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Loan Financial Information System Reports
Status of Loan
Loan Data
LOAN AND GRANT
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Loan for Asia Development
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Trade Finance Program Disbursement Procedures
for Revolving Partial Credit Guarantees
13.9 Before reimbursement of claims by confirming banks can be made under the TFP
partial credit guarantee facility, ADB requires the following:
- a claim disbursement request form (this form will be developed when needed);
- a notice of unpaid claim form (substantially in the form shown in Appendix 13G)
to be delivered by authenticated SWIFT or tested telex and followed by
hard copy; and
- any other documents specified in the confirming bank agreement.
13.10 Before ADB makes a participation contribution to confirming banks under a TFP risk
participation agreement, ADB requires the following:
- a notice of participation contribution (substantially in the form shown in
Appendix 13H); and
- any other documents specified in such notice
How to Loans the Bank ADB? Easy way
13.6 ADB’s disbursement for private sector loans, equity investments, and revolving credit
facility (RCF) of Trade Finance Program (TFP) are subject to
ȕ the loan, equity investment, or RCF agreement having been declared effective
by ADB;
ȕ the borrower or recipient, as applicable, having submitted to ADB a certificate of
incumbency sufficiently evidencing the authority of the person(s) who will sign
the disbursement request (substantially in the form shown in Appendix 13A); and
ȕ any conditions for withdrawal as specified in the loan, equity investment, or RCF
agreement having been met.
13.7 Before disbursement can be made, ADB requires the following:
ȕ Private Sector Loans:
Ȗ form of disbursement request (substantially in the form shown in
Appendix 13B) signed by an authorized representative of the borrower;
Ȗ a signed undated disbursement receipt, if required by the loan agreement,
indicating the amount received by the borrower with the date to be filled
in by ADB after the disbursement is value-dated (substantially in the form
shown in Appendix 13C);
Ȗ a promissory note, if required by the loan agreement in the case of B-loans
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(substantially in the form shown in Appendix 13D); and
Ȗ any other documents specified in the loan agreement.
ȕ Equity Investment:
Ȗ capital call request signed by an authorized representative of the borrower;
and
Ȗ any other documents specified in the equity investment agreement.
Trade Finance Program Disbursement Procedures
for Revolving Credit Facilities
13.8 Before disbursement can be made, ADB requires the following:
ȕ form of disbursement request (substantially in the form shown in Appendix 13E)
signed by an authorized representative of the borrower;
ȕ a bank’s acknowledgement of the receipt of funds by email within 3 business days
from the date of disbursement;
ȕ a subloan summary report on each subloan that is proposed to be financed
out of the proceeds of the disbursement (substantially in the form shown in
Appendix 13F); and
ȕ any other documents specified in the revolving credit agreement.
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B-loan means a loan made by ADB funded by a third party or parties without the borrower or third parties
having any recourse to ADB. It involves the prearranged transfer to commercial lenders of participation in
an ADB complementary loan, but without credit recourse to ADB for debt service. ADB is the lender-ofrecord as the B-loan is made in the name of ADB.
How to get money from ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) undertakes nonsovereign operations1
to provide direct financing and/or risk mitigation to entities, or for projects or business
activities, in developing member countries. Nonsovereign operations refer to any
loan, guarantee, equity investment, or other financing arrangement that (i) is not
guaranteed by a government; or (ii) is guaranteed by a government under terms that
do not allow ADB, upon default by the guarantor, to accelerate, suspend, or cancel any
other loan or guarantee between ADB and the related sovereign.
13.2 More information is available at http://www.adb.org/About/Private-Sector/default. asp.
Inquiries on private sector operations not discussed in this handbook should be
addressed to ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
Disbursement Procedures
13.3 In all cases, the disbursement procedures should be specified in the contractual
agreement with ADB, i.e., loan, investment, issuing bank, or revolving credit agreement.
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13.4 After the receipt of the borrower’s disbursement request in accordance with the
specific loan agreement, PSOD will prepare the authorization for private sector
disbursements together with a complete set of loan or investment documents as
attachments, to initiate the disbursement process. The Controller’s Department (CTL)
should receive the authorization (i) at least 3 working days prior to the proposed
disbursement date for US dollar-denominated loans, and (ii) at least 7 working days
prior to the proposed disbursement date for local currency loans.
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For disbursement
of local currency, PSOD coordinates with the Treasury Department, as appropriate,
before the proposed disbursement date.
13.5 These disbursements may take place in predetermined tranches on specified dates, or
at call. The disbursement may also be made through reimbursement to the investee
company for expenditures incurred, or to confirming banks against letters of credit in
favor of suppliers.
1
ADB. 2010. Nonsovereign Operations. Operations Manual.OM D10. Manila.
2
Technical assistance is not covered by this handbook, but is covered by the Technical Assistance Disbursement
Handbook(2010, amended from time to time).
3
Before CTL receives the authorization, the Office of the General Counsel endorses the initial authorizations
for all private sector operations disbursements and, where required by CTL, for subsequent equity
investment disbursements.
to provide direct financing and/or risk mitigation to entities, or for projects or business
activities, in developing member countries. Nonsovereign operations refer to any
loan, guarantee, equity investment, or other financing arrangement that (i) is not
guaranteed by a government; or (ii) is guaranteed by a government under terms that
do not allow ADB, upon default by the guarantor, to accelerate, suspend, or cancel any
other loan or guarantee between ADB and the related sovereign.
13.2 More information is available at http://www.adb.org/About/Private-Sector/default. asp.
Inquiries on private sector operations not discussed in this handbook should be
addressed to ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
Disbursement Procedures
13.3 In all cases, the disbursement procedures should be specified in the contractual
agreement with ADB, i.e., loan, investment, issuing bank, or revolving credit agreement.
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13.4 After the receipt of the borrower’s disbursement request in accordance with the
specific loan agreement, PSOD will prepare the authorization for private sector
disbursements together with a complete set of loan or investment documents as
attachments, to initiate the disbursement process. The Controller’s Department (CTL)
should receive the authorization (i) at least 3 working days prior to the proposed
disbursement date for US dollar-denominated loans, and (ii) at least 7 working days
prior to the proposed disbursement date for local currency loans.
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of local currency, PSOD coordinates with the Treasury Department, as appropriate,
before the proposed disbursement date.
13.5 These disbursements may take place in predetermined tranches on specified dates, or
at call. The disbursement may also be made through reimbursement to the investee
company for expenditures incurred, or to confirming banks against letters of credit in
favor of suppliers.
1
ADB. 2010. Nonsovereign Operations. Operations Manual.OM D10. Manila.
2
Technical assistance is not covered by this handbook, but is covered by the Technical Assistance Disbursement
Handbook(2010, amended from time to time).
3
Before CTL receives the authorization, the Office of the General Counsel endorses the initial authorizations
for all private sector operations disbursements and, where required by CTL, for subsequent equity
investment disbursements.
How to make contract for ADB Bank?
Types of Cofinancing Disbursement
12.4 There are two types of cofinancing disbursement:
ȕ Funds held by ADB (disbursement fully administered by ADB):
The cofinancier’s funds are entrusted and deposited with ADB. ADB reviews,
authorizes, and executes payments in accordance with ADB’s Loan Disbursement
Handbook.
ȕ Funds held by the cofinancier (disbursement partially administered by ADB):
ADB reviews WAs and advises the cofinancier to execute payments directly
to beneficiaries, in accordance with ADB’s Loan Disbursement Handbook.
The commitment procedure (Chapter 8) may not be used for cofinancier’s funds
held by the cofinancier.
12.5 The imprest account and the subaccounts under cofinanciers’ funds should be
maintained separately from the imprest account and the subaccounts under ADB loans
and grants, unless otherwise approved by ADB. Detailed disbursement arrangements
should be described in the project administration manual (PAM) with project-specific
considerations. A cofinancier’s particular requirement, if any (e.g., closing date of the
cofinancier’s fund), should also be described in the PAM.
Fiduciary Safeguard
Fiduciary Safeguard
11.11 Since general budget support under stand-alone policy-based lending and
programmatic approach are absorbed into a DMC’s public expenditures in the form
of counterpart funds of loan proceeds, fiduciary arrangements need to be in place
to ensure efficient utilization of overall resources through sound public financial
management.
Loan Proceeds and Disbursement Procedures
11.12 There is considerable flexibility in the use of policy-based loan proceeds to meet a
DMC’s developmental needs. The loan proceeds may be utilized to finance economywide import requirements on the basis of a negative import list, or sector-specific
import requirements on the basis of a positive import list.
11.13 A negative import list specifies imports that are excluded from financing under
the loan, either by item or by specification of the Standard International Trade
Classification. All items not listed may be financed under the loan. In contrast,
a positive import list specifies eligible imports for financing under the loan.
11.14 The proceeds of a policy-based loan for which there is only a negative list of ineligible
items may be disbursed without supporting import documentation if, during each
year
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in which the proceeds of the policy-based loan are expected to be disbursed,
the value of the DMC’s total imports minus (x) imports from nonmember countries,
(y) ineligible imports, and (z) disbursements made under other official development
assistance, is greater than the amounts expected to be disbursed during such year.
The borrower will be required to submit with each withdrawal request a certification
(Section 11.16) confirming the borrower’s compliance with the above formula
in respect of the period covered by the withdrawal request. Otherwise, import
documentation under existing procedures will still be required.
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Documentation in
respect of specific imports will continue to be required for policy-based loans for
which a positive list of eligible items is utilized.
11.15 Disbursement under policy-based loans normally takes the form of reimbursement
to the central bank of the DMC acting as a depository. The central bank is generally
responsible for administering policy-based loans in close consultation with the
government and sector-specific entities responsible for implementing the sector
program. Where appropriate, the central bank may disburse the loan through
commercial banks or development finance institutions or both.
7
This will normally be the 1-year period for which trade statistics are maintained by the DMC concerned.
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ADB. 1998. Simplification of Disbursement Procedures and Related Requirements for Program Loans.Manila.
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11.6 Direct payment, commitment,3 and reimbursement
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procedures may be used, as
appropriate (Chapters 7–9).
11.7 ADB may approve the use of the imprest fund procedure (Chapter 10) under FILs.
The advance to the imprest account should not exceed 6 months’ estimated cash
flow required for payments to be made to sub-borrowers for eligible subprojects.
The imprest account may be maintained in a separate bank account, or separate
account of DFIs or PFIs with fiduciary arrangements acceptable to ADB.
11.8 ADB may approve the use of the statement of expenditures (SOE) procedure
(Chapter 9)
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to spare the borrower, DFI, or PFI the trouble of attaching voluminous
documentation for numerous and small amounts of individual payments for
subloans to WAs. The SOE ceiling, if any, for the nonsubmission of full supporting
documentation may be established at the free limit agreed for the FIL. The SOE form
for this purpose is shown in Appendix 9C.
11.9 If an individual payment amount exceeds the SOE ceiling, if any, appropriate
supporting documents (e.g., invoices for subproject, subloan agreement) should be
submitted to ADB.
POLICY-BASED LOANS
Purpose of the Policy-Based Loan
11.10 ADB provides policy-based lending in the form of budget support in conjunction
with structural reforms and development expenditure programs of a developing
member country (DMC). It is also used to provide balance-of-payments
assistance during economic and financial crises. ADB makes policy-based loans
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only to DMC governments. In general, policy-based loans (i) are linked to the
implementation of policy reforms and are disbursed quickly, and (ii) have sector-wide
and economy-wide impacts.
3
For instance, direct payment (or commitment letter) to sub-borrowers may be used for paying subproject
expenditures incurred.
4
For instance, reimbursement to EA, DFI, or PFI may be used if EA, DFI, or PFI has already paid subloans.
5
Formerly, the simultaneous authorization and withdrawal (SAW) procedure was also used. The use of the
SAW procedure, if so stipulated in a loan agreement, is not superseded by the revision of this handbook.
6
Refer to Sections D4/BP and D4/OP of the Operations Manual (ADB. 2011. Policy-Based Lending. Operations
Manual.Manila). The term “policy-based loan” as used in this chapter also refers to policy-based grants,
unless the context requires otherwise.
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION LOANS
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION LOANS
Description
11.1 Financial intermediation loans (FILs)
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seek to help achieving the following objectives:
(i) furthering policy reforms in the financial and real sectors; (ii) financing real sector
investments through market-based allocation mechanisms; (iii) strengthening the
capacity, governance, and sustainability of participating financial intermediaries;
and (iv) helping increase the outreach, efficiency, infrastructure, and stability of the
financial system.
11.2 Development finance institutions (DFIs) and participating financial intermediaries
(PFIs) are autonomous financial intermediary entities authorized by the borrower to
receive loans either directly from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or through the
borrower for passing on the loan amount to the final beneficiaries as subloans.
11.3 FILs are relent by DFIs and PFIs to sub-borrowers such as small- and medium-sized
industries, enterprises, or individuals for eligible subprojects.
Free Limit
11.4 ADB generally allows financial intermediaries to enter into subloans meeting agreed
criteria without submitting subloan proposals to ADB for amounts up to an agreed
“free limit.” The requirement of a free limit, above which subloan proposals need to
be submitted by the financial intermediary to ADB for prior approval, enables ADB
to satisfy itself on the quality of the financial intermediary’s appraisal of projects and
advise on appraisal techniques and methodology.
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Disbursement Procedures
11.5 Under FILs, ADB provides funds to eligible DFIs and PFIs for onlending, at the
financial intermediary’s credit risk, to final borrowers (sub-borrowers) for eligible
subprojects. Disbursement arrangements and funds flow under FILs should be
provided in the project administration manual (PAM), as they are determined with
project-specific considerations.
Item Required Supporting Documents
Item Required Supporting Documents
Initial advance and
additional advance
Estimate of expenditure (Appendix 10B) to support the amount of the initial
advance and the additional advance (see also Sections 10.12 and 10.19).
Liquidation and
replenishment, or
liquidation only
1. IARS (Appendix 10C).
2. Bank statement.
3. Either one of the following, as applicable:
– (With SOE approved): SOE.
– (With full supporting documents, i.e., SOE is not approved): Summary
sheet (Appendix 7B) and proof of payment and supporting documents
as required under direct payment (Sections 7.4–7.5).
– (For expense items exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling): Same as the
above with full supporting documents.
4. In addition, if FAW procedure is approved and used, and the amounts
requested to be withdrawn are paid from the imprest fund, the certificates
for FAW (Appendix 9D) need to be attached to the WA.
ADB = Asian Development Bank, FAW = force account works, IARS = imprest account reconciliation statement, SOE = statement
of expenditures, WA = withdrawal application.
a
If supporting documents are written in local language, there should be an English translation of important words and items in the
documents (e.g., the title of the document, name of the supplier and/or contractor, description of goods and services, amounts,
and dates).
The imprest fund procedure must be audited at least annually by independent and qualified auditors acceptable to ADB.
Audit Arrangements
10.28 The imprest fund procedure must be audited at least annually by independent and
qualified auditors acceptable to ADB. The audits are carried out as part of the regular
annual audits of the project financial statements prepared by the borrower, EA, or IA.
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Review by ADB Staff
10.29 ADB reserves the right to conduct spot or random checks of the imprest account and
expenditures paid from the imprest account (including those expenditures paid from
the subaccounts) through special disbursement missions or review missions, or upon
ADB’s request for submission of supporting documents on a sampling basis.
Suspending Replenishment
10.30 ADB may suspend replenishment of the imprest account if
ȕ the loan is declared suspended by ADB, partially
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or fully;
ȕ audit reports, management letters, or ADB missions indicate significant
irregularities in financial management, accounting, internal control, and/or the
operation of the imprest account(s) and/or the subaccount(s); or
ȕ the imprest account has been inactive for more than 6 months and no application
for replenishment has been submitted.
10.31 During the suspension, no additional funds will be advanced to the imprest account.
However, available funds in the imprest account (including the subaccounts) can
be used to meet eligible expenditures, unless otherwise instructed by ADB.
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WAs submitted for these expenditures will be applied to liquidate the balance
of advances.
Narrative Procedures
10.32 The narrative procedures and the check list for the imprest fund procedure are shown
in Appendix 10E.
Supporting Documents
10.33 The supporting documents listed in the following table should be submitted to
ADB together with the WA. If simplified documentation (i.e., SOE and/or FAW) is
approved, supporting documents should be retained by the EA and/or IA for annual
audit of project financial statements and/or ADB’s review (see Section 4.29 for
the retention period of supporting documents). ADB reserves the right to request
submission of such documents if deemed necessary. Additional supporting documents
which are not listed in the following table may be required, depending on the
transaction involved. ADB will return WAs that do not meet the requirements.
11
See OM J7, PAI 5.07, and Technical Guidance Note on Financial Reporting and Auditing.
12
Suspension is applicable only to affected EA or component.
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ADB may demand immediate refund of the available funds in cases where the suspension is due to significant
irregularities in the operation of the imprest account and/or the subaccounts.
10.28 The imprest fund procedure must be audited at least annually by independent and
qualified auditors acceptable to ADB. The audits are carried out as part of the regular
annual audits of the project financial statements prepared by the borrower, EA, or IA.
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Review by ADB Staff
10.29 ADB reserves the right to conduct spot or random checks of the imprest account and
expenditures paid from the imprest account (including those expenditures paid from
the subaccounts) through special disbursement missions or review missions, or upon
ADB’s request for submission of supporting documents on a sampling basis.
Suspending Replenishment
10.30 ADB may suspend replenishment of the imprest account if
ȕ the loan is declared suspended by ADB, partially
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or fully;
ȕ audit reports, management letters, or ADB missions indicate significant
irregularities in financial management, accounting, internal control, and/or the
operation of the imprest account(s) and/or the subaccount(s); or
ȕ the imprest account has been inactive for more than 6 months and no application
for replenishment has been submitted.
10.31 During the suspension, no additional funds will be advanced to the imprest account.
However, available funds in the imprest account (including the subaccounts) can
be used to meet eligible expenditures, unless otherwise instructed by ADB.
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WAs submitted for these expenditures will be applied to liquidate the balance
of advances.
Narrative Procedures
10.32 The narrative procedures and the check list for the imprest fund procedure are shown
in Appendix 10E.
Supporting Documents
10.33 The supporting documents listed in the following table should be submitted to
ADB together with the WA. If simplified documentation (i.e., SOE and/or FAW) is
approved, supporting documents should be retained by the EA and/or IA for annual
audit of project financial statements and/or ADB’s review (see Section 4.29 for
the retention period of supporting documents). ADB reserves the right to request
submission of such documents if deemed necessary. Additional supporting documents
which are not listed in the following table may be required, depending on the
transaction involved. ADB will return WAs that do not meet the requirements.
11
See OM J7, PAI 5.07, and Technical Guidance Note on Financial Reporting and Auditing.
12
Suspension is applicable only to affected EA or component.
13
ADB may demand immediate refund of the available funds in cases where the suspension is due to significant
irregularities in the operation of the imprest account and/or the subaccounts.
expense items exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling
Item Required Supporting Documents
a
Initial advance and
additional advance
Estimate of expenditure (Appendix 10B) to support the amount of the initial
advance and the additional advance (see also Sections 10.12 and 10.19).
Liquidation and
replenishment, or
liquidation only
1. IARS (Appendix 10C).
2. Bank statement.
3. Either one of the following, as applicable:
– (With SOE approved): SOE.
– (With full supporting documents, i.e., SOE is not approved): Summary
sheet (Appendix 7B) and proof of payment and supporting documents
as required under direct payment (Sections 7.4–7.5).
– (For expense items exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling): Same as the
above with full supporting documents.
4. In addition, if FAW procedure is approved and used, and the amounts
requested to be withdrawn are paid from the imprest fund, the certificates
for FAW (Appendix 9D) need to be attached to the WA.
ADB = Asian Development Bank, FAW = force account works, IARS = imprest account reconciliation statement, SOE = statement
of expenditures, WA = withdrawal application.
a
If supporting documents are written in local language, there should be an English translation of important words and items in the
documents (e.g., the title of the document, name of the supplier and/or contractor, description of goods and services, amounts,
and dates).
insufficiently supported or ineligible for ADB financing, ADB may offset the
Ineligible Payments
9.22 Where ADB subsequently finds any payment made under the SOE procedure to
be insufficiently supported or ineligible for ADB financing, ADB may offset the
amount of the unjustified or ineligible payment against subsequent withdrawals for
reimbursement, or request the borrower or EA to refund the same amount to the
loan account.
Audit Arrangements
9.23 SOE records must be audited regularly by independent and qualified auditors
acceptable to ADB. The audit is carried out as part of the regular annual audit of
project financial statements.
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Review by ADB Staff
9.24 ADB reserves the right to conduct spot or random checks of expenditures covered
by SOEs through disbursement missions or review missions. Documents are to
be kept in the office of the EA or IA as appropriate (see Section 4.29 for retention
period of supporting documents) and must be made readily available for checking by
ADB’s disbursement and review missions or upon ADB’s request for submission of
supporting documents on a sampling basis.
Suspending Use of the Statement of Expenditures Procedure
9.25 ADB may suspend the use of the SOE procedure when the EA/IA’s capacity is no
longer deemed adequate. Examples of inadequate capacity, amongst others, are:
ȕ the borrower continuously claims ineligible expenditures;
ȕ the borrower fails to submit the audit report before the deadline;
ȕ the audit report and/or the management letter indicates significant irregularities
in financial management, accounting, internal control, or the use of the ADB
funds in project implementation; or
ȕ the disbursement or review mission finds significant irregularities in the use of
ADB funds.
Force Account Works Procedure
9.26 The force account works (FAW) procedure is a procedure for reimbursing the
borrower for expenditures in carrying out certain approved civil works required for
the project. The FAW procedure may also be used under the imprest fund procedure.
Two certificates are used instead of the usual supporting documents: the first on the
project’s physical progress (Part 1) and the second on its financial progress (Part 2)
(Appendix 9D).
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See OM J7, PAI 5.07, and Technical Guidance Note on Financial Reporting and Auditing.
9.22 Where ADB subsequently finds any payment made under the SOE procedure to
be insufficiently supported or ineligible for ADB financing, ADB may offset the
amount of the unjustified or ineligible payment against subsequent withdrawals for
reimbursement, or request the borrower or EA to refund the same amount to the
loan account.
Audit Arrangements
9.23 SOE records must be audited regularly by independent and qualified auditors
acceptable to ADB. The audit is carried out as part of the regular annual audit of
project financial statements.
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Review by ADB Staff
9.24 ADB reserves the right to conduct spot or random checks of expenditures covered
by SOEs through disbursement missions or review missions. Documents are to
be kept in the office of the EA or IA as appropriate (see Section 4.29 for retention
period of supporting documents) and must be made readily available for checking by
ADB’s disbursement and review missions or upon ADB’s request for submission of
supporting documents on a sampling basis.
Suspending Use of the Statement of Expenditures Procedure
9.25 ADB may suspend the use of the SOE procedure when the EA/IA’s capacity is no
longer deemed adequate. Examples of inadequate capacity, amongst others, are:
ȕ the borrower continuously claims ineligible expenditures;
ȕ the borrower fails to submit the audit report before the deadline;
ȕ the audit report and/or the management letter indicates significant irregularities
in financial management, accounting, internal control, or the use of the ADB
funds in project implementation; or
ȕ the disbursement or review mission finds significant irregularities in the use of
ADB funds.
Force Account Works Procedure
9.26 The force account works (FAW) procedure is a procedure for reimbursing the
borrower for expenditures in carrying out certain approved civil works required for
the project. The FAW procedure may also be used under the imprest fund procedure.
Two certificates are used instead of the usual supporting documents: the first on the
project’s physical progress (Part 1) and the second on its financial progress (Part 2)
(Appendix 9D).
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See OM J7, PAI 5.07, and Technical Guidance Note on Financial Reporting and Auditing.
Where the LC indicates a separate advising bank and nominated commercial bank,
Where the LC indicates a separate advising bank and nominated commercial bank,
ADB will issue the commitment letter to the nominated commercial bank, with a
copy provided to the advising bank. Indicating “negotiation with any bank” is not
acceptable.
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8.9 A “transferrable” LC that allows the rights and obligations of the LC beneficiary
(i.e., manufacturer or exporter) to be transferred to another party, thereby creating a
secondary beneficiary, is not acceptable under ADB’s commitment letter procedure.
Therefore, the borrower or executing agency should not have the LC issuing bank
approve a transferrable LC.
8.10 No commitment letter is issued if shipment or LC expiry date fall beyond the loan
closing date.
Accepting the Commitment Letter
8.11 The nominated commercial bank’s first request for payment under the commitment
letter constitutes its acceptance of the terms and conditions of ADB’s commitment.
Payment to Commercial Banks
8.12 ADB pays from the loan account after receipt of the confirmation from the supplier’s
nominated commercial bank (normally a negotiating bank) which has paid for or
agreed to pay in accordance with the LC terms.
8.13 Requests for reimbursement from the nominated commercial bank are made
in authenticated SWIFT or tested telex. The word “Condiment”or the words
“(i) payment has been made or is due and will be promptly made to the
beneficiary under and in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the LC;
(ii) documents were presented within the original or extended expiry date; and
(iii) discrepancies, if any, have been referred to and accepted by LC issuing bank”
must be written on the request for reimbursement (Appendix 8C).
Amendments Requiring ADB’s Prior Approval
8.14 ADB’s prior approval is required for amendments to the LC involving changes such as
ȕ extension of the LC expiry date beyond the loan closing date of the loan account,
as specified in the loan agreement, or otherwise extended by ADB;
ȕ change in the LC’s value or currency;
ȕ description or quantity of goods;
ȕ country of origin;
ȕ beneficiary; and
ȕ terms of payment.
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This is to keep the legal connection between the LC and ADB’s commitment letter, which is addressed to the
specific bank or payee.
ADB will issue the commitment letter to the nominated commercial bank, with a
copy provided to the advising bank. Indicating “negotiation with any bank” is not
acceptable.
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8.9 A “transferrable” LC that allows the rights and obligations of the LC beneficiary
(i.e., manufacturer or exporter) to be transferred to another party, thereby creating a
secondary beneficiary, is not acceptable under ADB’s commitment letter procedure.
Therefore, the borrower or executing agency should not have the LC issuing bank
approve a transferrable LC.
8.10 No commitment letter is issued if shipment or LC expiry date fall beyond the loan
closing date.
Accepting the Commitment Letter
8.11 The nominated commercial bank’s first request for payment under the commitment
letter constitutes its acceptance of the terms and conditions of ADB’s commitment.
Payment to Commercial Banks
8.12 ADB pays from the loan account after receipt of the confirmation from the supplier’s
nominated commercial bank (normally a negotiating bank) which has paid for or
agreed to pay in accordance with the LC terms.
8.13 Requests for reimbursement from the nominated commercial bank are made
in authenticated SWIFT or tested telex. The word “Condiment”or the words
“(i) payment has been made or is due and will be promptly made to the
beneficiary under and in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the LC;
(ii) documents were presented within the original or extended expiry date; and
(iii) discrepancies, if any, have been referred to and accepted by LC issuing bank”
must be written on the request for reimbursement (Appendix 8C).
Amendments Requiring ADB’s Prior Approval
8.14 ADB’s prior approval is required for amendments to the LC involving changes such as
ȕ extension of the LC expiry date beyond the loan closing date of the loan account,
as specified in the loan agreement, or otherwise extended by ADB;
ȕ change in the LC’s value or currency;
ȕ description or quantity of goods;
ȕ country of origin;
ȕ beneficiary; and
ȕ terms of payment.
3
This is to keep the legal connection between the LC and ADB’s commitment letter, which is addressed to the
specific bank or payee.
on behalf of the borrower, together with the authenticated
reviews Schedule 3 of the loan agreement
4
which provides details of ADB
financing such as amount, disbursement percentages (Sections 4.8–4.9), items of
financing, and applicable conditions of financing;
ȕ maintains records (see Section 4.29 for retention period) for all signed contracts
in a contract ledger for reference; and
ȕ takes proper actions for procurement in accordance with ADB guidelines.
5
Basic Requirements for Disbursement
4.6 The first withdrawal from the loan account requires the following:
ȕ ADB declared the loan effective;
ȕ the borrower submitted to ADB sufficient evidence of the authority of the
person(s) who will sign withdrawal applications (WAs) (Chapter 5) on behalf
of the borrower, together with the authenticated specimen signature of
each authorized person (Appendix 4B); any subsequent change in the list of
authorized representatives must be reported immediately and authenticated
specimen signatures of new representatives must also be provided; and
ȕ conditions for withdrawal (i.e., disbursement conditions [Appendix 3A]),
if specified in the loan agreement, were met as appropriate.
Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures
4.7 ADB will only finance eligible expenditures (Appendix 4C). Expenditures eligible for
financing are generally detailed in the loan agreement (e.g., attachment to Schedule 3,
allocation and withdrawal of loan proceeds, also referred to as the “allocation table”)
and the PAM.
Disbursement Percentage and Financing Percentage
4.8 The disbursement percentage6
is the ratio or proportion of ADB financing
7
which is
applied to expenditure claimed under a particular expenditure category, as specified
in the allocation table or other part of the loan agreement.
4.9 The disbursement percentage in the allocation table is derived from ADB’s financing
percentage as presented in the detailed cost estimate by financier provided in the PAM.
Disallowances and Nonpayments
4.10 Where ADB disallows or adjusts the amount of withdrawal the borrower requested,
ADB sends an advice in writing by fax, email, or other means such as the Loan
Financial Information System website (Chapter 14) to the borrower and/or EA citing
4
The reference to Schedule 3 of the loan agreement in this handbook also means similar schedule as provided
in the grant agreement or the financing agreement.
5
Refer to ADB’s Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time) and Guidelines on the Use of
Consultants (2010, as amended from time to time).
6
Formerly, this was also called the “percentage for ADB financing” or “percentage and basis for withdrawal
from loan account.”
7
It also applies to external funding sources administered by ADB.
4
which provides details of ADB
financing such as amount, disbursement percentages (Sections 4.8–4.9), items of
financing, and applicable conditions of financing;
ȕ maintains records (see Section 4.29 for retention period) for all signed contracts
in a contract ledger for reference; and
ȕ takes proper actions for procurement in accordance with ADB guidelines.
5
Basic Requirements for Disbursement
4.6 The first withdrawal from the loan account requires the following:
ȕ ADB declared the loan effective;
ȕ the borrower submitted to ADB sufficient evidence of the authority of the
person(s) who will sign withdrawal applications (WAs) (Chapter 5) on behalf
of the borrower, together with the authenticated specimen signature of
each authorized person (Appendix 4B); any subsequent change in the list of
authorized representatives must be reported immediately and authenticated
specimen signatures of new representatives must also be provided; and
ȕ conditions for withdrawal (i.e., disbursement conditions [Appendix 3A]),
if specified in the loan agreement, were met as appropriate.
Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures
4.7 ADB will only finance eligible expenditures (Appendix 4C). Expenditures eligible for
financing are generally detailed in the loan agreement (e.g., attachment to Schedule 3,
allocation and withdrawal of loan proceeds, also referred to as the “allocation table”)
and the PAM.
Disbursement Percentage and Financing Percentage
4.8 The disbursement percentage6
is the ratio or proportion of ADB financing
7
which is
applied to expenditure claimed under a particular expenditure category, as specified
in the allocation table or other part of the loan agreement.
4.9 The disbursement percentage in the allocation table is derived from ADB’s financing
percentage as presented in the detailed cost estimate by financier provided in the PAM.
Disallowances and Nonpayments
4.10 Where ADB disallows or adjusts the amount of withdrawal the borrower requested,
ADB sends an advice in writing by fax, email, or other means such as the Loan
Financial Information System website (Chapter 14) to the borrower and/or EA citing
4
The reference to Schedule 3 of the loan agreement in this handbook also means similar schedule as provided
in the grant agreement or the financing agreement.
5
Refer to ADB’s Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time) and Guidelines on the Use of
Consultants (2010, as amended from time to time).
6
Formerly, this was also called the “percentage for ADB financing” or “percentage and basis for withdrawal
from loan account.”
7
It also applies to external funding sources administered by ADB.
When a loan becomes effective, a loan account is opened in ADB
General Guideline
4.1 The borrower1
is responsible for implementing the project according to the loan
2
agreement and other loan documents. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) monitors
the project and reviews its progress to ensure that the loan proceeds are spent as
agreed upon.
Loan Account
4.2 When a loan becomes effective, a loan account is opened in ADB’s books in the name
of the borrower and the loan amount is credited to that account. Withdrawal from
the loan account is approved only after fulfillment of the requirements mentioned in
Section 4.6.
Discussion of Disbursement Procedures during Project Preparation
4.3 During project preparation and loan negotiations, ADB’s different disbursement
procedures are discussed in detail by the borrower and ADB and documented in the
project administration manual (PAM) or facility administration manual (FAM).
3
These
discussions are important because they allow the borrower and ADB to identify the
disbursement procedures most suitable for the project.
Disbursement Letter
4.4 After the loan agreement is signed, the Loan Administration Division of the Controller’s
Department (CTLA) sends a disbursement letter (Appendix 4A) to the borrower to
remind the borrower of the necessary actions to be taken to withdraw funds from the
loan account. A web link to a copy of the handbook is provided in the letter.
Actions to Be Taken by the Borrower
4.5 As soon as the loan has become effective, and to expedite the disbursement,
the borrower
ȕ assigns qualified accountants and establishes sound internal control and
accounting systems in executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies;
4.1 The borrower1
is responsible for implementing the project according to the loan
2
agreement and other loan documents. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) monitors
the project and reviews its progress to ensure that the loan proceeds are spent as
agreed upon.
Loan Account
4.2 When a loan becomes effective, a loan account is opened in ADB’s books in the name
of the borrower and the loan amount is credited to that account. Withdrawal from
the loan account is approved only after fulfillment of the requirements mentioned in
Section 4.6.
Discussion of Disbursement Procedures during Project Preparation
4.3 During project preparation and loan negotiations, ADB’s different disbursement
procedures are discussed in detail by the borrower and ADB and documented in the
project administration manual (PAM) or facility administration manual (FAM).
3
These
discussions are important because they allow the borrower and ADB to identify the
disbursement procedures most suitable for the project.
Disbursement Letter
4.4 After the loan agreement is signed, the Loan Administration Division of the Controller’s
Department (CTLA) sends a disbursement letter (Appendix 4A) to the borrower to
remind the borrower of the necessary actions to be taken to withdraw funds from the
loan account. A web link to a copy of the handbook is provided in the letter.
Actions to Be Taken by the Borrower
4.5 As soon as the loan has become effective, and to expedite the disbursement,
the borrower
ȕ assigns qualified accountants and establishes sound internal control and
accounting systems in executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies;
ADB may suspend in whole or in part the borrower’s right to withdraw from the loan
Suspending Withdrawals
3.14 ADB may suspend in whole or in part the borrower’s right to withdraw from the loan
account, as provided in the Loan Regulations, if after the date of the loan agreement
there is
ȕ nonpayment of principal, interest, or any other charge;
ȕ nonperformance of any obligation under the loan, guarantee, or project
agreements;
ȕ nonfulfillment by the borrower, the guarantor, or the EA of certain conditions
necessary for carrying out its project successfully;
ȕ suspension or cessation of membership of the borrower;
ȕ misrepresentations made by the borrower or the guarantor;
ȕ dissolution of the borrower or EA; or
ȕ any other event as specified in the loan agreement.
Accelerating Maturity
3.15 If certain events as indicated in the loan agreement or in the Loan Regulations occur
and continue for the period, ADB may declare as due and payable immediately
the principal of the loan then outstanding, together with all accrued interest and
other charges.
3.14 ADB may suspend in whole or in part the borrower’s right to withdraw from the loan
account, as provided in the Loan Regulations, if after the date of the loan agreement
there is
ȕ nonpayment of principal, interest, or any other charge;
ȕ nonperformance of any obligation under the loan, guarantee, or project
agreements;
ȕ nonfulfillment by the borrower, the guarantor, or the EA of certain conditions
necessary for carrying out its project successfully;
ȕ suspension or cessation of membership of the borrower;
ȕ misrepresentations made by the borrower or the guarantor;
ȕ dissolution of the borrower or EA; or
ȕ any other event as specified in the loan agreement.
Accelerating Maturity
3.15 If certain events as indicated in the loan agreement or in the Loan Regulations occur
and continue for the period, ADB may declare as due and payable immediately
the principal of the loan then outstanding, together with all accrued interest and
other charges.
agreed between ADB and the borrower
Retroactive financing applies to eligible expenditures as agreed between ADB and the
borrower. The loan agreement contains a specific provision indicating the amount and
category of expenditures and the date from which the expenditures are considered
eligible. The amount to be retroactively financed does not exceed 20% of the
loan amount.
Reallocating Loan Proceeds
3.10 The proceeds of an ADB loan are used only for the purposes for which the loan was
approved. No disbursements therefore are made directly from the “unallocated”
category of the loan agreement. ADB may agree to a borrower’s request to reallocate
funds from the “unallocated” or other categories to another allowable category for
project purposes. Normally the loan proceeds are reallocated after project progress
has been reviewed with the borrower during a review mission.
Loan Cancellation
3.11 Provisions for loan cancellation, suspension, and acceleration of maturity are
contained in the Loan Regulations (see Section 3.4 for relevant regulations) which
provide that, after consultation with ADB and with the concurrence of the guarantor,
if any, the borrower may, by notice to ADB, cancel any amount of the loan which
has not been withdrawn. The effective cancellation date is when ADB receives the
borrower’s notice of such cancellation.
3.12 Under the Loan Regulations, ADB may also, by notice to the borrower and the
guarantor, if any, cancel
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any unwithdrawn amount of the loan when
ȕ the borrower’s right to make withdrawals from the loan account has been
suspended for a continuous 30 days;
ȕ ADB determines, at any time and after consultation with the borrower, that any
amount of the loan will not be required for purposes of the project;
ȕ ADB determines, with respect to any contract to be financed out of the
proceeds of the loan, that corrupt or fraudulent practices were engaged in by
representatives of the borrower, the guarantor, or any beneficiary of the loan
during the procurement of goods or services, consultants’ selection, or the
execution of the contract without the borrower or guarantor having taken
appropriate action to remedy the situation;
ȕ ADB determines that the procurement of any goods and services to be financed
out of the proceeds of the loan is inconsistent with the procedure set out in the
loan agreement; or
ȕ an amount of the loan remains unwithdrawn from the loan account by loan
closing date.
3.13 Upon giving such notice, ADB cancels any unwithdrawn amount of the loan.
11
The effective date of cancellation is the date of such notice by ADB to the borrower or the date specified in
the notice to the borrower.
borrower. The loan agreement contains a specific provision indicating the amount and
category of expenditures and the date from which the expenditures are considered
eligible. The amount to be retroactively financed does not exceed 20% of the
loan amount.
Reallocating Loan Proceeds
3.10 The proceeds of an ADB loan are used only for the purposes for which the loan was
approved. No disbursements therefore are made directly from the “unallocated”
category of the loan agreement. ADB may agree to a borrower’s request to reallocate
funds from the “unallocated” or other categories to another allowable category for
project purposes. Normally the loan proceeds are reallocated after project progress
has been reviewed with the borrower during a review mission.
Loan Cancellation
3.11 Provisions for loan cancellation, suspension, and acceleration of maturity are
contained in the Loan Regulations (see Section 3.4 for relevant regulations) which
provide that, after consultation with ADB and with the concurrence of the guarantor,
if any, the borrower may, by notice to ADB, cancel any amount of the loan which
has not been withdrawn. The effective cancellation date is when ADB receives the
borrower’s notice of such cancellation.
3.12 Under the Loan Regulations, ADB may also, by notice to the borrower and the
guarantor, if any, cancel
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any unwithdrawn amount of the loan when
ȕ the borrower’s right to make withdrawals from the loan account has been
suspended for a continuous 30 days;
ȕ ADB determines, at any time and after consultation with the borrower, that any
amount of the loan will not be required for purposes of the project;
ȕ ADB determines, with respect to any contract to be financed out of the
proceeds of the loan, that corrupt or fraudulent practices were engaged in by
representatives of the borrower, the guarantor, or any beneficiary of the loan
during the procurement of goods or services, consultants’ selection, or the
execution of the contract without the borrower or guarantor having taken
appropriate action to remedy the situation;
ȕ ADB determines that the procurement of any goods and services to be financed
out of the proceeds of the loan is inconsistent with the procedure set out in the
loan agreement; or
ȕ an amount of the loan remains unwithdrawn from the loan account by loan
closing date.
3.13 Upon giving such notice, ADB cancels any unwithdrawn amount of the loan.
11
The effective date of cancellation is the date of such notice by ADB to the borrower or the date specified in
the notice to the borrower.
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The loan agreementis an agreement between ADB and a borrower and sets out
the loan’s terms and conditions.
ȕ A guarantee agreementis an agreement between ADB and a borrowing member
country as guarantor of the loan when ADB lends directly to a nonmember entity.
ȕ A project agreementis an agreement between ADB and the project executing
agency (EA) or implementing agency of the borrower specifying requirements
related to, among other things, physical implementation of the project,
procurement provisions, and financial aspects, including the maintenance of
project financial statements and audit arrangements.
Loan Milestone Event Dates
3.6 Major loan milestone event dates include the following:
ȕ The approval dateis the date the loan is approved by ADB’s Board of Directors.
This date is also used for determining the loan amortization schedule as shown
in Schedule 2 of the loan agreement. For a loan under a multitranche financing
facility (MFF), the approval date is the date the subproject or loan is approved
by Management.
ȕ The signing dateis the date the loan agreement is signed by the borrower and
ADB. For ordinary capital resources loans, commitment charges will start to
accrue on the 60th day after the loan signing date.
ȕ The effective dateis the date when ADB advised the borrower that all conditions
of effectiveness of the loan agreement have been fulfilled by the borrower and
disbursements may be made from the loan account (Section 4.6).
ȕ The project completion dateis the date on which the project is considered
physically completed. This date precedes the loan closing date (normally
6 months before).
ȕ The loan closing dateis the date ADB may terminate the right of the borrower
to make withdrawals from the loan account. Expenditures incurred after the
loan closing date will not be financed under the loan (see Sections 4.15–4.24 for
matters related to loan closing).
Retroactive Financing
3.7 Retroactive financing is the financing of project expenditures incurred by the borrower
before a loan agreement becomes effective.
10
3.8 ADB may approve retroactive financing, at the borrower’s request, to finance
expenditures incurred prior to loan effective date but generally no earlier than
12 months before signing the loan agreement. A period longer than 12 months may be
allowed if justified in the RRP.
the loan’s terms and conditions.
ȕ A guarantee agreementis an agreement between ADB and a borrowing member
country as guarantor of the loan when ADB lends directly to a nonmember entity.
ȕ A project agreementis an agreement between ADB and the project executing
agency (EA) or implementing agency of the borrower specifying requirements
related to, among other things, physical implementation of the project,
procurement provisions, and financial aspects, including the maintenance of
project financial statements and audit arrangements.
Loan Milestone Event Dates
3.6 Major loan milestone event dates include the following:
ȕ The approval dateis the date the loan is approved by ADB’s Board of Directors.
This date is also used for determining the loan amortization schedule as shown
in Schedule 2 of the loan agreement. For a loan under a multitranche financing
facility (MFF), the approval date is the date the subproject or loan is approved
by Management.
ȕ The signing dateis the date the loan agreement is signed by the borrower and
ADB. For ordinary capital resources loans, commitment charges will start to
accrue on the 60th day after the loan signing date.
ȕ The effective dateis the date when ADB advised the borrower that all conditions
of effectiveness of the loan agreement have been fulfilled by the borrower and
disbursements may be made from the loan account (Section 4.6).
ȕ The project completion dateis the date on which the project is considered
physically completed. This date precedes the loan closing date (normally
6 months before).
ȕ The loan closing dateis the date ADB may terminate the right of the borrower
to make withdrawals from the loan account. Expenditures incurred after the
loan closing date will not be financed under the loan (see Sections 4.15–4.24 for
matters related to loan closing).
Retroactive Financing
3.7 Retroactive financing is the financing of project expenditures incurred by the borrower
before a loan agreement becomes effective.
10
3.8 ADB may approve retroactive financing, at the borrower’s request, to finance
expenditures incurred prior to loan effective date but generally no earlier than
12 months before signing the loan agreement. A period longer than 12 months may be
allowed if justified in the RRP.
Includes Ordinary Operations Loan Regulations, Special Operations Loan Regulations, Special Operations
Includes Ordinary Operations Loan Regulations, Special Operations Loan Regulations, Special Operations
Grant Regulations, and Externally Financed Grant Regulations.
5
ADB in practice applies similar principles to those set out in Articles 13 and 14(ix), (x), and (xi) of the
Charter to grants or loans from external funding sources that are administered by ADB, except when ADB
and the cofinancier agree otherwise.
6
ADB. 2010. Processing Sovereign and Sovereign-Guaranteed Loan Proposals. Operations Manual.OM D11.
Manila.
7
A PAM is prepared for project loans, and a facility administration manual (FAM) is prepared for multitranche
financing facilities (MFFs). The term “PAM” in this handbook also refers to FAMs unless the context
requires otherwise.
8
Except for program loans, policy-based loans, and technical assistance (TA). In the case of a program loan
or a policy-based loan, the development policy letter and policy matrix presented as part of the RRP should
specify required actions in the form of reform implementation, and the PAM would be optional. (ADB. 2010.
Processing Sovereign and Sovereign-Guaranteed Loan Proposals. Operations Manual.OM D11/OP. Manila.)
9
ADB. 2012. Disbursement. Operations Manual. OM J6. Manila.
Grant Regulations, and Externally Financed Grant Regulations.
5
ADB in practice applies similar principles to those set out in Articles 13 and 14(ix), (x), and (xi) of the
Charter to grants or loans from external funding sources that are administered by ADB, except when ADB
and the cofinancier agree otherwise.
6
ADB. 2010. Processing Sovereign and Sovereign-Guaranteed Loan Proposals. Operations Manual.OM D11.
Manila.
7
A PAM is prepared for project loans, and a facility administration manual (FAM) is prepared for multitranche
financing facilities (MFFs). The term “PAM” in this handbook also refers to FAMs unless the context
requires otherwise.
8
Except for program loans, policy-based loans, and technical assistance (TA). In the case of a program loan
or a policy-based loan, the development policy letter and policy matrix presented as part of the RRP should
specify required actions in the form of reform implementation, and the PAM would be optional. (ADB. 2010.
Processing Sovereign and Sovereign-Guaranteed Loan Proposals. Operations Manual.OM D11/OP. Manila.)
9
ADB. 2012. Disbursement. Operations Manual. OM J6. Manila.
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Loan or Grant Regulations
3.4 The regulations4
further set out conditions for the use of loan or grant proceeds
financed by ADB, or proceeds administered by ADB.
5
These documents are expressly
incorporated in the associated loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant
agreement. If any provision of a loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant
agreement is inconsistent with a provision of these regulations, the provision of the
loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant agreement governs.
Loan Documents
3.5 Loan documents
6
include the following documents and agreements:
ȕ Thereport and recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors
(RRP) presents the project proposal for consideration by the ADB Board.
ȕ Theproject administration manual (PAM)
7
includes all the information and
schedules describing project implementation and project readiness filters
covering major preproject implementation actions (e.g., government approvals,
procurement, and resettlement) to ensure a rapid start-up and enable early
disbursement. It is mandatory
8
that the PAM be referenced in the RRP and in
the loan (or facility) agreements, is presented as a stand-alone linked document
to the RRP, and serves as the main document describing implementation details.
The PAM is prepared in the course of loan processing and initially agreed with
the government at the loan fact-finding stage. At loan negotiations, the borrower
and ADB shall review and confirm the PAM agreed during loan fact-finding to
ensure consistency with the loan agreement, and such confirmation shall be
reflected in the minutes of the loan negotiations. The detailed cost estimate by
financier (one schedule included in the PAM) is prepared based on Section J6 of
the ADB Operations Manual (Appendix 3A).
9
Related illustrative tables are also
provided in this handbook (Appendix 3B).
3.4 The regulations4
further set out conditions for the use of loan or grant proceeds
financed by ADB, or proceeds administered by ADB.
5
These documents are expressly
incorporated in the associated loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant
agreement. If any provision of a loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant
agreement is inconsistent with a provision of these regulations, the provision of the
loan agreement, guarantee agreement, or grant agreement governs.
Loan Documents
3.5 Loan documents
6
include the following documents and agreements:
ȕ Thereport and recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors
(RRP) presents the project proposal for consideration by the ADB Board.
ȕ Theproject administration manual (PAM)
7
includes all the information and
schedules describing project implementation and project readiness filters
covering major preproject implementation actions (e.g., government approvals,
procurement, and resettlement) to ensure a rapid start-up and enable early
disbursement. It is mandatory
8
that the PAM be referenced in the RRP and in
the loan (or facility) agreements, is presented as a stand-alone linked document
to the RRP, and serves as the main document describing implementation details.
The PAM is prepared in the course of loan processing and initially agreed with
the government at the loan fact-finding stage. At loan negotiations, the borrower
and ADB shall review and confirm the PAM agreed during loan fact-finding to
ensure consistency with the loan agreement, and such confirmation shall be
reflected in the minutes of the loan negotiations. The detailed cost estimate by
financier (one schedule included in the PAM) is prepared based on Section J6 of
the ADB Operations Manual (Appendix 3A).
9
Related illustrative tables are also
provided in this handbook (Appendix 3B).
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Basic Principles
3.1 The Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank (the ADB Charter)1
states
three main principles of disbursement for development projects:
ȕ The proceeds of any loan, investment, or other financing provided by the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) shall be used only for procurement in member
countries of goods and services produced in member countries unless specifically
permitted by its Board of Directors (Article 14[ix]).
ȕ The borrower shall be permitted by ADB to draw its funds only to meet
expenditures in connection with the project as they are actually incurred
(Article 14[x]).
ȕ Proceeds of any loan made, guaranteed, or participated by ADB are used only
for the purposes for which the loan was granted and with due attention to
considerations of economy and efficiency (Article 14[xi]).
3.2 The borrower2
can withdraw loan funds only for eligible expenditures incurred after
the loan agreement becomes effective, unless retroactive financing is provided in the
loan agreement.
Definitions
3.3 The following terms are defined for the purpose of this handbook:
ȕ closing date The date ADB may terminate the right of the borrower
to make withdrawals from the loan
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account.
ȕ disbursement The withdrawal of proceeds from an ADB-financed
loan account.
ȕ eligible expenditures Project expenditures that can be financed under an
ADB loan.
ȕ expenditures incurred The borrower’s obligation to pay either as a result of
contractual terms or after goods and services have
been provided.
ȕ loan account The account opened or to be opened by ADB on its
books in the name of the borrower, and to which the
amount of the loan has been or will be credited.
1
ADB. 1965. Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank.Manila.
2
“Borrower(s)” in this handbook refers to borrowers, recipients (of grants), and/or their executing agencies
unless the context requires otherwise.
3
The term “loan(s)” as used in this handbook refers to loan(s) and grant(s) for investment projects which are
managed by executing agencies unless the context requires otherwise.
3.1 The Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank (the ADB Charter)1
states
three main principles of disbursement for development projects:
ȕ The proceeds of any loan, investment, or other financing provided by the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) shall be used only for procurement in member
countries of goods and services produced in member countries unless specifically
permitted by its Board of Directors (Article 14[ix]).
ȕ The borrower shall be permitted by ADB to draw its funds only to meet
expenditures in connection with the project as they are actually incurred
(Article 14[x]).
ȕ Proceeds of any loan made, guaranteed, or participated by ADB are used only
for the purposes for which the loan was granted and with due attention to
considerations of economy and efficiency (Article 14[xi]).
3.2 The borrower2
can withdraw loan funds only for eligible expenditures incurred after
the loan agreement becomes effective, unless retroactive financing is provided in the
loan agreement.
Definitions
3.3 The following terms are defined for the purpose of this handbook:
ȕ closing date The date ADB may terminate the right of the borrower
to make withdrawals from the loan
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account.
ȕ disbursement The withdrawal of proceeds from an ADB-financed
loan account.
ȕ eligible expenditures Project expenditures that can be financed under an
ADB loan.
ȕ expenditures incurred The borrower’s obligation to pay either as a result of
contractual terms or after goods and services have
been provided.
ȕ loan account The account opened or to be opened by ADB on its
books in the name of the borrower, and to which the
amount of the loan has been or will be credited.
1
ADB. 1965. Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank.Manila.
2
“Borrower(s)” in this handbook refers to borrowers, recipients (of grants), and/or their executing agencies
unless the context requires otherwise.
3
The term “loan(s)” as used in this handbook refers to loan(s) and grant(s) for investment projects which are
managed by executing agencies unless the context requires otherwise.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Purpose
1.1 This Loan Disbursement Handbookon the disbursement policies and procedures of
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) primarily guide borrowers
1
and their executing
agencies in withdrawing loan
2
proceeds from the loan account.
Scope and Applicability
1.2 The principles and procedures described in this handbook apply equally to ADB’s
loan- and grant-funded investment projects and policy-based loans and grants, in
whole or in part from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, ADB’s special funds resources,
and external funding sources that are administered by ADB. Chapter 13 of the
handbook covers ADB’s private sector (nonsovereign) operations. The handbook does
not apply to disbursements under technical assistance.
1.3 The handbook should be used in conjunction with the loan documents (Section 3.5)
and relevant ADB regulations and guidelines.
1.4 This handbook supersedes all previous handbooks and guidelines on loan disbursement.
Inquiries
1.5 For further information, visit the ADB website (http://www.adb.org), inquire to the
following address, or contact ADB’s resident or regional missions or representative
offices.
Controller
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 632-4444
Telex: 42205 ADB PM (ITT)
Philippines Fax: (632) 636-2586/636-2595
E-mail: lfis@adb.org
SWIFT address: ASDBPHMM
1
“Borrower(s)” in this handbook refers to borrowers, recipients (of grants), and/or their executing agencies,
unless the context requires otherwise.
2
The term “loan(s)” as used in this handbook refers to loan(s) and grant(s) for investment projects which
are managed by executing agencies, unless the context requires otherwise. Disbursement procedures
for policy-based loans and grants are described in Chapter 11. The reference to grant(s) does not include
technical assistance grants.
1.1 This Loan Disbursement Handbookon the disbursement policies and procedures of
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) primarily guide borrowers
1
and their executing
agencies in withdrawing loan
2
proceeds from the loan account.
Scope and Applicability
1.2 The principles and procedures described in this handbook apply equally to ADB’s
loan- and grant-funded investment projects and policy-based loans and grants, in
whole or in part from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, ADB’s special funds resources,
and external funding sources that are administered by ADB. Chapter 13 of the
handbook covers ADB’s private sector (nonsovereign) operations. The handbook does
not apply to disbursements under technical assistance.
1.3 The handbook should be used in conjunction with the loan documents (Section 3.5)
and relevant ADB regulations and guidelines.
1.4 This handbook supersedes all previous handbooks and guidelines on loan disbursement.
Inquiries
1.5 For further information, visit the ADB website (http://www.adb.org), inquire to the
following address, or contact ADB’s resident or regional missions or representative
offices.
Controller
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 632-4444
Telex: 42205 ADB PM (ITT)
Philippines Fax: (632) 636-2586/636-2595
E-mail: lfis@adb.org
SWIFT address: ASDBPHMM
1
“Borrower(s)” in this handbook refers to borrowers, recipients (of grants), and/or their executing agencies,
unless the context requires otherwise.
2
The term “loan(s)” as used in this handbook refers to loan(s) and grant(s) for investment projects which
are managed by executing agencies, unless the context requires otherwise. Disbursement procedures
for policy-based loans and grants are described in Chapter 11. The reference to grant(s) does not include
technical assistance grants.
LEADING NONLIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES
LEADING NONLIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, 2012
Source: Axco InsuranceInformation Services.
LEADING LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, 2008
Gross written premiums
Company USD Mn
Colina Imperial 147.4
Family Guardian 73.3
Atlantic Medical 67.5
British American 19.4
Generali Worldwide 17.5
Capital Life 6.6
Metlife 6.5
Laurentide 5.0
Sirius 2.0
Sagicor 0.8
Source: Axco InsuranceInformation Services.
Gross written
premiums
Company USD Mn
Bahamas First General 103.9
RoyalStar Assurance 64.9
Insurance Company of The
Bahamas
43.3
Summit 35.6
Security and General 25.4
ICWI Bahamas 3.0
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
Bahamas General Insurance Association
Web: www.bahamasinsurance.org
POPULATION, 2011-2014 (1)
Year Population
2011 313,312
2012 316,182
2013 319,031
2014 321,834
(1) Estimated.
Source: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, 2009-2013 (1)
Year GDP
2009 $9.2
2010 9.1
2011 8.9
2012 10.8
2013 11.4
(1) Based on Purchasing Power Parity calculations, which take
into account the relative cost of living and inflation rates of
countries. GDP estimate for July for each year shown.
Source: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
LIFE AND NONLIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, 2013
(U.S. $ millions)
Direct premiums
written
Nonlife premiums (1) $539
Life premiums 154
Total premiums $693
Percent of total world
premiums
0.01%
(1) Includes accident and health insurance.
Source: Swiss Re, sigma, No. 2/2014.
2011 $2,611,718 $1,954,445 $4,566,163
Chapter 1: World Overview
World Overview
WORLD LIFE AND NONLIFE INSURANCE IN 2013
Outside the United States, the insurance industryis divided into life and nonlife, or general insurance, rather than
life/health and property/casualty. World insurance premiums rose 1.4 percent in 2013, adjusted for inflation, following
a 2.5 percent inflation-adjusted increase in 2012, according toSwiss Re’s latest study of world insurance. Nonlife
premiums rose 2.3 percent in 2013, adjusted for inflation, following 2.7 percent growth in 2012. Life insurance
premiums grew by 0.7 percent after inflation in 2013, down from2.3 percent inflation-adjusted growth in 2012.
In 2013 life and nonlife insurance premiums (excluding cross-border business) accounted for 6.3 percent of world
gross domestic product (GDP). Premiums accounted for 17.6 percent of GDP in Taiwan, the highest share in the
Swiss Re study, followed by 15.4 percent in South Africa, 13.2 percent in Hong Kong, 12.6 percent in the Netherlands
and 11.9 percent in South Korea. Premiums represented 7.5 percent of GDP in the United States, the 10th highest
share in the study.
WORLD LIFE AND NONLIFE INSURANCE
PREMIUMS, 2011-2013 (1)
(Direct premiums written, U.S. $ millions)
Year Life Nonlife (2) Total
2011 $2,611,718 $1,954,445 $4,566,163
2012 2,630,274 1,968,677 4,598,951
2013 2,608,091 2,032,850 4,640,941
(1) Before reinsurance transactions.
(2) Includes accident and health insurance.
Source: Swiss Re, sigma, No. 3/2014.
the Insurance Information Institute producesa Fact
In response to the globalization of the insurance business and the need for readily available data
on world insurance, the Insurance Information Institute producesa Fact Book for international
insurance statistics.
We could not have undertaken this project without help from many organizations that collect
international insurance data. We are especially grateful for the generous assistance of Axco
Insurance Information Services (http://www.axcoinfo.com),a London-based insurance
information service, and Swiss Re (http://www.swissre.com), which publishes the international
research journal, sigma. The information included, which covers some 90 countries, comes from
a variety of other sources as well. We have attempted to standardize the information as much as
possible.
We hope you find this Fact Book useful.
Robert P. Hartwig, Ph.D., CPCU
President
Insurance Information Institute
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
212 346-5500
http://www.iii.org
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The first point the owner of the real estate company revealed that if you want to profit from buying and selling adhere to two principles is 1 (host) and 2 (customers) want Buy. CEO explained [to buy when they want to sell] because we can talk to moderate sometimes under his market. We can buy. In particular, they want to buy. For example, we do not want to sell the house smoldering suddenly there was a knock on the door you want to buy this, we can cut and sell [...].
He added that the land market and not want to sell the house, sell out, so if they want to High should sell and buy from those who want to sell at the location where you feel good .
The second point that you buy - is the definitive source of information. For the bank is the best source. [... Cases the bank to borrow money, for example, that the market price (the house), 10 thousand, so the bank can borrow from four to five thousands. So to set the bank wants the money back into banks need the money to pay his way, [client] could be sold at a lower price than the market. Available sources of information that can be bought is good.
Director of the company, which has experience buying and selling land for 10 years, said that the guest house layout banks to borrow money, using a 1 to 5 percent, which does not have the ability to pay, so if Get more information from the banks and by buying from investors who need money may be more profitable.
Another point that can not be overlooked is to monitor the development of the economy and the actual market demand . If the economy stable - there are many activities means that the market demand is increasing. He wanted to emphasize that the purpose of the purchase of land or home is even more important. 'It [the acquisition] depends on the objectives we want to buy a few. Kork three years to five years may Pochentong and 10 years to see the surrounding area belt. So I can say that the main objective is that we want a profit for a few.
For those who do not yet want to buy houses for families living Kim Heang should recommend that buying houses for a living, do not want to buy a profit because he (the buyer) accommodation second and do not need to pay rent. If banks lend separate home until house prices will rise by the market, although not to borrow money to pay the bank remains profitable because it resembles rent rent in the past, and if you wait until saving enough money and then buy land - House also will rise further.
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Cost for $10,000 loan over 5 years?
may be modified to meet the needs and interests of your students.
Criteria for “Choosing A Bank” categories
1. Proximity / Ease of Use / ATMs / Online Banking:
• Have students determine if the locations of branches and ATMs to be considered
are those available in the community, across the state, or across the Southeast
region of the US.
2. Personal Contact available
• Can you contact a representative face-to-face, by telephone, or only
electronically?
3. Types of Accounts offered? Minimum balance?
• Choose the most relevant four types of accounts based on students’ financial
needs.
4. Fee for typical services?
• Have students select at least two servicesall of the institutions have in common
for the purpose of comparison.
5. Savings Account interest rate? Amount earned on $10,000 over 5 years?
• Students should be able to calculate compound interest.
6. Interest rate for auto loan? Cost for $10,000 loan over 5 years?
• Students should be able to calculate compound interest and include any loan
origination fees. Have students decide if the loan should be for a new or used car.
7. Investment Instruments offered
• Include CDs in this category.
For handouts and support information:
Choosing A Checking Account Overview Handout
Electronic Banking Overview Handout
Choosing a Savings Account
Credit Union ... Bank ... What's the Difference?
Step 5:As a homework assignment, each student will write a one-page essay in which he/she
explains which bank will be chosen and why. Students will cite at least 5 reasons from their
activity sheet for their choice. (Rubric attached.)
Step 6: Have students reveal their choices. Summarize some of the advantages and
disadvantages, costs and benefits of the different banks/financial institutions.
Enrichment/Differentiation Ideas:
Invite a guest speaker from a local financial institution to visit and discuss the services it
provides.
Have students schedule and conduct a face-to-face, phone, or email interview of a bank
representative regarding the institution’s services.
Middle and Secondary Division Page 8 of 37
NC Department of Public Instruction
January 2008
Have students design a brochure for an ideal financial institution listing the services offered,
interest rates, fees, etc. If the institutions covered in this activity offer credit cards, compare the
rules, interest rates, and fees with those credit cards students or their families receive in the mail.
What issues or concernsmight students have with these “blind” offers?
Assessment:
Have students compare the financial institutions in this lesson to determine the best services and
rates available. Have students discuss why these services differ and why all of the agreed upon
best rates or featuresare not offered by one financial institution.
Sample Online Resources and Additional Resources for this activity:
BB&T - A traditional bank
State Employees' Credit Union- A credit union
E Bank- An online bank
First Federal Savings and Loan- A savings and loan
Personal Finance Information: For additional resources, lessons, and information, visit the
following sites:
moneyinstructor.com/art/bankaccount.aspThis site has info, forms, lesson plans, etc.
EconEdLink Banks and Credit Unions: MillionaireMinuteThis is a great activity for students.
Simple Interest Student ActivityResource for teaching interest costs.
Bank High SchoolInteractive website for students.
How safe is your money in a bank?
washer, $1; dryer, $1; lunch, $4; bluebird earrings, $4; glow-in-the-dark vampire
Ruby’s wallet, and the students should do the same on their handouts. In addition, they should circle the item purchased. 5. Read the story Bunny Money. Stop after each item is purchased and cross out the dollars spent. Give students time to do the same. (Items purchased: bus fare, $1; cherry vampire teeth, $2; soap, $1; washer, $1; dryer, $1; lunch, $4; bluebird earrings, $4; glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth, $1; $0.25, phone call to grandma.) Stop after the laundromat trip to ask the students to count how many dollars the bunnies have left. ($9) Stop again after the purchase of lunch to ask the students to count how many dollars are left. ($5) Stop a third time after the purchase of the earrings to ask students to count how many dollars are left. ($1) 6. When the story is finished, ask the following questions: • How many dollars had Ruby saved and put in her wallet for the shopping trip? ($15. Students may need to count all the dollars crossed out to get this total.) • What did Ruby plan to purchase for her grandmother? (Ruby planned to purchase a music box with skating ballerinas for her grandmother.) • Why didn’t Ruby buy the music box? (The music box cost $100; Ruby didn’t have enough money.) • How did Max spend some of Ruby’s money? (Max bought cherry and glow-inthe-dark vampire teeth; Max got cherry syrup on his clothes from the vampire teeth, so Ruby spent money at the Laundromat to clean his clothes; Max ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, two coconut cupcakes, and a banana shake for lunch.) • Why was Ruby upset with Max? (The mess Max made with the cherry vampire teeth cost her $3 at the Laundromat, and Max spent her last dollar on glow-inthe-dark vampire teeth.) • How did Ruby and Max get home from the shopping trip? (Ruby used Max’s lucky quarter to call Grandma to pick them up.) • Do you think Max made smart spending decisions? Why or why not? (Answers will vary.) 7. Remind students that Ruby didn’t buy the music box for Grandma because she hadn’t saved enough money. Tell them that it is helpful to have a goal in order to save. Describe a savings goal as something you try to reach or hope to achieve. Savings goals can be for goods you want to buy soon or goods you want to buy later. When you work toward a savings goal, it keeps you from spending your money now, so you will have enough saved to purchase your goal item in the future. 8. Ask students if they think Ruby could save enough money to purchase the music box in a short amount of time (soon) or a longer amount of time (later). (Since the music box costs $100, it would probably take a longer amount of time to save the money.) Lesson Plan Bunny Money ©2012, Federal Reserve Banks of St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Permission is granted to reprint or photocopy this lesson in its entirety for educational purposes, provided the user credits the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources. 4 Explain that there are two types of savings goals: short-term savings goals (for goods you want to buy in the next few months) and long-term savings goals (for goods you want to buy in a year or longer). Tell them that long-term savings goals can be set for many years later, for when they will be a teenager or even a grown-up. 9. Tell students that you need their help in deciding whether certain savings goals would be short-term or long-term goals. Choose two students to wear the name tags from Handout 2: Name Tags, “Susie Short-Term” and “Larry Long-Term.” Both students should stand in front of the room facing the class. Hand each one the appropriate pocket folder or portfolio, labeled either “Short-Term Goals” or “Long-Term Goals.” 10. Explain that you will hand out pictures of goods that students can “save for” to volunteers. Each volunteer will take turns delivering his or her picture to either “Susie Short-Term” or “Larry Long-Term” to put in the proper short-term or long-term goal folder. 11. Hand out pictures from Handout 3: Short- or Long-Term Goals? to volunteers. Ask each volunteer to come to the front of the class and show his or her picture and name or describe the good to the students. Remind the students that goods that are shortterm goals could be saved for in the next few months, while goods that are long-term goals may take a year or longer to reach. As each volunteer shares his or her good, ask students to vote for “Susie” or “Larry.” Direct the volunteer to deliver the picture to the highest vote-getter. (Short-term goals: ball, book, board game. Long-term goals: bike, computer, game system.) Note: If the winner is the wrong choice, stop and explain why to the students and then direct the picture to the correct folder. 12. After this activity is completed, ask the students if any of the short- or long-term goals were goods that they would want. (Answers will vary.) Display Visual 1: What to Save For? and ask students to brainstorm two lists of savings goal items, short-term and long-term, that they might choose to save for. Record their ideas on Visual 1. 13. Distribute a copy of Handout 4: Choosing My Savings Goals to each student. Tell the students to complete the handout by choosing from the list created (Visual 1) one item for their short-term goal and one item for their long-term goal. They should write the names and draw a picture of each goal. Ask the students to share their completed goals with the class. 14. Ask students if they have ever been to a bank or seen a bank. Explain that a bank is a safe place for people to keep their money until they have met their savings goals. Students can start with a piggy bank or jar at home, and later go with a family member to start a savings account at a real bank. These banks not only keep people’s money safe, but also pay them interest. Interest is the money paid to customers for keeping their money at a bank. 15. Distribute a copy of Handout 5: Going to the Bank. Tell students to imagine that they have saved enough money to fill their piggy banks. Ask them to draw a picture of themselves taking their piggy banks to a real bank to start a savings account. At the bottom of the sheet, they should complete the sentence: “When I save money at a bank, the bank pays me_____________. (interest) Closure 16. Review the key concepts of this lesson by asking the following questions: • What are goods? (Goods are objects that satisfy people’s wants.) • What does it mean to spend money? (To spend money means to exchange money for items you want now.) • What does it mean to save money? (To save money means to keep money to spend in the future.) • Name the two types of savings goals. (Short-term and long-term savings goals) • Give an example of a short-term savings goal. (Answers will vary but might include a book, toy, or ticket to a movie.) • Give an example of a long-term savings goal. (Answers will vary but might include a video game, a bicycle, or a ticket to Disney World.) • Why is a bank a good place to save money? (A bank is a safe place to keep money, and it will pay interest on the money you save.) • What is interest? (Interest is the money paid to customers for keeping their money at a bank.) Assessment 17. Distribute a copy of Handout 6: Max’s Savings Plan/Assessment to each student. Tell them they will help write another chapter to Bunny Money. In this new chapter, Max decides to save his money for a glow-in-the-dark necklace to wear with his vampire teeth. The necklace costs $5. Ask them to help Max reach his goal by completing the savings plan.
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