Contents. Acronyms: Board of Directors: ABA Members Banks: ABA Organogram 7. About ABA. Summary of Main Achievement: Advocay and Promotion

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2 Contents Acronyms: Board of Directors: ABA Members Banks: ABA Organogram 7 About ABA Summary of Main Achievement: Advocay and Promotion Strengthening Afghanistan Banking Sector Institution Building 19 Research and Analysis: Future Plan: ABA Annual Report 2014

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4 Message From Chairperson Message From Chairperson Of The Board Dear Stakeholders: It is my honor to present to you (ABA) annual report for the year The Afghanistan banking system grew by 8 percent in 2014, while total deposits increased 9%. Nonperforming loans continued their upward trend, however at a slower rate, and we closed the year with an NPA ratio of 8.01% percent. Despite the sluggish economic growth, the system remained liquid and well Capitalized at 73%. There is a general feeling that the worst might be over. The country successfully completed the presidential election process after a run off. There is tremendous hope that the new government will pay special attention to the further improvement of the financial sector. Moreover, the Anti Maney Laundering (AML) and Combating Financial Terrorism (CFT) laws were approved, which instilled confidence in the banking sector, both domestically and internationally. ABA performed admirably in It participated with its member banks in the annual SWIFT international banking operations seminar, it signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries(BACCI), it developed a corporate scorecard and conducted an assessment regarding bank corporate governance, it organized access-to-finance and business-to-bank roundtables, to mention but a few of its accomplishments. In closing, as the chairman of ABA, I would like to thank members of the board of directors ABA's management and staff, as well as our donor, USAID's FAIDA project, for their support and contributions. Khalil Sediq Chairman 02 ABA Annual Report 2014

5 Message From The Exe Message From The Deputy Executive Director For the past 11 years, the (ABA) has served as the Voice of the Banks. The year 2014 was full of challenges for Afghan Economy. However, ABA has tried to focus on ensuring a strong and healthy environment for banking industry in Afghanistan, as well as enhancing Afghanistan-operating banks' access to the global network. In September 2014, (ABA) participated in SWIFT International Banking Operations Seminar (SIBOS) at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) at Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Over 100 representatives from various banks, financial institutions and financial services providers from different countries visited the ABA stand to discuss business relations with ABA and its member banks. ABA was active in exploring correspondent banking relations. At the ABA SIBOS stand, many of the strong US and European banks were able to understand the Afghan market more deeply, which will ultimately help restore and establish business relations with the ABA member banks. ABA focuses on strengthening the Afghan banking community and serves the financial sector of Afghanistan. ABA looks forward to a sound and well-developed banking and financial sector that will contribute immensely to the economic and social growth of the Afghan citizens. Najibullah Amiri, Deputy Executive Director ABA Annual Report

6 Board of Directors Board of Directors Mr. Khalil Sediq Chairman of (ABA) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Afghanistan International Bank Mr Khalil Sediq has 30 years of experience as a central and commercial banker in Afghanistan and in the United States (US). He served as the Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank during He holds a Bachelor degree in Macro Economics from the Kabul University. Mr. Ashokkumar Valechha Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the First Microfinance Bank of Afghanistan: Mr Valechha has over 33 years of banking industry experience. His areas of expertise include credit, audit, and project Management. He has served as CEO AND CIA in Bakhtar and Azizi banks. He holds BSc, India, CIA - USA, CISA - USA, CFE - USA, CAIIB - Institute of Bankers, India. Mr. Masood Khan Musa Ghazi ABA Board Member and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New Kabul Bank Mr.Musa Ghazi has over 12 years of experience in central and commercial banking in Afghanistan. Mr. Ghazi holds a Master degree in Commerce, and is a PhD candidate of the Faculty of Economic Development and Muamalat Administration in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Mr. Muhibullah Safi Mr. Safi has a master degree in Computer Science from Punjab University. Mr. Safi has extensive experience in the banking industry. He joined Da Afghanistan Bank as Deputy Director General for Monetary Policy. In this capacity, he worked closely with the IMF on the SMP and PRGF programs. Mr. Liaqat Ali Mr. Liaqat Ali is an ABA Board Member and the Country Manager of Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) of Pakistan in Afghanistan. Mr. Liaqat has over 15 years of experience in commercial and central banking in Pakistan. He has worked as Regional General Manager for five years, overseeing more than 100 branches of HBL. He has MBA degree in Banking & Finance, as well as an MA in Islamic Studies from Institute of Bankers in Pakistan. 04 ABA Annual Report 2014

7 ABA Member Banks ABA Member Banks Foreign Banks 1. Bank Alfalah limited 2. Habib Bank Ltd 3. National bank of Pakistan 1. Bank-E-Millie Afghan State owned Banks 2. New Kabul Bank 3. Pashtany Bank 1. Afghan United Bank 2. Afghanistan Commercial Bank 3. Afghanistan International Bank 4. Arian Bank Private commercial bank 5. Azizi Bank 6. Bakhtar Bank 7. Ghazanfar Bank 8. Maiwand Bank 9. The First Micro Finance Bank Associate 1. Afghanistan Institute of Banking and Finance ABA Donors: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) New Market Development (NMD) ABA Annual Report

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9 The Organogram of The Organogram of ABA has a Very Lean Structure, as is Evidenced by the Following Organogram: Date: 12 Dec 2014 General Assembly Board Management Committee Executive Director-tbd Manager Of Finance & Administration Director Of Economic Research Advisory Accountant Other Administration Research Analyst ABA Annual Report

10 Introduction Introduction 08 ABA Annual Report 2014

11 Mission Statement Mission Statement ABA Annual Report

12 Summary of Main Summary of Main Achievement in ABA Annual Report 2014

13 Banking Sector Updates Banking Sector Updates Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and Harakat launched the Shariah Compliant Project on May 6, Harakat provided DAB with a $1,175,600 grant to implement the Shariah Compliant Project for SMEs Access to Finance projects during April 2014 March 2015 aiming to tackle challenges of the Islamic Banking. On June 20, 2013, Afghanistan became a full member of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Trade and Development Bank after the Board of Governors of the ECO Trade and Development Bank (ETDB) discussed the membership of Afghanistan in its thirteenth meeting. H.E. Hamid Karzai, former President of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), approved the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law on June 26, 2014 and the Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Law on July 3, On October 1, 2014, Parliamentary lawmakers, during the plenary session, discussed the proposed Banking Law and raised series comments and suggestions in this regard. Mr. Khan Afzal Hadawal, the First Deputy Governor of DAB submitted information about the mentioned law draft to the lawmakers. R e f : h t t p : / / w j. p a r l i a m e n t. a f / e n g l i s h. a s p x o f O c t o b e r 1, a n d During October 12-17, 2014, the newly elected President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, met with each of the 16 member banks of Afghanistan Bank Association (ABA) individually to discuss recent developments in Afghanistan's banking sector. On October 19, 2014, H.E Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the CEO of GIRoA met Mr. Khan Afzal Hadawal, the Acting Governor and First Deputy Governor of DAB and CEOs of 13 ABA member banks and discussed Afghanistan's banking sector's challenges, opportunities and threats. Following President Ghani's decree for reopening of the Kabul Bank corruption case, Mr. Mohebullah Safi, the Head of BMA and Mr. Masood Musa Ghazai, the CEO of NKB have left the country in October 2014 under the pretense of work leave. According to the Attorney General's Office. Ref: rd The 3 Annual Access-to-Finance (A2F) Exhibition scheduled for October 2014 has been postponed to first quarter of 2015, because of the security and political situations in the country. Punjab National Bank (PNB) decided to close its operations in Afghanistan and transfer the business to Azizi Bank. PNB and Azizi Bank have entered into an MOU based on which, Azizi Bank took over all the business/customer accounts of PNB. It is understood that PNB decided to close its operations due to DAB's circular on paid-up capital conversion from foreign currency to local currency. ABA Annual Report

14 On December 1, 2014, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) proposed to the Presidential Office the merger of the three state-owned banks of Afghanistan (BMA, NKB and Pashtany Bank) to form one stronger national bank. The Presidential Palace approved the proposal and the final decision is expected to be announced soon. A committee composed of MoF, DAB, BMA, NKB and Pashtany Bank is to be formed to explore the feasibility of merger. On December 6, 2014, H.E. Mr. Noorullah Delawari, the Governor of DAB, mentioned his resignation on Tolo TV. On December 15, 2014, in presence of media, Mr. Delawari officially handed over his charge as the Governor to Mr. Khan Afzal Hadawal, the First Deputy Governor of DAB. Mr. Hadawal is expected to continue as Acting Governor of DAB until a new Governor is appointed and obtains the vote of confidence from the Afghanistan Parliament. 12 ABA Annual Report 2014

15 Financial Status Financial Status of the Sector Indicators Q Q Absolute % change Q-o-Q Deposits 207, ,917 11,095 5% Loans 46,941 43,233 (3,707) -8% Depositors 2,695,139 3,134, ,615 16% Borrowers 64,549 54,217 (10,332) -16% Assets 245, ,926 11,175 5% Capital 28,309 30,250 1,941 7% Capital Adequacy Ratio % Liquidity (Median) % Return On Assets % Return On Equity (1) -10% NPA (%Age) % The banking sector has experienced mixed growth. Positive growth indicators include: (i.) total deposits increased by 5 percent:(ii.) number of depositors increased considerably by 16%; (iii.) Asset and Capital categories saw moderate increases of 5 percent and 7 percent, respectively; (iv.) Capital Adequacy Ratio, Median Liquidity and Return on Assets increased 2 percent, 8 percent and 48 percent, respectively. Negative growth indicators were: (i.) NPA reached their peak of 8.09 percent at the end of fourth quarter with an increase of 59 percent; (ii.) loan portfolio also witnessed a decrease of 8 percent; and (iii.) the total number of borrowers also sharply decreased by16 percent ABA Annual Report

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18 Event: Swift International Banking Operation Seminar (SIBOS) Date: September 29th - 2nd October 2014 Venue: SIBOS, Boston, USA 16 ABA Annual Report 2014

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20 Strengthening Afgha Strengthening Afghanistan Banking Sector 18 ABA Annual Report 2014

21 Institution Building Institution Building Chemonics International: ABA Annual Report

22 Event: MOU signing by ABA and Afghan British Chamber of Commerce Date: November 18, 2014 Venue : ABA Conference Room 20 ABA Annual Report 2014

23 Research and Analysis Research and Analysis In 2014, ABA published a paper on economic trends and their impact on Afghanistan's banking sector. ABA also published 6 E-Newsletters, 3 Quarterly Newsletters, and 8 articles in various magazines. ABA published articles 1. Afghanistan Hails its Bright Banking Sector Future 2. Role of the Banking Sector in the Economy 3. Exchange Rate Developments in Afghanistan 4. Macroeconomic Developments in Afghanistan 5. Corporate Governance in the Banking Sector 6. Global Macroeconomic and Finance trends 7. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations 8. Afghanistan Ensures its Bright Banking Future through Strong Risk Management and Banking Practices Future Plan Future Plan ABA Annual Report

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