Financial Statements

Financial Statements
80 81 87 87 88 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 Statement of Board of Directors Responsibilities Directors Report Statement by Directors Statutory Declaration Independent Auditors Report Statements of Financial Position Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Statements of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow Statements of Cash Flow Notes to the Financial Statements
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ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)
Statement of Board of Directors Responsibilities

for preparing the Annual Audited Financial Statements
The Companies Act, 1965 requires Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company for the financial year. In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for the adoption of suitable accounting policies that comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965, the MASB Approved Accounting Standards in Malaysia for Entities Other than Private Entities and the Bank Negara Malaysia Guidelines. The Directors are also responsible to ensure their consistent use in the financial statements, supported where necessary by reasonable and prudent judgements. The Directors hereby confirm that suitable accounting policies have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements. The Directors also confirm that the Company maintains adequate accounting records and an effective system of internal control to safeguard the assets of the Group and the Company and prevent and detect fraud or any other irregularities.
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Directors Report
The Directors present their report together with the audited financial statements of the Group and of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2012.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the Company are investment holding and provision of management services to the subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are commercial banking and financing, Islamic banking, investment banking including provision of stockbroking services, unit trusts and fund management, and the provision of related financial services. There have been no significant changes in the nature of the principal activities during the financial year.
RESULTS
Profit before taxation and zakat Taxation and zakat Net profit after taxation and zakat Attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests Net profit after taxation and zakat Group RM000 643,603 (163,764) 479,839 479,355 484 479,839 Company RM000 260,884 (61,095) 199,789 199,789 199,789
RESERVES AND PROVISIONS

There were no material transfers to or from reserves or provisions during the financial year other than as disclosed in the financial statements.
DIVIDENDS
The amount of dividends declared and paid by the Company since 31 March 2011 were as follows: (i) (ii) First interim dividend of 5.6 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, in respect of financial year ended 31 March 2012, was paid on 26 August 2011 Second interim dividend of 7.7 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, in respect of financial year ended 31 March 2012, was paid on 28 February 2012 RM000
85,705
117,495 203,200
Dividends paid on the shares held in Trust pursuant to the Companys ESS which are classified as shares held for ESS are not accounted for in the total equity. An amount of RM988,000 and RM1,709,000 being dividends paid for those shares were added back to the appropriation of retained profits in respect of the first and second interim dividends respectively. With the above-mentioned two (2) interim dividends paid, the Directors do not recommend the payment of any final dividend in respect of the current financial year.
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EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME
The Alliance Financial Group Berhad Employees Share Scheme (ESS) is governed by the Bye-Laws approved by the shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 August 2007. The ESS which comprises the Share Option Plan, the Share Grant Plan and the Share Save Plan took effect on 3 December 2007 and is in force for a period of 10 years. On 22 July 2011, the Company offered/awarded the following share options and share grants to Directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries who have met the criteria of eligibility for the participation in the ESS: (i) (ii) 9,764,000 share options under the Share Option Plan at an option price of RM3.58 per share which will be vested subject to the achievement of performance conditions. 2,127,600 share grants under the Share Grant Plan. The first 50% of the share grants are to be vested at the end of the second year and the remaining 50% of the share grants are to be vested at the end of the third year from the date on which an award is made.
There were no share options offered under the Share Save Plan during the financial year. The salient features of the ESS are disclosed in Note 30 to the financial statements. Save for the Group Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, none of the other Directors of the Company were offered/awarded any share options/share grants during the financial year. Details of share options/share grants offered/awarded to Directors are disclosed in the section on Directors Interest in this report.
SHARES HELD FOR EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME

During the financial year ended 31 March 2012, the Trustee of the ESS had purchased 8,266,200 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each from the open market at an average price of RM3.46 per share. The total consideration for the purchase including transaction costs was RM28,637,996. The shares purchased are being held in trust by the Trustee of the ESS in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 3 December 2007. During the financial year ended 31 March 2012, 1,428,150 shares have been vested and transferred from the Trustee to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with the terms under the Share Grant Plan of the ESS. As at 31 March 2012, the Trustee of the ESS held 24,466,800 ordinary shares representing 1.58% of the issued and paid-up capital of the Company. Such shares are held at a carrying amount of RM68,194,175 and further relevant details are disclosed in Note 29 to the financial statements.
BUSINESS REVIEW FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED (FYE) 31 MARCH 2012

For the twelve months ended 31 March 2012, the Groups profit before tax grew 16.4%, from RM553.1 million in the previous financial year to RM643.6 million. After setting aside taxation, the Groups net profit rose by 17.3% to RM479.8 million. Arising from this improvement in profits, the Groups return on equity rose to 13.6% (FY2011: 13.0%) and earnings per share to 31.5 sen (FY2011: 26.7 sen). The Group paid a higher total net dividend of 13.3 sen in FY2012, compared with 7.0 sen in the previous year. Net interest income, including income from Islamic banking operations, however, grew by 3.0% to RM930.2 million, despite the 11.3% growth in loans and financing. This was due to the further contraction in the net interest margin to 2.51% (FY2011: 2.69%) arising from the full year impact of the rise in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) in 2010 and May 2011, as well as several increases in Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) during the year. The non-interest income ratio improved further to 26.8% (FY2011: 20.8%) driven by trading in investment securities, treasury sales, transaction banking and wealth management. The cost to income ratio dropped to 47.3% (FY2011: 48.3%) due to more effective cost management, as the Group continued to focus on streamlining of business operations to improve productivity and efficiency. As deposits had expanded at a relatively faster rate of 13.4% to RM32.1 billion, compared to the loans growth at 11.3%, the Groups loans to deposits ratio remained healthy at 77.8% (FY2011: 78.8%). Reflecting the disciplined approach in credit risk management and collection processes, the Groups gross impaired loans ratio improved further to 2.4% (FY2011: 3.3%), and the overall asset quality remains better than the industry average. The gross impaired loan loss coverage ratio, has risen to 108.5% (FY2011: 90.1%), as the Group has set aside collective provisions under Bank Negara Malaysias transitional provision for FRS 139 adoption. The Group also remains well capitalized with a risk-weighted capital ratio (RWCR) standing at 15.2%, well above the minimum requirement of 8%. During the year, the Group had continued with its investments to upgrade technology and infrastructure, as well as its human capital, to support the on-going business expansion, and further enhance the Groups competitiveness in the financial services industry.
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS FOR FYE 31 MARCH 2013
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected a 4% to 5% growth in the real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 amidst a more challenging external environment. This is based on expectations of the timely and full implementation of the Economic Transformation Program and other measures announced in the 2012 Budget. Further, BNM is also expected to maintain an accommodative monetary policy to facilitate economic growth, while responding to global developments and managing the risks of inflation.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR FYE 31 MARCH 2013

Against this background of moderate GDP growth, the Group expects demand for financing and non-interest income business activities to be sustained. The Group will continue to focus on existing business opportunities in Consumer Banking and Business Banking, while enhancing Treasury and Transaction Banking and developing the Wealth Management and Investment Banking business. The Groups priority will be on growing revenue, managing asset quality, enhancing its human capital, improving productivity, and building the balance sheet for sustainable growth. The Group expects to deliver a satisfactory performance for the next financial year ending March 2013.
RATING BY EXTERNAL RATING AGENCY

The banking subsidiary, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (ABMB) is rated by Rating Agency Malaysia Berhad (RAM). Based on RAMs rating in November 2011, ABMBs short-term and long-term ratings are reaffirmed at P1 and A1 respectively. RAM has classified these rating categories as follows: P1 - Financial institutions in this category have superior capacities for timely payments of obligations. A1 - Financial institutions rated in this category are adjudged to offer adequate safety for timely payments of financial obligations. This level of rating indicates financial institutions with adequate credit profiles, but which possess one or more problem areas, giving rise to the possibility of future riskiness. Financial institutions rated in this category have generally performed at industry average and are considered to be more vulnerable to changes in economic conditions than those rated in the higher categories.
DIRECTORS
The names of the Directors of the Company in office since the date of the last report and at the date of this report are: Datuk Oh Chong Peng Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee Tan Yuen Fah Stephen Geh Sim Whye Megat Dziauddin Bin Megat Mahmud Kung Beng Hong Ou Shian Waei Sng Seow Wah Lee Ah Boon Phoon Siew Heng
(appointed on 18 April 2012) (resigned on 18 April 2012)
DIRECTORS BENEFITS
Neither at the end of the financial year, nor at any time during that year, did there subsist any arrangement to which the Company was a party, whereby the Directors might acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares in, or debentures of, the Company or any other body corporate, other than those arising from the share options and share grants under the ESS. Since the end of the previous financial year, no Director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than benefits included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by the Directors or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the Company or related corporations as shown in Note 35(b) and Note 48(c) to the financial statements of the Company or financial statements of related corporations) by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with any Director or with a firm of which the Director is a member, or with a company in which the Director has a substantial financial interest.
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DIRECTORS INTERESTS
According to the Register of Directors Shareholdings, the interests of Directors in office at the end of the financial year in shares, share options and share grants in the Company were as follows: The Company Megat Dziauddin Bin Megat Mahmud - Direct Sng Seow Wah - Direct Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee - Indirect (held through spouse, Datin Teh Yew Kheng) Sng Seow Wah Sng Seow Wah 3,000 35,000 105,800 3,000 105,800 35,000 Number of Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 Each 1.4.2011 Acquired Sold 31.3.2012
Number of Options Over Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 Each Exercise price RM 3.15 3.58 1.4.2011 835,300 Offered 1,279,900
#
Vested
Exercised
Lapsed
31.3.2012 835,300 # 1,279,900
# Subject to the achievement of performance conditions. Sng Seow Wah Sng Seow Wah Number of Grants Over Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 Each Date of grant 23 September 2010 28 July 2011 1.4.2011 133,700 Awarded 174,400 * Vested 31.3.2012 133,700 * 174,400
* The first 50% of the share grants are to be vested at the end of the second year and the remaining 50% of the share grants are to be vested at the end of the third year from the date on which an award is made. Further details are as disclosed in Note 30 to the financial statements. By virtue of their shareholdings in the Company, the above Directors are deemed to have beneficial interests in the shares of the subsidiary companies of the Company. None of the other Directors in office at the end of the financial year had any interest in shares, share options and share grants in the Company or its related corporations during the financial year.
SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the issued and paid-up capital of the Company during the financial year.
BAD AND DOUBTFUL DEBTS

Before the financial statements of the Group and of the Company were made out, the Directors took reasonable steps to ascertain that proper action had been taken in relation to the writing off of bad debts and the making of allowance for doubtful debts and satisfied themselves that all known bad debts had been written off and that adequate allowance had been made for doubtful debts. At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances which would render the amount written off for bad debts or the amount of the allowance for doubtful debts in the financial statements of the Group and of the Company inadequate to any substantial extent.
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CURRENT ASSETS
Before the financial statements of the Group and of the Company were made out, the Directors took reasonable steps to ensure that any current assets which were unlikely to realise their value as shown in the accounting records in the ordinary course of business had been written down to an amount which they might be expected so to realise. At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances which would render the values attributed to the current assets in the financial statements of the Group and of the Company misleading.
VALUATION METHOD
At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances which have arisen which would render adherence to the existing method of valuation of assets or liabilities of the Group and of the Company misleading or inappropriate.
CONTINGENT AND OTHER LIABILITIES

At the date of this report, there does not exist: (i) (ii) any charge on the assets of the Group and of the Company which has arisen since the end of the financial year which secures the liabilities of any other person; or any contingent liability in respect of the Group and of the Company which has arisen since the end of the financial year other than in the ordinary course of business.
No contingent or other liability of the Group and of the Company has become enforceable or is likely to become enforceable within the period of twelve months after the end of the financial year which, in the opinion of the Directors, will or may affect the ability of the Group or of the Company to meet their obligations as and when they fall due.
CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances, not otherwise dealt with in this report or financial statements of the Group and of the Company, which would render any amount stated in the financial statements misleading.
ITEMS OF AN UNUSUAL NATURE

In the opinion of the Directors: (i) (ii) the results of the operations of the Group and of the Company during the financial year were not substantially affected by any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature; and there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature which is likely to affect substantially the results of the operations of the Group and of the Company for the financial year in which this report is made.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR

The significant events during the financial year are disclosed in Note 51 to the financial statements.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There were no material events subsequent to the end of the financial reporting period that require disclosure or adjustment to the financial statements.
COMPLIANCE WITH BANK NEGARA MALAYSIAS EXPECTATIONS ON FINANCIAL REPORTING

In the preparation of the financial statements, the Directors have taken reasonable steps to ensure that Bank Negara Malaysias expectations on financial reporting have been complied with, including those as set out in Guidelines on Financial Reporting for Financial Institutions and the Guidelines on Classification and Impairment Provisions for Loans/Financing.
AUDITORS
The auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, have expressed their willingness to continue in office. Signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors dated 30 May 2012.
Datuk Oh Chong Peng Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee
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Statement by Directors
Pursuant to Section 169(15) of the Companies Act, 1965
We, Datuk Oh Chong Peng and Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee, being two of the Directors of Alliance Financial Group Berhad, do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Directors, the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 90 to 186 are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965 and the MASB Approved Accounting Standards in Malaysia for Entities Other than Private Entities and Bank Negara Malaysia Guidelines, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 31 March 2012 and of the results and the cash flows of the Group and of the Company for the financial year then ended. The information set out in Note 54 to the financial statements have been complied in accordance with the Guidance of Special Matter No. 1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits or Losses in the Context of Disclosures Pursuant to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Listing Requirements, issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors dated 30 May 2012.
Datuk Oh Chong Peng Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee
Statutory Declaration
Pursuant to Section 169(16) of the Companies Act, 1965
I, Lee Eng Leong, being the officer primarily responsible for the financial management of Alliance Financial Group Berhad, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 90 to 186 are in my opinion correct, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act, 1960. Subscribed and solemnly declared by the abovenamed Lee Eng Leong at Kuala Lumpur in the Federal Territory on 30 May 2012.
Lee Eng Leong
Before me,
Sivanason a/l Marimuthu Commissioner for Oaths Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30 May 2012
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Independent Auditors Report

to the Members of Alliance Financial Group Berhad (Incorporated in Malaysia)
Report on the financial statements
We have audited the financial statements of Alliance Financial Group Berhad on pages 90 to 185 which comprise the statements of financial position as at 31 March 2012 of the Group and of the Company, and the statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group and of the Company for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on Note 1 to Note 53. Directors responsibility for the financial statements The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with the MASB Approved Accounting Standards in Malaysia for Entities Other than Private Entities, the Companies Act, 1965 and Bank Negara Malaysia Guidelines, and for such internal control as the Directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entitys preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements have been properly drawn up in accordance with the MASB Approved Accounting Standards in Malaysia for Entities Other than Private Entities, the Companies Act, 1965 and Bank Negara Malaysia Guidelines so as to give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group and of the Company as at 31 March 2012 and of their financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia, we also report the following: (a) (b) In our opinion, the accounting and other records and the registers required by the Act to be kept by the Company and its subsidiaries have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Act. We are satisfied that the financial statements of the subsidiaries that have been consolidated with the Companys financial statements are in form and content appropriate and proper for the purposes of the preparation of the financial statements of the Group and we have received satisfactory information and explanations required by us for those purposes. The audit reports on the financial statements of the subsidiaries did not contain any qualification and any adverse comment made under Section 174(3) of the Act.
(c)
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to the Members of Alliance Financial Group Berhad (Incorporated in Malaysia)
Other reporting responsibilities
The supplementary information set out in Note 54 on page 186 is disclosed to meet the requirement of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and is not part of the financial statements. The Directors are responsible for the preparation of the supplementary information in accordance with Guidance on Special Matter No. 1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits or Losses in the Context of Disclosure Pursuant to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Listing Requirements, as issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA Guidance) and the directive of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. In our opinion, the supplementary information is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the MIA Guidance and the directive of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
Other matters
This report is made solely to the members of the Company, as a body, in accordance with Section 174 of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of this report.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (No. AF: 1146) Chartered Accountants Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30 May 2012
Mohammad Faiz Bin Mohammad Azmi (No.2025/03/14 (J)) Chartered Accountant
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Statements of Financial Position

as at 31 March 2012
Note ASSETS Cash and short-term funds 3 Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions 4 Balances due from clients and brokers 5 Financial assets held-for-trading 6 Financial investments available-for-sale 7 Financial investments held-to-maturity 8 Derivative financial assets 9 Loans, advances and financing 10 Other assets 11 Tax recoverable Statutory deposits 12 Investments in subsidiaries 13 Investment in associate 14 Investment property 15 Property, plant and equipment 16 Intangible assets 17 Deferred tax assets 18 Non-current assets held for sale 53 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Deposits from customers 19 Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions 20 Balances due to clients and brokers 21 Bills and acceptances payable 22 Derivative financial liabilities 9 Amount due to Cagamas Berhad 23 Other liabilities 24 Subordinated obligations 25 Long term borrowings 26 Provision for taxation Deferred tax liabilities 18 TOTAL LIABILITIES Share capital Reserves Shares held for Employees Share Scheme 27 28 29 Group 2012 RM000 1,874,333 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 9,123,201 795,256 23,712 24,360,203 78,157 15,484 1,163,083 26,552 27,748 90,293 354,902 15,341 39,599,671 3,814 39,603,485 2011 RM000 914,038 100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,259,940 940,726 32,047 21,796,319 87,621 3,244 291,108 28,530 27,748 104,837 357,682 109,099 36,071,936 36,071,936 2012 RM000 6,501 19,315 269 462 1,777,505 516 300 1,804,868 1,804,868 Company 2011 RM000 46,858 605,700 219 799 1,777,489 285 284 2,431,634 2,431,634
32,130,962 2,161,005 74,915 178 26,241 22,044 870,807 611,615 7,372 23,012 35,928,151 1,548,106 2,190,517 (68,194) 3,670,429 4,905 3,675,334 39,603,485 18,741,373
28,345,647 1,952,200 86,743 111,159 33,347 125,776 811,890 600,000 601,272 40,507 6,792 32,715,333 1,548,106 1,847,175 (43,167) 3,352,114 4,489 3,356,603 36,071,936 15,909,028
4,354 4,354 1,548,106 320,602 (68,194) 1,800,514 1,800,514 1,804,868
1,529 601,272 602,801 1,548,106 323,894 (43,167) 1,828,833 1,828,833 2,431,634
CAPITAL AND RESERVES ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT Non-controlling interests TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 45
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Comprehensive Income

for the year ended 31 March 2012
Note Interest income Interest expense 31 32 Group 2012 RM000 1,328,122 (654,259) 673,863 256,329 930,192 320,182 1,250,374 (591,796) 658,578 (34,640) 21,643 645,581 (1,978) 643,603 (163,764) 479,839 2011 RM000 1,203,438 (533,176) 670,262 232,732 902,994 225,722 1,128,716 (544,900) 583,816 (33,309) 4,076 554,583 (1,470) 553,113 (143,962) 409,151 2012 RM000 12,947 (14,178) (1,231) (1,231) 267,198 265,967 (4,113) 261,854 (970) 260,884 260,884 (61,095) 199,789 Company 2011 RM000 18,214 (21,382) (3,168) (3,168) 147,844 144,676 (4,002) 140,674 (642) 140,032 140,032 (31,190) 108,842
Net interest income/(expense) Net income from Islamic banking business 33 Other operating income 34 Net income Other operating expenses 35 Operating profit before allowance Allowance for losses on loans, advances and financing and other losses 36 Write-back of/(allowance for) impairment 37 Operating profit after allowance Share of results of associate 14 Profit before taxation and zakat Taxation and zakat 38 Net profit after taxation and zakat Other comprehensive income: Revaluation reserve on financial investments available-for-sale - Net gain/(loss) from change in fair value - Transfer (to)/from deferred tax Other comprehensive income/(expense), net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Profit attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests Net profit after taxation and zakat Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests Total comprehensive income for the year Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent: Basic (sen) Diluted (sen)
85,531 (21,382) 64,149 543,988
(7,925) 1,981 (5,944) 403,207
199,789
108,842
479,355 484 479,839
409,202 (51) 409,151
199,789 199,789
108,842 108,842
543,504 484 543,988
403,258 (51) 403,207
199,789 199,789
108,842 108,842
39(a) 39(b)
31.5 31.4
26.7 26.7
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Attributable to Owners of the Parent Employees Share Profit Scheme Equalisation Share Share Statutory Capital Revaluation (ESS) Reserve Capital Premium Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve (PER) Group Note RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 Shares held Retained for ESS Profits Total RM000 RM000 RM000 Total Equity RM000 3,055,135 409,151 (5,944) 403,207 5,347 (107,086) 3,352,114 908,084 479,355 479,355 (55,761) 175 14,001 1,033 3,558 53 (68,194) 2,919 61 (203,200) (175) 1,131,283 3,352,114 479,355 64,149 543,504 (28,638) 6,649 (203,200) 3,670,429 4,489 4,489 484 484 (68) 4,905 3,356,603 3,356,603 479,839 64,149 543,988 (28,638) 6,649 (203,268) 3,675,334 (46,697) 3,485 45 (43,167) (43,167) (28,638) 908,084 390 631,114 409,202 409,202 (50,891) 25,355 (107,086) 3,050,595 409,202 (5,944) 403,258 5,347 (107,086) 4,540 (51) (51) NonControlling Interests RM000 493,477 50,891 544,368 544,368 55,761 600,129 7,013 132,769 (3,558) (53) (2,919) (61) 7,013 68,620 64,149 64,149 13,768 6,649 1,033 7,013 68,620 13,768 1,033 (390) (3,485) (45) 7,013 74,564 (5,944) (5,944) 12,341 5,347 26,388 (25,355)
1,548,106
304,289
At 1 April 2010 Net profit/ (loss) after taxation and zakat Other comprehensive expense Total comprehensive (expense)/income Transfer to statutory reserve Transfer to PER Share-based payment under ESS Dividends paid to shareholders 40 ESS shares vested to: - employees of subsidiaries - own employees Transfer of ESS shares purchase price difference on shares vested
At 31 March 2011
1,548,106
304,289
1,548,106
304,289
At 1 April 2011 Net profit after taxation and zakat Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Transfer to statutory reserve Purchase of shares pursuant to ESS 29 Share-based payment under ESS Transfer to retained profits on shares lapsed: - employees of subsidiaries - own employees Dividends paid to shareholders 40 ESS shares vested to: - employees of subsidiaries - own employees Transfer of ESS shares purchase price difference on shares vested
At 31 March 2012
1,548,106
304,289
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Equity

Non-Distributable Employees Share Scheme Share Share (ESS) Capital Premium Reserve Company Note RM000 RM000 RM000 At 1 April 2010 Net profit after taxation Share-based payment under ESS Dividends paid to shareholders 40 ESS recharge amount received from subsidiaries ESS shares vested to: - employees of subsidiaries - owned employees Transfer of ESS shares purchase price difference on shares vested At 31 March 2011 At 1 April 2011 Net profit after taxation Purchase of shares pursuant to ESS Share-based payment under ESS Transfer to retained profits on shares lapsed: - employees of subsidiaries - own employees Dividends paid to shareholders 40 ESS recharge amount received from subsidiaries ESS shares vested to: - employees of subsidiaries - owned employees Transfer of ESS shares purchase price difference on shares vested At 31 March 2012 1,548,106 304,289 12,341 5,347 (3,485) (45) <Distributable> Shares held for ESS RM000 (46,697) 3,485 45
Retained Profits RM000 3,691 108,842 (107,086)
Total Equity RM000 1,821,730 108,842 5,347 (107,086) 3,485 (3,485)
1,548,106 1,548,106 1,548,106
304,289 304,289 304,289
(390) 13,768 13,768 6,649 (2,919) (61) (3,558) (53) 175 14,001
(43,167) (43,167) (28,638) 3,558 53 (68,194)
390 5,837 5,837 199,789 61 (203,200) (175) 2,312
1,828,833 1,828,833 199,789 (28,638) 6,649 (2,919) (203,200) 3,558 (3,558) 1,800,514
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before taxation and zakat Adjustments for: Accretion of discount less amortisation of premium of financial investments Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Dividends from financial investments available-for-sale (Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Loss on disposal of foreclosed properties Net gain from redemption of financial investments held-to-maturity Net gain from sale of financial assets held-for-trading Net gain from sale of financial investments available-for-sale Unrealised loss/(gain) on revaluation of financial assets held-for-trading Unrealised gain on revaluation of derivative instruments Interest expense on subordinated obligations Interest expense on long term borrowings Interest income from financial investments held-to-maturity Interest income from financial investments available-for-sale Interest income from financial investments held-for-trading Allowance for loan, advances and financing (net of recoveries) Allowance for other assets (Write-back of)/allowances for commitments and contingencies Net write-back of financial investments available-for-sale Net write-back of financial investments held-to-maturity Impairment for property, plant and equipment Amortisation of computer software Share options/grants under ESS Property, plant and equipment written off Computer software written off Share of results of associate Loss on liquidation of subsidiaries Operating profit before working capital changes Changes in working capital: Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Bills and acceptances payable Balances due from clients and brokers Other liabilities Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Financial assets held-for-trading Loans, advances and financing Other assets Statutory deposits with Bank Negara Malaysia Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Cash generated from operations Taxes and zakat paid Net cash generated from operating activities 643,603 (94,369) 29,374 (10,229) (200) 20 (16,831) (3,699) (47,408) 185 (1,572) 34,513 14,178 (22,751) (253,237) (3,862) 89,744 6,280 (4,210) (22,759) (344) 1,460 18,239 6,649 2,046 841 1,978 367,639 3,785,315 208,805 (110,981) 22,085 75,641 2,515 460,685 (2,653,628) 1,672 (871,975) (103,732) 1,184,041 (120,533) 1,063,508 553,113 (82,179) 39,592 (3,705) 329 38 (3) (417) (3,509) (256) (4,149) 36,540 21,382 (30,682) (206,340) (1,044) 103,804 4,801 59 (585) (3,491) 14,420 5,347 3,399 1 1,470 7 447,942 4,636,994 (346,208) (427,191) 6,150 9,719 71,346 (1,909,800) (1,146,201) (22,322) (32,602) 97,699 1,385,526 (118,616) 1,266,910 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Dividends received from financial instruments available-for-sale Interest received from financial investments held-to-maturity Interest received from financial investments available-for-sale Interest received from financial investments held-for-trading Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of computer software Purchase of shares held for ESS Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of computer software Proceeds from disposal of foreclosed properties Proceeds from redemption and maturity of financial investments held-to-maturity (net of purchase) Proceeds from disposal of financial investments available-for-sale (net of purchase) Acquisition of investment in an associate Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Redemptions of subordinated bonds Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes Interest paid on subordinated obligations Repayment of long term borrowings Interest paid on long term borrowings Dividends paid to non-controlling interests Dividends paid to shareholders of the Company Net cash used in financing activities NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following: Cash and short-term funds Less: Monies held in trust (Note 3) (600,000) 597,366 (32,778) (600,000) (15,450) (68) (203,200) (854,130) 975,301 826,534 1,801,835 (36,540) (21,808) (107,086) (165,434) (2,643,762) 3,470,296 826,534 10,219 22,751 253,237 3,862 (22,720) (16,300) (28,638) 770 4,285 218,950 319,507 765,923 3,657 30,682 206,340 1,044 (14,882) (10,400) 1,818 155 62 6,640 (3,940,354) (30,000) (3,745,238) 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
1,874,333 (72,498) 1,801,835
914,038 (87,504) 826,534
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before taxation Adjustments for: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Interest income from deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Interest expense on long term borrowings Write-back of impairment in subsidiary Allowance for impairment losses on amount due from subsidiaries Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Share options/grants under ESS Gross dividend income from subsidiary Operating profit/(loss) before working capital changes Changes in working capital: Receivables Payables Deposits Subsidiaries Cash generated from operations Taxes refunded Net cash generated from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest received from deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Purchase of shares held for ESS Purchase of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Dividend received ESS recharge amount received from subsidiaries Net cash generated from investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Dividends paid Repayment of long term borrowings Interest paid on long term borrowings Net cash used in financing activities NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following: Cash and short-term funds (203,200) (601,272) (14,178) (818,650) (40,357) 46,858 6,501 (107,086) (21,382) (128,468) 16,011 30,847 46,858 12,947 (28,638) (536) 93 204,324 3,558 191,748 18,214 114,846 3,485 136,545 260,884 103 (12,947) 14,178 970 109 6,649 (265,765) 4,181 (42) 2,472 586,385 (7,118) 585,878 667 586,545 140,032 76 (18,214) 21,382 (5,962) 642 5,347 (146,462) (3,159) 26 (394) 10,906 (120) 7,259 675 7,934 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
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Notes to the Financial Statements

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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Company is a public limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in Malaysia, and is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The registered office of the Company is located at 3rd Floor, Menara Multi-Purpose, Capital Square, No. 8, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The principal activities of the Company are investment holding and provision of management services to the subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are commercial banking and financing, Islamic banking, investment banking including provision of stockbroking services, unit trusts and fund management, and the provision of related financial services. There have been no significant changes in the nature of the principal activities during the financial year. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 30 May 2012.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Group are consistent with those adopted in the annual audited financial statements for the previous financial year, unless otherwise stated. Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations that are effective The new accounting standards, amendments and improvements to published standards and interpretations that are effective for the Groups financial year beginning on or after 1 April 2011 are as follows: Revised FRS 1 First-time Adoption of Financial Reporting Standards Revised FRS 3 Business Combinations Revised FRS 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements Amendment to FRS 2 Share-based Payment: Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions Amendment to FRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments Amendment to FRS 1 First-time Adoption of Financial Reporting Standards Amendment to FRS 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation - Classification of Rights Issue Amendment to IC Interpretation 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives IC Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease IC Interpretation 12 Service Concession Arrangements IC Interpretation 16 Hedges of A Net Investment In A Foreign Operation IC Interpretation 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners IC Interpretation 18 Transfer of Assets From Customers Improvements to FRSs (2010) Other than the adoption of Amendment to FRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments which will impact the disclosure requirement of fair value measurement by level of a fair value measurement hierarchy, the adoption of the other revised accounting standards, amendments and improvements to published standards and interpretations are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group and the Company.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contd)
Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are applicable to the Group but not yet effective The Group will apply the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations in the following period: Financial year beginning on/after 1 April 2012 In the next financial year, the Group will be adopting the new IFRS-compliant framework, Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS). MFRS 1 First-time adoption of MFRS provides for certain optional exemptions and certain mandatory exceptions for first-time MFRS adopters. (i) MFRS 139 Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement - Bank Negara Malaysia has removed the transitional provision for banking institutions on loan impairment assessment and provisioning to comply with the FRS 139 requirements. The application of this standard will have impact on the basis used in assessing loan impairment on collective basis and impact on the financial statements are currently still being assessed by the Group. The revised MFRS 124 Related Party Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2012) removes the exemption to disclose transactions between government-related entities and the government, and all other government-related entities. The following new disclosures are now required for government related entities: - The name of the government and the nature of their relationship; - The nature and amount of each individually significant transactions; and - The extent of any collectively significant transactions, qualitatively or quantitatively. The application of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group. (iii) Amendment to MFRS 112 Income taxes (effective from 1 January 2012) introduces an exception to the existing principle for the measurement of deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on investment property measured at fair value. MFRS 112 currently requires an entity to measure the deferred tax relating to an asset depending on whether the entity expects to recover the carrying amount of the asset through use or sale. It can be difficult and subjective to assess whether recovery will be through use or through sale when the asset is measured using the fair value model in FRS 140 Investment property. As a result of the amendments, IC Interpretation 121 Income taxes - recovery of revalued non-depreciable assets will no longer apply to investment properties carried at fair value. The amendment also incorporate into MFRS 112 the remaining guidance previously contained in IC Interpretation 121 which is withdrawn. The application of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group. IC Interpretation 19 Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments (effective from 1 July 2011) provides clarification when an entity renegotiates the terms of a financial liability with its creditor and the creditor agrees to accept the entitys shares or other equity instruments to settle the financial liability fully or partially. A gain or loss, being the difference between the carrying value of the financial liability and the fair value of the equity instruments issued, shall be recognised in profit or loss. Entities are no longer permitted to reclassify the carrying value of the existing financial liability into equity with no gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. The application of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group. Amendment to MFRS 1 First time adoption on fixed dates and hyperinflation (effective from 1 July 2011) includes two changes to MFRS 1. The first replaces references to a fixed date of 1 January 2004 with the date of transition to MFRSs, thus eliminating the need for entities adopting MFRSs for the first time to restate de-recognition transactions that occurred before the date of transition to MFRSs. The second amendment provides guidance on how an entity should resume presenting financial statements in accordance with MFRSs after a period when the entity was unable to comply with MFRSs because its functional currency was subject to severe hyperinflation. Amendment to MFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures on transfers of financial assets (effective from 1 July 2011) promotes transparency in the reporting of transfer transactions and improve users understanding of the risk exposures relating to transfers of financial assets and the effect of those risks on an entitys financial position, particularly those involving securitisation of financial assets.
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Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are applicable to the Group but not yet effective (contd) The Group will apply the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations in the following period: (contd) Financial year beginning on/after 1 April 2013 A brief discussion of the significant new FRSs that have been issued is set out below. Due to the complexity of these new FRSs and their proposed changes, the financial effects of their adoption are currently still being assessed by the Group. (i) MFRS 9 Financial instruments - classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities (effective from 1 January 2015) replaces the multiple classification and measurement models in MFRS 139 with a single model that has only two classification categories: amortised cost and fair value. The basis of classification depends on the entitys business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. The accounting and presentation for financial liabilities and for de-recognising financial instruments has been relocated from MFRS 139, without change, except for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). Entities with financial liabilities designated at FVTPL recognise changes in the fair value due to changes in the liabilitys credit risk directly in other comprehensive income (OCI). There is no subsequent recycling of the amounts in OCI to profit or loss, but accumulated gains or losses may be transferred within equity. The guidance in MFRS 139 on impairment of financial assets and hedge accounting continues to apply. MFRS 7 requires disclosures on transition from MFRS 139 to MFRS 9. MFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements (effective from 1 January 2013) changes the definition of control. An investor controls an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. It establishes control as the basis for determining which entities are consolidated in the consolidated financial statements and sets out the accounting requirements for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. It replaces all the guidance on control and consolidation in MFRS 127 Consolidated and separate financial statements and IC Interpretation 112 Consolidation special purpose entities. MFRS 11 Joint arrangements (effective from 1 January 2013) requires a party to a joint arrangement to determine the type of joint arrangement in which it is involved by assessing its rights and obligations arising from the arrangement, rather than its legal form. There are two types of joint arrangement: joint operations and joint ventures. Joint operations arise where a joint operator has rights to the assets and obligations relating to the arrangement and hence accounts for its interest in assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Joint ventures arise where the joint operator has rights to the net assets of the arrangement and hence equity accounts for its interest. Proportional consolidation of joint ventures is no longer allowed. MFRS 12 Disclosures of interests in other entities (effective from 1 January 2013) sets out the required disclosures for entities reporting under the two new standards, MFRS 10 and MFRS 11, and replaces the disclosure requirements currently found in MFRS 128 Investments in associates. It requires entities to disclose information that helps financial statement readers to evaluate the nature, risks and financial effects associated with the entitys interests in subsidiaries, associates, joint arrangements and unconsolidated structured entities. MFRS 13 Fair value measurement (effective from 1 January 2013) aims to improve consistency and reduce complexity by providing a precise definition of fair value and a single source of fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for use across MFRSs. The requirements do not extend the use of fair value accounting but provide guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already required or permitted by other standards. The enhanced disclosure requirements are similar to those in MFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures, but apply to all assets and liabilities measured at fair value, not just financial ones. The revised MFRS 127 Separate financial statements (effective from 1 January 2013) includes the provisions on separate financial statements that are left after the control provisions of MFRS 127 have been included in the new MFRS 10.
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(vii) The revised MFRS 128 Investments in associates and joint ventures(effective from 1 January 2013) includes the requirements for joint ventures, as well as associates, to be equity accounted following the issue of MFRS 11. (viii) Amendment to MFRS 101 Presentation of items of other comprehensive income (effective from 1 July 2012) requires entities to separate items presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) in the statement of comprehensive income into two groups, based on whether or not they may be recycled to profit or loss in the future. The amendment does not address which items are presented in OCI.
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Standards, amendments to published standards and interpretations to existing standards that are applicable to the Group but not yet effective (contd) The Group will apply the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations in the following period: (contd) Financial year beginning on/after 1 April 2013 (contd) (ix) Amendment to MFRS 119 Employee benefits (effective from 1 January 2013) makes significant changes to the recognition and measurement of defined benefit pension expense and termination benefits, and to the disclosures for all employee benefits. Actuarial gains and losses will no longer be deferred using the corridor approach. MFRS 119 shall be withdrawn on application of this amendment. Amendment to MFRS 132 Financial instruments: Presentation (effective from 1 January 2014) does not change the current offsetting model in MFRS 132. It clarifies the meaning of currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off that the right of set-off must be available today (not contingent on a future event) and legally enforceable for all counterparties in the normal course of business. It clarifies that some gross settlement mechanisms with features that are effectively equivalent to net settlement will satisfy the MFRS 132 offsetting criteria. Amendment to MFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2013) requires more extensive disclosures focusing on quantitative information about recognised financial instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position and those that are subject to master netting or similar arrangements irrespective of whether they are offset. Basis of Preparation The financial statements of the Group and Company have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965, Financial Reporting Standards, the MASB Approved Accounting Standards in Malaysia for Entities Other than Private Entities and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Guidelines. The financial statements of the Group and the Company have also been prepared under the historical cost convention, except as disclosed in this summary of significant accounting policies. The financial statements incorporate all activities relating to the Islamic banking business which have been undertaken by the Group. Islamic banking business refers generally to the acceptance of deposits and granting of financing under the Shariah principles. The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and all numbers are rounded to the nearest thousand (RM000), unless otherwise stated. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Financial Reporting Standards and BNM Guidelines requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. It also requires Directors to exercise their judgement in the process of applying the Group and Companys accounting policies. Although these estimates and judgement are based on the Directors best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are described in the following notes: (i) Annual testing for impairment of goodwill (Note 17) - the measurement of the recoverable amount of cash-generating units are determined based on the value-in-use method, which requires the use of estimates for cash flow projections approved by management covering a 5-year period, estimated growth rates for cash flows beyond the fifth year are extrapolated in perpetuity and discount rates are applied to the cash flow projections. Allowance for losses on loans, advances and financing and other losses (Note 36) - the Group make allowance for losses on loans, advances and financing based on assessment of recoverability. Whilst management is guided by the relevant BNM guidelines and accounting standards, management makes judgement on the future and other key factors in respect of the estimation of the amount and timing of the cash flows in assessing allowance for impairment of loans, advances and financing. Among the factors considered are the Groups aggregate exposure to the borrowers, the net realisable value of the underlying collateral value, the viability of the customers business model, the capacity to generate sufficient cash flows to service debt obligations and the aggregate amount and ranking of all other creditor claims.
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(b) Economic Entities in the Group (i) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at the end of the reporting period. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company. Subsidiaries are consolidated using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. The cost of acquisition is measured as fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Upon the adoption of the revised FRS 3 and FRS 127, acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Prior to adoption of the revised FRS 3 and FRS 127, acquisition-related costs were included as part of the cost of business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Groups share of the identifiable net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is reflected as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the gain is recognised directly in the statement of comprehensive income. Non-controlling interests represents the portion of profit or loss and net assets of a subsidiary attributable to equity interests that are not owned, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, by the parent. It is measured at the minorities share of the fair value of the subsidiaries identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition date and the minorities share of changes in the subsidiaries equity since that date. At the end of the reporting period, non-controlling interests consists of amount calculated on the date of business combination to the Group and its share of changes in the subsidiaries equity since the date of business combination. Upon adoption of the revised FRS 3 and FRS 127, all earnings and losses of the subsidiaries are attributed to the parent and the non-controlling interest, even if the attribution of losses to the non-controlling interests results in a debit balance in the shareholders equity. Profit or loss attribution to non-controlling interest for prior years is not restated. As a consequence, no adjustments were necessary to any of the amounts previously recognised in the financial statements. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated. This may indicate an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policy of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. The gain or loss on disposal of a subsidiary is the difference between net disposal proceeds and the Groups share of its net assets as of the date of disposal including the cumulative amount of any exchange differences that relate to the subsidiary is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income attributable to the parent. Associates Associates are those corporations, partnerships or other entities in which the Group exercises significant influence, but which it does not control, generally accompanying a shareholding of between 20% and 50% of voting rights. Significant influence is the power to participate in financial and operating policy decisions of associates but not power to exercise control over those policies. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are initially recognised at cost. The Groups investment in associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated impairment.
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(b) Economic Entities in the Group (contd) (ii) Associates (contd) The Groups share of its associates post-acquisition profits or losses is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in other comprehensive income. The cumulative postacquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. If the Groups share of losses of an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Group discontinues recognising its share of future losses. The interest in an associate is the carrying of the investment in the associate under the equity method together with any long term interests that, in substance, form part of the Groups net investment in the associate. After the Groups interest is reduced to zero, additional losses are provided for, and a liability is recognised, only to the extent that the investor has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. If the associate subsequently reports profits, the Group resumes recognising its share of those profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of losses not recognised. Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Groups interest in the associates, unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence on impairment of the asset transferred. Where necessary, in applying the equity method, adjustments are made to the financial statements of associates to ensure consistency of accounting policies with those of the Group. The most recent available audited financial statements of the associates are used by the Group in applying the equity method. Where the dates of the audited financial statements used are not coterminous with those of the Group, the share of results is arrived at from the last audited financial statements available and management financial statements to the end of the accounting period. Uniform accounting policies are adopted for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.
(iii) Changes in ownership interests Upon adoption of the revised FRS 127, when the Group ceases to have control, joint control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is re-measured to its fair value with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. This fair value is its fair value on initial recognition as a financial asset in accordance with FRS 139. Any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.
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Investments in Subsidiaries and Associate In the Companys separate financial statements, investments in subsidiaries and associate are carried at cost less accumulated impairment. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(v). On disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associate, the difference between disposal proceeds and the carrying amounts of the investments are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Intangible Assets (i) Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of subsidiaries over the fair value of the Groups share of the identifiable net assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment, if any. Goodwill is no longer amortised. Instead it is allocated to cash-generating units which are expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. Each cash-generating unit represents the lowest level at which the goodwill is monitored and is not larger than a reportable business segment. The carrying amount of goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(iv). Computer Software Acquired computer software licenses are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring the specific software to use. The costs are amortised over their useful lives of five years and are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment, if any. Computer software is assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that it may be impaired. The amortisation period and amortisation method are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(v).
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(d) Intangible Assets (contd) (ii) Computer Software (contd) Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as expenses as incurred. Costs that are directly associated with the production of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group, and that will probably generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one year, are recognised as intangible assets. These costs include software development employee costs and appropriate portion of relevant overheads.
(iii) Other non-financial assets Intangible assets acquired separately are measured at cost on initial recognition. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair values as at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic useful lives and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised but tested for impairment annually or more frequently if the events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The useful life of an intangible asset with an indefinite life is also reviewed annually to determine whether the useful assessment continues to be supportable.
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Financial Assets The Group allocates financial assets to the following categories: loans, advances and financing; financial assets held-for-trading; financial investments available-for-sale; and financial investments held-to-maturity. Management determines the classification of its financial instruments at initial recognition. The policy of the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j). (i) Loans, advances and financing Loans, advances and financing are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in the active market. Loans, advances and financing are initially recognised at fair value which is the cash consideration to originate or purchase the loan including any transaction costs and measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment allowance. An uncollectible loan, advance and financing or portion of a loan, advance and financing classified as bad is written off after taking into consideration the realisable value of collateral, if any, when in the judgement of the management, there is no prospect of recovery. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets classified in this category consist of financial assets held-for-trading. Financial asset is classified as held-for-trading if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term or it is part of a portion of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking. Financial assets held-for-trading are stated at fair value and any gain or loss arising from a change in their fair values and the derecognition of financial assets held-for-trading are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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(e) Financial Assets (contd) (iii) Financial investments held-to-maturity Financial investments held-to-maturity are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity that the Group have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Financial investments held-to-maturity are measured at amortised cost based on the effective yield method. Amortisation of premium, accretion of discount and impairment as well as gain or loss arising from derecognition of financial investments held-to-maturity are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Any sale or reclassification of more than an insignificant amount of financial investments held-to-maturity not close to their maturity would result in the reclassification of all financial investments held-to-maturity to financial investments available-for-sale, and prevents the Group from classifying the similar class of financial instruments as financial investments held-to-maturity for the current and following two (2) financial years. Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments available-for-sale are financial assets that are not classified as held-for-trading or held-to-maturity. Financial investments available-for-sale are measured at fair value. The return and cost of the financial investments available-for-sale are credited and charged to the statement of comprehensive income using accreted/amortised cost based on effective yield method. Any gain or loss arising from a change in fair value after applying the accreted/amortised cost method are recognised directly in equity through the statement of changes in equity, until the financial asset is sold, collected, disposed of or impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity will be transferred to the statement of comprehensive income. Reclassification of financial assets The Group may choose to reclassify non-derivative assets out from the held-for-trading category, in rare circumstances, where the financial assets are no longer held for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the short term. In addition, the Group may also choose to reclassify financial assets that would meet the definition of loans and receivables out of the held-for-trading or available-for-sale categories if the Group have the intention and ability to hold the financial asset for the foreseeable future or until maturity. Reclassifications are made at fair value as at the reclassification date, whereby the fair value becomes the new cost or amortised cost, as applicable. Any fair value gains or losses previously recognised in the statement of comprehensive income is not reversed. As at reporting date, the Group have not made any such reclassifications of financial assets.
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(v)
(f)
Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities are initially recognised at the fair value of consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost. The Group does not have any non-derivative financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost include deposits from customers, deposits from banks and debt securities issued and other borrowed funds. Interest payables are now classified into the respective class of financial liabilities. Repurchase Agreements Financial instruments purchased under resale agreements are instruments which the Group have purchased with a commitment to resell at future dates. The commitment to resell the instruments are reflected as an asset in the statement of financial position. Conversely, obligations on financial instruments sold under repurchase agreements are instruments which the Group have sold from their portfolio, with a commitment to repurchase at future dates. Such financing transactions and the obligations to repurchase the instruments are reflected as a liability in the statement of financial position.
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(h) Investment Properties Investment properties are properties which are held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or both. Such property is initially measured at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment property is carried at cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(v). Freehold land has unlimited useful life and therefore, is not depreciated. Such property is derecognised when either it has been disposed and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gain or loss on the retirement or disposal is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the year in which they arise. Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation Property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment initially recognised includes its purchase price and any cost that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Subsequent costs are included in the assets carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are recognised as expenses in the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. When significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment. Subsequent to initial recognition, property, plant and equipment except for freehold land are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment, if any. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(v). Freehold land has an unlimited useful life and therefore is not depreciated. Other property, plant and equipment are depreciated on the straight-line basis to write off the cost of each asset to its residual value over the estimated useful life, summarised as follows: Buildings Office furniture and fixtures Motor vehicles Office equipment Renovations Computer equipment 2% 10% 10% - 16.6% 20% 20% 33.3%
(i)
The residual values, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end to ensure that the amount, method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the items of property, plant and equipment. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the net carrying amount is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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(j) Impairment of Assets The carrying amounts of the Groups assets except for deferred tax assets, are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there are any indications of impairment. If any such indications exist, the assets recoverable amount is estimated to determine the amount of impairment to be recognised. The policies on impairment of assets are summarised as follows: (i) Loans, advances and financing Loans, advances and financing of the Group are classified as impaired when they fulfill either of the following criteria: (a) (b) (c) principal or interest or both are past due for three (3) months or more; where a loan is in arrears for less than three (3) months, the loan exhibits indications of credit weaknesses; or where an impaired loan has been rescheduled or restructured, the loan will continue to be classified as impaired until repayments based on the revised and/or restructured terms have been observed continuously for a period of six (6) months.
For the determination of impairment, the Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a loss event) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. The criteria that the Group uses to determine that there is objective evidence of an impairment include: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor; a breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; it becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or winding up petition is served on the borrower, significant shareholder or significant guarantor; adverse Center Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) findings or unfavorable industry developments for that borrower; and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows including adverse changes in the repayment behavior of the borrower or downgrade of the borrowers credit ratings.
The Group first assesses individually whether objective evidence of impairment exists for all loans deemed to be individually significant, and individually or collectively for loans, advances and financing that are not individually significant. If it is determined that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed loan whether significant or not, the loan is then collectively assessed for impairment. If there is objective evidence that an impairment has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial assets original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralised financial asset reflects the cash flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is probable. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Interest income continues to be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purposes of measuring the impairment. The interest is recognised as interest income. For loans which are collectively assessed, the Groups collective assessment impairment allowance is maintained at a minimum of 1.5% of total outstanding loans, net of individual assessment impairment allowance. For margin balances of the stockbroking business, the accounts are classified as impaired when the closing market value of the counter(s) so financed has fallen below 130% of the outstanding balance, and 100% impairment allowance is made on the impaired accounts, net of collateral held, if any.
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(j) Impairment of Assets (contd) (ii) Financial investments held-to-maturity For financial investments held-to-maturity in which there are objective evidence of impairment, impairment is measured as the difference between the financial instruments carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. The amount of the impairment is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Subsequent reversals in the impairment is recognised when the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, to the extent that the financial instruments carrying amount does not exceed its amortised cost if no impairment had been recognised. The reversal is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
(iii) Financial investments available-for-sale For financial investments available-for-sale in which there are objective evidence of impairment, the cumulative unrealised losses that had been recognised directly in equity shall be transferred from equity to the statement of comprehensive income, even though the securities have not been derecognised. The cumulative impairment is measured as the difference between the acquisition cost (net of any principal repayment and amortisation) and the current fair value, less any impairment previously recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. In the case of quoted equity investments, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is also considered in determining whether objective evidence of impairment exists. Where such evidence exists, the cumulative loss (measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised) is removed from equity and recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment recognised on equity instruments classified as available-for-sale is not reversed subsequent to its recognition. Reversals of impairment on debt instruments classified as available-for-sale are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income if the increase in fair value can be objectively related to an event occurring after the recognition of the impairment in the statement of comprehensive income. Goodwill/Intangible assets Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill from business combinations or intangible assets are allocated to cash-generating units (CGU) which are expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination or the intangible asset. The recoverable amount is determined for each CGU based on its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. An impairment is recognised in statement of comprehensive income when the carrying amount of the CGU, including the goodwill or intangible asset, exceeds the recoverable amount of the CGU. The total impairment is allocated, first, to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill or intangible assets allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU on a pro-rata basis. An impairment on goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods. An impairment for other intangible assets is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the intangible assets recoverable amount since the last impairment was recognised and such reversal is through the statement of comprehensive income to the extent that the intangible assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of amortisation, if no impairment had been recognised. Other assets Other assets such as property, plant and equipment, investment properties, computer software, foreclosed properties and investments in subsidiaries and associates are reviewed for objective indications of impairment at the end of each reporting period or whenever there is any indication that these assets may be impaired. Where such indications exist, impairment is determined as the excess of the assets carrying value over its recoverable amount (greater of value in use or fair value less costs to sell) and is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. An impairment for an asset is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment was recognised. The carrying amount is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that the amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of impairment for an asset is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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(k) Leases A lease is recognised as a finance lease if it transfers substantially to the Group all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards are classified as operating leases. (i) Finance Leases Assets acquired by way of hire purchase or finance leases are stated at an amount equal to the lower of their fair values and the present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the leases, less accumulated depreciation and impairment. The corresponding liability is included in the statement of financial position as borrowings. In calculating the present value of the minimum lease payments, the discount factor used is the interest rate implicit in the lease, when it is practicable to determine; otherwise, the Companys incremental borrowing rate is used. Any initial direct costs are also added to the carrying amount of such assets. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance costs and the reduction of the outstanding liability. Finance costs, which represent the difference between the total leasing commitments and the fair value of the assets acquired, are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the term of the relevant lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations for each accounting period. The depreciation policy for leased assets is in accordance with that for depreciable property, plant and equipment as described in Note 2(i). The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment is in accordance with Note 2(j)(v). Operating Leases Operating lease payments are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of rental expenses over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The land and buildings elements of a lease of land and buildings are considered separately for the purposes of lease classification. Leasehold land that normally has an indefinite economic life and where title is not expected to pass to the lessee by the end of the lease term is treated as an operating lease. The payment made on entering into or acquiring a leasehold land is accounted for as prepaid lease payments at the end of the reporting period. In the case of a lease of land and buildings, the prepaid lease payments or the upfront payments made are allocated, whenever necessary, between the land and buildings elements in proportion to the relative fair values for leasehold interest in the land element and buildings element of the lease at the inception of the lease. The prepaid lease payments are amortised over the lease term in accordance with the pattern of benefits provided.
(ii)
(l)
Bills and Acceptances Payable Bills and acceptances payable represent the Groups own bills and acceptances rediscounted and outstanding in the market.
(m) Equity Instruments Ordinary shares and irredeemable convertible preference shares (ICPS) are classified as equity. Dividends on ordinary shares and ICPS are recognised in equity in the period in which they are declared. The transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of tax. Equity transaction costs comprise only those incremental external costs directly attributable to the equity transaction which would otherwise have been avoided. Subordinated Bonds The interest-bearing instruments are recognised as liability and are recorded at face value. Interest expense are accrued based on the effective interest rate method. Interest-bearing Borrowings Interest-bearing bank borrowings are recorded at the amount of proceeds received. All the borrowing costs are recognised as expenses in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they are incurred. Other Assets Other receivables are carried at anticipated realisable values. Bad debts are written-off when identified. An estimate is made for doubtful debts based on a review of all outstanding amounts as at the end of the reporting period.
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(q) Provisions Provisions are recognised when: - the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; - it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and - a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Where the Group expects a provision to be reimbursed (for example, under an insurance contract), the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. Provision are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as finance cost expense. Balances Due From Clients and Brokers In line with FRS 139, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (the Bursa) has amended the Rules of Bursa Securities issued on 4 November 2010. In accordance with the Rules of Bursa Securities, clients accounts are classified as impaired accounts (previously referred to as non-performing) under the following circumstances: Criteria for classification as impaired Types Contra losses Doubtful When account remains outstanding for 16 to 30 calendar days from the date of contra transaction. When the account remains outstanding from T+5 market days to 30 calendar days. Bad When the account remains outstanding for more than 30 calendar days from the date of contra transaction. When the account remains outstanding for more than 30 calendar days.
(r)
Overdue purchase contracts
Bad debts are written off when identified. Impairment allowances are made for balances due from clients and brokers which are considered doubtful or which have been classified as impaired, after taking into consideration collateral held by the Group and deposits of and amounts due to dealer representative in accordance with the Rules of Bursa Securities. Collective assessment allowance is made based on a certain percentage of balances due from clients and brokers (excluding outstanding purchase contracts which are not due for payment) net of individual assessment allowances already made. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group and the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably. (i) (ii) Recognition of Dividend Income Dividend income from financial investments held-to-maturity, financial investments available-for-sale and investment in subsidiaries and associates are recognised when the right to receive payment is established. Recognition of Interest and Financing Income Interest income is recognised using effective interest rates, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the loans or, where appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the loan. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Group estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the loans but does not consider future credit losses. The calculation includes significant fees paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums or discounts. Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income for all interest-bearing assets on an accrual basis. Interest income includes the amortisation of premium or accretion of discount. Income from the Islamic banking business is recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with the Shariah principles.
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(s) Revenue Recognition (contd) (iii) Recognition of Fees and Other Income (t) (u) Loan arrangement fees and commissions, management and participation fees and underwriting commissions are recognised as income when all conditions precedent are fulfilled. Commitment, guarantee and portfolio management fees which are material are recognised as income based on time apportionment basis. Corporate advisory fees are recognised as income on the completion of each stage of the assignment. Brokerage charged to clients is recognised on the day when the contracts are executed.
Recognition of Interest and Financing Expenses Interest expense and attributable profit (on activities relating to Islamic banking business) on deposits and borrowings of the Group are recognised on an accrual basis. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designate derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting as either: (i) (ii) (iii) Hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); Hedges of a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction (cash flow hedge); or Hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation (net investment hedge).
The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedging transactions. The Group also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. (i) Fair value hedge Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in statement of comprehensive income, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. If the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used is amortised to profit or loss over the period to maturity. Cash flow hedge The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in statement of comprehensive income. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in statement of changes in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in statement of comprehensive income. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in statement of changes in equity is immediately transferred to statement of comprehensive income.
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(u) Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (contd) (iii) Net investment hedge Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in statement of comprehensive income. Gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income are included in statement of comprehensive income when the foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting Certain derivatives instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income.
(iv) (v)
Foreign Currency Translations Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in Ringgit Malaysia at rates of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period, foreign currency monetary items are translated into Ringgit Malaysia at exchange rates ruling at that date. All exchange rate differences are taken to the statement of comprehensive income. The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia, which is also the Groups and the Companys primary functional currency.
(w) Income Tax Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax is the expected amount of income taxes payable in respect of the taxable profit for the year and is measured using the tax rates that have been enacted at the end of reporting date. Deferred tax is provided for, using the liability method, on temporary differences at the end of the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilised. Deferred tax is not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or negative goodwill or from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax is recognised as income or an expense in the statement of comprehensive income for the period, except when it arises from a transaction which is recognised directly in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the deferred tax is also charged or credited to other comprehensive income or to equity, or when it arises from a business combination that is an acquisition, in which case the deferred tax is included in the resulting goodwill. Foreclosed Properties Foreclosed properties are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the statements of cash flow comprise cash and bank balances and short-term deposits maturity within one month that are readily convertible into cash with insignificant risk of changes in value. Zakat This represents Islamic business zakat. It is an obligatory amount payable by an Islamic banking subsidiary to comply with the Shariah principles.
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(aa) Employee Benefits (i) Short-Term Benefits Wages, salaries, bonuses and social security contributions are recognised as an expense in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Group. Short-term accumulating compensated absences such as paid annual leave are recognised when services are rendered by employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences, and short-term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognised when the absences occur. Defined Contribution Plans Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pays fixed contributions into separate entities or funds and will have no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if any of the funds do not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee services in the current and preceding financial years. Such contributions are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income as incurred. As required by law, companies in Malaysia make contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
(ii)
(iii) Equity Compensation Benefits The ESS comprise the Share Option Plan, the Share Grant Plan and the Share Save Plan. The ESS are an equity-settled, share-based compensation plans, in which the Groups Directors and employees are granted or are allowed to acquire ordinary shares of the Company. The total fair value of the share options/share grants offered/awarded to the eligible Directors and employees are recognised as an employee cost with a corresponding increase in the share scheme reserve within equity over the vesting period and taking into account the probability that the scheme will vest. The fair value of the shares options/share grants are measured at grant date, taking into account, if any, the market vesting conditions upon which the share options/share grants were offered/awarded but excluding the impact of any non-market vesting conditions. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of share options/share grants that are expected to become exercisable/to vest. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimates of the number of share options/share grants that are expected to become exercisable/to vest. It recognises the impact of the revision of original estimates, if any, in the statement of comprehensive income, and a corresponding adjustment to equity over the remaining vesting period. The equity amount is recognised in the share scheme reserve until the share options/share grants are exercised/vested. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to equity when the options are exercised.
(ab) Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets The Group does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements. A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Group or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in the extremely rare case where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Group. The Group does not recognise contingent assets but discloses its existence where inflows of economic benefits are probable, but not virtually certain.
(ac) Financial Guarantee Contracts Financial guarantee contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due, in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument. Such financial guarantees are given to banks, financial instituitions and other bodies on behalf of customers to secure loans, overdraft and other banking facilities.
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(ac) Financial Guarantee Contracts (contd) Financial guarantees are initially recognised in the financial statements at fair value on the date the guarantee was given. The fair value of a financial guarantee at the time of signature is zero because all guarantees are agreed on arms length terms and the value of the premium agreed corresponds to the value of the guarantee obligation. No receivable for the future premiums is recognised. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Groups liabilities under such guarantees are measured at the higher of the initial amount, less amortisation of fees recognised in accordance with FRS 137 Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and the best estimate of the amount required to settle the guarantee. These estimates are determined based on experience of similar transactions and history of past losses, supplemented by the judgement of management. The fee income earned is recognised on a straight-line basis over the life of the guarantee. Any increase in the liability relating to guarantees is reported in the profit or loss.
(ad) Segment Reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
(ae) Non-current Assets Held for Sale Non-current assets are classified as assets held for sale and stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell if their carrying amount is recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use.
3. CASH AND SHORT-TERM FUNDS

Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions Money at call and deposit placements maturing within one month Note: (i) (ii) Included in the cash and short-term funds of the Group are monies held in trust by a subsidiary amounting to RM72,498,000 (2011: RM87,504,000). There is an amount of RM325,000 (2011: RM44,465,000) being the deposits placement by the Company with its subsidiaries. Group 2012 RM000 488,971 1,385,362 1,874,333 2011 RM000 501,618 412,420 914,038 2012 RM000 9 6,492 6,501 Company 2011 RM000 32 46,826 46,858
4. DEPOSITS AND PLACEMENTS WITH BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Licensed banks Licensed investment banks Note: (i) (ii) The deposits of the Company with maturity more than one month amounting to RM NIL (2011: RM600,000,000) are placed with its subsidiaries. An amount of RM4,264,000 (2011: RM2,298,000) being a bank account maintained by the Company for PB Trustee Services Berhad pursuant to the Companys ESS. Group 2012 RM000 93,438 4,275 97,713 2011 RM000 50,193 50,035 100,228 2012 RM000 19,315 19,315 Company 2011 RM000 605,700 605,700
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5. BALANCES DUE FROM CLIENTS AND BROKERS
Due from clients Due from brokers Less: Allowance for other losses Group 2012 RM000 58,060 4,900 62,960 (1,262) 61,698 2011 RM000 96,318 96,318 (15,799) 80,519
These represent amounts receivable by Alliance Investment Bank Berhad (AIBB) from non-margin clients and outstanding contracts entered into on behalf of clients where settlement via the Bursa Malaysia Securities Clearing Sdn. Bhd. has yet to be made. AIBBs normal trade credit terms for non-margin clients is three (3) market days in accordance with the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhads (Bursa) Fixed Delivery and Settlement System (FDSS) trading rules. Included in the balances due from clients and brokers are impaired accounts, as follows: Group 2012 RM000 165 1,420 1,585 2011 RM000 976 15,856 16,832
Classified as doubtful Classified as bad The movements in allowance for other losses are as follows: At beginning of year Allowance made during the year Reversal of allowance Amount written off
Group 2012 RM000 15,799 1,536 (1,623) (14,450) 1,262 2011 RM000 16,482 2,214 (2,897) 15,799
6. FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD-FOR-TRADING

At fair value Money market instruments: Bank Negara Malaysia bills Malaysian Government securities Malaysian Government investment certificates Malaysian Government treasury bills 1,371,696 20,053 100,246 1,491,995 1,848,299 59,951 30,000 1,938,250 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
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7. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
At fair value Money market instruments: Malaysian Government securities Malaysian Government investment certificates Cagamas bonds Negotiable instruments of deposits Bankers acceptances Quoted securities in Malaysia: Shares Debt securities Unquoted securities: Shares Debt securities and medium term notes 2,316,772 1,833,967 35,254 884,535 1,944,074 4,212 4,768 135,888 1,963,731 9,123,201 3,244,713 764,371 35,396 1,741,201 1,388,637 3,875 7,818 117,587 1,956,342 9,259,940 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
8. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS HELD-TO-MATURITY

At amortised cost Money market instruments: Malaysian Government securities Malaysian Government investment certificates At cost Quoted securities in Malaysia: Debt securities Unquoted securities: Debt securities Accumulated impairment The table below shows the movements in accumulated impairment during the financial year for the Group: At beginning of year Reclassified to financial investments available-for-sale due to conversion of bond into equity instrument Write-back during the year At end of year Group 2012 RM000 91,331 (4,902) (39,300) 47,129 2011 RM000 94,822 (3,491) 91,331 74,283 842,385 (47,129) 795,256 4,902 116,711 1,032,057 (91,331) 940,726 328,639 439,463 804,820 105,624 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
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9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
Derivative financial instruments are financial instruments whose values change in response to changes in prices or rates (such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and security prices) of the underlying instruments. These instruments allow the Group and the banking customers to transfer, modify or reduce their foreign exchange and interest rate risk hedge relationships. The Group also transacts in these instruments for proprietary trading purposes. The risks associated with the use of derivative financial instruments, as well as managements policy for controlling these risks are set out in Note 43. The table below shows the Groups derivative financial instruments as at the end of the reporting period. The contractual or underlying notional amounts of these derivative financial instruments and their corresponding gross positive (derivative financial asset) and gross negative (derivative financial liability) fair values as at the end of the reporting period are analysed below. 2012 Contract/ Fair Value Contract/ Notional Notional Amount Assets Liabilities Amount Group RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 Foreign exchange contracts and commodity contracts: - Currency forwards - Currency swaps - Currency spots - Currency options - Gold options Interest rate related contracts: - Interest rate swaps Hedging Derivatives Interest rate related contracts: - Interest rate swaps Total derivative assets/(liabilities) 2011 Fair Value Assets RM000 Liabilities RM000
859,253 1,690,284 258,209 122,204 217,538 2,106,781
4,792 9,774 185 467 2,512 5,982
(6,243) (8,784) (150) (324) (1,102) (9,215)
442,706 1,819,102 76,047 24,473 482,299 2,112,000
1,217 18,692 70 90 2,499 9,479
(7,713) (18,042) (37) (57) (2,499) (4,999)
14,115 5,268,384
23,712
(423) (26,241)
4,956,627
32,047
(33,347)
The Group use fair value hedges to protect against the changes in fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities due to movements in market interest rates. During the financial year, the Group use interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate risk of structured deposits. There was no ineffectiveness to be recorded from their fair value hedge.
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10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND FINANCING
Overdrafts Term loans/financing - Housing loans/financing - Syndicated term loans/financing - Hire purchase receivables - Other term loans/financing Bills receivables Trust receipts Claims on customers under acceptance credits Staff loans [include RM92,000 loans to Directors of banking subsidiary (2011: RM121,000)] Credit/charge card receivables Revolving credits Other loans Gross loans, advances and financing Add: Sales commissions and handling fees Less: Allowance for impaired loans, advances and financing - Individual assessment allowance - Collective assessment allowance Total net loans, advances and financing (i) (ii) By maturity structure: Within one year One year to three years Three years to five years Over five years Gross loans, advances and financing By type of customer: Domestic non-bank financial institutions - Stockbroking companies - Others Domestic business enterprises - Small and medium enterprises - Others Government and statutory bodies Individuals Other domestic entities Foreign entities Gross loans, advances and financing (iii) By interest/profit rate sensitivity: Fixed rate - Housing loans/financing - Hire purchase receivables - Other fixed rate loans/financing Variable rate - Base lending rate plus - Cost plus - Other variable rates Gross loans, advances and financing
Group 2012 RM000 1,853,950 9,259,885 472,949 654,336 7,715,570 308,763 207,515 2,337,986 54,567 623,563 1,043,680 451,282 24,984,046 28,523 (266,349) (386,017) 24,360,203 2011 RM000 1,753,908 8,325,550 287,171 784,046 6,310,426 179,607 176,527 2,202,863 60,938 663,059 1,347,748 347,518 22,439,361 24,969 (328,375) (339,636) 21,796,319
7,023,573 822,931 1,253,470 15,884,072 24,984,046
6,868,094 771,372 1,389,244 13,410,651 22,439,361
207,162 5,472,374 4,961,344 12,618 13,457,860 247,679 625,009 24,984,046
20,002 187,410 4,784,192 4,531,660 18,224 12,349,218 14,671 533,984 22,439,361
90,812 654,337 1,997,225 16,737,766 5,200,601 303,305 24,984,046
107,669 784,046 2,207,047 14,989,061 4,120,772 230,766 22,439,361
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10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND FINANCING (contd)
(iv) By economic purposes: Purchase of securities Purchase of transport vehicles Purchase of landed property
Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
456,010 561,763 13,100,915 9,750,258 3,350,657 117,110 2,146,045 623,563 249,709 207,265 6,327,613 1,194,053 24,984,046
354,975 703,969 11,514,820 8,671,706 2,843,114 99,836 2,093,967 663,059 253,621 6,116,583 638,531 22,439,361
of which: - Residential - Non-residential (v) (vi) Purchase of fixed assets excluding land and buildings Personal use Credit card Construction Merger and acquisition Working capital Others Gross loans, advances and financing By geographical distribution: Northern region Central region Southern region East Malaysia region Gross loans, advances and financing Movements in impaired loans, advances and financing (impaired loans) are as follows: At beginning of year Impaired during the year Reclassified as non-impaired during the year Recoveries Amount written off At end of year Gross impaired loans as % of gross loans, advances and financing
1,911,286 18,825,748 2,100,061 2,146,951 24,984,046
1,882,761 16,442,221 2,014,167 2,100,212 22,439,361
741,324 441,439 (361,159) (106,986) (113,483) 601,135 2.4%
843,866 564,613 (328,118) (190,022) (149,015) 741,324 3.3%
(vii) Movements in the allowance for impaired loans are as follows: Individual assessment allowance At beginning of year Allowance made during the year (net) Amount written off At end of year Collective assessment allowance At beginning of year Allowance made during the year (net) At end of year As % of gross loans, advances and financing less individual assessment allowance 328,375 43,363 (105,389) 266,349 389,578 87,812 (149,015) 328,375
339,636 46,381 386,017 1.6%
323,644 15,992 339,636 1.5%
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10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND FINANCING (contd)
(viii) Impaired loans analysed by economic purposes are as follows: Purchase of securities Purchase of transport vehicles Purchase of landed property
Group 2012 RM000 5,432 5,652 251,134 180,614 70,520 190 29,955 9,908 11,869 245,777 41,218 601,135 2011 RM000 10,268 8,959 283,410 209,057 74,353 182 37,151 12,694 12,777 315,987 59,896 741,324
of which: - Residential - Non-residential Purchase of fixed assets excluding land and buildings Personal use Credit card Construction Working capital Others
(ix) Impaired loans by geographical distribution: Northern region Central region Southern region East Malaysia region
135,319 358,099 50,698 57,019 601,135
104,487 500,546 68,965 67,326 741,324
11. OTHER ASSETS

Other receivables, deposits and prepayments [Note (a)] Trade receivables Foreclosed properties Amounts due from subsidiaries [Note (b)] Less: Allowance for other losses [Note (c)] Note: (a) Other receivables, deposits and prepayments Included in other receivables, deposits and prepayments of the Group is an amount of RM22,044,000 (2011: RM25,134,000) being the principal balance of housing loans and hire purchase loans acquired by the banking subsidiary from a state owned entity and which have been sold to Cagamas Berhad, with recourse obligations. Amounts due from subsidiaries Company 2012 RM000 2,327 (2,308) 19 2011 RM000 1,349 (1,338) 11 Group 2012 RM000 100,059 2,514 102,573 (24,416) 78,157 2011 RM000 103,113 2,190 4,200 109,503 (21,882) 87,621 2012 RM000 250 2,327 2,577 (2,308) 269 Company 2011 RM000 208 1,349 1,557 (1,338) 219
(b)
Non-interest bearing Less: Allowance for impairment losses
The amounts due from subsidiaries of RM2,327,000 (2011: RM1,349,000) are unsecured, interest-free and repayable upon demand.
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11. OTHER ASSETS (contd)
(c) At beginning of year Allowance net of write-back At end of year Movements in allowance for other losses of the Group and the Company: Group 2012 RM000 21,882 2,534 24,416 2011 RM000 21,853 29 21,882 2012 RM000 1,338 970 2,308 Company 2011 RM000 696 642 1,338
12. STATUTORY DEPOSITS

Statutory deposits comprise the following: (a) Non-interest bearing statutory deposits of RM1,162,983,000 (2011: RM291,008,000) relating to the banking subsidiaries, maintained with Bank Negara Malaysia in compliance with Section 26(2)(c) of the Central Bank of Malaysia Act, 2009, the amounts of which are determined as a set percentage of total eligible liabilities. Interest bearing statutory deposits of RM100,000 (2011: RM100,000) relating to a subsidiary, Alliance Trustee Berhad which is maintained with the Accountant-General in compliance with Section 3(f) of the Trust Companies Act, 1949.
(b)
13. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Unquoted shares, at cost At beginning of year Liquidation of a subsidiary Company 2012 RM000 1,810,438 1,810,438 14,360 1,824,798 (47,293) 1,777,505 2011 RM000 1,817,638 (7,200) 1,810,438 14,344 1,824,782 (47,293) 1,777,489
Employees Share Scheme [Note (a)] Less: Accumulated impairment At end of year Note: (a)
This amount is in respect of the services rendered by the employees of the Companys subsidiaries, pursuant to the Employees Share Scheme.
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13. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES (contd)
Details of the subsidiaries, which are incorporated in Malaysia, are as follows: Effective equity interest 2012 2011 % %
Name Subsidiaries of the Company Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad Hijauan Setiu Sdn. Bhd. Setiu Integrated Resort Sdn. Bhd. Pridunia Sdn. Bhd. Alliance Trustee Berhad Kota Indrapura Development Corporation Berhad Subsidiaries of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad Alliance Investment Bank Berhad
Principal activities
Banking and finance business and the provision of related financial services Investment holding Investment holding Dormant Trustee services Property holding
100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100
Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad Alliance Direct Marketing Sdn. Bhd. AllianceGroup Nominees (Asing) Sdn. Bhd. AllianceGroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Alliance Investment Management Berhad AllianceGroup Properties Sdn. Bhd. Subsidiaries of Alliance Investment Bank Berhad Alliance Research Sdn. Bhd. AIBB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. AIBB Nominees (Asing) Sdn. Bhd. KLCS Sdn. Bhd. Alliance Investment Futures Sdn. Bhd. Rothputra Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. (under members' voluntary winding up) KLCity Ventures Sdn. Bhd. KLCS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. KLCity Unit Trust Bhd. Unincorporated trust for ESS*
Investment banking business including Islamic banking, provision of stockbroking services and related financial services Islamic banking and the provision of related financial services Dealing in sales and distribution of consumer and commercial banking products Nominee services Nominee services Management of unit trusts funds, provision of fund management and investment advisory services Liquidated
100
100
100 100 100 100 70
100 100 100 100 70 100
Investment advisory Nominee services Nominee services Dormant Dormant Dormant Liquidated Liquidated Liquidated Special purpose vehicle for ESS
100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 94.94
* Deemed subsidiary pursuant to IC 112 Consolidation: Special Purpose Entities
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14. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE
Unquoted shares At cost Share of post acquisition losses Represented by: Share of net tangible assets Details of the associate, which is incorporated in Malaysia, is as follows: Name Principal activities
Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
30,000 (3,448) 26,552
30,000 (1,470) 28,530
26,552
28,530
Effective equity interest 2012 2011 % % 30 30
AIA AFG Takaful Berhad
Offering and providing of Takaful products and services
The summarised financial information of the associate is as follows: Assets and Liabilities Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Results Revenue Loss for the year 2012 RM000 11,968 78,780 90,748 2,242 2,242 2011 RM000 207 99,647 99,854 4,665 4,665
9,812 (6,594)
1,206 (4,810)
15. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Freehold land, at cost Development costs Accumulated impairment: At beginning/end of year Group 2012 RM000 23,114 8,943 32,057 (4,309) 27,748 2011 RM000 23,114 8,943 32,057 (4,309) 27,748
The fair value of the freehold land of RM34,758,000 (2011: RM34,758,000) is derived based on an independent professional valuation using the open market value on a direct comparison basis. The investment property incurred direct expenses amounting to RM286,412 (2011: RM334,947) for the current financial year.
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16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Office equipment Computer and furniture equipment RM000 RM000 Motor vehicles RM000
Leasehold land Less Freehold 50 years than land or more 50 years Buildings Renovations Group RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Total RM000
2012 12,567 (530) 12,037 2,621 110 (171) 2,560 9,477 1,016 834 12,096 3,956 1,460 (148) 5,268 25,836 (178) (4,542) 91,071 24,942 814 27 171 15,792 846 80,054 15,144 (38) (4,089) 1,850 43,200 116,013 69,159 49,371 6,782 (376) (2,922) 52,855 16,304 (530) (7,143) 128,624 128,982 6,211 (96) (15,175) 119,922 8,702 1,850 530 50,343 113,212 8,856 (51) (6,004) 65,724 6,886 (409) (3,042) 137,887 6,020 (97) (15,186) 2,809 958 (981) (5) 2,781 927 254 (458) (5) 718 2,063 387,354 22,720 (1,538) (24,237) (8,682) 375,617 278,561 29,374 (968) (22,191) (4,720) 280,056 3,956 1,460 (148) 5,268 90,293
Cost At beginning of year Additions Disposals Written off Transfer Reclassified to non-current assets held for sale [Note 53]
2,962
(1,009)
At end of year
1,953
Accumulated Depreciation At beginning of year Charge for the year Disposals Written off Transfer Reclassified to non-current assets held for sale [Note 53]
At end of year
Accumulated Impairment At beginning of year Charge for the year Reclassified to non-current assets held for sale [Note 53]
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Net Carrying Amount
1,953
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16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (contd)

Office equipment Computer and furniture equipment RM000 RM000 Motor vehicles RM000 Total RM000
Leasehold land Less Freehold 50 years than land or more 50 years Buildings Renovations Group RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
2011 11,767 800 12,567 1,850 50,343 113,212 65,724 137,887 2,809 2,650 (800) 50,343 115,910 4,287 (1,477) (5,508) 72,653 2,676 (3,983) (5,622) 131,195 7,265 (193) (380) 3,115 654 (955) (5) 390,595 14,882 (6,608) (11,515) 387,354
Cost At beginning of year Additions Disposals Written off Transfer
2,962
At end of year
2,962
Accumulated Depreciation At beginning of year Charge for the year Disposals Written off Transfer 2,781 117 (277) 2,621 814 15,792 80,054 49,371 517 20 277 14,805 987 67,311 16,887 (116) (4,028) 45,013 11,726 (3,665) (3,703)
119,955 9,540 (133) (380) 128,982
1,164 315 (547) (5) 927
251,546 39,592 (4,461) (8,116) 278,561
At end of year
Accumulated Impairment At beginning/end of year 9,946 1,036 30,595 3,956
33,158
16,353
8,905
1,882
3,956 104,837
Net Carrying Amount
2,962
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16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (contd)
Computer equipment RM000 Company 2012 Cost At beginning of year Additions Disposal At end of year Accumulated Depreciation At beginning of year Charge for the year Disposal At end of year Net Carrying Amount 2011 Cost At beginning/end of year Accumulated Depreciation At beginning of year Charge for the year At end of year Net Carrying Amount 276 269 7 276 554 496 19 515 39 396 133 32 165 231 599 566 18 584 15 1,825 1,464 76 1,540 285 276 276 276 276 554 554 515 9 524 30 396 500 (396) 500 165 46 (194) 17 483 599 36 635 584 48 632 3 1,825 536 (396) 1,965 1,540 103 (194) 1,449 516 Office equipment and furniture RM000 Motor vehicles RM000
Renovations RM000
Total RM000
17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill Cost At beginning/end of year Accumulated Impairment: At beginning/end of year Net Carrying Amount 304,149 304,149 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
(2,084) 302,065
(2,084) 302,065
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17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (contd)
Computer software Cost At beginning of year Additions Disposal Written off At end of year Accumulated Amortisation At beginning of year Charge for the year Disposal Written off At end of year Net Carrying Amount Total carrying amount of goodwill and computer software (a) Impairment test on goodwill Goodwill is reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently when there are indications that impairment may have occurred. Goodwill has been allocated to the Groups cash-generating units (CGU) that expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisitions, identified according to the business segments as follows: Group 2012 RM000 44,758 13,459 42,621 101,565 83,284 1,838 12,433 2,107 302,065 2011 RM000 44,758 13,459 42,621 101,565 83,284 1,838 12,433 2,107 302,065 182,980 16,300 (1,201) 198,079 172,922 10,400 (286) (56) 182,980 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
(127,363) (18,239) 360 (145,242) 52,837 354,902
(113,129) (14,420) 131 55 (127,363) 55,617 357,682
Corporate banking Commercial banking Small and medium enterprise banking Consumer banking Financial markets Corporate finance and equity capital market Stockbroking business Asset management
For annual impairment testing purposes, the recoverable amount of the CGUs, which are reportable business segments, are determined based on their value-in-use. The value-in-use calculations apply a discounted cash flow model using cash flow projections based on financial budget and projections approved by management. The key assumptions for the computation of value-in-use include the discount rates, cash flow projection and growth rates applied are as follows: (i) Discount rate The discount rate of 10.15% - 23.30% (2011: 11.25% - 32.00%) are based on the pre-tax weighted average cost of capital plus an appropriate risk premium, that reflect specific risks relating to the Group. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital is generally derived from an appropriate capital asset pricing model, which itself depends on inputs reflecting a number of financial and economic variables including the risk-free rate in the country.
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17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (contd)
(a) Impairment test on goodwill (contd) (ii) Cash flow projections and growth rate Cash flow projections are based on five-year financial budget and projections approved by management. Cash flows beyond the fifth year are extrapolated in perpetuity using a nominal growth rate of 4.7% (2011: 6.5%) based on respective industrys average growth rate forecasted. Cash flows are extrapolated in perpetuity due to the long term perspective of these businesses within the Group.
(b)
Impairment is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the carrying amount of a CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. This annual impairment test review reveals that there was no evidence of impairment for the financial year. Sensitivity to changes in assumptions Any reasonable possible change in the key assumptions would not cause the carrying amount of the goodwill to exceed the recoverable amount of the CGU, which would warrant any impairment to be recognised.
18. DEFERRED TAX

Deferred tax assets, net Deferred tax liabilities, net At beginning of year Recognised in statement of comprehensive income Recognised in equity At end of year Deferred tax assets - to be recovered more than 12 months - to be recovered within 12 months Deferred tax liabilities - to be recovered more than 12 months - to be recovered within 12 months Deferred tax assets and liabilities prior to offsetting are summarised as follows: Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred taxes relate to the same tax authority. The net deferred tax assets and liabilities shown on the statement of financial position after appropriate offsetting are as follows: Group 2012 RM000 15,341 (23,012) (7,671) 102,307 (88,596) (21,382) (7,671) 2011 RM000 109,099 (6,792) 102,307 68,240 32,086 1,981 102,307 2012 RM000 300 300 284 16 300 Company 2011 RM000 284 284 4 280 284
14,464 877 15,341
68,233 40,866 109,099
51 249 300
32 252 284
2,182 (25,194) (23,012)
212 (7,004) (6,792)
51,076 (58,747) (7,671)
141,702 (39,395) 102,307
302 (2) 300
293 (9) 284
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18. DEFERRED TAX (contd)
Group Deferred tax assets: At 1 April 2010 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2011 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2012 The components and movements of deferred tax assets and liabilities during the financial year prior to offsetting are as follows: Allowance for losses on loans, advances and financing RM000 74,016 11,622 85,638 (73,312) 12,326 Unabsorbed tax losses and capital allowances RM000 4,498 (260) 4,238 (1,050) 3,188 Other temporary differences RM000 34,583 17,243 51,826 (16,264) 35,562 Property, plant and equipment RM000 20,002 (3,481) 16,521 (2,030) 14,491
Total RM000 113,097 28,605 141,702 (90,626) 51,076
Financial investments available-for-sale Group RM000 Deferred tax liabilities: At 1 April 2010 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income Recognised in equity At 31 March 2011 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income Recognised in equity At 31 March 2012 24,855 (1,981) 22,874 21,382 44,256
Total RM000 44,857 (3,481) (1,981) 39,395 (2,030) 21,382 58,747
Other temporary differences Company RM000 Deferred tax assets: At 1 April 2010 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2011 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2012 Company Deferred tax liabilities: At 1 April 2010 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2011 Recognised in statement of comprehensive income At 31 March 2012 Property, plant and equipment RM000 (53) 62 9 (7) 2 293 293 9 302 Other temporary differences RM000 49 (49)
Total RM000 293 293 9 302
Total RM000 (4) 13 9 (7) 2
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18. DEFERRED TAX (contd)
Group 2012 2011 RM000 RM000 Deferred tax assets of the Group have not been recognised in respect of: Unabsorbed tax losses 5,775
19. DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS

Demand deposits Savings deposits Fixed/investment deposits Money market deposits Negotiable instruments of deposits Structured deposits [Note] (i) The maturity structure of fixed/investment deposits, money market deposits and negotiable instruments of deposits are as follows: Due within six months Six months to one year One year to three years Three years to five years 16,483,378 4,516,406 72,776 21,536 21,094,096 14,449,496 4,098,314 54,539 13,247 18,615,596 Group 2012 RM000 9,141,209 1,700,686 15,595,344 4,091,427 1,407,325 194,971 32,130,962 2011 RM000 8,010,395 1,633,845 14,580,270 3,042,274 993,052 85,811 28,345,647
(ii) The deposits are sourced from the following types of customers: Domestic financial institutions Government and statutory bodies Business enterprises Individuals Others
2,151,287 1,396,323 11,845,743 15,707,697 1,029,912 32,130,962
998,676 1,069,088 10,111,082 15,227,162 939,639 28,345,647
Note: (a) (b)
Structured deposits represent foreign currency time deposits with embedded foreign exchange, gold commodity linked options and interest rate index linked placements. The Group has undertaken a fair value hedge on the interest rate risk of the structured deposits amounting to RM14,115,000 (2011: RM Nil) using interest rate swaps. Group 2012 RM000 14,115 (423) 13,692 2011 RM000
Structured deposits Fair value changes arising from fair value hedges
The fair value gain of the interest rate swap in this hedge transaction as at financial year ended 31 March 2012 is RM423,000 (2011: RM Nil).
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20. DEPOSITS AND PLACEMENTS OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Licensed banks Licensed investment banks Licensed Islamic banks Bank Negara Malaysia Group 2012 RM000 976,450 180,036 245,468 759,051 2,161,005 2011 RM000 744,993 280,380 6,000 920,827 1,952,200
21. BALANCES DUE TO CLIENTS AND BROKERS

Due to clients Due to brokers Group 2012 RM000 74,915 74,915 2011 RM000 80,460 6,283 86,743
These mainly relate to amounts payable to non-margin clients and outstanding contracts entered into on behalf of clients where settlement via the Bursa Malaysia Securities Clearing Sdn. Bhd. has yet to be made. The Groups normal trade credit terms for non-margin clients is three (3) market days according to the Bursas FDSS trading rules.
22. BILLS AND ACCEPTANCES PAYABLE

Bills and acceptances payable represents the Groups own bills and acceptances rediscounted and outstanding in the market.
23. AMOUNT DUE TO CAGAMAS BERHAD

This relates to proceeds received from conventional housing loans and hire purchase loans sold directly to Cagamas Berhad with recourse to the Group. Under the agreement, the Group undertakes to administer the loans on behalf of Cagamas Berhad and to buy back any loans which are regarded as defective based on pre-determined and agreed upon prudential criteria set by Cagamas Berhad.
24. OTHER LIABILITIES

2012 RM000 Other payable and accruals Remisiers accounts Amount due to subsidiaries [Note] 849,577 21,230 870,807
Group 2011 RM000 787,517 24,373 811,890 2012 RM000 3,996 358 4,354
Company 2011 RM000 1,524 5 1,529
Note: The amount due to subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and repayable upon demand.
25. SUBORDINATED OBLIGATIONS
Tier - 2 Subordinated bonds Tier - 2 Subordinated Medium Term Notes (a) (b)
Group 2012 RM000 611,615 611,615 2011 RM000 600,000 600,000
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25. SUBORDINATED OBLIGATIONS (contd)
(a) Tier - 2 Subordinated bonds The main features of the subordinated bonds are as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Issue date Tenure of the facility/issue Anniversary date Maturity date Interest coupon : 26 May 2006 : 10-year from the Issue Date on a non-callable 5 year basis : 26 May : 26 May 2016 : 6.09% per annum, subject to revision of rate in year six
Revision of interest : The bonds, unless redeemed at the end of five (5) years from the settlement date, shall bear interest of 7.59% per annum from the sixth year onwards until the final redemption
(vii) Redemption option : The issuer may, at its option, redeem the subordinated bonds in part or in whole, at any anniversary date on or after five (5) years from the issue date (viii) Final redemption : At par on maturity date Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (ABMB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has fully redeemed the subordinated bonds on 26 May 2011 upon obtaining approval from Bank Negara Malaysia. Group 2012 RM000 600,000 (2,171) 13,786 611,615
(b) Tier - 2 Subordinated Medium Term Notes At cost Accumulated unamortised discount Interest accrued
On 8 April 2011, ABMB completed the issuance of RM600 million Subordinated Medium Term Notes (Subordinated Notes) under the RM1.5 billion Subordinated Medium Term Notes Programme (Subordinated MTN Programme). The Subordinated MTN Programme was earlier approved by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission on 30 December 2010 and 25 February 2011 respectively. The Subordinated Notes are eligible for inclusion as Tier-2 capital of ABMB under BNMs capital adequacy regulations. The Subordinated Notes have been assigned a long term rating of A2 by RAM Rating Services Berhad with tenure of 10 years, callable five (5) years after issue date and on every coupon payment date thereafter, subject to BNMs approval. The coupon rate for the Subordinated Notes is fixed at 4.82% per annum, payable semi-annually throughout the entire tenure and was issued at a discount. The proceeds have been used to redeem the RM600 million Subordinated Bonds of ABMB on 26 May 2011. The main features of the Subordinated Notes are as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Issue date Tenure of the facility/issue Maturity date Interest rate/coupon : 8 April 2011 : 10 years from the issue date and callable five (5) years after the issue date : 8 April 2021 : 4.82% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears
Redemption option : The issuer may, at its option, redeem the Subordinated Notes at any coupon date on or after five (5) years from the issue date The Subordinated Notes will constitute direct and unsecured obligations of the issuer, subordinated in right and priority of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Subordinated Notes, ranking pari passu among themselves.
(vii) In the event of winding up or liquidation of the issuer, be subordinated in right of payment to all deposit liabilities and other liabilities of the issuer, except in each case to those liabilities which by their terms rank equally in right of payment or which are subordinated to the Subordinated Notes.
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26. LONG TERM BORROWINGS
Unsecured Fixed rate term loan [Note (a)] Floating rate term loan [Note (b)] Group/Company 2012 2011 RM000 RM000 401,189 200,083 601,272
Note: (a) (b)
In 2011, the term loan bears a fixed interest rate at 3.5% per annum repayable by way of a bullet payment at the end of the third year with extension option of one (1) year. In 2011, the term loan bears interest at Cost of Fund plus 0.5% per annum repayable by way of a bullet payment at the end of the fourth year.
The fixed rate term loan and floating rate term loan have been fully repaid on 27 July 2011 and 27 January 2012 respectively.
27. SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised At beginning/end of year Issued and fully paid At beginning/end of year Group/Company Number of Ordinary Shares of RM1 each Amount 2012 2011 2012 2011 000 000 RM000 RM000 2,000,000 1,548,106 2,000,000 1,548,106 2,000,000 1,548,106 2,000,000 1,548,106
28. RESERVES
Note Non-distributable: Statutory reserve (a) Capital reserve (b) Revaluation reserve (c) Employees share scheme reserve (d) Share premium Profit equalisation reserve (e) Group 2012 RM000 600,129 7,013 132,769 14,001 304,289 1,033 1,059,234 1,131,283 2,190,517 2011 RM000 544,368 7,013 68,620 13,768 304,289 1,033 939,091 908,084 1,847,175 2012 RM000 14,001 304,289 318,290 2,312 320,602 Company 2011 RM000 13,768 304,289 _ 318,057 5,837 323,894
Distributable: Retained profits (f)
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28. RESERVES (contd)
Note: (a) (b) (c) (d) The statutory reserve is maintained by the Group, in compliance with Section 36 of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act, 1989 and Section 15 of the Islamic Banking Act, 1983 and is not distributable as dividends. The capital reserve is in respect of retained profit capitalised for a bonus issue by a subsidiary company. The revaluation reserve is in respect of unrealised fair value gains and losses on financial investments available-for-sale. The employees share scheme reserve relates to the equity-settled share options/grants to Directors and employees. This reserve is made up of the estimated fair value of the share options/share grants based on the cumulative services received from Directors and employees over the vesting period. Profit equalisation reserve which is derived in accordance with the Framework of Rate of Return (BNM/GP2-i). Prior to 1 January 2008, Malaysian companies adopted the full imputation system. In accordance with the Finance Act, 2007 which was gazetted on 28 December 2007, companies shall not be entitled to deduct tax on dividend paid, credited or distributed to its shareholders, and such dividends will be exempted from tax in the hands of the shareholders (single tier system). However, there is a transitional period of six years, expiring on 31 December 2013, to allow companies to pay franked dividends to their shareholders using their Section 108 balance under limited circumstances. Companies also have an irrevocable option to disregard their accumulated tax credit under Section 108 of the Income Tax Act, 1967 and opt to pay dividends under the single tier system. The change in the tax legislation also provides for the Section 108 balance to be locked-in as at 31 December 2007 in accordance with Section 39 of the Finance Act, 2007. The Company has elected to distribute dividends out of its entire retained earnings under the single tier tax system.
(e) (f)
29. SHARES HELD FOR EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME (ESS)

A trust has been established for the ESS and is administrated by an appointed trustee. The Trustee will be entitled from time to time to accept financial assistance from the Company upon such terms and conditions as stipulated in the Trust Deed dated 3 December 2007 and the Trustee may purchase the Companys shares from the open market for the purpose of the ESS. The Trustee shall refrain from exercising any voting rights attached to these shares. In accordance with FRS 132 Financial Instruments - Presentation and Disclosure, the share purchased for the benefit of the ESS are recorded as Share Held for ESS in the equity on the statement of financial position. During the financial year, the Trustee of the ESS had purchased 8,266,200 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each from the open market at an average price of RM3.46 per share. The total consideration for the purchase including transaction costs was RM28,637,996. The shares purchased are being held in trust by the Trustee of the ESS in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 3 December 2007. During the financial year ended 31 March 2012, 1,428,150 shares have been vested and transferred from the Trustee to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with the terms under the Share Grant Plan of the ESS. As at 31 March 2012, the Trustee of the ESS held 24,466,800 ordinary shares representing 1.58% of the issued and paid-up capital of the Company.
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30. EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME (ESS)
The Alliance Financial Group Berhad Employees Share Scheme (ESS) is governed by the Bye-Laws approved by the shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 August 2007. The ESS which comprises of the Share Option Plan, the Share Grant Plan and the Share Save Plan took effect on 3 December 2007 and is in force for a period of 10 years. There were no share options offered under the Share Save Plan during the financial year. The salient features of the ESS are as follows: (i) (ii) The ESS is implemented and administered by the Employees Share Participating Scheme Committee (ESPS Committee) in accordance with the Bye-Laws. The total number of shares which may be available under the ESS shall not exceed in aggregate 10% of the total issued and paid-up share capital of the Company at any one time during the existence of the ESS and out of which not more than 50% of the shares available under the ESS shall be allocated, in aggregate, to Directors and senior management. In addition, not more than 10% of the shares available under the ESS shall be allocated to any individual Director or employee who, either singly or collectively through his/ her associates, holds 20% or more in the issued and paid-up capital of the Company. The subscription price for each share under the Share Option Plan, Share Grant Plan and Share Save Plan may be at a discount (as determined by the ESPS Committee or such other pricing mechanism as may from time to time be permitted by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad or such other relevant regulatory authorities), provided that the discount shall not be more than 10% from the 5-day weighted average market price of the shares of the Company transacted on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad immediately preceding the date on which an offer is made or at par value of the shares, whichever is higher. The ESPS Committee may at its discretion offer to any Director or employee of a corporation in the Group to participate in the ESS if the Director or employee: (a) (b) (c) (d) (v) (vi) has attained the age of 18 years; in the case of a Director, is on the board of directors of a corporation in the Group; in the case of an employee, is employed by a corporation in the Group; and is not a participant of any other employee share option scheme implemented by any other corporation within the Group which is in force for the time being.
(iii)
(iv)
provided that the non-executive directors of the Group who are not employed by a corporation in the Group shall not be eligible to participate in the Share Save Plan. Under the Share Option Plan and Share Grant Plan, the ESPS Committee may stipulate the performance targets, performance period, value and/or other conditions deemed appropriate. Under the Share Save Plan, the ESPS Committee may at its discretion offer Share Save Option(s) to any employees of the Group to subscribe for the shares of the Company and the employee shall authorise deductions to be made from his/her salary.
(vii) The Company may decide to satisfy the exercise of options/awards of shares under the ESS through the issue of new shares, transfer of existing shares or a combination of both new and existing shares of the Company. (viii) The Company may appoint or authorise the Trustee of the ESS to acquire the Companys shares from the open market to give effect to the ESS. Save for the Group Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, none of the other Directors of the Company were offered/ awarded any share options/share grants during the financial year.
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30. EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME (ESS) (contd)

Share Options Number of Share Options At end of year 000 4,011 4,480 5,166 8,990 22,647 3.09 Share Grants Number of Share Grants At end of year 000 4,224 5,229 6,034 6,625 (7,033) 2.77 22,112 2.82 At beginning Offered/ Vested/ of year awarded exercised Lapsed 000 000 000 000 713 1,846 2,278 4,837 2,169 2,169 (604) (838) (1,442) (109) (297) (526) (394) (1,326) At end of year 000 711 1,752 1,775 4,238 4,238 2,127 (1,428) 711 1,752 1,775 2,127 (643) (785) At beginning Offered/ Vested/ of year awarded exercised Lapsed 000 000 000 000 (68) (287) (385) (194) (934) Share Grants Number of Share Grants At end of year 000 680 1,390 1,933 4,003
The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, share options/grants during the financial year:
Group 2012
4,224 5,229 6,034 6,625 22,112 2.82 Share Options Number of Share Options 3.58 2.96 9,764 (9,229) 9,764 (4,224) (1,218) (1,554) (1,459) (774)
At beginning Offered/ of year awarded Lapsed 000 000 000
2008 Share Scheme 2009 Share Scheme 2010 Share Scheme 2011 Share Scheme 2012 Share Scheme
WAEP (RM)
2011
5,801 7,282 8,103 21,186 2.68 3.15 7,959 7,959 (1,577) (2,053) (2,069) (1,334)
2008 Share Scheme 2009 Share Scheme 2010 Share Scheme 2011 Share Scheme
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Share Options Number of Share Options At end of year 000 92 111 85 211 499 3.08 Share Grants Number of Share Grants At end of year 000 94 92 111 92 389 2.80 9 19 24 52 At beginning Offered/ Vested/ of year awarded exercised Lapsed 000 000 000 000 22 22 (9) (9) (18) At end of year 000 10 24 22 56 56 38 (22) (5) 10 24 22 38 (10) (12) (2) (3) 12 20 35 67 At beginning Offered/ Vested/ of year awarded exercised Lapsed 000 000 000 000 At end of year 000 Share Grants Number of Share Grants
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Company 2012
94 92 111 92 389 2.80 Share Options Number of Share Options 3.58 3.11 219 (109) 219 (94) (7) (8)
2008 Share Scheme 2009 Share Scheme 2010 Share Scheme 2011 Share Scheme 2012 Share Scheme
WAEP (RM)
2011
94 92 111 297 2.70 3.15 92 92
2008 Share Scheme 2009 Share Scheme 2010 Share Scheme 2011 Share Scheme
WAEP (RM)
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(a) Details of share options/grants at the end of financial year: WAEP RM 2008 Share Options 2009 Share Options 2010 Share Options 2011 Share Options 2012 Share Options 3.07 2.70 2.38 3.15 3.58
Exercise Period 12.12.2010 11.12.2014 02.09.2011 01.09.2015 25.08.2012 24.08.2016 23.09.2013 22.09.2017 22.07.2014 21.07.2017 Vesting Dates
2008 Share Grants 2009 Share Grants 2010 Share Grants 2011 Share Grants 2012 Share Grants
First 50% of the share grants Second 50% of the share grants First 50% of the share grants Second 50% of the share grants First 50% of the share grants Second 50% of the share grants First 50% of the share grants Second 50% of the share grants First 50% of the share grants Second 50% of the share grants
12.12.2009 12.12.2010 02.09.2010 02.09.2011 25.08.2011 25.08.2012 23.09.2012 23.09.2013 22.07.2013 22.07.2014
Note: (i) (ii) 2008 Share Options had since lapsed and all shares were forfeited due to performance measures were not meet during the extended grace period. 2008 and 2009 Share Grants were fully vested in accordance with the stipulated terms.
(b)
Allocation of shares options/grants to Executive Directors and senior management of the Group: (i) (ii) The aggregate maximum allocation of shares options/grants to Executive Directors and senior management of the Group during the financial year and since commencement of the ESS is 50% of shares available under the ESS. The actual percentage granted to Executive Directors and senior management of the total number of shares options/grants offered are as follows: Percentage
Since commencement of the ESS 2008 Share Scheme 2009 Share Scheme 2010 Share Scheme 2011 Share Scheme During the financial year 2012 Share Scheme
46.2% 48.7% 48.5% 43.5%
48.8%
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(c) Fair value of share options/share grants offered/awarded: The fair value of share options/share grants under the Share Option Plan and the Share Grant Plan during the financial year was estimated by an external valuer using a binomial model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the share options/share grants were offered/awarded. The fair value of share options and share grants measured at offer/award date and the assumptions are as follows: Share Options 2008 Fair value of the shares as at grant date, - 12 December 2007 (RM) - 2 September 2008 (RM) - 25 August 2009 (RM) - 23 September 2010 (RM) - 22 July 2011 (RM) Weighted average share price (RM) Weighted average exercise price (RM) Expected volatility (%) Expected life (years) Risk free rate (%) Expected dividend yield (%) 0.8072 3.1000 3.0696 0.2617 7 3.57 to 4.57 1.78 2009 0.7040 2.6600 2.6989 0.2709 7 3.79 to 5.22 1.78 2010 0.7489 2.4000 2.3784 0.3403 7 2.04 to 4.61 1.78 2011 0.8980 3.1300 3.1480 0.3115 7 2.92 to 4.04 1.78 2012 0.8790 3.7200 3.5800 0.2977 6 2.93 to 4.18 3.08
Share Grants 2008 Fair value of the shares as at grant date, - 12 December 2007 (RM) - 2 September 2008 (RM) - 25 August 2009 (RM) - 23 September 2010 (RM) - 22 July 2011 (RM) Weighted average share price (RM) Expected volatility (%) Risk free rate (%) Expected dividend yield (%) 2.9639 3.1000 0.2617 3.57 to 4.57 1.78 2009 2.5432 2.6600 0.2709 3.79 to 5.22 1.78 2010 2.2941 2.4000 0.3403 2.04 to 4.61 1.78 2011 2.9930 3.1300 0.3115 2.92 to 4.04 1.78 2012 3.4405 3.7200 0.2977 2.93 to 4.18 3.08
The expected life of the share options is based on the exercisable period of the share options and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome. No other features of the share options/share grants were incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The risk-free rate is employed using a range of risk-free rates for Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) tenure from 1-year to 20-year MGS.
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31. INTEREST INCOME
Loans, advances and financing Money at call and deposit placements with financial institutions Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Others Accretion of discount less amortisation of premium Group 2012 RM000 908,692 41,836 3,862 253,237 22,751 3,375 1,233,753 94,369 1,328,122 2011 RM000 841,945 36,855 1,044 206,340 30,682 4,393 1,121,259 82,179 1,203,438 2012 RM000 12,947 12,947 12,947 Company 2011 RM000 18,214 18,214 18,214
32. INTEREST EXPENSE

Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Deposits from customers Loans sold to Cagamas Subordinated obligations Long term borrowings Others Group 2012 RM000 33,640 565,206 2,908 34,513 14,178 3,814 654,259 2011 RM000 55,345 411,329 642 36,540 21,382 7,938 533,176 2012 RM000 14,178 14,178 Company 2011 RM000 21,382 21,382
33. NET INCOME FROM ISLAMIC BANKING BUSINESS

Income derived from investment of depositors funds and others Income derived from investment of Islamic Banking funds Income attributable to depositors and financial institutions Group 2012 RM000 335,853 32,097 (139,025) 228,925 27,404 256,329 2011 RM000 292,564 27,988 (112,805) 207,747 24,985 232,732
Add: Income due to head office eliminated at Group level Note:
Net income from Islamic banking business comprises income generated from both Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad (AIS) and Islamic banking business currently residing in Alliance Investment Bank Berhad (AIBB). Both AIS and AIBB are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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34. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
(a) Fee income: Commissions Service charges and fees Portfolio management fees Corporate advisory fees Underwriting commissions Brokerage fees Guarantee fees Processing fees Commitment fees Other fee income Group 2012 RM000 55,160 30,546 6,994 6,073 990 14,499 8,764 10,817 14,376 28,533 176,752 2011 RM000 35,031 34,529 6,628 3,064 949 17,837 8,603 11,779 14,042 14,645 147,107 2012 RM000 Company 2011 RM000
(b) Investment income: Gain arising from sale/redemption of: - Financial assets held-for-trading - Financial investments available-for-sale - Financial investments held-to-maturity Unrealised (loss)/gain from revaluation of: - Financial assets held-for-trading - Derivative financial instruments Realised gain on derivative financial instruments Gross dividend income from: - Financial investments available-for-sale - Subsidiary
3,699 47,408 16,831 (185) 1,572 37,444 10,229 116,998
417 3,509 3 256 4,149 43,925 3,705 55,964
265,765 265,765
146,462 146,462
(c) Other income/(expense): Foreign exchange gain Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (Loss)/gain on liquidation of subsidiaries Loss on disposal of foreclosed properties Others
7,977 200 (20) 18,275 26,432 320,182
7,415 (329) (7) (38) 15,610 22,651 225,722
(109) 1,542 1,433 267,198
203 1,179 1,382 147,844
Total other operating income
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35. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel costs - Salaries, allowances and bonuses - Contribution to EPF - Share options/grants under ESS - Others Group 2012 RM000 290,164 47,849 6,649 31,495 376,157 2011 RM000 254,506 42,523 5,347 30,962 333,338 2012 RM000 1,470 307 156 138 2,071 Company 2011 RM000 1,329 276 119 98 1,822
Establishment costs - Depreciation of property, plant and equipment - Amortisation of computer software - Rental of premises - Water and electricity - Repairs and maintenance - Information technology expenses - Others
29,374 18,239 27,414 6,137 9,965 33,255 20,007 144,391
39,592 14,420 26,290 5,470 10,470 29,339 13,406 138,987
103 62 10 78 3 256
76 133 11 12 1 233
Marketing expenses - Promotion and advertisement - Branding and publicity - Others
11,178 4,756 4,688 20,622
8,912 4,861 4,805 18,578
Administration and general expenses - Communication expenses - Printing and stationery - Insurance - Professional fees - Others
13,126 3,756 5,926 13,750 14,068 50,626 591,796
11,681 4,619 10,501 13,668 13,528 53,997 544,900
2 2 1 157 1,624 1,786 4,113
4 3 1 174 1,765 1,947 4,002
Total other operating expenses Included in the other operating expenses are the following: Auditors remuneration [Note (a)] Hire of equipment Property, plant and equipment written off Computer software written off
1,516 3,964 2,046 841
3,172 3,626 3,399 1
98 10
88 10
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35. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (contd)
(a) Auditors remuneration Statutory audit fee Audit related services Tax compliance work Tax related services Other services Total Directors remuneration Directors of the Company: Non-Executive Directors - Allowances - Fees - Benefits-in-kind 896 485 117 13 5 1,516 778 753 591 355 695 3,172 51 33 9 5 98 44 29 10 5 88 Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000 2012 RM000 Company 2011 RM000
(b)
912 1,497 55 2,464
1,022 1,430 38 2,490
340 540 31 911
359 525 38 922
CEOs and Directors of Subsidiaries: Chief Executive Officers - Salaries and allowances - Bonuses - Contribution to EPF - Share options/grants under ESS - Benefits-in-kind
3,047 1,414 641 930 56 6,088
1,765 831 378 417 55 3,446
Non-Executive Directors - Allowances - Fees
240 504 744 9,296
578 447 1,025 6,961
911
922
Past Directors - Salaries and allowances including meeting allowance - Fees - Contribution to EPF - Benefits-in-kind
182 179 10 371 9,667
151 30 20 2 203 7,164
911
922
Total Total Directors remuneration excluding benefits-in-kind
9,556
7,069
880
884
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35. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (contd)
Directors of the Company: Below RM50,000 RM50,001 - RM100,000 RM100,001 - RM150,000 RM150,001 - RM200,000 RM200,001 - RM250,000 RM250,001 - RM300,000 RM300,001 - RM350,000 RM350,001 - RM400,000 RM400,001 - RM450,000 Above RM450,000 Directors of the Group: Below RM50,000 RM50,001 - RM100,000 RM100,001 - RM150,000 RM150,001 - RM200,000 RM200,001 - RM250,000 RM250,001 - RM300,000 RM300,001 - RM350,000 RM350,001 - RM400,000 RM400,001 - RM450,000 Above RM450,000 1 3 5 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 4 2 2 1 3 2 5 1 2 5 1 2012 2011 Executive Non-Executive Executive Non-Executive Directors/CEOs Directors Directors/CEOs Directors
36. ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON LOANS, ADVANCES AND FINANCING AND OTHER LOSSES
Allowance for/(write-back of) losses on loans and financing: (a) Individual assessment allowance - Made during the year (net) (b) Collective assessment allowance - Made during the year (net) (c) Bad debts on loans and financing - Recovered - Written off (Write-back of)/allowance for commitments and contingencies Allowance for other assets Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000
43,363 46,381 (65,590) 8,416 32,570 (4,210) 6,280 34,640
87,812 15,992 (80,844) 3,988 26,948 59 6,302 33,309
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37. (WRITE-BACK OF)/ALLOWANCE FOR IMPAIRMENT
Write-back of impairment on securities: - Financial investments available-for-sale - Financial investments held-to-maturity Allowance for impairment on property, plant and equipment (Note 16) Allowance for impairment on debts due from subsidiaries Group 2012 RM000 (22,759) (344) 1,460 (21,643) 2011 RM000 (585) (3,491) (4,076) 2012 RM000 970 970 Company 2011 RM000 642 642
38. TAXATION AND ZAKAT

Income tax provision for current year Deferred tax (Over)/under provision in prior years Taxation Zakat Group 2012 RM000 173,433 (9,524) 163,909 (258) 163,651 113 163,764 2011 RM000 153,758 (10,136) 143,622 (22) 143,600 362 143,962 2012 RM000 61,128 (55) 61,073 22 61,095 61,095 Company 2011 RM000 31,476 (240) 31,236 (46) 31,190 31,190
Income tax is calculated at the Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2011: 25%) of the estimated assessable profit for the year. Profit before taxation and zakat Taxation at Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2011: 25%) Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes Effect of income not subject to tax (Over)/under provision in prior years Unabsorbed tax losses which deferred tax recognised during the year Tax expense for the year Tax savings during the year arising from: - utilisation of tax losses brought forward from previous year 2,173 1,145 A reconciliation of income tax expense applicable to profit before taxation at the statutory income tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of the Group and of the Company is as follows: Group 2012 RM000 643,603 160,901 6,869 (2,752) (258) (1,109) 163,651 2011 RM000 553,113 138,283 9,393 (2,418) (22) (1,636) 143,600 2012 RM000 260,884 65,221 852 (5,000) 22 61,095 Company 2011 RM000 140,032 35,008 1,278 (5,050) (46) 31,190
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39. EARNINGS PER SHARE
(a) Basic The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the financial year divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in issue during the financial year excluding the weighted average shares held for ESS. Group 2012 479,355 1,548,106 (24,467) 1,523,639 31.5 2011 409,202 1,548,106 (17,629) 1,530,477 26.7
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (RM000) Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000) Effect of shares bought back for ESS (000)
(b) Basic earnings per share (sen) Diluted
The calculation of the diluted earnings per share is based on the net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the financial year divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in issue during the financial year, excluding the weighted average shares held for ESS and taken into account the assumed Share Grants to employees under ESS were vested to the employees as at 31 March 2012. Group 2012 479,355 1,548,106 (24,467) 4,003 1,527,642 31.4 2011 409,202 1,548,106 (17,629) 4,238 1,534,715 26.7
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (RM000) Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000) Effect of shares bought back for ESS (000) Effect of Share Grants under ESS (000)
Diluted earnings per share (sen)
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40. DIVIDENDS
Dividend in respect of financial year 2012 2011 RM000 RM000
Net Dividends per Ordinary Share 2012 2011 Sen Sen
Recognised during the financial year: First interim dividend 5.6 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, declared in the financial year ended 31 March 2012, was paid on 26 August 2011 3.3 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, declared in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, was paid on 27 August 2010 Second interim dividend 7.7 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, declared in the financial year ended 31 March 2012, was paid on 28 February 2012 3.7 sen per share, tax exempt under the single tier tax system, on 1,548,105,929 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, declared in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, was paid on 28 February 2011
85,705
5.54
50,458
3.26
117,495
7.59
203,200
56,628 107,086
13.13
3.66 6.92
Dividends paid on the shares held in Trust pursuant to the Companys ESS which are classified as shares held for ESS are not accounted for in the equity. An amount of RM2,697,000 (2011: RM1,281,000) being dividends paid for those shares were added back to the appropriation of retained profits in respect of the dividends.
41. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Capital expenditure: Authorised and contracted for Authorised but not contracted for
Group 2012 RM000 58,075 56 58,131 2011 RM000 23,338 6,020 29,358
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42. MATERIAL LITIGATIONS
(a) A corporate borrower had issued a Writ of Summons in 2005 against an agent bank for a syndicate of lenders comprising three banks of which ABMB is one of them, claiming for general, special and exemplary damages alleging a breach of duty and contract. The credit facilities consist of a bridging loan of RM58.5 million and a revolving credit facility of RM4.0 million which were granted by the syndicate lenders of which the ABMBs participation was RM18.5 million. In 2002, the credit facilities were restructured to a loan of RM30.0 million, of which the ABMBs participation was RM8.31 million, payable over seven years. The syndicated lenders had also filed a suit against the corporate borrower for the recovery of the above-mentioned loan. The two suits were then consolidated and heard together. On 6 May 2009, judgment was delivered against the agent bank for special damages amounting to RM115.5 million together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from date of disbursement to date of realisation with general damages to be assessed by the Court. The agent banks solicitors had filed an appeal against the said decision. The High Court had on 24 June 2009 granted a stay of execution of the judgment pending disposal of its appeal at the Court of Appeal. The High Court of Appeal has fixed the hearing of the appeal on 19 June 2012. The advice from the agent banks solicitors is that they have a better than even chance of succeeding in the said appeal. ABMB had in 1999 filed a suit against a corporate borrower and the guarantor (collectively referred to as the Defendants) for the outstanding amount due to a default in banking facility amounting to RM2.36 million. The Defendants filed a counter-claimed against ABMB for special damages amounting to RM15.5 million and general damages to be assessed by the Court for negligence and/or wrongful termination of the banking facilities, statutory interest on judgment sum, costs and such other and/or further relief deemed fit by the Court. On 4 May 2009, the High Court in Kota Kinabalu dismissed ABMBs claim and allowed Defendants claim for general damages to be assessed by the Deputy Registrar. ABMB filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal against the High Court judgment and applied to the High Court for a stay of execution against the said judgment. On 3 August 2009, the High Court dismissed ABMBs application for stay of execution of the judgment. ABMB then filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal against the said decision. On 16 November 2009, the Court of Appeal dismissed ABMBs appeal for stay of execution with no order as to costs and directed that an early hearing date would be scheduled for ABMBs appeal proper. On 18 January 2011, the Court of Appeal allowed ABMBs appeal by dismissing the counter-claim against ABMB and allowing ABMBs claim against the Defendants. The Defendants filed an application for leave to appeal at the Federal Court against the said decision. On 23 November 2011, the Federal Court dismissed the Defendants application for leave to appeal at the Federal Court with costs of RM10,000. Pursuant to the decision by the Federal Court, the High Court had on 10 February 2012 struck out the matter with costs to follow as per Court of Appeal order. This essentially concludes the matter thus bringing the counter-claim against ABMB to an end. ABMB commenced a civil suit against an individual borrower in March 2007 for recovery of an overdraft facility secured by shares from the individual borrower and shares from a third party. The individual borrower counter-claimed against ABMB for various declarations amongst others that ABMB had acted wrongfully or in bad faith in demanding the repayment for the facility and that there was in existence a collateral contract between the individual borrower, ABMB and the third party. In addition, the individual borrower is also claiming for general damages to be assessed by the courts. Arising from the above-mentioned suit, the third party in September 2008 filed a separate suit against ABMB for force selling the shares pledged by the third party. The third partys claim is for damages for loss of the benefit of the shares pledged to ABMB, damages for conversion, damages for misrepresentation and for breach of contract. The two cases were consolidated into one suit. The consolidated suits were heard from 20 till 24 February 2012. On 20 March 2012, the High Court allowed ABMBs claim against the individual borrower and dismissed the individual borrowers counter claim against ABMB with costs of RM150,000. The individual borrower has since filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal against the said decision. ABMB is contesting the appeal. On 20 March 2012, the High Court dismissed the third party suit against ABMB with costs of RM150,000. The third party has since appealed against the said decision to the Court of Appeal. ABMB is contesting the appeal.
(b)
(c)
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43. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES
The Group manages risk within clearly defined guidelines that are approved by the Directors. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Group provides independent oversight to ensure that risk management policies are complied with, through a framework of established controls and reporting process. The guidelines and policies adopted by the Group to manage the main risks that arise in the conduct of its business activities are as follows: (a) Credit Risk Credit risk is the potential loss of revenue and/or principal arising from defaults by borrowers or counterparties through business activities in lending, trading, investing and hedging. Exposure to credit risk may be categorised as primary or secondary. Primary exposure to credit risk arises from loans, advances and financing. The amount of credit exposure is represented by the carrying amount of loans, advances and financing in the statement of financial position. The lending activities in the Group are guided by the Groups Credit Policies and Guidelines, in line with Best Practices in the Management of Credit Risk, issued by Bank Negara Malaysia. These credit policies and guidelines also include an Internal Grading model adopted by the Group to grade its loans, advances and financing accounts according to their respective risk profiles. On the other hand, secondary credit exposure arise from financial transactions with counterparties (including interbank market activities, derivative instruments used for hedging and debt instruments), of which the amount of credit exposure in respect of these instruments is equal to the carrying amount of these assets in the statements of financial position. This exposure is monitored on an on-going basis against predetermined counterparty limits. The credit exposure arising from off-balance sheet activities, i.e. commitments and contingencies is set out in Note 45 to the financial statements. Credit risk arising from Treasury activities are managed by appropriate policies, counterparty limits and supported by the Groups Risk Management Framework.
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43. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES (contd)
(a) Credit Risk (contd) (i) Maximum exposure to credit risk The following table presents the Groups maximum exposure to credit risk of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet financial instruments, before taking into account of any collateral held or other credit enhancements and after allowance for impairment where appropriate. For on-balance sheet financial assets, the maximum exposure to credit risk equals their carrying amount. For financial guarantees and similar contracts granted, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the maximum amount that would have to pay if the guarantees were to be called upon. For credit related commitments and contingencies that are irrevocable over the life of the respective facilities, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the full amount of the undrawn credit facilities granted to customers. Group 2012 RM000 Credit risk exposure of on-balance sheet: Cash and short-term funds (exclude cash in hand) Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale (exclude equity securities) Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets Loans, advances and financing Total on-balance sheet Credit risk exposure of off-balance sheet: Financial guarantees Credit related commitments and contingencies Total off-balance sheet Total maximum exposure 1,683,092 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 8,983,101 795,256 23,712 24,717,697 37,854,264 2011 RM000 704,169 100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,138,478 940,726 32,047 22,110,986 35,045,403 2012 RM000 6,500 19,315 25,815 Company 2011 RM000 46,857 605,700 652,557
463,962 13,009,027 13,472,989 51,327,253
453,370 10,499,031 10,952,401 45,997,804
25,815
652,557
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Credit Risk (contd)
(ii)
Credit risk concentrations
A concentration of credit risk exists when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics that cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic and other conditions. The analyses of credit risk concentration presented below relates only to financial assets subject to credit risk and are based on the industry in which the counterparty is engaged. Financial, Transport, Insurance Storage Agriculture, and and Manufacturing, Business Communication Wholesale & Residential Services Services Retail Trade Construction Mortgage RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 Motor Vehicle Financing RM000 9,597,766 322,398 30,596 1,225,981 3,464,770 11,079,307 1,256,577 1,578,975 9,597,766 300 3,404,765 3,405,065 13,002,831 439,620 439,620 230 230 439,850 61,698 4,423,688 4,485,386 37,085 3,845,463 3,882,548 8,367,934 Other Consumer Loans RM000 615,851 97,713 4,237,686 21,949 23,712 2,595,624 7,592,535 37,712 1,339,215 1,376,927 8,969,462 359,248 86,872 66,964 19,908 338,361 3,126,409 272,376 7,614,537 5,206 130,015 7,240,115 290,869 137,155 374,422 31,529
Government and Central Group Bank 2012 RM000
Total RM000 1,683,092 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 8,983,101 795,256 23,712 24,717,697 37,854,264 463,962 13,009,027 13,472,989 51,327,253
1,067,241
1,491,995
Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets Loans, advances and financing 768,101
4,202,309
Total on-balance sheet
7,529,646
Financial guarantees Credit related commitments and contingencies
Total off-balance sheet
Total credit risk
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Credit Risk (contd)
(ii) Financial, Transport, Insurance Storage Agriculture, and and Manufacturing, Business Communication Wholesale & Residential Services Services Retail Trade Construction Mortgage RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 Motor Vehicle Financing RM000 Other Consumer Loans RM000 179,499
Credit risk concentrations (contd)
Government and Central Group Bank 2011 RM000
Total RM000 704,169
524,670
4,584,626 24,951 30,657 2,029,108 6,949,069 28,423 804,322 832,745 7,781,814 98,567 422,381 75,937 22,630 323,814 6,859,499 341,328 2,442,788 2,784,116 9,643,615 5,236 156,460 6,559,284 95 421,713 453,419 23,932 1,304,866 1,328,798 1,782,217 162,118 300,215 31,611 8,498,859 8,498,859 1,276,176 1,276,176 9,775,035
100,228
557,262 557,262 1,101 1,101 558,363
80,519 1,390 3,888,300 3,970,209 37,057 4,593,841 4,630,898 8,601,107
100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,138,478 940,726 32,047 22,110,986 35,045,403 453,370 10,499,031 10,952,401 45,997,804
1,938,250
Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets Loans, advances and financing
4,059,908
910,444
Total on-balance sheet
7,433,272
Financial guarantees Credit related commitments and contingencies
Total off-balance sheet
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(a) Credit Risk (contd) (ii) Credit risk concentrations (contd) Company 2012 Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Total credit risk 2011 Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Total credit risk (iii) Collaterals The main types of collateral obtained by the Group are as follows: - For personal housing loans, mortgages over residential properties; - For commercial property loans, charges over the properties being financed; - For hire purchase, charges over the vehicles or plant and machineries financed; and - For other loans/financing, charges over business assets such as premises, inventories, trade receivables or deposits. Credit quality - Loans, advances and financing All loans, advances and financing are categorised as either: - neither past due nor impaired; - past due but not impaired; or - impaired. Past due loans, advances and financing refer to loans that are overdue by one day or more. Impaired loans are loans with month-in-arrears more than 90 days or with impaired allowances. Distribution of loans, advances and financing by credit quality Group 2012 RM000 23,255,955 1,126,956 601,135 24,984,046 28,523 (266,349) (386,017) 24,360,203 70.9% 2011 RM000 20,710,623 987,414 741,324 22,439,361 24,969 (328,375) (339,636) 21,796,319 60.9% 46,857 605,700 652,557 46,857 605,700 652,557 Financial, Insurance and Business Services RM000 6,500 19,315 25,815
Total RM000 6,500 19,315 25,815
(iv)
Neither past due nor impaired Past due but not impaired Impaired Gross loans, advances and financing Sales commissions and handling fees Less: Allowance for impairment - Individual assessment - Collective assessment Net loans, advances and financing Financial effect of collateral held for loans, advances and financing
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(a) Credit Risk (contd) (iv) Credit quality - Loans, advances and financing (contd) Credit quality of loans, advances and financing neither past due nor impaired Analysis of loans, advances and financing that are neither past due nor impaired analysed based on the Groups internal credit grading system is as follows: Group 2012 RM000 22,379,010 876,945 23,255,955 2011 RM000 19,168,648 1,541,975 20,710,623
Grading classification - Good - Fair
The definition of the grading classification can be summarised as follows:
Good: refers to loans, advances and financing which have never been past due in the last 6 months and have never undergone any restructuring or rescheduling exercise previously. Fair: refers to loans, advances and financing which have been past due at some point within the last 6 months, or have undergone restructuring or rescheduling exercise previously. Loans, advances and financing that are past due but not impaired An aging analysis of loans, advances and financing that are past due but not impaired is set out below. For the purpose of this analysis an asset is considered past due and included below when any payment due under strict contractual terms is received late or missed. The amount included is the entire financial assets, not just the payment of principal or interest or both overdue. Group 2012 RM000 909,157 187,351 30,448 1,126,956 2011 RM000 773,027 186,858 27,529 987,414
Past due up to 1 month Past due > 1 - 2 months Past due > 2 - 3 months
Loans, advances and financing assessed as impaired An analysis of loans assessed as impaired is as follows:
Gross impaired loans/financing Less: Allowance for impairment - Individual assessment Net impaired loans/financing
Group 2012 RM000 601,135 (266,349) 334,786 2011 RM000 741,324 (328,375) 412,949
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(a) Credit Risk (contd) (v) Repossessed collateral Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000 5,300 105 5,405
The Group obtained assets by taking possession of collateral held as security as follows: Nature of assets Industrial factory Residential property
Repossessed or foreclosed properties are sold as soon as practicable, with the proceeds used to reduce the outstanding indebtedness. Repossessed property is classified in the consolidated statements of financial position within other assets. Credit quality - Financial instruments The table below presents an analysis of the credit quality of cash and short term funds, deposits and placements with other financial instituitions, debt securities and derivative financial assets. Cash and short term funds herein excluding the cash in hand. Debt securities included financial assets held-for-trading, financial investments available-for-sale and financial investments held-to-maturity. Financial assets held-for-trading and financial investments available-for-sale are measured on a fair value basis. The fair value will reflect the credit risk of the issuer.
(vi)
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(a) Credit Risk (contd) (vi) Credit quality - Financial instruments (contd) Most listed and some unlisted securities are rated by external rating agencies. The Group uses external credit ratings provided by RAM, MARC, FITCH, Moody and S&P. The table below presents an analysis of debt securities by rating agency: Deposits and placements Financial Financial with assets investments financial held-for- available- instituitions trading for-sale RM000 RM000 RM000 Financial investments Derivative held-to- financial maturity assets RM000 RM000
Cash and short-term funds RM000 Group 2012 By rating agencies RAM AAA AA1 AA2 AA3 AA- A1 MARC AAA AA- FITCH AA+ A1 MOODY AA1 AA3 AA- A1 A2 A3 BAA1 C S&P AA AA- A+ A A- Government back Unrated [Note]
Total RM000
169,439 230,178 175 1 259,661 5,303 5,146 12,726 551 2,032 230 314 1,463 53 2,469 61,336 2,026 31,863 854,144 43,982 1,683,092
4,275 31,914 61,355
680,975 128,976 35,578 16,342 324,242 31,529 4,932,081 2,833,378 8,983,101
768,102 27,154 795,256
11,321 2,020 2,620 25 855 30 111 9
861,735 361,174 42,648 16,368 855 259,691 324,242 31,529 111 5,303 5,146 12,726 9 551 33,946 230 314 1,463 53 2,469 61,336 63,381 31,863
1,491,995 169 97,713 1,491,995
1,467 8,047,789 5,254 2,909,937 23,712 13,074,869
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(a) Credit Risk (contd) (vi) Credit quality - Financial instruments (contd) Deposits and placements Financial Financial with assets investments financial held-for- available- instituitions trading for-sale RM000 RM000 RM000 Financial investments Derivative held-to- financial maturity assets RM000 RM000
Cash and short-term funds RM000 Group 2011 By rating agencies RAM AAA AA1 AA2 AA3 A1 C3 MARC AAA AA- FITCH AA- A1 A+ MOODY AA1 AA3 A1 A2 A3 BAA1 C S&P AA AA- A Government back Unrated [Note]
Total RM000
86,461 10 211 33,499 597 6,294 3,357 5,747 563 2,068 402 795 699 170 978 1,516 524,797 36,005 704,169
50,029
831,253 337,646 51,098 32,193 7,003 240,381 31,610 4,464,571 3,142,723 9,138,478
910,444 30,282 940,726
23,265 60 3,556 6 1,032 2,338 5
940,979 337,716 54,865 32,199 84,560 7,003 240,381 33,948 597 6,294 5 3,357 5,747 563 2,068 402 795 699 170 978 1,516
1,938,250 50,199 100,228 1,938,250
7,838,062 1,785 3,260,994 32,047 12,853,898
Note:
Unrated financial instruments comprises placements with financial institutions where credit rating is not available and also investment in banker acceptances, negotiable instruments of deposits and certain debt securities that are not rated.
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(b) Market Risk Market risk refers to the risk that fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of the movement in the market rates or prices; the main components being interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. The Group has established a framework of approved risk policies, measurement methodologies and risk limits as approved by the Group Risk Management Committee for overall management of market risk. Market risk arising from the trading activities is controlled via position limits, sensitivity limits and regular revaluation of positions versus current market quotations. The Group is also susceptible to exposure to market risk arising from changes in prices of the shares quoted on Bursa Malaysia, which will impact on the Groups balances due from clients and brokers. The risk is controlled by application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. (i) Interest/profit rate risk As a subset of market risk, interest rate/profit rate risk refers to the volatility in net interest/profit income as a result of changes in interest rate levels/rate of return and shifts in the composition of the assets and liabilities. Interest rate/rate of return risk is managed through interest rate sensitivity analysis. The potential reduction in net interest/profit income from an unfavourable interest/profit rate movement is monitored and reported to Management. In addition to pre-scheduled meetings, Group Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) members will also deliberate on revising the Banks lending/financing and deposit rates in response to changes in the benchmark rates set by the central bank. The effects of changes in the levels of interest rates on the market value of securities are monitored closely and mark-tomarket valuations are regularly reported to Management. The Group are exposed to various risks associated with the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of market interest rates on its financial position and cash flows. The effects of changes in the levels of interest rates on the market value of securities are monitored regularly and the outcome of mark-to-market valuations are escalated to Management regularly. The table below summarises the effective interest rates at the end of reporting period and the periods in which the financial instruments will re-price or mature, whichever is the earlier.
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest/ profit Trading sensitive book Total RM000 RM000 RM000 490,260 146 60,067 213,301 8,556 (51,231)* 1,775,374 2,496,473 4,786,082 10,844 597,829 5,274,850 1,324,782 423 40,701 10,659 36,057 13,786 4,846,584 23,712 1,515,707 25,818 25,818 1,491,995 1,874,333 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 9,123,201 795,256 23,712 24,360,203 1,775,374 39,603,485 32,130,962 2,161,005 74,915 178 25,818 423 22,044 611,615 35,026,960 2.31 2.02 2.90 3.36 4.54 4.92 3.04 2.32 12.00 3.00 3.79 3.55 5.46 Effective interest/ profit rate %
Interest/profit rate risk (contd)
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Group 1 month months months months years years 2012 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 93,138 1,910,031 50,081 1,013,570 3,066,820 3,716,695 462,662 40 4,179,397 2,581,711 1,634 9,566 226,140 124 61,329 2,353,813 5,203,955 87,647 628,462 627,876 709,294 4,336,127 5,524,209 40,278 338,603 608,585 1,485,718 1,976,860 4,429 150,485 134,359 88,717 11,992 2,493,255 357,154 3,314,235 233,114
1,384,073 1,631 953,177
Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets - Trading derivatives Loans, advances and financing Other non-interest/profit sensitive balances
18,988,098
Total assets
21,326,979
15,942,492 771,753 38,858 14
Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Derivative financial liabilities - Trading derivatives - Hedging derivatives Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations
Total liabilities carried forward
16,753,117
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest/ profit Trading sensitive book Total RM000 RM000 RM000 4,846,584 901,191 5,747,775 3,670,429 4,905 9,423,109 25,818 25,818 25,818 35,026,960 901,191 35,928,151 3,670,429 4,905 39,603,485
Interest/profit rate risk (contd) Effective interest/ profit rate %
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Group 1 month months months months years years 2012 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 4,179,397 4,179,397 4,179,397 2,581,711 5,274,850 1,324,782 40,701 2,581,711 5,274,850 1,324,782 40,701 2,581,711 5,274,850 1,324,782 40,701
Total liabilities brought forward
16,753,117
Other non-interest/profit sensitive balances
Total liabilities Equity Non-controlling interests
16,753,117
Total liabilities and equity
16,753,117
On-balance sheet interest sensitivity gap (1,953,835) (4,565,556) 3,011,345
4,573,862 (1,112,577)
5,483,508
(6,926,636)
1,489,889
* Impaired loans, individual assessment allowance and collective assessment allowance of the Group are classified under the non-interest/profit sensitive column.
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest/ profit Trading sensitive book Total RM000 RM000 RM000 502,040 68 79,449 184,203 4,856 73,313* 1,009,869 1,853,798 25,134 4,253,375 999,380 4,569,271 7,236 52,227 642 4,629,376 32,047 1,970,297 33,347 33,347 1,938,250 914,038 100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,259,940 940,726 32,047 21,796,319 1,009,869 36,071,936 28,345,647 1,952,200 86,743 111,159 33,347 125,776 600,000 31,254,872 2.19 2.13 2.55 3.04 3.77 6.09 2.90 3.05 12.00 2.82 3.50 2.75 5.67 Effective interest/ profit rate %
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Group 1 month months months months years years 2011 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 411,998 100,000 2,147,162 1,413,040 3,660,202 3,176,893 61,196 24,948 600,000 3,863,037 2,493,737 100,000 8,952 50 23,447 2,484,735 4,129,928 91,335 882,911 1,563,417 363,355 4,512,029 3,596,782 336,274 222,518 1,458,636 1,409,734 160 593,503 633,480 140,837 2,761,012 292,381 2,187,048
1,070 1,246,175 10,009
Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets - Trading derivatives Loans, advances and financing Other non-interest/profit sensitive balances
16,882,804
Total assets
18,552,056
13,893,485 968,458 34,516 86,161
Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Derivative financial liabilities - Trading derivatives Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations
Total liabilities carried forward
14,982,620
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest/ profit Trading sensitive book Total RM000 RM000 RM000 4,629,376 1,272 859,189 5,489,837 3,352,114 4,489 8,846,440 33,347 33,347 33,347 31,254,872 601,272 859,189 32,715,333 3,352,114 4,489 36,071,936
Interest/profit rate risk (contd) Effective interest/ profit rate %
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Group 1 month months months months years years 2011 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 3,863,037 3,863,037 3,863,037 2,493,737 4,253,375 1,599,380 2,493,737 4,253,375 1,599,380 600,000 2,493,737 4,253,375 999,380
Total liabilities brought forward
14,982,620
Long term borrowings Other non-interest/profit sensitive balances
3.60
Total liabilities Equity Non-controlling interests
14,982,620
14,982,620
On-balance sheet interest sensitivity gap (202,835) (930,320) (3,890,020) 2,912,649
3,569,436
3,596,782
(6,992,642)
1,936,950
* Impaired loans, individual assessment allowance and collective assessment allowance of the Group are classified under the non-interest/profit sensitive column.
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest sensitive Total RM000 RM000 24 51 1,779,052 1,779,127 6,501 19,315 1,779,052 1,804,868 2.96 3.17 Effective interest rate %
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Company 1 month months months months years years 2012 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 6,477 6,477 19,264 19,264
Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Other non-interest sensitive balances
Total assets
Liabilities Other non-interest sensitive balances
4,354 4,354 1,800,514 1,804,868
4,354 4,354 1,800,514 1,804,868
Total liabilities Equity
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Market Risk (contd)
(i) Non- interest sensitive Total RM000 RM000 95 5,700 1,779,076 1,784,871 46,858 605,700 1,779,076 2,431,634
Interest/profit rate risk (contd) Effective interest rate % 2.74 2.76
Non-trading book Up to >1 3 >3 6 >6 12 >1 5 Over 5 Company 1 month months months months years years 2011 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 46,763 46,763 400,000 200,000 400,000 200,000
Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Other non-interest sensitive balances
Total assets
Liabilities Long term borrowings Other non-interest sensitive balances 600,000 600,000 600,000
1,272 1,529 2,801 1,828,833 1,831,634
601,272 1,529 602,801 1,828,833 2,431,634
3.60
Total liabilities Equity
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(b) Market Risk (contd) (ii) Foreign currency exchange risk Foreign currency exchange risk refers to the risk that fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of the movements in the exchange rates for foreign currency exchange positions taken by the Group from time to time. For the Group, foreign exchange risk is concentrated in its commercial banking. Foreign currency exchange risk is managed via approved risk limits and open positions are regularly revalued against current exchange rates and reported to Management. The following table summarises the assets, liabilities and net open position by currency as at the end of financial reporting period, which are mainly in US, Singapore, Euro and Australian Dollars. Other foreign exchange exposures include exposure to Japanese Yen, Pound Sterling and New Zealand Dollars. Group US Dollars 2012 RM000 Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Loans, advances and financing Other financial assets Total financial assets Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities On-balance sheet open position Off-balance sheet open position Net open position Group 2011 Assets Cash and short-term funds Loans, advances and financing Other financial assets Total financial assets Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities On-balance sheet open position Off-balance sheet open position Net open position 12,389 163,961 7,384 183,734 163,167 30,258 578 194,003 (10,269) 8,285 (1,984) 2,339 2,339 1,680 12 1,692 647 5,882 6,529 1,583 1,583 11,069 11 11,080 (9,497) 6,575 (2,922) 38 38 34,882 106 34,988 (34,950) (2,603) (37,553) 58,245 3,425 4 61,674 20,718 159 8 20,885 40,789 6,005 46,794 72,973 168,969 7,426 249,368 231,516 30,417 715 262,648 (13,280) 24,144 10,864 18,243 123,304 277,991 1,998 421,536 140,435 456,778 429 597,642 (176,106) 175,430 (676) Singapore Dollars RM000 531 531 13,944 3,351 1 17,296 (16,765) 24,034 7,269 Euro Dollars RM000 2,101 817 2,918 11,489 816 12,305 (9,387) 12,081 2,694 Australian Dollars Others RM000 RM000 1,733 128,288 1,047 2 131,070 76,066 31,854 107,920 9,751 3,025 9 12,785 41,668 17 11 41,696 Total RM000 32,359 251,592 282,880 2,009 568,840 283,602 492,816 441 776,859
23,150 (28,911) (208,019) (24,927) 39,632 226,250 (1,777) 10,721 18,231
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(b) Market Risk (contd) (iii) Value at risk (VaR) Value-at-risk (VaR) reflects the maximum potential loss of value of a portfolio resulting from market movements within a specified probability of occurrence (level of confidence); for a specific period of time (holding period). For the Group, VaR is computed based on the historical simulation approach with parameters in accordance with BNM and Basel requirements. Backtesting is performed daily to validate and reassess the accuracy of the VaR model. This involves the comparison of the daily VaR values against the actual profit and loss over the corresponding period. The table below sets out a summary of the Groups VaR profile by financial instrument types for the Trading Portfolio: Average for the year RM000 (885) (14,765) (4,477) Minimum RM000 (18) (6,452) (1,045) Maximum RM000 (44,087) (41,399) (7,999)
Group Balance 2012 RM000 Instruments: FX swap Government securities Private debt securities 2011 Instruments: FX swap Government securities Private debt securities (iv) Impact on net interest income Ringgit Malaysia As percentage of net interest income Note: (770) (11,487) (5,144) (549) (12,291) (1,707)
(525) (7,650) (3,641)
(272) (4,256) (1,870)
(989) (12,201) (6,456)
Interest rate risk/rate of return risk in the banking book The following tables present the Groups projected sensitivity to a 100 basis point parallel shock to interest rates across all maturities applied on the Groups interest sensitivity gap as at reporting date. 2012 Group - 100 bps + 100 bps Increase/(Decrease) RM000 RM000 (53,366) (5.7%) 53,366 5.7% 2011 Group - 100 bps + 100 bps Increase/(Decrease) RM000 RM000 (44,616) (4.9%) 44,616 4.9%
The foreign currency impact on net interest income is considered insignificant as the exposure is less than 5% of Banking Book assets/liabilities.
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(b) Market Risk (contd) Other risk measures (v) Stress test Stress testing is normally used by banks to gauge their potential vulnerability to exceptional but plausible events. The Group performs stress testing regularly to measure and alert management on the effects of potential political, economic or other disruptive events on our exposures. The Groups stress testing process is governed by the Stress Testing Framework as approved by the Board. Stress testing are conducted on a bank-wide basis as well as on specific portfolios. The Groups bankwide stress testing exercise uses a variety of broad macroeconomic indicators that are then translated into stress impacts on the various business units. The results are then consolidated to provide an overall impact on the Groups financial results and capital requirements. Stress testing results are reported to management to provide them with an assessment of the financial impact of such events would have on the Groups profitability and capital levels. Sensitivity analysis Sensitivity analysis is used to measure the impact of changes in individual stress factors such as interest/profit rates or foreign exchange rates. It is normally designed to isolate and quantify exposure to the underlying risk. The Group performs sensitivity analysis such as parallel shifts of interest/profit rates (in increment of 25 basis points) on its exposures, primarily on the banking and trading book positions.
(vi)
(vii) Displaced Commercial Risk Displaced commercial risk arises from the Groups Islamic financial services offered under Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad. It refers to the risk of losses which the Islamic Bank absorbs to make sure that Investment Account Holders are paid in rate of return equivalent to a competitive market rate of return.This risk arises when the actual rate of return is lower than returns expected by Investment Account Holders.
(c)
Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk relates to the Groups ability to maintain adequate liquid assets so as to punctually meet its financial obligations and commitments when due. Market liquidity risk refers to the potential risk that the Group is unable to liquidate its assets/securities at or near the previous market price due to inadequate market depth or disruptions to the marketplace. The Groups liquidity risk profile is managed using Bank Negara Malaysias New Liquidity Framework, other internal policies and ALCO benchmarks. A contingency funding plan is also established by the Group as a forward-looking measure to ensure that liquidity risk can be addressed according to the degrees of key risk indicators, and which incorporates alternative funding strategies which are ready to be implemented on a timely basis to mitigate the impact of unforeseen adverse changes in liquidity in the marketplace.
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(c) Liquidity Risk (contd) (i) Liquidity risk for assets and liabilities based on remaining contractual maturities The maturities of on-balance sheet assets and liabilities as well as other off-balance sheet assets and liabilities, commitments and counter-guarantees are important factors in assessing the liquidity of the Group. The table below provides analysis of assets and liabilities into relevant maturity terms based on remaining contractual maturities: Group 2012 Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial investments Loans, advances and financing Other asset balances Total assets Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities Equity Non-controlling interests Total liabilities and equity Net maturity mismatch Up to 1 month RM000 1,874,333 42,207 1,031,877 4,969,403 36,224 7,954,044 >1 3 months RM000 93,270 2,922,378 1,549,577 14,328 4,579,553 >3 6 months RM000 4,443 697,092 987,148 7,186 1,695,869 >6 12 months RM000 97,906 >1 year RM000 19,491 6,661,199 Total RM000 1,874,333 97,713 61,698 11,410,452 24,360,203 1,799,086 39,603,485
598,935 16,255,140 7,989 1,733,359 704,830 24,669,189
20,654,834 770,600 73,802 14 13,786 577,720 22,090,756 22,090,756 (14,136,712)
3,736,550 471,339 40 37,538 4,245,467 4,245,467 334,086
2,376,978 226,276 124 1,634 23,573 2,628,585 2,628,585
5,228,010 64,329 9,566 44,941 5,346,846 5,346,846
134,590 628,461 1,113 10,844 597,829 243,660 1,616,497 3,670,429 4,905 5,291,831
32,130,962 2,161,005 74,915 178 22,044 611,615 927,432 35,928,151 3,670,429 4,905 39,603,485
(932,716) (4,642,016) 19,377,358
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(c) Liquidity Risk (contd) (i) Liquidity risk for assets and liabilities based on remaining contractual maturities (contd) Group 2011 Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial investments Loans, advances and financing Other asset balances Total assets Liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations Long term borrowings Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities Equity Non-controlling interests Total liabilities and equity Net maturity mismatch Up to 1 month RM000 914,038 >1 3 months RM000 >3 6 months RM000 >6 12 months RM000 >1 year RM000 Total RM000 914,038
61,441 2,122,429 4,790,087 26,137 7,914,132
100,065 3,187,345 1,471,389 7,797 4,766,596
163 809,576 945,286 9,203 1,764,228
100,228 80,519 12,138,916 21,796,319 1,041,916 36,071,936
19,078 932,379 5,087,187 557,078 14,032,479 2,878 995,901 1,492,335 20,134,645
18,396,643
3,205,854
2,505,723
4,146,075
91,352
28,345,647
971,566 85,200 86,161 514 1,272 539,469 20,080,825 20,080,825 (12,166,693)
61,203 24,948 294 600,000 39,671 3,931,970 3,931,970 834,626
13,074 50 766 24,365 2,543,978 2,543,978
23,447 101,562 48,729 4,319,813 4,319,813
882,910 1,543 22,640 600,000 240,302 1,838,747 3,352,114 4,489 5,195,350
1,952,200 86,743 111,159 125,776 600,000 601,272 892,536 32,715,333 3,352,114 4,489 36,071,936
(779,750) (2,827,478) 14,939,295
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(c) Liquidity Risk (contd) (i) Liquidity risk for assets and liabilities based on remaining contractual maturities (contd) Company 2012 Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks Other asset balances Total assets Liabilities Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities Equity Total liabilities and equity Net maturity mismatch Company 2011 Assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks Other asset balances Total assets Liabilities Long term borrowings Other financial liabilities Total financial liabilities Equity Total liabilities and equity Net maturity mismatch 46,858 2 46,860 5,700 5,700 400,000 80 400,080 200,000 1,778,994 1,978,994 46,858 605,700 1,779,076 2,431,634 Up to 1 month RM000 6,501 3 6,504 >1 3 months RM000 >3 6 months RM000 19,315 19,315 >6 12 months RM000 122 122 >1 year RM000 1,778,927 1,778,927 Total RM000 6,501 19,315 1,779,052 1,804,868
2,790 2,790 2,790 3,714
19,315
122
1,564 1,564 1,800,514 1,802,078 (23,151)
4,354 4,354 1,800,514 1,804,868
1,272 5 1,277 1,277 45,583
5,700
400,080
600,000 1,524 601,524 1,828,833 2,430,357 (451,363)
601,272 1,529 602,801 1,828,833 2,431,634
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(c)
Liquidity Risk (contd)
(ii)
Contractual maturity of financial liabilities on an undiscounted basis
The table below presents the cash flows payable by the Group under financial liabilities by remaining contractual maturities at the end of the reporting period. The amount disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows of all financial liabilities (i.e. nominal values), which the Group manages the inherent liquidity risk based on discounted expected cash inflows. Up to 1 month >1-3 months >3-6 months >6-12 months RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 20,986,096 771,036 73,802 14 666 14,460 575,661 22,421,735 76,173 8,071,144 8,147,317 220,488 148,889 96,467 124,021 91,971 56,918 113,733 96,849 210,582 4,295,551 2,666,489 5,464,001 1,697,168 85,551 337,410 422,961 3,793,932 475,051 40 379 26,149 2,415,161 226,942 124 2,511 21,751 5,326,817 69,525 9,697 14,460 43,502 105,595 644,646 1,113 10,466 701,220 234,128 45,994 45,994 67 4,322,685 4,322,752 >1-5 years RM000 Over 5 years RM000 Total RM000 32,673,595 2,187,200 74,915 178 23,719 730,140 901,191 36,590,938 463,962 13,009,027 13,472,989
Group 2012
Non derivative financial liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations Other financial liabilities
Items not recognised in the statement of financial position Financial guarantees Credit related commitments and contingencies
Derivatives financial liabilites Derivatives settled on a net basis Interest rate derivatives Hedging derivatives (57) (57) (544,827) 542,768 (2,059) (718) (597,400) 586,117 (11,283) (752) 34
(624) 35 (589) (251,471) 249,632 (1,839)
(1,214) 69 (1,145) (58,264) 56,806 (1,458)
(2,801) 548 (2,253)
(424) 102 (322)
(5,872) 788 (5,084) (1,451,962) 1,435,323 (16,639)
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(c)
(ii) Up to 1 month >1-3 months >3-6 months >6-12 months RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 18,496,981 972,010 85,200 98,025 665 1,775 539,469 20,194,125 83,560 8,283,090 8,366,650 135,806 135,368 79,896 55,910 92,500 42,868 4,053,661 2,592,072 4,415,460 124,509 89,113 213,622 1,891,047 72,905 249,215 322,120 3,297,271 61,576 32,884 379 618,270 3,610 39,671 2,551,908 9,267 43 1,045 5,444 24,365 4,220,324 29,934 105,643 10,830 48,729 94,517 911,890 1,543 23,716 619,079 240,302 1,778,835 1,778,835 >1-5 years RM000 Over 5 years RM000
Contractual maturity of financial liabilities on an undiscounted basis (contd) Total RM000 28,661,001 1,984,677 86,743 130,952 131,448 618,270 640,738 892,536 33,146,365 453,370 10,499,031 10,952,401
Group 2011
Non derivative financial liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations Long term borrowings Other financial liabilities
Items not recognised in the statement of financial position Financial guarantees Credit related commitments and contingencies
Derivatives financial liabilites Derivatives settled on a net basis Interest rate derivatives (87,071) 86,428 (643) (292) (380,016) 367,712 (12,304)
(91) (308,146) 299,925 (8,221)
82 (441,839) 434,659 (7,180)
1,802
1,381
2,882 (1,217,072) 1,188,724 (28,348)

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(c)
(ii) Up to 1 month >1-3 months >3-6 months >6-12 months RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 2,790 2,790 1,564 1,564 4,354 4,354 >1-5 years RM000 Over 5 years RM000 Total RM000
Contractual maturity of financial liabilities on an undiscounted basis (contd)
Company 2012
Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities
2011 1,775 5 1,780 3,610 5,444 10,830 620,603 3,610 5,444 10,830 619,079 1,524 640,738 1,529 642,267
Long term borrowings Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities
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(d) Operational and Shariah Compliance Risk Operational risk is the risk of direct or indirect loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. The Shariah Compliance Risk arises from the Banks failure to comply with the Shariah rules and principles determined by the relevant Shariah regulatory councils. Operational and Shariah Compliance risk management is a continual cyclic process which includes risk identification, assessment, control, mitigation and monitoring. This includes analysing the risk profile of the Group, determines any causes of failure, assesses potential loss and enhances controls to reduce/avoid risks. Every line of business and support departments are responsible for the management of their day-to-day operational and Shariah Compliance risks while support, monitoring and reporting is facilitated by Operational Risk Management Department. Group Internal Audit and Shariah Review Team play the role of providing independent compliance assurance to Management and the Board. The main activities undertaken by the Group in managing operational and Shariah Compliance risks includes the pre-identification of risks control and self assessments; key risk indicators, reviews of documentation of the Banks processes and procedures; conducting operational and Shariah Compliance risk awareness internal training and managing potential crisis events via the mitigation resource of business continuity management. The Group has implemented regulatory and Basel II requirements for capital charge for operational risk under the Basic Indicator Approach. Ongoing monitoring and periodic policy/process changes are carried out to reduce the Groups exposure to unexpected losses, improve control and management of operational risk, to cultivate an organizational culture that places a high priority on effective operational risk management and adherence to sound operating controls and best practices.
44. CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The capital adequacy ratios of the banking group are computed in accordance with BNMs revised Risk-Weighted Capital Adequacy Framework (RWCAF-Basel II). The banking group have adopted the Standardised Approach for credit risk and market risk, and the Basic Indicator Approach for operational risk. The minimum regulatory capital adequacy requirement is 8.0% (2011: 8.0%) for the risk-weighted capital ratio. (a) The capital adequacy ratios of the banking group are as follows: 2012 12.00% 15.71% 2011 12.40% 16.54%
Before deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio After deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio Components of Tier-I and Tier-II capital are as follows: Tier-I capital (Core Capital) Paid-up share capital Irredeemable convertible preference shares Share premium Retained profits Statutory reserves Other reserves Non-controlling interests
11.52% 15.22%
11.95% 16.09%
2012 RM000 596,517 4,000 597,517 1,420,731 842,167 10,018 4,905 3,475,855 (302,065) (15,038) 3,158,752
2011 RM000 596,517 4,000 597,517 1,194,222 786,406 10,018 4,488 3,193,168 (302,065) (108,808) 2,782,295
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44. CAPITAL ADEQUACY (contd)
(a) (b) The capital adequacy ratios of the banking group are as follows (contd): Components of Tier-I and Tier-II capital are as follows (contd): Tier-II capital Subordinated obligations Collective assessment allowance Total Tier-II capital Total Capital Less: Investment in subsidiaries Total Capital Base 2012 RM000 597,829 381,019 978,848 4,137,600 (3,620) 4,133,980 2011 RM000 600,000 333,466 933,466 3,715,761 (3,620) 3,712,141
The breakdown of risk-weighted asset (RWA) by exposures in each major risk category are as follows: Group 2012 RM000 23,601,495 265,432 2,445,524 26,312,451 2011 RM000 20,149,305 71,884 2,222,953 22,444,142
Credit risk Market risk Operational risk Total RWA and capital requirement
(c)
Detailed information on the risk exposure above are prescribed under BNMs Risk-Weighted Capital Adequacy Framework (Basel II) - Disclosure Requirement (Pillar 3) is presented in the Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhads Pillar 3 Report. The capital adequacy ratios of the banking subsidiaries are as follows: Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 31 March 2012 Before deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio After deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio 31 March 2011 Before deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio After deducting proposed dividends Core capital ratio Risk-weighted capital ratio Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad Alliance Investment Bank Berhad
13.93% 14.37%
12.35% 14.19%
57.91% 58.39%
13.32% 13.76%
11.52% 13.36%
56.65% 57.13%
14.63% 14.98%
11.65% 13.37%
57.17% 57.33%
14.09% 14.44%
11.65% 13.37%
55.51% 55.67%
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44. CAPITAL ADEQUACY (contd)
(c) The capital adequacy ratios of the banking subsidiaries are as follows (contd): Note: (i) The capital adequacy ratios of Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad are computed in accordance with BNMs Capital Adequacy Framework for Islamic Banks (CAFIB). The Bank has adopted the Standardised Approach for credit risk and market risk, and Basic Indicator Approach for operational risk. The minimum regulatory capital adequacy requirement is 8.0% (2011: 8.0%) for the risk-weighted capital ratio. The capital adequacy ratios of Alliance Investment Bank Berhad are computed in accordance with BNMs revised Riskweighted Capital Adequacy Framework (RWCAF-Basel II). The Bank and the Group have adopted the Standardised Approach for credit risk and market risk, and the Basic Indicator Approach for operational risk. The minimum regulatory capital adequacy requirement is 8.0% (2011: 8.0%) for the risk-weighted capital ratio.
(ii)
45. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Group make various commitments and incur certain contingent liabilities with legal recourse to their customers. No material losses are anticipated as a results of these transactions. The off-balance sheet exposures and their related counterparty credit risk of the Group are as follows: Principal Amount RM000 Group 2012 Credit-related exposures Direct credit substitutes Transaction-related contingent items Short-term self-liquidating trade-related contingencies Obligation under on-going underwritting agreement Irrevocable commitments to extent credit: - maturity exceeding one year - maturity not exceeding one year Unutilised credit card lines 397,029 549,766 153,561 70,122 4,320,657 5,793,193 2,188,661 13,472,989 397,029 274,883 30,712 35,061 2,160,328 1,158,639 437,732 4,494,384 397,029 274,883 30,712 35,061 1,786,192 1,004,648 340,525 3,869,050 Positive Fair Value of Derivative Contracts RM000 Credit Equivalent Amount RM000 RiskWeighted Assets RM000
Derivative financial instruments Foreign exchange related contracts: - less than one year Interest rate related contracts: - one year or less - over one year to three years - over three years
3,147,488 587,000 1,110,000 423,896 5,268,384 18,741,373
17,730 130 2,592 3,260 23,712 23,712
64,522 912 14,192 20,055 99,681 4,594,065
38,478 182 2,838 6,467 47,965 3,917,015
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45. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (contd)
The off-balance sheet exposures and their related counterparty credit risk of the Group are as follows (contd): Principal Amount RM000 Group 2011 Credit-related exposures Direct credit substitutes Transaction-related contingent items Short-term self-liquidating trade-related contingencies Irrevocable commitments to extent credit: - maturity exceeding one year - maturity not exceeding one year Unutilised credit card lines 423,539 515,311 143,281 1,715,131 4,729,308 3,425,831 10,952,401 423,539 257,655 28,656 857,565 945,862 685,166 3,198,443 423,539 257,655 28,656 727,272 852,441 528,386 2,817,949 Positive Fair Value of Derivative Contracts RM000 Credit Equivalent Amount RM000 RiskWeighted Assets RM000
Derivative financial instruments Foreign exchange related contracts: - less than one year Interest rate related contracts: - one year or less - over one year to three years - over three years
2,844,627 380,000 1,447,000 285,000 4,956,627 15,909,028
22,568 257 6,465 2,757 32,047 32,047
77,079 637 29,535 15,957 123,208 3,321,651
40,842 127 5,907 3,192 50,068 2,868,017
46. CAPITAL
The Groups capital management objectives are: - to maintain sufficient capital resources to meet the regulatory capital requirements as set forth by Bank Negara Malaysia, - to maintain sufficient capital resources to support the Groups risk appetite and to enable future business growth, and - to meet the expectations of key stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, regulators and rating agencies. In line with this, the Group aims to maintain capital adequacy ratios that are comfortably above the regulatory requirement, while balancing shareholders desire for sustainable returns and high standards of prudence. The Group carries out stress testing to estimate the potential impact of extreme, but plausible, events on the Groups earnings, balance sheet and capital. The results of the stress test are to facilitate the formation of action plan(s) in advance if the stress test reveals that the Groups capital will be adversely affected. The results of the stress test are tabled to the Group Risk Management Committee for deliberations. The Groups regulatory capital are determined under Bank Negara Malaysias revised Risk-weighted Capital Adequacy Framework and their capital ratios complies with the prescribe capital adequacy ratios.
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47. LEASE COMMITMENTS
Within one year Between one and five years The Group and the Company have lease commitments in respect of equipment on hire and premises, all of which are classified as operating leases. A summary of the non-cancellable long term commitments is as follows: Group 2012 RM000 26,744 33,788 60,532 2011 RM000 21,295 14,183 35,478 2012 RM000 14 770 784 Company 2011 RM000 316 810 1,126
The operating leases for the Group and the Companys other premises typically cover for an initial period of three years with options for renewal. These leases are cancellable but are usually renewed upon expiry or replaced by leases on other properties. Future minimum lease commitments are anticipated to be not less than the rental expense for 2012.
48. SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Transactions Interest income - subsidiaries - key management personnel Dividend income - subsidiary Overhead expenses recharged - subsidiaries Interest expenses - key management personnel Management fees - related companies Balances Amount due to deposits from customers - key management personnel Overdraft - key management personnel Money at call and deposit placements with financial institutions - subsidiaries Loans, advances and financing - key management personnel Other assets - subsidiaries Other liabilities - subsidiaries (14,498) 3,168 (40,825) 89 (98) 1,079 903 (6) 1,034 363 (12,869) (265,765) (1,998) (18,176) (146,462) (1,635) In addition to related party disclosures mentioned elsewhere in the financial statements, set out below are the Groups and the Companys other significant related party transactions and balances: Group 2012 RM000 2011 RM000 2012 RM000 Company 2011 RM000
(b)
4,434
322
21,540 19 (358)
650,249 11 (5)
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48. SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (contd)
(i) (ii) Related companies refer to member companies of Alliance Financial Group Berhad. Key management personnel refer to those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group and the Company, directly or indirectly, including Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors of the Group and the Company (including close members of their families). Other members of key management personnel of the Group are the Group Chief Executive Officer, Group Chief Operating Officer, Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Chief Risk Officer, Group Chief Credit Officer and Group Company Secretary. Compensation of key management personnel Remuneration of Directors and other members of key management for the year is as follows: Group 2012 RM000 Short-term employee benefits Fees Salary and other remuneration, including meeting allowances Contribution to EPF Share options/grants under ESS Benefits-in-kind 2,072 9,252 1,171 1,336 122 13,953 2011 RM000 1,876 6,818 758 781 93 10,326 2012 RM000 540 680 50 106 31 1,407 Company 2011 RM000 525 659 44 76 38 1,342
(c)
Included in the total key management personnel are: Directors remuneration (Note 35(b))
9,296
6,961
911
922
Executive Directors of the Group and other members of key management have been offered/awarded the following number of share options/share grants under the ESS: Share Options 2012 2011 000 000 Group At beginning of year Directors/key management personnel appointed during the year Offered/awarded Vested Lapsed At end of year Company At beginning of year Offered/awarded Vested At end of year 276 171 (68) 379 221 55 276 28 23 (12) 39 29 9 (10) 28 3,050 68 2,569 (1,462) 4,225 2,289 183 1,484 (906) 3,050 379 7 350 (73) (120) 543 309 24 238 (67) (125) 379 Share Grants 2012 2011 000 000
The above share options/share grants were offered/awarded on the same terms and conditions as those offered to other employees of the Group (Note 30).
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49. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(a) Comparison of carrying amount and fair value The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities on the Group and Companys statement of financial position, and their fair value differentiating between financial assets and liabilities subsequently measured at fair value and these subsequently measured at amortised cost. 2012 Carrying amount Fair value RM000 RM000 Group Financial assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Balances due from clients and brokers Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Financial investments held-to-maturity Derivative financial assets Loans, advances and financing Financial liabilities Deposits from customers Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions Balances due to clients and brokers Bills and acceptances payable Derivative financial liabilities Amount due to Cagamas Berhad Subordinated obligations Long term borrowings Company Financial assets Cash and short-term funds Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions Financial liability Long term borrowings Note: The fair value of the other assets and other liabilities, which are considered short-term in nature, are estimated to be approximately their carrying values. 6,501 19,315 6,501 19,315 46,858 605,700 46,858 605,700 1,874,333 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 9,123,201 795,256 23,712 24,360,203 1,874,333 97,713 61,698 1,491,995 9,123,201 809,381 23,712 24,755,886 914,038 100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,259,940 940,726 32,047 21,796,319 914,038 100,228 80,519 1,938,250 9,259,940 955,844 32,047 22,137,588 2011 Carrying amount RM000 Fair value RM000
32,130,962 2,161,005 74,915 178 26,241 22,044 611,615
32,129,447 2,128,981 74,915 178 26,241 20,471 611,820
28,345,647 1,952,200 86,743 111,159 33,347 125,776 600,000 601,272
28,345,646 1,912,490 86,743 111,159 33,347 125,882 615,025 598,000
601,272
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49. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (contd)
The methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments are as follows: (i) (ii) Cash and short-term funds The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the relatively short maturity of the financial instruments. Deposits and placements with banks and other financial institutions The fair values of these financial instruments with remaining maturity of less than one year approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short maturity of the financial instruments. For those financial instruments with maturity of more than one year, the fair values are estimated based on discounted cash flows using applicable prevailing market rates for placements of similar credit risk and similar remaining maturity as at the end of the reporting period .
(iii) Financial assets held-for-trading, financial investments available-for-sale and financial investments held-to-maturity The fair values are estimated based on quoted or observable market prices at the end of the reporting period. Where such quoted or observable market prices are not available, the fair values are estimated using pricing models or discounted cash flow techniques. Where discounted cash flow technique is used, the expected future cash flows are discounted using prevailing market rates for a similar instrument at the end of the reporting date. Derivative financial instruments The fair values of derivative financial instruments are obtained from quoted market rates in active market, including recent market transactions and valuation techniques, such as discounted cash flow models, as appropriate. Loans, advances and financing The fair values of fixed rate loans with remaining maturity of less than one year and variable rate loans are estimated to approximate their carrying values. For fixed rate loans and Islamic financing with remaining maturity of more than one year, the fair values are estimated based on expected future cash flows of contractual instalment payments and discounted at applicable prevailing rates at the end of the reporting period offered to new borrowers with similar credit profiles. In respect of impaired loans, the fair values are deemed to approximate the carrying values, net of individual allowance or specific allowance for losses on loans, advances and financing. Deposits from customers The fair values of deposit liabilities payable on demand (demand and savings deposits), or deposits with maturity of less than one year are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts. The fair values of fixed deposits with remaining maturities of more than one year are estimated based on expected future cash flows discounted at applicable prevailing rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. For negotiable instruments of deposits, the fair values are estimated based on quoted or observable market prices as at the end of the reporting period. Where such quoted or observable market prices are not available, the fair values of negotiable instruments of deposits are estimated using the discounted cash flow technique.
(iv) (v)
(vi)
(vii) Deposits and placements of banks and other financial institutions and bills and acceptances payable The carrying values of these financial instruments with remaining maturity of less than one year approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short maturity of the financial instruments.
(viii) Amount due to Cagamas Berhad The fair values of amount due to Cagamas Berhad are determined based on the discounted cash flows of future instalment payments at applicable prevailing Cagamas rates as at the end of the reporting period.
(ix) Long term borrowings (x) The fair values of variable rate borrowings are estimated to approximate carrying values. For fixed rate borrowings, the fair values are estimated based on discounted cash flow techniques using a current yield curve approximate for the remaining term to maturity. Subordinated obligations The fair value of the subordinated bonds is estimated based on discounted cash flow techniques using a current yield curve appropriate for the remaining term to maturity.
(xi) Balances due from/(to) clients and brokers The carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of the fair values because of their short tenor.
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(b) Financial instruments measured at fair value Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchy FRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure require disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value according to a hierarchy of valuation techniques, whether the inputs used are observable or unobservable. The following level of hierarchy are used for determining and disclosing the fair value of the financial instruments: (i) (ii) (iii) Group 2012 Assets Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Derivative financial assets Liabilities Derivative financial liabilities Group 2011 Assets Financial assets held-for-trading Financial investments available-for-sale Derivative financial assets Liabilities Derivative financial liabilities 3,864 1,938,250 9,130,660 32,047 125,416 1,938,250 9,259,940 32,047 4,199 1,491,995 8,978,333 23,712 140,669 1,491,995 9,123,201 23,712 Level 1 - quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following tables show the Groups financial instruments which are measured at fair value at the reporting date analysed by the various levels within the fair value hierarchy: Level 1 RM000 Level 2 RM000 Level 3 RM000 Total RM000
26,241
26,241
33,347
33,347
Financial instruments that are valued using quoted prices in active market are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. This includes listed equities and corporate debt securities which are actively traded. Where fair value is determined using quoted prices in less active markets or quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, such instruments are generally classified as Level 2. In cases where quoted prices are generally not available, the Group then determine fair value based upon valuation techniques that use as inputs, market parameters including but not limited to yield curves, volatilities and foreign exchange rates. The majority of valuation techniques employ only observable market data and so reliability of the fair value measurement is high. These would include government securities, corporate private debt securities, corporate notes, repurchase agreements and most of the Groups derivatives. The Group classifies financial instruments as Level 3 when there is reliance on unobservable inputs to the valuation model attributing to a significant contribution to the instrument value. Valuation reserves or pricing adjustments where applicable will be used to converge to fair value. The valuation techniques and inputs used generally depend on the contractual terms and the risks inherent in the instrument as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Principal techniques used include discounted cash flows, and other appropriate valuation models.
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(b) Financial instruments measured at fair value (contd) Reconciliation of movements in Level 3 financial instruments: 2012 RM000 125,416 (300) 17,704 563 (2,714) 140,669
Group At beginning of year Total gains/(losses) recognised in: - Statement of comprehensive income - Other comprehensive income Purchases Disposal/redemption At end of year
50. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following segment information has been prepared in accordance with FRS 8 Operating Segments, which defines the requirements for the disclosure of financial information of an entitys operating segments. The operating segments results are prepared based on the Groups internal management reporting reflective of the organisations management reporting structure. The Group is organised into the following key operating segments: (i) Consumer Banking Consumer Banking provides a wide range of personal banking solutions covering mortgages, term loans, personal loans, hire purchase facilities, credit cards, wealth management (cash management, investment services, share trading, bancassurance and will writing). Consumer banking customers are serviced via branch network, call centre, electronic/internet banking channels, and direct sales channels. Business Banking Business Banking segment covers Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Wholesale Banking. SME Banking customers comprise self-employed, small and medium scale enterprises. Wholesale Banking serves public-listed and large corporate business customer including family-owned businesses. Business Banking provides a wide range of products and services including loans, trade finance, cash management, treasury and structured solutions.
(ii)
(iii) Financial Markets Financial Markets provide foreign exchange, money market, hedging, wealth management and investment (capital market instruments) solutions for banking customers. It also manages the assets and liabilities, liquidity and statutory reserve requirements of the banking entities in the Group. Investment Banking Investment Banking covers stockbroking activities and corporate advisory which includes initial public offering, equity fund raising, debt fund raising, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. Others Others refer to mainly other business operations such as unit trust, asset management, alternative distribution channels, trustee services and head office.
(iv) (v)

Consumer Banking RM000 Total RM000 673,863 673,863 256,329 320,182 (301,283) 5,654 954,207 (34,640) 21,643 (295,629) 1,250,374 (544,183) (47,613) 658,578 (34,640) 21,643 645,581 (1,978) (163,764) 479,839 236,579 1,885,675 42,822,690 (3,721,777) 39,100,913 26,552 90,293 30,825 354,902 39,603,485 35,897,767 30,384 35,928,151 141,180 95,661 236,841 121,624 94,087 452,552 (251,931) (23,025) 177,596 (24,267) (8,528) (1,053) 21,643 (195) 284,355 227,344 (7,449) 272,361 (597) 501,310 (200,699) (16,256) 272,594 (39,164) (6,086) 26,002 (31,373) (2,078) 299,199 (26,670) (168) 1,551,657 (549,837) (47,613) 296,635 66,846 137,829 141,718 40,454 90,422 1,396 24,606 (15,488) 314,687 661,102 228,924 661,631 12,761 27,405 (341,449) 307,025 (10,390) 223,192 (81,474) 5,193 (3,797) (15,488) 661,102 12,761 Business Banking RM000 Financial Markets RM000 Investment Banking RM000 Others RM000 Total Inter-segment Operations Elimination RM000 RM000
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50. SEGMENT INFORMATION (contd)
GROUP 2012
Net interest income/(expense) - external income/(expense) - inter-segment
Net income from Islamic banking business Other operating income
Net income Other operating expenses Depreciation and amortisation
Operating profit Allowance for impairment on loans, advances and financing and other losses Write-back of impairment
Segment result 153,329 275,827 247,934 (7,644) 271,764 941,210 (295,629) Share of results in an associate Taxation and zakat
Net profit after taxation and zakat 13,155,522 11,284,537 16,260,377
Segment assets
Reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated assets: Investment in an associate Property, plant and equipment Unallocated assets Intangible assets
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Total assets
Segment liabilities 15,980,443 11,087,887 9,802,809 105,221 64,508 37,040,868 (1,143,101) Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
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Consumer Banking RM000 Total RM000 670,262 670,262 232,732 225,722 1,128,716 (490,889) (54,011) (159,052) 583,816 (33,309) 4,076 554,583 (1,470) (143,962) 409,151 2,502,007 40,064,662 (4,596,118) 35,468,544 28,530 104,837 112,343 357,682 36,071,936 32,668,034 47,299 32,715,333 222,475 41,922 264,397 116,889 73,499 454,785 (236,522) (27,180) 191,083 (37,035) 2,972 1,139 412 2,937 644 (302) (33,309) 4,076 267,797 143,188 (2,589) 143,389 742,868 451,089 (168,128) (15,164) 185,873 (35,240) (7,445) 31,473 (30,102) (3,960) 168,146 (24,495) (262) 1,291,366 (494,487) (54,011) (162,650) 3,598 293,127 55,832 102,130 111,208 35,027 39,638 1,858 29,615 (2,660) 170,806 667,930 207,748 415,688 2,332 24,984 (189,966) 245,160 47,967 198,381 (87,173) 4,574 (2,716) (2,660) 667,930 2,332 Business Banking RM000 Financial Markets RM000 Investment Banking RM000 Others RM000 Total Inter-segment Operations Elimination RM000 RM000
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50. SEGMENT INFORMATION (contd)
GROUP 2011
Net interest income/(expense) - external income/(expense) - inter-segment
Net income from Islamic banking business Other operating income
Net income Other operating expenses Depreciation and amortisation
Operating profit (Allowance for)/write-back of impairment on loans, advances and financing and other losses Write-back of impairment
Segment result 154,048 271,908 146,537 (1,945) 143,087 713,635 (159,052) Share of results in an associate Taxation and zakat
Net profit after taxation and zakat 12,730,209 9,134,341 15,449,464 248,641
Segment assets
Reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated assets: Investment in an associate Property, plant and equipment Unallocated assets Intangible assets
Total assets
Segment liabilities 15,677,949 9,272,735 8,953,812 116,286 658,497 34,679,279 (2,011,245) Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
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51. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Liquidation of subsidiary The following subsidiaries have been liquidated pursuant to Section 272(5) of the Companies Act, 1965: (a) Subsidiary of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (i) (b) AllianceGroup Properties Sdn. Bhd. - liquidated with effect from 11 November 2011.
Subsidiaries of Alliance Investments Bank Berhad (ii) (iii) (iv) KLCS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. - liquidated with effect from 28 April 2011. KLCity Ventures Sdn. Bhd. - liquidated with effect from 11 November 2011. KLCity Unit Trust Berhad - liquidated with effect from 28 December 2011.
52. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no material events subsequent to the end of the financial reporting period that require disclosure or adjustment to the financial statements.
53. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Building Freehold land Leasehold land Group 2012 RM000 2,453 1,009 352 3,814 2011 RM000
Property, plant and equipment where deposits have been received from buyers of the properties and where a definitive buyer have been identified will classified as non-current assets held for sale. The disposals are expected to be completed in next financial year.
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54. REALISED AND UNREALISED PROFITS
On 25 March 2010, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) issued a directive to all listed issuers pursuant to Paragraphs 2.06 and 2.23 of Bursa Malaysia Main Market Listing Requirements. The directive requires all listed issuers to disclose the breakdown of the unappropriated profits or accumulated losses as at the end of the reporting period, into realised and unrealised profits or losses. On 20 December 2010, Bursa Malaysia further issued guidance on the disclosure and the format required. The breakdown of retained profits of the Group and the Company as at the reporting date, into realised and unrealised profits, pursuant to the directive, is as follows: Group 2012 RM000 Total retained profits - Realised - Unrealised 1,360,783 51,858 1,412,641 (281,358) 1,131,283 2011 RM000 1,045,846 144,761 1,190,607 (282,523) 908,084 2012 RM000 2,012 300 2,312 2,312 Company 2011 RM000 5,553 284 5,837 5,837
Less: Consolidation adjustments Total retained profits as per accounts
The determination of realised and unrealised profits is based on the Guidance of Special Matter No. 1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits or Losses in the Context of Disclosures Pursuant to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Listing Requirements, issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants on 20 December 2010. Accordingly, the unrealised retained profits of the Group and the Company as disclosed above excludes translation gains and losses on monetary items denominated in a currency other than the functional currency and foreign exchange contracts, as these gains and losses are incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Group and the Company, and are hence deemed as realised. The disclosure of realised and unrealised profits above is solely for complying with the disclosure requirements stipulated in the directive of Bursa Malaysia and should not be applied for any other purposes.

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ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

Statement of Board of Directors Responsibilities

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

RESERVES AND PROVISIONS

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

SHARES HELD FOR EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME

BUSINESS REVIEW FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED (FYE) 31 MARCH 2012

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR FYE 31 MARCH 2013

RATING BY EXTERNAL RATING AGENCY

(appointed on 18 April 2012) (resigned on 18 April 2012)

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

31.3.2012 835,300 # 1,279,900

BAD AND DOUBTFUL DEBTS

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

CONTINGENT AND OTHER LIABILITIES

ITEMS OF AN UNUSUAL NATURE

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

COMPLIANCE WITH BANK NEGARA MALAYSIAS EXPECTATIONS ON FINANCIAL REPORTING

Datuk Oh Chong Peng Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Datuk Oh Chong Peng Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dato Thomas Mun Lung Lee

Lee Eng Leong

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

Independent Auditors Report

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Independent Auditors Report

Mohammad Faiz Bin Mohammad Azmi (No.2025/03/14 (J)) Chartered Accountant

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

Statements of Financial Position

4,354 4,354 1,548,106 320,602 (68,194) 1,800,514 1,800,514 1,804,868

1,529 601,272 602,801 1,548,106 323,894 (43,167) 1,828,833 1,828,833 2,431,634

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Statements of Comprehensive Income

85,531 (21,382) 64,149 543,988

(7,925) 1,981 (5,944) 403,207

479,355 484 479,839

409,202 (51) 409,151

543,504 484 543,988

403,258 (51) 403,207

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 31 March 2012

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP BERHAD (6627-X)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Statements of Changes in Equity

Retained Profits RM000 3,691 108,842 (107,086)

Total Equity RM000 1,821,730 108,842 5,347 (107,086) 3,485 (3,485)

1,548,106 1,548,106 1,548,106

304,289 304,289 304,289