Annual Report 2011 LGT Bank in Liechtenstein Ltd., Vaduz

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16 Value adjustments and provisions In accordance with prudent accounting practice, specific value adjustments and provisions are made for all identifiable risks. To cover latent default risks, which, as experience has shown, exist in a loan portfolio, portfolio value provisions are also made based on a systematic approach. Value adjustments are offset directly against the corresponding asset position. Provisions are formed for uncertain liabilities and for threatened losses which are likely or certain on the balance sheet reporting date, but whose level or date of occurrence is uncertain. Provisions are reported under the same name in the balance sheet. Taxes Taxes accruing to the result for the period under review are recorded as expenses in the accounting period in which the corresponding profit has occurred. For value adjustments and provisions recognized and entered against tax only, a provision for deferred taxes is made against the profit and loss account. Provisions for general banking risks Provisions for general banking risks are formed to hedge against latent risks in the bank’s operating activities. Appendix to the financial statement Risk management The risk policy complies with internal requirements and guidelines, Liechtenstein Banking Law, FMA communiqué no. 10/2009 “Risk-compatible capital adequacy requirements, risk management and control”, the risk management guidelines of the Swiss Bankers Association and the principles of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for implementing risk policy. Whereas the functions of risk management are allocated to operational units, the Executive Board is responsible for overall risk control. The independent Risk Controlling Department monitors compliance with the issued provisions. Market risks The bank’s business activities mean that it is mainly exposed to risks associated with interest rate changes and share price and foreign currency fluctuations. Whereas the Trading Committee is responsible for controlling risks resulting from trading activities, the Asset and Liability Committee is responsible for controlling the risks associated with changes in interest rates. These bodies restrict the risk positions by means of volume and sensitivity guideline limits. An analysis of the aggregate risks and the simulation of worst-case scenarios are carried out on a regular basis.
Credit risks Lending activities are primarily carried out in the interbank market or in secured form in private client business. The bank pursues a conservative lending policy where the same guidelines are applied for both monetary loans and guarantee credits. By strict limitation of the default risks, the formation of cluster and country risks is also countered. An internal rating procedure is applied as an instrument for efficient risk management and risk-adjusted calculation of conditions. Detailed reporting ensures that the Executive Board is constantly informed about developing risks. Operational risks The operational risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. LGT Group has established a Group-wide “Operational Risk Committee“ which provides the Executive Board with support in the early identification of these risks and in implementing appropriate measures. These tasks are based on the principles stipulated in the “Sound Practices for the Management and Supervision of Operational Risk” issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The set guidelines ensure that risk management takes suitable care of all risk categories. Derivative financial instruments Interest rate and currency swaps, forward rate agreements, futures and share options are regularly used to manage the bank’s own risk positions. Within the framework of client business, foreign currency and precious metals options are used in addition to the aforesaid instruments. Appendix to the financial statement 17
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