• PD-2 PD-2 Semi-annual disclosure requirements

    • PD-2.1 PD-2.1 Disclosure by commercial branches of foreign banks

      • PD-2.1.1

        The content of this section is applicable only to FCB branches (licensed by the Agency) of foreign banks.

      • PD-2.1.2

        Banks (referred to under paragraph PD-2.1.1) are required by the Agency to prepare and disclose to the public the following information (in the same format as their Annual Audited Accounts) for their Bahrain operations on a semi-annual basis:

        (a) Balance Sheet, and
        (b) Profit and Loss Accounts.

      • PD-2.1.3

        The statements referred to under paragraph PD-2.1.2 should be reviewed by the bank's external auditors, in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) applicable to Review engagements.

      • PD-2.1.4

        These statements (referred to under paragraph PD-2.1.2) should be published in one local newspaper within eight weeks from the statements' date.

      • PD-2.1.5

        Banks must submit a newspaper copy of the statements (referred to under paragraph PD-2.1.2) to the Agency within eight weeks from the statements' date. The copy should be accompanied by a letter clearly showing on which date and in which publication(s) the statements were published.