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9 April 2018, Berlin Russian economy and financial sector: beyond crisis but under sanctions. What to expect? Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) Natalia Porokhova Kirill Lukashuk http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA at a Glance The Analytical Credit Rating Agency (Joint-Stock Company) was founded on November 20, 2015 Authorized capital of more than RUB 3 billion (more than USD 50mln) 27 shareholders – Russia’s largest companies and financial institutions – holding a 3.7% stake each ACRA’s activities fully comply with the requirements of Federal Law N 222-FZ August 25, 2016 ACRA became the first CRA included in the register of the Central Bank of Russia ACRA’s clients are: 1. Financial institutions (banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies) 2. Corporate entities 3. Regional and municipal authorities of the Russian Federation National credit ratings scale includes ratings from AAA (RU) to D (RU) Regular macroeconomic analysis and coverage of 20 sectors by designated analytical teams 1 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Share of banks with ACRA ratings is more than 80% Share of issuers with ACRA ratings on Russian bond market as at February 2, 2018* 80% 72% 49% 31% Financial institutions Banks Regions Corporates *By volume of issues Source: ACRA 2 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Board of Directors (1) ACRA’s Board of Directors and top management have extensive global experience in the rating industry KARL JOHANSSON – CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (USA) From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Johansson was a Managing Partner of Ernst & Young CIS, after that he was a Regional Partner for Eastern Europe countries, including CIS (Vienna, Austria). From 2006 to 2014, he worked as Managing partner of Ernst & Young CIS in Moscow. While in Russia, he was a coordinator of the Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC) under the Government of the Russian Federation. THOMAS MISSONG – MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AUSTRIA) Has more than 16 years of experience in the field of financial markets, 10 of which in rating advisory activities. Since 2010, he serves as the President of the European Association of Credit Rating Agencies EACRA (Paris, France). He is a Managing Director at RATINGPLATFORM, a company providing research on rating agencies. 4 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Board of Directors (2) ANOUAR HASSOUNE – MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (LUXEMBURG) Has more than 15 years of experience in the field of financial markets, including 12 years in international rating agencies, namely, Moody's and Standard and Poor’s. From 2012 to 2015, he worked for The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ as the head of research and strategy for the Middle East and Africa. At present, he is a co-founder, co-owner and a Managing Director of West Africa Rating Agency, as well as a Managing Partner of Euris Group. EKATERINA TROFIMOVA – MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (RUSSIA) From 2000 to 2011, Ms. Trofimova worked as a financial analyst, Director and Head of Russia and CIS Financial Institutions Rating Group at Standard & Poor’s (Paris, France). In 2011 she joined Gazprombank and from 2012 to 2015 was a member of the Bank’s Management Board and supervised the Rating Advisory Center. VINCENT TRUGLIA – MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (USA) Has more than 40 years of experience in the field of financial markets, including 15 years at Moody’s, 11 of which as a Managing Director of the sovereign risk analytical team. As an independent consultant, he participated in strategy development for the non- profit rating agency INCRA. 5 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA Key Principles Good faith and high standards of rating • Qualified personnel with professional experience in the rating industry activities • Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is strictly adhered Independence and prevention of conflicts • Transparent and diversified ownership structure of interest • Internal controls identifying and eliminating any conflicts of interest Timely disclosure of information on ACRA’s • Mandatory release of draft rating methodologies on ACRA’s website activities • Annual publication of the transparency report of ACRA’s activities • Strict compliance monitoring at all stages of rating process Protection of confidential information • Modern IT systems, data protection and rating process support • All ACRA’s policies are publicly available on the official website Transparency of rating methodologies and the rating process • Market participants involvement in rating methodologies discussion. 6 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA Methodology Key Advantages • Ensuring comparability of all assessments • Accounting for Russian sectoral and regional specifics, as well as corporate governance peculiarities • Ensuring transparency of assessment algorithms while retaining the ability to account for expert opinions • Multiple-stage validation of all methodologies and rating models • Accounting for forecast data in the course of creditworthiness assessment • Employment of risk accumulation technology, i.e. pinpointing ‘anchor’ rating assessment factors • Synergy between research departments and accounting for relevant expertise of contiguous business units in the course of rating assessment (banking, regional and macroeconomics groups) 7 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
International and National Scales International National scale scale • The international rating scale compares creditworthiness of all borrowers around the world AAA AAA(RU) • The country ceiling caps an issuer’s rating at the sovereign level, AA+ AA+(RU) AA AA(RU) which results in strong rating compression in countries where the AA- AA-(RU) sovereign rating is not the highest, i.e. borrowers of different A+(RU) A+ A(RU) quality are assigned the same ratings A A-(RU) A- BBB+(RU) • The national rating scale compares creditworthiness of individual BBB+ BBB(RU) BBB BBB-(RU) borrowers in a country with that of the national government Country ceiling BBB- BB+(RU) BB+ BB(RU) • Regulators around the globe are switching to national scale BB BB-(RU) ratings BB- B+(RU) B+ B(RU) B B-(RU) B- CCC(RU) CC(RU) CCC C(RU) CC SD(RU) C D(RU) SD http://www.acra- D ratings.ru/ 8 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA Methodological Toolbox: Design and Contents Methodologies Principles General approaches: Each and every ACRA methodology… Key concepts of ACRA Bonds ratings ….is developed by the methodology team in close cooperation with the analytical General principles of forecasting team ACRA Financial Stress Index …undergoes multiple validation and testing procedures Financial institutions: Banks and bank groups Testing samples: Leasing companies FI: 110 banks / 30 defaults / 3 years Insurance companies Microfinance organizations Corporates: 135 companies / 11 defaults / 4 years Asset management companies Public finance: 85 regional governments / 5 years Support assessment: Government-related entities Validation and testing: Group support and relationships Foreign shareholder support G-spread and duration test Public finance: Coefficient correlations test Regional and municipal authorities Prediction power assessment Non-financial institutions: ACRA is fully equipped with methodologies for assigning ratings to a Corporate rated entities wide range of rated entities and instruments within the financial, Structured finance corporate or public sectors. 9 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Commercial research ACRA’s team comprises well-known economists and industry analysts who communicate with financial and real economy sector companies as well as federal and regional authorities in practical contexts on a daily basis Proprietary models and databases covering economies of countries and regions, budgets, and corporate finance ACRA regularly publishes Russian economic outlook and industry forecasts as well as relevant topical research. These publications can be found at: https://www.acra-ratings.ru/research Macroeconomic and industry indicators forecast are in compliance with the proprietary methodology published on ACRA’s website Fundamental research Industry forecasts Economic models Assessing and forecasting effects on Forecasting industry indicators for: Excel models achieving client’s goals the economy, regions, industries and • Issues to automate and visualize various companies from changes in: • Credit quality economic scenarios • Public policy (including fiscal and • Investment activities tax, monetary, foreign economic policy, etc.) For more details regarding this service • Commodity and financial markets please contact Natalia Porokhova, Head of • Ruble FX rate, prices, and interest Research and Forecasting Group, rates natalia.porokhova@acra-ratings.ru +7 495 139 04 90 10 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Rating Model Validation What we offer: Calculation of quantitative efficiency metrics with respect to PD, LGD, EAD models of corporate borrowers, ALM models, IFRS9 provisioning models as well as marketing and collection models For more information, please contact Qualitative validation of models Olesya Shekholtseva, Project Manager olesya.shekholtseva@acra-ratings.ru Preparation of validation reports for potential submission to the Bank of Russia +7 495 139 04 80 , ext. 127 Readiness assessment when preparing IRB models for submission to the Bank of Russia Benefits for the client: There would be no need for the client to create a separate division with highly-paid specialists who are underemployed most of the time The client could avoid a conflict of interests that arises when validation and development are performed by the same division Professional approach based on global best practices and experience in validating ACRA’s internal models and methodologies ACRA’s specialists of Analytical Services Development Group are highly competent in validation of various model types (IRB, ICAAP, IFRS9, ALM, etc.) A opportunity to identify any bottlenecks in client’s models and determine areas for development 11 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
ACRA Trainings on Credit Analysis Forthcoming trainings ACRA sees its mission in developing best practices that provide the Russian financial market with basis Fundamentals of credit analysis of regional and municipal authorities for sustainable performance (April 12-13) Rating modelling fundamentals ACRA’s expertise is unique in terms of its (April 23-24) competences and profound understanding of credit risk NEW! Forecasting in credit analysis. Course 1: macroeconomic and industry forecasting fundamentals ACRA trainings are aimed at enhancing (May 14-15) qualifications of financial market participants and building up efficiency of managerial and investment NEW! Change management hosted and presented by Ekaterina Trofimova, ACRA CEO decision making (May 21) Fundamentals of credit analysis of insurance companies (May 24-25) Corporate credit analysis fundamentals (May 29-30) NEW! Advanced analysis of structured finance deals (May 31 – June 1) The art of presentation in credit analysis hosted and presented by Ekaterina Trofimova, ACRA CEO (June 21-22) Fundamentals of structured finance deals analysis For more information and enrollment, (July 2-3) please contact Fundamentals of asset management companies reliability analysis and credit analysis of non- state pension funds Artem Mayorov, Manager (September 6-7) artem.mayorov@acra-ratings.ru NEW! Forecasting in credit analysis. Course 2: practical aspects of economic modeling +7 495 139 04 80, ext. 147 (September 10-11) Fundamentals of sovereign risk credit analysis (Autumn, 2018) 12 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA’s International activities Cross-border projects: Supranational methodology Trade counterparties assessment ACRA International International investors outreach: EAEU presence: Insider’s view Central Banks dialog Media events Analytical coverage 13 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Cooperation with a Chinese rating agency Golden Credit On November 2 2017 ACRA signed the Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese rating agency Golden Credit Rating International (http://www.dfratings.com/) Golden Credit rating agency is among top five credit rating agencies in China possesses a complete range of licenses required to provide rating services key shareholder is the state managing company China Orient Asset Management established by the Ministry of Finance of the PRC Prospects for cooperation of ACRA and Golden Credit o conduct joint analytical work For more information, please contact o develop technological and informational cooperation Maria Mukhina, Operational director o pursue mutual acknowledgement by Chinese and maria.mukhina@acra-ratings.ru Russian investors and regulators +7 495 139 04 80, доб. 107 14 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
New economic environment: prospects for development and key risks of Russian economy Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russia: Absence of Usual Growth Conditions Offset by Impetus For Change Key trends in Russian economy that can contribute to future economic growth and development: 1. Population ageing – constrains economic growth but gives additional stimuli for some industries. 2. Switching to low inflation mode – higher predictability for business and cheaper loans, but government and businesses should seek new forms of flexibility. 3. Government expenditures decline – government role squeeze and inequality growth, more space for private activities 4. Turn to East – increase in share of Asian countries in exports, imports, FDI and external debt. 5. Sanctions – financial sanctions are absorbed, but sanctions against oil & gas companies will limit crude oil production growth in 2020s. Indicator 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Real GDP (%, y-o-y) -2.5 -0.2 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.7 Inflation (%, Dec/Dec) 13.2 5.4 2.5 4.1 4.1 4 3.9 3.8 Urals oil price, USD/bbl 51.3 42.3 53.5 58 59.2 60.3 61.6 62.8 USD/RUB (12-month average) 61.3 67.2 58.3 58.3 58.8 59.7 60.5 60.2 Unemployment, % 5.6 5.5 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.4 References: ACRA macroeconomic forecast, Federal State 16 http://www.acra-ratings.com/ Statistics Service, Federal Treasury, Bank of Russia
Limitations for Further Extensive Growth of Russian Economy Labor force Imports of goods 78 1,6 Imports of goods value index (2008=1) 77 1,4 Investment-oriented imports 76 1,2 75 1,0 74 0,8 73 0,6 72 0,4 71 0,2 70 69 0,0 2019 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 17 Source: Federal State Statistics Service, ACRA http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russia’s Potential Economic Growth is close to +1.5% Total factor productivity Working time (a one-off) -0.4 +0.3 +0.9 Labor force Fixed capital +1.5 +1.8 +0.8 Natural resources +0.2 18 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Economy is Close to it’s Potential GDP Growth Rate 12 11 Capacity underutilization (%, lhs) 10 10 Modest prospects of cyclical growth Unemployment rate (%, rhs) A relatively high level of labor, resources and 8 9 capacity utilization. 6 8 Low possibility of extensive expansion Adverse demography: the employed 4 7 numbers to decline by 2-4% in 5 years (accounting for offsetting effects of elderly employment and expected migration). 2 6 Expensive investment-oriented imports 0 5 (due to RUB depreciation) is a source of difficulties for capital-intensive industries. -2 4 19 Source: Federal State Statistics Service, ACRA http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Monetary policy approaching “neutral state” … 18 16 14 12 Bank of Russia deposit rate (1 day) % 10 8 X Projected level for SR rates ‘in equilibrium’ 6 ? 4 Inflation target 2 Inflation, % Y-o-Y 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20 Source: ACRA, Bank of Russia http://www.acra-ratings.com/
… but the neutral rate itself could fall CBR’s public method of neutral interest rate estimation 14 14 12 12 transition 10 10 Russia’s country risk 8 8 6 6 Global neutral rate 4 4 Target inflation (after monetary 2 policy transition) 2 0 0 2001-2003 2004-2006 2007-2009 2010-2014 2015-2017 2018 2019-2022* 21 Source: ACRA, Bank of Russia http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Inflation fell to historic lows, but its volatility may still be high Inflation decomposition by factors and forecast for 2018-2021 Tariffs and 16% regulated prices Monetary inflation 14% and expectations Food market conditions 12% Ruble Exchange rate 10% Inflation target 8% 6% Inflation target is 4%. Monetary policy has been tough since 2015. 4% The CBR key rate is above inflation by 2% 5%. Inflation rate is still vulnerable to 0% potentials shocks. 2/3 of consumer basket is subject to FX and food -2% prices volatility, tax and tariff. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 22 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Low Inflation Makes Costs rigid and State and Business Less Flexible during Crisis Unemployment during the 2008-2009 crisis was lower in countries with higher inflation Fixing nominal wage under high 20% inflation means decrease in labor Greece costs. Russian business and state 18% Average inflation for 2003-2007 > 7,5% used to freeze nominal contracts in The difference between the maximum unemployment levels for Average inflation for 2003-2007 < 7,5% 16% adverse environment. Circle diameters are proportional to Spain inflation 14% The lower the inflation, the smaller the benefit in real terms. The most 12% sensitive to low inflation mode will Latvia 2009-2013 and 2008 be those industries focused on the 10% Portugal domestic market where the overall 8% inflation context affects prices the most. Those industries are 6% Italy Slovenia infrastructure monopolies (by virtue 4% Ukraine of regulation) and the services United States Canada Iran, Islamic Rep. Russian Federation sector. 2% South Africa Belarus Australia Indonesia Norway Chile 0% Germany Qatar Kazakhstan Azerbaijan -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% Source: ACRA estimates Real GDP growth slowdown in 2009-2013 versus 2008 23 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russian financial system has absorbed oil price volatility and sanctions 140 6 URALS ACRA FSI monthly average, rhs 120 5 100 4 80 3 60 2 40 20 1 sanctions 0 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ACRA FSI measures stress in the financial system of Russia (more about methodology - on the website) 24 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Federal budget consolidation effectively started in 2017 … 25% 20% non oil & gas deficit 15% 10% 5% 0% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Non oil & gas revenues, % of GDP Oil & gas revenues, % of GDP Federal budget expenses, % of GDP 25 Source: Ministry of finance, ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
… but it still has way to go, bringing more space to private activities 10% 5% Aim: -0.7% GDP in 2020 0% -1.5% -8.0% -5% Non oil & gas federal budget balance, % of GDP -10% Federal budget balance, % of GDP -15% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 26 Source: Ministry of finance, ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Brief history of Russian fiscal rules 2004-2007 2008 2013-2014 2017-… Non-oil&gas deficit ≤ Structural deficit ≤ Primary structural Main feature Structural deficit ≤ 0 4.7% of GDP 1% of GDP deficit ≤ 0 Non-oil&gas + oil&gas Non-oil&gas + oil&gas Structural Non-oil&gas + oil&gas (oil price ≤ arbitrary (oil price ≤ average since part of - (≤ 40 $/barr., 2%- fixed level, starting with 2008 or 3y moving revenues indexed every year) 20$/barr.) average if it is lower) Arbitrary chosen Lack of expenditure parameter (base oil counter-cyclicality Abnormal period used price) is too easy to during recession may too determine “normal” What we change procyclically lead to the fiscal rule long-run features leads ? have learned Lack of coordination easing. It could become to unsustainability of the with exchange rate permanent instead of rule policy may lead to temporary the Dutch disease 27 Source: ACRA http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Fiscal rule’s hard connection to FX market interventions makes RUB more stable Balancing interventions 85 Oil market Internal FX market 80 2018 2017 75 70 USDRUB 65 Other internal 60 Other global markets markets 55 Ministry of finance buys amount of currency, which equals OG tax revenues exceeding those at 40 $/barr. (assuming USDRUB is the 50 same as at the current oil price). 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Elasticity of FX to oil price is not 0, because there are other external Urals, $/barr. yearly average factors of USDRUB having non-zero correlation with oil price. 28 Source: ACRA http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Sector-Specific Investment Stimuli Stimuli 2015-2016 2017-2018 2019-2021 Domestic market growth — Healthcare, Education, Insurance, IT Export market growth Gas production and transportation, chemical industry, transport infrastructure Agriculture, Food, + Textiles, Electrical appliances and electronics, Import substitution Household chemicals, Tradable services, Construction materials, Tourism Pharmaceuticals Cost cutting (price competition) Retail, Logistics, Financial sector, IT Maintenance CAPEX Infrastructure (electric power, heat power, roads), repair services Data storage, Liabilities to the government Power generation, Oil refining, Railcar industry oil refining 29 Source: ACRA macroeconomic forecast, Bank of Russia http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russian Government to Transfer Pension, Health Insurance to Business European Union Mutual debts “from who-to-whom” Russia as at 1 July 2017 • Debt relations in the form of loan, borrowing, deposit or debt security (stock, not flow). • Arrows go from lenders to borrowers (from who-to-whom). Arrow thickness is proportionate to the share Source: ACRA of a sector’s debt in the aggregate debt of the economy. 30 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Top 7 Integrated O&G Players*: Debt is Not a CAPEX Limiting Factor Russian Integrated O&G Leverage** CAPEX is peaking, EBITDA margin depressed by elevated taxes 2,5 80% 72,7% 73,8% 70,2% 2,08 2,08 67,1% 70% 63,0% 1,94 2,0 1,76 60% 1,60 50% 1,5 1,27 1,27 1,13 40% 1,09 26,6% 1,0 0,88 30% 24,2% 24,4% 22,0% 21,1% 20% 10,6% 12,1% 0,5 7,4% 10% 2,4% -3,0% 0% 0,0 2013 2014 2015 2016 9M 2017 TTM 2013 2014 2015 2016 9M 2017 TTM -10% Total Debt/EBITDA Net Debt/EBITDA CAPEX/EBITDA FCF/Sales EBITDA/Sales • O&G players’ leverage remains at a comfortable level and does not affect their CAPEX programs. • The 2014 debt increase in RUB terms was purely a result of the RUB devaluation. • Sanctions had not caused changes in investment schedules. * Gazprom, Rosneft, LUKOIL, Surgutneftegaz, Tatneft, Russneft, NOVATEK ** Leverage calculated without data for Surgutneftegaz Source: ACRA estimates 31 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Sanctions Threaten to Constraint Russian Oil Production in 2020s New large field commissioning, Russia’s oil production forecast, mln tons / year aggregated peak production, mln tons / year 47 Bownfiels 2014-2015 Greenfields New Greenfields 44,6 576,5 570,6 570 561,7 547,5 547,6 547,0 32,65 4,7 51,4 61,7 540 534,1 14,8 40,2 24,3 9,4 21,8 24 29,2 510 31,5 31,5 31,2 29,8 13,25 525 521 480 504 491 490 488 485 0 450 2009-2010 2011-2013 2014-2015 2016-2017 2018-2019 2020-2021 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 After the 2011–2013 hiatus, commissioning of new greenfields ensures growth potential through 2019-2020. However, these greenfields are the last large conventional oil deposits in the Russian mainland. New incentives will be required after 2020 for boosting production in both mature and new high production cost fields. 32 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
New Greenfields: Rosneft and Gazpromneft to lead New large fields commissioning timetable Bashneft NOVATEK Field Company Launch year Peak production, mt/y 3% 3% Northern Chaivo Rosneft 2014-2015 1,6 Labaganskoye Rosneft 2014-2015 1,3 Surgutneftegaz Srednebotuobinskoye Rosneft 2014-2015 5,0 4% Imilor LUKOIL 2014-2015 5,0 Prirazlomnoye Gazprom neft 2014-2015 5,0 Novoport Gazprom neft 2014-2015 6,5 Trebs and Titov Bashneft & LUKOIL 2014-2015 4,8 LUKOIL Yarudeyskoye NOVATEK 2014-2015 3,5 14% Suzun Rosneft 2016 6,0 Naulskoye Rosneft 2016 2,5 Filanovskoye LUKOIL 2016 6,0 Pyakyakhinskoye LUKOIL 2016 3,5 South Talakan Surgutneftegaz 2016 1,5 Spielman Surgutneftegaz 2016 3,0 East Messoyakha Rosneft Gazprom neft & Rosneft 2016 5,6 Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye Rosneft 2017 5,0 Gazprom 58% Russkoye Rosneft 2017 6,5 neft Kondinskoe Rosneft 2017 5,0 18% Taas-Yuriakh (phase 2) Rosneft 2018 5,5 Kuyumba Gazprom neft & Rosneft 2018 6,5 Tagul Rosneft 2018 5,0 Lodochnoye Rosneft 2019 2,0 Erginskoe Rosneft 2019 5,0 Sevostyanova, Sanarsky, Rosneft 2021 10,0 Lisovsky Chonsky Gazprom neft 2021 3,25 Source: ACRA estimates 33 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russian Gas Exports turns to Asia Russia’s natural gas production forecast, bcm / year Russia’s natural gas exports forecast, bcm / year 600 75% 310 290 500 476 471 470 464 457 13,8 451 70% 432 419 419 270 6,9 400 37 250 30 65% 22 22 300 284 230 15 245 261 15 221 220 235 15 210 217 60% 194 210 200 15 15 190 233 236 239 225 230 55% 218 210 100 170 192 196 0 50% 150 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Gazprom Pipeline exports (excl. China) LNG Exports Exports to China Independent producers Gazprom share in Russian gas production After a record increase in gas production in 2017, the growth rate will slow down and the share growth of independent producers will resume. Gas production in Russia will grow by 15% (+96 bcm) in 2021 compared to 2016. The growth in exports after 2017 will mainly be ensured by the launch of LNG projects (Yamal LNG and Third Phase Sakhalin-2), as well as the beginning of exports to China starting in 2020 via the Power of Siberia. 34 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russian Power Industry: Incentives for Modernization Power plants capacity in Russia Renewables 1/2 of thermal power plants should 0% be phased out or modernized in Nuclear the next decade 12% Russian power market is among the world largest liberalized electricity Hydro market in the world. 20% Russian government is designing new incentives to raise $17 bln of Thermal investments in TPP modernization. 68% Renewable energy support may not be extended in 2020s. Renewables lose competition to cheap conventional resources (gas). Source: ACRA estimates 35 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Share of Debt Vulnerable to Sanctions Dropped to 13% Estimated maximum share of debt assets and liabilities susceptible to stricter financial sanctions The estimated maximum share of debts 25% due from residents and susceptible to forced repayment is 13.2%. In the NFCs Government + worst-case scenario, the liquidity Bank of Russia constraints may affect 22.4% of debt 20% assets. Share of liabilities 15% Sector For non-financial companies (NFCs), the average role of the rest of the world is important in terms of both share (46% 10% for assets and 35% for liabilities) and amount Financial companies 5% But non-financials are more resilient to 01.01.2014 stricter refinancing conditions, as about 01.07.2017 40% of scheduled repayments fall on 0% the intragroup debt, which is easy to 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% refinance. Share of assets 36 Source: ACRA estimates http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Internal loans are more than a half of foreign currency debt Mutual debts “from who-to-whom” RUB as at 1 July 2017 Other currencies • Debt relations in the form of loan, borrowing, deposit or debt security (stock, not flow). • Arrows go from lenders to borrowers (from who-to-whom). Arrow thickness is proportionate to the share Source: ACRA of a sector’s debt in the aggregate debt of the economy. 37 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Credit quality has persistent sectoral component Share of foreign Bank credit overdue, all currencies currency loans is higher than Credit risk Industries Historic NPL the economy levels average Overdue 1. Credit risk is • Utilities 14% level up Construction materials way below • Transport infrastructure < 1,9% Trade average • Telecommunications 12% Agriculture • Oil & Gas and Chemicals 2. Credit risk is • Metals 1,9% - 4,6% below average 10% • Power generation Food Services • Defense sector 01.03.2018 8% Construction • Machinery Wood (1.03.2018 - 19.6% !) • Mining • Transportation Machinery 3. Credit risk level • Retail trade Mining (non-energy) 4,6% - 5,7% 6% is neutral • Agribusiness Private loans • Packaged food and Metals beverages Paper • Healthcare 4% • IT & Media Transport and Chemistry Other communication Transport • Real estate Energy 4. Credit risk is 2% machinery Processing of raw Overdue above average • • Paper and forest products Oilfield services 5,7% – 6,2% materials Mining (energy) level down 0% 5. Credit risk is • Infrastructure construction 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% way above • Residential construction >6,2% average • Wholesale trade 01.03.2017 38 Source: ACRA, Bank of Russia http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Credit quality pricing in Russia % 16 Effective YTM of corporate bonds 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 higher than AA-(RU) higher than BBB(RU) higher than B-(RU) 0 01.2016 03.2016 04.2016 05.2016 06.2016 07.2016 08.2016 09.2016 11.2016 12.2016 01.2017 02.2017 03.2017 04.2017 05.2017 06.2017 07.2017 08.2017 09.2017 10.2017 11.2017 12.2017 01.2018 02.2016 10.2016 39 Source: Cbonds http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Russia’s specific economic risks for 2018 Growth lower than Inflation lower than Sanctions expected aimed Sharp growth of Banking assets quality, low NIM ? protectionist measures in global trade Non-obvious links between traditional OPEC+ agreement US financial markets markets and cryptocurrencies etc. 40 Source: ACRA http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Russian Financials At A Crossroads Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) Kirill Lukashuk Senior Director, Head of financial institutions ratings http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Ratings & analytical coverage Banks & Leasing Insurers Funds & AMs 42 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
ACRA’s ratings cover 80% of Russian banking system State-owned banks and FI Private banks Foreign-owned banks Sberbank AAA(RU) / Stable JSC “ALFA-BANK” AA(RU) / Stable AO Toyota Bank AAA(RU) / Stable Bank GPB (JSC) AA(RU) / Positive Vnesheconombank AAA(RU) / Stable Bank RRDB (JSC) AA-(RU) / Stable COMMERZBANK (EURASIJA) AAA(RU) / Stable AO JSC "AHML" AAA(RU) / Stable BANK "ROSSIYA" A+(RU) / Stable Natixis Bank JSC AAA(RU) / Stable PJSC Sovcombank A(RU) / Stable Credit Agricole CIB AO AAA(RU) / Stable Bank “National Clearing AAA(RU) / Stable Tinkoff Bank A(RU) / Stable ING BANK (EURASIA) JSC AAA(RU) / Stable Centre” (JSC) JSC Russian Agricultural AA(RU) / Stable CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW A(RU) / Stable AO Citibank AAA(RU) / Stable Bank RNCB A(RU) / Stable The joint-stock Bank A-(RU) / Stable JSC Nordea Bank AAA(RU) / Stable «ROSEVROBANK» «Bank Otkritie Financial BBB-(RU) / Under revision «Bank «Saint-Petersburg» PJSC A-(RU) / Stable AO UniCredit Bank AAA(RU) / Stable Corporation» (PJSC) (positive) BANK “ROSSIYSKY CAPITAL” BBB+(RU) / Positive Sviaz-Bank BBB+(RU) / Negative AO Raiffeisenbank AAA(RU) / Stable (PJSC) LOCKO-Bank BBB+(RU) / Stable DeltaCredit Bank JSC AAA(RU) / Stable SDM-Bank PJSC BBB+(RU) / Stable PJSC ROSBANK AAA(RU) / Stable Expobank LLC BBB+(RU) / Stable Limited Liability Company AAA(RU) / Stable Rusfinance Bank MCIB Bank LLC BBB(RU) / Stable JSC «RN Bank» AA(RU) / Stable CB "Renaissance Credit" (LLC) BBB-(RU) / Stable Credit Europe Bank Ltd. BBB(RU) / Stable «AVANGARD» JSB BB+(RU) / Stable CB "Kuban Credit" Ltd BB+(RU) / Stable LLC CBED «THE BANK OF KAZAN» BB-(RU) / Stable 43 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Ratings & analytical coverage Banks & Leasing Insurers Funds & AMs 44 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Fragile inputs…. Post-recessionary economic environment suggests growth opportunities to Russian banks… GDP growth, albeit sluggish (1.5%-2%), will likely continue in 2018 Rebounding private sector consumption will support mortgage/auto/unsecured retail lending Trade, housing construction and infrastructure sectors will also require new lending Therefore, banking assets will gradually grow …But significant problem loans, increasing regulatory pressures and “new normal” in interest rates prevail Problem loan levels are at highest levels since 2010 and underprovisioned ACRA views inflation at around 4% beyond 2017 meaning lower interest rates, shrinking NIM and contained net income levels in the long term The CBR insists on higher provisioning charges, introduces additional regulation and continues “to heal” the banking system 45 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
…..major strategic threats NIM pressure Asset quality Competition • We expect interest rates • Slowly recovering • Constantly increasing and inflation to be operational environment power of state-owned and historically low in next 18- with limited growth state-related banks 36 months potential • Low demand from • On the back of rates trend • Significant share of corporates due to poor and ALM structure, we problem loans (15%) performing economy and assume NIM to drop up to • Low provision coverage strategic uncertainties 100bp (55% system-wide) • Tangible risks of troubled • Only small number of • Material shift in CBR’s banks privatization banks are well prepared tolerance towards delaying (5-7 years vs 3 as and started to actively impairment recognition publicly stated) invest in fee-related strategy/products 2-3 years ago 46 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Overall Banking Assets Will Increase Dynamics of Russian Bank Assets 100% 103% 99% 96% 93% 93% 95% 81% 41% 40% 42% 44% 38% 36% 38% 32% 14% 15% 13% 13% 14% 14% 15% 16% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017F 2018F 2019F 2020F Bank assets / GDP Corporate lending / GDP Retail lending / GDP Despite some recovery in 2017, growth in the banking system assets will be subdued – at around 5% In 2018–2020, growth in assets will be 5-6% on average, which will support anticipated nominal GDP growth (around 5% on average) Nevertheless, the CBR’s tight monetary policy and low-inflationary environment will constrain growth in the banking assets 47 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Competition dynamics State-owned banks, market share State-owned banks in TOP-10 banks 75% 95% 70% 90% 70% 90% 65% 63% 85% 82% 82% 61% 81% 60% 60% 80% 55% 75% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016 2017 The government’s stake in the entire banking system has risen. The above figure has become the highest among all industries in the Russian market (the government owns 66% of the oil&gas sector). Competition between government-owned banks for funding sources and borrowers would intensify ever more, and the reliability factor would become secondary for the competition. 48 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Competition: State plays the Game The government’s stake in the entire banking system has risen to 70% by early 2018 vs 63% as at early 2017. In the TOP 5 there are no private banks, in the TOP 10 there are three (including one foreign sub) Risks of delaying privatization of failed players and coming of new ones Active development of the industry-linked state owned banks (Rosselkhozbank, Roskap, PSB, RNCB) Risks: • Imperfect management of investments • Regulatory forbearance • “directed lending” practices, development of politically important sectors • State-to-state market model (state corporates - state banks) • Increased amount of contingent liabilities of the budget and the Bank of Russia in terms of banking sector support 49 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Problem Loans Are at a Highest Level Since 2010 12-15% 12 9,5 9,8 Problem loans (ACRA) 10 9,5 8,2 8,3 8 NPL90+ (ACRA) 6,6 6,7 6,7 6,7 6,9 6,2 6 6 5,7 6 Impaired loans (CBR) 4,8 4,5 4,7 4,2 3,8 5,7 4 1+ overdue loans (CBR) 2,5 2 01.01.2009 01.01.2010 01.01.2011 01.01.2012 01.01.2013 01.01.2014 01.01.2015 01.01.2016 01.01.2017 01.07.2017 Problem loan levels in Russian banking system are at around 12–15% The share of problem loans at the banks’ balance sheets has been growing since 2013 Officially recognized problem loans are highest for the last ten years Major risks are related to restructured loans and borrowers with weak creditworthiness 50 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Rated Banks Snapshot 50% Problem loans vs NPL90+ 44% 45% 39% 40% 35% 30% 30% 30% 24% 25% 22% 20% 20% 18% 17% 15% 15% 14% 15% 13% 11% 10% 9% 10% 15% 8% 13% 11% 4%4% 5% 10% 3% 2%1% 8% 8% 8% 8% 7% 0% 5% 6% 6% 4% 4% 2% 2% 4% 4% 2%1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 0% There are banks (still with a license from CBR), more than a quarter of the assets of which are problem/impaired The gap between NPLs and problem loans increases with growth problem loans share Information about the real impairment level in most cases, do not exist in the audited IFRS (Otkritie, B&N – EY) 51 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Problem loans coverage is not sufficient Coverage of bad loans by provisions Poor provision coverage of bad loans is the key risk of creditworthiness decline A little over half of the bad loans are provisioned (51.7%) An one-off recognition of all problem loans full impairment will lead to a decrease of capital adequacy levels to regulatory thresholds More conservative position of the Bank of Russia regarding bad loans provisioning ratio will represent a challenge for credit institutions in the next 12-18 months In specific cases it might have an adverse effect on credit ratings and their outlook 52 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Asset quality indicators: state and private on par State-owned Privately-owned Subsidiaries of banks banks foreign banks Problem loans 11,1% 15,6% 9,5% NPL90+ 5,5% 6% 6,2% High-risk industries lending 107,3% 102,8% 30,5% (% of Tier-1 capital) Related-party lending 30,7% 27% 1,1% (% of Tier-1 capital) Non-core assets 17,8% 10% 0% (% of Tier-1 capital) Top-10 borrowers concentration 148,3% 158,6% 174,4% (% of capital) 53 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Increasing Risk Appetite Will Contain Capital Adequacy Growth 15% 6,5 13,9% 13,7% 14% 13,3% 6 Problem loan levels will stabilize over the 13% 12,4% 5,5 next 12-18 months, largely thanks to 11,8% 11,7% 11,6% increasing new lending and improving 12% 11,5% 5 11,6% 11,0% credit quality of corporate borrowers in 11% 11,4% 4,5 some sectors of economy 10,1% In case of more aggressive approach to 10% 4 9,20% 9% 3,5 risk appetite, capital adequacy will stagnate vs. its current level of 11.5% 8% 3 7% 3,2 3,2 3,8 3,6 4,6 4,2 5,3 4,8 6,0 5,3 2,5 Under more “aggressive” scenario, loss 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 absorption buffer will advance to RUB 5.3 Absorbtion capacity, trln trillion in nominal terms; however, it will Absorbtion capacity - aggressive scenario, trln still sustain impairment of assets by 5.9% Tier-1 (IFRS), % Tier-1 (IFRS) - aggressive scenario, % maximum Н1.2 (CBR), % 54 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
NIM Is Recovering, But Will Not Exceed Pre-Crisis Levels 6% 5,6% 5,4% Significant market volatility in 2014 with further 6% 5,3% decline in loans interest rates outpacing deposits 4,9% 5,0% resulted in weak NIM in 2015 5% 4,6% 4,5% 4,5% NIM growth in 2016 reflected both stabilization of 5% 4,2% loan/deposit interest rates and rebalancing of interest-earning assets towards higher-income 4% 3,8% instruments 3,6% 4% 3,4% 3,3% 3,3% NIM stabilization (4.5%) is expected in 2017. 3% Sberbank will continue to outstrip other banks In 2018, NIM will likely decline to levels posted in 3% 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (F) NIM (IFRS) NIM (IFRS, without Sberbank) 55 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
New Normal: Low Inflation, Low Interest Rates, Subdued NIM 20% 17% Inflation is at historically lowest levels 15% 12,9% 10% (around 2.5% in October 2017). ACRA 10% 8% 7,25% long-term scenario envisages around 4%, 11,4% 11% 5,5% which is the CBR’s target 5% 6,5% 5,4% 3,2% 4,6% Key rate will be heading towards 7% over 0% next 12-18 months 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (F) 2018 (F) Inflation CBR Key Rate 20% 18,3% Retail Deposit Rate (
Net Income Will Not Return To The Past 2,0% Following financial crisis, Russian banking 1,7% system net income declined to almost zero 1,5% in 2014-15 1,5% 1,3% 1,2% Recovery in 2016 was achieved largely 1,0% 1,0% 1,0% 1,0% thanks to Sberbank, while the rest of the banking system was only marginally 0,5% 0,5% 0,5% profitable 0,5% 0,4% 0,2% Net income will not return to the past. We 0,0% expect rather low profitability metrics with 0,0% ROA of around 1% in total and around 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (F) 0.5% excluding Sberbank -0,5% -0,4% Going forward, Russian banks will face increasing competition for non-interest -1,0% income sources. Adjustments in operating ROA ROA without Sberbank expenses will also matter 57 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Regulatory Innovations Proportional regulatory regime to be introduced since 2018. Small banks are heavily impacted. The Central Bank will introduce two types of banking licenses: General license (minimum capital requirement is RUB1 bln). Such banks will have to comply with heightened capital requirements, Basel III implementation and full-fledged CBR’s supervision. Basic license (minimum capital requirement is RUB300 mln). Banks with a basic licenses are largely for SME lending in regions; banned from operations with foreign counterparties (excepting nostro accounts). The CBR exercises simplified supervision approach. New legislation on financial rehabilitation of failed banks. The CBR introduces two important financial tools: “Bail-in” mechanism The CBR’s Banking Sector Consolidation Fund being responsible for support of troubled banks. The Fund will absorb toxic assets and recapitalize failed banks (transformation from lending mechanism to equity financing) ACRA views both instruments positively, albeit their effectiveness to be tested 58 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
New mechanism of financial rehabilitation in Russia Two important financial tools of the CBR Appropriation Buyout of receivables, Decision of shares and other of funds (₽) assets, issuing loans, BD of CBR to FBSC allocating deposits Fund of Banking “Bail-in” Sector Consolidation mechanism (FBSC) ACRA views both instruments Shares, loan receivables, other assets Bank positively, albeit their of effectiveness to be tested BSCF Asset Bank Russia (CBR) Shares, loan management main risks receivables, other company higher assets (100% subsidiary further motivation of increasing of of CBR) depositors to statutory share allocate funds in in Russian state-owned banking sector banks After financial rehabilitation shares and assets can be sold by CBR at public auction Decrease of competition at the sector New owner 59 Source: ACRA, Bank of Russia
Otkritie & B&N Bank cases Key implications for investors: size does not matter junior creditors face material risks audited statements is only a well-drawn picture bank goes to default when regulator wants it is not enough to be overliquid to survive 60 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Russian leasing market could break the record of 2012-2013 New business volume* dynamics 900 65% 850 70% 770 783 60% 800 741 742 680 50% 700 36% 40% 600 545 30% 500 15% 20% 400 4% 2% 10% 300 0% 200 -13% -10% -20% 100 -20% 0 -30% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 New leasing volume, RUB bln Growth rate, % Key market drivers vehicle lease (+30% of growth in new leasing volume) aircraft lease (+40%) rolling stock lease (+70%) Source: ACRA estimates *volume of new equipment granted by lessors 61 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Leasing market reform (2018-2021) What’s new for leasing companies: new status for leasing companies – non-credit financial institutions leasing could not be combined with other financial activities capital requirements (min 20 and 50 mln RUB since 2021, depends on lessor’s assets volume) move to IFRS market regulation through self-regulatory organizations new industry standards 62 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
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Insurance market growth rates to outpace GDP in the medium term Low penetration of insurance services in Russia will provide GDP, Insurance market growth rates for high growth rates in the sector 25% 22% 21% Annual market growth expected at 11% within the 2017- 20% 2021 horizon 15% 15% Population aging and monetary policy to support rapid 11% 12% growth of life insurance. In 2016, the segment posted a 10% 8% 9% 8% phenomenal growth of 66% y-o-y, with the main contributor 7% 7% being investment life insurance fostered in turn by banks’ 5% 4% active involvement in insurance policy sales and by lower 2% deposit interest rates 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017-2021 Insurance market, total Non Life GDP nominal Car sales growth to push motor premiums up 64 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
OMTPL and investment insurance risks threaten growth stability At the same time, the insurance market is facing Life Segment increasing systemic risks that may undermine expected 250 216 growth rates 200 In the short term, the most pronounced risks are 150 connected with the OMTPL crisis. This segment has so far 130 109 failed to curb the loss-making trend for insurers. 100 85 In the next two to three years, the sector might confront 53 50 the risk of policyholders growing disappointed by investment life insurance. This may well run the booming 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 life insurance segment into a real shock, should Life total premium, RUR bln. investment insurance policies bring about weak returns. 65 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Insurance sector’s RoE is among the highest in the Russian economy Insurers’ return on equity (RoE) before tax was 24% in 2016 27,7 and 28% in 2015, while the economy average was 13% and 24,1 11%. 19,8 High sector returns are supported by growth in life insurance 15,9 and high effective interest rates that generate income from 14,4 investments. Net loss ratio in the non-life segment declined 11,2 10,9 down to 53% from 61% in 2014–2015 On average, major insurers are more profitable than minor 3,3 companies. This boosts M&A transactions, as companies strive to increase business efficiency by way of consolidation 2013 2014 2015 2016 Insurance sector ROE, % Banking sector ROE, % ACRA expects insurers’ RoE to decline in the upcoming years, but RoE is expected to be high enough, for the sector to remain appealing to investors. 66 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Ratings & analytical coverage Banks & Leasing Insurers Funds & AMs 67 http://www.acra-ratings.com/
Asset management companies The Russian market of collective investments 6 5,71 5,09 5 4,28 4 3,49 3 2,41 2,10 2 1,49 1,05 0,92 0,98 0,89 0,92 0,92 1,04 1 0,76 0,77 0 2014 2015 2016 2017, 2q Total market NSPF' pension savings NSPF' pension reserves Closed-end mutual investment funds General trend is the market growth. The growth basis – NSPF’ pension savings The market volume of closed-end mutual investments funds and NSPF’ pension reserves – stagnation at 1 trillion and 800-900 billion rubles respectively ACRA sees some potential in open-ended mutual investment funds and individual asset management because of lower interest rates on banks deposits Other assets of Russian collective investments market have barely changed in 2 years 68 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Non-state pension funds (1) 40 Private pension provision participants overall decrease in 34,4 the number 29,8 30 Distrust in Russian Federation’ pension system due to 26,3 frequent legislative changes and weak financial literacy 22,1 Often the low quality of private pension provision assets 20 The use of “administrative leverage”, forcing a person to engage in private pension provision 10 The insured persons has a trend to increase the number 6,4 5,8 5,3 5,6 The transfer of insured persons funds from Pension Fund of Russia to NSPF because of the transition from accumulative 0 2014 2015 2016 2017, 2q pension component to individual pension capital Insured persons number (pens. savings) Private pension provision participants number (pens. reserves) Units: millions of people 69 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
Non-state pension funds (2) The overall growth of the Russian pension system: from 3.9 6 trillion rubles in 2014 to 5.4 trillion rubles in second quarter 5 1,2 of 2017 1,1 1,0 4 The NSPF’ pension savings growth rate is ahead of the same 0,9 of Pension fund of Russia (PFR): an average of 8.6% in NSPF 3 1,7 2,1 2,4 revised -0.6% in PFR 1,1 2 In 2016 there was a significant moment for entire Russian 1 1,9 2,1 2,0 1,8 pension industry – the total volume of NSPF’ pension savings ahead the PFR’ pensions savings 0 2014 2015 2016 2017, 2q The NSPF’ pension reserves grow steadily by an average of NSPF' pension reserves NSPF' pension savings 2.3% in the quarter Pension Fund of Russia's pension savings Units: trillions of rubles 70 http://www.acra-ratings.ru/
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