MANAGEMENT REPORT ON THE BANK'S AND THE GROUP'S OPERATIONS DURING HALF A YEAR 2010 Dear customers, partners, shareholders and colleagues, During the first half of 2010 Latvian economy have continued downturn, however early signs of stabilization have been observed. Still, continued downturn impacted negatively profitability and growth of Latvian banking sector. GE Money Bank continued strategy with main objective to ensure safe and stable position. In the first six months of the year, the main focus of the Bank was to ensure high capital adequacy and liquidity, efficient risk management and debt collection systems and improved effectiveness of compliance and controllership. The Bank continued rigorous approach to risk assessment. The total amount of reserves on June 30th, 2010 comprised LVL 39,490 thousands. In total, reserves comprised 24% of the credit portfolio. As a result the Bank concluded first half of the 2010 with audited losses of LVL 11,395 thousands. The Bank's total assets in the first half of the year comprised LVL 219,671 thousands, including loan portfolio of LVL 123,353 thousands and deposit portfolio of LVL 194,516 thousands. On June 30th, 2010 the Bank's capital adequacy ratio was 11.28% that exceeded the requirement established by the Capital and Financial Market Commission (FCMC) of 8%, while the liquidity ratio was 93.84%, which was significantly higher than FCMC requirement of 30%. In June, 2010 shareholder extraordinary meeting resolved to increase Bank's share capital. The Bank continued to support independent, non governmental organization “Money Planning Centre” (MPC). MPC's mission is educated Latvian society in financial matters. In April, 2010, MPC presented first electronic teaching aid in Latvia regarding money for various age groups - “Study of Money”. This teaching aid is available to all schools in Latvia free of charge. During the next six months of 2010, the Bank will continue to manage company through current economic cycle focusing on this year's strategy, applying conservative risk management approach and continuing to ensure safe and stable position. The Bank will continue to leverage on experience of its owner, General Electric Company, one of the largest corporations in the world. Between the reporting date and the date of signing this financial report there have been no events that could significantly influence the results of the reporting period. Additional information: Tija Ezerina Head of Communication division GE Money Bank Latvia Ph.: +371 67024704 Mob.: +371 27876080 E-mail: tija.ezerina@ge.com
AS "GE Money Bank" financial statement for the 6 month period ended on 30.06.2010
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