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NFGOVI - Newfunds GOVI Index ETF Portfolio - Summarised audited results for
the year ended 31 March 2012
NEWFUNDS GOVI INDEX ETF PORTFOLIO
Share code: NFGOVI
ISIN: ZAE000161949
("GOVI ETF 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
SUMMARISED AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2012
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2012
2012 2011
R R
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investments: GOVI Portfolio 37 592 572 -
Current assets 767 440 -
Trade and other receivables 480 290 -
Cash and cash equivalents 287 150 -
Total assets 38 360 012 -
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 21 146 -
Net assets attributable to investors 38 338 866 -
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2012
2012 2011
R R
Revenue 1 216 582 -
Interest income 1 216 582 -
Realised gains on financial 36 825 -
instruments designated at fair value
through profit or loss
Unrealised (loss)on financial (424 961) -
instruments designated at fair value
through profit or loss
Other operating expenditure
Management and administration (22 535) -
expenses
Increase in net assets attributable 805 911 -
to investors before tax
Income tax expense - -
Increase in net assets attributable 805 911 -
to investors before distribution
Income distribution - -
Increase in net assets attributable 805 911 -
to investors after distribution
Represented by:
Income attributable to investors 1 194 047 -
Capital gain attributable to (388 136) -
investors
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO INVESTORS FOR THE 3 MONTHS
ENDED 31 MARCH 2012
Capital Income Net assets
attributable attributable attributable
to investors to investors to investors
R R R
Balance at 1 April 2010 - - -
Increase in net assets
attributable to
investors - - -
Balance at 31 March 2011 - - -
New creation of GOVI 37 532 955 - 37 532 955
securities
Increase in net assets (388 136) 1 194 047 805 911
attributable to
investors
Balance at 31 March 2012 37 144 819 1 194 047 38 338 866
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2012
2012 2011
R R
Net cash generated from 287 150 -
operating activities
Cash utilised from (481 679) -
operations
Purchases of equity (1 771 502) -
securities
Proceeds from sale of equity 1 323 749 -
securities
Interest income 1 216 582 -
Net movement in cash and 287 150 -
cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at - -
the beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at 287 150 -
the end of year
NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ALL PORTFOLIOS ("funds") FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2012
1.1 General information
The NewFunds Collective Investment Scheme ETF Portfolios ("the Scheme")
are open-ended investment scheme incorporated under the Collective
Investment Scheme Control Act of South Africa of 2002. The Scheme is
domiciled in the Republic of South Africa and has a March year end.
The Scheme`s objective is to track the SA Government Bond total return
Index. The Index consists of Bonds issued by the South African government
which includes only those issued in which the Department of Finance
obliges the Primary Dealers to make a market, and constituting the GOVI
Index.
GOVI ETF Portfolio was consolidated into Absa Capital. The parent company
of Absa Capital is Absa Bank Limited whose ultimate parent company is
Barclays PLC.
The scheme is mainly managed by Absa Capital, a division of Absa Bank
Limited.
1.2 Accounting policies
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 years presented, unless otherwise
stated.
1.2.1 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, the Trust Deed and the AC 500 series.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of
Directors on 26 June 2012.
1.2.2 Basis of 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.
1.2.3 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.
1.2.4 Use of estimates 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.
1.2.5 Recent accounting developments
New and amended standards adopted by the Scheme
There are no IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are effective for the
first time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 April 2011
that have a material impact on the Scheme.
New standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not effective
for the financial year beginning 1 April 2011 and not early adopted
IFRS 7, `Financial Instruments Disclosures` (amendments) require
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
Scheme`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. The amendments are effective for
annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011 and are required to be
applied retrospectively. The Scheme is yet to perform a detailed
assessment of the amended IFRS 7`s full impact. The Scheme does not
expect any impact. The Scheme intends to adopt the amended IFRS 7 no
later than the accounting period beginning on or after 1 July 2011.
IFRS 7, `Financial Instruments: Disclosures` was amended in December
2011. The disclosures required were amended to include information that
will enable users of the Scheme`s financial statements to evaluate the
effect or potential effect of netting arrangements, including rights of
set-off associated with the Scheme`s recognised financial assets and
recognised financial liabilities, on the Scheme`s financial position.
The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
January 2013 and are required to be applied retrospectively. The Scheme
is yet to perform a detailed assessment of the amended IFRS 7`s full
impact. The Scheme does not expect a significant impact. The Scheme
intends to adopt the amended IFRS 7 no later than the accounting period
beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
IFRS 9, `Financial instruments`, addresses the classification,
measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial
liabilities. IFRS 9 was issued in November 2009 and October 2010. It
replaces the parts of IAS 39 that relate to the classification and
measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 requires financial assets
to be classified into two measurement categories: those measured as at
fair value and those measured at amortised cost. The determination is
made at initial recognition. The classification depends on the Scheme`s
business model for managing its financial instruments and the
contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument. For financial
liabilities, the standard retains most of the IAS 39 requirements. The
main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for
financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to the
Scheme`s own credit risk is recorded in other comprehensive income
rather than the statement of comprehensive income, unless this creates
an accounting mismatch. The Scheme is yet to perform a detailed
assessment of IFRS 9`s full impact. The Scheme does not expect a
significant impact. The Scheme intends to adopt IFRS 9 no later than the
accounting period beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
IFRS 10, Consolidated financial statements` builds on existing
principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining
factor in whether the Scheme should be included within the consolidated
financial statements of the parent company. The standard provides
additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this
is difficult to assess. The Scheme does not expect any impact. The
Scheme intends to adopt IFRS 10 no later than the accounting period
beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
IFRS 12, `Disclosures of interests in other entities` includes the
disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities,
including joint arrangements, associates, special purpose vehicles and
other off balance sheet vehicles. The Scheme is yet to perform a
detailed assessment of IFRS 12`s full impact. The Scheme does not expect
a significant impact. The Scheme intends to adopt IFRS 12 no later than
the accounting period beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
IFRS 13, `Fair value measurement`, aims to improve consistency and
reduce complexity by providing a precise definition of fair value and a
single source of fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for
use across IFRSs. The requirements, which are largely aligned between
IFRSs and US GAAP, do not extend the use of fair value accounting but
provide guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already
required or permitted by other standards within IFRSs or US GAAP. The
Scheme is yet to perform a detailed assessment of IFRS 13`s full impact.
The Scheme does not expect a significant impact. The Scheme intends to
adopt IFRS 13 no later than the accounting period beginning on or after
1 January 2013.
IAS 1 (amendments) Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income
revises the way other comprehensive income is presented by; preserving
the amendments made to IAS 1 in 2007 to require profit or loss and other
comprehensive income to be presented together or a separate `statement
of profit or loss` and a `statement of comprehensive income`; requires
entities to group items presented in other comprehensive income based on
whether they are potentially re-classifiable to profit or loss
subsequently, i.e. those that might be reclassified and those that will
not be reclassified; and requires the tax associated with items
presented before tax to be shown separately for each of the two groups
of other comprehensive income items (without changing the option to
present items of other comprehensive income either before tax or net of
tax). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or
after 1 July 2012 and are required to be applied retrospectively. The
Scheme is yet to perform a detailed assessment of the amended IAS 1`s
full impact. The Scheme does not expect any impact. The Scheme intends
to adopt the amended IAS 1 no later than the accounting period beginning
on or after 1 July 2012.
IAS 32 `Financial Instruments: Presentation` was amended in December
2011. The amendments address inconsistencies in current practice when
applying the offsetting criteria in IAS 32, the amendments clarify:
the meaning of `currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off`;
and
that some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net
settlement.
The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
January 2014 and are required to be applied retrospectively. The Scheme
is yet to perform a detailed assessment of the amended IAS 32`s full
impact. The Scheme does not expect any impact. The Scheme intends to
adopt the amended IAS 32 no later than the accounting period beginning
on or after 1 January 2014.
There are no other IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that have been issued
but are not yet effective that would be applicable at year end,
specifically to the Scheme.
1.2.6 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.
1.2.6.1 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 management. The entity may only designate financial
instruments at fair value through profit and loss when the designation
results in more relevant information, as follows:
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 component of the statement of comprehensive income.
Subsequent to initial recognition, the fair value is remeasured, and
gains and losses from changes therein are recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income.
Interest income from financial assets at fair value through profit or
loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, within
interest. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income
within dividend income when the Scheme`s right to receive payments is
established.
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.
1.2.6.2 Financial instruments at amortised cost.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost
of 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.
1.2.6.2.1 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
impaired loans on the statement of financial position is reduced through the
use of identified or unidentified impairment. 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.
1.2.6.3 Financial liabilities at amortised cost
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.
1.2.6.4 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:
A breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or
principal payments;
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 rate determined 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 cost 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 in the group and historical loss experienced for assets
with credit risk characteristics similar to those in the group. Historical
loss experience is adjusted on the 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.
1.2.6.5 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 when:
The contractual rights to the cash flows arising from the financial assets
have expired or being forfeited by the entity; 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; or
It transfers the financial asset including substantially all the risks and
rewards of ownership of the assets; or
It transfers the financial asset, neither retaining nor transferring
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset, but no
longer retains control of the assets.
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.
1.2.6.6 Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when and only when the liability is
extinguished, that is, when the obligation specified in the contract is
discharged, cancelled or has expired.
Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same
tender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing
liability are substantially modified, 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.
1.2.6.7 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.
1.2.7 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.
1.2.8 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 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.
1.2.9 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.
1.2.10 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.
1.2.11 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 taxed in the investors hands.
1.2.12 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Scheme has a present legal or constructive
obligation as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an
outflow of economic benefits will occur, and where a reliable estimate can be
made of the amount of the obligation. Where the effect of discounting is
material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash
flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
Future operating costs or losses are not provided for.
1.2.13 Operating Segments
The portfolio, 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.
1.2.14 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.
Audit report
KPMG Inc, the NewFunds Collective Investment Scheme`s independent auditor,
has audited the annual financial statements of the NewFunds eRAFITrade Mark
SA Financial 15 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).
29 June 2012
Sponsor
Absa Capital
(the investment banking division of Absa Bank Limited,affiliated with
Barclays)
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