The IASB clarified its requirements for offsetting financial instruments by issuing Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IAS 32). The amendments address inconsistencies in current practice when applying the offsetting criteria in IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation.

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014 and are required to be applied retrospectively.

Please find the press release herewith attached.