• Introduction

    • PD-1.3.1

      Banks (referred to under Paragraph PD-1.2.6 — hereafter referred to as "banks") should provide timely information which facilitates market participants' assessment of them. The disclosure requirements set out in this Section must be included in the Annual Report either as an Appendix or in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements at the discretion of the concerned bank. The disclosures should be addressed in clear terms and with appropriate details to help achieve a satisfactory level of bank transparency.

      Amended: July 2017
      April 2008

    • PD-1.3.2

      The disclosure requirements listed in Paragraphs PD-1.3.4 to PD-1.3.35 below follow the requirements of Basel II Pillar 3 and are in addition to, or in some cases serve to clarify, the disclosure requirements of IFRS.

      Amended October 2010
      April 2008

    • PD-1.3.3

      If a bank is not able to achieve full compliance with the requirements stated in this Chapter, a meeting should be held with the relevant Banking Supervision Director at the CBB in the presence of the concerned external auditor to discuss the reasons for such non-compliance prior to the finalisation of the annual report. It is the responsibility of the bank to call for such meetings.

      Amended October 2010
      April 2008