• CM-7 CM-7 Write-off — Credit facility

    • CM-7.1 CM-7.1 Write-offs

      • CM-7.1.1

        All locally incorporated banks should notify the Agency of any write-off of a credit facility, (i.e., loan, overdraft and any other credit facility) of an amount in excess of BD 100,000, or its equivalent in foreign currency.

      • CM-7.1.2

        Such notification should be accompanied by documentary evidence showing, beyond reasonable doubt, that the customer does not possess the resources to fulfil the outstanding obligation.

      • CM-7.1.3

        Banks should also obtain the BMA's prior written approval before writing off any of the following:

        (a) exposures to any present or former Director of the bank;
        (b) exposures which are guaranteed by a Director of the bank;
        (c) exposures to any business entity for which the bank or any of its Directors is an agent;
        (d) exposures to any officer or employee of the bank, or any other person who receives remuneration from the bank;
        (e) exposures to any business entity in which the bank (or any of its Directors, officers or other persons receiving remuneration from the bank) has an interest as a shareholder, Director, manager, agent or guarantor; and
        (f) exposures to any person who is a Director, manager or officer of another bank licensed by the Agency.