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Instabank — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Nov 4, 2021
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INSTABANK ASA INTERIM REPORT Q3 2021
INTERIM REPORT Q3 2021
Key highlights & developments:
Record high profit before tax of 32.6 MNOK, after tax 24.4 MNOK Profits up 85 % from the same quarter last year
Strong net loans growth of 298 MNOK Net loans growth year to date of 838 MNOK
Mortgages volume growth of 212 MNOK Mortgages now represents one third of total net loans in Norway
Return on Equity of 16.6 % in Q3-21 brings Instabank at the top among Norwegian Banks Return on equity year-to-date is 13.6 %, well above target for 2021 of 13 %
We value progress
INTERIM REPORT Q3 2021 About Instabank ASA
Instabank is a Norwegian digital bank with offices in Oslo, Norway. Instabank ASA was granted a banking license by The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet) on September 19th, 2016. On September 23rd, 2016, the bank opened for business.
Instabank is listed on Euronext Growth at Oslo Børs, ticker INSTA.
Our aim has always been to make the customer experience as smooth as possible. The ability to grasp opportunities and quickly implement changes is at the heart of our culture. Our expertise within payment technology and sales financing often referred to as paytech, plays a key role in our continued progress.
Instabank operates in Norway, Finland and Sweden, offering competitive savings, insurance, point of sales (POS) financing, credit cards, mortgages and unsecured loan products to consumers who qualify after a credit evaluation. The loan product is designed to be highly customisable, and payment plans range from three to fifteen years, or alternatively, a flexible credit facility.
The bank continues to evolve it`s business strategy to a rapidly changing business environment. The trend of companies shifting from selling a product to selling product-as-a-service will often require a finance partner. Otherwise, the companies will need to make the investments upfront while the revenue streams will spread over time – for instance, as subscriptions. Our expertise within paytech makes Instabank an ideal partner for companies seeking to servitize and digitize their business models.
The bank's products and services are distributed primarily via 26 agents, through various paytech partners and the bank's website.
Instabank is a member of "Bankenes Sikringsfond", which secures all deposits up to 2 MNOK in Norway and EUR 100k in Sweden and Finland.
Instabank is primarily owned by Norwegian investors. By the end of Q3, Kistefos AS was the bank's largest shareholder owning 24.99 %. No other individual shareholders were holding more than 10 % of the shares.
At the end of Q3-21, Instabank had 34 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees.
Operational Developments
Instabank continued to deliver on the growth story with an increase in net loans of 298 MNOK in the quarter. Growth in net loans year to date reached 838 MNOK and Instabank expects to surpass the growth target of 1 billion NOK for 2021. The growth is a result of strong performance throughout the organisation who is successfully delivering on the strategy, effective operations, distribution and product offerings meeting customer demands. Instabank continued its path towards becoming a well-diversified bank with lower credit risk as the mortgage product increased to 34 % of net loans in Norway and 22 % of total net loans, up from 28 %/ 18 % per the end of the second quarter.
The mortgages product has proven to represent an attractive and simple solution for those seeking to refinance unsecured loans and are homeowners. We offer them a solution where they utilise the value of their home to achieve a lower interest rate and thus increased disposable income. Unlike some other banks operating in this segment, we do not demand that customers do a full restructuring of their debt including their current mortgage and do not offer the product to high-risk customers with loans in default. We typically offer refinancing of their unsecured debt in a second priority mortgage. For customers with a fully utilised mortgage credit line with their main bank of 60 %, refinancing their unsecured debt in a second priority mortgage with Instabank is often the best solution. Up until now, 85 % of Instabank's disbursed mortgages are refinancing of unsecured debt.
The mortgages volume grew by 212 MNOK or 36 % in the third quarter to 794 MNOK in net loans by the end of the quarter. Loan yield remained at 6.8 % and credit risk measures in terms of loans past due are still strong and better than expected, with only 0.4 % of total gross loans more than 60 days past due, same as per end of the previous quarter.
Total net loans growth in Norway for all products came in at 269 MNOK, of which 57 MNOK from unsecured loans, including sales finance.
In Finland, the market was still influenced by governmental restrictions on consumer loans with an interest cap of 10 % along with restrictions for the marketing of consumer loans, which both ended by the end of the third quarter. Anyhow, Instabank was able to grow net loans by 15 MNOK.
In Sweden, net loans grew by 15 MNOK to 140 MNOK. The Swedish market remained very competitive in terms of low yield relative to risk compared to the other two countries and Sweden is not a high priority for Instabank.
During the third quarter, Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, and the society went back to normal after about one and half year with Covid-19 restrictions. Until the reporting date, the pandemic's economic consequences have not negatively impacted the customers' payment behaviour, rather the opposite. By the end of the third quarter, loans past due 1-30 days were 12.0 % versus 13.7 % one year earlier, and loans past due 31-60 days also improved to 2.7 % versus 3.3 % one year ago.
Non-performing loans (NPL) volume were 268 MNOK at the end of the quarter, only 7.1 % of total gross loans, down from 315 MNOK/ 10.5 % one year ago.
For mortgages, only 4 MNOK or 0.2 % of total gross loans of 800 MNOK are non-performing loans.
Balance Sheet
Net loans to customers increased by 298 MNOK in Q3-21 to 3,609 MNOK. Of total net loans, 36 % was outside Norway at the end of the quarter, down from 38 % at the end of Q2-21.
Deposits from customers increased by 312 MNOK to 3,853 MNOK at the end of the quarter, representing a well-balanced growth of deposits and loan volumes.
Common equity Tier 1 Capital ratio was 19.3 %, and the total capital ratio was 22.4 % at the end of Q3-21, 2.0 % points above the total regulatory capital requirement of 20.3 %.
Total assets at the end of Q3-21 were 4.608 MNOK.
At the end of Q3-21, the bank had 64,464 customers, of which 48,822 were loan customers and 15,642 were deposit customers.
Profit and Loss
Instabank reports a record-high net profit after tax of 24.4 MNOK in Q3-21, up from 19.5 MNOK in the previous quarter and an 85 % increase from the same quarter last year when net profit came in at 13.2 MNOK.
Total interest income increased by 9.8 MNOK from Q2-21 to 85.7 MNOK in Q3-21 following the strong growth in net loans. Instabank acquired a portfolio of unsecured loans at a principal value of 47.7 MNOK from Optin Bank ASA in June 2021. The purchase price was 85 % of face value. The discount value is recognised as interest income during the expected lifetime of the loan portfolio of which 1.5 MNOK was booked in Q3-21.
Although deposit volumes increased by 312 MNOK, Interest expense increased only 0.4 MNOK from Q2- 21 to 9.5 MNOK in Q3-21 as the funding cost margin decreased by 0.1 % points to 1.0 %.
Net interest income came in at 76.3 MNOK, up 9,5 MNOK from the previous quarter.
Net other income was 9.9 MNOK, up from 7.7 MNOK in the previous quarter mainly because of solid insurance sales.
Total income came in at 86.2 MNOK, a solid increase of 11.7 MNOK from the previous quarter.
Total operating expenses came in at 33.2 MNOK, representing an increase of 1.8 MNOK from the previous quarter. The increase was related to personnel expenses, marketing, and other administrative expenses. Cost to income improved significantly from the previous quarter by 3.6 % points down to 38.5 %, demonstrating economy of scale.
Losses on loans came in 20.4 MNOK or 2.3 % off gross loans to customers, up from 17.1 MNOK/ 2.1 % in Q2-21. The increase is because of seasonal effects, partly offset by an increased share of low-risk mortgages in the quarter. The loan loss ratio for mortgages remained stable at 0.7 % in Q3-21.
Profit before tax was 32.6 MNOK, and net profit was 24.4 MNOK, up from 13.2 MNOK in the same quarter last year. The quarter's return on equity (ROE) was 16.6 %, up from 10.1 % in Q3-20. ROE year-to-date is 13.6 %, well above the target of 13.0 % for the year 2021.
Outlook
The economy has recovered after the Covid-19 restrictions have been eased, and unemployment ratios are at approximately the same low levels as before the pandemic.
15 months after launch, the mortgage product have proven to represent low risk growth, an attractive yield and a positive contribution to the overall ROE as mortgages require less capital than unsecured loans.
Instabank is confident that the targets for 2021 of 1 billion NOK growth in gross loans and ROE of 13 % will be met. After three quarters, gross loans have already increased by 882 MNOK, and ROE is 13.6 %.
Instabank will continue developing the customer experience and bringing our expertise within paytech to companies seeking to innovate and digitize their business models and strengthen the bank's market position as a preferred paytech partner.
With a solid capital and liquidity situation, a flexible and scalable business model across three markets, an increasing share of mortgages and a low NPL ratio, Instabank is resilient to changing market conditions.
The Ministry of Finance has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer to 1.5 per cent as of 30 June 2022, in line with guidance from the Norwegian central bank, Norges Bank. In its capital planning, the bank has factored in a further increase to 2.0 % in 2023.
The bank's liquidity and capital situation are expected to remain at a satisfactory level in the future. It should be noted that there is typically uncertainty related to assessments of future conditions.
Other Information
There has been a limited review of the accounts in accordance with ISRE 2410 as of 30.09.21 by the bank's auditors and the result after tax is added to retained earnings in full.
Oslo, November 3 rd , 2021 Board of Directors, Instabank ASA
Condensed statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
| NOK 1000 | Note | Q3-2021 | Q3-2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Year 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Income effective interest method | 6 | 85 699 | 68 187 | 229 585 | 201 329 | 329 515 |
| Other interest income | 5 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 400 | |
| Interest expenses | 9 451 | 13 598 | 28 133 | 39 293 | 51 346 | |
| Net interest income | 76 254 | 54 590 | 201 451 | 162 403 | 278 568 | |
| Income commissions and fees | 6 | 12 086 | 9 455 | 32 244 | 23 281 | 41 067 |
| Expenses commissions and fees | 6 | 2 311 | 0 | 4 719 | 0 | 64 888 |
| Net gains/loss on foreign exchange and | ||||||
| securities classified as current assets | 159 | 1 885 | 2 373 | 7 326 | 8 380 | |
| Net other income | 9 933 | 11 339 | 29 898 | 30 606 | -15 441 | |
| Total income | 86 187 | 65 929 | 231 349 | 193 009 | 263 127 | |
| Salary and other personnel expenses | 13 136 | 11 019 | 37 979 | 28 690 | 41 666 | |
| Other administrative expenses, of which: | 14 848 | 13 644 | 42 579 | 39 035 | 52 920 | |
| - direct marketing cost | 2 044 | 880 | 5 407 | 5 121 | 6 996 | |
| Other expenses | 1 644 | 1 608 | 4 941 | 4 426 | 5 878 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation Total operating expenses |
3 545 33 174 |
3 271 29 542 |
10 696 96 196 |
9 357 81 508 |
12 742 113 206 |
|
| Losses on loans | 2 | 20 463 | 18 794 | 57 862 | 73 629 | 92 911 |
| Operating profit before tax | 32 551 | 17 593 | 77 297 | 37 872 | 57 010 | |
| Tax expenses | 8 147 | 4 398 | 19 324 | 9 468 | 14 331 | |
| Profit and other comprehensive income for the period | 24 404 | 13 195 | 57 973 | 28 404 | 42 679 | |
| Earnings per share (NOK) | 0,07 | 0,04 | 0,17 | 0,09 | 0,13 | |
| Diluted earnings per share (NOK) | 0,07 | 0,04 | 0,17 | 0,09 | 0,13 |
Condensed statement of financial position
| NOK 1000 | Note | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans and deposits with credit institutions | 3, 4 | 226 519 | 222 177 | 202 601 |
| Loans to customers | 3, 4 | 3 659 766 | 2 858 740 | 2 836 451 |
| Certificates and bonds | 3, 4 | 682 558 | 1 035 261 | 889 664 |
| Other intangible assets | 3, 5 | 25 848 | 42 356 | 29 478 |
| Fixed assets | 3 | 6 512 | 9 067 | 8 414 |
| Derivatives | 3 | 1 116 | 4 049 | 1 972 |
| Other receivables | 3, 4 | 5 590 | 53 079 | 11 829 |
| Total assets | 4 607 910 | 4 224 728 | 3 980 409 | |
| Deposit from and debt to customers | 4 | 3 852 877 | 3 548 363 | 3 303 998 |
| Other debts | 4 | 18 034 | 16 782 | 14 583 |
| Accrued expenses and liabilities | 15 817 | 21 863 | 18 457 | |
| Derivatives | 483 | 6 445 | 123 | |
| Deferred tax | 3 569 | 4 895 | 3 569 | |
| Tax payable | 20 227 | - | - | |
| Subordinated loan capital | 3 | 56 000 | 56 000 | 56 000 |
| Total liabilities | 3 967 008 | 3 654 349 | 3 396 730 | |
| Share capital | 3 | 332 642 | 332 642 | 332 642 |
| Share premium reserve | 3 | 178 192 | 178 192 | 178 192 |
| Retained earnings | 3 | 89 167 | 18 645 | 31 944 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | 3 | 40 900 | 40 900 | 40 900 |
| Total equity | 640 901 | 570 380 | 583 679 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 4 607 910 | 4 224 728 | 3 980 409 |
Statement of changes in equity
| Retained | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Share | Tier 1 | earnings and other |
Total | |
| NOK 1000 | capital | premium | capital | reserves | equity |
| Equity per 01.01.21 | 332 642 | 178 192 | 40 900 | 31 944 | 583 678 |
| Profit for the period | 57 973 | 57 973 | |||
| Changes in warrants | 1 771 | 1 771 | |||
| Paid interest on Tier 1 Capital | -2 521 | -2 521 | |||
| Equity per 30.09.2021 | 332 642 | 178 192 | 40 900 | 89 167 | 640 901 |
| Equity per. 01.01.2020 | 332 642 | 178 192 | 40 900 | -7 299 | 544 435 |
| Net profit for the period | 28 404 | 28 404 | |||
| Changes in warrants | 76 | 76 | |||
| Paid interest on Tier 1 Capital | -2 536 | -2 536 | |||
| Equity per 30.09.2020 | 332 642 | 178 192 | 40 900 | 18 645 | 570 379 |
NOTES
Note 1: General accounting principles
The interim report is prepared in accordance with chapter 8 in regulations for annual accounts of banks, credit companies and financial institutions, which means interim financial statement in accordance with IAS 34 and those exceptions included in the regulations for annual accounts of banks, credit companies and financial institutions, as presentation of statement of cashflows. For further information see note 1 accounting principles in the annual report of 2020.
The interim report was approved by the board of directors on November 3rd, 2021.
Note 2: Loans to customers
Gross and net lending:
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolving credit loans | 590 414 | 617 073 | 548 789 |
| Installament loans, unsecured | 2 393 151 | 2 327 128 | 2 190 544 |
| Installment loans, secured | 801 423 | 56 280 | 162 956 |
| Prepaid agent commission | 97 925 | 82 557 | 81 236 |
| Establishment fees | -47 535 | -10 977 | -15 720 |
| Gross lending | 3 835 378 | 3 072 061 | 2 967 804 |
| Impairment of loans | -175 612 | -213 321 | -131 353 |
| Net loans to customers | 3 659 766 | 2 858 740 | 2 836 451 |
Credit impaired and losses:
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross credit impaired loans (stage 3) | 268 671 | 315 270 | 168 250 |
| Individual impairment of credit impaired loans (stage 3) | -119 291 | -147 735 | -72 407 |
| Net credit impaired loans | 149 379 | 167 535 | 95 843 |
Gross credit impaired loans are loans which are more than 90 days in arrear in relation to the agreed payment schedule.
Ageing of loans:
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans not past due | 2 931 149 | 2 146 307 | 2 254 712 |
| Past due 1-30 days | 454 312 | 411 610 | 364 889 |
| Past due 31-60 days | 103 169 | 98 842 | 87 209 |
| Past due 61-90 days | 27 688 | 28 453 | 33 765 |
| Past due 91+ days | 268 671 | 315 270 | 161 714 |
| Total | 3 784 988 | 3 000 481 | 2 902 289 |
| 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans not past due | 77,4 % | 71,5 % | 77,7 % |
| Past due 1-30 days | 12,0 % | 13,7 % | 12,6 % |
| Past due 31-60 days | 2,7 % | 3,3 % | 3,0 % |
| Past due 61-90 days | 0,7 % | 0,9 % | 1,2 % |
| Past due 91+ days | 7,1 % | 10,5 % | 5,6 % |
| Total | 100,0 % | 100,0 % | 100,0 % |
Geographical distribution
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2 419 514 | 1 649 159 | 1 635 958 |
| Finland | 1 219 148 | 1 232 649 | 1 154 044 |
| Sweden | 146 326 | 118 673 | 112 286 |
| Gross lending excl. prepaid agent provisions and establishment fees | 3 784 988 | 3 000 481 | 2 902 289 |
Reconciliation of gross lending to customers
Q3 2021:
| NOK 1000 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross carrying amount as at 30.06.2021 | 2 811 806 | 423 183 | 232 841 | 3 467 830 |
| Transfers in Q3 2021: | ||||
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2 | -180 906 | 176 691 | - | -4 215 |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3 | -6 504 | - | 6 092 | -412 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1 | 84 497 | -92 793 | - | -8 296 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 3 | - | -43 093 | 42 431 | -662 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 2 | - | 878 | -1 637 | -759 |
| New assets | 673 721 | 16 302 | 74 | 690 097 |
| Assets derecognised | -326 447 | -28 357 | -10 607 | -365 410 |
| Changes in foreign exchange and other changes | 8 538 | -1 197 | -525 | 6 817 |
| Gross carrying amount as at 30.09.2021 | 3 064 705 | 451 613 | 268 671 | 3 784 988 |
Q3-2020:
| Gross carrying amount as at 30.06.2020 | 1 960 559 | 496 860 | 312 384 | 2 769 803 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers in Q3 2020: | ||||
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2 | -104 650 | 104 087 | - | -563 |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3 | -4 079 | - | 4 625 | 546 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1 | 68 115 | -74 749 | - | -6 634 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 3 | - | -16 966 | 17 012 | 46 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 1 | - | 581 | -659 | -78 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 2 | - | 1 160 | -2 163 | -1 004 |
| New assets | 464 476 | 14 724 | - | 479 199 |
| Assets derecognised | -185 463 | -59 998 | -20 388 | -265 849 |
| Changes in foreign exchange and other changes | 16 309 | 4 247 | 4 459 | 25 015 |
| Gross carrying amount as at 30.09.2020 | 2 215 266 | 469 945 | 315 270 | 3 000 481 |
2020:
| 2 053 890 | 460 755 | 269 750 | 2 784 394 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
| -158 153 | 146 031 | - | -12 122 |
| -34 674 | - | 25 271 | -9 403 |
| 130 444 | -153 030 | - | -22 586 |
| - | -45 576 | 29 321 | -16 255 |
| - | - | - | - |
| - | 725 | -4 861 | -4 135 |
| 1 121 459 | 74 681 | 9 637 | 1 205 777 |
| -737 988 | -171 576 | -170 252 | -1 079 816 |
| 34 898 | 12 154 | 9 383 | 56 435 |
| 2 409 875 | 324 163 | 168 250 | 2 902 289 |
Reconciliation of loan loss allowances
Q3 2021:
| NOK 1000 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected credit losses as at 30.06.2021 | 25 817 | 29 629 | 100 727 | 156 173 |
| Transfers in Q3 2021: | ||||
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2 | -2 347 | 9 887 | - | 7 540 |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3 | -153 | - | 1 246 | 1 093 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1 | 1 616 | -5 338 | - | -3 722 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 3 | - | -4 283 | 9 768 | 5 486 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 2 | - | 83 | -426 | -342 |
| New assets originated or change in provisions | 3 763 | 980 | 14 | 4 757 |
| Assets derecognised or change in provisions | -1 914 | -1 562 | 4 258 | 782 |
| Changes in foreign exchange and other changes | 110 | 32 | 3 703 | 3 846 |
| Expected credit losses as at 30.09.2021 | 26 891 | 29 429 | 119 291 | 175 612 |
| 44,4 % |
Q3 2020:
| Expected credit losses as at 30.06.2020 | 24 619 | 40 753 | 139 317 | 204 689 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers in Q3 2020: | ||||
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2 | -2 359 | 9 859 | - | 7 500 |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3 | -21 | - | 1 078 | 1 056 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1 | 1 668 | -6 038 | - | -4 370 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 3 | - | -1 676 | 4 009 | 2 334 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 1 | - | 47 | -165 | -118 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 2 | - | 93 | -771 | -678 |
| New assets originated or change in provisions | 4 714 | 1 398 | - | 6 112 |
| Assets derecognised or change in provisions | -2 169 | -5 874 | -17 | -8 059 |
| Changes in foreign exchange and other changes | 139 | 432 | 4 284 | 4 855 |
| Expected credit losses as at 30.09.2020 | 26 591 | 38 996 | 147 735 | 213 321 |
2020:
| Expected credit losses as at 01.01.2020 | 24 774 | 39 604 | 108 762 | 173 139 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers in 2020: | - | - | - | - |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 2 | -2 888 | 14 409 | - | 11 521 |
| Transfer from stage 1 to stage 3 | -563 | - | 6 956 | 6 392 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 1 | 2 277 | -10 466 | - | -8 189 |
| Transfer from stage 2 to stage 3 | - | -3 781 | 9 307 | 5 526 |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Transfer from stage 3 to stage 2 | - | 74 | -1 765 | -1 691 |
| New assets originated or change in provisions | 11 461 | 7 383 | 2 145 | 20 989 |
| Assets derecognised or change in provisions | -8 687 | -16 871 | -60 490 | -86 048 |
| Changes in foreign exchange and other changes | 872 | 1 347 | 7 494 | 9 713 |
| Expected credit losses as at 31.12.2020 | 27 246 | 31 699 | 72 407 | 131 353 |
Expected Credit Loss
Instabank apply the IFRS9 framework and methodology consisting of three stages of impairment when calculating Expected Credit Loss (ECL). The three stages include Stage 1 which consist of non-impaired exposure, Stage 2 which consist of exposure where credit risk has significantly increased since origination and Stage 3 which consist of observed impairment exposure following a 90 days past due definition. The overall stageing criteria is based on a combination of observed events, past due observations and submodels predicting the probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD). Predictions follow a 12-month accumulation in Stage 1, while Stage 2 and 3 follow a lifetime approach.
Significant increase in credit risk
Stage 2 consist of exposure where credit risk has significantly increased since origination following several different criterias, including early past due observations (30 - 90 days), current forbearance history and increase in probability of default (PD) between origination and the reporting date. The latter predictive model employs historical behavior data in order to predict the probability of default in the next 12 months, where default is defined as 90 days past due. The below table show the trigger thresholds that define a significant increase in PD origination and the reporting date.
| Trigger tresholds significant increase in PD | Norway | Finland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Risk at origination | 300 % | 300 % | 300 % |
| High Risk at origination | 150 % | 110 % | 110 % |
Macroeconomic input to ECL model
Instabank has employed one macroeconomic model for each country in measuring ECL in accordance with difference macroeconomic scenarios, including a pessimistic, baseline and optimistic scenario. The models explain historical correlation between macroeconomic indicators and portfolio default levels and future projection of the macroeconomic indicators in turn adjust PD according to model correlations and the model variables. The macroeconomic projections are based on the NiGEM-model developed by UK's Institute of Economic and Social Research and the model parameters vary per country due to differences in goodness-of-fit between macroeconomic indicators and the portfolio default levels and its development. In addition, macroeconomic indicators are evaluated in terms of economic logic towards probability of default. In the Norway model, "Employment Rate" is the ratio between the Employment and the Population Working Age and in the Sweden and Finland model, Consumption is shown in millions and employed as the increase of the Consumption being an indicator for improving economic conditions and incomes with a further expectancy of a decrease in probability of default.
| NORWAY | Pessimistic scenario | Baseline scenario | Optimistic scenario | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | |
| Emplyment rate | 77,78 % | 77,85 % | 78,15 % | 78,51 % | 78,49 % | 78,66 % | 79,11 % | 79,51 % | 79,57 % |
| 3-Month NIBOR | 0,65 | 0,65 | 1,23 | 0,65 | 0,65 | 1,44 | 0,65 | 0,65 | 1,73 |
| FINLAND | Pessimistic scenario | Baseline scenario | Optimistic scenario | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | |
| Unemployment rate | 10,36 % | 8,16 % | 6,90 % | 8,29 % | 6,97 % | 6,38 % | 7,52 % | 6,51 % | 6,20 % |
| Consumption | 8 386 | 9 005 | 9 402 | 8 609 | 9 141 | 9 666 | 9 097 | 9 328 | 9 942 |
| SWEDEN | Pessimistic scenario | Baseline scenario | Optimistic scenario | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | 31.12.21 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.26 | |
| Unemployment rate | 9,69 % | 8,72 % | 7,03 % | 8,96 % | 7,55 % | 6,77 % | 8,04 % | 7,24 % | 6,57 % |
| Consumption | 172 738 | 179 067 | 187 452 | 177 352 | 183 687 | 199 208 | 182 963 | 189 817 | 212 466 |
ECL sensitivity between macro scenarios
The weighting of the scenarios was unaltered at [30 % pessimistic - 40 % baseline - 30 % optimistic] during Q2-2021 after an update in Q2-2020 of future projection of macroeconomic indicators, including short- and long-term effects of COVID-19. The projections reflect a worsening in all employment and consumption-based indicators, especially in shorter term, and in addition cause ECL per scenario to differ to a greater extent. The projections of macroeconomic indicators including impacts due to COVID-19 and its impact on defaults are still uncertain at this time due to the net effect of worsening macroeconomic conditions and the numerous governments supports at different levels, hence the equal probability weighting of the pessimistic and optimistic scenario occurring in the final ECL.
| NOK 1000 | Norway | Finland | Sweden | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pessimistic scenario | 99 593 | 78 767 | 7 483 | 185 844 |
| Baseline scenario | 92 414 | 76 202 | 6 107 | 174 722 |
| Optimistic scenario | 87 778 | 73 465 | 5 324 | 166 568 |
| Final ECL | 93 177 | 76 150 | 6 285 | 175 612 |
Note 3: Regulatory capital and LCR
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.2021 | 30.09.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | 332 642 | 332 642 | 332 642 |
| Share premium | 178 192 | 178 192 | 178 192 |
| Other equity | 89 167 | 18 645 | 31 944 |
| Phase in effects of IFRS 9 | 32 045 | 45 506 | 44 863 |
| Deferred tax asset/intangible assets/other deductions | -26 529 | -31 262 | -30 367 |
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 605 517 | 543 724 | 557 275 |
| Additional tier 1 capital | 40 900 | 40 900 | 40 900 |
| Core capital | 646 417 | 584 624 | 598 175 |
| Subordinated loan | 56 000 | 56 000 | 56 000 |
| Total capital | 702 417 | 640 624 | 654 175 |
| Risk-weighted assets: | |||
| Credit risk: | |||
| Loans and deposits with credit institutions | 45 518 | 44 514 | 40 624 |
| Exposures secured by mortgages | 316 326 | 56 280 | 60 331 |
| Retail exposures | 2 061 473 | 1 927 075 | 1 927 423 |
| Certificates and bonds | 113 739 | 184 892 | 149 499 |
| Other assets | 13 218 | 145 183 | 103 451 |
| Exposures in default | 149 354 | 167 535 | 89 308 |
| Deferred tax IFRS 9 phase inn effect | 29 739 | ||
| Total credit risk | 2 699 628 | 2 555 218 | 2 370 635 |
| Operational risk | 434 202 | 333 110 | 434 202 |
| Total risk-weighted assets | 3 133 830 | 2 888 328 | 2 804 837 |
| Capital ratios including phase in impact of IFRS 9: | |||
| Common equity Tier 1 Capital ratio | 19,3 % | 18,8 % | 19,9 % |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 20,6 % | 20,2 % | 21,3 % |
| Total capital ratio | 22,4 % | 22,2 % | 23,3 % |
| Capital ratios excluding phase in impact of IFRS 9: | |||
| Common equity Tier 1 Capital ratio | 18,5 % | 17,5 % | 18,5 % |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 19,8 % | 18,9 % | 20,0 % |
| Total capital ratio | 21,6 % | 20,9 % | 22,0 % |
| Regulatory capital requirements: | |||
| Common equity Tier 1 Capital ratio | 16,8 % | 16,7 % | 16,8 % |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 18,3 % | 18,2 % | 18,3 % |
| Total capital ratio | 20,3 % | 20,2 % | 20,3 % |
| LCR Total | 225 % | 233 % | 258 % |
| LCR NOK | 166 % | 178 % | 165 % |
| LCR EUR | 221 % | 107 % | 221 % |
| LCR SEK | 688 % | 146 % | 564 % |
Note 4: Financial instruments
Financial instruments at fair value
Level 1: Valuation based on quoted prices in an active market.
Level 2: Valuation is based on observable market data, other than quoted prices. For derivatives, the fair value is determined by using valuation models where the price of underlying factors, such as currencies. For certificates and bonds, valuation is based on market value reported from the fund and asset managers.
Level 3: Valuation based on unobservable market data when valuation cannot be determined in level 1 or 2.
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.21 | 30.09.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificates and bonds - level 2 | 682 558 | 1 035 261 | 889 664 |
| Derivatives- level 2 | 1 116 | 4 049 | 1 972 |
| Total financial assets at fair value | 683 674 | 1 039 310 | 891 636 |
Liabilities
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.21 | 30.09.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives - level 2 | 483 | 6 445 | 123 |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | 483 | 6 445 | 123 |
Financial instruments at amortized cost
Financial instruments at amortized cost are valued at originally determined cash flows, adjusted for any impairment losses.
| NOK 1000 | 30.09.21 | 30.09.20 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans and deposits with credit institutions | 226 519 | 222 177 | 202 601 |
| Net loans to customers | 3 659 766 | 2 787 160 | 2 770 936 |
| Other receivables | 5 590 | 135 636 | 93 065 |
| Total financial assets at amortised cost | 3 891 876 | 3 144 973 | 3 066 602 |
| Deposits from and debt to customers | 3 852 877 | 3 548 363 | 3 303 998 |
| Other debt | 18 034 | 28 122 | 14 706 |
| Subordinated loans | 56 000 | 56 000 | 56 000 |
| Total financial liabilities at amortised cost | 3 926 912 | 3 632 486 | 3 374 704 |
Note 5: Leasing obligation
The bank has a right to use asset for lease of offices in Drammensveien 175 in Oslo. The leases liability is 6,2 MNOK and expires 30.06.2024. The right of use asset is 6,4 MNOK and is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method and is depreciated using the straight-line method. Instabank has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore the comparative information has not been restated.
Note 6: Restated financial figures for comparison purposes
The bank changed the accounting practices of commission to agents and establishment fees effective from Q2 2021. Previously agent commission and establishment fees were booked against expenses commission and fees and income commission and fees. From Q2 2021 both were booked against interest income. The following table illustrates the changes for comparative figures for year 2020 in the condensed statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Total income was not affected by these changes.
| Q3 2020 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK 1000 | Restated | original | Change | restated | original | Change |
| Interest income | 68 187 | 82 478 | -14 291 | 201 329 | 245 435 | -44 105 |
| 0 | 0 | - | 367 | 367 | - | |
| Interest expenses | 13 598 | 13 598 | - | 39 293 | 39 293 | - |
| Net interest income | 54 590 | 68 880 | -14 291 | 162 403 | 206 508 | -44 105 |
| Income commissions and fees | 9 455 | 11 165 | -1 711 | 23 281 | 27 999 | -4 719 |
| Expenses commisions and fees | - | 16 001 | -16 001 | - | 48 824 | -48 824 |
| Net commissions and fees | 9 455 | -4 836 | 14 291 | 23 281 | -20 825 | 44 105 |
| Net gains/loss on foreign exchange and | ||||||
| securities classified as current assets | 1 885 | 1 885 | - | 7 326 | 7 326 | - |
| Total income | 65 929 | 65 929 | - | 193 009 | 193 009 | - |
KPMG AS Sørkedalsveien 6 Postboks 7000 Majorstuen 0306 Oslo
Telephone +47 45 40 40 63 Fax Internet www.kpmg.no Enterprise 935 174 627 MVA
To the Board of Directors of Instabank ASA
Report on Review of Interim Financial Information
Introduction
We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed statement of financial position of Instabank ASA as of 30 September 2021, the condensed statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and the statement of changes in equity for the nine-month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with the accounting policies described in note 1. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information does not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the entity as at 30 September 2021, and its financial performance for the threemonth period then ended in accordance with the accounting policies described in note 1.
Oslo, 3 November 2021 KPMG AS
Svein Arthur Lyngroth State Authorised Public Accountant
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