation and incomplete transaction risk Operational risk SOLVENCY RATIOS (1) In July 2009, KBL epb notified the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) of its choice to cease including unrealised profits or losses on available-for-sale debt instruments when calculating its prudential capital figures. - 171 - NOTE 35 – MAXIMUM CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED TO MITIGATE MAXIMUM CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE In EUR million ASSETS Balances with central banks Financial assets Held-for-trading At fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets Loans and receivables Hedging derivatives Tax assets Other assets OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS Loans commitments Financial guarantees Other commitments (securities issuance facilities, spot transaction settlement, etc.) MAXIMUM CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 10,777 324 10,369 477 11,112 857 10,146 564 14 15 5,092 4,720 3,724 5,799 66 44 54 30 81 28 1,297 993 470 916 233 38 594 39 12,074 12,106 For the instruments measured at fair value, the amounts disclosed above represent the current credit risk exposure and not the maximum credit risk that could apply as a consequence of future changes in the estimates made. COLLATERAL RECEIVED TO MITIGATE THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO CREDIT RISK In EUR million Equity Debt instruments Loans and advances of which designated at fair value Derivatives Other (including loans commitments given, undrawn amount) COLLATERAL RECEIVED TO MITIGATE THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO CREDIT RISK 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 1,285 2,748 186 12 278 4,677 249 11 4,232 5,214 The amount and type of collateral required depend on the type of business considered and the Bank’s assessment of the debtor’s credit risk. The main types of collateral received are as follows: • • • cash, securities (in particular for reverse repo operations and securities lending), and other personal and/or collateral guarantees (mortgages). - 172 - These guarantees are monitored on a regular basis to ensure their market value remains adequate as regards the assets they are intended to cover. If a guarantee is noted to be insufficient, margin calls are made in accordance with the agreements signed with the various counterparties concerned. Following the Bank’s request, the CSSF has approved an exemption from including in its calculation of the large risks exposures, in accordance with Part XVI, point 24 of the CSSF Circular 06/273, as amended, the risks to which the Bank is exposed within the KBC Group. The exposures on related parties are disclosed in Note 33. NOTE 36 – RISK MANAGEMENT Information on risk management (credit risk, market risks, operational risks, etc) is given in the appendix to the management report. NOTE 37 – AUDIT FEES in EUR thousand Standard audit services Other services TOTAL - 173 - 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 643 643 627 25 652 NOTE 38 – SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES As at 31 December 2011, the list of the consolidated companies in which the Bank has a significant holding of at least 20% of the capital is as follows : EQUITY NAME AND HEAD OFFICE Brown, Shipley & Co, Ltd – U.K. (1) and (3) CAPITAL HELD Excluding result of the year (2) RESULT (2) 100.00% 37,512,273 GBP 3,056,938 GBP 99.99% 89,405,643 CHF 404,149 CHF KBL Richelieu Banque Privée – France 100.00% 157,158,691 KBL Monaco Private Bankers S.A.– Monaco 100.00% 12,450,191 EUR 67,302 EUR Financière et Immobilière S.A. – Luxembourg (1) 100.00% 2,417,569 EUR 304,725 EUR KB Lux Immo S.A. – Luxembourg (1) 100.00% 35,721,182 EUR 1,264,586 EUR Centre Europe S.A. – Luxembourg (1) 100.00% 25,212,225 EUR 979,303 EUR Merck Finck & Co – Germany (1) 100.00% 139,167,578 EUR 545,653 EUR 51.13% 22 396 319 EUR 1 122 301 EUR Kredietrust Luxembourg S.A. – Luxembourg (1) 100.00% 7,198,513 EUR 9,264,507 EUR Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V. – The Netherlands (3) 100.00% 93,298,709 EUR 1,258,351 EUR Fidef Ingenièrie Patrimoniale S.A. – France 100.00% -2,810,882 EUR 0 EUR Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers S.A. – Belgium (1) 100.00% 84,308,400 EUR 10,614,774 EUR KBL Beteiligungs A.G. 100.00% 58,216,782 EUR -26,338,364 EUR Vitis Life S.A. 100.00% 64,907,990 EUR -24,312,235 EUR KBL (Switzerland) Ltd - Switzerland European Fund Administration – Luxembourg (1) EUR -17,962,456 EUR (1) : percentage of direct and indirect holdings. (2) : provisional, social, local GAAP figures. (3) : Local GAAP = IFRS ; equity excluding reserves on the available-for-sale portfolio and cash flow hedge effects. NOTE 39 – EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE There was, after the closing date, no significant event requiring an update of the provided information or adjustments in the annual accounts as at 31 December 2011. - 174 -