Commercial Banking
Commercial Banking
Commercial Banking
muzaffarabad
SEMESTER 8TH
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31 2023
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Balance Sheet Analysis
Total Assets:
2023:Rs 32,559,896
2022: Rs 28,461,456
Growth: The total assets of the bank increased by Rs 4,098,440, which
represents a growth of approximately 14.4% year-over-year. This growth
suggests that the bank has expanded its asset base, potentially through
increased lending, investments, or other asset acquisition strategies.
Total Liabilities:
2023: Rs 26,128,766
2022: Rs 22,592,537
Growth:The total liabilities grew by Rs 3,536,229, a growth rate of
approximately 15.6%. This increase could be due to a higher deposit
base, borrowings, or other liabilities. The liabilities grew at a slightly
higher rate than assets, which might suggest increased funding costs or
leverage.
Conclusion :
Comparison of the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) with Other
Market Presence: These banks are among the largest in Pakistan, with
extensive branch networks across the country and overseas operations.
They have a diversified customer base that includes corporate clients,
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and retail customers.
Asset Size: For example, HBL has assets exceeding Rs 4 trillion, UBL has
over Rs 2 trillion, and NBP also has a large asset base. These banks have
substantial financial strength and capacity to undertake large-scale
projects and offer a wide range of banking products and services.
Target Market: The major banks cater to a broad spectrum of
customers, from large corporations and multinationals to individual
depositors and small businesses. They offer a comprehensive suite of
services, including corporate banking, retail banking, investment
banking, and digital banking solutions
BAJK:
The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) complies with the State
Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) regulations by implementing measures such as:
Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Adopting strict AML policies to prevent
money laundering and financial crimes.
Risk Management: Implementing robust risk management frameworks
to identify and mitigate potential financial and operational risks.
Example: BAJK follows SBP’s guidelines by regularly conducting stress
tests to evaluate its financial stability and implementing stringent KYC
(Know Your Customer) procedures to enhance its AML compliance.