FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. | CIK:0000890541 | 3

  • Filed: 4/30/2018
  • Entity registrant name: FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, INC. (CIK: 0000890541)
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForOffsettingOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory

    3.13 Offsetting of financial instruments
     
    Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is generally not the case with master netting agreements; therefore, the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the consolidated statement of financial position.
     
    Income and expenses are presented on a net basis only when permitted under IFRS, or for gains or losses arising from a group of similar transactions.