UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K


REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the month of June, 2022

Commission File Number 1-11414


BANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)



Business Park Torre V, Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este
P.O. Box 0819-08730
Panama City, Republic of Panama
(Address of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F __

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes __ No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

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SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date: June 3, 2022

FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Ana Graciela de Méndez

Name: Ana Graciela de Méndez
Title: CFO









        

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Contents

Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements






Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of financial position
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(In thousands of US dollars)
March 31,December 31,
20222021
Notes(Unaudited)(Audit)
Assets
Cash and due from banks3,4,5653,789 1,253,052 
Securities and other financial assets, net3,4,61,099,189 831,913 
Loans, net3,4,76,449,282 5,713,022 
Customers' liabilities under acceptances3,4193,119 201,515 
Derivative financial instruments - assets3,4,1034,725 10,805 
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net17,329 17,779 
Intangibles, net1,690 1,595 
Other assets119,260 8,430 
Total assets8,458,383 8,038,111 
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Demand deposits436,137 362,356 
Time deposits2,819,731 2,673,872 
3,4,123,255,868 3,036,228 
Interest payable
2,165 1,229 
Total deposits3,258,033 3,037,457 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements3,4,13345,848 427,497 
Borrowings and debt, net3,4,143,580,687 3,321,911 
Interest payable15,020 11,322 
Acceptances outstanding3,4193,119 201,515 
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities3,4,1029,672 28,455 
Allowance for loan commitments and financial guarantee contract losses3,43,455 3,803 
Other liabilities1527,993 14,361 
Total liabilities7,453,827 7,046,321 
Equity:
Common stock279,980 279,980 
Treasury stock(115,135)(115,799)
Additional paid-in capital in excess of value assigned to common stock119,797 120,043 
Capital reserves2195,210 95,210 
Regulatory reserves21136,019 136,019 
Retained earnings489,936 487,885 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1,251)(11,548)
Total equity1,004,556 991,790 
Total liabilities and equity8,458,383 8,038,111 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands of US dollars, except per share data and number of shares)
Notes20222021
Interest income:
Deposits503 361 
Securities4,293 1,637 
Loans40,208 30,920 
Total interest income1845,004 32,918 
Interest expense:
Deposits(3,540)(3,472)
Borrowings and debt(15,743)(10,551)
Total interest expense18(19,283)(14,023)
Net interest income25,721 18,895 
Other income (expense):
Fees and commissions, net173,949 3,040 
Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net9566 (71)
Other income, net16 97 
Total other income, net184,531 3,066 
Total revenues30,252 21,961 
Provision for credit losses3,18(8,111)— 
Operating expenses:
Salaries and other employee expenses(7,445)(5,448)
Depreciation of investment property, equipment and improvements(533)(819)
Amortization of intangible assets(124)(271)
Other expenses(2,920)(2,607)
Total operating expenses18(11,022)(9,145)
Profit for the period11,119 12,816 
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share (in US dollars)160.31 0.32 
Diluted earnings per share (in US dollars)160.31 0.32 
Weighted average basic shares (in thousands of shares)1636,249 39,693 
Weighted average diluted shares (in thousands of shares)1636,249 39,693 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands of US dollars)
20222021
Profit for the period11,119 12,816 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Change in fair value on equity instruments at FVOCI, net of hedging— (111)
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Change in fair value on financial debt, net of hedging9,985 (4,417)
Reclassification of gains (losses) on financial instruments to profit or loss312 (493)
Exchange difference in conversion of foreign currency operation— 448 
Other comprehensive income (loss)10,297 (4,573)
Total comprehensive income for the period21,416 8,243 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.















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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands of US dollars)
Common stockTreasury stockAdditional paid-in capital
in excess of value assigned
to common stock
Capital reservesRegulatory
reserves
Retained earningsOther comprehensive
income
Total equity
Balances at January 1, 2021279,980 (57,999)120,414 95,210 136,019 464,088 208 1,037,920 
Profit for the period— — — — — 12,816 — 12,816 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — — (4,573)(4,573)
Compensation cost - stock options and stock units plans— — 438 — — — — 438 
Exercised options and stock units vested— 547 (547)— — — — — 
Dividends declared— — — — — (9,926)— (9,926)
Balances at March 31, 2021279,980 (57,452)120,305 95,210 136,019 466,978 (4,365)1,036,675 
Balances at January 1, 2022279,980 (115,799)120,043 95,210 136,019 487,885 (11,548)991,790 
Profit for the period— — — — — 11,119 — 11,119 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — — 10,297 10,297 
Compensation cost - stock options and stock units plans— — 418 — — — — 418 
Exercised options and stock units vested— 664 (664)— — — — — 
Dividends declared— — — — — (9,068)— (9,068)
Balances at March 31, 2022279,980 (115,135)119,797 95,210 136,019 489,936 (1,251)1,004,556 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands of US dollars)
Notes20222021
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period11,119 12,816 
Adjustments to reconcile profit for the year to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of investment property, equipment and leasehold improvements533 819 
Amortization of intangible assets124 271 
Provision for credit losses38,111 — 
Unrealized loss (gain) on financial instruments at FVTPL9219 (56)
Compensation cost - share-based payment418 438 
Net changes in hedging position and foreign currency(305)79 
Loss on disposal of equipment and leasehold improvements— 255 
Interest income(45,004)(32,918)
Interest expense19,283 14,023 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Pledged deposits(1,325)(10,912)
Loans(730,293)(156,039)
Other assets(704)98 
Due to depositors219,640 46,847 
Other liabilities13,531 (5,025)
Cash flows used in operating activities(504,653)(129,304)
Interest received37,555 39,588 
Interest paid(14,115)(14,222)
Net cash used in operating activities(481,213)(103,938)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements(77)(156)
Acquisition of intangible assets(219)— 
Proceeds from the redemption of securities at FVOCI20,000 — 
Proceeds from the redemption of securities at amortized cost21,783 42,599 
Purchases of securities at amortized cost(314,126)(39,007)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(272,639)3,436 
Cash flows from financing activities:
(Decrease) increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements(81,650)146,027 
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings and debt14(195,107)75,274 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and debt14515,488 95,955 
Payments of long-term borrowings and debt14(76,228)(261,832)
Payments of lease liabilities14(246)(297)
Dividends paid(8,994)(9,835)
Net cash provided by financing activities153,263 45,292 
Decrease net in cash and cash equivalents(600,589)(55,210)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period1,211,001 846,008 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period5610,412 790,798 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1.Corporate information

    Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (“Bladex Head Office” and together with its subsidiaries “Bladex” or the “Bank”), headquartered in Panama City, Republic of Panama, is a specialized multinational bank established to support the financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean (the “Region”). The Bank was established pursuant to a May 1975 proposal presented to the Assembly of Governors of Central Banks in the Region, which recommended the creation of a multinational organization to increase the foreign trade financing capacity of the Region. The Bank was organized in 1977, incorporated in 1978 as a corporation pursuant to the laws of the Republic of Panama, and initiated operations on January 2, 1979. Under a contract law signed in 1978 between the Republic of Panama and Bladex, the Bank was granted certain privileges by the Republic of Panama, including an exemption from payment of income taxes in Panama.

    The Bank operates under a general banking license issued by the National Banking Commission of Panama, predecessor of the Superintendence of Banks of Panama (the “SBP”).

    In the Republic of Panama, banks are regulated by the SBP through Executive Decree No. 52 of April 30, 2008, which adopts the unique text of Law Decree No. 9 of February 26, 1998, modified by Law Decree No. 2 of February 22, 2008. Banks are also regulated by resolutions and agreements issued by this entity. The main aspects of this law and its regulations include: the authorization of banking licenses, minimum capital and liquidity requirements, consolidated supervision, procedures for management of credit, liquidity and market risks, measures to prevent money laundering, the financing of terrorism and related illicit activities, and procedures for banking intervention and liquidation, among others.

    Bladex Head Office’s subsidiaries are the following:

Bladex Holdings Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary, incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America (USA), on May 30, 2000. Bladex Holdings Inc. has ownership in Bladex Representaçao Ltda.

Bladex Representaçao Ltda, incorporated under the laws of Brazil on January 7, 2000, acts as the Bank’s representative office in Brazil. Bladex Representaçao Ltda. is 99.999% owned by Bladex Head Office and the remaining 0.001% is owned by Bladex Holdings Inc.

Bladex Development Corp. was incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Panama on June 5, 2014. Bladex Development Corp. is 100% owned by Bladex Head Office.

BLX Soluciones, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (“BLX Soluciones”) was incorporated under the laws of Mexico on June 13, 2014. BLX Soluciones is 99.9% owned by Bladex Head Office, and Bladex Development Corp. owns the remaining 0.1%. The company specializes in offering financial leasing and other financial products such as loans and factoring.

    Bladex Head Office has an agency in New York City, USA (the “New York Agency”), which began operations on March 27, 1989. The New York Agency is principally engaged in financing transactions related to international trade, mostly the confirmation and financing of letters of credit for customers in the Region. The New York Agency also has authorization to book transactions through an International Banking Facility (“IBF”).

    The Bank has representative offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina; in Mexico City, Mexico; and in Bogota, Colombia, and has a representative license in Lima, Peru.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on April 26, 2022.
            

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.Basis of preparation of the consolidated financial statements

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").

As all the disclosures required by IFRS for annual period consolidated financial statements are not included herein, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, contained in the Bank’s annual audited consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss, other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results expected for any future period.

3.Financial risk review

This note presents information about the Bank’s exposure to financial risks and the Bank’s management of capital.

A. Credit risk

i.Credit quality analysis

The following tables set out information about the credit quality of financial assets measured at amortized cost, and debt instruments at FVOCI. Unless specifically indicated, for financial assets the amounts in the table represent the outstanding balances. For loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, the amounts in the table represent the amounts committed or guaranteed, respectively.

Loans at amortized cost, outstanding balance
March 31, 2022
PD RangesStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
3,340,510 2,280 — 3,342,790 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
2,776,278 62,999 — 2,839,277 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
205,794 74,454 10,593 290,841 
6,322,582 139,733 10,593 6,472,908 
Loss allowance(27,823)(16,114)(5,248)(49,185)
Total6,294,759 123,619 5,345 6,423,723 
December 31, 2021
PD RangesStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
3,016,938 — — 3,016,938 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
2,466,348 57,799 — 2,524,147 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
99,807 83,120 10,593 193,520 
5,583,093 140,919 10,593 5,734,605 
Loss allowance(20,115)(16,175)(5,186)(41,476)
Total5,562,978 124,744 5,407 5,693,129 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A.Credit risk (continued)

Loan commitments, financial guarantees issued and customers’ liabilities under acceptances

March 31, 2022
12-month PD
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Commitments and contingencies
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
331,700 — — 331,700 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
124,372 34,400 — 158,772 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
164,571 — — 164,571 
620,643 34,400 — 655,043 
Customers' liabilities under acceptances
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
31,065 — — 31,065 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
23,559 — — 23,559 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
138,495 — — 138,495 
193,119 — — 193,119 
813,762 34,400 — 848,162 
Loss allowance(2,982)(473)— (3,455)
Total810,780 33,927  844,707 

December 31, 2021
12-month PD
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Commitments and contingencies
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
257,831 — — 257,831 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
172,993 21,400 — 194,393 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
151,535 — — 151,535 
582,359 21,400 — 603,759 
Customers' liabilities under acceptances
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
54,185 — — 54,185 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
6,903 — — 6,903 
Grades 7 - 8
3.81 - 34.51
140,427 — — 140,427 
201,515 — — 201,515 
783,874 21,400 — 805,274 
Loss allowance(3,472)(331)— (3,803)
Total780,402 21,069  801,471 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A.Credit risk (continued)

Securities at amortized cost
March 31, 2022
12-month DP
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
732,048 — — 732,048 
Grades 5 - 6
0.75 - 3.80
177,424 9,970 — 187,394 
909,472 9,970 — 919,442 
Loss allowance(2,148)(395)— (2,543)
Total907,324 9,575  916,899 
December 31, 2021
12-month PD
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
453,627 — — 453,627 
Grades 5 - 60.75 - 3.80177,496 — — 177,496 
631,123 — — 631,123 
Loss allowance(1,790)— — (1,790)
Total629,333   629,333 
Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
March 31, 2022
12-month PD
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
171,507 — — 171,507 
171,507 — — 171,507 
Loss allowance(23)— — (23)
Total171,484   171,484 
December 31, 2021
12-month PD
Ranges
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Grades 1 - 4
0.03 - 0.74
193,488 — — 193,488 
193,488 — — 193,488 
Loss allowance(26)— — (26)
Total193,462   193,462 

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

The following table presents an analysis of counterparty credit exposures arising from derivative transactions. The Bank's derivative fair values are generally secured by cash.

March 31, 2022
Notional value
USD
Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value asset
Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value
liabilities
Interest rate swaps60,000 1,459 (218)
Cross-currency swaps1,046,473 33,266 (29,454)
Total1,106,473 34,725 (29,672)

December 31, 2021
Notional value
USD
Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value asset
Derivative
financial
instruments -
fair value
liabilities
Interest rate swaps60,000 1,282 (538)
Cross-currency swaps883,931 9,523 (27,917)
Total943,931 10,805 (28,455)














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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

ii.Loss allowances

The following tables show reconciliations from the opening to the closing balance of the loss allowance by class of financial instrument.

Loans at amortized cost
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202120,115 16,175 5,186 41,476 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses
(130)130 — — 
Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses176 (176)— — 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses(1,288)51 62 (1,175)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(5,337)(66)— (5,403)
New instruments originated or purchased14,287 — — 14,287 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 202227,823 16,114 5,248 49,185 

Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202016,661 19,916 4,588 41,165 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses
(158)158 — — 
Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses243 (243)— — 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses(874)(2,041)438 (2,477)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(13,100)(1,615)— (14,715)
New instruments originated or purchased17,343 — — 17,343 
Recoveries
— — 160 160 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202120,115 16,175 5,186 41,476 







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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

Loan commitments, financial guarantee contracts and customers’ liabilities under acceptances

The allowance for expected credit losses on loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts reflects the Bank’s management estimate of expected credit losses of customers’ liabilities under acceptances and contingent liabilities such as: confirmed letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit, guarantees, and credit commitments.

Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 20213,472 331  3,803 
Net effect of changes in reserve for expected credit losses(238)142 — (96)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(2,313)— — (2,313)
New instruments originated or purchased2,061 — — 2,061 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 20222,982 473  3,455 
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 20202,426 478  2,904 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses
(53)53 — — 
Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses87 (87)— — 
Net effect of changes in reserve for expected credit losses(96)42 — (54)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(1,793)(155)— (1,948)
New instruments originated or purchased2,901 — — 2,901 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 20213,472 331  3,803 
Securities at amortized cost
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 20211,790   1,790 
Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses(42)10 — (32)
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses(73)385 — 312 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(67)— — (67)
New instruments originated or purchased540 — — 540 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 20222,148 395  2,543 




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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

Securities at amortized cost (continued)


Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020462 33  495 
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses(20)— — (20)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(160)(33)— (193)
New instruments originated or purchased1,508 — — 1,508 
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 20211,790   1,790 

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202126   26 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(3)— — (3)
Allowance for expected credit losses as of March 31, 202223   23 

Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Total
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202043   43 
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(17)— — (17)
Allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 202126   26 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

The following table provides a reconciliation between:

Amounts shown in the previous tables reconciling opening and closing balances of loss allowance per class of financial instrument; and

The (reversal) provision for credit losses’ line item in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Securities
March 31, 2022Loans at amortized
cost
Loan commitments
and financial
guarantee contracts
At amortized costFVOCITotal
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses(1,175)(96)280 — (991)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(5,403)(2,313)(67)(3)(7,786)
New financial assets originated or purchased14,287 2,061 540 — 16,888 
Total7,709 (348)753 (3)8,111 

Securities
March 31, 2021Loans at amortized
cost
Loan commitments
and financial
guarantee contracts
At amortized costFVOCITotal
Net effect of changes in allowance for expected credit losses22 (131)(1)— (110)
Financial instruments that have been derecognized during the period(5,532)(1,142)(132)— (6,806)
New financial assets originated or purchased5,441 1,305 170 — 6,916 
Total(69)32 37   

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

iii.Credit-impaired financial assets

Credit-impaired loans and advances are graded 8 to 10 in the Bank’s internal credit risk grading system.

The following table sets out a reconciliation of changes in the carrying amount of allowance for credit losses for credit-impaired loans.


March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Credit-impaired loans and advances at beginning of period5,186 4,588 
Change in allowance for expected credit losses— 191 
Recoveries of amounts previously written off— 160 
Interest income62 247 
Credit-impaired loans and advances at end of period5,248 5,186 

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

    
3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

iv.Concentrations of credit risk

The Bank monitors concentrations of credit risk by sector, industry and country. An analysis of concentrations of credit risk from loans, loan commitments, financial guarantees and investment securities is as follows.
Concentration by sector and industry
Securities
Loans at amortized costLoan commitments and
financial guarantee contracts
At amortized costFVOCI
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Carrying amount - principal6,472,908 5,734,605 193,119 201,515 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 
Amount committed/guaranteed— — 655,043 603,759 — — — — 
Concentration by sector
Corporations:
Private2,241,402 1,934,056 447,775 336,181 538,473 362,085 58,439 59,096 
State-owned1,376,346 1,085,211 30,153 47,144 43,064 43,266 — — 
Financial institutions:
Private2,125,380 2,123,881 88,998 140,289 215,141 127,690 — — 
State-owned559,029 567,847 281,236 281,660 58,089 46,496 113,068 134,392 
Sovereign170,751 23,610 — — 64,675 51,586 — — 
Total6,472,908 5,734,605 848,162 805,274 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 
Concentration by industry
Financial institutions2,684,409 2,691,728 370,234 421,949 273,230 174,186 113,068 134,392 
Manufacturing1,322,560 1,122,325 316,908 193,169 301,904 180,088 44,141 44,586 
Oil and petroleum derived products1,398,908 1,091,264 30,896 62,208 77,672 74,954 14,298 14,510 
Agricultural249,152 267,382 — — — — — — 
Services239,284 220,942 55,612 55,612 80,714 66,609 — — 
Mining159,164 95,364 — — 17,753 9,912 — — 
Sovereign170,751 23,610 — — 64,675 51,586 — — 
Other248,680 221,990 74,512 72,336 103,494 73,788 — — 
Total6,472,908 5,734,605 848,162 805,274 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)
Risk rating and concentration by country:
Securities
Loans at amortized costLoan commitments and
financial guarantee contracts
At amortized costFVOCI
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Carrying amount - principal6,472,908 5,734,605 193,119 201,515 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 
Amount committed/guaranteed— — 655,043 603,759 — — — — 
Rating
1-43,342,790 3,016,938 362,765 312,016 732,048 453,627 171,507 193,488 
5-62,839,277 2,524,147 182,331 201,296 187,394 177,496 — — 
7-8290,841 193,520 303,066 291,962 — — — — 
Total6,472,908 5,734,605 848,162 805,274 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 
Concentration by country
Argentina66,067 74,252 — — — — — — 
Australia— — — — 9,832 9,900 — — 
Belgium23,944 17,374 — — — — — — 
Bolivia— 3,000 2,977 2,983 — — — — 
Brazil1,016,918 1,101,999 — — 102,435 99,082 — — 
Canada— — — — 13,715 13,786 — — 
Chile629,486 625,119 31,485 41,932 109,646 105,730 — — 
Colombia808,551 795,467 50,457 50,630 44,584 38,038 — — 
Costa Rica246,349 180,480 57,131 89,442 1,975 1,984 — — 
Dominican Republic297,369 275,423 20,000 16,499 4,918 4,947 — — 
Ecuador80,050 37,446 287,306 281,075 — — — — 
El Salvador91,481 73,500 5,429 6,867 — — — — 
France135,717 179,491 47,906 62,172 — — — — 
Germany— — 7,000 7,000 — — — — 
Guatemala499,284 431,543 73,086 58,145 4,745 3,051 — — 
Honduras244,918 32,192 12,747 18,286 — — — — 
Hong Kong11,100 17,600 — — — — — — 
Israel— — — — 4,946 4,968 — — 
Jamaica83,358 5,215 — — — — — — 
Japan16,718 — — — — — — — 
Luxembourg103,547 117,700 — — — — — — 
Mexico782,150 726,922 54,000 4,000 97,422 55,620 — — 
Panama319,651 203,115 67,311 66,973 24,194 22,807 — — 
Paraguay111,548 98,112 10,230 9,430 — — — — 
Peru429,719 343,485 109,192 65,091 87,371 64,134 — — 
Singapore157,813 58,117 7,896 10,750 — — — — 
Switzerland— — — — — — — — 
Trinidad and Tobago133,604 140,537 — — — — — — 
United States of America38,280 19,000 — — 413,659 207,076 87,146 88,170 
United Kingdom22,703 42,700 — — — — — — 
Uruguay122,583 134,816 4,009 13,999 — — — — 
Multilateral— — — — — — 84,361 105,318 
Total6,472,908 5,734,605 848,162 805,274 919,442 631,123 171,507 193,488 

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

v.Offsetting financial assets and liabilities

The following tables include financial assets and liabilities that are offset in the condensed consolidated interim financial statement or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement:

a)Derivative financial instruments – assets
March 31, 2022
Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Net amount of
assets presented
in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Gross amounts not offset in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
DescriptionGross
amounts of
assets
Financial
instruments
Cash collateral
received
Net Amount
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging34,725 — 34,725 — (28,090)6,635 
Total34,725  34,725  (28,090)6,635 

December 31, 2021
Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Net amount of
assets presented
in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Gross amounts not offset in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
DescriptionGross
amounts of
assets
Financial
instruments
Cash collateral
received
Net Amount
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging10,805 — 10,805 — (5,030)5,775 
Total10,805  10,805 — (5,030)5,775 










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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

A. Credit risk (continued)

b)Securities sold under repurchase agreements and derivative financial instruments – liabilities
March 31, 2022
Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Net amount of
assets presented
in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Gross amounts not offset in the
consolidated statement of
financial position
DescriptionGross
amounts of
assets
Financial
instruments
Cash collateral
received
Net
Amount
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(345,848)— (345,848)399,916 5,505 59,573 
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging(29,672)— (29,672)— 27,872 (1,800)
Total(375,520) (375,520)399,916 33,377 57,773 

December 31, 2021
Gross amounts
offset in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Net amount of
assets presented
in the
consolidated
statement of
financial
position
Gross amounts not offset in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
DescriptionGross
amounts of
assets
Financial
instruments
Cash collateral
received
Net
Amount
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(427,497)— (427,497)498,274 3,110 73,887 
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging(28,455)— (28,455)— 28,942 487 
Total(455,952) (455,952)498,274 32,052 74,374 






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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

B.Liquidity risk

i.Exposure to liquidity risk

The following table details the Bank's liquidity ratios as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
At the end of the period104.85 %199.19 %
Period average149.81 %122.80 %
Maximum of the period276.86 %306.82 %
Minimun of the period88.45 %66.43 %

The following table includes the Bank’s liquid assets by country risk:

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions of USD dollars)Cash and due from
banks
Securities FVOCITotalCash and due from
banks
Securities FVOCITotal
United State of America602 88 690 1,203 89 1,292 
Latin America— — 
Multilateral— 84 84 — 105 105 
Total610 172 782 1,211 194 1,405 

The following table includes the Bank’s demand deposits from customers and its ratio to total deposits from customers:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in millions of USD dollars)
Demand and "overnight" deposits520 362 
Demand and "overnight" deposits to total deposits15.97 %11.92 %


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

The liquidity requirements resulting from the Bank’s demand deposits from customers is satisfied by the Bank’s liquid assets as follows:

(in millions of USD dollars)March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Total liquid assets782 1,404 
Total assets to total liabilities24.02 %46.26 %
Total liquid assets in the Federal
Reserve of the United States of America
74.81 %85.52 %


Even though the average term of the Bank's assets exceeds the average term of its liabilities, the associated liquidity risk is diminished by the short-term nature of a significant portion of the loan portfolio, since the Bank is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade.

The following table includes the carrying amount for the Bank’s loans and securities short-term portfolio with maturity within one year based on their original contractual term together with its average remaining term:

(in millions of USD dollars)March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Loan portfolio at amortized cost and investment portfolio less than/equal to 1 year according to its original terms3,795 3,426 
Average term (days)192191

The following table includes the carrying amount for the Bank’s loans and securities medium term portfolio with maturity over one year based on their original contractual terms together with their average remaining term:

(in millions of USD dollars)March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Loan portfolio at amortized cost and investment portfolio greater than/equal to 1 year according to its original terms3,769 3,134 
Average term (days)1,342 1,365 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

ii.Maturity analysis for financial liabilities and financial assets

The following table details the future undiscounted cash flows of financial assets and liabilities grouped by their remaining maturity with respect to the contractual maturity:
March 31, 2022
DescriptionUp to 3
months
3 to 6 months6 months to 1
year
1 to 5 yearsMore than 5
Years
Gross inflows
(outflows)
Carrying
amount
Assets
Cash and due from banks653,789 — — — — 653,789 653,789 
Securities and other financial assets, net53,549 85,997 196,484 820,031 — 1,156,061 1,099,189 
Loans, net2,289,153 888,224 1,605,588 2,012,058 107,542 6,902,565 6,449,282 
Derivative financial instruments - assets5,919 2,677 221 25,908 — 34,725 34,725 
Total3,002,410 976,898 1,802,293 2,857,997 107,542 8,747,140 8,236,985 
Liabilities
Deposits(2,805,801)(94,402)(364,339)— — (3,264,542)(3,258,033)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(55,075)(49,561)(49,504)(200,412)— (354,552)(345,848)
Borrowings and debt, net(765,104)(345,981)(826,680)(1,851,964)(29,078)(3,477,768)(3,595,707)
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities(8,190)(1,128)(2,581)(17,912)(904)(30,715)(29,672)
Total(3,634,170)(491,072)(1,243,104)(2,070,288)(29,982)(7,127,577)(7,229,260)
Contingencies
Confirmed letters of credit238,470 37,900 — — — 276,370 276,370 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees126,243 82,647 32,147 12,072 — 253,109 253,109 
Credit commitments— 45,000 53,231 27,333 — 125,564 125,564 
Total364,713 165,547 85,378 39,405  655,043 655,043 
Net position(996,473)320,279 473,811 748,304 77,560 964,520 352,682 
















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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

B.Liquidity risk (continued)            
ii.Maturity analysis for financial liabilities and financial assets (continued)

December 31, 2021
DescriptionUp to 3
months
3 to 6
months
6 months to 1
year
1 to 5 yearsMore than 5
Years
Gross inflows
(outflows)
Carrying
amount
Assets
Cash and due from banks1,253,052 — — — — 1,253,052 1,253,052 
Securities and other financial assets, net36,984 44,743 179,219 599,397 — 860,343 831,913 
Loans, net1,936,018 1,040,765 1,349,286 1,568,311 151,529 6,045,909 5,713,022 
Derivative financial instruments - assets2,791 3,592 — 4,422 — 10,805 10,805 
Total3,228,845 1,089,100 1,528,505 2,172,130 151,529 8,170,109 7,808,792 
Liabilities
Deposits(2,641,995)(310,326)(79,034)(8,090)— (3,039,445)(3,037,457)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(333,031)(60,218)— (35,515)— (428,764)(427,497)
Borrowings and debt, net(583,283)(726,715)(802,911)(1,348,323)(16,536)(3,477,768)(3,333,233)
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities— (4,821)(7,773)(15,145)(716)(28,455)(28,455)
Total(3,558,309)(1,102,080)(889,718)(1,407,073)(17,252)(6,974,432)(6,826,642)
Contingencies
Confirmed letters of credit149,672 62,123 2,435 — — 214,230 214,230 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees75,245 118,287 54,375 20,289 — 268,196 268,196 
Credit commitments35,000 — 45,000 41,333 — 121,333 121,333 
Total259,917 180,410 101,810 61,622  603,759 603,759 
Net position(589,381)(193,390)536,977 703,435 134,277 591,918 378,391 


The amounts in the tables above have been compiled as follows:

Type of financial instrumentBasis on which amounts are compiled
Financial assets and liabilitiesUndiscounted cash flows, which include estimated interest payments.
Issued financial guarantee contracts, and loan commitmentsEarliest possible contractual maturity. For issued financial guarantee contracts, the maximum amount of the guarantee is allocated to the earliest period in which the guarantee could be called.
Derivative financial assets and financial liabilitiesContractual undiscounted cash flows. The amounts shown are the gross nominal inflows and outflows for derivatives that simultaneously settle gross or net amounts.


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

B.Liquidity risk (continued)

iii.Liquidity reserves

As part of the management of liquidity risk arising from financial liabilities, the Bank holds liquid assets comprising cash and cash equivalents.

The following table sets out the components of the Banks’s liquidity reserves:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
AmountFair ValueAmountFair Value
Balances with Federal Reserve of the United
States of America
584,954 584,954 1,201,101 1,201,101 
Cash and balances with other bank (1)
25,458 25,458 9,900 9,900 
Total Liquidity reserves610,412 610,412 1,211,001 1,211,001 
(1)Excludes pledged deposits.


iv.Financial assets available to support future funding

The following table sets out the Bank’s financial assets available to support future funding:

March 31, 2022
GuaranteedAvailable as collateral
Cash and due from banks43,377 610,412 
Notional of investment securities370,067 687,599 
Loans at amortized cost— 6,472,908 
Total assets413,444 7,770,919 
December 31,
2021
GuaranteedAvailable as collateral
Cash and due from banks42,051 1,211,001 
Notional of investment securities447,588 343,319 
Loans at amortized cost— 5,734,605 
Total assets489,639 7,288,925 




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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

C.Market risk

The Bank manages market risk by considering the consolidated financial situation of the Bank.

i.Interest rate risk

The following is a summary of the Bank’s interest rate gap position for the financial assets and liabilities based on their next repricing date:
March 31, 2022
DescriptionUp to 3
months
3 to 6
months
6 months to
1 year
1 to 5 yearsMore than 5
years
Non interest
rate risk
Total
Assets
Cash and due from banks634,467 — — — — 19,322 653,789 
Securities and other financial assets30,406 80,442 159,184 820,917 — — 1,090,949 
Loans2,236,271 844,736 1,520,858 1,775,733 100,440 — 6,478,038 
Total assets2,901,144 925,178 1,680,042 2,596,650 100,440 19,322 8,222,776 
Liabilities
Demand deposits and time deposits(2,801,667)(94,023)(359,068)— — (1,110)(3,255,868)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(54,923)(49,233)(49,067)(192,625)— — (345,848)
Borrowings and debt(735,604)(324,973)(779,840)(1,712,775)(27,495)— (3,580,687)
Total liabilities(3,592,194)(468,229)(1,187,975)(1,905,400)(27,495)(1,110)(7,182,403)
Net effect of derivative financial instruments held for interest risk management(2,271)1,549 (2,360)9,039 (904)— 5,053 
Total interest rate sensitivity(693,321)458,498 489,707 700,289 72,041 18,212 1,045,426 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

C.Market risk (continued)

i.Interest rate risk (continued)
December 31, 2021
DescriptionUp to 3
months
3 to 6
months
6 months to
1 year
1 to 5 yearsMore than 5
years
Non interest
rate risk
Total
Assets
Cash and due from banks1,249,545 — — — — 3,507 1,253,052 
Securities and other financial assets26,693 28,906 121,834 647,178 — — 824,611 
Loans2,510,544 1,593,471 1,378,589 246,721 10,593 — 5,739,918 
Total assets3,786,782 1,622,377 1,500,423 893,899 10,593 3,507 7,817,581 
Liabilities
Demand deposits and time deposits(2,634,776)(309,601)(78,439)(8,000)— (5,412)(3,036,228)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(332,417)(60,052)— (35,028)— — (427,497)
Borrowings and debt(1,265,779)(653,454)(452,621)(933,671)(16,386)— (3,321,911)
Total liabilities(4,232,972)(1,023,107)(531,060)(976,699)(16,386)(5,412)(6,785,636)
Net effect of derivative financial instruments held for interest risk management2,791 (1,230)(7,773)(10,722)(716)— (17,650)
Total interest rate sensitivity(443,399)598,040 961,590 (93,522)(6,509)(1,905)1,014,295 

Following is an analysis of the Bank’s sensitivity to the most likely increase or decrease in market interest rates at the reporting date, assuming no asymmetrical movements in yield curves and a constant financial position:    
Change in
interest rate
Effect on
profit or loss
Effect on
equity
March 31, 2022+50 bps3,701 6,297 
-50 bps(5,159)6,763 
December 31, 2021+50 bps(45)17,232 
-50 bps(2,297)10,772 

Interest rate movements affect reported equity in the following ways:

Retained earnings: increases or decreases in net interest income and in fair values of derivatives reported in profit or loss;
Fair value reserve: increases or decreases in fair values of financial assets at FVOCI reported directly in equity; and
Hedging reserve: increases or decreases in fair values of hedging instruments designated in qualifying cash flow hedge relationships.

This sensitivity provides an analyses of changes in interest rates, considering last period interest rate volatility.






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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

C.Market risk (continued)

i.Interest rate risk (continued)

Managing interest rate benchmark reform and any risks arising due to reform

a)Non-derivative financial instruments and loan commitments

Quantitative Information

The Bank has USD LIBOR exposures on floating-rate loans, borrowings and loan commitments. Disaggregated information of such financial instruments that have yet to transition to an alternative benchmark rate as at the end of the reporting period March 31, 2022 is the following. The information presented is the remaining exposure as at each reporting period.

USD LIBOR
as of March
31, 2022
USD LIBOR
as of December
31, 2022
USD LIBOR
as of June
30, 2023
(Notional in US
$ thousands)
(Notional in US
$ thousands)
(Notional in US
$ thousands)
Non-derivative financial assets
Loans2,217,452 1,422,010 1,220,108 
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Borrowings100,000 62,500 12,500 
Loan commitments27,333 27,333 27,333 


b)Derivative financial instruments used for risk management and hedge accounting purposes

Quantitative Information

Disaggregated information by derivative financial instruments based on floating USD LIBOR rate, that have yet to transition to an alternative benchmark rate as at the end of the reporting period March 31, 2022 is the following. The information presented is the remaining notional amount as at each reporting period.


USD LIBOR
as of March
31, 2022
USD LIBOR
as at December 31,
2022
USD LIBOR
as at June 30,
2023
(Notional
US$,000)
(Notional
US$,000)
(Notional
US$,000 )
Derivatives held for risk management
Derivative financial instruments - assets2,738 1,937 — 
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities400,414 88,768 68,768 

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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk review (continued)

C.Market risk (continued)

ii.     Foreign exchange risk

The following table presents the maximum exposure amount in foreign currency of the Bank’s carrying amount of total assets and liabilities, excluding derivative financial assets and liabilities, based on their fair value.
March 31, 2022
Brazilian
Real
European
Euro
Japanese
Yen
Colombian
Peso
Mexican
Peso
Other
Currencies
(1)
Total
Exchance rate4.76 1.11 121.71 3,759.40 19.89 
Assets
Cash and due from banks— 44 40 37,716 166 37,967 
Loans— — — — 215,579 — 215,579 
Total Assets 44 1 40 253,295 166 253,546 
Liabilities
Borrowings and debt— — — — (253,208)— (253,208)
Total liabilities    (253,208) (253,208)
Net currency position 44 1 40 87 166 338 



December 31, 2021
Brazilian
Real
European EuroJapanese
Yen
Colombian
Peso
Mexican
Peso
Other
Currencies
(1)
Total
Exchance rate5.57 1.14 115.15 4,072.94 20.46 
Assets
Cash and due from banks— 21 1,531 34 1,594 
Loans— — — — 222,747 — 222,747 
Total Assets 7 1 21 224,278 34 224,341 
Liabilities
Borrowings and debt— — — — (224,384)— (224,384)
Total liabilities    (224,384) (224,384)
Net currency position 7 1 21 (106)34 (43)

(1) It includes other currencies such as: Argentine pesos, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, Sterling pound, Peruvian soles, and Chinese renminbi.


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.Fair value of financial instruments

A.Recurring valuation

Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by caption on the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position using the fair value hierarchy are described below:

March 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Securities and other financial assets:
Securities at FVOCI - Corporate debt
— 171,507 — 171,507 
Loans at FVTPL— — 5,130 5,130 
Total securities and other financial assets— 171,507 5,130 176,637 
Derivative financial instruments - assets:
Interest rate swaps
— 1,459 — 1,459 
Cross-currency swaps
— 33,266 — 33,266 
Total derivative financial instrument assets— 34,725 — 34,725 
Total assets at fair value 206,232 5,130 211,362 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities:
Interest rate swaps
— 218 — 218 
Cross-currency swaps
— 29,454 — 29,454 
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities— 29,672 — 29,672 
Total liabilities at fair value 29,672  29,672 










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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

A.Recurring valuation (continued)

December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Securities and other financial assets:
Securities at FVOCI - Corporate debt— 193,488 — 193,488 
Loans at FVTPL— — 5,313 5,313 
Total securities and other financial assets— 193,488 5,313 198,801 
Derivative financial instruments - assets:
Interest rate swaps
— 1,282 — 1,282 
Cross-currency swaps
— 9,523 — 9,523 
Total derivative financial instrument assets— 10,805 — 10,805 
Total assets at fair value 204,293 5,313 209,606 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities:
Interest rate swaps
— 538 — 538 
Cross-currency swaps
— 27,917 — 27,917 
Total derivative financial instruments - liabilities— 28,455 — 28,455 
Total liabilities at fair value 28,455  28,455 
























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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

B.Non-recurring valuation

The following table provides information on the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Bank’s financial instruments that are not measured on a recurring basis:
March 31, 2022
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Cash and deposits on banks653,789 653,789 — 653,789 — 
Securities at amortized cost (1)
927,026 900,404 — 899,287 1,117 
Loans at amortized cost, net (2)
6,444,152 6,533,362 — 6,533,362 — 
Customers' liabilities under acceptances193,119 193,119 — 193,119 — 
Investment property— — — — — 
Liabilities
Deposits3,258,033 3,258,033 — 3,258,033 — 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements345,848 345,848 — 345,848 — 
Borrowings and debt, net (3)
3,563,200 3,528,342 — 3,528,342 — 
Acceptances outstanding193,119 193,119 — 193,119 — 
December 31, 2021
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Cash and deposits on banks1,253,052 1,253,052 — 1,253,052 — 
Securities at amortized cost (1)
637,422 632,848 — 628,284 4,564 
Loans at amortized cost, net (2)
5,707,709 5,806,915 — 5,806,915 — 
Customers' liabilities under acceptances201,515 201,515 — 201,515 — 
Investment property— — — — — 
Liabilities
Deposits3,037,457 3,037,457 — 3,037,457 — 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements427,497 427,497 — 427,497 — 
Borrowings and debt, net (3)
3,304,178 3,294,135 — 3,294,135 — 
Acceptances outstanding201,515 201,515 — 201,515 — 
(1)The carrying value of securities at amortized cost is net of accrued interest receivable of $10.1 million and the allowance for expected credit losses of $2.5 million as of March 31, 2022 (accrued interest receivable of $8.1 million and the allowance for expected credit losses of $1.7 million as of December 31, 2021).
(2)The carrying value of loans at amortized cost is net of accrued interest receivable of $30.8 million, the allowance for expected credit losses of $49.1 million and unearned interest and deferred fees of $10.3 million for March 31, 2022 (accrued interest receivable of $23.3 million, the allowance for expected credit losses of $41.4 million and unearned interest and deferred fees of $8.7 million for December 31, 2021).
(3)Borrowings and debt exclude lease liabilities for an amount of $17.5 million and $17.7 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

C.Level 3 - Fair value measurement

The following table presents the movement of a level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value:
Loans at fair value through profit or loss
At December 31, 20204,949 
Net changes in fair value(1)
364 
At December 31, 20215,313 
Net changes in fair value(1)
(183)
At March 31, 20225,130 

(1) The fair value of the instrument includes interest receivable.


Loans at fair value through profit or loss - Level 3

For financial instruments measured at fair value in level 3 category, the Bank uses the following inputs for present value techniques.

Inputs used in the fair value measurement are detailed as follows:

Observable inputsUnobservable inputs
- Forward interest rate referenced to 12M USD Libor
- Discount rate or discount margin of floating rate bond "USD US composite B+" with credit risk similar to the instrument analyzed adjusted by the country risk premium.

Fair value measurement sensitivity to unobservable inputs – discount rate20222021
A significant increase in volatility would result in a lower fair value
7.84% to 11.69%
6.86% to 7.84%

Management used market data published in Bloomberg for the construction of the discount curve, which allows for a more accurate measurement of the instrument.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)


4.Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

C.Level 3 - Fair value measurement (continued)

The effect on unobservable inputs

Although the Bank believes that its estimates of fair value are appropriate, the use of different methodologies or assumptions could lead to different fair value measurements. For fair value measurements in level 3, changing one or more of the assumptions used would have the following effects.

Loans at fair value through profit or lossEffect on profit or loss
+ 100 bps to the observable and unobservable inputs(92)
- 100 bps to the observable and unobservable inputs94


5.Cash and due from banks

The following table presents the details of interest-bearing deposits in banks and pledged deposits:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Unrestricted deposits with the Federal Reserve of the United States of America584,954 1,201,101 
Cash and non-interest-bearing deposits in other banks19,322 3,507 
Cash and interest-bearing deposits in other banks(1)
49,513 48,444 
Total cash and due from banks653,789 1,253,052 
Less:
Time deposits with original maturity over 90 days and other restricted deposits (1)
43,377 42,051 
Total cash and due from banks in the consolidated statement of cash flows610,412 1,211,001 
            

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

5.Cash and due from banks (continued)

The following table presents the pledged deposits classified by country risk:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Country:
Switzerland12,707 9,787 
United States of America(1)10,695 12,615 
France8,800 4,790 
Japan4,600 3,790 
Spain3,574 4,011 
Germany1,821 449 
Mexico1,050 2,430 
United Kingdom110 309 
Netherlands20 3,870 
Total43,377 42,051 

(1)Includes restricted deposit of $10.0 million for both periods with the New York State Banking Department under March 1994 legislation and margin call deposits collateralizing derivative financial instrument transactions.


6.Securities and other financial assets, net

Securities and other financial assets are presented as follows:
At fair value
At March 31, 2022With changes in other comprehensive
income (loss)
Carrying amountAmortized costRecyclable to
profit and loss
Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
With changes in
profit or loss
Total securities and other
financial assets, net
Principal919,442 171,507 — — 1,090,949 
Interest receivable10,127 656 — — 10,783 
Allowance (1)
(2,543)— — — (2,543)
927,026 172,163 — — 1,099,189 


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

6.Securities and other financial assets, net (continued)

At fair value
At December 31, 2021With changes in other comprehensive
income (loss)
Carrying amountAmortized costRecyclable to
profit and loss
Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
With changes in
profit or loss
Total securities and other
financial assets, net
Principal631,123 193,488 — — 824,611 
Interest receivable8,089 1,003 — — 9,092 
Allowance (1)
(1,790)— — — (1,790)
637,422 194,491 — — 831,913 

(1)As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the loss allowance for losses for securities at FVOCI for $23 thousand and $26 thousand, respectively are included in equity in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position in the line Other comprehensive income.

Securities and other financial assets by contractual maturity are shown in the following table:

At fair value
At March 31, 2022With changes in other comprehensive
income
Amortized costRecyclable to
profit and loss
Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
With changes in
profit or loss
Total securities and other
financial assets, net
Due within 1 year137,155 132,877 — — 270,032 
After 1 year but within 5 years782,287 38,630 — — 820,917 
Balance - principal919,442 171,507   1,090,949 
At fair value
At December 31, 2021With changes in other comprehensive
income
Amortized costRecyclable to
profit and loss
Non-recyclable to
profit and loss
With changes in
profit or loss
Total securities and other
financial assets, net
Due within 1 year63,640 113,792 — — 177,432 
After 1 year but within 5 years567,483 79,696 — — 647,179 
Balance - principal631,123 193,488   824,611 



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

6.Securities and other financial assets, net (continued)

The following table includes the securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions (see note 13).

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Amortized
cost
At FVOCITotalAmortized
cost
At FVOCITotal
Securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions399,916 — 399,916 498,274 — 498,274 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(345,848)— (345,848)(427,497)— (427,497)

7.Loans

The following table presents the loan portfolio according to its classification and subsequent measurement:


March 31,
2022
December 31, 2021
Loans, outstanding balance6,472,908 5,734,605 
Interest receivable30,780 23,308 
Loss allowances(49,185)(41,476)
Unearned interest and deferred fees(10,351)(8,728)
Loans at amortized cost6,444,152 5,707,709 
Loans at FVTPL (1)
5,130 5,313 
Loans, net6,449,282 5,713,022 



(1) The Bank realized the sale of debt instruments measured at FVTPL for $5.8 million. As a result, the Bank recognized a loan and classified it at FVTPL with a carrying amount of $5.1 million and $5.3 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

7.Loans (continued)

The fixed and floating interest rate distribution of the loan portfolio is as follows:


March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Fixed interest rate4,056,314 3,327,310 
Floating interest rates2,421,724 2,412,608 
Total6,478,038 5,739,918 

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, 65% and 71% of the loan portfolio at fixed interest rates has remaining maturities of less than 180 days. Interest rates on loans ranges from 0.70% to 11.24% (December 31, 2021: 0.53% to 10.23%).

The following table details information relating to loans granted to class A and B shareholders:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Class A and B shareholder loans507,000 467,000 
% Loans to class A and B shareholders over total loan portfolio%%
% Class A and B stockholders with loans over number of class A and B stockholders11 %10 %
Modified financial assets

As of March 31, 2022, the Bank does not have modified financial assets. The modified financial assets during the period 2021, where modification does not result in de-recognition, are presented below:

December 31
2021
Gross carrying amount before modification65,000 
Allowance loss before modification (1)
(12,739)
Net amortized cost before modification52,261 
Gross carrying amount after modification65,000 
Allowance loss after modification (2)
(12,699)
Net amortized cost after modification52,301 


(1) Expected credit loss for 12 months.
(2) Expected credit loss within the life of the financial asset.








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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

8.Loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts

The Bank’s outstanding loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts are as follows:


March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Documentary letters of credit276,370 214,230 
Stand-by letters of credit and guarantees - commercial risk253,109 268,196 
Credit commitments125,564 121,333 
Total loans commitments and financial guarantee contracts655,043 603,759 

The remaining maturity profile of the Bank’s outstanding loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts is as follows:

MaturitiesMarch 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Up to 1 year618,838 542,137 
From 1 to 2 years32,205 57,622 
Over 2 to 5 years4,000 4,000 
Total655,043 603,759 
    
9.Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net

The following table sets forth the details for the gain or loss on financial instruments recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss:

March 31
20222021
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments and foreign currency exchange, net785 (127)
Unrealized (loss) gain on financial instruments at FVTPL(219)56 
566 (71)



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments

The following table details quantitative information on the notional amounts and carrying amounts of the derivative instruments used for hedging by type of risk hedged and type of hedge:
March 31, 2022
Nominal
amount
Carrying amount of hedging
instruments
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Fair value hedges40,000 1,459 — 
Cash flow hedges20,000 — (218)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Fair value hedges427,800 3,549 (21,358)
Cash flow hedges618,673 29,717 (8,096)
1,106,473 34,725 (29,672)

December 31, 2021
Nominal
amount
Carrying amount of hedging
instruments
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Fair value hedges40,000 1,282 — 
Cash flow hedges20,000 — (538)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Fair value hedges428,067 783 (20,908)
Cash flow hedges455,864 8,740 (7,009)
943,931 10,805 (28,455)


(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.
(2) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities.



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

A.Fair value hedges

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of derivative instruments used in fair value hedges by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the years used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:
March 31, 2022
Nominal amountCarrying amount of
hedging instruments
Changes in fair
value used to
calculate hedge
ineffectiveness (3)
Ineffectiveness
recognized in
profit or loss (3)
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
40,000 1,459 — (26)11 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Loans
2,739 221 — (111)(41)
Borrowings and debt
425,061 3,328 (21,358)3,201 780 
Total467,800 5,008 (21,358)3,064 750 

December 31, 2021
Nominal amountCarrying amount of
hedging instruments
Changes in fair
value used to
calculate hedge
ineffectiveness (3)
Ineffectiveness
recognized in
profit or loss (3)
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
40,000 1,282 — (19)22 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Loans
3,006 333 — (23)(119)
Borrowings and debt
425,061 450 (20,908)(18,614)(1,283)
Total468,067 2,065 (20,908)(18,656)(1,380)


(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.
(2) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities.
(3) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss under the line Loss on financial instruments, net.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

A.Fair value hedges (continued)

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of the fair value hedged items by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:


March 31, 2022
Carrying amount of
hedged items
Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes the
carrying amount of the
hedged items
Accumulated amount of
fair value hedge
adjustments included in
the carrying amount of the
hedged items
Change in fair value of
the hedged items used
to calculate hedge
ineffectiveness(1)
AssetLiability
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
— (41,482)Borrowings and debt, net37 37 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Loans
2,548 — (681)70 
Borrowings and debt
— (407,610)Borrowings and debt, net16,498 (2,421)
Total2,548 (449,092)15,854 (2,314)
December 31, 2021
Carrying amount of
hedged items
Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes the
carrying amount of the
hedged items
Accumulated amount of
fair value hedge
adjustments included in
the carrying amount of the
hedged items
Change in fair value of
the hedged items used
to calculate hedge
ineffectiveness
(1)
AssetLiability
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
— (41,315)Borrowings and debt, net— 41 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Loans
2,717 — Loans, net(751)(96)
Borrowings and debt
— (406,724)Borrowings and debt, net18,919 17,331 
Total2,717 (448,039)18,168 17,276 



(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss under the line Loss on financial instruments, net.



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

A.Fair value hedges (continued)

The following table details the maturity of the notional amount for the derivative instruments used in fair value hedges:

March 31, 2022
MaturityInterest rate
swaps
Cross currency swapsTotal
Fair value hedge
Less than 1 year40,000 274,385 314,385 
Over 1 to 2 years— 68,768 68,768 
Over 2 to 5 years— 84,647 84,647 
Total40,000 427,800 467,800 

December 31, 2021
MaturityInterest rate
swaps
Cross currency swapsTotal
Fair value hedge
Less than 1 year40,000 271,646 311,646 
Over 1 to 2 years— 3,006 3,006 
Over 2 to 5 years— 153,415 153,415 
Total40,000 428,067 468,067 








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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

B.Cash flow hedges

The following table details the notional amounts and carrying amounts of derivative instruments used in cash flow hedges by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:


March 31, 2022
Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
Change in fair
value used for
calculating
hedge
ineffectiveness
Changes in the
fair value of the
hedging
instruments
recognized in
OCI (3)
Ineffectiveness
recognized in
profit or loss
(4)
Amount
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to profit
or loss (4)
Nominal
amount
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
20,000 — (218)313 312 (1)2,783 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Borrowings and debt
618,673 29,717 (8,096)9,910 8,898 (1,012)— 
Total638,673 29,717 (8,314)10,223 9,210 (1,013)2,783 

December 31, 2021
Carrying amount of
hedging instruments
Change in fair
value used for
calculating
hedge
ineffectiveness
Changes in the
fair value of the
hedging
instruments
recognized in
OCI (3)
Ineffectiveness
recognized in
profit or loss
(4)
Amount
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to profit
or loss (4)
Nominal
amount
Asset (1)
Liability (2)
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
20,000 — (538)562 560 (2)(423)
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Borrowings and debt
455,864 8,740 (7,009)(21,267)(20,920)347 — 
Foreign exchange risk
Loans
— — — — — — (3,589)
Total475,864 8,740 (7,547)(20,705)(20,360)345 (4,012)


(1) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - assets.
(2) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Derivative financial instruments - liabilities.
(3) Included in equity in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position under the line Other comprehensive income.
(4) Included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss under the line Loss on financial instruments, net.


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(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

B.Cash flow hedges (continued)

The following table details the nominal amounts and carrying amounts of the cash flow hedged items by type of risk and hedged item, along with the changes during the period used to determine and recognize the ineffectiveness of the hedge:


March 31, 2022
Carrying amount of
hedged items
Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes
the carrying amount of
the hedged items
Change in the fair value
of the hedged items used
to calculate the hedge
ineffectiveness
Cash flow
hedge reserve
AssetLiability
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
— (20,045)Borrowings and debt, net(312)138 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Borrowings and debt
— (643,362)Borrowings and debt, net(8,898)(500)
Total (663,407)(9,210)(362)
December 31, 2021
Carrying amount of
hedged items
Line in the consolidated
statement of financial
position that includes
the carrying amount of
the hedged items
Change in the fair value
of the hedged items used
to calculate the hedge
ineffectiveness
Cash flow
hedge reserve
AssetLiability
Interest rate risk
Borrowings and debt
— (20,041)Borrowings and debt, net(560)— 
Interest rate and foreign exchange risk
Borrowings and debt
— (470,181)Borrowings and debt, net20,920 10,756 
Total (490,222)20,360 10,756 






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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10.Derivative financial instruments (continued)

B.Cash flow hedge (continued)

The following table details the maturity of the derivative instruments used in cash flow hedges:


March 31, 2022
MaturityInterest rate
swaps
Cross currency swapsTotal
Cash flow hedge
Less than 1 year15,000 154,669 169,669 
Over 1 to 2 years5,000 — 5,000 
Over 2 to 5 years— 434,700 434,700 
More than 5 years— 29,304 29,304 
Total20,000 618,673 638,673 

December 31, 2021
MaturityInterest rate
swaps
Cross currency swapsTotal
Cash flow hedge
Less than 1 year— 108,779 108,779 
Over 1 to 2 years20,000 30,332 50,332 
Over 2 to 5 years— 299,684 299,684 
More than 5 years 17,069 17,069 
Total20,000 455,864 475,864 

11.Other assets

Following is a summary of other assets:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Accounts receivable1,314 1,389 
Prepaid expenses4,152 3,485 
Prepaid fees and commissions237 349 
Interest receivable - deposits58 12 
IT projects under development560 510 
Severance fund1,989 1,981 
Other950 704 
9,260 8,430 
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12.Deposits

The maturity profile of the Bank’s deposits, excluding interest payable, as follows:


March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Demand436,137 362,356 
Up to 1 month713,481 842,472 
From 1 month to 3 months1,164,429 926,902 
From 3 month to 6 months484,507 641,526 
From 6 month to 1 year427,421 233,081 
From 1 year to 2 years29,893 29,891 
3,255,868 3,036,228 
The following table presents additional information regarding the Bank’s deposits
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Aggregate amount of $100,000 or more3,255,505 3,035,906 
Aggregate amount of deposits in the New York Agency652,139 515,852 

March 31,December 31,
20222021
Interest expense on deposits made in the New York Agency1,086 1,238 




13.Securities sold under repurchase agreements

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Bank had financing transactions under repurchase agreements for $345.8 million and $427.5 million, respectively.

During the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, interest expense relating to financing transactions under repurchase agreements totaled $567 thousand and $75 thousand, respectively. These expenses are included as interest expense – borrowings and debt in the condensed consolidated interim statement of profit or loss.
    

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt

Some borrowing agreements include various events of default and covenants relating to minimum capital adequacy ratios, incurrence of additional liens, and asset sales, as well as other customary covenants, representations and warranties. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank was in compliance with all those covenants.

     Carrying amount of borrowings and debt is detailed as follows:

March 31, 2022
Short-TermLong-term
BorrowingsDebtLease LiabilitiesBorrowingsDebtLease LiabilitiesTotal
Principal1,345,768 47,766 995 607,018 1,571,600 16,490 3,589,637 
Prepaid commissions(1,044)(33)— (2,196)(5,677)— (8,950)
1,344,724 47,733 995 604,822 1,565,923 16,490 3,580,687 
December 31, 2021
Short-TermLong-term
BorrowingsDebtLease LiabilitiesBorrowingsDebtLease LiabilitiesTotal
Principal1,547,845 34,213 996 329,888 1,398,223 16,737 3,327,902 
Prepaid commissions— — — (498)(5,493)— (5,991)
1,547,845 34,213 996 329,390 1,392,730 16,737 3,321,911 









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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

Short-term borrowings and debt

The breakdown of short-term (original maturity of less than one year, excluding lease liabilities) borrowings and debt, along with contractual interest rates, is as follows:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Short-term borrowings:
At fixed interest rates1,147,1821,102,621
At floating interest rates198,586445,224
Total borrowings1,345,7681,547,845
Short-term debt:
At floating interest rates47,76634,213
Total debt47,76634,213
Total short-term borrowings and debt1,393,5341,582,058
Less: Prepaid commissions(1,077)
Total short-term borrowings and debt,net1,392,4571,582,058
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars
0.58% to 2.22%
0.50% to 2.02%
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings in U.S. dollars
1.26% to 1.30%
0.35% to 0.81%
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in Mexican pesos
6.35% to 7.57%
5.39% to 6.56%

The outstanding balances of short-term borrowings and debt by currency, excluding lease liabilities, are as follows:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Currency
US dollar1,195,682 1,401,122 
Mexican peso197,852 180,936 
Total1,393,534 1,582,058 






    

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

Long-term borrowings and debt

The breakdown of long-term borrowings and debt (original maturity of more than one year, excluding lease liabilities), along with contractual interest rates, plus prepaid commissions are as follows:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Long-term borrowings:
At fixed interest rates with due dates from May 2023 to September 2023114,959115,043
At floating interest rates with due dates from August 2023 to March 2026492,059214,845
Total long-term borrowings607,018329,888
Long-term debt:
At fixed interest rates with due dates from April 2024 to September 2025947,518927,550
At floating interest rates with due dates from January 2023 to June 2023624,082470,673
Total long-term debt1,571,6001,398,223
Total long-term borrowings and debt2,178,6181,728,111
Less: Prepaid commissions(7,873)(5,991)
Total long-term borrowings and debt, net2,170,7451,722,120
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars
0.80% to 2.38%
0.80% to 2.38%
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in U.S. dollars
1.29% to 1.97%
0.97% to 1.80%
Range of fixed interest rates on borrowings in Mexican pesos
6.50% to 6.97%
6.50% to 9.09%
Range of floating interest rates on borrowings and debt in Mexican pesos
6.43% to 7.43%
5.43% to 6.87%
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Japanese yens
0.40% to 1.27%
0.4% to 0.95%
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Euros
0.23% to 3.75%
0.23% to 3.75%
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Australian dollars1.41 %1.41 %
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Sterling pounds1.50 %1.50 %
Range of fixed interest rates on debt in Swiss franc0.35 %0.35 %
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

Long-term borrowings and debt (continued)

The outstanding balances of long-term borrowings and debt by currency, excluding prepaid commissions, are as follows (excluding lease liabilities):

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Currency
US dollar1,079,960 812,496 
Mexican peso812,401 643,490 
Euro116,989 121,443 
Japanese yen134,879 116,518 
Australian dollar18,706 18,174 
Swiss franc10,823 10,979 
Sterling pound4,860 5,011 
Total2,178,618 1,728,111 

Future payments of long-term borrowings and debt outstanding as of March 31, 2022, are as follows (excluding lease liabilities):

YearOutstanding
2022354,225 
2023323,664 
2024470,174 
2025925,260 
202672,939 
202715,923 
202916,433 
2,178,618 


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

Reconciliation – Movements of borrowings

The following table presents the reconciliation of movements of borrowings and debt arising from financing activities, as presented in the condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows:

20222021
Balance as of January 1,3,321,911 1,985,070 
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings and debt(195,107)75,274 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and debt515,488 95,955 
Payments of long-term borrowings and debt(76,228)(261,832)
Payment of lease liabilities(246)(297)
Change in foreign currency19,052 (25,340)
Adjustment of fair value for hedge accounting relationship(1,203)(726)
Other adjustments(2,980)1,200 
Balance as of March 31,3,580,687 1,869,304 

The reconciliation of equity account movements is presented in the condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14.Borrowings and debt (continued)

Lease liabilities

Maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows of the lease liabilities is detailed below:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Due within 1 year1,564 1,574 
After 1 year but within 5 years7,239 7,262 
After 5 years but within 10 years13,411 13,771 
Total undiscounted lease liabilities22,214 22,607 
Short-term995 996 
Long-term16,491 16,737 
Total lease liabilities included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position17,486 17,733 
Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of cash flows:
March 31,
2022
March 31,
2021
Payments of lease liabilities246 297 
Amounts recognized in profit or loss:
March 31,
20222021
Interest on lease liabilities(148)(208)
Income from sub-leasing right-of-use assets— 66 


15. Other liabilities

Following is a summary of other liabilities:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Accruals and other accumulated expenses9,018 9,266 
Accounts payable16,328 2,311 
Others2,647 2,784 
27,993 14,361 




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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

16.Earnings per share

The following table presents a reconciliation of profit and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) computations for the dates indicated:


March 31,
20222021
(Thousands of U.S. dollars)
Profit for the period11,119 12,816 
(U.S. dollars)
Basic earnings per share
0.31 0.32 
Diluted earnings per share
0.31 0.32 
(Thousands of shares)
Weighted average of common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS
36,249 39,693 
Effect of diluted securities:
Stock options and restricted stock units plan
— — 
Adjusted weighted average of common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS
36,249 39,693 



























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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17.Fee and commission income

Fee and commission income from contracts with customers broken down by main types of services according to the scope of IFRS 15, are detailed as follows:

March 31, 2022
SyndicationsDocumentary and "stand-by"
letters of credit
Other commissions,
net
Total
Openning and confirmation— 2,562 385 2,947 
Negotiation and acceptance— 93 — 93 
Amendment— 617 — 617 
Structuring430 — — 430 
Other— 57 (195)(138)
430 3,329 190 3,949 


March 31, 2021
SyndicationsDocumentary and "stand-by"
letters of credit
Other commissions,
net
Total
Openning and confirmation— 2,245 554 2,799 
Negotiation and acceptance— 16 — 16 
Amendment— 254 — 254 
Structuring100 — — 100 
Other— 27 (156)(129)
100 2,542 398 3,040 

The following table provides information on the ordinary income that is expected to be recognized on the contracts in force:


March 31,
2022
Up to 1 year2,145 
From 1 to 2 years97 
More than 2 years320 
2,562 











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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

18.Business segment information

        The following table provides certain information regarding the Bank’s operations by segment:

March 31, 2022
CommercialTreasuryTotal
Interest income
40,208 4,796 45,004 
Interest expense
(118)(19,165)(19,283)
Inter-segment net interest income
(14,836)14,836 — 
Net interest income25,254 467 25,721 
Other income (expense), net4,132 399 4,531 
Total income29,386 866 30,252 
Provision for credit losses(7,361)(750)(8,111)
Operating expenses(8,800)(2,222)(11,022)
Segment profit (loss)13,225 (2,106)11,119 
Segment assets6,658,539 1,790,642 8,449,181 
Segment liabilities210,565 7,215,270 7,425,835 


March 31, 2021
CommercialTreasuryTotal
Interest income
30,920 1,998 32,918 
Interest expense
(166)(13,857)(14,023)
Inter-segment net interest income
(12,022)12,022 — 
Net interest income18,732 163 18,895 
Other income (expense), net3,257 (191)3,066 
Total income21,989 (28)21,961 
Reversal (provision) for credit losses37 (37)— 
Operating expenses(7,148)(1,997)(9,145)
Segment profit (loss)14,878 (2,062)12,816 
Segment assets5,137,623 1,230,515 6,368,138 
Segment liabilities95,901 5,228,490 5,324,391 

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

18.Business segment information (continued)

The following table presents the reconciliation of information on reportable segments:

March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Profit for the period11,119 12,816 
Assets:
Assets from reportable segments
8,449,181 6,368,138 
Other assets - unallocated
9,202 6,708 
Total assets8,458,383 6,374,846 
Liabilities:
Liabilities from reportable segments
7,425,835 5,324,391 
Other liabilities - unallocated
27,992 13,780 
Total liabilities7,453,827 5,338,171 

19.Related party transactions

The detail of the assets and liabilities with related private corporations and financial institutions is as follows:


March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets
Demand deposits
3,502 2,680 
Loans, net
29,983 29,857 
Total asset33,485 32,537 
Liabilities
Time deposits
260,000 150,000 
Total liabilities260,000 150,000 
Contingencies
Stand-by letters of credit
10,150 9,130 
Loss allowance
(38)(37)


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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

19.Related party transactions (continued)

The detail of income and expenses with related parties is as follows:

March 31,
20222021
Interest income
Loans
127 100 
Interest expense
Deposits
(365)(623)
Total interest expense(365)(623)
Net interest income (expenses)(238)(523)
Other income (expense)
Fees and commissions, net
38 60 
Total other income, net38 60 
Net income from related parties(200)(463)

The total compensation paid to directors and the executives as representatives of the Bank amounted to:

March 31,
20222021
Expenses:
Compensation costs to directors223 240 
Compensation costs to executives1,701 1,603 
Compensation costs of directors and executives include annual cash retainers and the cost of granted restricted stock and restricted stock units.

20.Litigation

Bladex is not engaged in any litigation that is significant to the Bank’s business or, to the best of the knowledge of Bank’s management, that is likely to have an adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position or consolidated financial performance.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

21.Applicable laws and regulations

Liquidity index

Rule No. 2-2018 issued by the Superintendence of Banks of Panama (SBP) establishes, as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021 the minimum LCR to be reported to the SBP was 62% and 80%, respectively. The Bank´s LCR as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was 105% and 199%, respectively.

Rule No. 4-2008 issued by the SBP, establishes that every general license or international license bank must always maintain, a minimum balance of liquid assets equivalent to 30% of the gross total of its deposits in the Republic of Panama or overseas up to 186 days, counted from the reporting date.

The liquidity index reported by the Bank to the regulator as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was 61.68% and 80.80%, respectively.

Capital adequacy

The Banking Law in the Republic of Panama and Rules No. 01-2015 and 03-2016. The information corresponding to the total capital adequacy index is as follows:

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Capital funds1,014,9921,013,796
Risk-weighted assets7,555,2486,513,267
Capital adequacy index13.43%15.57%
    


Leverage ratio

The table below presents the Bank´s leverage ratio in compliance with Article No.17 of Rule No. 1-2015:



March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Ordinary capital878,973877,777
Non-risk-weighted assets8,556,228 8,107,810 
Leverage ratio10.27%10.83%



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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

Specific provisions

Based on the classification of risks, collateral and in compliance with SBP Rule No. 4-2013, the Bank classified the loan portfolio as follows:
March 31, 2022
NormalSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulUnrecoverableTotal
Loans at amortized cost
Corporations3,544,168 62,987 10,593 — — 3,617,748 
Financial institutions:
Private
2,125,380 — — — — 2,125,380 
State-owned
559,029 — — — — 559,029 
2,684,409 — — — — 2,684,409 
Sovereign170,751 — — — — 170,751 
6,399,328 62,987 10,593   6,472,908 
Allowance for loan
losses under IFRS (*):
31,675 12,262 5,248   49,185 
Loans at FVTPL
Financial institutions:
Private
5,130 — — — — 5,130 
Total loans6,404,458 62,987 10,593   6,478,038 

December 31, 2021
Loans at amortized costNormalSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulUnrecoverableTotal
Corporations2,943,125 68,668 10,593 — — 3,022,386 
Financial institutions:
Private
2,120,762 — — — — 2,120,762 
State-owned
567,847 — — — — 567,847 
2,688,609 — — — — 2,688,609 
Sovereign23,610 — — — — 23,610 
Total5,655,344 68,668 10,593   5,734,605 
Allowance for loan
losses IFRS (*):
22,713 13,577 5,186   41,476 
Loans at FVTPL
Financial institutions:
Private5,313 — — — — 5,313 
Total loans5,660,657 68,668 10,593   5,739,918 



As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, there are no restructured loans.

(*) As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, there is no excess in the specific provision calculated in accordance with Rule No. 8-2014 of the SBP, over the provision calculated in accordance with IFRS.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

21.Applicable laws and regulations (continued)

Specific provisions (continued)

In accordance with Rule No. 4-2013, as amended by Rule No. 8-2014, non-accruing loans are presented by category as follows:    

March 31, 2022
Loans at amortized costNormalSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulUnrecoverableTotal
Impaired loans— — 10,593 — — 10,593 
Total  10,593   10,593 
December 31, 2021
Loans at amortized costNormalSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulUnrecoverableTotal
Impaired loans— — 10,593 — — 10,593 
Total  10,593   10,593 
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Non-accruing loans:
Private corporations
10,593 10,593 
Total non-accruing loans10,593 10,593 
Interest that would be reversed if the loans had been classified as non-accruing loans659 598 
Income from collected interest on non-accruing loans— — 

Modified special mention loans

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Bank does not have modified loans; therefore, the requirements and disclosures established by Article No. 8 of Rule No. 6-2021 are not applicable.

Credit risk coverage - dynamic provision

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the total amount of the dynamic provision and the regulatory credit reserve calculated according to the guidelines of Rule No. 4-2013 of the SBP is $136 million for both periods, appropriated from retained earnings for purposes of compliance with local regulatory requirements. This appropriation is restricted from dividend distribution in order to comply with local regulations.

The provision and reserve are detailed as follows:

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Dynamic provision136,019 136,019 

Capital reserve

In addition to capital reserves required by regulations, the Bank maintains a capital reserve of $95.2 million, which was voluntarily established. Pursuant to Article No. 69 of the Banking Law, reduction of capital reserves requires prior approval of SBP.




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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
(Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

22.Subsequent events

The Bank announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 US dollar cents per share corresponding to the first quarter of 2022. The cash dividend was approved by the Board of Directors on April 26, 2022 and it was payable on June 1, 2022 to the Bank’s stockholders as of May 16, 2022 record date.


    
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