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Summarised audited results for the nine months ended 31 December 2012 - NFEMOM
NEWFUNDS EQUITY MOMENTUM ETF PORTFOLIO
SHARE CODE: NFEMOM
ISIN: ZAE000162236
(“NEWFUNDS EQUITY MOMENTUM ETF” or “the ETF”)
A Portfolio in the NewFunds Collective Investment Scheme in Securities registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes
Control Act, 45 of 2002
Preparer / Compiler : The financial statements were independently compiled by Ernst & Young Advisory Services
Proprietary Limited. Director : Cleedon Botha CA(SA)
Supervised by : These financial statements are under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial officer of
Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth ("CIBW"), Rolf Stromsoe CA(SA)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Period ended Period ended
31 December 2012 31 March 2012
R R
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investments: Equity Momentum Portfolio 20,234,187 15,892,166
Current assets
Trade and other receivables - 16,599
Cash and cash equivalents 165,786 73,358
Total assets 20,399,973 15,982,123
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 11,463 15,031
Net assets attributable to investors 20,388,510 15,967,092
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Period ended Period ended
31 December 2012 31 March 2012
R R
Revenue 409,513 132,238
Dividend Income 406,766 131,981
Interest income 2,747 257
Realised gains on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or
loss 1,298,177 5,261
Unrealised (loss)on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or
loss 2,800,182 633,176
Other operating expenditure
Management and administration expenses ( 77 868) ( 20 255)
Increase in net assets attributable to investors before tax 4,430,004 750,420
Income tax expense - -
Increase in net assets attributable to investors before distribution 4,430,004 750,420
Dividend withholding tax portion relating to re-investments (8,586) -
Increase in net assets attributable to investors after distribution 4,421,418 750,420
Represented by:
Income attributable to investors 323,059 111,983
Capital (loss) attributable to investors 4,098,359 638,437
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO INVESTORS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Capital attributable Income attributable to Net assets
to investors investors attributable to
investors
R R R
Balance at 1 April 2011 - - -
New creation of Equity Momentum securities 15,216,672 - 15,216,672
Increase in net assets attributable to investors
638,437 111,983 750,420
Balance at 31 March 2012 15,855,109 111,983 15,967,092
Increase in net assets attributable to investors 4,098,359 323,059 4,421,418
Balance at 31 December 2012 19,953,468 435,042 20,388,510
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Period ended Period ended
31 December 2012 31 March 2012
R R
Net cash generated from operating activities 92,428 73,358
Cash utilised from operations (64,837) (21,823)
Purchases of equity securities (20,534,890) (8,270,312)
Proceeds from sale of equity securities 20,291,228 8,233,255
Dividend income 406,766 131,981
Distribution (8,586) -
Interest income 2,747 257
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents 92,428 73,358
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year 73,358 -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year 165,786 73,358
NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ALL PORTFOLIOS (“funds”) FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Accounting policies
1. Presentation of the financial statements
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to
all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.
1.1 Statement of compliance
The audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Interpretations issued by
the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (IFRIC), and in the manner required by the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act of 2002
and the Trust Deed. The presentation and disclosures of the summarised financial statements are in accordance with IAS34.
1.2 Basis of accounting and measurement
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information. The measurement basis used is the
historical cost basis, except where specifically indicated in the accounting policies.
1.3 Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in South African Rand, which is the Scheme's functional and presentation currency. All financial information is
presented to the nearest Rand.
1.4 Use of estimates, assumptions and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the
application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Management has determined that the underlying assumptions are appropriate and the Scheme's
financial statements therefore present the financial position fairly.
Information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements in applying the accounting policies that have the most significant effect
on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are included in the individual notes to the financial statements.
1.5 Financial instruments
Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured on the basis as set out below. Transaction costs of instruments
carried at fair value through profit and loss are recognised immediately through the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income. For
other categories of financial instruments, transaction costs (which includes incremental costs) and transaction income (i.e. initiation fees) are capitalised to
the initial carrying amount.
Financial instruments are recognised on the date when the entity enters into contractual arrangements with counterparties to purchase or sell the financial
instruments.
The Scheme is required to group instruments into classes that are appropriate to the nature of the information disclosed and take into account the
characteristics of those financial instruments. Classes of financial instruments have been determined by referring to the nature and extent of risks arising
from the financial instruments and how these are managed.
The Scheme generally adopts an approach of not reclassifying financial instruments between different categories subsequent to initial recognition. In
exceptional circumstances, where such reclassifications do occur, the Scheme will apply the requirements of the IAS 39 amendments for reclassifications
together with the IFRS 7 required disclosures.
1.5.1 Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
This category includes investments in portfolios and net assets attributable to investors (redeemable securities).
Financial instruments are classified in this category if they meet one or more of the criteria set out below at initial recognition, and are so designated by
• It eliminates or significantly reduces valuation or recognition inconsistencies that would arise from measuring financial assets or financial
liabilities, or recognising gains or losses on them, on different bases.
• When groups of financial assets, financial liabilities or combinations thereof are managed, and their performance evaluated, on a fair value
basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, and where information about the entity's financial instruments
is reported to management on that basis. The entity has documented risk management and investment strategies designed to manage such
assets at fair value, taking into consideration the relationship of assets to liabilities in a way that mitigates market risks.
• The entity can also designate a financial instrument at fair value through profit or loss if it relates to a contract containing one or more
embedded derivatives that significantly modify the cash flows resulting from that contract.
The fair value designation, once made, is irrevocable. Measurement is initially at fair value, with transaction costs taken directly to the profit and loss
Interest income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, within interest. Dividend
Investment in portfolio
The Scheme comprises of thirteen portfolios.
Creation and redemption
Creation and redemption are recorded on trade date using historic cost being the previous day closing index price.
Net assets attributable to investors (redeemable securities)
All redeemable securities provided by the portfolios provide investors with the right to request redemption for cash or in specie at the value proportionate to
each investor's share. The securities are redeemable at any time at the option of the security holder and are therefore classified as financial liabilities.
1.5.2 Financial instruments at amortised cost.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial instruments and of allocating the interest income or interest expense
over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts throughout the expected life
of the financial instrument, or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount of the financial instrument.
The calculation includes all fees paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and
all other premiums or discounts.
1.5.3 Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables
comprises of trade & other receivables. Trade & other receivables includes interest income receivable and dividend receivable.
After initial measurement, loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less allowance for
impairment. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees and costs that are an integral part of the
effective interest rate. The interest is included in the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income. The carrying amount of loans
considered to be impaired on the statement of financial position is reduced through the use of an appropriate impairment methodology. The carrying amounts
approximates the fair value.
Once a loan has been written down as a result of an impairment loss, interest income is thereafter recognised using the rate of interest used to discount the
future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss.
Cash and cash equivalents
Comprise of cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less measured at amortised cost at reporting date. The carrying
value approximates the fair value.
1.5.4 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost except for liabilities designated at fair value which are held at fair value through profit and loss. Financial
liabilities comprise of trade & other payables.
Trade & other payables comprise of management and trustee fee payables and are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The
carrying value approximates the fair value.
1.5.5 Impairment of financial assets at amortised cost
An impairment assessment of financial assets at amortised cost is performed at each reporting date.
Amortised cost instruments are considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the
estimated future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of an amortised cost investment is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the
estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.
Loans and receivables are stated net of identified and unidentified impairments.
A financial asset or group of financial assets is considered impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events
that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (known as the loss event) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash
flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets and can be reliably measured. In determining whether a loss event has occurred, advances are
subjected to regular evaluations that take cognisance of, inter alia, past experience of the economic climate similar to the current economic climate, overall
customer risk profile and payment record and the realisable value of any collateral.
Objective evidence that a financial asset or group of assets is impaired includes observable data that comes to the attention of the entity and may include the
following loss events:
• Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or borrower.
• A breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments.
• The Company granting to the borrower, for economic or legal reasons relating to the borrower’s financial difficulty, a concession that the lender
would not otherwise consider.
• It becoming probable that the borrower will enter insolvency or other financial reorganisation.
• The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.
Observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a group of financial assets since the initial recognition
of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the group, including:
- adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers in the group; or
- national or local economic conditions that correlate with defaults on the assets in the group.
The entity first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, and individually or
collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the entity determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually
assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively
assesses that group for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognised,
are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
The amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows
(excluding future credit losses) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use
of a provision account and the amount of the impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income. If a
loan receivable or held-to-maturity investment has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest
ate determined u de t e co t act
rate dete ed under the contract.
The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of collateralised financial assets reflects the cash flows that may result from
foreclosure, less costs of obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is probable
For the purposes of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics (i.e. on the basis of
the entity’s grading process that considers asset type, industry, geographical location, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors). These
characteristics are relevant to the estimation of the cash flows for groups of such assets by being indicative of the debtors’ ability to pay all amounts due
according to the contractual terms of the assets being evaluated.
Future cash flows for a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of the contractual cash flows of the
assets basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not
currently exist.
Estimates of changes in future cash flows for groups of assets should reflect and be directionally consistent with changes in related observable data from
period to period (i.e. changes in unemployment rates, property prices, payment status, or other factors indicative of changes in the probability of losses in the
group and their magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the entity to reduce any
differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience.
Loans or other receivables, together with the associated allowance, are written off when there are no realistic prospects of future recovery and all collateral
has been realised or has been transferred to the entity.
Details of the significant estimates and judgements made by the Scheme in relation to identified and unidentified impairment are as follows:
Identified impairment
Impairment allowances are calculated on an individual basis and all relevant considerations that have a bearing on the expected future cash flows of that
instrument being assessed are taken into account, for example, the business prospects for the customer, the fair value of collateral, the Scheme’s position
relative to other claimants, the reliability of customer information and the likely cost and duration of the workout process. Subjective judgements are made in
this process by management.
Furthermore, judgements change with time as new information becomes available or as workout strategies evolve, resulting in revisions to the impairment
allowance as individual decisions are taken case by case.
Once a financial asset or a group of similar financial assets have been written down as a result of an impairment loss, interest income is thereafter
recognised using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss.
Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognised, are not included in a collective
assessment of impairment.
Unidentified impairment
An impairment allowance is recognised when observable data indicates there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a group of
financial assets since the original recognition of those assets, even though the decrease cannot yet be identified for the individual assets in the group. The
purpose of collective assessment of impairment is to test for latent losses on a portfolio of loans that have not been individually evidenced.
In cases where the collective impairment of a portfolio cannot be individually evidenced, the Scheme sets out to prove that a risk condition has taken place
that will result in an impairment of assets (based on historic experience), but the losses will only be identifiable at an individual borrower level at a future date.
The emergence period concept is applied to ensure that only impairments that exist at the reporting date are captured. The emergence period is defined as
the time lapse between the occurrence of a trigger event and the impairment being identified at an individual account level.
The probability of default for each exposure class is based on historical default experience, scaled for the emergence period relevant to the exposure class.
This probability of default is then applied to the total population for which specific impairments have not been recognised.
The resulting figure represents an estimation of the impairment that occurred during the emergence period and therefore has not specifically been identified
by the Scheme at the reporting date.
The impairment allowance also takes into account the expected severity of loss at default, or the loss-given default (LGD), which is the amount outstanding
when default occurs that is not subsequently recovered. Recovery varies by product and depends, for example, on the level of security held in relation to
each loan, and the Scheme’s position relative to other claimants. The LGD estimates are based on historical default experience.
Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions that do not affect the period on which
historical loss experience is based and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not currently exist.
1.5.6 Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised where:
• the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have been discharged, cancelled or have expired; or
• The entity retains the rights to receive cash flows from the asset but has assumed an obligation to pay for them in full without
material delay to a third party under a pass-through arrangement; and
• the entity has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either:
- has transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset; or
- has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
Where the entity has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards
of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognised to the extent of the entity’s continuing involvement in the asset. Continuing
involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the
maximum amount of the consideration that the entity could be required to repay.
Where continuing involvement takes the form of a written and/or purchased option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on the transferred
asset, the extent of the Scheme’s continuing involvement is the amount of the transferred asset that the Scheme may repurchase, except that in the case of
a written put option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on an asset measured at fair value, the extent of the Scheme’s continuing
involvement is limited to the lower of the fair value of the transferred asset and the option exercise price.
1.5.7 Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires. Where an existing financial liability is replaced by
another from the same party on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified (taking into account both
quantitative and qualitative factors), such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability
and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income.
Where the terms of an existing liability are not substantially modified, the liability is not derecognised. Costs incurred on such transactions are treated as an
adjustment to the carrying amount of the liability and are amortised over the remaining term of the modified liability.
1.5.8 Fair value
The listed underlying investments are carried at fair value through profit or loss such as those designated by management under the fair value option.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than
in a forced or liquidation sale.
The method of determining the fair value of financial instruments can be analysed into the following categories:
(a) Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets where the quoted price is readily available and the price represents actual
and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis.
(b) Level 2 - Valuation techniques using market observable inputs. Such techniques may include:
- using recent arm’s length market transactions;
- reference to the current fair value of similar instruments; and
- discounted cash flow analysis, pricing models or other techniques commonly used by market participants.
(c) Level 3 - Valuation techniques, as described in (b) above, for which not all inputs are market observable prices or rates. Such a
financial instrument is initially recognised at the transaction price, which is the best indicator of fair value, although the value
obtained from the relevant valuation model may differ. The difference between the transaction price and the model value,
commonly referred to as ‘day one profit and loss’, is either amortised over the life of the transaction, deferred until the
instrument's fair value can be determined using market observable inputs, or realised through settlement.
The valuation techniques in (b) and (c) use inputs such as interest rate yield curves, equity prices, volatilities of the underlying and correlations between
inputs. The models used in these valuation techniques are calibrated against industry standards, economic models and to observed transaction prices,
where available.
The best evidence of fair value at initial recognition is the transaction price (i.e. the fair value of the consideration given or received), unless the fair value of
that instrument is evidenced by comparison with other observable current market transactions in the same instrument (i.e. without modification or
repackaging) or based on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable markets.
All changes in fair value, other than dividend and interest income, is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as a net gain/(loss) from financial
instruments at fair value through profit or loss.
1.6
1 6 Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when the entity holds a current legally enforceable
right to set off the recognised amounts and intends to either settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
1.7 Revenue
Income comprises of interest income, coupon interest income, dividend income and scrip lending income. It is recognised to the extent that it is probable that
there will be an inflow of economic benefits and the income can be reliably measured.
Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income on a time-proportionate basis using the effective interest method and includes
interest income from debt securities.
Dividends from equity investments are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the shareholders’ rights to receive payment have been
established except, to the extent that dividends clearly reflect a realisation of the underlying investments.
Securities lending fee income are fees earned for the administration of securities lending activities and are accounted for on the accrual basis in the period
in which the service is rendered. Revenue from lending securities is recognised in profit or loss in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at
the reporting date. The stage of completion is assessed by reference to amount of scrip lent out.
1.8 Distributions
In accordance with the Scheme's Trust Deed, the price index portfolios distribute their distributable income and any other amounts determined by the
management scheme to security holders in cash.
As per the Scheme's Trust Deed, the total return index portfolios re-invest the distributions on behalf of investors through the purchase of additional
Constituent Securities in the weightings of the specific index.
1.9 Fair value gains and losses
Realised profits or losses on the disposal of investments are the differences between the fair value of the consideration received less any directly attributable
costs, on the sale of equity investments, and its carrying value at the start of the full reporting period.
Unrealised profits or losses on the revaluation of investments are the movements in the carrying value of investments between the start and end of the
accounting period.
1.10 Taxation
Income is taxed in the hands of the investor if the portfolio distributes within 12 months of having received income, failing which income will be deemed to be
received by and accrued to the portfolio and will be taxed in its hands. Capital gains and losses are ultimately taxed in the investors hands on disposal of their
participatory interest.
1.11 Provisions, contingent liabilities and commitments
Provisions are recognised when the Scheme has a present constructive or legal obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of
resources, embodying economic benefits, will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting
date. The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects the market assessments of the time value of money and the increases specific to the
liability.
Transactions are classified as contingent liabilities where the existence of the Scheme’s possible obligations depends on uncertain future events beyond the
Scheme’s control or when the Scheme has a present obligation that is not probable or which the Scheme is unable to measure reliably.
Items are classified as commitments where the Scheme commits itself to future transactions or if the items will result in the acquisition of assets.
A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the Scheme from a contract is lower than the unavoidable cost
of meeting its obligation under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and
the expected net cost of fulfilling the contract. Before a provision is established, the Scheme recognises any impairment loss on the assets associated with
that contract.
1.12 Operating Segments
The portfolios, eRAFI™ Overall, NewSA, Shariah, eRAFI™ Financial, eRAFI™ Industrial, eRAFI™ Resources, MAPPS™ Growth, MAPPS™ Protect,
Swix40, TRACI 3 Month, Equity Momentum, ILBI, GOVI, trade under the umbrella of the NewFunds Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) as separate
exchange traded funds. Each of the mentioned funds is separately listed and trades on the JSE. Thus each of the separate portfolios fall within the scope of
IFRS 8: Operating Segments.
Comparative segment information has been presented in conformity with the requirements of such standards. The application of the standard only impacts
the presentation and disclosure aspect of the financial statements.
1.13 Scrip lending
Securities lent are retained in the statement of financial position when substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership remain with the Scheme. Securities
will only be repurchased when the lender defaults. This collateral (as a form of guarantee) is only deposited with the lender if required in terms of the Global
Master Securities Lending Arrangement.
2. New standards and interpretations
2.1 Standards and interpretations effective and adopted in the current period
The application of the Scheme's accounting policies are consistent with those adopted in the prior period, except for those standards and amendments listed
below which became effective in the current period, all other standards and amendments which became effective in the current year were assessed to have
no impact on the financial statements.
IFRS 7 Amendments to IFRS 7 – Transfers of financial assets
This amendment is applicable to financial periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011. The amendment requires additional quantitative and qualitative
disclosures in respect of risk exposures arising from transferred financial assets. The amendments include a requirement to disclose by class of asset: the
nature, carrying amount and a description of the risks and rewards of financial assets that have been transferred to another party yet remain on the entity’s
statement of financial position. Disclosures are also required to enable a user to understand the amount of any associated liabilities, and the relationship
between the financial assets and associated liabilities. Comparative disclosures are not required for any period beginning before the effective date.
This amendment did not impact the financial performance or position of the scheme but has resulted in additional disclosures being provided.
2.2 Standards and interpretations not yet effective and not adopted
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued are not yet effective for the current reporting period and have not been
applied in preparing these financial statements, only those standards, amendments and interpretations which were assessed to be applicable to the
Schemes are disclosed below.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9)
This standard was initially published in November 2009 as the first step in replacing IAS 39 and contains new requirements for the classification and
measurement requirements for financial assets. The classification and measurement requirements of financial liabilities were added to IFRS 9 in October
2010. In July 2011, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) communicated in an Exposure Draft its intention to postpone the mandatory
application of IFRS 9 to periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015 with early application still permitted.
In light of the impairment and hedging components of IFRS 9 not being finalised, a tentative decision was reached by the IASB on 7 November 2011 to
change the effective date to periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. The IASB decided not to require the restatement of comparative financial
statements for the initial application of the classification and measurement requirement of IFRS 9, but instead to require modified disclosures on transition
from the classification and measurement requirements of IAS 39 to those of IFRS 9.
This amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Scheme's financial statements.
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
This standard which is applicable to financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013, replaces guidance on fair value measurement in existing IFRS
accounting standards by providing a single source of guidance to prescribe how fair value should be measured. The standard requires (with some
exceptions) entities to classify fair value measurements into a ‘fair value hierarchy’ based on the nature of the inputs. The standard also requires entities to
make various disclosures depending on the nature and level of the fair value measurement.
The impact of this standard is currently being assessed.
IAS 32 (amendments) (2011)
IAS 32 (amendments) (2011) Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, was issued in December 2011 and is effective for periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2014. The offsetting requirements in IAS 32 have been retained, such that a financial asset and a financial liability shall be offset and the net
amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised
amounts, and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The amendment to IAS 32 provides more
application guidance on when the criterion for offsetting would be considered to be met. The amended standard is applicable to financial periods beginning on
or after 1 January 2014. An entity shall apply the amendments retrospectively. Earlier application is permitted. If an entity applies these amendments from an
earlier date, it shall disclose that fact and shall also make the disclosures required by Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
(Amendments to IFRS 7) issued in December 2011.
This amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Scheme's financial statements.
IFRS 7 (amendments) (2011)
IFRS 7 (amendments) (2011) Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, was issued in December 2011 and is effective for periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2013. The amendments require the disclosures to include information that will enable users of an entity’s financial statements to evaluate the
effect or potential effect of netting arrangements, including rights of set-off associated with the entity’s recognised financial assets and recognised financial
liabilities, on the entity’s financial position. These disclosures are intended to facilitate comparison between entities preparing IFRS financial statements and
entities preparing financial statements under US GAAP. An entity shall apply these amendments for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and for
interim periods within these periods. An entity shall provide the disclosures required by these amendments retrospectively.
The adoption of this amendment is not expected to impact on the results of the Scheme, but may result in more disclosure than is currently provided in the
financial statements.
Improvements project May 2012
The following improvements was issued in terms of the improvements project in May 2012. It is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and
it is to be applied retrospectively:
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
The adoption of this amendment is not expected to impact on the results of the Scheme, but may result in more disclosure than is currently provided in the
financial statements.
3 Distributions Period ended Period ended
31 December 2012 31 March 2012
R R
2 cents per security declared 8 March 2012 and paid 26 April 2012 20,000
1 cent per security declared 8 June 2012 and paid 24 July 2012 10,000
4.30 cents per security declared 7 September 2012 and paid 23 October 2012 43,046
73,046
4 Participatory Interests
Net assets due to Equity Momentum investors relate to the Scheme’s obligation to deliver the underlying baskets of shares constituting
1 000 000 (March 2012: 1 000 000) Equity Momentum Index Securities listed on the Exchange traded funds sector of the JSE.
Value at date of
Number of Units creation/ liquidation
Reconciliation of fair value
Opening balance – fair value 1,000,000 15,892,166
Total fair value adjustments - 2,800,182
New issues during the year - -
Redemptions during the year - -
Realised gain - 1,298,177
Rebalancing effect - 243,661
Fair value at 31 December 2012 1,000,000 20,234,187
Opening balance – fair value - -
Total fair value adjustments - 633,176
New issues during the year 1,000,000 15,216,672
Redemptions during the year - -
Realised gain - 5,261
Rebalancing effect - 37,057
Fair value at 31 March 2012 1,000,000 15,892,166
5 Related Party Transactions Period ended Period ended
31 December 2012 31 March 2012
Balances R R
Payable to NewFunds Proprietary Limited (5,570) (14,779)
Payable to Standard Bank (5,893) (252)
Audit report
Ernst & Young, the NewFunds Collective Investment Scheme’s independent auditor, has audited the annual financial statements of
the NewFunds Equity Momentum Index ETF from which the summarised results contained in this announcement have been derived,
and has expressed an unmodified opinion on the annual financial statements. Their audit report is available for inspection at the CIS’s
registered office.
The complete set of financial statements are available on Absa Capital’s website (www.absacapitaletfs.com).
Copies of the full announcement may be requested by emailing etf@absacapital.com
27 June 2013
Sponsor
Absa Bank Limited (acting through its Corporate and Investment Banking division)
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