2. Disclaimer
“This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions
established by the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks
and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this presentation reflect the expectations of the Bank’s management
and are based on currently available data; however, actual experience with respect to these factors is subject to future
events and uncertainties, which could materially impact the Bank’s expectations. A number of factors could cause actual
performance and results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited
to the following: the anticipated growth of the Bank’s credit portfolio, including its trade finance portfolio; the continuation of
the Bank’s preferred creditor status; the impact of increasing interest rates and of improving macroeconomic environment in
the Region on the Bank’s financial condition; the execution of the Bank’s strategies and initiatives, including its revenue
diversification strategy; the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for credit losses; the need for additional provisions for credit
losses; the volatility of the Bank’s Treasury trading revenues; the Bank’s ability to achieve future growth and increase its
number of clients, the Bank’s ability to reduce its liquidity levels and increase its leverage; the Bank’s ability to maintain its
investment-grade credit ratings; the availability and mix of future sources of funding for the Bank’s lending operations;
potential trading losses; existing and future governmental banking and tax regulations; the possibility of fraud; and the
adequacy of the Bank’s sources of liquidity to replace large deposit withdrawals.”
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3. A Leading Franchise with a Solid Track Record
The Latin America Trade Finance Bank Key Financial Highlights
Remarkable Trajectory: + 36 years of Success
Bladex is the Latin American Trade Finance Bank, providing integrated
financial solutions across Latin America‟s foreign trade value chain
First Latin American bank to be listed on the NYSE and to be rated
Investment Grade (both in 1992)
Currently rated Baa2 / BBB / BBB+, all with Stable outlook
Class “A” shareholders (Central Banks or designees from 23
Latin America (“LatAm”) countries) provide substantial support
and represent a direct link between the Bank and the governments
of Latin America
Multi-national DNA embedded in its regional presence, ownership
structure, management and organizational culture
Current Credit Ratings
FY2015 YoY (%)
Net Income (mm): $104.0 +2%
Net Interest Income (mm): $145.5 +3%
Return on Average Equity: 11.0% 11.5%(2)
Gross Loans (mm): $6,692 +0.1%
Total Assets (mm): $8,286 +3%
Total Deposits (mm): $2,795 +12%
Market Capitalization (mm): $1,010(1) -13%
Asset Quality (impaired loans to
gross loan portfolio):
0.78% 0.06%(2)
1988
1992
2003
2005
2009
2014
Following incorporation in 1978, Bladex initiated its operations in 1979 and issued its
first bond in the international capital markets
Bladex is granted a license to operate as an agency by the New York State
Banking Authorities
Bladex is the First Latin American bank registered with the SEC for its IPO,
establishing a full listing on the NYSE
Bladex conducts a Common Stock Rights Offering, with stand-by
commitments issued by a group of Class A shareholders and multilateral
organizations
Bladex launches its client diversification strategy into trade-oriented
corporations; expansion of its suite of products and services
Bladex initiates funding diversification strategy: increase in central bank
deposits, local & international debt sales, syndicated loan facilities
Bladex cooperates with the International Finance Corporation to
establish the first critical commodities finance facility in Latin America
(1) As of December 31, 2015; (2) As of December 31, 2014
1979
Moody’s Fitch S&P
Date of Rating Dec. 2007 Jul. 2012 May 2008
Date of Confirmation Dec. 2015 Jul. 2015 Jul. 2015
Short-Term P-2 F2 A-2
Long-Term Baa2 BBB+ BBB
Perspective Stable Stable Stable
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4. Strong and Unique Shareholder Structure
A unique shareholding structure
Class A shareholders provide substantial support to Bladex, representing a direct link between the Bank and the governments
of Latin America – most of which have granted preferred creditor status to the Bank – and also constituting the main source of
deposits, a very reliable funding source
Class A shareholders enjoy super-majority rights related to changes in the Bank‟s Articles of Incorporation
Class A shareholders can only sell shares to other class A shareholders, thus maintaining the essence of the existing
shareholder structure and ensuring support from central banks
Shareholder Composition Board of Directors Composition
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Out of 10 directors, 9 are
independent and one represents the
Bank‟s management (CEO)
Class A – Central Banks or
designees from 23 LatAm countries
Class B – LatAm & international
banks and financial institutions
Class E – Public Float (NYSE listed)
5. Defined Value Proposition with Strong Business
Fundamentals
Business Value Proposition Strong Underlying Business Fundamentals
Business Products & Services Multi-Pronged Business Segmentation
Global provider of natural
resources with positive
demographics
Sustained growth
and sound
economic
policies
Deep knowledge of
Latin America
Core competency in
trade finance
Support of
Investment &
Regional
Integration
Efficient
Measurement and
Management
In-depth knowledge of Latin America‟s local markets
Backed by 23 Latin American governments
Vast correspondent banking network throughout
LatAm & other regions of the world
Uniquely qualified staff with strong product expertise in
Trade Value Chain, Cross-border Finance, Supply-side
& Distribution, both intra-regional and inter-regional
Efficient organizational structure
LEAN, client focused efficient organizational structure
Single point of contact, providing client-specific
solutions, and focused on long-term relationships
Driver of progress,
economic growth and
development
Supporting
specialization in
both primary and
manufacturing
sectors
Enhancing LatAm‟s
role in global and
regional value chains
Growth of „Multi-latinas‟ as
drivers of business expansion
Supporting business
integration boosted by
free trade agreements
Bladex‟s products and services are categorized into three main areas: i) Financial
Intermediation Business, ii) Structuring and Syndications Business and iii) Treasury.
Financial Intermediation
Syndication and Structuring
Treasury
• Trade: Foreign trade products – short and medium term instruments that help drive
the cross-border activity of corporations.
• Working Capital: Support to trade finance clients throughout the entire production
cycle chain, across a wide range of primary, secondary and tertiary activity sectors.
Structured Credit and lending facilities for short and medium-term financing of supply
chain, materials & equipment, and inventories.
• Financial solutions designed to meet clients' needs.
• Provides access to structured funding for a wide base of financial institutions and
companies in Latin America.
• Debt capital market and deposit products for investment and cash flow optimization.
• Treasury services.
World-Class Standards in Corporate Governance
Enterprise-Wide Risk Management
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Financial Institutions
Among top 10 in their
respective markets
Significant corporate
banking activity / client
base
Corporations
US Dollar generation
capacity
Growth oriented beyond
domestic market
Among top 10 in
respective industries
Track Record &
Corporate Governance
Focus on Strategic Sectors for the Region
Oil & Gas (upstream, integrated, and downstream),
Agribusiness, Food processing, Manufacturing, well
diversified in other sectors
Regional Focus
Mexico
Central America and The
Caribbean
Brazil
South America
• Southern Cone (1)
• Andean Region (2)
(1) Includes Argentina, Chile,
Paraguay and Uruguay.
(2) Includes Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
and Venezuela
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REGIONS
CLIENT
BASE
INDUSTRY
SECTORS
6. Leverage Proven
Origination Capacity
LatAm GDP
Growth
LatAm Trade
Flow Growth
Bladex Client
Base Growth
Valued Products
& Services
15%+
ROAE
Bladex
Origination
Active
Portfolio
Management
Improved Financial
Margins
NIM ~ 1.8% - 2.0%
Stable Fees from Use
of Capital
~ 15% – 20% of Core
Net Revenues
Prudent Credit Risk
Management
Cost of Credit
~ 1.2% – 1.5%
Continued Focus on
Efficiency
Efficiency Ratio
< 30%
Sustainable Moderate
Growth
~ 3% to 8%
Core Financial Intermediation
(On-book Portfolio)
Solid Capitalization
A minimum of 13.5%
Tier 1 Basel III Ratio
Target Consistent
Core Performance
Financial
Institutions
Syndications &
Structuring
Partners
Trade
Services
Distribution:
Asset Distribution & Services
Fee Based
Services:
Investors Other
Tap Additional Income Sources
15%+
ROAE
12%+
ROAE
3%+
ROAE
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Financial Business Model targets
sustainable, superior returns
• Our Financial Business Model is based on our proven origination capacity of well-diversified Latin American risk. With an adequate risk-
return profile, together with solid operational efficiency and capitalization, the Bank aims to deliver a consistent return through its ROAE
and to its shareholders from its core financial intermediation activities, commensurate with its cost of capital. The Bank‟s efforts to enhance
its asset distribution and trade finance services, aim to increase its return target well above the Bank‟s cost of capital.
7. Strategy Hones Strengths & Positions to Seize
Growth Opportunities
Develop Emerging Businesses
• Develop robust syndication
platform
• Expand diversified market
distribution capabilities
Risk sharing programs
Secondary market transactions
Securitization Platform
• Expand vendor finance and
leasing capabilities
Local vehicles (e.g. SOFOM in
Mexico)
Build New Businesses
• Explore adjacent markets &
establish pipeline of new business
activities in trade and regional
integration, such as:
Credit Insurance
Capital Market transactions
Structured Trade Finance
Trade-related Services
Factoring
Trade Infrastructure Project
Finance
Strengthen Core Business
• Improve Operating Efficiency
through LEAN Processes,
Structure & Organization
• Active credit portfolio
management
Achieve sustainable &
consistent return on equity
Improve quality of earnings
Achieve greater risk dispersion
• Expand Contingency Business
Develop Guarantee and L/C
Issuance Platform
+
+
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Core ROAE = 12% ROAE = 15%
8. Adhering to World-Class Standards
(*) Except for the Bank‟s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), all other
members of the Board of Directors are independent.
Board of Directors*
CEO
Commercial
Division
Internal Audit
Risk Policy and
Assessment Committee
Finance & Business
Committee
Nomination
and Compensation
Committee
Audit and
Compliance Committee
Very high corporate governance
standards
Multiple regulators: FED, SEC,
NYSDFS, Superintendency of Banks
of Panama, and other entities
throughout the Region
Commercial
Division
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Enterprise risk management &
externally certified internal audit
function
Internal alignment of corporate
culture, measurement system
and process management to
optimize total shareholder return
.
FIRST LINE
OF DEFENSE
Operating
Management
-------------------------
Front end&
enabling functions
THIRD LINE
OF DEFENSE
Assurance
-------------------------
Audit function
Finance
Division
SECOND LINE
OF DEFENSE
Monitoring
-------------------------
Risk function
Corporate Services
Risk Management
Division
9. Commercial Strategy Focused on Diversification
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Sustained Portfolio Growth Commercial Portfolio Composition
Commercial Portfolio By Country Commercial Portfolio By Industry
As of December 31, 2015As of December 31, 2015
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Reduced exposure to Brazil by
17 percentage points since
2005 to December 31, 2015
As of December 31, 2015
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… and Focus on Asset Quality
Impaired Loans Evolution
Proven track record of strong asset quality, with significant risk mitigants:
• Low-risk asset class, with short-dated exposures, and superior loss performance
• US dollar based lending, no meaningful net FX exposures
• Floating-rate lending and funding model minimizes interest rate risk exposure
• Conservative loss reserve methodology (IFRS 9)
• Pro-active loss prevention, and diligent recovery processes
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(*) Subsequent to December 31, 2015, pre-payments reduced
impaired loans to $28 million (0.42% of loan portfolio).
(*) Reserve coverage increased to 3.4x after pre-payments
received after December 31, 2015.
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Low risk Business
Commercial Portfolio by Type of Transaction
• As of December 31, 2015, 72% of commercial portfolio
had a remaining maturity term of 1 year, with average
maturity of 121 days.
• Medium term commercial portfolio had a remaining
maturity term of 2.4 years.
• Commercial portfolio - remaining maturity of 330 days.
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Commercial Portfolio by Remaining Terms
• Bladex‟s portfolio is composed primarily of trade
assets, low-risk class, with short-dated exposures, and
superior loss performance.
12. Diversified Regional and Global Funding
Sources….
(*) Original Currency:
all non-USD
denominated
liabilities are hedged
into US Dollars with
the exception of
most MXN issuances
which fund assets in
Funding Highlights
• Proven capacity to secure funding and maintain high
liquidity levels, even during crises
• Deposits from central banks shareholders or designees
provide a resilient funding base. They represent 68% of the
Bank‟s total deposits as of December 31, 2015
• Focus on increased diversification of global and regional
funding sources on numerous relevant dimensions: client
base, geography and currency
• Broad access to debt capital markets through public and
private debt issuance programs in USD and other
currencies, and international syndications
• Increased focus in medium and long-term funding to match
a growing asset base with similar characteristics and
consolidate the funding base stability maintaining
competitive funding costs
Deposits by Type of Client Diversified Funding Sources
As of December 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2015
Funding Sources and Cost of Funds
Funding by Currency (*)
12
(US$ million)
As of December 31, 2015
13. …with Conservative Liquidity Management
Liquidity Management Highlights Liquidity Placements
Liquidity Coverage RatioLiquidity Ratio
(US$ million)
As of December 31, 2015
Advanced liquidity management operating under Basel III
framework, monitoring liquidity through Liquidity Coverage Ratio
(“LCR”) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (“NSFR”)
1.15x NSFR
1.52x LCR (Basel III)
Liquid balances mainly held in cash-equivalent deposits in A-1 /
P-1 rated financial institutions or A-rated negotiable money market
instruments.
High-quality, short-term trade finance book, which serves as an
alternate source of liquidity, with approximately $1 billion in loans
maturing on a monthly basis
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Expanding Earnings Capacity & Profitability...
Net Income Net Interest Income & Margin
Fees and Other Income Efficiency Ratio
(US$ million)
(US$ million) (US$ million, except percentages)
(US$ million, except percentages)
Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as
issued by IASB. The financial information corresponding to the years 2011-2013 follow the previous accounting standard, US-GAAP. Bladex
completed its transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in 2015.
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… Supported by Strong Balance Sheet…
Total Assets Loan Portfolio
Deposits Stockholder’s Equity
(US$ million) (US$ million)
(US$ million) (US$ million)
Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as
issued by IASB. The financial information corresponding to the years 2011-2013 follow the previous accounting standard, US-GAAP. Bladex
completed its transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in 2015.
16. Return on Average Equity “ROAE” Return on Average Assets “ROAA”
…and Solid Performance
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
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Risk Weighted Assets ($ million)
Basel III
2011 n.a.
2012 n.a.
2013 n.a.
2014 $5,914
2015 $6,104
n.a. means not available
Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as
issued by IASB. The financial information corresponding to the years 2011-2013 follow the previous accounting standard, US-GAAP. Bladex
completed its transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in 2015.
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Key Financial Metrics
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(In US$ million, except when indicated otherwise) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Business Profit $66.3 $83.5 $89.4 $99.7 $99.0
Non-Core Profit 16.9 9.5 (4.6) 2.7 5.0
Profit for the Year 83.2 93.0 84.8 102.4 104.0
EPS (US$) $2.25 $2.46 $2.21 $2.65 $2.67
Return on Average Equity (ROAE) 11.4% 11.6% 10.0% 11.5% 11.0%
Business ROAE 9.1% 10.4% 10.6% 11.2% 10.4%
Return on Average Assets (ROAA) 1.5% 1.5% 1.2% 1.35% 1.32%
Business ROAA 1.2% 1.4% 1.3% 1.32% 1.25%
Net Interest Margin (NIM) 1.81% 1.70% 1.75% 1.88% 1.84%
Net Interest Spread (NIS) 1.62% 1.44% 1.55% 1.72% 1.68%
Loan Portfolio 4,960 5,716 6,148 6,686 6,692
Commercial Portfolio 5,354 5,953 6,630 7,187 7,155
Reserve for expected Credit Losses to Commercial Portfolio 1.82% 1.31% 1.18% 1.22% 1.33%
Impaired Loans to Loan Portfolio 0.65% 0.00% 0.05% 0.06% 0.78%
Total Reserve for expected credit losses to Non-Performing Loans (x times) 3.0 0.0 25.0 21.7 1.8
Efficiency Ratio 36% 42% 41% 32% 30%
Business Efficiency Ratio 39% 43% 37% 32% 31%
Market Capitalization 596 822 1,081 1,167 1,010
Assets 6,360 6,756 7,471 8,022 8,286
Tier 1 Capital Ratio Basel III 18.6% 17.9% 15.9% 15.5% 16.1%
Leverage (times) 8.4 8.2 8.7 8.8 8.5
(*) End-of-period balances.
Results
Portfolio Quality (*)
Performance
Efficiency
Scale &
Capitalization (*)
Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as
issued by IASB. The financial information corresponding to the years 2011-2013 follow the previous accounting standard, US-GAAP. Bladex
completed its transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in 2015.
(**)
(**)
(**) Pre-payments subsequent to December 31, 2015 reduced impaired loans to 0.42%, and increased reserve coverage to 3.4x.
18. Bladex Value Proposition to Shareholders
• Bladex offers
investors access to
an entire continent
with compelling long-
term growth
prospects
• Business model
provides diversified
exposure to emerging
markets, but with well
mitigated Credit
Quality, Market, &
Operational risks
• Committed to total
shareholder return
(“TSR”) … Attractive
dividend yield (annual
dividend yield over
5.0%) as a function of
core business growth
(target 40% - 50%
payout ratio)
• Attractive valuation
multiples
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19. Diversified Commercial Portfolio
with Robust Asset Quality
Defined Strategy to Achieve
Sustainable Growth
Diversified Funding &
Conservative Liquidity
Management
Experienced Management and
Conservative Risk Management
Practices
Compelling Returns sustained
by Strong and Reliable
Performance Metrics*
Leading Franchise in LatAm
with Solid Track Record
Trade Finance Bank in Latin America
with 36 years of Remarkable Success
Investment Grade Profile with
Strong and Unique Shareholding
Structure
Deep knowledge of Latin America
with Core in Trade Finance
Strategically positioned to capture
growth opportunities
Sustainable Portfolio Strategy
focused on Diversification
Strong Asset Quality Management
and a Low Risk Core Business Focus
Increased diversification of Regional
and Global Funding Sources
Advanced Liquidity Management
operating under Basel III Framework
Profit for the year of $104.0 million
as of December 2015 (+2% YoY)
Return on Average Equity of 11.0%
Solid 16.1% Tier 1 Capitalization
Ratio (Basel III)
Seasoned Senior Management with
ample experience in C-Suite roles
World-Class Standards in Corporate
Governance, focused on Enterprise-
Wide Risk Management
(*) As of December 2015
Investment Highlights
20. PANAMA
HEAD OFFICE
Torre V, Business Park
Ave. La Rotonda, Costa del Este
Apartado 0819-08730
Panamá, República de Panamá
Tel: (507) 210-8500
ARGENTINA
Av. Corrientes 222 –P.18º
(1043AAP) Capital Federal
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (54-11) 4331-2535
Contact: Federico Pérez Sartori
Email: fpsartori@bladex.com
BRAZIL
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhäes
Junior 110, 1º andar
04542-000, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tel: (55-11) 2198-9606
Contact: Roberto Kanegae
Email: rkanegae@bladex.com
MEXICO
MEXICO D.F.
Rubén Darío 281, piso 15, Oficina #1501
Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec
CP. 11580, México D.F.
Tel: (52-55) 5280-0822
Contact: Alejandro Barrientos
Email: abarrientos@bladex.com
MONTERREY
Torre Avalanz, piso 20 oficina 2035
Batallón de San Patricio #109
Col. Valle Oriente, San Pedro, Garza
García
Nuevo León, C.P. 66260, México
Tel: (52-81) 4780-2377
Contact: Alejandro Barrientos
Email: abarrientos@bladex.com
PERU
Dean Valdivia 243
Piso 7, Oficina 701
San Isidro, Lima
Tel: (511) 207-8800
Contact: Victor Mantilla
Email: vmantilla@bladex.com
COLOMBIA
Calle 113 # 7-45
Edificio Teleport Business Park
Torre B, Oficina 1008
Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: (57-1) 214-3677
Contact: Camilo Alvarado
Email: calvarado@bladex.com
UNITED STATES
NEW YORK AGENCY
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 500
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (001) 212-754-9191
Contacto: Pierre Dulin
Email: pdulin@bladex.com
Regional Presence in Latin America
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21.
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Balance Sheet
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Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by IASB. Bladex completed its transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in
2015.
(In US$ million) 31-Dec-14 31-Dec-15
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents 781$ 1,300$
Financial instruments:
At fair value through profit or loss 58 53
At fair value through OCI 339 142
Securities at amortized cost, net 55 108
Loans at amortized cost 6,686 6,692
Allowance for expected credit losses (78) (90)
Unearned interest & deferred fees (9) (9)
Loans at amortized cost, net 6,600 6,592
At fair value - derivative financial instruments used for hedging - receivable 12 7
Other assets 178 83
Total assets 8,022$ 8,286$
Total deposits $2,507 $2,795
At fair value - derivative financial instruments used for hedging - payable 40 30
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 0 0
Securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term borrowings and debt 2,993 2,544
Long-term borrowings and debt, net 1,400 1,882
Other liabilities 172 63
Total liabilities 7,111 7,314
Total stockholders' equity 911 972
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 8,022$ 8,286$
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Profit and Loss
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Financial Information corresponding to the year 2014-2015 were prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by IASB. Bladex completed its
transition process to IFRS from US-GAAP in 2015.
(In US$ thousand) 31-Dec-14 31-Dec-15
Profit and Loss:
Interest income 212,898$ 220,312$
Interest expense 71,562 74,833
Net interest income 141,336 145,479
Other income (expense):
Fees and commissions, net 17,502 19,200
Derivative financial instruments and foreign currency exchange 208 (23)
Gain per financial instrument at fair value through profit or loss 2,361 5,731
Gain per financial instrument at fair value through OCI 1,871 363
Gain on sale of loans at amortized cost 2,546 1,505
Other income, net 1,786 1,603
Net other income 26,274 28,379
Total income 167,611 173,858
Expenses:
Impairment loss from expected credit losses on loans at amortized cost 6,782 17,248
Impairmetn loss from expected credit losses on investment securities 1,030 5,290
Impairment (gain) loss from expected credit losses on off-balance sheet financial instruments 3,819 (4,448)
Salaries and other employee expenses 31,566 30,435
Depreciation of equipment and leashold improvements 1,545 1,371
Amortization of intangible assets 942 596
Professional services 5,177 4,621
Maintenance and repairs 1,545 1,635
Other expenses 12,838 13,126
Profit for the year 102,367$ 103,984$