• CBB Criteria for Assessment of Major Investments by Bahraini Conventional Bank Licensees

    • CM-5.10.10

      In assessing any proposed major investment mentioned above, the CBB will take into account the following points:

      (a) The amount of the proposed major investment relative to the existing consolidated Total Capital of the bank;
      (b) Existing capital adequacy ratios on a consolidated basis and forecast ratios after the major investment has gone ahead;
      (c) The adequacy of information flows from the investee company to the concerned bank;
      (d) Experience and fit and proper matters relating to the senior personnel associated with the proposed major investment;
      (e) Risks associated with the proposed major investment;
      (f) Disclosure and exchange of (supervisory) information (in the case of a foreign major investment);
      (g) Adequacy of host supervision (in the case of a foreign major investment);
      (h) Current investments and concentrations in exposures of the concerned bank;
      (i) The compliance of the concerned bank with the CBB's rules and regulations (e.g. reporting issues), and the adequacy of internal systems and controls;
      (j) The extent of holdings by any other shareholders (holding 5% or more of the capital of the concerned entity) or controllers of the concerned entity;
      (k) Whether the proposed activities are in line with the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the bank;
      (l) The accounting treatment of the proposed major investment;
      (m) Whether the major investment relates to a closely-linked party, connected party, or controller in any way;
      (n) The existence of secrecy laws or constraints over supervisory access to the premises, assets, books and records of the concerned entity in which a "major investment" is being acquired;
      (o) The impact and extent of goodwill and intangibles upon the capital adequacy and balance sheet of the bank on a consolidated basis; and
      (p) The bank's existing and forecast liquidity position (as a result of the major investment) and how the major investment is to be funded (e.g. by the issuance of new capital or sale of other investments).
      Amended: October 2016
      Amended: April 2015
      Amended: January 2015
      Added: January 2011