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Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2018

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

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Contents

About this report

Financial highlights

Ten-year review: Consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income

Ten-year review: Consolidated statement of financial 
position

Consolidated annual financial statements

Responsibility of our directors

Certification from our company secretary

Report from the Group Audit Committee 

Directors’ Report

Independent auditors’ report to the shareholders of 
Nedbank Limited

Audited consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of cashflows

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Section A: Accounting policies

A1

Principal accounting policies

A2 Change in accounting policies: Financial instruments

A3 Correction of prior-period errors and 

reclassifications

A4 Key assumptions concerning the future and key 

sources of estimation

A5 New standards and interpretations not yet 

adopted

Section B: Segmental and performance-related 
information

B1

Segmental reporting

B2 Dividends

B3 Share capital

B4 Holders of additional tier 1 capital instruments

B5 Revenue

B5.1 Net interest income

B5.2 Non-interest revenue

B6 Total operating expenses

B7

Taxation

B7.1 Indirect taxation

B7.2 Direct taxation

B7.3 Deferred taxation

B8 Non-trading and capital items

Section C: Core banking assets

C1

C2

Loans and advances

Impairments charge on financial instruments

C3 Government and other securities

C4 Other short-term securities

C5 Credit analysis of other short-term securities, and 

government and other securities

C6 Cash and cash equivalents

C7 Derivative financial instruments

Section D: Core banking liabilities

D1 Amounts owed to depositors

D2 Long-term debt instruments

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D3 Contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities

Section E: Investments

E1

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E3

Investment securities

Investments in associate companies

Investments in subsidiary companies and related 
disclosure

E4

Interests in structured consolidated entities

E5 Securitisations

E6 Related parties

Section F: Generic assets

F1

F2

Property and equipment

Intangible assets

Section G: Other assets

G1

Long-term employee benefits

G2 Non-current assets held for sale

G3 Other assets

Section H: Financial instruments

H1 Consolidated statement of financial position – 

categories of financial instruments

H2 Fair-value measurement – financial instruments

H3 Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value for 

which fair value is disclosed

H4 Financial instruments designated as fair value 

through profit or loss

H5 Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities

H6 Collateral

Section I: Share-based payments

I1

I2

Description of arrangements

Effect on profit and financial position

I3 Movements in number of instruments

I4

Instruments outstanding at the end of the year 
by exercise price

I5

Instruments granted during the year

Section J: Other liabilities

J1

Provisions and other liabilities

J2 Contingent liabilities and undrawn facilities

J3 Commitments

Section K: Risk and balance sheet management

K1

Financial risk management

K2 Capital management

K3

K4

Liquidity gap

Interest rate risk in the banking book

K5 Historical value at risk (99%, one-day) by risk type

Section L: Cashflow information

L

Cashflow information

Section M: Additional information

M1 Foreign currency conversion

M2 Events after the reporting period

M3 Directors’ emoluments

M4 Preference shareholder analysis

Compliance with IFRS – financial statement notes

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2018 highlights

Headline earnings of R10 884m ▼ 3,8% 
(R11 311m in 2017)

NIR/expenses ratio 75,6% 
(76,0% in 2017)

Return on equity 16,6% 
(17,8% in 2017)

Common-equity tier 1 ratio 11,6% 
(12,6% in 2017)

Credit loss ratio 54 bps 
(47 bps in 2017)

Return on assets 1,19% 
(1,21% in 2017)

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About this report

   Our consolidated annual financial statements provide a detailed 
analysis of our statutory accounting records. These financial 
statements are independently audited as indicated in the 
independent auditors’ report and provide indepth disclosure and 
transparency on the financial performance of the group.

The notes to the consolidated annual financial statements are 
classified in the following sections:

Section A: Accounting policies
This section briefly outlines the basis of preparation and key 
accounting policy elections applied in the preparation of the 
group’s consolidated annual financial statements.

Section B: Segmental and performance-related 
information
Refer to this section for information on the group’s financial 
performance. This section contains the group’s operational 
segmental report and performance-related notes that provide 
an analysis of the group’s consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income.

Section C: Core banking assets
This section provides information about the group’s core 
banking assets, including loans and advances, and an analysis of 
the related impairments charge. Information is also provided on 
the group’s investments in government and other securities, and 
other short-term securities. The group’s cash and cash 
equivalents and derivative financial instruments are also 
analysed in this section.

Section D: Core banking liabilities
Information about the group’s core banking liabilities, including 
long-term debt instruments, can be found in this section. 
A contractual maturity analysis of financial liabilities is also 
provided.

Section E: Investments
This section provides an analysis of the group’s investments in 
investment securities, associate companies and subsidiaries. 
Related information, such as related-party disclosure, 
information on structured entities and securitisation vehicles 
can also be found here.

Section F: Generic assets
This section provides an analysis of non-core assets such as 
property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets.

Section G: Other assets
Refer to this section for disclosure on the group’s long-term 
employee benefits, non-current assets and liabilities held for 
sale and other assets.

Section H: Financial instruments
Additional disclosure on the group’s financial instruments can 
be found in this section. Refer to this section for the 
categorisation of financial assets and liabilities, the fair-value 
hierarchy and other fair-value-related disclosures. The group’s 
disclosure on collateral and offsetting of financial assets and 
liabilities can also be found in this section.

Section I: Share-based payments
This section details the group’s share-based payments schemes 
and their effect on the group’s financial position.

Section J: Other liabilities
This section provides an analysis of the group’s non-core 
liabilities, including provisions and other liabilities, contingent 
liabilities, undrawn facilities and commitments.

Section K: Risk and balance sheet management
Refer to this section for the group’s liquidity gap disclosure and 
details on the historical value at risk and interest rate risk in the 
banking book.

Section L: Cashflow information
This section contains notes to the group’s statement of 
cashflows.

Section M: Additional information
This section contains additional disclosure that may be relevant 
to understanding the group’s consolidated annual financial 
statements, such as a foreign currency conversion guide and 
information on events after the reporting period and directors’ 
emoluments.

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Financial highlights
for the year ended 31 December

Rm

Headline earnings reconciliation
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent
Non-trading and capital items

Non-trading and capital items
Taxation on non-trading and capital earnings items

Headline earnings

Key ratios
Net interest income to average interest-earning banking assets
Credit loss ratio – banking advances
Non-interest revenue to total income
Efficiency ratio
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity 
Average interest-earning banking assets
Total assets
Return on total assets 
Total risk-weighted assets
Bank capital adequacy ratios (including unappropriated profits): 
– Common equity tier 1
– Tier 1
– Total

Share statistics
Number of shares in issue:
– Ordinary shares
– Preference shares
Headline earnings per ordinary share
Dividends per preference share:
– Declared per share

Interim
Final

– Paid per share
Preference share traded price:
– Closing
– High
– Low
Number of preference shares traded

2018

2017

10 765 
 (119)

 (164)
 45 

11 160 
 (151)

 (210)
 59 

10 884 

11 311 

 3,57 
 0,54 
 44,6 
 58,9 
68 846 
 16,6 
727 347 
971 623 
 1,19 
471 132 

 11,6 
 12,7 
 15,7 

 3,57 
 0,47 
 44,1 
 58,1 
67 425 
 17,8 
706 613 
910 068 
 1,21 
431 207 

 12,6 
 13,8 
 16,7 

 27,9 
 358,3 
39 044 

 27,9 
 358,3 
40 575 

 84,05248 

 86,56389 

 41,82076 
 42,23172 

 43,39039 
 43,17350 

 84,99426 

 87,37944 

 875 
 915 
 810 
 48,6 

 840 
 955 
 820 
 50,0 

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Rm

Rm
Rm

Rm

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%
%
%
Rm
%
Rm
Rm
%
Rm

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%
%

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cents

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cents
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Ten-year review

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Rm

Interest and similar income
Interest expense and similar charges

Net interest income
Impairments charge on financial instruments

Income from lending activities
Non-interest revenue

Operating income
Total operating expenses
Indirect taxation

Profit from operations before non-trading and capital items
Non-trading and capital items

Profit from operations 
Share of (losses)/profits of associate companies

Profit before direct taxation
Direct taxation 

Profit for the year

Profit attributable to:
 – Ordinary and preference shareholders
 – Non-controlling interest – ordinary shareholders 
 – Non-controlling interest – preference shareholders

Profit for the year

Headline earnings

2018

 72 739 
 46 774 

 25 965 
 3 547 

 22 418 
 20 884 

 43 302 
 27 616 
 804 

 14 882 
 (164)

 14 718 
 (83)

 14 635 
 3 854 

 10 781 

 10 765 
 16 

 10 781 

 10 884 

2017

 71 311 
 46 111 

 25 200 
 3 030 

 22 170 
 19 907 

 42 077 
 26 192 
 858 

 15 027 
 (210)

 14 817 
 (96)

 14 721 
 3 563 

 11 158 

 11 160 
 (2)

 11 158 

 11 311 

2016

 69 862 
 45 344 

 24 518 
 4 254 

 20 264 
 19 361 

 39 625 
 25 283 
 810 

 13 532 
 (289)

 13 243 
 (20)

 13 223 
 3 286 

 9 937 

 9 896 
 41 

 9 937 

 10 143 

2015

 55 128 
 32 724 

 22 404 
 4 608 

 17 796 
 17 514 

 35 310 
 23 459 
 668 

 11 183 
 (144)

 11 039 
 (1)

 11 038 
 2 828 

 8 210 

 8 163 
 47 

 8 210 

 8 275 

The group adopted IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018 and prepared the information for the year ended 31 December 2018 in accordance with 
IFRS 9. Information for 2009 to 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 39 and has not been restated. On 1 January 2013 the 
group adopted IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 and restated 2012 information. The information for 2012 to 2018 was prepared in 
accordance with IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12. Information for 2009 to 2011 was not restated for the adoption of these three 
standards.

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2014

 50 075 
 28 322 

 21 753 
 4 478 

 17 275 
 16 196 

 33 471 
 22 031 
 522 

 10 918 
 (96)

 10 822 
 12 

 10 834 
 2 786 

 8 048 

 7 998 
 50 

 8 048 

 8 077 

2013

 44 107 
 23 873 

 20 234 
 5 529 

 14 705 
 15 466 

 30 171 
 20 199 
 480 

 9 492 
 (55)

 9 437 
 28 

 9 465 
 2 297 

 7 168 

 7 152 
 16 

 7 168 

 7 189 

2012

 42 900 
 24 102 

 18 798 
 5 239 

 13 559 
 14 151 

 27 710 
 18 601 
 460 

 8 649 
 (49)

 8 600 

 8 600 
 2 159 

 6 441 

 6 410 
 31 

 6 441 

 6 460 

2011

 41 417 
 24 119 

 17 298 
 5 321 

 11 977 
 12 555 

 24 532 
 16 955 
 413 

 7 164 
 (48)

 7 116 

 7 116 
 1 610 

 5 506 

 5 483 
 23 

 5 506 

 5 531 

2010

 43 421 
 27 556 

 15 865 
 6 360 

 9 505 
 10 741 

 20 246 
 14 983 
 387 

 4 876 
 (103)

 4 773 

 4 773 
 983 

 3 790 

 3 737 
 53 

 3 790 

 3 838 

2009

 49 332
 33 795

 15 537
 6 659

 8 878
 10 338

 19 216
 13 792
 402

 5 022
 (32)

 4 990
 (1)

 4 989
 960

 4 029

 3 790
 224
 15

 4 029

 3 823

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Ten-year review

Consolidated statement of financial position

Rm

2018

2017

2016

2015

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investment securities
Non-current assets held for sale
Investments in associate companies
Deferred taxation assets 
Investment property
Property and equipment
Long-term employee benefit assets 
Mandatory reserve deposits with central banks
Intangible assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary share premium
Reserves 

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Preference share capital and premium
Additional tier 1 capital instruments
Non-controlling interest attributable to:
– ordinary shareholders
– preference shareholders

Total equity 
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors
Provisions and other liabilities
Other liabilities held for sale
Current taxation liabilities
Deferred taxation liabilities 
Long-term employee benefit liabilities 
Long-term debt instruments

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

 7 931 
 57 844 
 22 412 
 96 123 
 725 792 
 12 040 
 105 
 6 787 
 305 
 786 
 40 

 8 367 
 4 764 
 19 789 
 8 538 

 8 823 
 73 472 
 30 698 
 48 749 
 695 744 
 7 332 
 75 
 5 303 
 388 
 224 
 37 

 7 976 
 5 761 
 18 145 
 7 341 

 20 241 
 68 218 
 18 044 
 50 687 
 691 925 
 8 164 
 440 
 4 258 
 287 
 225 
 266 

 8 197 
 5 042 
 18 139 
 5 928 

 18 151 
 60 078 
 30 948 
 42 733 
 666 807 
 3 925 
 904 
 1 648 
 2 
 1 400 
 67 

 8 114 
 4 885 
 16 190 
 4 881 

 971 623 

 910 068 

 900 061 

 860 733 

 28 
 19 182 
 49 636 

 68 846 
 3 561 
 3 416 

 23 
 561 

 76 407 
 19 761 
 806 487 
 10 414 

 272 
 224 
 2 648 
 55 410 

 895 216 

 971 623 

 28 
 19 182 
 48 215 

 67 425 
 3 561 
 2 600 

 7 
 561 

 74 154 
 23 561 
 742 859 
 14 047 

 191 
 351 
 3 423 
 51 482 

 835 914 

 910 068 

 28 
 19 182 
 42 698 

 61 908 
 3 561 
 2 000 

 28 
 18 532 
 37 610 

 56 170 
 3 561 

 253 

 223 

 67 722 
 13 469 
 750 319 
 12 717 

 53 
 391 
 3 328 
 52 062 

 832 339 

 900 061 

 59 954 
 33 996 
 708 036 
 9 911 

 87 
 763 
 3 009 
 44 977 

 800 779 

 860 733 

The group adopted IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018 and prepared the information for the year ended 31 December 2018 in accordance with 
IFRS 9. Information for 2009 to 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 39 and has not been restated. On 1 January 2013 the 
group adopted IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 and restated 2012 information. The information for 2012 to 2018 was prepared in 
accordance with IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12. Information for 2009 to 2011 was not restated for the adoption of these 
three standards.

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2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

 10 757 
 56 322 
 15 644 
 26 828 
 603 329 
 5 393 
 236 
 2 369 
 16 
 1 158 
 165 

 7 459 
 4 409 
 14 843 
 4 516 

 753 444 

 27 
 17 422 
 34 787 

 52 236 
 3 561 

 17 467 
 35 004 
 13 811 
 31 279 
 566 047 
 4 204 
 340 
 2 932 
 12 
 1 098 
 69 
 87 
 6 571 
 2 847 
 13 199 
 4 188 

 699 155 

 27 
 17 422 
 30 524 

 47 973 
 3 561 

 12 587 
 37 575 
 14 660 
 26 194 
 520 116 
 4 528 
 241 
 2 832 
 508 
 1 029 
 362 
 84 
 6 171 
 1 992 
 12 641 
 3 830 

 11 514 
 31 715 
 14 314 
 29 991 
 493 107 
 3 989 
 629 
 3 549 
 8 
 565 
 66 
 488 
 6 082 
 2 027 
 11 862 
 3 634 

 7 469 
 21 955 
 14 077 
 31 667 
 471 447 
 3 613 
 440 
 2 999 
 5 
 933 
 48 
 82 
 5 394 
 1 965 
 11 068 
 3 328 

 6 823 
 14 408 
 12 871 
 35 754 
 446 428 
 3 917 
 580 
 3 012 
 12 
 922 
 36 
 102 
 4 754 
 1 783 
 10 437 
 3 151 

 645 350 

 613 540 

 576 490 

 544 990 

 27 
 17 422 
 26 140 

 43 589 
 3 561 

 27 
 14 422 
 24 856 

 39 305 
 3 561 

 27 
 14 422 
 20 281 

 34 730 
 3 560 

 183 

 141 

 136 

 121 

 110 

 55 980 
 15 479 
 634 623 
 8 404 

 35 
 287 
 3 002 
 35 634 

 697 464 

 753 444 

 51 675 
 16 588 
 585 497 
 10 016 

 13 
 297 
 1 804 
 33 265 

 647 480 

 699 155 

 47 286 
 13 475 
 542 671 
 9 273 
 36 
 67 
 367 
 1 880 
 30 295 

 598 064 

 645 350 

 42 987 
 13 791 
 516 540 
 8 286 

 27 
 997 
 1 473 
 29 439 

 570 553 

 613 540 

 38 400 
 11 930 
 491 038 
 6 179 

 76 
 1 358 
 1 408 
 26 101 

 538 090 

 576 490 

 27 
 14 422 
 18 174 

 32 623 
 3 483 

 1 796 
 91 

 37 993 
 10 799 
 467 924 
 5 218 

 162 
 1 514 
 1 298 
 20 082 

 506 997 

 544 990 

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CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Responsibility of our directors  

Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/000009/06.

Prepared under the supervision of the Nedbank Group CFO, Raisibe Morathi CA(SA).

Audited in terms of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (as amended).

The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements of Nedbank Limited 
(comprising the statement of financial position at 31 December 2018, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of 
changes in equity and statement of cashflows for the year then ended) and the notes to the financial statements (including a 
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes) in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and International Financial Reporting Standards 
Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Financial Reporting Guides as 
issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, 
the requirements of the Companies Act, and the JSE Listings Requirements. In addition, the directors are responsible for the 
preparation of the Directors’ Report.

The directors are also responsible for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of 
financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and for maintaining adequate 
accounting records and an effective system of risk management as well as the preparation of the supplementary schedules included 
in these financial statements.

The directors have made an assessment of the ability of the company and its subsidiaries to continue as going concerns and there is 
no reason to believe that the business will not be a going concern in the year ahead.

The independent auditors are responsible for reporting on whether the consolidated financial statements are fairly presented in 
accordance with IFRS.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated annual financial statements of Nedbank Limited, as identified in the first paragraph, were approved by the Nedbank 
Limited Board of Directors on 4 March 2019 and are signed on its behalf by:

V Naidoo 
Chairman 

Sandown

4 March 2019

MWT Brown
Chief Executive

Certification from our company secretary
In terms of section 88(2)(e) of the Companies Act, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, Nedbank Limited has filed 
with the Commissioner all such returns and notices as are required by the Companies Act, and that all such returns and notices are 
true, correct and up to date.

J Katzin
Company Secretary

Sandown

4 March 2019

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Report from the Group Audit Committee

The Nedbank Group Audit Committee (‘GAC’) is pleased to present its report for the 2018 financial year. 
This report has been prepared based on the requirements of the South African Companies Act, 71 of 2008, 
as amended (‘Companies Act’), the King Code of Governance for South Africa (‘King IV’), the JSE Listings 
Requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements. The committee carried out its responsibilities, 
including those relating to the audit and financial reporting obligations of the group, as set out in its board-
approved charter.

GAC’s main objective is to assist the board in fulfilling its 
oversight responsibilities, and in the evaluation of the adequacy 
and efficiency of accounting policies, internal controls and 
financial and corporate reporting processes. In addition, GAC 
assesses the effectiveness of the internal auditors, the 
independence and effectiveness of the external auditors, and 
considers and recommends the appointment of the external 
auditors.

The report aims to provide details on how GAC satisfied its 
various statutory obligations during the period, as well as on 
some of the significant matters that arose and how GAC 
addressed those to assist in ensuring the integrity of Nedbank’s 
financial reporting.

Composition and governance
Members of the committee satisfy the requirements to serve as 
members of an audit committee, as provided in section 94 of the 
Companies Act, and have adequate knowledge and experience 
to carry out their duties. All members are independent non-
executives. The composition of the committee and the 
attendance of meetings by its members for the 2018 financial 
year are set out below:

Members

S Subramoney (Chairman)
EM Kruger
HR Brody
NP Dongwana
NP Mnxasana
PM Makwana

*   Apologies received.

Attendance

Formal

Ad hoc

6/6
4/5*
6/6
5/6*
0/1*
1/1

5/5
3/3
4/5*
2/5*
1/1
1/1

Errol Kruger was appointed as a member during the year, while 
Nomavuso Mnxasana’s membership ended following her 
retirement from the Nedbank Group board. Mpho Makwana 
remains a boardmember, but has by rotation retired as a 
member of GAC.

All members of GAC are independent non-executive 
boardmembers meeting all King IV diversity requirements.

The Chief Executive (CE), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the 
Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), 
the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA), the Group Chief Compliance 
Officer and representatives of the external auditors are invited 
to attend all GAC meetings. Other members of management 
are invited to attend certain meetings to provide the committee 
with greater insight into specific issues or areas of the group.

The GAC Chairman has regular contact with the management 
team to discuss relevant matters directly. The CIA and the 
external auditors have direct access to the committee, including 
closed sessions without management held during the year, on 
any matter that they regard as relevant to the fulfilment of the 
committee’s responsibilities. The GAC Chairman meets with the 
CIA and external auditors separately between GAC meetings. 
In addition, the GAC meeting agenda allows for a meeting solely 
with the members of the GAC.

Six formal GAC meetings [including the South African Reserve 
Bank (SARB) trilateral meeting] were held in respect of the 2018 
financial year, aligned with the key reporting and regulatory 
timelines, and at least four additional ad hoc meetings were 
held as part of the vigorous tender process that was followed 
for the selection of Ernst & Young (EY) as the new external 
auditors. The ad hoc meetings were also used to further discuss, 
monitor and address the impact of allegations of misconduct 
against the current external auditors on Nedbank. A further ad 
hoc meeting was held to review financial submissions (at time of 
managed separation) to the former holding company. 

The key focus areas for the six formal meetings were:

9 May 2018

20 June 2018

Review and approval of Nedbank Limited’s audit report on Banks Act returns and discussion of the 2018 
external audit strategy presentation and report from GIA.

Annual trilateral meeting with representatives of the Bank Supervision Department of the SARB for discussion 
of, among other things, key external audit findings, internal-audit matters and reporting responsibilities in 
terms of the regulations.

25 July 2018

Review of the interim results for the six months to 30 June 2018 as well as the press and SENS 
announcements.

23 October 2018

Review of the third-quarter performance, external-audit strategy and GIA Q3 plan for 2019. In terms of 
Nedbank’s MAFR plan, recommendation of the appointment of EY together with Deloitte & Touche, as joint 
external auditors for December 2019.

17 January 2019

Review of unaudited preliminary results and key financial and accounting judgements.

27 February 2019

Discussion and review of year-end reports from GIA and the external auditors, feedback from subsidiary audit 
committees, the Group Credit Committee (GCC), Group Risk and Capital Management Committee (GRCMC), 
Group Information Technology Committee (GITCO) and other relevant committees.

Review and approval of annual financial statements and related SENS and results announcements.

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Report from the Group Audit Committee continued

The GAC Chairman reports to the board on committee 
activities and the matters discussed at each meeting, 
highlighting any key items that the committee believes require 
action and providing recommendations for its resolution.

The performance of GAC is reviewed annually as part of the 
effectiveness review of the board and all its committees. The 
latest review concluded that GAC continued to operate 
effectively and successfully discharged its responsibilities 
and duties.

External auditor independence matters
The 2018 financial year was a significant year in terms of 
external auditor independence matters and the oversight of 
the external audit process.

In April 2018 GAC was informed of the suspension and 
subsequent resignation of the KPMG lead partner. KPMG 
undertook a full assurance review on audits signed off by the 
lead partner in 2016 and 2017, and reported to GAC that it was 
satisfied that the quality of the Nedbank audit 
remained robust.

As reported previously, GAC has a well-established policy on 
auditor independence and audit effectiveness. The reputational 
risk issues in the audit industry and the continued focus on 
independence resulted in a further ad hoc meeting in August, 
where KPMG and Deloitte presented on their governance 
processes and controls with regard to auditor independence and 
audit quality. GIA also presented on its oversight role to assist 
GAC in assessing auditor effectiveness and audit quality, which 
indicated that, overall, the stakeholders were satisfied with the 
effectiveness of the external auditors despite the ongoing 
reputational and other issues affecting both KPMG and 
Deloitte, as well as the audit profession.

The SARB topic for presentation and discussion at the SARB/
board meeting was ‘Auditor independence and audit quality 
measures’. A thorough review of existing processes and 
procedures was performed, and some of the enhancements 
made to strengthen the processes to assess auditor 
independence were the following:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Prohibiting (from 1 January 2019) the provision of non-audit 
services by the joint auditors, except where those services are 
related to their role as external auditors, for example the 
provision of limited assurance regarding Nedbank’s key 
performance indicators included in the Nedbank Group 
Integrated Report.

Reducing the maximum threshold of all non-audit services 
permissible to 25% of the statutory audit fee, from the 
previous 50% limit.

Prohibiting audit service providers from performing services, 
as detailed in section 90 of the Companies Act.

Including independence probity checks of banking 
relationships with Nedbank in the firms’ independence 
processes.

Implementing formal engagements between the GAC 
Chairman and the engagement quality reviewers of the firms.

External auditor tender
In June 2017 the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors 
published a rule prescribing that auditors of public-interest 
entities in SA must comply with mandatory audit firm rotation 
(‘MAFR’), which means that, with effect from 1 April 2023, audit 
firms may not serve as the appointed auditor of a public-
interest entity for more than 10 consecutive years.

During 2018, GAC formally implemented the applicable MAFR 
requirements, including that Nedbank has to have joint auditors 
under the Banks Act and SARB regulations. GAC is responsible 
for appointing the external auditors and making the final 
recommendation to the shareholders at the annual general 

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meeting (AGM). The GAC notified the board of directors of its 
process and outcome. Several ad hoc committee meetings were 
held to oversee the comprehensive process. GAC, based on the 
tender process, will make a recommendation to shareholders at 
the May 2019 AGM. GAC will continue to monitor the MAFR 
requirements as Deloitte also has to retire by rotation from the 
Nedbank audit no later than 2023 after having served as the 
external auditors for 45 years.

GAC nominated Deloitte & Touche and EY as the external 
auditors for Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited, with 
Mr Lito Nunes remaining as the designated registered audit 
partner for Deloitte and Mr Farouk Mohideen being the newly 
appointed designated registered audit partner for EY. The 
appointment is effective after the AGM. The appointment of EY 
was approved by the Prudential Authority. This appointment is 
subject to shareholders approval. KPMG will retire by rotation 
on conclusion of its external audit responsibilities for the year 
ending 31 December 2018 after serving as Nedbank’s external 
auditors for 45 years. This is expected to be at the conclusion of 
the AGM.

Other external auditor matters
GAC is responsible for the appointment, compensation and 
oversight of the external auditors for the group, namely 
Deloitte & Touche and KPMG in 2018.

During the period GAC:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

considered and recommended to shareholders the 
appointment of Deloitte & Touche and KPMG, and the 
approval of their audit fees for the year under review;

considered and recommended to shareholders the 
appointment of EY and Deloitte & Touche for 2019;

continued to monitor allegations of misconduct against the 
external auditors and received positive declarations from the 
firms and noted that the independent inquiries have not been 
concluded or that the findings have not been communicated;

approved the external auditors’ 2018 annual plan and related 
scope of work, confirming suitable reliance on GIA and the 
appropriateness of key audit risks identified;

 (cid:122) monitored the effectiveness of the external auditors in terms 

of their audit quality, expertise and independence, as well as 
the content and execution of the audit plan, with the annual 
review of the quality of the audit and the performance of the 
joint external auditors having been undertaken by means of 
questionnaires completed by key finance staff, GIA members 
and members of GAC;

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

ensured that the 2018 and 2019 appointment and the 
independence of the external auditors were in compliance 
with the Companies Act and all other regulatory and legal 
requirements, which included receiving from the external 
auditors all decision letters and explanations issued by the 
Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors or any other 
regulator, and any summaries relating to monitoring 
procedures or deficiencies (if applicable) issued by the 
external auditors to confirm the suitability for appointment 
of the external auditors and designated individual partners;

confirmed that no reportable irregularities were identified 
and reported by the external auditors in terms of the Auditing 
Profession Act, 26 of 2005;

considered reports from subsidiary audit committees and 
from management on the activities of subsidiary entities and 
formally engaged with the chairpersons of subsidiary audit 
committees; and

reviewed the findings and recommendation of the external 
auditors and confirmed that there were no unresolved 
matters.

Internal Audit
Internal Audit performs an independent assurance function and 
forms part of the third line of defence. The CIA has a functional 
reporting line to the GAC Chairman and an administrative 
reporting line to the CRO. GIA provides independent, objective 
assurance to the board of directors of Nedbank Group Limited 
and Nedbank Limited through the authority of GAC that the 
governance processes, including professional ethics, 
management of risk and systems of internal control, are 
adequate and effective to mitigate, in line with GIA’s 
methodology, the significant control risks, both current and 
emerging, that threaten the achievement of the group’s 
objectives. The refresh of GIA is now well advanced with the 
new CIA having occupied the position since June 2017. The focus 
of the GIA refresh was to build an appropriate mix of core 
internal-audit expertise, technical expertise, business acumen 
and position parity; to align its mandate; and to meet 
expectations of its stakeholders, including regulators. A new 
GIA executive layer was appointed in 2018, and the rollout of a 
new GIA Rest of Africa (RoA) operating model embedded. 
A number of culture shifts were made thus far, including a 
greater strategic emphasis on the GIA plan.

GAC reviewed and approved the annual internal-audit charter, 
and evaluated the independence, effectiveness and 
performance of GIA in compliance with its charter as follows:

 (cid:122)

Received reports from the CIA, assessed the effectiveness of 
the group internal-audit function and reviewed and approved 
the annual GIA plan.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Ensured that the CIA had a direct reporting line to the 
Chairman of GAC and noted the administrative reporting line 
to the CRO.

Satisfied itself as to the appropriateness of the expertise, 
experience and resources of the CIA and the internal-audit 
function.

 (cid:122) Monitored the effectiveness of the internal-audit function in 

terms of its scope, execution of its plan, coverage, 
independence, skills, staffing, overall performance and 
position within the organisation.

 (cid:122) Monitored and challenged, where appropriate, action taken 
by management with regard to adverse internal-audit 
findings.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Ensured that GIA complied with the reporting and 
independence requirements of its charter.

Satisfied itself that GIA had conformed with the key 
principles of the International Institute of Internal Auditors’ 
standards for professional practice of internal auditing. The 
rating in this regard was the highest attainable in terms of 
compliance with the standards.

Significant audit matters
GAC has considered the appropriateness of the key audit 
matters reported in the external-audit opinion and considered 
the significant audit matters relating to the annual financial 
statements and how these were addressed by the committee:

Significant matter

How GAC addressed the matter

Impairment of loans and advances

Valuation of financial instruments held 
at fair value

Associate investment in ETI¹

GAC reviewed and discussed the reports from the GCC regarding the level and 
appropriateness of impairments, provisioning methodologies and related key 
judgements in determining the impairment balances.

Emphasis was placed on the impact of IFRS 9: Financial Instruments, on impairment 
models, key judgements by management and key disclosures.

No material changes were made to the preliminary disclosures in respect of the opening 
balance sheet adjustment in the 2017 financial statements.

GAC reviewed reports from the CFO regarding the Investment Committee review of 
investment valuations and details of critical valuation judgements applied to the 
valuation of group treasury and trading instruments.

Emphasis was placed on the impact of IFRS 9: Financial Instruments, on classification 
and measurement business models and key judgements by managements.

GAC received regular reports from management in connection with the financial 
performance of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) and the accounting 
considerations for Nedbank. GAC noted the improved financial performance of ETI 
during the 2018 reporting period and management’s assessment that no adjustment of 
the impairment provision is required, based on observable indications that the 
impairment loss previously recognised no longer exists or may have decreased.

Fraud risk in relation to revenue 
recognition – non-interest revenue

Fraud risk in relation to management 
override of controls

GAC received regular feedback from the CFO in connection with controls over the 
financial reporting system and, where applicable, key judgements applied in the 
recognition of revenue.

GAC received regular feedback from the CFO in connection with key judgements 
applicable to management estimates and from GIA in connection with the overall 
control environment and the ‘tone at the top.’

¹   The significant matter ‘Associate investment in ETI’ relates only to the consolidated results of Nedbank Group Limited.

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Report from the Group Audit Committee continued

Financial legal, compliance and regulatory reporting 
requirements
 (cid:122) GAC received regular reports from the CFO regarding the 
financial performance of the group, the tracking and 
monitoring of key performance indicators, details of budgets, 
forecasts, long-term plans and capital expenditures, financial 
reporting controls and processes, and the adequacy and 
reliability of management information used during the 
financial reporting process. GAC is satisfied with the 
appropriateness of the expertise and experience of the CFO 
and the resources, expertise, succession and experience of 
Nedbank’s finance function. GAC reviewed the adequacy of 
the regulatory reporting processes as required by the Banks 
Act of SA, which includes evaluation of the quality of 
reporting and the adequacy of systems and processes, and 
consideration of any findings regarding the financial 
regulatory reports by the external auditors.

 (cid:122) GAC received regular reports from the Group Chief 

Compliance Officer in respect of the compliance monitoring 
plan, and reviewed feedback from management regarding 
legal matters that could have a material impact on 
the group.

 (cid:122)

Annual financial statements and integrated reporting 
process.

 (cid:122) GAC reviewed all formal announcements relating to 

Nedbank’s financial performance and found the reporting 
process and controls that led to the compilation of the 
financial information to be effective and appropriate. GAC 
also assessed and confirmed the appropriateness of the 
going-concern assumption used in the annual financial 
statements, considering management budgets and the 
capital and the liquidity profiles.

 (cid:122) GAC reviewed and discussed the integrated report, reporting 
process and governance and financial information included in 
the integrated report after considering recommendations 
from the Group Transformation, Social and Ethics 
Committee, Group Remuneration Committee, Group Risk and 
Capital Management Committee and the Group Directors’ 
Affairs Committee.

 (cid:122) GAC recommended to the board that the annual financial 

statements and the financial information included in the 
integrated report be approved. The board subsequently 
approved the annual financial statements and the integrated 
report, which will be open for discussion at the forthcoming 
AGM.

 (cid:122) GAC reviewed the solvency and liquidity tests and 

recommended interim- and final-dividend proposals for 
approval by the board.

 (cid:122) GAC reviewed the investment in ETI and assessed the 

relevant impairment indicators.

 (cid:122) GAC reviewed and approved the high-level project plan and 
progress updates on the implementation of IFRS 16: Leases.

Internal control, risk management and information 
technology
GAC is responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of systems 
for internal control, financial reporting and risk management, 
and for considering the major findings of any internal 
investigations into control weaknesses, fraud or misconduct, 
and management’s response thereto.

GAC receives regular reports provided as part of the 
Enterprisewide Risk Management Framework (ERMF) to assist 
in evaluating the group’s internal controls. The ERMF places 
emphasis on accountability, responsibility, independence, 
reporting, communication and transparency, both internally and 
in respect of all Nedbank’s key external stakeholders.

GAC receives regular reports from GITCO regarding the 
monitoring of the adequacy and effectiveness of the group’s 
information system controls and from the GCC regarding its 
oversight of the adequacy and effectiveness of the credit 
monitoring processes and systems.

GAC also receives regular reports on issues in the group’s key 
issues control log from the CRO and regular reports regarding 
compliance matters (including the Companies Act and 
Banks Act) from the Group Chief Compliance Officer.

Having considered, analysed, reviewed and debated information 
provided by management and GIA and the external auditors, 
GAC considered that the internal controls of the group had 
been effective in all material aspects throughout the year 
under review.

Coordinated assurance
The group’s Three-lines-of-defence Model is in line with Basel 
recommendations and requirements of the Banks Act and 
banking regulations, and aligns with the principles and 
outcomes of King IV (especially Principle 15 and the standards 
listed there). This model meets the requirements for Nedbank 
Group and Nedbank Limited to provide assurance through a 
coordinated approach. An Executive Coordinated Assurance 
Forum has been established with an aim to:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

support the CRO in embedding and operationalising the 
Coordinated Assurance (CA) model in Nedbank; and

ensure that CA is ‘practical’ and effective, with alignment 
achieved on the approach across the risk, compliance and 
audit functions.

The establishment of the CA Forum better integrates the 
assurance providers within the risk, compliance and audit 
disciplines. Through this integrated approach all stakeholders 
are provided with the opportunity to understand each other’s 
views through collaboration and agree on the group’s CA 
principles. GAC is therefore of the view that the arrangements 
in place for the CA model are adequate and achieve the 
objective of a more effective, integrated approach across the 
disciplines of risk management, compliance and audit.

Future accounting developments
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published 
IFRS 16: Leases with an effective implementation date of 
1 January 2019.

IFRS 16 replaces the current IAS 17 on-balance-sheet (finance 
lease) and off-balance-sheet (operating lease) model with an 
on-balance-sheet model for all leases. GAC received 
presentations from management on the accounting policy 
choices and practical expedients selected on adoption of 
IFRS 16. In addition, GAC assessed the appropriateness of the 
disclosure in the 2018 financial statements.

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Key focus areas for 2019
 (cid:122) Continued focus on ensuring that the group’s financial 

systems, processes and controls are operating effectively, are 
consistent with the group’s complexity and are responsive to 
changes in the environment and industry.

 (cid:122) Continued role as a joint oversight committee along with the 
Group Remuneration Committee on the unwinding of the 
postretirement medical aid (PRMA).

 (cid:122)

Ensuring a smooth transition and onboarding of the newly 
appointed external auditors to ensure minimal disruptions to 
the 2019 year-end audit process.

 (cid:122) Continued monitoring of the Chairman’s College forum to 

ensure that regular engagement is led by the GAC Chairman 
and the chairpersons of the subsidiary audit committees.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

The monitoring of accounting implications arising from the 
reported issues in the Nedbank Zimbabwe subsidiary.

The monitoring of the implementation of IFRS 17: Insurance 
Contracts, which replaces the current limited guidance 
contained in IFRS 4: Insurance Contracts. IFRS 17 will come 
into effect for Nedbank on 1 January 2022.

Conclusion
GAC is satisfied that it has complied with all statutory duties as 
well as other duties given to it by the board under its terms of 
reference.

GAC reviewed the group annual financial statements for the 
year ended 31 December 2018 and recommended them for 
approval to the board on 4 March 2019.

On behalf of GAC

Stanley Subramoney
Group Audit Committee Chair

4 March 2019

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Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2018

The board of directors is pleased to present the annual financial 
statements of Nedbank Limited for the year ended 
31 December 2018.

Nature of business
Nedbank Limited (‘Nedbank’ or ‘the company’) is a registered 
bank that, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of 
banking and financial services. Nedbank maintains a primary 
listing of its non-redeemable, non-cumulative, non-participating 
preference shares under ‘Preference Shares’ on JSE Limited 
(‘the JSE’).

Annual financial statements
Details of the financial results are set out on pages 22 to 159 of 
the annual financial statements, which have been prepared 
under the supervision of the Nedbank Chief Financial Officer, 
Raisibe Morathi, and audited in compliance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and IFRS IC, 
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) 
Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting 
Practices Committee, Financial Pronouncements as issued by 
the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the requirements of 
the Companies Act, and the JSE Listings Requirements.

Year under review
The year under review is fully covered in the Reflections from our 
Chairman, Reflections from our Chief Executive and Reflections 
from our Chief Financial Officer sections of the 2018 Nedbank 
Group Limited Integrated Report, available at 
nedbankgroup.co.za.

Share capital
Details of the authorised and issued share capital, together 
with details of shares issued during the year, appear in note B3 
to the annual financial statements.

Ownership
The holding company of Nedbank is Nedbank Group Limited 
(‘Nedbank Group’). Nedbank Group holds 100% of the issued 
ordinary shares of the company. Further details of preference 
shareholders appear in note M4 to the annual financial 
statements.

Dividends
Details of the dividends appear in note B2 to the annual 
financial statements.

Directors
Biographical details of the current directors appear online at 
nedbankgroup.co.za. Details of directors’ and prescribed 
officers’ remuneration and Nedbank Group shares and Nedbank 
non-redeemable, non-cumulative, non-participating preference 
shares issued to directors and prescribed officers appear in the 
Remuneration Report available at Nedbankgroup.co.za.

During the period under review the following changes occurred 
on the Nedbank board:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Ian Gladman resigned as non-executive director on 
15 October 2018;

Bruce Hemphill resigned as non-executive director on 
11 June 2018;

Rob Leith resigned as non-executive director on 15 October 
2018 and was subsequently reappointed as non-executive 
director on 1 January 2019;

 (cid:122) Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as independent non-executive 

director on 10 May 2018; and

 (cid:122)

Peter Moyo was appointed as non-executive director on 
11 June 2018.

Vassi Naidoo’s designation changed from non-executive 
Chairman to independent non-executive Chairman on 
1 January 2019.

In terms of Nedbank’s memorandum of incorporation not less 
than one-third of the directors are required to retire at each 
Nedbank AGM and may offer themselves for election or 
reelection. The directors so retiring are firstly those directors 
appointed by the Nedbank board since the last AGM, and 
thereafter those longest in office since their last election.

Peter Moyo was appointed by the board of directors subsequent 
to the Nedbank AGM on 8 May 2018, and in terms of the 
memorandum of incorporation his appointment terminates at 
the close of the AGM to be held on 7 May 2019. He is available 
for election. Similarly, Rob Leith was appointed to the board of 
directors subsequent to the AGM on 8 May 2018 and his 
appointment terminates at the close of the AGM on 7 May 2019. 
He is also available for election.

Mike Brown, Brian Dames, Raisibe Morathi and Stanley 
Subramoney are also required to seek reelection at the AGM. 
The aforementioned directors make themselves available for 
reelection and separate resolutions will be submitted for 
approval at the AGM to be held on 7 May 2019.

In terms of Nedbank Group policy, as applied by Nedbank, non-
executive directors and independent non-executive directors of 
Nedbank who have served on the board for a period longer than 
nine years are required to retire unless otherwise agreed by the 
board. Malcolm Wyman was appointed to the board on 
1 August 2009 and will retire at the conclusion of the Nedbank 
Group AGM on 10 May 2019.

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Details of the members of the board who served during the year and at the reporting date are given below:

Name

HR Brody 

Position as director

Independent non-executive director

MWT Brown

Chief Executive

BA Dames

Independent non-executive director

NP Dongwana

Independent non-executive director

Non-executive director

Non-executive director

ID Gladman

JB Hemphill

EM Kruger

RAG Leith

Date appointed
as director

Date resigned/retired as 
director (where applicable)

1 July 2017

17 June 2004

30 June 2014

1 June 2017

7 June 2012

15 October 2018

25 November 2015

11 June 2018

Independent non-executive director

1 August 2016

Non-executive director

13 October 2016

15 October 2018

(Reappointed on 
1 January 2019)

PM Makwana

Independent non-executive director

17 November 2011

L Makalima (formerly 
Manzini)

Independent non-executive director

1 June 2017

MA Matooane

Independent non-executive director

15 May 2014

NP Mnxasana

Independent non-executive director

1 October 2008

10 May 2018

RK Morathi

Chief Financial Officer and executive director

1 September 2009

MP Moyo

V Naidoo

Non-executive director

Chairman 

11 June 2018

1 May 2015

JK Netshitenzhe

Independent non-executive director

5 August 2010

MC Nkuhlu

Chief Operating Officer and executive director

1 January 2015

S Subramoney

Independent non-executive director

23 September 2015

MI Wyman (British)

Lead independent director

1 August 2009

Retires on 10 May 2019

Directors’ interests
Nedbank Group holds the issued ordinary shares.

The Company Secretary’s addresses and the registered office 
are as follows:

The directors’ interests in ordinary shares in Nedbank Group 
and non-redeemable, non-cumulative, non-participating 
preference shares in Nedbank at 31 December 2018 are set out 
online in the full supplementary Remuneration Report. The 
directors had no interest in any third party or company 
responsible for managing any of the business activities of the 
group. Banking transactions with directors are entered into in 
the normal course of business under terms that are no more 
favourable than those arranged with third parties.

Group Audit Committee and Group Transformation, 
Social and Ethics Committee reports
The Group Audit Committee Report appears on pages 9 to 13 
and the Group Transformation, Social and Ethics Committee 
Report is included in the 2018 Nedbank Group Integrated 
Report.

Company Secretary and registered office

Following Thabani Jali’s retirement, Jackie Katzin was 
appointed as Company Secretary on 1 January 2019. The board 
has satisfied itself that, in respect of the period under review, 
Thabani Jali was suitably competent, qualified and experienced, 
and adequately and effectively performed the role and duties 
of a company secretary. The board conducted a similar 
assessment of Jackie Katzin prior to approving her appointment 
and was similarly satisfied with the results thereof. The 
Company Secretary has direct access to, and ongoing 
communication with, the Chairman of the board and the 
Chairman and the Company Secretary meet regularly 
throughout the year. Jackie Katzin is not a director of 
the company.

Business address

Registered address

Postal address

Nedbank
135 Rivonia Campus
135 Rivonia Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196
SA

135 Rivonia Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196
SA

PO Box 1144
Johannesburg 
2000
SA

Property and equipment
There was no material change in the nature of the fixed assets 
of Nedbank or its subsidiaries or in the policy regarding their use 
during the year.

Political donations
Nedbank Group has an established policy of not making 
donations to any political party.

Contracts and matters in which directors and 
officers of the company have an interest
No contracts in which directors and officers of the company 
had an interest and that significantly affected the affairs or 
business of the company or any of its subsidiaries were entered 
into during the year.

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Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2018

Directors’ and prescribed officers’ service contracts
There are no service contracts with the directors of the 
company, other than for the Chairman and executive directors 
as set out below. The directors who entered into these service 
contracts remain subject to retirement by rotation in terms of 
Nedbank’s memorandum of incorporation.

The key responsibilities relating to Vassi Naidoo’s position as 
Chairman of Nedbank are encapsulated in a contract.

Service contracts have been entered into for Mike Brown, 
Mfundo Nkuhlu and Raisibe Morathi. These service contracts are 
effective until the executive directors reach the normal 
retirement age and stipulate a maximum notice period of six 
months (12 months for Mike Brown) under most circumstances.

Details relating to the service contracts of prescribed officers 
are incorporated in the Remuneration Report, which can be 
found at nedbankgroup.co.za.

Subsidiary companies

Details of principal subsidiary companies are reflected in note E3 
to the annual financial statements at nedbankgroup.co.za.

Special resolutions by subsidiaries

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

16 January 2018 by Mercury Securities Proprietary Limited 
regarding the deletion of the word ‘audited’ in the phrase 
‘audited annual financial statements’.

13 March 2018 by Depfin Investments Proprietary Limited 
regarding the conversion of 1 400 000 par value preference 
shares to no par value shares and the reclassification of 
400 000 of the 1 400 000 class series 50C par value 
preference shares to class series 50C no par value preference 
shares.

27 March 2018 by Esimio Trading 101 Proprietary Limited 
regarding the deletion of the word ‘audited’ in the phrase 
‘audited annual financial statements’.

15 May 2018 by Depfin Investments Proprietary Limited 
regarding the conversion of 4 000 ordinary shares to 
48 000 000 000 000 000 no par value preference shares.

21 May 2018 by Peoples Mortgage Proprietary Limited 
regarding the deletion of the word ‘audited’ in the phrase 
‘audited annual financial statements’.

Acquisition of shares
No shares in Nedbank were acquired by Nedbank or by a 
Nedbank subsidiary during the financial year under review.

Events after the reporting period
The directors are not aware of any other material events that 
have occurred between the reporting date and 4 March 2019.

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Independent Auditors’ Report
to the shareholders of Nedbank Limited

Report on the audit of the Nedbank Limited consolidated financial statements
Opinion 
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Nedbank Limited (the Group) set out on pages 22 to 157 which comprise 
the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 2018, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, 
consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cashflows for the year then ended, and the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of 
Nedbank Limited at 31 December 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and consolidated cashflows for the year then 
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are 
independent of the Group in accordance with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors Code of Professional Conduct for 
Registered Auditors (IRBA Code) and other independence requirements applicable to performing audits of financial statements in 
South Africa. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IRBA Code and in accordance with other ethical 
requirements applicable to performing audits in South Africa. The IRBA Code is consistent with the International Ethics Standards 
Board for Accountants Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (Parts A and B). We believe that the audit evidence we have 
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated 
financial statements for the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial 
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Key audit matter

How the matter was addressed in the audit

Impairment of loans and advances 

Refer to Note C2 of the consolidated financial statements for 
selected disclosures applicable to this matter.

Our response to the key audit matter included performing the 
following audit procedures: 

Loans and advances, which represent 74,7% of total assets, and 
the associated impairment provisions, are significant in the 
context of the consolidated financial statements.

 (cid:122)

The Group adopted IFRS 9 from 1 January 2018 which requires 
impairment losses to be evaluated on an expected credit loss (ECL) 
basis. The determination of impairment provisions for expected 
losses requires significant judgement, and we have identified the 
audit of ECL impairment provisions to be a key audit matter. 

The key areas where we identified greater levels of management 
judgement and therefore increased levels of audit focus in the 
Group’s implementation of IFRS 9 are:

Accuracy of ECL models 
The ECL model applies to financial assets measured at amortised 
cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other 
comprehensive income (FVOCI), lease receivables and certain loan 
commitments, as well as financial guarantee contracts.

Under IFRS 9 loss allowances are measured on either of the 
following bases:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

12 month ECLs that result from possible default events within 
the 12 months after the reporting date.

Lifetime ECLs that result from all possible default events over 
the expected life of a financial instrument.

Identifying relevant controls that address the impairment 
risks identified and evaluating the design and 
implementation, and in some cases the operating 
effectiveness, of these controls. We focused on controls over 
the identification of impairment losses; the governance 
processes in place for credit models, inputs and overlays; the 
credit forums where key judgements are considered; and 
governance processes over allowances for loan impairments 
and other credit risk allowances. 

 (cid:122)

To challenge the accuracy of models we:

 ○

 ○

 ○

performed an assessment of changes to definitions and 
methodologies (at a parameter and ECL calculation level);

re-performed the IFRS 9 model build at a parameter level 
as well as the assessment of its components, eg 
probability of default, loss given default, exposure at 
default, significant increase in credit risk; and 

re-performed the ECL, SICR and stage migration 
calculations.

 (cid:122) We challenged the write off point used by management and 

the adjustments that were recorded to revise write off points 
for certain portfolios based on historical post write off 
recovery data. We also challenged key judgements including 
adjustments to modelled LGDs, discount rates and 
modification gains or losses.

The Group is required to recognise an allowance for either 
12 month or lifetime ECLs, depending on whether there has been 
a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) since initial recognition. 
Indicators of SICR in the retail portfolio may include short-term 
forbearance, direct debit cancellation, extension to the terms 
granted and previous arrears within the past months.

 (cid:122) We evaluated the forward looking models and focused on 
reviewing the suitability of the macroeconomic scenario 
forecasts generated as well as any changes made to 
processes or governance. We tested how scenarios have 
performed against actuals and how they compare based on 
our knowledge of the industry.

Indicators of a SICR in the wholesale portfolio may include any of 
the following: significant increase in the credit spread, significant 
adverse changes in business, financial and/or economic conditions 
in which the client operates, actual or expected forbearance or 
restructuring, significant change in collateral value or early signs 
of liquidity and cashflow problems.

 (cid:122) We challenged the completeness, accuracy and validity of 
qualitative adjustments made to model results. In-model 
adjustments are typically audited through our independent 
assessment of models as we compare our model output to 
the final provision incorporating adjustments. 

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17

Independent Auditors’ Report
to the shareholders of Nedbank Limited continued

Key audit matter

How the matter was addressed in the audit

 (cid:122) With regard to wholesale portfolio exposures:

 ○ We selected a sample of performing loans and advances 

and performed a detailed independent assessment of the 
expected credit losses, this included benchmarking 
internal ratings of loans and advances against external 
ratings and the ratings produced by a challenger model; 

 ○

For a sample of loans and advances that had been 
individually evaluated and impaired, challenged the 
valuation of impairment losses by developing an 
independent expectation of the amount of the allowance. 
This involved challenging the collateral value and assessing 
the reasonableness of expected cashflows; and

 ○ When performing work on the valuation of allowances, 

considered any collateral held. Where management used 
specialists to perform the valuations, evaluated their 
competence, capabilities and objectivity in performing 
these valuations.

Impairment of loans and advances 

The measurement of ECLs reflects a probability-weighted 
outcome, the time value of money and the Group’s best available 
forward-looking information. The abovementioned probability-
weighted outcome considers the possibility of a credit loss 
occurring and the possibility of no credit loss occurring, even if the 
possibility of a credit loss is low. Credit losses are measured as the 
present value of all cash shortfalls (ie the difference between the 
cashflows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and 
the cashflows that the group expects to receive). ECLs are 
discounted at the original effective interest rate of the 
financial asset.

The assessment of the ECL of a financial asset or a portfolio of 
financial assets entails estimations of the likelihood of defaults 
occurring and of the default correlations between counterparties. 
The group measures ECL using probability of default (PD), exposure 
at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD). These three 
components are multiplied together and adjusted for the likelihood 
of default. The calculated ECL is then discounted using the original 
effective interest rate of the financial asset.

The assessment of SICR and the calculation of ECL both 
incorporate forward looking information. The Group has performed 
historical analyses and identified the key economic variables 
impacting credit risk and ECL for each portfolio. These economic 
variables and their associated impact of the PD, EAD and LGD vary 
by financial instrument. The Group’s economics unit provides a 
forecast of economic variables and an overview of the economy 
quarterly or more often if necessary. Significant judgement and 
estimates are applied in this process of incorporating forward 
looking information into the SICR assessment and ECL calculation.

 The determination of the loan write-off points for the retail 
portfolio is subject to judgement. Changes to the write-off points 
impacts the non-performing loans ratio and resultant expected 
credit loss.

Valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

Refer to Note H2 of the consolidated financial statements for 
selected disclosures applicable to this matter. 

Our response to the key audit matter included performing the 
following audit procedures:

At 31 December 2018, financial assets at fair value through profit 
or loss (FVTPL) represented 12,6% of total assets and financial 
liabilities at FVTPL of 4,7% of total liabilities. Of the financial 
instruments (both assets and liabilities) carried at fair value, 6,3% 
were classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as prescribed 
by IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement.

Financial instruments that are classified as level 2 or level 3 in the 
fair value hierarchy will have some element of estimation 
uncertainty inherent in their value, and the uncertainty is higher 
for level 3 financial instruments which, by their nature, are 
unobservable. These portfolios include unlisted equity 
investments, loans and advances, investment securities and 
certain derivative financial instruments which are difficult to price 
as a result of applying highly complex or non-standard valuation 
models or subjective inputs that are not readily available.

This risk applies to both individual financial instruments and also 
to portfolio valuation adjustments which are applied to adjust 
portfolios for risks that are not included in the model valuation. 
These portfolio adjustments are subjective in nature and may rely 
on inputs that are unobservable.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

In addition certain financial instrument valuation techniques are 
subject to ever developing market practices which may increase 
the estimation uncertainty. 

As part of the audit, identified relevant controls over 
valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value and 
evaluated the design and implementation, and where relevant 
the operating effectiveness, of these controls. We focused on 
controls over model governance, independent price 
verification and the daily profit or loss attribution processes. 

Evaluated the models used by management and rates applied 
at year-end, and used valuation tools to re-perform 
valuations across a range of financial instruments. 

For portfolio valuation adjustments, focused on the 
appropriateness of any changes made to the valuation 
methodology and inputs during the year. Additionally, these 
were benchmarked to current market best practices to assess 
the appropriateness of the methodologies applied.

For portfolios of loans held at fair value, challenged the key 
valuation inputs, which included interest rate yield curves and 
adjustments for liquidity and credit risk.

For unlisted private equity investments and investment 
securities, challenged the key inputs and assumptions driving 
the valuation, and evaluated the models used. Considered 
sensitivities to key factors including:

 ○

 ○

Evaluated the appropriateness of the pricing multiples 
available from comparable listed companies, adjusted for 
comparability differences, size and liquidity; and

Evaluated the reasonability of the cashflows and discount 
rates used by comparing them to similar financial 
instruments.

18 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Key audit matter

How the matter was addressed in the audit

Valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

As the determination of the fair value of certain financial 
instruments is a key source of estimation uncertainty, is subject to 
significant judgement and represents a material balance, this 
matter was a considered to be a key audit matter in our audit of 
the consolidated financial statements.

 (cid:122)

Evaluated the disclosures made relating to the valuation of 
financial instruments in relation to the fair value 
categorisation and hierarchy, to ensure consistency with the 
requirements of the relevant accounting standards and with 
the methodologies applied by management.

 (cid:122) Where new valuation methodologies have been applied 

evaluated whether the model valuation methodologies used 
for material valuation risks are appropriate, utilising 
independent valuation experts. Evaluated the 
appropriateness of key assumptions and observable input 
sources and, where proxies were used, evaluated the 
appropriateness of these proxies.

Information technology (IT) environment (Consolidated financial statements)

The Group’s key financial accounting and reporting processes are 
highly dependent on the automated controls over the Group’s 
information systems. Significant audit effort is spent on the audit 
of these systems as part of the audit process, as it is critical for 
the control environment of the Group and therefore it is seen as a 
key audit matter.

Our response to the key audit matter included performing the 
following audit procedures, which included the use of IT auditors:
 (cid:122) We evaluated the design and tested the operating 

effectiveness of IT controls over the applications, operating 
systems and databases that are relevant to financial 
reporting.

The IT environment is complex and pervasive to operations due to 
the large volume of transactions processed in numerous locations 
daily and the reliance on automated and IT dependent manual 
controls. Gaps in the IT control environment could result in the 
financial accounting and reporting records being materially 
misstated.

The Group has a Managed Evolution technology project that 
includes rationalising, standardising and simplifying large IT 
systems. Appropriate IT controls are required to ensure that 
applications process data as expected and that changes are made 
in an appropriate manner. Such controls contribute to mitigating 
the risk of potential fraud or errors as a result of the introduction 
of new systems, interfaces between systems and changes to 
applications and data.

 (cid:122) We evaluated user access and segregation of duties and 

relevant application controls within business processes. 
This included testing the reliability and continuity of the IT 
systems, the integrity of system interfaces, the completeness 
and accuracy of data feeds, automated calculations and 
specific input controls. 

 (cid:122) We evaluated and reviewed system migrations and 

implementation of the related technology changes, including 
change management controls that were material to financial 
reporting. Where control deficiencies were identified, we 
tested remediation activities performed by management and 
compensating controls in place. 

 (cid:122) We evaluated the reliability and continuity of the IT systems, 

to the extent necessary within the scope of our audit. 
For that purpose we included IT-auditors in our audit team. 
For relevant IT-dependent controls within the financial 
reporting process we identified supporting general IT controls 
and evaluated their design, implementation, and operating 
effectiveness.

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19

Independent Auditors’ Report
to the shareholders of Nedbank Limited continued

Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The 
other information comprises the Report from the Group Audit 
Committee, the Certification from our company secretary and 
the Directors’ Report as required by the Companies Act of 
South Africa, and About this report, Financial highlights, Ten-
year review: Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
and Ten-year review: Consolidated statement of financial 
position. The other information does not include the 
consolidated financial statements and our auditors’ 
report thereon.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not 
cover the other information and we do not express an audit 
opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial 
statements, our responsibility is to read the other information 
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is 
materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial 
statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise 
appears to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed on the other 
information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditors’ 
report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of 
this other information, we are required to report that fact. 
We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the directors for the consolidated 
financial statements 
The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair 
presentation of the consolidated financial statements in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is 
necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial 
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether 
due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors 
are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a 
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going 
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless 
the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated 
financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about 
whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, 
and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a 
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will 
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered 
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could 
reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial 
statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise 
professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism 
throughout the audit. We also:

 (cid:122)

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of 
the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud 
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to 
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and 
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not 
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is 
higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve 
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, 
or the override of internal control. 

 (cid:122) Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the 

audit in order to design audit procedures that are 
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of 
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s 
internal control. 

 (cid:122)

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used 
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related 
disclosures made by the Directors. 

 (cid:122) Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the 
going concern basis of accounting and based on the audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists 
related to events or conditions that may cast significant 
doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. 
If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are 
required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the 
related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements 
or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. 

20 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up 
to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or 
conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a 
going concern. 

 (cid:122)

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of 
the consolidated financial statements, including the 
disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial 
statements represent the underlying transactions and 
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

 (cid:122) Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the 
financial information of the entities and business activities 
within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, 
supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain 
solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other 
matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and 
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies 
in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have 
complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding 

independence, and to communicate with them all relationships 
and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on 
our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From the matters communicated with the Directors, we 
determine those matters that were of most significance in the 
audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current 
period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe 
these matters in our auditors’ report unless law or regulation 
precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in 
extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter 
should not be communicated in our report because the adverse 
consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to 
outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In terms of the IRBA Rule published in Government Gazette 
Number 39475 dated 4 December 2015, we report that 
Deloitte & Touche has been the auditor of Nedbank Limited for 
45 years and KPMG Inc. has been the auditor of Nedbank 
Limited for 45 years. 

KPMG Inc.
Registered Auditor

Per: Pierre Fourie
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Director 

4 March 2019

Deloitte & Touche
Registered Auditor

Per: Lito Nunes
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Partner

4 March 2019

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

21

AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 December

Interest received on financial instruments measured at amortised cost and debt 
instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) 
Interest received on other financial instruments and similar income

Interest and similar income
Interest expense and similar charges

Net interest income
Impairments charge on financial instruments

Income from lending activities
Non-interest revenue

Operating income
Total operating expenses
Indirect taxation

Profit from operations before non-trading and capital items
Non-trading and capital items

Profit from operations
Share of losses of associate companies 

Profit before direct taxation
Direct taxation 

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive (losses)/income (OCI) net of taxation
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Fair-value adjustments on available-for-sale assets
Debt investments at FVOCI – net change in fair value
Items that may not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss
(Losses)/Gains on property revaluations
Remeasurements on long-term employee benefit assets

Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit attributable to:
– Ordinary and preference shareholders
– Non-controlling interest – ordinary shareholders 

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income attributable to:
– Ordinary and preference shareholders 
– Non-controlling interest – ordinary shareholders 

Total comprehensive income for the year

Notes

B5.1.1
B5.1.1

B5.1.2

C2.1

B5.2

B6
B7.1

B8

B7.2.1

B7.2.3

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm 

 72 438 
 301 

 72 739 
 46 774 

 25 965 
 3 547 

 22 418 
 20 884 

 43 302 
 27 616 
 804 

 14 882 
 (164)

 14 718 
 (83)

 14 635 
 3 854 

 10 781 
 (368)

 70 

 7 

 (100)
 (345)

 63 791 
 7 520 

 71 311 
 46 111 

 25 200 
 3 030 

 22 170 
 19 907 

 42 077 
 26 192 
 858 

 15 027 
 (210)

 14 817 
 (96)

 14 721 
 3 563 

 11 158 
 493 

 (29)
 (14)

 161 
 375 

 10 413 

 11 651 

 10 765 
 16 

 10 781 

 10 397 
 16 

 10 413 

 11 160 
 (2)

 11 158 

 11 653 
 (2)

 11 651

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Consolidated statement of financial position
at 31 December

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances1,2
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investment securities1
Non-current assets held for sale
Investments in associate companies1
Deferred taxation assets 
Property and equipment
Long-term employee benefit assets 
Mandatory reserve deposits with central banks
Intangible assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary share premium
Reserves 

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Preference share capital and premium
Holders of preference shares
Holders of additional tier 1 capital instruments
Non-controlling interest attributable to ordinary shareholders

Total equity 
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors1,3
Provisions and other liabilities
Current taxation liabilities
Deferred taxation liabilities 
Long-term employee benefit liabilities 
Long-term debt instruments

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Notes

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

2016 
Rm

(Restated)1 

(Restated)¹ 

C6
C4
C7
C3
C1.1
G3

E1
G2
E2
B7.3
F1
G1.1
C6
F2

B3.1

B3.2

B4

C7
D1
J1.1

B7.3
G1.1
D2

 7 931 
 57 844 
 22 412 
 96 123 
 725 792 
 12 040 
 105 
 6 787 
 305 
 786 
 40 
 8 367 
 4 764 
 19 789 
 8 538 

 8 823 
 73 472 
 30 698 
 48 749 
 695 744 
 7 332 
 75 
 5 303 
 388 
 224 
 37 
 7 976 
 5 761 
 18 145 
 7 341 

 20 241 
 68 218 
 18 044 
 50 687 
 695 064 
 8 164 
 440 
 4 258 
 287 
 225 
 266 
 8 197 
 5 042 
 18 139 
 5 928 

 971 623 

 910 068 

 903 200 

 28 
 19 182 
 49 636 

 68 846 
 3 561 
 561 
 3 416 
 23 

 76 407 
 19 761 
 806 487 
 10 414 
 272 
 224 
 2 648 
 55 410 

 28 
 19 182 
 48 215 

 67 425 
 3 561 
 561 
 2 600 
 7 

 74 154 
 23 561 
 742 859 
 14 047 
 191 
 351 
 3 423 
 51 482 

 28 
 19 182 
 42 698 

 61 908 
 3 561 

 2 000 
 253 

 67 722 
 13 469 
 753 458 
 12 717 
 53 
 391 
 3 328 
 52 062 

 895 216 

 835 914 

 835 478 

 971 623 

 910 068 

 903 200 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.
2 
3 

Included in loans and advances are loans to fellow subsidiaries amounting to R34,7bn (2017: R29,2bn).

Included in amounts owed to depositors are deposits from fellow subsidiaries amounting to R36,3bn (2017: R22,2bn).

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23

Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December

Rm

Balance at 31 December 2016
Additional tier 1 capital instruments issued
Preference share dividend
Additional tier 1 capital instruments interest paid
Dividend to shareholders
Distribution of subsidiaries to shareholder
Preference share held by group entities
Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit attributable to ordinary and preference equity 
holders
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 
Fair-value adjustments on available-for-sale assets 
Gains on property revaluations 
Remeasurements on long-term employee benefit assets

Transfer (from)/to reserves
Share-based payments reserve movement
Other movements

Balance at 31 December 2017
Impact of adopting IFRS 9, net of taxation
Impact of adopting IFRS 15, net of taxation

Balance at 1 January 2018
Additional tier 1 capital instruments issued
Preference share dividend
Additional tier 1 capital instruments interest paid
Dividend to shareholders
Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit attributable to ordinary and preference equity 
holders
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 
Movement in fair-value reserve
Losses on property revaluations 
Remeasurements on long-term employee benefit assets

Transfer (from)/to reserves and other movements
Share-based payments reserve movement

Reserves 

 Number of 
ordinary 
shares 

 Ordinary 
share 
capital 

 Ordinary 
share 
premium 

 Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve1

 Property 
revaluation 
reserve2 

 Share-
based 
payments 
reserve3

 Other 
non-
distributable 
reserves4

 27 876 479 

 28 

 19 182 

 121 

 1 698 

 (769)

 106 

 (29)

 161 

 – 

 (29)

 161 

 (109)

 82 
 (94)

 27 876 479 

 28 

 19 182 

 92 

 1 750 

 (781)

 27 876 479 

 28 

 19 182 

 92 

 1 750 

 (781)

 (99)

 – 

 7 

 7 

 70 

 (100)

 – 

 – 

 70 

 (100)

 (114)

 32 
 170 

 8 

 15 

Balance at 31 December 2018

 27 876 479 

 28 

 19 182 

 162 

 1 536 

 (579)

¹    This represents the cumulative foreign exchange differences that arise on the translation of an entity with a different functional currency than the presentation 
currency of the parent company. The cumulative reserve relating to a subsidiary or associate company that is disposed of is included in the determination of 
profit/loss on disposal of the subsidiary or associate company.

²    This represents the cumulative amounts that have been recognised on the revaluation of group properties net of deferred taxation. When the property is disposed 

of, the cumulative revaluation surplus is transferred directly to retained income.

³    All share-based payment expenses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, with the corresponding amount recognised in share-based payment 

reserves. Any excess tax benefit over the relative tax on the share-based payments expense is recognised directly in this reserve. On the expiry or exercise of a share-
based instrument the cumulative amount recognised in this respect is transferred directly to other distributable reserves. The negative share-based payment reserve 
arises from the grants paid by Nedbank Limited to various share schemes to acquire Nedbank Group Limited shares, which is recognised directly in equity. The 
reconciliation shown in this note is the cumulative share-based payment charge for all share schemes. 

⁴    Represents other non-distributable revaluation surplus on capital items and non-distributable reserves transferred from other distributable reserves to comply with 

various banking regulations.

24 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Reserves

 FVOCI 
reserve6

 Other 
distributable 
reserves7

 Total equity 
attributable 
to equity 
holders of 
the parent 

 Available-
for-sale 
reserve5

 (6)

 41 548 

 (371)
 (218)
 (4 665)
 (688)

 (14)

 – 

 11 535 

 (14)

 3 

 (17)
 17 

 – 
 603 

 11 160 

 375 

 24 

 (1)

 47 164 
 (2 706)
 (254)

 – 

 603 

 44 204 

 – 

 7 

 7 

 (355)
 (301)
 (6 050)
 10 420 

 10 765 

 (345)

 (26)

Preference 
share capital 
and premium

 Holders of 
preference 
shares 

 3 561 

 Non-controlling 
interest 
attributable 
to ordinary 
shareholders 

 253 

 Holders of 
additional 
tier 1 capital 
instruments 

 2 000 
 600 

 (244)

 (2)

 (2)

 7 

 7 

 16 

 16 

 – 

 561 
 – 

 – 

 3 561 

 561 

 2 600 

 3 561 

 561 

 2 600 
 750 

 – 

 – 

 – 

66

Total 
equity 
Rm

 67 722 
 600 
 (371)
 (218)
 (4 665)
 (1 031)
 561 
 11 651 

 11 158 
 (29)
 (14)
 161 
 375 

 – 
 (94)
 (1)

 74 154 
 (2 086)
 (254)

 71 814 
 750 
 (355)
 (301)
 (6 050)
 10 413 

 10 781 
 70 
 7 
 (100)
 (345)

 (34)
 170 

 61 908 
 – 
 (371)
 (218)
 (4 665)
 (787)
 – 
 11 653 

 11 160 
 (29)
 (14)
 161 
 375 

 – 
 (94)
 (1)

 67 425 
 (2 086)
 (254)

 65 085 
 – 
 (355)
 (301)
 (6 050)
 10 397 

 10 765 
 70 
 7 
 (100)
 (345)

 (100)
 170 

 – 

 610 

 47 892 

 68 846 

 3 561 

 561 

 3 416 

 23 

 76 407 

⁵    This comprises all fair-value adjustments, net of the related tax on all financial assets that have been classified as available for sale. On the disposal or impairment of 
available-for-sale financial assets the cumulative gains and the associated tax recognised on these instruments are recognised in profit or loss for the period and are 
not included in the determination of headline earnings per share.

⁶    This comprises all fair-value adjustments relating to investments in debt instruments and equity investments that are subsequently measured at FVOCI. The 

expected credit loss allowance relating to such debt instruments is also recognised in OCI and accumulated in this reserve. When the debt instrument is derecognised 
the cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from equity to profit or loss. For investments in equity instruments the cumulative gain or loss is not recycled, but may be 
reclassified within equity on derecognition.

⁷   Represents the accumulated profits after distributions to shareholders and appropriation of retained earnings to other non-distributable earnings.

All movements are reflected net of taxation.

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25

Consolidated statement of cashflows
for the year ended 31 December

Cash generated by operations

Cash received from clients
Cash paid to clients, employees and suppliers 
Dividends received on investments
Recoveries on loans previously written off

Change in funds for operating activities

Increase in operating assets 
Increase in operating liabilities 

Net cash from operating activities before taxation
Taxation paid

Cashflows from/(utilised by) operating activities
Cashflows utilised by investing activities

Acquisition of property and equipment, computer software and development costs and 
investment property
Disposal of property and equipment, computer software and development costs and 
investment property
Disposal of investment banking assets
Acquisition of associate companies2
Acquisition of investment securities2
Disposal of investment securities2
Disposal of investments in subsidiary companies net of cash

Cashflows utilised by financing activities

Issue of additional tier 1 capital instruments
Issue of long-term debt instruments
Redemption of long-term debt instruments
Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders
Preference share dividends paid
Additional tier 1 capital instruments interest paid

Effects of exchange rate changes on opening cash and cash equivalents

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year3

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year3

Notes

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 (Restated)² 

L1

L2
L3
L4

L5
L6

L8

L7

D2.1
D2.1

 22 789 

 22 183 

 93 276 
 (72 058)
 342 
 1 229 

 90 472 
 (70 207)
 710 
 1 208 

 (10 105)

 (19 139)

 (64 500)
 54 395 

 (24 144)
 5 005 

 12 684 
 (3 653)

 9 031 
 (6 232)

 3 044 
 (3 913)

 (869)
 (6 197)

 (4 133)

 (3 571)

 16 
 5 
 (548)
 (2 255)
 683 

 4 
 36 

 (1 857)
 697 
 (1 506)

 (2 047)

 (4 346)

 750 
 9 404 
 (5 495)
 (6 050)
 (355)
 (301)

 600 
 7 340 
 (7 939)
 (3 758)
 (371)
 (218)

1

1

 752 
 26 968 

 (11 412)
 38 380 

C6

 27 720 

 26 968 

¹  Represents amounts less than R1m.
2 

 During the year the group reviewed the classification of certain investments on the statement of financial position. As a result of this review the group’s private-
equity investments have been reclassified from investments in private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements to investment securities 
better to reflect the measurement of these investments at fair value. To provide comparability the prior-year balances have been restated. An amount of R1 459m, 
previously disclosed under acquisition of private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements, has been reclassified to acquisition of investment 
securities and an amount of R661m, previously disclosed under disposal of private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements, has been 
reclassified to disposal of investment securities. 

3 

Including mandatory reserve deposits with central banks.

26 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Notes to the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION A: ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A1

Principal accounting policies

The group’s principal accounting policies in preparing the consolidated financial statements of Nedbank Limited are 
disclosed in the individual sections of the financial statements. This section details the basis of preparation and key 
accounting policy elections.

A1.1  Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis. With the exception of the adoption of IFRS 9: Financial 
Instruments and IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (effective on 1 January 2018), these financial statements 
have been prepared on a basis consistent with the prior year. The amendments to standards not yet effective at 1 January 
2018, except IFRS 16: Leases, are not expected to have a significant impact on implementation. During the year the group has 
complied with externally imposed capital requirements (refer to the Risk and Balance Sheet Management Review available at 
nedbank.co.za for further information).

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB and IFRS IC, the 
SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Pronouncements as issued by 
the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the requirements of the Companies Act, and the JSE Listings Requirements.

The financial information presented in the consolidated financial statements comprises that of the parent company, Nedbank 
Limited, together with its subsidiaries, including consolidated structured entities and associates, presented as a single entity 
(‘the group’). Separate financial statements for the company are available at the company’s headoffice at Nedbank 
135 Rivonia Road Campus, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, 2196, Johannesburg.

The financial statements are presented in SA rand, the functional currency of Nedbank Limited, and are rounded to the 
nearest million rands.

A1.2  Accounting policy elections

The following accounting policy elections have been made by the group:

Asset/liability

Option

Election and implication

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Property and 
equipment

Investment in 
venture capital 
divisions

Financial 
instruments

Investments in 
subsidiaries and 
associate 
companies in 
separate 
financial 
statements

Note/section

F1

International Accounting 
Standard (IAS) 16 permits the 
use of the cost or fair-value 
model for the subsequent 
measurement of property and 
equipment (choice per 
category).

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Land and buildings are stated at revalued 
amounts, being fair value less subsequent 
depreciation and impairment.

Revaluation surpluses are recognised in equity, 
through other comprehensive income. When the 
property is disposed of, the cumulative 
revaluation surplus is transferred directly to 
retained income.

IAS 28 provides an exemption 
from applying the equity 
method of accounting if an 
investment in an associate is 
held by, or indirectly through, a 
venture capital organisation.

IFRS 9 permits trade date or 
settlement date accounting for 
the regular-way purchase or 
sale of financial assets.

In terms of IAS 27, investments 
in subsidiaries and associates 
can be accounted for in the 
separate financial statements 
at cost, in accordance with 
IFRS 9 or in terms of IAS 28.

 (cid:122) Computer equipment, furniture and other 

equipment and vehicles are carried at cost less 
accumulated depreciation.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

From 1 July 2018, the Investment Committee has 
elected to apply the equity method of 
accounting to Investment Banking’s private-
equity associates and joint-venture entities. As 
this election is made on an asset-by-asset basis 
on initial recognition, private-equity associates 
and joint-venture entities for which the FVTPL 
election was made prior to 1 July 2018 remain at 
FVTPL. In addition, Property Partners’ private-
equity associates and joint-venture entities 
continue to be measured at FVTPL.

Regular-way purchases or sales of financial 
assets are recognised and derecognised using 
trade date accounting.

The group has elected to recognise investments 
in subsidiary companies at cost in the separate 
financial statements. 

The group has elected to change its accounting 
policy for investments in associate companies in 
the separate financial statements to recognise 
these investments in terms of IAS 28, ie using 
the equity method of accounting. Refer to note 
A3 for further details.

E2

H

E2

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27

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

A2

Change in accounting policies: financial instruments

IFRS 9: Financial Instruments (IFRS 9) was issued in July 2014 and has replaced IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement (IAS 39). The standard was effective and implemented by the group from 1 January 2018. This standard 
incorporates amendments to the classification and measurement of financial instruments [see part (ii)], hedge accounting 
guidance and the accounting requirements for the impairment of financial assets measured at amortised cost and FVOCI 
[see part (iii)]. The group has elected to continue to apply the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39 on adoption of 
IFRS 9. 

IFRS 15 replaces all existing revenue recognition requirements in IFRS and applies to all revenue arising from contracts with 
clients, unless the contracts are in the scope of the standards on leases, insurance contracts and financial instruments.

For notes disclosures the consequential amendments to IFRS 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosures have also been applied 
only to the current period. Notes disclosures for the comparative period repeat those disclosures made in the previous year. 
Set out below are disclosures relating to the impact of the adoption of IFRS 9 on the group.

The group’s approach to transition is discussed and the resultant net impact on opening reserves on 1 January 2018 is 
provided in part (i).

(i) Transition approach

As permitted by the transitional provisions of IFRS 9, the group has elected not to restate comparative figures. Any 
adjustments to the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities at the date of transition have been 
recognised in the opening retained earnings and other reserves at 1 January 2018. The following table illustrates the impact 
on opening reserves on transition to IFRS 9. Further information relating to this impact is provided in part (ii) and part (iii).

Rm

Ordinary share capital and share premium
Retained earnings
Other reserves

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Preference share capital and premium
Holders of preference shares
Non-controlling interest attributable to holders of additional 
tier 1 capital instruments 
Non-controlling interest attributable to ordinary shareholders

Total equity

Balance at 
31 December 
2017

IFRS 9 
transitional 
adjustments

IFRS 15 
transitional 
adjustments

19 210
47 164
1 051

67 425
3 561
561

2 600
7

74 154

(2 706)
620

(2 086)

(254)

(254)

(2 086)

(254)

Adjusted 
balance at 
1 January 
2018

19 210
44 204
1 671

65 085
3 561
561

2 600
7

71 814

28 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

The group has concluded that the loyalty points awarded to clients are consideration payable in terms of IFRS 15 guidance. 
IFRS 15 requires revenue to be decreased by the amount expected to be payable to clients, which is recognised as a liability 
until payment is effected. Under IFRS 15, as clients earn loyalty points, the fee and commission income (NIR) earned from 
card transactions is reduced by the expected cost of the loyalty points against a loyalty points liability. On redemption of 
the loyalty points the actual costs incurred are offset against the liability. Under IAS 18 costs of our rewards programme 
were previously recognised as an expense and recognition of deferred NIR, whereas they are now recognised as a reduction 
in NIR.

As required by IFRS 15, because the group has applied the standard retrospectively from 1 January 2018, the following 
financial statement line items have been impacted when compared with IAS 18 and IFRIC 13:

Non-interest revenue
Total operating expenses
Direct taxation
Profit for the year

As reported 
2018 

(IFRS 15) Adjustments

20 884
(27 616)
(3 854)
10 781

308
(259)
(14)
35

Applying 
IAS 18

21 192
(27 875)
(3 868)
10 816

The table above reflects the difference in treatment of loyalty points between IFRS 15 and IAS 18, including measurement 
differences.

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29

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

A2 Change in accounting policies: financial instruments continued

(ii) Classification and measurement of financial instruments

The measurement category and the carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities in accordance with IAS 39 and 
IFRS 9 at 1 January 2018 are as follows:

Rm

Amortised cost
FVTPL
Available for sale
Non-financial assets

Total assets

Financial liabilities at 
amortised cost
FVTPL 
Non-financial liabilities
Equity

Total equity and liabilities

Carrying amount 
31 December 2017 
(Restated)¹

IFRS 9: ECL 
remeasurement

IFRS 9: 
Classification and 
measurement

IFRS 15: Revenue

Carrying amount 
1 January 2018

706 567
177 918
3 781
21 802

910 068

726 709
104 240
4 965
74 154

910 068

(2 567)

775

(1 792)

202

(1 994)

(1 792)

54
(258)

60

(144)

(112)

31
(63)

(144)

704 054
177 660
3 781
22 637

908 132

726 799
104 240
5 250
71 843

908 132

–

254
(254)

–

The following table illustrates the original assessment categories under IAS 39, the new measurement categories under 
IFRS 9 for each class of the group’s financial assets at 1 January 2018 and the reclassifications between the IAS 39 
measurement categories and the IFRS 9 measurement categories:

Carrying amount 
31 December 2017 
(Restated)¹

IFRS 9: ECL 
remeasurement

IFRS 9: 
Classification and 
measurement

IFRS 15: Revenue

Carrying amount 
1 January 2018

Rm

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities 
Derivative financial 
instruments
Government and other 
securities
Loans and advances
Other assets
Investment securities
Investments in associate 
companies
Mandatory reserve deposits 
with central banks 
Current and deferred 
taxation assets
Other non-financial assets

8 823
73 472

30 698

48 749
695 744
7 332
5 303

224

18 145

112
21 466

(2)

(3)
(2 546)
(16)

775

Total assets

910 068

(1 792)

Financial liabilities
Derivative financial 
instruments 
Amounts owed to depositors
Provisions and other liabilities
Long-term debt instruments
Current and deferred 
taxation liabilities
Other non-financial liabilities
Equity

Total equity and liabilities

23 561
742 859
14 047
51 482

542
3 423
74 154

910 068

202

(1 994)

(1 792)

8 823
73 470

30 698

48 785
692 694
7 316
5 564

224

18 145

947
21 466

–

908 132

347

(93)

(254)

–

23 561
 742 747 
14 596
51 482

480
3 423
71 843

908 132

39
(504)

261

60

(144)

(112)

31

(63)

(144)

1   Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.
2   Macro fair-value hedge accounting solution – The implementation of IFRS 9 allowed Nedbank to change the accounting designation of assets and liabilities 
previously designated as FVTPL to amortised cost, which facilitated the implementation of macro fair-value hedge accounting. On initial application of 
IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018 Nedbank elected to revoke the existing designation of R72bn of loans classified in FVTPL and R60bn of deposits and long-term 
debt classified in FVTPL under the fair-value option of IAS 39 and reclassified the underlying assets and liabilities in amortised cost. 

30 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

FVOCI

Debt 
instruments

18 582

18 582

Amortised cost

682 994
59 367
3 351

745 712

726 799
59 791

IFRS 9 measurement categories

FVTPL

Equity 
instruments

Mandatory 
at fair value

Designated 
as fair value

Non-financial assets, 
liabilities and equity

430

430

2 478
115 240

3 053

117 718

3 053

44 449

786 590

–

–

44 449

–

22 637

22 637

5 250
71 843

77 093

IFRS 9 measurement categories

FVOCI

FVTPL

Amortised cost2

Debt 
instruments3

Equity 
instruments

Mandatory 
at fair value4

Designated 
as fair value

Non-financial assets, 
liabilities and equity

8 823
26 659

32 249
652 520
7 316

18 145

18 582

430

46 811

30 698

16 536
21 592

2 081

3 053

745 712

18 582

430

117 718

3 053

724 295
10 813
51 482

23 561
18 452
2 436

786 590

–

–

44 449

–

224

947
21 466

22 637

1 347

480
3 423
71 843

77 093

3  Held for distribution (FVOCI) – As CIB strategically moves to increase its originate-to-distribute business model to enhance ROE and NIR, R17,8bn of loans 
and advances will be classified in FVOCI in terms of the IFRS 9 business model requirements. Inclusive of transitional fair-value adjustment of R820m, the 
portfolio has a carrying value of R18,6bn. 

4  Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) – Altogether R887m of gross loans and advances and associated impairments of R474m were reclassified from 

amortised cost in FVTPL, because these loans include features other than ‘payments solely of principal and interest’. A total of R2bn of loans and advances 
at amortised cost was included in a portfolio that has a sales business objective (at 1 January 2018) and reclassified to mandatory at fair value.

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31

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

A2  Change in accounting policies: financial instruments continued

The following table illustrates the IFRS 9 classification and measurement transitional impact:

Hedge 
accounting1

FVOCI 
business 
model2

FVTPL 
business 
model and 
contractual 
cashflows3

Review of 
effective 
interest rate 
guidance4

Classification 
and 
measurement 

Assets
Cash, government and other securities, and derivative 
financial instruments
Loans and advances
Current and deferred taxation assets
Investment securities

Total assets

Total equity
Amounts owed to depositors and other liabilities
Current and deferred taxation liabilities

Total liabilities

Total liabilities and equity

39
(297)
72

(186)

(105)
(112)
31

(81)

(186)

820
(227)

593

593

–

593

(369)
31
261

(77)

(77)

–

(77)

(658)
184

(474)

(474)

–

(474)

39
(504)
60
261

(144)

(63)
(112)
31

(81)

(144)

1   Macro fair-value hedge accounting solution – Nedbank’s decision to revoke the FVTPL classification on 1 January 2018 increased government and other 

securities by R39m, decreased loans and advances by R297m and decreased amounts due to depositors by R112m. Nedbank implemented macro fair-value 
hedge accounting for fixed-rate exposures (loans and advances, bonds and deposits) that are centrally risk-managed with interest rate derivatives from 
1 January 2018.

2   Held for distribution (FVOCI) – The transitional fair-value adjustment of R820m increases the portfolio to a carrying value of R18,6bn. The fair value of 
these loans is calculated using an income approach, which discounts the contractual cashflows using market-derived discount curves adjusted for the 
lifetime ECLs using the IFRS 9 impairment models. 

3   Held for sale (FVTPL) – The loans with features other than ‘payments solely of principal and interest’ were reclassified in investment securities and 
remeasured to fair value on transition, which was R152m lower than the amortised cost. The loans with a sales business model objective have been 
reclassified in FVTPL on adoption of IFRS 9, together with the associated impairments of R71m. On reclassification the fair value was R44m higher than 
the amortised cost.

4   Review of effective interest rate guidance – On adoption of IFRS 9 the group reviewed a number of accounting policies, including those on the effective 
interest rate and the derecognition of loans and advances and modification thereof. As a result of the review, the group determined that the judgement 
applied under IAS 39 and IAS 18 to recognise certain initiation fees upfront in NIR was no longer appropriate. Therefore, the group changed the recognition 
of these initiation fees from upfront recognition in non-interest revenue to amortisation in interest income, using the effective-interest-rate method. 
On adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 the cumulative impact of the change in the effective interest rate is R658m (before tax) and R474m (after tax). The 
group assessed whether this change in judgement was a prior-period error and whether it should be corrected retrospectively as IAS 8 requires material 
prior-period errors to be corrected retrospectively from the earliest period presented. The group determined that the retrospective correction of the 
recognition of the initiation fees upfront is immaterial with respect to prior-period loans and advances of R710bn, interest income of R75bn, non-interest 
revenue of R24bn and the related year-on-year growth rates. 

32 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

(iii)  Impairments

The following table illustrates the closing specific and portfolio impairment allowances in terms of IAS 39 and the 
opening impairment allowances in terms of IFRS 9:

IAS 39 impairment provisions at 
31 December 2017

IFRS 9 ECL provision at 1 January 2018

Portfolio 
impairment

Specific 
impairment

Total 
IAS 39 
provision

Reclassi-
fication in 
FVTPL

Stage 1: 
12-month 
ECL 
allowance

Stage 2: 
Lifetime 
ECL 
allowance – 
not credit-
impaired

Stage 3: 
Lifetime 
ECL 
allowance
– credit-
impaired 

Total 
ECL on 
1 January 
2018

ECL 
impact

4 750

6 605

11 355

(545)

2 495

3 696

7 165

13 356

(2 546)

461

494

127
123

1 226

1 687

314

808

24
1 252
526

24
1 379
649

2 100

2 047

4 147

(501)

1 246

1 203

2 449

199

13

212

(44)

–

–
–

–

256

308

2
418
91

734

660

26

2

3
15

80

615

208

1
506
136

1 381

2 252

(565)

318

834

(26)

25
1 229
459

28
2 153
686

(4)
(774)
(37)

1 336

2 252

4 322

(676)

841

53

1

64

3 761

1 501

3 002

(553)

79

2

3
16

89

(2)

(3)
(16)

58

202

(202)

7 223

13 579

(2 769)

Rm

Financial assets
Loans and 
advances

Home loans
Commercial 
mortgages 
Properties in 
possession
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Other loans to 
clients
Net finance lease 
and instalment 
debtors
Preference shares 
and debentures

Other short-term 
securities 
Government and 
other securities
Other assets 
Financial liabilities
Provisions and 
other liabilities

Total 

4 750

6 605

11 355

(545)

2 595

Total ECL 
recognised on 
FVOCI loans and 
advances
Total ECL 
allowance per 
statement of 
financial position

Total

–

–

–

–

–

22

144

166

2 573

2 595

–

3 617

3 761

7 223

13 413

7 223

13 579

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33

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

A3  Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications

During the year the group restated and corrected prior-year information. The impact of the relevant restatements and prior-
period errors on the group’s statement of financial position is detailed below:

Rm

 Restated   Restatements 

reported 

 Restated   Restatements 

reported 

2017

2016

 As previously 

 As previously 

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances1
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investment securities2
Non-current assets held for sale
Investments in associate companies2
Deferred taxation assets 
Property and equipment
Long-term employee benefit assets 
Mandatory reserve deposits with central 
banks
Intangible assets

 8 823 
 73 472 
 30 698 
 48 749 
 695 744 
 7 332 
 75 
 5 303 
 388 
 224 
 37 
 7 976 
 5 761 

 18 145 
 7 341 

 6 107 

 3 053 

 (3 053)

 8 823 
 73 472 
 30 698 
 48 749 
 689 637 
 7 332 
 75 
 2 250 
 388 
 3 277 
 37 
 7 976 
 5 761 

 20 241 
 68 218 
 18 044 
 50 687 
 695 064 
 8 164 
 440 
 4 258 
 287 
 225 
 266 
 8 197 
 5 042 

 18 145 
 7 341 

 18 139 
 5 928 

 3 139 

 2 350 

 (2 350)

 20 241 
 68 218 
 18 044 
 50 687 
 691 925 
 8 164 
 440 
 1 908 
 287 
 2 575 
 266 
 8 197 
 5 042 

 18 139 
 5 928 

Total assets

 910 068 

 6 107 

 903 961 

 903 200 

 3 139 

 900 061 

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary share premium
Reserves 

Total equity attributable to equity 
holders of the parent
Preference share capital and premium
Holders of preference shares
Holders of additional tier 1 capital 
instruments
Non-controlling interest attributable to 
ordinary shareholders

Total equity 
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors1 
Provisions and other liabilities
Current taxation liabilities
Deferred taxation liabilities 
Long-term employee benefit liabilities 
Long-term debt instruments

Total liabilities

 28 
 19 182 
 48 215 

 67 425 
 3 561 
 561 

 2 600 

 7 

 74 154 
 23 561 
 742 859 
 14 047 
 191 
 351 
 3 423 
 51 482 

 835 914 

 – 

 – 

 6 107 

 28 
 19 182 
 48 215 

 67 425 
 3 561 
 561 

 28 
 19 182 
 42 698 

 61 908 
 3 561 
 – 

 2 600 

 2 000 

 7 

 253 

 74 154 
 23 561 
 736 752 
 14 047 
 191 
 351 
 3 423 
 51 482 

 67 722 
 13 469 
 753 458 
 12 717 
 53 
 391 
 3 328 
 52 062 

 – 

 – 

 3 139 

 28 
 19 182 
 42 698 

 61 908 
 3 561 

 2 000 

 253 

 67 722 
 13 469 
 750 319 
 12 717 
 53 
 391 
 3 328 
 52 062 

 6 107 

 829 807 

 835 478 

 3 139 

 832 339 

Total equity and liabilities

 910 068 

 6 107 

 903 961 

 903 200 

 3 139 

 900 061 

1   During 2018 a detailed review was performed on offsetting, which indicated that at 31 December 2017 an asset was incorrectly set off against a liability 
with the same counterparty. To correct this at 31 December 2017 loans and advances and amounts owed to depositors were restated by R6 107m (2016: 
R3 139m). The correction had no impact on the group’s statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cashflows. 
This prior-period error had no impact on information previously reported for Nedbank Group, because the asset and liability are eliminated as intragroup 
balances.

2   During the year the group reviewed the classification of certain investments on the statement of financial position. As a result of this review the group’s 

private-equity investments have been reclassified from investments in private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements to 
investment securities better to reflect the measurement of these investments at fair value. To provide comparability the prior-year balances have been 
restated by R3 053m (2016: R2 350m). The investments in private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements were renamed 
investments in associate companies. The reclassification had no impact on the group’s statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes 
in equity.

34 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

A4 Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

The group’s key accounting policy elections are set out in note A1.2 of the consolidated financial statements. Detailed 
accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain of these policies, as well as 
estimates made by management, are considered to be important to an understanding of the group’s financial condition 
since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgements and estimates, some of which may 
relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Further information on accounting policies that include estimates that are 
particularly sensitive in terms of judgements and the extent to which estimates are used are provided within the notes to 
the consolidated financial statements. Other accounting policies involve significant amounts of judgements and estimates, 
but the total amounts involved are not significant to the financial statements. Management has agreed the accounting 
policies and critical accounting estimates with the board and Nedbank Group Audit Committee.

A5 New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 
31 December 2018 reporting period and have not been early adopted by the group. The group’s assessment of the impact 
of the new standards can be found in the following notes:

 (cid:122)

IFRS 16: Leases (refer to note J3).

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the group 
in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

SECTION B: SEGMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE-RELATED INFORMATION

B1  Segmental reporting

Accounting policy

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues, the 
operating results of which components are regularly reviewed by the group’s chief operating decisionmakers to make 
decisions about resources to be allocated and to assess its performance, and for which financial information is available.

The group’s identification of its segments and the measurement of segment results are based on the group’s internal 
reporting to management. The segments have been identified according to the nature of their respective products and 
services and their related target markets.

The segments identified are complemented by the Centre, which provides support in the areas of finance, human resources, 
governance and compliance, risk management and information technology. Additional information relating to other 
performance measures is provided.

The group accounts for intersegment revenues and transfers as if the transactions were with third parties at current 
market prices.

Description of segments

The group’s identification of its segments and the measurement of segment results are based on the group’s internal 
management reporting as used for day-to-day decisionmaking and as reviewed by the chief operating decisionmaker, which 
in Nedbank Group Limited’s case is the Group Executive Committee. The measure of segment profit is headline earnings.

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
Nedbank CIB offers the full spectrum of transactional, corporate, investment banking and markets solutions, characterised 
by a highly integrated partnership approach. These solutions include lending products, advisory services, leverage financing, 
trading, broking, structuring, hedging and client coverage. The cluster has expertise in a broad spectrum of product and 
relationship-based solutions, including specialist corporate finance advice, innovative products and services, customised 
transactional banking and property finance. Nedbank CIB’s primary units are Markets, Investment Banking, Property Finance, 
Transactional Services and Client Coverage.

Nedbank Retail and Business Banking
Nedbank Retail serves the financial needs of all individuals (excluding high-net-worth individuals serviced by Nedbank Wealth) 
and small businesses with a turnover of up to R10m to whom it offers a full spectrum of banking and assurance products and 
services. The retail product portfolio includes transactional accounts, home loans, vehicle and asset finance [including the 
Motor Finance Corporation (MFC)], card (both card-issuing and merchant-acquiring services), personal loans and investments. 
The business banking portfolio offers the full spectrum of commercial banking products and related services to entities with an 
annual turnover from R10m up to R700m.

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35

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B1  Segmental reporting continued

Nedbank Wealth
Nedbank Wealth provides insurance, asset management and wealth management solutions to clients ranging from entry-level 
to high-net-worth individuals. Insurance provides life and short-term insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, 
including simple risk, funeral, vehicle, personal accident, credit life and investments. Asset Management offers local and 
international unit trusts, cash management and multimanagement solutions. Wealth Management provides specialist services 
to meet the needs of high-net-worth clients locally and internationally, as well as trust and estate planning, stockbroking and 
financial planning for the broader Nedbank client base. Nedbank Wealth has operations in SA, London, Jersey, Guernsey, the 
United Arab Emirates and on the Isle of Man.

Centre
Centre is an aggregation of business operations that provide various support services to Nedbank Group Limited, and includes 
the following clusters: Group Finance; Group Technology; Group Strategic Planning and Economics; Group Human Resources; 
Enterprise Governance and Compliance; Group Risk; and Group Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs. Centre 
also includes Group Balance Sheet Management, which is responsible for capital management, funding and liquidity risk 
management, the management of banking book interest rate risk, margin management and strategic portfolio tilt. 

Statement of financial position (Rm)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances2
Other assets 
Intergroup assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Total equity
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors2
Provisions and other liabilities
Long-term debt instruments
Intergroup liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

 Total 

 Fellow subsidiaries 

2018

2017

2018

2017

 27 720 
 57 844 
 22 412 
 96 123 
 725 792 
 41 732 
 – 

 26 968 
 73 472 
 30 698 
 48 749 
 695 744 
 34 437 
 – 

 (1 456)
 (16 742)
 (270)
 – 
 10 524 
(27 324)
 497 

 (2 363)
 (14 920)
 833 
 1 
 5 956 
(25 266)

 971 623 

910 068 

(34 771)

(35 759)

 76 407 
 19 761 
 806 487 
 13 558 
 55 410 
– 

 74 154 
 23 561 
 742 859 
 18 012 
 51 482 
– 

 (8 052)
 (230)
 10 155 
 (36 795)
 151 

 (7 940)
 197 
 (596)
 (29 202)
 129 
1 653 

 971 623 

 910 068 

 (34 771)

 (35 759)

36 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 Nedbank Corporate and 
Investment Banking 

 Nedbank Retail and Business 
Banking 

 Nedbank Wealth 

 Centre¹ 

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

 4 719 
 53 946 
 22 653 
 51 131 
 358 639 
 16 719 

 5 025 
 60 750 
 29 840 
 21 312 
 356 029 
 14 676 

 3 105 

 3 692 

 326 763 
 10 762 
 14 984 

 305 198 
 6 078 
 11 257 

 1 562 
 18 833 
 6 

 31 111 
 19 630 

 2 354 
 16 652 
 1 

 29 413 
 18 412 

507 807 

 487 632 

 355 614 

326 225 

 71 142 

 66 832 

 33 555 
 19 986 
 348 310 
 15 878 
 979 
89 099 

 30 437 
 23 236 
 338 792 
 11 690 
 1 350 
82 127 

 28 471 

 27 812 

 322 520 
 3 534 
 1 089 

 295 294 
 1 798 
 1 321 

 507 807 

 487 632 

 355 614 

 326 225 

 4 225 
 5 
 39 495 
 24 764 

 2 653 

 71 142 

 3 885 
 2 
 35 081 
 23 016 

 4 848 

 66 832 

 19 790 
 1 807 
 23 
 44 992 
 (1 245)
 21 945 
 (15 481)

 71 831 

 18 208 

 86 007 
 6 177 
 53 191 
(91 752)

 71 831 

 18 260 
 10 990 
 24 
 27 436 
 (852)
 20 537 
 (11 257)

 65 138 

 19 960 
 126 
 74 288 
 10 710 
 48 682 
(88 628)

 65 138 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Statement of comprehensive income (Rm)
Net interest income/(loss)
Impairments charge on financial instruments

Income/(Loss) from lending activities
Non-interest revenue

Operating income/(loss)
Total operating expenses
Indirect taxation

Profit/(Loss) from operations3
Share of losses of associate companies 

Profit/(Loss) before direct taxation3
Direct taxation3

Profit/(Loss) after direct taxation3
Profit attributable to non-controlling interest:
– Ordinary shareholders
– Preference shareholders
– Additional tier 1 capital instruments noteholders

 Total 

 Fellow subsidiaries 

2018

2017

2018

2017

 25 965 
 3 547 

 22 418 
 20 884 

 43 302 
 27 616 
 804 

 14 882 
 (83)

 14 799 
 3 899 

 10 900 

 16 
 – 
 – 

 25 200 
 3 030 

 22 170 
 19 907 

 42 077 
 26 192 
 858 

 15 027 
 (96)

 14 931 
 3 622 

 11 309 

 (2)
 – 
 – 

 (1 227)
 (28)

 (1 199)
 (3 886)

 (5 085)
 (1 600)
 (101)

 (3 384)

 (3 384)
 (885)

 (2 499)

 (323)
 (267)

 (950)
 (61)

 (889)
 (3 159)

 (4 048)
 (1 420)
 (103)

 (2 525)

 (2 525)
 (663)

 (1 862)

 14 
 (338)
 (252)

Headline earnings/(loss)

 10 884 

 11 311 

 (1 909)

 (1 286)

Selected ratios
Average interest-earning banking assets (Rm)4
Return on total assets (%)2,4
Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity (%)4
Net interest income to average interest-earning banking 
assets (%)4
Non-interest revenue to total income (%) 
Non-interest revenue to total operating expenses (%)
Credit loss ratio – banking advances (%)4
Efficiency ratio (%)
Effective taxation rate (%)
Revenue (Rm)5
Contribution to group economic profit (Rm)4
Number of employees (permanent staff)4

 727 347 
 1,19 
 16,6 

 3,57 
 44,6 
 75,6 
 0,54 
 58,9 
 26,3 
 46 849 
 1 827 
 30 877 

 706 613 
 1,21 
 17,8 

 3,57 
 44,1 
 76,0 
 0,47 
 58,1 
 24,3 
 45 107 
 2 036 
 28 193 

 (32 031)

 (27 130)

 (5 113)
 (1 300)
 2 617 

 (4 109)
 (1 374)
 (793)

¹  Includes all group eliminations.
2  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.
3  These items are presented on a headline earnings basis and therefore exclude the impact of non-trading and capital items.
4  This metric has not been audited by the group’s external auditors.
5  Revenue is calculated as net interest income plus non-interest revenue.

Depreciation costs of R1 394m (2017: R1 319m) and amortisation costs of R938m (2017: R777m) for property, equipment, 
computer software and capitalised development are charged on an activity-justified transfer pricing methodology by the 
segment owning the assets to the segment utilising the benefits thereof.

38 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 Nedbank Corporate and 
Investment Banking 

 Nedbank Retail and Business 
Banking 

 Nedbank Wealth 

 Centre¹ 

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

 7 246 
 103 

 7 143 
 8 521 

 15 664 
 6 572 
 86 

 9 006 
 (83)

 8 923 
 2 197 

 6 726 

 7 216 
 193 

 7 023 
 7 164 

 14 187 
 6 044 
 83 

 8 060 
 (96)

 7 964 
 1 665 

 6 299 

 18 692 
 3 433 

 15 259 
 12 591 

 27 850 
 20 032 
 275 

 7 543 

 7 543 
 2 114 

 5 429 

 17 790 
 3 222 

 14 568 
 12 312 

 26 880 
 19 136 
 302 

 7 442 

 7 442 
 2 082 

 5 360 

 12 

 (16)

 50 

 58 

 1 113 
 39 

 1 074 
 3 484 

 4 558 
 3 012 
 108 

 1 438 

 1 438 
 305 

 1 133 

 1 003 
 26 

 977 
 3 390 

 4 367 
 2 880 
 117 

 1 370 

 1 370 
 302 

 1 068 

 141 

 141 
 174 

 315 
 (400)
 436 

 279 

 279 
 168 

 111 

 4 
 273 
 267 

 6 714 

 6 315 

 5 379 

 5 302 

 1 133 

 1 068 

 (433)

 141 
 (350)

 491 
 200 

 691 
 (448)
 459 

 680 

 680 
 236 

 444 

 280 
 252 

 (88)

 341 863 
 1,36 
 20,0 

 340 065 
 1,31 
 20,7 

 2,12 
 54,0 
 129,7 
 0,04 
 41,9 
 24,6 
 15 767 
 1 976 
 2 681 

 2,12 
 49,8 
 118,5 
 0,06 
 42,3 
 20,9 
 14 380 
 2 039 
 2 756 

 328 676 
 1,58 
 18,9 

 5,69 
 40,2 
 62,9 
 1,06 
 64,0 
 28,0 
 31 283 
 1 359 
 19 430 

 306 225 
 1,68 
 19,1 

 5,81 
 40,9 
 64,3 
 1,06 
 63,6 
 28,0 
 30 102 
 1 394 
 20 081 

 48 216 
 1,69 
 26,8 

 2,31 
 75,8 
 115,7 
 0,13 
 65,5 
 21,2 
 4 597 
 536 
 2 173 

 46 639 
 1,62 
 27,5 

 2,15 
 77,2 
 117,7 
 0,09 
 65,6 
 22,0 
 4 393 
 522 
 2 231 

 40 623 

 40 814 

 315 
 (744)
 3 976 

 341 
 (545)
 3 918 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B2  Dividends

B2.1  Ordinary shares

2018
Final declared for 2017 – paid 2018
Interim declared for 2018

Ordinary dividends paid 2018

Final ordinary dividend declared for 2018

¹   Total dividend declared for 2018 = 20 448 cents per share.

2017
Final declared for 2016 – paid 2017
Interim declared for 2017

Ordinary dividends paid 2017

Final ordinary dividend declared for 2017

²   Total dividend declared for 2017 = 19 371 cents per share.

B2.2  Preference shares

Dividends declared

2019
Nedbank – Final (dividend no 32) declared for 2018 – payable March 2019

2018
Nedbank – Final (dividend no 30) declared for 2017 – paid March 2018
Nedbank – Interim (dividend no 31) declared for 2018 – paid August 2018

Total of dividends declared
Nedbank (MFC) – participating preference shares1

Millions
of shares

Cents
per share

 28 
 28 

 10 941 
 10 762¹

 28 

 9 686¹ 

 28 
 28 

 8 304 
 8 430² 

 16 734 

 28 

 10 941² 

 Rm

 3 050
 3 000

 6 050

 2 700

 2 315
 2 350

 4 665

 3 050

Number
of shares

Cents
per share

Amount
Rm

 358 277 491 

 42,23172 

 151,3

 358 277 491 
 358 277 491 

 43,17350 
 41,82076 

 154,7
 149,8

 304,5
 50,0

 354,5

 157,6
 155,5

 313,1
 58,0

 371,1

2017
Nedbank – Final (dividend no 28) declared for 2016 – paid April 2017
Nedbank – Interim (dividend no 29) declared for 2017 – paid September 2017

 358 277 491 
 358 277 491 

 43,98905 
 43,39039 

Total of dividends declared
Nedbank (MFC) – participating preference shares1

1   Profit share calculated semi-annually.

40 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

B3  Share capital

Accounting policy

Ordinary share capital, preference share capital or any financial instrument issued by the group is classified as equity when:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

payment of cash, in the form of a dividend or redemption, is at the discretion of the group;

the instrument does not provide for the exchange of financial instruments under conditions that are potentially 
unfavourable to the group;

settlement in the group’s own equity instruments is for a fixed number of equity instruments at a fixed price; and

the instrument represents a residual interest in the assets of the group after deducting all its liabilities.

Consideration paid or received for equity instruments is recognised directly in equity. Equity instruments are initially 
measured at the proceeds received, less incremental directly attributable issue costs, net of any related income tax benefits. 
No gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the group’s equity instruments.

Distributions to holders of equity instruments are recognised as distributions in the statement of changes in equity in the 
period in which they are payable. Dividends for the year that are declared after the reporting date are disclosed in note B2 to 
the financial statements.

Treasury shares

When the group acquires its own share capital, the amount of the consideration paid, including directly attributable costs, 
net of any related tax benefit, is recognised as a change in equity. Shares repurchased by the issuing entity are cancelled. 
Shares repurchased by group entities are classified as treasury shares and are held at cost. These shares are treated as a 
deduction from the issued and weighted-average number of shares and the cost price of the shares is presented as a 
deduction from total equity. The par value of the shares is presented as a deduction from ordinary share capital and the 
remainder of the cost is presented as a deduction from ordinary share premium. Dividends received on treasury shares are 
eliminated on consolidation.

B3.1  Ordinary share capital

Authorised
30 000 000 (2017: 30 000 000) ordinary shares of R1 each

Issued
27 876 479 (2017: 27 876 479) fully paid ordinary shares of R1 each

2018
Rm

 30 

 28 

 28 

2017
Rm

 30

 28

 28

Subject to the restrictions imposed by the Companies Act, the unissued shares are under the control of the directors until the 
forthcoming annual general meeting.

B3.2  Preference share capital and premium

Nedbank Limited preference share capital and premium
Authorised
1 000 000 000 (2017: 1 000 000 000) non-redeemable, non-cumulative, non-participating 
preference shares of R0,001 each
5 000 Class ‘A’ redeemable cumulative preference shares of R0,0001 each
5 000 Class ‘B’ redeemable cumulative preference shares of R0,0001 each

Issued
358 277 491 (2017: 358 277 491) non-redeemable, non-cumulative, non-participating preference 
shares of R0,001 each
100 Class ‘A’ redeemable cumulative preference shares of R0,0001 each
100 Class ‘B’ redeemable cumulative preference shares of R0,0001 each
Preference share premium

2018
Rm

2017
Rm

 1 
 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1
 1

 1

 1

 1

 3 561 

 3 561

 3 561

 3 561

¹   Represents amounts less than R1m.

Preference shares are classified as equity instruments by Nedbank Limited (‘the company’).

Each preference share confers on the holder the right to capital of the company in the form of a cash dividend prior to 
payment of dividends to any other class of shareholder. The rate is limited to 83,33% of the prevailing prime rate on a deemed 
value of R10 and is never compounded. The dividends, if declared, accrue half-yearly on 30 June and 31 December and are 
payable within 120 days of these dates respectively.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B3  Share capital continued

If a preference dividend is not declared, the dividend will not accumulate and will never become payable by the company, 
whether in preference to payments to any other class of share or otherwise.

Each preference share confers on the holder the right to a return of capital on the winding-up of the company prior to any 
payment to any other class of share, but holders are not entitled to any further participation in the profits, assets or any 
surplus assets of the company in such circumstances.

The holders of this class of share are not entitled to be present or vote (even by proxy) at any meeting of the company except 
when a declared dividend or part thereof remains in arrears and unpaid after six months from the due date or a resolution is 
proposed that directly affects the rights attached to the preference share or the interests of the holder, including resolutions 
to wind up the company or to reduce its share capital.

At every general meeting where the preference shareholder is entitled to vote, the voting rights are restricted to the holder’s 
nominal value in proportion to the total nominal value of all shares issued by the company.

No shares in the capital of the company, in priority to the preference shares, can be created or issued without prior sanction of 
the holders of preference shares by way of a resolution passed at a separate class meeting properly constituted in terms of the 
provisions set out in the memorandum of incorporation.

B4  Holders of additional tier 1 capital instruments

The group issued new style (Basel III compliant) additional tier 1 (AT 1) capital instrument as follows:

Instrument code Date of issue

Call date

Instrument terms

Subordinated
callable notes 
(rand-
denominated)
NEDT1A
NEDT1B
NED04U
NED07U

Total

20 May 2016
25 November 2016
30 June 2017
19 October 2018

21 May 2021
26 November 2021
1 July 2022
20 October 2023

3-month JIBAR + 7,00% per annum
3-month JIBAR + 6,25% per annum
3-month JIBAR + 5,65% per annum
3-month JIBAR + 4,64% per annum

2018 
Rm

2017
 Rm

 1 523 
 506 
 619 
 768

 3 416 

 1 500
 500
 600

 2 600

The AT 1 notes represent perpetual, subordinated instruments, with no redemption date. The instruments are redeemable 
subject to regulatory approval at the sole discretion of the issuer, Nedbank Limited, from the applicable call date and following 
a regulatory event or following a tax event. The payment of interest is at the discretion of the issuer and interest payments are 
non-cumulative. In addition, if certain conditions are reached, the regulator may prohibit Nedbank from making interest 
payments.

B5  Revenue

Accounting policy

Interest income and expense
In terms of IFRS 9 interest income and expense are recognised in profit or loss using the effective-interest method, taking 
into account the expected timing and amount of cashflows. The effective-interest method is a method of calculating the 
amortised cost of a financial asset or financial liability (or group of financial assets or financial liabilities) and of allocating 
the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. Interest income and expense include the amortisation of any 
discount or premium or other differences between the initial carrying amount of an interest-bearing financial instrument 
and its amount at maturity calculated on an effective-interest-rate basis.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
IFRS 15 replaces all existing revenue requirements in IFRS and applies to all revenue arising from contracts with clients, 
unless the contracts are in the scope of the standards on leases, insurance contracts and financial instruments. The 
standard is effective and implemented by the group from 1 January 2018. The group has applied the standard 
retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initial application recognised in opening retained earnings at 1 January 2018 
and accordingly the group will not restate comparative figures.

The core principle of the standard is that revenue recognised reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be 
entitled in exchange for the transfer of promised goods or services to the client. The standard incorporates a five-step 
analysis to determine the amount and timing of revenue recognition.

The group performed an assessment to determine the impact of the new standard on the group’s statement of financial 
position and performance, which resulted in the measurement of the group’s client loyalty programmes being reviewed.

The group has concluded that the loyalty points awarded to clients are consideration payable to our client’s customers in 
terms of IFRS 15. IFRS 15 requires revenue to be decreased by the amount expected to be payable to clients, which is 
recognised as a liability until payment is effected. The liability for the amount expected to be paid to clients under the loyalty 
programme increases by R353m on transition and R254m on an after-tax basis.

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Accounting policy

 (cid:122)

Revenue

The group assesses the contract and determines whether the fees identified in the contract are in the scope of IFRS 15. 
If so, the revenue will be recognised only when the group can:

 ○

 ○

 ○

 ○

identify the contract;

identify the performance obligation;

determine the transaction price; and

recognise the revenue as and when the performance obligation is satisfied.

The group is able to identify the contract when both the client and the group have accepted the terms of the agreement. 
The contract will also identify all the services (performance obligations) the group will render to the client. Based on this, 
the transaction price is allocated to each identified performance obligation. The group recognises the revenue once the 
performance obligation is satisfied, which may occur over time or at a point in time.

 (cid:122) Commission and fees income

The group earns fees and commissions from a range of services it provides to clients and these are accounted for as follows:

 ○

 ○

 ○

 ○

Income earned on the execution of a significant performance obligation is recognised when the significant 
performance obligation has been performed.

Income earned from the provision of services is recognised over time as the performance obligation is fulfilled.

Income that forms an integral part of the effective interest rate of a financial instrument is recognised as an 
adjustment to the effective interest rate and recorded in interest income in terms of IFRS 9.

Fees charged for servicing a loan are recognised in revenue as the performance obligation is provided, which in most 
instances occurs monthly when the fees are levied.

 (cid:122)

Principal versus agent

When the group acts as a principal, it is deemed to be purchasing and selling financial instruments on its own behalf and 
therefore reports profits and losses as part of net trading income. When the group acts as an agent, the net commission 
or markup earned is reported as fee income and costs incurred on behalf of the principal are not reported in the 
statement of comprehensive income.

Where costs are not directly reimbursed, or not included in the cost basis used for calculating a markup, it may be 
appropriate to gross up and separately report the costs within ‘commission and fees expense’.

 (cid:122) Directly attributable and incremental costs

The types of expenses that are netted off against non-interest revenue are those incremental costs that are directly 
attributable to the revenue generated. The group defines incremental expenses as those that would not have been 
incurred had it not been for the acquisition of a contract that generated the revenue.

 (cid:122) Commitment fees

The group typically earns commitment fees on lending facilities, such as credit facility fees and revolving-credit-facility 
fees. The fees are typically charged for making the facilities available to the client.

The group recognises commitment fees as follows:

 ○ Commitment fees that arise from instruments that are not classified and measured at FVTPL, ie financial 

instruments that are classified and measured at amortised cost or FVOCI –

 — Where drawdown is considered to be unlikely, ie remote or uncertain, the related commitment fees should be 

recognised as revenue in terms of IFRS 15 on a time-proportionate basis and over the period that the facility is 
provided.

 — Where drawdown is probable, the related commitment fee is recognised as part of the effective interest rate over 

the life of the facility.

 ○ Commitment fees that relate to a loan commitment that is measured and classified as FVTPL will be included in the 

cashflows used to determine the fair value of the loan commitment.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B5  Revenue continued

Accounting policy

 (cid:122) Non-refundable upfront fees

Non-refundable upfront fees normally relate to the issuing or administration of a loan facility. These fees will be 
recognised as revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. This is applicable when the non-refundable 
performance obligation can be satisfied over time or at a point in time.

To apply this principle the group first assesses if the contract is satisfied over time. Should this be the case, the revenue is 
spread over the period of the contract on a time proportionate basis. If the performance obligation is not satisfied over 
time and instead satisfied at a point in time, the revenue is recognised when the service is complete and no further 
performance obligations are required according to the contract.

The group recognises non-refundable upfront fees that are an integral part of a loan in net interest income through the 
unwinding of the effective interest rate.

 (cid:122)

Insurance income

Insurance income comprises premiums written on insurance contracts entered into during the year, with the earned 
portion of premiums received recognised as revenue. Premiums are earned from the date of attachment of risk, over the 
indemnity period, based on the pattern of risks underwritten. Premiums are disclosed gross of commission payable and 
reinsurance premiums. Claims incurred consist of claims and claims-handling expenses paid during the financial year for 
the movement in provision for outstanding claims. Outward reinsurance premiums are accounted for in the same 
accounting period as premiums for the related direct insurance.

 (cid:122) Dividend income

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established on the ex-dividend date for equity 
instruments and is included in dividend income under non-interest revenue.

 (cid:122) Net trading income

Net trading income comprises all gains and losses from changes in the fair value of financial assets and financial 
liabilities held for trading, together with the related interest, expense, costs and dividends. Interest earned while holding 
trading securities and interest incurred on trading liabilities are reported within non-interest revenue.

 (cid:122)

Revenue on investment management contracts

Fees charged for investment management services in conjunction with investment management contracts are 
recognised as revenue over time when the performance obligation is fulfilled. Initial fees that exceed the level of recurring 
fees and relate to the future provision of services are deferred and amortised over the projected period over which 
services will be provided.

 (cid:122) Other

Exchange and securities trading income, from investments and net gains on the sale of investment banking assets, is 
recognised in profit or loss when the amount of revenue from the transaction can be measured reliably. It is probable 
that the economic benefits of the transaction will flow to the group and the costs associated with the transaction or 
service can be measured reliably.

Fair-value gains or losses on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, including derivatives, are included in 
non-interest revenue. These fair-value gains or losses are determined after deducting the interest component, which is 
recognised separately in interest income and expense. Gains or losses on derecognition of any financial assets or financial 
liabilities are included in non-interest revenue.

44 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

B5.1  Net interest income

B5.1.1  Interest and similar income

Home loans (including properties in possession) 
Commercial mortgages 
Finance lease and instalment debtors
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Term and other loans
Government and other securities
Short-term funds and securities

Interest and similar income may be analysed as follows:
– Interest and similar income from financial instruments at amortised cost 
– Interest and similar income from financial instruments at FVOCI
– Interest and similar income from financial instruments at FVTPL 

B5.1.2 Interest expense and similar charges

Deposit and loan accounts
Current and savings accounts
Negotiable certificates of deposit
Other liabilities
Long-term debt instruments

Interest expense and similar charges may be analysed as follows:
– Interest expense and similar charges from financial instruments at amortised cost 
– Interest expense and similar charges from financial instruments at FVTPL 

2018
Rm

 13 452 
 15 427 
 12 772 
 2 448 
 1 635 
 20 429 
 4 334 
 2 242 

 72 739 

 72 125 
 313
 301 

 72 739 

2018
Rm

 27 517 
 906 
 7 950 
 5 323 
 5 078 

 46 774 

 46 774 
–

 46 774 

2017
Rm

 13 334
 15 106
 11 893
 2 305
 1 628
 21 261
 2 959
 2 825

 71 311

 63 791

 7 520

 71 311

2017
Rm

 27 068
 908
 7 520
 5 518
 5 097

 46 111

 40 837
 5 274

 46 111

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B5  Revenue continued
B5.2  Non-interest revenue

Commission and fees income

Administration fees
Card income
Cash-handling fees
Exchange commission
Guarantee income
Insurance commission2
Other commission
Other fees
Service charges

Commission and fees expense

Card income
Insurance commission 
Other commission
Service charges

Insurance income2
Fair-value adjustments (note B5.2.1)

Fair-value adjustments 
Hedged-accounted portfolios
Fair-value adjustments – own debt

Net trading income 

Foreign exchange 
Debt securities 
Equities
Commodities

Private-equity income 

Realised gains, interest and other income
Unrealised losses
Dividends received from unlisted investments

Investment income

Dividends received on investments
Long-term-asset sales

Net sundry income

Rents received
Rental income from properties in possession
Other sundry income

2018
Rm

2017
Rm

 18 109 

 16 799

 549 
 5 638 
 1 025 
 434 
 239 
 742 
 4 015 
 1 425 
 4 042 

(2 584)

(2 054)
 (236)
 (289)
 (5)

 350 
 (4)

 (32)
 28
–

 3 930 

 1 394 
 2 482 
 12 
 42 

 674 

 502 
 (158)
 330 

 17 

 12 
 5 

 392 

 16 
 ¹ 
 376 

 551
 5 500
 950
 366
 224
 709
 3 434
 1 154
 3 911

(2 093)

(1 855)
 (233)
 (3)
 (2)

 555
 105

 (30)
–
 135

 3 426

 1 259
 2 158
 (30)
 39

 683

 413
 (430)
 700

 46

 10
 36

 386

 12
 ¹
 374

¹ 
2 

 Represents amounts less than R1m.

 During 2018 management reclassified certain internal insurance commission allocations earned by Nedbank Retail and Business Banking previously reported 
as part of commission and fee income to insurance income to ensure that the amount is appropriately eliminated against the cost recognised in Nedbank 
Wealth. Comparative figures have been restated accordingly (R184m).

20 884 

 19 907

46 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

B5.2.1 Analysis of fair-value adjustments

Fair-value adjustments can be analysed as follows:

– Held for trading 
– Financial assets designated as FVTPL
– Financial assets mandatorily at fair value
– Financial liabilities designated as FVTPL

B6  Total operating expenses

Staff costs

Remuneration and other staff costs 
Short-term incentives 
Long-term employee benefits (note G1.1.2)¹
Share-based payments expense – employees

Computer processing

Depreciation of computer equipment
Amortisation of computer software
Operating lease charges for computer equipment
Development costs
Other computer processing expenses2

Communication and travel

Depreciation of vehicles
Other communication and travel expenses

Occupation and accommodation

Depreciation of owner-occupied land and buildings
Operating lease charges for land and buildings
Other occupation and accommodation expenses

Marketing and public relations 
Fees and assurances

Auditors’ remuneration

Statutory audit – current year
Non-audit services – other services

Other fees and assurance costs2

Furniture, office equipment and consumables

Depreciation of furniture and other equipment
Operating lease charge for furniture and other equipment
Other office equipment and consumables

BBBEE share-based payments expenses
Other sundries 

2018
Rm

 63 
 (6)
 (61)

 (4)

2018
Rm

 15 288 

 12 503 
 2 385 
 (338)
 738 

 3 918 

 721 
 938 
 334 
 171 
 1 754 

 724 

 3 
 721 

2017
Rm

 (700)
 805

 105 

2017
Rm

 14 562

 11 839
 2 149
 (15)
 589

 3 547

 701
 777
 398
 158
 1 513

 737

 3
 734

 2 127 

 2 076

 390 
 825 
 912 

 1 452 
 3 202 

 157 

 128 
 29 

 381
 781
 914

 1 606
 2 917

 138

 116
 22

 3 045 

 2 779

 562 

 280 
 11 
 271 

 3 
 340 

 526

 234
 12
 280

 2
 219

 27 616 

 26 192

Certain expenses incurred by the company on behalf of subsidiary companies are recovered from subsidiary companies.

1 

Includes contributions to defined-benefit and pension funds and postretirement medical aid funding and any adjustments for defined-benefit obligations 
together with any fair-value adjustments of plan assets held. See note G1.

2  During the year management reclassified interbank fees from other computer processing expenses to other fees and assurance costs to appropriately 

reflect the nature of these expenses. As a result R308m previously included in other computer processing expenses have been reclassified to be included in 
other fees and assurance costs.

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47

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B7  Taxation

Accounting policy

Taxation expense, recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, comprises current and deferred taxation. Current 
or deferred taxation is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in 
which case it is also recognised in equity, and, to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income 
(OCI), in which case it is also recognised in OCI.

Current taxation
Current taxation is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using taxation rates enacted or 
substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to taxation payable in respect of previous years (prior-
period tax paid).

Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Temporary differences are differences 
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their respective taxation bases. 
The amount of deferred taxation provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying 
amount of assets and liabilities, and is measured at the taxation rates (enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting 
date) that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they are reversed.

Deferred taxation is recognised in profit or loss for the period, except to the extent that it relates to a transaction that is 
recognised directly in equity or in OCI, or a business combination that is accounted for as an acquisition. The effect on 
deferred taxation of any changes in taxation rates is recognised in profit or loss for the period, except to the extent that it 
relates to items previously charged or credited directly to equity or OCI.

Deferred taxation liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred taxation assets are 
recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available 
against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred taxation assets are reviewed at each 
reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related taxation benefits will be realised.

Deferred taxation assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current taxation liabilities 
against current taxation assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable 
entity, or on different taxation entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their 
taxation assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

B7.1  Indirect taxation

Value-added taxation¹
Transaction-based taxes

1  Comprises the value-added taxation incurred that is irrecoverable in respect of the making of exempt supplies as 

defined in the Value-Added Tax Act, 89 of 1991.

B7.2 Direct taxation
B7.2.1 Charge for the year

SA normal taxation:
 – Current charge 
 – Capital gains taxation – deferred
 – Deferred taxation 
Foreign taxation

Current and deferred taxation on income
Prior-year (overprovision)/underprovision

Total taxation on income
Taxation on non-trading and capital items

48 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

2018
Rm

 612 
 192 

 804 

 3 723 
 40 
 160 
 83 

 4 006 
 (107)

 3 899 
 (45)

 3 854 

2017
Rm

 655
 203

 858

 3 669
 (45)
 (120)
 107

 3 611
 11

 3 622
 (59)

 3 563

B7.2.2 Taxation rate reconciliation

Standard rate of SA normal taxation
Non-taxable income
Non-deductible expenses
Prior-year overprovision

Effective taxation rate

B7.2.3 Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income

2018
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Debt investments at fair value through OCI (FVOCI) – net change in fair value
Remeasurements on long-term employee benefit assets
Gains on property revaluations

2017
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Fair-value adjustments on available-for-sale assets
Remeasurements on long-term employee benefit assets
Gains on property revaluations

B7.2.4 Future taxation relief

2018
Rm

 28,0 
 (1,7)
 0,7 
 (0,7)

 26,3 

2017
Rm

 28,0
 (3,8)
 0,1

 24,3

Gross

 Taxation 

 Net of
taxation

 70 
 11 
 (480)
 (122)

 (29)
 (19)
 521 
232

 (4)
 135 
 22 

 5 
 (146)
 (71)

70
 7
 (345)
 (100)

 (29)
 (14)
 375
 161

The group has estimated taxation losses of R122m (2017: R337m) that can be set off against future taxable income, of which 
R11m (2017: R117m) has been applied to the deferred taxation balance.

B7.3  Deferred taxation

The analysis of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities is as follows:

Deferred taxation assets
— Deferred taxation assets to be recovered after more than 12 months

Deferred taxation liabilities
— Deferred taxation liabilities to be recovered after more than 12 months

Net deferred taxation liabilities 

The gross movement on the deferred income taxation account, is as follows:
— Balance at the beginning of the year
— Statement of comprehensive income charge
— Tax charge/(credit) relating to components of other comprehensive income
— Tax charge/(credit) directly to equity
— Reclassification between taxation types and categories

Balance at the end of the year

2018
Rm

 40 

 40 

 (224)

 (224)

 (184)

 (314)
 (135)
 153 
 85 
 27 

 (184)

2017
Rm

 37

 37

 (351)

 (351)

 (314)

 (125)
 65
 (212)
 (8)
 (34)

 (314)

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

B7  Taxation continued

B7.3  Deferred taxation continued

The movement in deferred taxation assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of 
balances with the same tax jurisdiction is as follows:

Deferred taxation assets

Balance at 31 December 2016
(Credited)/Charged to the income 
statement
Credited to other comprehensive 
income
Reclassification between taxation types 
and categories

Balance at 31 December 2017
(Credited)/Charged to the income 
statement
Charged to other comprehensive income
Charged/(Credited) directly to equity
Reclassification between taxation types 
and categories

Credit
impairments

1 456

1 456

(106)

124

Deferred

revenue Medical aid

Provisions

Taxation
losses

270

(64)

206

21

186

221

32

(39)

214

(21)
100

(214)

79

501

402

(34)

869

443

(92)

27

1 247

2

32

34

(31)

3

Total

2 450

402

(39)

(34)

2 779

306
100
218

(187)

3 216

Balance at 31 December 2018

1 474

413

 Accel-
erated
asset
allow-
ances 

 Property
revalu-
ations 

 Deferred
acquis-
ition
costs 

 Pension
fund 

 Capital
invest-
ments 

 Share-
based
pay-
ments 

 Available
for sale 

 FVOCI 

 Total

Deferred taxation 
liabilities 

Balance at 
31 December 2016 
(Credited)/Charged to 
the income statement 
(Credited)/Charged to 
other comprehensive 
income 
(Credited)/Charged 
directly to equity 

Balance at 
31 December 2017 
(Credited)/Charged to 
the income statement 
Charged/(Credited) to 
other comprehensive 
income 
Charged/(Credited) 
directly to equity 
Reclassification 
between taxation 
types and categories 

Balance at 
31 December 2018 

 (522)

 (599)

 (499)

 (708)

 (153)

 (93)

 (41)

 (96)

 (52)

 (147)

 2 

 (71)

 (107)

 (45)

 (563)

 (670)

 (595)

 (867)

 (300)

 (136)

 (366)

 (107)

 (42)

 62 

 12 

 (1)

 (3)

 5 

 37 

 38 

 (2 575)

 (337)

 (173)

 (8)

–

 (3 093)

 (441)

 (4)

 53

 22 

 85 

 35 

 214 

 43 

 (38)

 (223)

 (133)

 214

 (929)

 (563)

 (702)

 (660)

 (238)

 (81)

–

 (227)

 (3 400)

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B8  Non-trading and capital items

Accounting policy

Profit from operations before non-trading and capital items

Non-trading and capital items and fair-value adjustments of investment properties are disclosed separately on the face of 
the statement of comprehensive income, being remeasurements excluded from the calculation of headline earnings in 
accordance with the guidance contained in SAICA Circular 4/2018: Headline Earnings. The principal items that will be 
included under these measures are gains and losses on sale of subsidiaries and available-for-sale financial assets, gains and 
losses on sale of property and equipment, impairment of property, equipment and intangible assets and fair-value 
adjustments of investment properties.

Rm

Profit attributable to ordinary and preference equity holders 
Non-trading and capital items 

IAS 16 loss on disposal of property and equipment 
IAS 36 impairment of property, equipment and intangible assets 

Headline earnings

2018

2017

 Gross 

 164 

 29 
 135 

 Net of
taxation 

 10 765 
 119 

 22 
 97 

 10 884 

 Gross 

 Net of
taxation

 210 

 47 
 163 

 11 160
 151

 35
 116

 11 311

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION C: CORE BANKING ASSETS

Accounting policy

Refer to Section H: Financial instruments for the group’s accounting policies regarding financial assets and liabilities.

C1  Loans and advances

The group extends advances to individuals and to the corporate, commercial and public sectors. Advances made to individuals 
are mostly in the form of mortgages, instalment credit, overdrafts, personal loans and credit card borrowings.

C1.1  Categories of loans and advances

Mortgage loans 

Home loans 
Commercial mortgages 

Net finance lease and instalment debtors (note C1.4) 

Gross investment
Unearned finance charges

Credit cards
Other loans and advances

Properties in possession
Overdrafts
Personal loans
Term and other loans1
Overnight loans
Foreign client lending
Preference shares and debentures
Factoring accounts
Deposits placed under reverse repurchase agreements
Fair-value hedge-accounted portfolios

Impairment of loans and advances (note C2)

Comprises:

– Loans and advances to clients
– Loans and advances to banks

2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm

2017
Rm
(IAS 39)
(Restated)¹

 307 741 

 297 851 

 143 586 
 164 155 

 138 441 
 159 410 

 118 089 

 108 920 

 153 099 
 (35 010)

 16 501 
 297 994 

 91 
 18 581 
 20 005 
 205 065 
 13 864 
 10 614 
 15 153 
 5 815 
 8 758 
 48 

 140 245 
 (31 325)

 15 719 
 284 609 

 99 
 15 827 
 18 125 
 168 301 
 20 426 
 20 596 
 18 494 
 5 461 
 17 280

 740 325 
 (14 533)

 707 099 
 (11 355)

 725 792 

 695 744 

 729 430 
 10 895 

 689 435 
 17 664 

 740 325 

 707 099 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications. The balances previously presented as other term loans, other loans and remittances 

in transit have been aggregated in term and other loans.

52 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

C1.2  Sectoral analysis

Individuals
Financial services, insurance and real estate1
Banks
Manufacturing
Building and property development
Transport, storage and communication
Retailers, catering and accommodation
Wholesale and trade
Mining and quarrying
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Government and public sector
Other services 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

C1.3 Geographical analysis

SA1
Rest of Africa
Europe
Asia
United States of America
Other 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

C1.4  Net finance lease and instalment debtors

2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm

 265 435 
 239 842 
 10 895 
 58 863 
 8 771 
 31 025 
 7 180 
 27 528 
 29 009 
 7 468 
 11 081 
 43 228 

2017
Rm
IAS 39)
(Restated)¹

 248 661
 210 689
 17 664
 54 840
 8 054
 32 413
 9 001
 26 785
 21 921
 4 892
 11 034
 61 145

 740 325 

 707 099

 693 363 
 17 282 
 23 198 
 4 828 
 537 
 1 117 

 676 199
 9 146
 17 260
 3 746
 250
 498

 740 325 

 707 099

Rm

No later than one year
Later than one year and no later than 
five years
Later than five years

2018 (IFRS 9)

Unearned
finance
charges

Gross

2017 (IAS 39)

Unearned
finance
charges

 Net

Net

Gross

 32 501 

 (7 485)

 25 016 

 31 944 

 (7 097)

 24 847

 102 526 
 18 072 

 (23 390)
 (4 135)

 79 136 
 13 937 

 94 126 
 14 175 

 (21 047)
 (3 181)

 73 079
 10 994

 153 099 

 (35 010)

 118 089 

 140 245 

 (31 325)

 108 920

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53

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C1  Loans and advances continued

C1.5  Classification of loans and advances

The following table represents loans and advances at amortised cost and FVOCI (debt):

Rm

Mortgage loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Credit cards
Properties in possession
Overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans1
Overnight loans
Preference shares and debentures
Factoring accounts
Deposits placed under reverse repurchase agreements
Fair-value hedge-accounted portfolios

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications. The balances previously presented as 

term loans and other loans to clients have been aggregated in personal, term and other loans.

Defaulted loans and advances – not impaired
Stage 3/Defaulted loans and advances – impaired

Total

2018
(IFRS 9)

 303 331 
 118 089 
 16 501 
 91 
 18 581 
 225 251 
 13 864 
 15 153 
 5 815 
–
 55 

 716 731 

2017
(IAS 39)
(Restated)¹

 297 851 
 108 920 
 15 719 
 99 
 15 827 
 207 022 
 20 426 
 18 494 
 5 461 
 17 280 
–

 707 099 

54 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Subject to
12-month
expected
credit
losses (stage 1)

2018
(IFRS 9)

 258 863 
 96 941 
 13 294 

 14 542 
 205 756 
 13 090 
 14 658 
 5 611 

 55

Neither
past due
nor impaired

2017
(IAS 39)
(Restated)¹

 279 791 
 98 951 
 13 029 

 14 321 
 201 315 
 20 426 
 18 494 
 5 208 
 17 280

Subject to
lifetime
expected
credit losses
(stage 2) – not
credit-impaired

Subject to
lifetime
expected
credit losses
(stage 3) – not
credit-impaired

Past due
but not
individually
impaired

Defaulted

2018
(IFRS 9)

 35 041 
 16 310 
 1 415 

 3 091 
 14 237 
 774
 142 
 154 

2017
(IAS 39)

2018
(IFRS 9)

2017
(IAS 39)

 9 955 
 6 246 
 1 233 

 715 
 1 785 

 194 

 9 427 
 4 838 
 1 792 
 91 
 948 
 5 258 

 353
 50 

 8 105
 3 723
 1 457
 99
 791
 3 922

 59

 622 810 

 668 815 

 71 164 

 20 128 

 22 757 

 18 156

 22 757 

 22 757 

 815
 17 341

 18 156

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C1  Loans and advances continued

C1.6  Credit quality of loans and advances

Rm

Subject to 12-month expected credit losses (stage 1) (IFRS 9)/
Neither past due nor impaired (IAS 39)

Mortgage loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans3
Overnight loans
Preference shares and debentures 
Factoring accounts
Deposits placed under reverse repurchase agreements
Fair-value hedge-accounted portfolios

Subject to lifetime expected credit losses (stage 2) – not 
credit-impaired (IFRS 9)/Past due but not individually 
impaired (IAS 39)

Mortgage loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans3
Overnight loans
Preference shares and debentures 
Factoring accounts

622 810

258 863
96 941
13 294
14 542
205 756
13 090
14 658
5 611
–
55

71 164

35 041
16 310
1 415
3 091
14 237
774
142
154

Total

NGR 1—12

2018

 (Restated)¹ 

2018

 (Restated)¹

2017

2017

668 815

277 581

294 486

279 791
98 951
13 029
14 321
201 315
20 426
18 494
5 208
17 280
–

20 128

9 955
6 246
1 233
715
1 785
–
–
194

93 071
3 859
1 705
3 821
153 919
9 838
9 990
1 378

8 482

2 891
46
1
149
4 778
538
79

112 884
3 390
1 640
3 600
123 949
17 299
15 674
616
15 434

57

48

8

1

–

Subject to lifetime expected credit losses (stage 3) – 
credit-impaired (IFRS 9)/Defaulted (IAS 39)

22 757

18 156

–

Mortgage loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Credit cards
Properties in possession
Overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans3
Preference shares and debentures
Factoring accounts

9 427
4 838
1 792
91
948
5 258
353
50

8 105
3 723
1 457
99
791
3 922
–
59

Total credit quality of loans and advances

716 731

707 099

286 063

294 543

Provision for impairment of off-balance-sheet items4

Subject to 12-month expected credit losses (stage 1) 
(IFRS 9)
Subject to lifetime expected credit losses (stage 2) – 
not credit-impaired (IFRS 9)
Subject to lifetime expected credit losses (stage 3) – 
credit-impaired (IFRS 9)

201

82

57

62

–

–

–

–

–

26

20

6

Total credit quality

716 932

707 099

286 089

294 543

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.
2  Loans and advances in this category do not have assigned AIRB ratings.
3  The balances previously presented as term loans and other loans to clients have been aggregated in personal, term and other loans.
4  Provision for impairment of off-balance-sheet items includes the ECL allowance recognised with respect to financial guarantees and loan commitments 

(R166m), credit balances and zero balances of the various loans and advances products.

The group uses a master rating scale for measuring credit risk, which measures borrower risk excluding the effect of collateral 
and any credit mitigation (ie probability of default only). The comprehensive probability-of-default rating scale, which is 
mapped to default probabilities and external rating agency scales, enables the group to measure credit risk consistently and 
accurately across its entire portfolio. A brief explanation of the scale follows:

NGR 1–12: Represents borrowers who demonstrate a strong capacity to meet financial obligations, and who have a negligible 
or low probability of default. This category comprises, but is not limited to, the group’s large corporate clients, including 
financial institutions, parastatals and other government-related institutions.

56 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

NGR 13—20

NGR 21—25

NP1—NP3

Unrated2

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

22 316

35 063

–

314 867

158 653
81 214
8 216
10 466
45 926
2 956
998
4 592
1 846

2 238

1 615
282
107
44
190

322 393

159 741
88 548
8 567
10 541
43 087
3 082
4 668
4 159

26 056

12 260
5 407
132
2 103
5 852
196
63
43

–

–

6 031
4 533
3 022
180
8 473
3

74

36 626

19 890
10 857
1 282
839
3 607
40

111

–

348 449

317 105

58 942

87

49

38

–

26

13

13

8 252
14 347
3 173
255
8 933
103

17 750

8 292
5 900
1 099
671
1 594

194

–

52 813

–

–

22 714

9 384
4 838
1 792
91
948
5 258
353
50

22 714

62

62

2

2

83

64
19

17 819

7 836
3 723
1 457
31
791
3 922

59

17 904

–

520

20
1

277
167

–
55

–

43

43

24 397

22 507
68
1 822

–

337

269

68

563

–

24 734

–

348 536

317 105

58 968

52 813

22 776

17 904

563

24 734

NGR 13–20: Represents borrowers who demonstrate a satisfactory ability to make payments and who have a low or moderate 
probability of default. This category comprises, but is not limited to, small and medium-sized businesses, medium-sized 
corporate clients and individuals.

NGR 21–25: Represents borrowers who are of higher risk. This category comprises higher-risk individuals or small businesses, as 
well as borrowers that were rated higher on inception, but have since migrated down the rating scale as a result of poor 
financial performance. However, the borrower has not defaulted and is continuing to make repayments.

NP 1–3: Represents clients who have defaulted. Refer to note C2.6 for the group’s definition of ‘default’.

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57

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments
Credit risk

Credit risk arises from lending and other financing activities that constitute the group’s core business and is managed across 
the group in terms of its board-approved Group Credit Risk Monitoring Framework (GCRMF). This framework covers the 
macrostructures for credit risk management and incorporates selected excerpts from the group credit policy, credit approval 
mandates, credit risk monitoring and governance structures. It is a key component of the group’s ERMF, Capital Management 
and RAF, and it is reviewed on a quarterly basis.

The GCRMF includes the two AIRB Approach technical forums (ie wholesale and retail) and the ad hoc Group Credit Ratings 
Committee, which reports into the Group Credit Committee (GCC). Also included is the Large-exposure Approval Committee 
(LEAC), whose function is the approval of credit applications in excess of the large-exposure threshold imposed by the Banks 
Act, 94 of 1990.

The GCC also acts as the designated committee appointed by the board to monitor, challenge and ultimately approve all 
material aspects of the group’s AIRB rating and risk estimation systems and processes. The current membership includes seven 
non-executive directors and three executive directors. The board and the GCC are required by the banking regulations to have 
a general understanding of the AIRB system and the related reports. The GCC also needs to ensure the independence of Group 
Credit Risk Monitoring (GCRM), which includes the Credit Model Validation Unit (CMVU) and Model Risk Management (MRM), 
from the business units originating the credit in the bank.

GCRM monitors the business units’ credit portfolios, risk procedures, policies and credit standards, maintains the Group Credit 
Risk Framework and validates AIRB credit models. GCRM reports to executive management, cluster credit committees and 
ultimately the board’s GCC on a regular basis.

Additionally, GCRM ensures consistency in the rating processes, and has ultimate responsibility for independent credit model 
validation through the CMVU, the group’s independent risk control unit, as per the banking regulations. GCRM and Group 
Credit Portfolio Management (GCPM) champion the Basel III AIRB methodology across the group.

KEY ASSUMPTIONS CONCERNING THE FUTURE AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION

Allowances for loan impairment and other credit risk provisions

Allowances for loan impairment represent management’s estimate of the losses incurred in the loan portfolios at the 
reporting date.

The group assesses its loan portfolios for impairment at each reporting date. In determining whether an impairment loss 
should be recorded in the statement of comprehensive income the group makes judgements as to whether there is 
observable data indicating a measurable decrease in the estimated future cashflows from a portfolio of loans before the 
decrease can be allocated to an individual loan in that portfolio. Estimates are made of the duration between the 
occurrence of a loss event and the identification of a loss on an individual basis. The impairment for performing loans is 
calculated on a portfolio basis, based on historical loss ratios, adjusted for national and industry-specific economic 
conditions and other indicators present at the reporting date that correlate with defaults on the portfolio. These include 
early arrears and other indicators of potential default, such as changes in macroeconomic conditions and legislation 
affecting credit recovery. These annual loss ratios are applied to loan balances in the portfolio and scaled to the estimated-
loss emergence period.

Within the Nedbank Retail and Business Banking and Nedbank Wealth portfolios, which comprise large numbers of small 
homogeneous assets with similar risk characteristics where credit-scoring techniques are generally used, statistical 
techniques are used to calculate impairment allowances on the portfolio, based on historical recovery rates and assumed 
emergence periods. These statistical analyses use, as primary inputs, the extent to which accounts in the portfolio are in 
arrears and historical information on the eventual losses encountered from such delinquent portfolios. There are many such 
models in use, each tailored to a product, line of business or client category.

Judgement and knowledge are needed in selecting the statistical methods to be used when the models are developed or 
revised. Overlays may be applied to model outputs to cater for additional factors and the valuation of these overlays can 
be subjective. The impairment allowance reflected in the financial statements for these portfolios is considered to be 
reasonable and supportable.

IFRS 9 outlines a three-stage model for impairment based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition, as 
summarised below:

 (cid:122) A financial instrument that is not credit-impaired on initial recognition is classified as stage 1 and has its credit continuously 

monitored by the group.

 (cid:122) Where a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition is identified, the financial instrument is moved to stage 2, 
but not yet deemed to be credit-impaired. Note C2.5 describes how the group determines when a significant increase in 
credit risk has occurred.

 (cid:122) Where the financial instrument is credit-impaired, the financial instrument is moved to stage 3. Note C2.6 describes how 

the group defines ‘credit-impaired’ and ‘default’.

 (cid:122) Financial instruments in stage 1 have their ECLs measured at an amount equal to the portion of lifetime ECLs that result 

from default events possible within the next 12 months. Instruments at stages 2 and 3 have their ECLs measured based on 
ECLs on a lifetime basis. Refer to note C2.8 for a description of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques used in 
measuring the ECLs.

58 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 (cid:122) A pervasive concept in measuring the ECL in accordance with IFRS 9 is that forward-looking information should be 

considered. Note C2.7 includes an explanation of how the group has incorporated this in the ECL models. 

 (cid:122) Purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets are those financial assets that are credit-impaired on initial 

recognition. Their ECLs are measured on a lifetime basis.

For individually significant loans with larger exposures impairment allowances are calculated on an individual basis and all 
relevant considerations that have a bearing on the expected future cashflows are taken into account, for example, the 
business prospects for the client, the realisable value of collateral, the group’s position relative to other claimants, the 
reliability of client information and the likely cost and duration of the workout process. The level of the impairment 
allowance is the difference between the value of the discounted expected future cashflows (discounted at the loan’s 
original effective interest rate) and its carrying amount. Subjective judgements are made in the calculation of future 
cashflows. Furthermore, judgements change with time as new information becomes available or as workout strategies 
evolve, resulting in frequent revisions to the impairment allowance as individual decisions are taken. Changes in these 
estimates would result in a change in the allowances and have a direct impact on the impairments charge.

C2.1  Movement in impairments on financial instruments

Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Stage 1 ECL allowance
Stage 2 ECL allowance
Stage 3 ECL allowance

Statement of comprehensive income charge net of recoveries

Stage 1 ECL allowance
Stage 2 ECL allowance
Stage 3 ECL allowance

Adjusted for:

– Recoveries
– Interest in suspense
– Amounts written off/Other transfers

Closing balance

Stage 1 ECL allowance
Stage 2 ECL allowance
Stage 3 ECL allowance

Split by measurement category

Loans and advances
Loans and advances at FVOCI
Non-loans and advances
Off-balance-sheet allowance

2018
(IFRS 9)

 13 579

 2 595
 3 761
 7 223

 3 547

 79
 (46)
 3 514

 (2 249)

 1 229
 434
 (3 912)

 14 877

 2 654
 3 527
 8 696

 14 877

 14 533
 122
 21
 201

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59

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.2 Impairments on loans and advances by classification

Total impairment – 2018 (IFRS 9)

Home loans
Commercial mortgages
Properties in possession
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Preference shares and debentures
Overnight loans
Factoring accounts
Trade, other bills and banker’s acceptances
Financial guarantees and loan commitments

 Balance
at the
beginning
of the year 
 Rm 

 Impairments
charge/
(release) 
 Rm 

 Amounts
written off
against the
impairment/
Other
transfers 
 Rm 

 2 269 
 834 
 28 
 2 174 
 692 
 4 176 
 3 002 
 79 
 115 
 30 
 2 
 157 

 239 
 95 
 (8)
 1 097 
 174 
 1 690 
 1 915 

 (82)
 1 

 7 

 (322)
 38 
 (2)
 (855)
 (123)
 (1 811)
 (679)
 (77)
 7 
 (9)
 (1)
 2 

 Total
 Rm

 2 188
 967
 18
 2 416
 743
 4 055
 4 238
 2
 40
 22
 1
 166

 13 558 

 5 128 

 (3 832)

 14 856

The total of R14 856m includes the ECL relating to loans and advances at amortised cost (R14 533m), loans and advances at 
FVOCI (R122m) and off-balance-sheet items (R201m).

Total impairment – 2017 (IAS 39)

Home loans
Commercial mortgages
Properties in possession
Credit cards
Overdrafts
Other loans to clients
Net finance lease and instalment debtors 
Preference shares and debentures
Trade, other bills and bankers’ acceptances

Impairment of loans and advances

 1 987 
 966 
 33 
 1 308 
 555 
 4 599 
 2 313 
 52 
 1 

 11 814 

 71 
 (64)
 (33)
 1 002 
 253 
 1 243 
 1 564 
 160 
 42 

 4 238 

 (371)
 (94)
 24 
 (931)
 (159)
 (1 741)
 (1 428)

 3 

 1 687
 808
 24
 1 379
 649
 4 101
 2 449
 212
 46

 (4 697)

 11 355

60 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Total impairment

 2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm 

 2017
(IAS 39)
Rm 

Stage 1:
12-month
ECL
allowance
 2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm

Stage 2:
Lifetime ECL
allowance
(not credit-
impaired)
 2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm

Stage 3:
Lifetime ECL
allowance
(credit-
impaired)
 2018
(IFRS 9)
Rm 

Portfolio
impairment
 2017
(IAS 39)
Rm 

Specific
impairment
 2017
(IAS 39)
Rm

 11 693 

 7 695 

 1 812 

 2 626 

 2 485 

 7 255 

 5 210

 1 387 
 519 

 1 038 
 598 

 192 

 138 

 20 
 181 
 78 

 193 

 71 
 384 

 124 

 629 

 207 
 131 
 216 

 101 

 30 
 586 

 354 
 109 

 20 

 25 

 11 
 80 
 55 

 41 

 14 
 112 

 495 
 142 

 39 

 82 

 9 
 36 
 12 

 18 

 10 
 37 

 772 
 385 

 78 

 591 

 29 
 88 
 114 

 35 

 17 
 156 

 538 
 268 

 133 

 31 

 65 
 11 

 134 

 47 
 235 

 266
 213

 46

 38

 178
 43
 102

 66

 13
 430

 14 856 

 11 355 

 2 633 

 3 506 

 4 750 

 8 717 

 6 605

14 705
 118 
 24 
4

 5 

 14 856 

 11 053 
 186 
 100 
 3 
 7
 6 

 11 355 

 3 430 
 67 
 9 

 2 563 
 51 
 11 
 4 

 4 

 4 541 
 93 
 100 
3
7
 6 

 8 712 

 6 512
 93

 4

 1

 2 633 

 3 506 

 4 750 

 8 717 

 6 605

C2.3 Sectoral analysis
Individuals
Financial services, 
insurance and real estate
Manufacturing
Building and property 
development
Transport, storage and 
communication
Retailers, catering and 
accommodation
Wholesale and trade
Mining and quarrying
Agriculture, forestry and 
fishing
Government and public 
sector
Other services

C2.4 Geographical analysis

SA
Other African countries
Europe
Asia
United States of America
Other

C2.5  Assessment of significant increase in credit risk (SICR) (stage 2)

Stage 2 is comprised of all performing financial instruments that have experienced a significant increase in credit risk since 
initial recognition. The group recognises lifetime ECLs for stage 2 financial instruments. In subsequent reporting periods, if the 
credit risk of the financial instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial 
recognition, the group reverts to recognising 12 months of ECLs as the financial instrument has migrated back to stage 1.

At each reporting date the group assesses whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk for exposures since initial 
recognition by comparing the probability of default (PD), over the remaining expected life, at the reporting date with that on 
the date of initial recognition. The assessment considers borrower-specific quantitative and qualitative information, and the 
impact of forward-looking macroeconomic factors.

The assessment is performed monthly and the following factors are considered:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Established thresholds for SICR are based on a percentage change in lifetime PD relative to initial recognition.

A set of portfolio-specific qualitative criteria that are indicative of a significant increase in credit risk are used to supplement 
the lifetime PD comparison.

Instruments that are more than 30 days past due are generally considered to have experienced a significant increase in 
credit risk.

The group has not used the low-credit-risk exemption for any financial instruments in the year ended 31 December 2018.

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61

 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.6 Definition of ‘default’

For the purposes of determining ECLs under IFRS 9 defaulted loans and advances (DLAA) cover credit facilities that have 
triggered default as defined by SA banking regulations. For retail portfolios this is product-centred, and a default would be 
specific to a borrower account. This also applies to specialised lending exposures. For all other portfolios it is client- or 
borrower-centred, meaning that, should any transaction within a borrowing group default, all credit exposures to the borrower 
would be treated as having defaulted.

The group considers that default has occurred and classifies the financial asset as impaired when it is more than 90 days past 
due or one or more events have occurred after the date of initial recognition of the instrument that have a negative impact on 
the estimated future cashflows of the instrument. This includes, but is not limited to, events that indicate the borrower is 
experiencing financial difficulty, there is default or delinquency in interest or principal payments and/or there is a high 
probability of the borrower entering a business rescue or liquidation process.

‘Default’ and ‘credit-impaired’ are mutually inclusive and the same definition applies to both terms. When a financial asset 
has been identified as defaulted/credit-impaired, the stage 3 ECLs are measured as the difference between the asset’s gross 
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cashflows discounted at the instrument’s original effective 
interest rate.

C2.7  Forward-looking information incorporated in the ECL models

To account for forward-looking information the ECL input parameters (PD, LGD and EAD) are modelled on a segment level 
considering macroeconomic drivers. Most portfolios are linked to macroeconomic drivers such as the prime rate, GDP growth, 
household debt to income and credit growth.

The incorporation of forward-looking information into the ECL models allows for a range of possible macroeconomic outcomes 
to capture any non-linearities. The parameter inputs used to estimate the ECL are modelled on four macroeconomic scenarios: 
base (expected), positive, mild stress and high stress. Scenarios are provided by Nedbank Group Economic Unit and incorporate 
historical trends, statistical models and expert judgement. The macroeconomic scenarios are updated quarterly, with the 
option of an out-of-cycle update based on significant macroeconomic events impacting our macroeconomic forecasts. There is 
a robust internal governance process to review and approve the forecast macroeconomic factors, which includes approval by a 
board committee.

The ECL under each macroeconomic scenario is the product of the PD, LGD and EAD for that specific scenario. The final 
estimate for the ECL at each future reporting date is calculated to reflect an unbiased and probability-weighted amount, with 
the scenario weights estimated based on the likelihood of occurrence. The probability-weighted PD, as applied in the 
calculation of ECL at reporting date, is also used in the assessment of SICR.

The ranges for macroeconomic variables are determined by using the annual average forecast over the three-year period per 
scenario.

1 January 2018

31 December 2018

Macroeconomic variable (%)

2019

2020

2021

2019

2020

2021

Prime interest rate
Gross domestic product
Consumer price inflation
Household debt to income

9,8–10,8
(0,3)–1,4
4,5–6,5
71,4–73,4

9,7–11,3
0,7–2,5
4,5–7,1
72,1–75,3

10,2–10,9
1,1–2,4
4,7–6,1
73,4–77,7

9,9–11,0
(0,6)–2,7
3,3–5,9
70,4–74,1

10,4–11,3 
0,7–2,6 
4,1–6,4 
72,4–76,3 

 10,5–11,7
 1,0–2,4
 4,5–6,3
 74,1–78,1

The macroeconomic factors beyond the forecast three-year period equate to a long-run average expectation.

C2.8 Measuring ECL – Explanation of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques

The impairment calculations under IFRS 9 require the recognition of credit losses based on forward-looking ECL. Dependent on 
whether the financial instrument has shown an SICR since initial recognition, either a 12-month (stage 1) or a lifetime (stage 2) 
ECL is recognised. A stage 1 ECL results from a default event that is possible within 12 months, whereas a stage 2 ECL includes 
a lifetime ECL that results from a possible default event over the remaining life of the financial instrument. The ECL is 
calculated as the product of the core model components: PD, LGD and EAD.

For portfolios with adequate historical information, the modelling parameters are calculated on a segment level and forward-
looking information is incorporated. The ECL is estimated for each individual account. Out-of-model adjustments can be made 
to account for any additional client or portfolio information not captured in the model, which are typically temporary in nature. 
For portfolios where the abovementioned approach is not possible due to a lack of sufficient data, a simplified approach is 
followed to estimate ECL.

The ECL is discounted back from the point of default using the effective interest rate (EIR), or a reasonable estimate thereof, 
to arrive at the ECL at reporting date.

62 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

C2.9  Scenario analysis

The most significant macroeconomic variables for the group have been weighted and stressed against the final weighted ECL. 
The different scenarios are a weighting of the different macroeconomic scenarios (for example unemployment, interest rate 
and gross domestic product). These are determined by Nedbank Group Economic Unit and reviewed quarterly to incorporate 
any changes in the macroeconomic environment. When product lines do not have any sensitivity to macroeconomic weightings, 
the group will use the weighted ECL for all the scenarios.

Rm

2018 (IFRS 9)
Weighted economics
Base
Mild
High
Positive

C2.10  Credit risk exposure

Difference
to weighted
economic
scenario

Percentage
difference
to weighted
economic
scenario

 (133)
31
 610 
 (485)

(0,9%)
0,2%
4,1%
(3,3%)

Total ECL
allowance

 14 856
 14 723 
 14 887 
 15 466 
 14 371 

The group uses a master rating scale for measuring credit risk, which measures borrower risk excluding the effect of collateral 
and any credit mitigation (ie PD only). The comprehensive PD rating scale, which is mapped to default probabilities and 
external rating agency scales, enables the group to measure credit risk consistently and accurately across its entire portfolio. 
A brief explanation of the scale follows:

NGR 1–12: Represents borrowers who demonstrate a strong capacity to meet financial obligations, and who have a negligible 
or low probability of default. This category comprises, but is not limited to, the group’s large corporate clients, including 
financial institutions, parastatals and other government-related institutions.

NGR 13–20: Represents borrowers who demonstrate a satisfactory ability to make payments and who have a low or moderate 
probability of default. This category comprises, but is not limited to, small and medium businesses, medium-sized corporate 
clients and individuals.

NGR 21–25: Represents borrowers who are of higher risk. This category comprises higher-risk individuals or small businesses, 
as well as borrowers that were rated higher on inception but have since migrated down the rating scale as a result of poor 
financial performance. However, the borrower has not defaulted and is continuing to make repayments.

NP 1–3: Represents clients who have defaulted. Refer to note C2.6 for the group’s definition of ‘default’.

Maximum exposure to credit risk – Financial instruments not subject to impairment

2018 (IFRS 9)
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances
Investment securities 

Maximum
exposure to
credit risk1

 36 344
 22 412
 28 495
 23 596
 6 787

 117 634

1  This amount excludes the impact of any collateral held or credit enhancements.

Credit-impaired financial assets and related collateral held to mitigate potential losses are disclosed below:

Collateral held as security and other credit enhancements relating 
to credit-impaired financial assets 
Rm

Gross
exposure

Impairment
allowance

Carrying
amount

Fair value
of collateral
held

2018 (IFRS 9)
Home loans
Commercial mortgages
Properties in possession
Credit cards and overdrafts
Personal, term and other loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Preference shares and debentures
Factoring accounts

 6 518 
 2 909 
 91 
 2 740 
 5 256 
 4 839 
 354 
 50 

 1 364 
 433 
 18 
 1 913 
 2 429 
 2 492 

 8 

 5 154 
 2 476 
 73 
 827 
 2 827 
 2 347 
 354 
 42 

 9 667
 2 725
 106
 291
 702
 3 573
 375
 51

 22 757 

 8 657 

 14 100 

 17 490

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63

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.10 Credit risk exposure continued

The following table discloses the distribution of loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of credit-impaired financial assets:

LTV distribution
Rm

2018 (IFRS 9)
Lower than 50%
50% to 75%
76% to 100%
Higher than 100%

Total

C2.11  Loss allowance

Reconciliation of loss allowance relating to financial assets subsequently measured at amortised cost (IFRS 9)

The following table presents a reconciliation from the opening balance to the closing balance of the loss allowance, and how 
significant changes in the gross carrying amount of financial instruments contributed to changes in the loss allowance:

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross
carrying
amount

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 582 593 
 156 921 

 2 572 
 2 062 

 (92 942)
 21 461 
 (42 410)
 (8 722)
 (147)

 616 754 
 6 002 

 622 756 

 2 393 
 221 
 (1 860)
 (2 800)
 42 

 2 630 
 (28)

 580 079 
 154 947 
–
–
 (95 378)
 21 240 
 (40 580)
 (5 939)
 (189)

 614 180 
 6 030 

 2 602 

 620 210 

Loans and advances
Rm

2018
Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets derecognised (excluding writeoffs)
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances (refer to note C2.2)
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

64 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Gross carrying amount of credit-impaired financial assets

Home
loans

Commercial
mortgages

Properties in
possession

Credit
cards and
overdrafts

 748 
 1 271 
 3 382 
 1 117 

 6 518 

 205 
 1 192 
 1 405 
 107 

 2 909 

 1 

 27 
 63 

 91 

 1 999 
 636 
 7 
 98 

 2 740 

Term
loans

 5 082 
 233 
 3 
 79 

 5 397 

Net
finance
lease and
instalment
debtors

Preference
shares
and
debentures

Other
loans to
clients

Factoring
accounts

 147 
 5 
 24 

 176 

 92
 208
 913 
 3 626 

 4 839 

 354

 354 

 50

 50

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross
carrying
amount

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross
carrying
amount

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 75 861 

 3 760 

 (22 505)
 (20 030)
 45 544 
 (7 719)

 71 151 
 12 

 71 163 

 (346)
 (189)
 2 164 
 (1 883)
 1 

 3 507 
 (8)

 3 499 

 72 163 
–
–
–
 (22 193)
 (19 841)
 43 410 
 (5 846)
 (1)

 67 692 
 20 

 67 712 

 18 388 

 7 226 

 (3 171)
 (4 640)
 (1 431)
 (3 133)
 16 440 
 255 

 22 708 
 49 

 22 757 

 (3 137)
 281 
 (31)
 (303)
 4 683 

 8 719 
 (1)

 8 718 

 11 199 
–
–
 (35)
 (4 922)
 (1 400)
 (2 830)
 11 784 
 255 

 14 051 
 50 

Gross
carrying
amount

 676 842 
 156 921 
–
 (3 171)
 (120 087)
–
 1 
 (1)
 108 

 710 613 
 6 063 

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 13 558 
 2 062 
–
 (3 137)
 2 328 
 1 
 1 
–
 43 

 14 856 
 (37)

 663 441
 154 947
–
 (35)
 (122 493)
 (1)
–
 (1)
 65

 695 923
 6 100

 14 101 

 716 676 

 14 819 

 702 023

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 65

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.11 Loss allowance continued

Changes in model and macroeconomic factors1

Change in macroeconomic factors
Model reground

1  Represents the change in the allowance related to changes in risk, including changes to macroeconomic factors, level risk, associated parameters, 

and models as reflected in the closing balance.

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross
carrying
amount

 117 166 
 9 730 

 (2 463)
 5 752 
 (6 997)
 (1 601)

 121 587 
 134 

 121 721 

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 262 
 56 

 325 
 18 
 (205)
 (240)

 216 
 (1)

 215 

 116 904 
 9 674 
–
 (2 788)
 5 734 
 (6 792)
 (1 361)
–

 121 371 
 135 

 121 506 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 144 170 
 37 765 

 (32 184)
 7 482 
 (19 141)
 (849)
 (100)

 137 143 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 308 
 152 

 (110)
 104 
 (58)
 (95)

 301 

 143 862 
 37 613 
 – 
 – 
 (32 074)
 7 378 
 (19 083)
 (754)
 (100)

 136 842 
 – 

 137 143 

 301 

 136 842 

Home loans
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Commercial mortgages 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets derecognised (excluding writeoffs)
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

66 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Subject 
to 12-month 
ECL

Subject
 to lifetime 
ECL

Subject 
to lifetime 
ECL – excluding 
purchased/ 
originated 
credit-impaired

Subject 
to lifetime 
ECL – purchased/ 
originated 
credit-impaired

 (12)
 161

 18 

 2

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross
carrying
amount

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

Gross
carrying
amount

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 14 557 

 615 

 (856)
 (5 104)
 8 531 
 (1 785)

 15 343 
 4 

 15 347 

 (30)
 (13)
 307 
 (271)

 608 

 608 

 13 942 
–
–
 (826)
 (5 091)
 8 224 
 (1 514)
–

 14 735 
 4 

 14 739 

 6 577 

 1 392 

 (274)
 (1 009)
 (648)
 (1 533)
 3 386 
 8 

 6 507 
 11 

 6 518 

 (258)
 (173)
 (5)
 (103)
 511 

 1 364 

 1 364 

 5 185 
–
 (16)
 (836)
 (643)
 (1 430)
 2 875 
 8 

 5 143 
 11 

 5 154 

Gross
carrying
amount

 138 300 
 9 730 
 (274)
 (4 328)
–
 1 
–
 8 

 143 437 
 149 

 143 586 

Allowance
for ECL

Amortised
cost

 2 269 
 56 
 (258)
 122 
–
 (1)
–
–

 2 188 
 (1)

 2 187 

 136 031
 9 674
 (16)
 (4 450)
–
 2
–
 8

 141 249
 150

 141 399

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 11 799 

 208 

 (2 778)
 (7 087)
 19 382 
 (1 623)

 177 
 (89)
 60 
 (123)

 19 693 

 233 

 19 693 

 233 

 11 591 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (2 955)
 (6 998)
 19 322 
 (1 500)
 – 

 19 460 
 – 

 19 460 

 1 806 

 318 

 (10)
 (722)
 (395)
 (242)
 2 472 

 (27)
 (59)
 (15)
 (2)
 218 

 2 909 

 433 

 2 909 

 433 

 1 488 
 – 
 – 
 17 
 (663)
 (380)
 (240)
 2 254 
 – 

 2 476 
 – 

 2 476 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 157 775 
 37 765 
 – 
 (10)
 (35 684)
 – 
 (1)
 – 
 (100)

 159 745 
 – 

 159 745 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 834 
 152 
 – 
 (27)
 8 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 967 
 – 

 967 

 156 941
 37 613
 –
 17
 (35 692)
 –
 (1)
 –
 (100)

 158 778
 –

 158 778

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

67

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2 
C2.11 Loss allowance continued 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 1 

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 2 

 (2)

 – 

 – 

 (2)
 1 
 – 
 2 
 (1)

 – 
 – 

 – 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 19 190 
 3 341 

 2 484 
 918 
 (2 787)
 (1 180)

 21 966 
 5 868 

 27 834 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 525 
 118 

 1 092 
 37 
 (467)
 (735)

 570 
 (27)

 543 

 18 665 
 3 223 
 – 
 1 392 
 881 
 (2 320)
 (445)
 – 

 21 396 
 5 895 

 27 291 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 173 505 
 48 829 

 (14 580)
 3 700 
 (4 103)
 (1 547)
 (45)

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 696 
 987 

 504 
 20 
 (374)
 (1 031)

 172 809 
 47 842 
 – 
 (15 084)
 3 680 
 (3 729)
 (516)
 (45)

 204 957 
 – 

 205 759 

 802 

 205 759 

 802 

 204 957 

Properties in possession 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Credit cards and overdrafts 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Personal, term and other loans 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

68 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 1 

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 (1)
 – 
 – 
 1 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 98 

 1 
 (9)
 1 

 91 

 91 

 25 

 (7)

 18 

 18 

 73 
 – 
 1 
 (2)
 1 

 73 
 – 

 73 

 98 
 1 
 1 
 (9)
 – 

 91 
 – 

 91 

 28 
 – 
 – 
 (10)
 – 

 18 
 – 

 18 

 70
 1
 1
 1
 –

 73
 –

 73

 – 

 – 

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 4 004 

 (756)
 (851)
 2 840 
 (737)

 4 500 
 8 

 4 508 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 642 

 (1)
 (33)
 481 
 (413)

 676 
 (8)

 668 

 3 362 
 – 
 – 
 (755)
 (818)
 2 359 
 (324)
 – 

 3 824 
 16 

 3 840 

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 2 145 

 1 699 

 (886)
 (321)
 (67)
 (53)
 1 917 
 (33)

 2 702 
 38 

 2 740 

 (840)
 (77)
 (4)
 (13)
 1 148 

 1 913 
 (1)

 1 912 

 446 
 – 
 (46)
 (244)
 (63)
 (40)
 769 
 (33)

 789 
 39 

 828 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 25 339 
 3 341 
 (886)
 1 407 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (33)

 29 168 
 5 914 

 35 082 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 2 866 
 118 
 (840)
 1 014 
 – 
 1 
 – 
 – 

 3 159 
 (36)

 3 123 

 22 473
 3 223
 (46)
 393
 –
 (1)
 –
 (33)

 26 009
 5 950

 31 959

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 24 490 

 1 233 

 (9 551)
 (3 673)
 4 491 
 (1 521)

 (290)
 (19)
 497 
 (597)

 14 236 

 824 

 14 236 

 824 

 23 257 
 – 
 – 
 (9 261)
 (3 654)
 3 994 
 (924)
 – 

 13 412 
 – 

 13 412 

 4 064 

 2 247 

 (1 268)
 (232)
 (27)
 (388)
 3 068 
 39 

 5 256 

 (1 092)
 (230)
 (1)
 (123)
 1 628 

 2 429 

 5 256 

 2 429 

 1 817 
 – 
 (176)
 (2)
 (26)
 (265)
 1 440 
 39 

 2 827 
 – 

 2 827 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 202 059 
 48 829 
 (1 268)
 (24 363)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (6)

 225 251 
 – 

 225 251 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 4 176 
 987 
 (1 092)
 (16)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 4 055 
 – 

 4 055 

 197 883
 47 842
 (176)
 (24 347)
 –
 –
 –
 (6)

 221 196
 –

 221 196

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 69

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.11 Loss allowance continued

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Net finance lease and instalment debtors 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Preference shares and debentures 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Overnight loans 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

70 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 91 412 
 46 976 

 (31 553)
 2 691 
 (9 254)
 (3 331)
 (1)

 96 940 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 660 
 616 

 693 
 39 
 (721)
 (639)

 648 

 90 752 
 46 360 
 – 
 (32 246)
 2 652 
 (8 533)
 (2 692)
 (1)

 96 292 
 – 

 96 292 

 96 940 

 648 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 13 475 
 7 181 
 (6 136)
 320 
 (4)
 (178)

 14 658 

 14 658 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 26 
 34 
 (64)
 1 

 (37)
 42 

 2 

 2 

 13 449 
 7 147 
 (6 072)
 319 
 (4)
 (141)
 (42)

 14 656 
 – 

 14 656 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 18 288 
 2 472 
 (8 067)
 425 
 (28)

 13 090 

 13 090 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 23 
 9 
 (6)
 1 
 (3)

 24 

 24 

 18 265 
 2 463 
 (8 061)
 424 
 (25)
 – 
 – 

 13 066 
 – 

 13 066 

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 13 840 

 (3 422)
 (2 400)
 10 172 
 (1 880)

Subject to lifetime ECL

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 841 

 (51)
 (32)
 784 
 (444)

 12 999 
 – 
 – 
 (3 371)
 (2 368)
 9 388 
 (1 436)
 – 

 15 212 
 – 

 15 212 

 16 310 

 1 098 

 16 310 

 1 098 

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 3 653 

 1 501 

 (726)
 (2 331)
 (291)
 (917)
 5 210 
 241 

 4 839 

 (919)
 895 
 (6)
 (62)
 1 083 

 2 492 

 4 839 

 2 492 

 2 152 
 – 
 193 
 (3 226)
 (285)
 (855)
 4 127 
 241 

 2 347 
 – 

 2 347 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 108 905 
 46 976 
 (726)
 (37 306)
 – 
 1 
 (1)
 240 

 118 089 
 – 

 118 089 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 3 002 
 616 
 (919)
 1 537 
 1 
 1 
 – 
 – 

 4 238 
 – 

 4 238 

 105 903
 46 360
 193
 (38 843)
 (1)
 –
 (1)
 240

 113 851
 –

 113 851

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 4 799 

 (4 169)
 (320)
 4 
 (173)

 141 

 141 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 53 

 (28)
 (1)

 (25)
 1 

 – 

 – 

 4 746 
 – 
 (4 141)
 (319)
 4 
 (148)
 (1)

 141 
 – 

 141 

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 3 

 (62)

 351 

 354 

 354 

 62 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 65 
 – 
 – 
 289 
 – 

 354 
 – 

 354 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 18 274 
 7 181 
 (10 302)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 15 153 
 – 

 15 153 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 79 
 34 
 (154)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 43 

 2 
 – 

 2 

 18 195
 7 147
 (10 148)
 –
 –
 –
 (43)

 15 151
 –

 15 151

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 1 968 

 (797)
 (425)
 28 

 774 

 774 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 92 

 (78)
 (1)
 3 

 16 

 16 

 1 876 
 – 
 (719)
 (424)
 25 
 – 
 – 

 758 
 – 

 758 

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 20 256 
 2 472 
 (8 864)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 13 864 
 – 

 13 864 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 115 
 9 
 (84)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 40 
 – 

 40 

 20 141
 2 463
 (8 780)
 –
 –
 –
 –

 13 824
 –

 13 824

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

71

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C2 

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2.11 Loss allowance continued

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 5 386 
 626 

 (443)
 173 
 (96)
 (35)

 5 611 

 5 611 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 11 
 2 

 4 
 1 
 (2)
 (6)

 10 

 10 

 5 375 
 624 
 – 
 (447)
 172 
 (94)
 (29)
 – 

 5 601 
 – 

 5 601 

Not credit-impaired

Subject to 12-month ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 1 

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 – 
 – 
 (1)

 (1)
 – 

 (1)

Factoring accounts 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to 12-month ECL
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Trade, other bills and banker’s acceptances 
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Foreign exchange and other movements

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

Financial guarantees and loan commitments
Rm

Balance at the beginning of the year
New financial assets originated or purchased
Financial assets written off
Repayments net of readvances, capitalised interest and fees
Transfers to lifetime ECL (not credit-impaired)
Transfers to lifetime ECL (credit-impaired)

Net balances
Total credit and zero balances

Balance at the end of the year

72 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 404 

 (176)
 (170)
 96 

 154 

 154 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 12 

 (9)
 (1)
 2 

 4 

 4 

 392 
 – 
 – 
 (167)
 (169)
 94 
 – 
 – 

 150 
 – 

 150 

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 45 

 (8)
 (19)
 (3)

 35 

 50 

 50 

 7 

 (5)

 6 

 8 

 8 

 38 
 – 
 (8)
 (14)
 (3)
 – 
 29 
 – 

 42 
 – 

 42 

Gross 
carrying 
amount

 5 835 
 626 
 (8)
 (638)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 5 815 
 – 

 5 815 

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 30 
 2 
 – 
 (10)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 22 
 – 

 22 

 5 805
 624
 (8)
 (628)
 –
 –
 –
 –

 5 793
 –

 5 793

Not credit-impaired 

Credit-impaired

Total

Subject to lifetime ECL

Subject to lifetime ECL 
(excluding purchased/originated)

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

Gross 
carrying 
amount

Allowance 
for ECL

Amortised 
cost

 1 
 (1)

 – 

 – 

 (1)
 1 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 1 
 – 
 (1)

 – 
 – 

 – 

 2 
 (1)
 – 

 1 
 – 

 1 

 (1)
 1
 (1)

 (1)
 –

 (1)

Not credit-impaired

Credit-impaired

Subject 
to 12-month 
ECL

Subject
 to lifetime 
ECL

Subject 
to lifetime 
ECL – excluding 
purchased/ 
originated 
credit-impaired

Subject 
to lifetime 
ECL – 
purchased/ 
originated 
credit-impaired

 58 
 88 

 (43)
 (30)
 (17)

 56 

 56 

 62 

 (34)
 30 
 (10)

 48 

 48 

 37 

 (1)
 (1)

 27 

 62 

 62 

 157
 88
 (1)
 (78)
 –
 –

 166
 –

 166

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

73

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Impairments charge on financial instruments continued

C2 
C2.12  Financial assets writtenoff

Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

Writeoff and postwriteoff recoveries 

IFRS 9 provides more detailed guidance on the point at which a loan and advance should be written off. In terms of IFRS 9 a 
loan and advance is written off when the group has no reasonable expectations of recovering the asset partially or in its 
entirety. This assessment is judgemental and includes both qualitative and quantitative information, including trends based 
on historical recoveries. The IFRS 9 writeoff requirements are applied prospectively from 1 January 2018, ie amounts written 
off under IAS 39 are not reassessed based on the IFRS 9 criteria.

As a consequence, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking has extended the point of writeoff for certain asset groups. This 
has resulted in an increase in the gross loans and advances for Personal Loans (R773m), MFC (R905m) and Card (R181m), 
ie R1 859m in total, and an increase in stage 3 (specific) impairments of R1 762m, being Personal Loans (R735m), MFC 
(R855m) and Card (R172m), compared with the writeoff definition applied under IAS 39. The extended point of writeoff 
means that Card will write off after a client has had four months with no payment at legal stage, which translates into 
approximately 12 months in default; Personal Loans will write off after a client has missed the last 12 payments, and MFC 
will write off after approximately 11 months in default.

The point of writeoff has remained unchanged on the adoption IFRS 9 for other products, which are generally only 
considered for writeoff once the underlying security has been fully realised.

The group writes off financial assets, in whole or in part, when practical recovery efforts have been exhausted and the 
group has concluded that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation 
of recovery include:

 (cid:122) where enforcement activity is ceased; and

 (cid:122) where the group’s recovery method is foreclosing on collateral and the value of the collateral is such that there is no 

reasonable expectation of recovering in full.

The following contractual amounts outstanding on financial assets were written off during the period, and are still subject to 
enforcement activity:

Rm

Contractual amount outstanding – 2018

C2.13  Modification of financial assets

2018

 3 030 

The group modifies the terms of loans provided to clients due to commercial renegotiations or in cases of distressed loans, with 
the aim of maximising recovery. Such restructuring activities include extended payment terms, payment holidays and payment 
forgiveness. Restructuring policies and practices are based on indicators or criteria that, in the judgement of management, 
indicate that payment will most likely continue. These policies are kept under continuous review. 

The risk of default of such assets after modification is assessed at the reporting date and compared with the risk under the 
original terms at initial recognition when the modification is not substantial and does not result in derecognition of the original 
assets. The group monitors the subsequent performance of the assets. The group may determine that the credit risk has 
significantly improved after restructuring and the assets are then moved from lifetime ECL (stage 2 and stage 3) to 12-month 
ECL (stage 1). This is the case for assets that have performed in accordance with the new terms for six or more consecutive 
months. 

The group continues to monitor whether there is a subsequent significant increase in credit risk in relation to such assets. The 
following table includes a summary of financial assets with lifetime ECLs of which the cashflows were modified during the 
year as part of the group’s restructuring activities and their respective effects on the group’s financial performance:

Rm

Modification during the year for which the loss allowance reflects lifetime ECL
Amortised cost before modification
Net modification loss

Modification since initial recognition of the financial asset for which the loss allowance has changed during 
the year to reflect 12-month ECL
Gross carrying amount at the end of the year
Impact of modification on the ECL allowances associated with these assets

2018

 1 884 
 150 

 96 
 2 

74 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

C3 Government and other securities
C3.1 Analysis

Government and government-guaranteed securities 
Other dated securities¹
Impairment of government and other securities

C3.2 Sectoral analysis

Financial services, insurance and real estate
Banks
Manufacturing, wholesale and trade
Transport, storage and communication
Government and public sector
Other sectors

¹ 

Includes securitised assets. See note E5.

C4 Other short-term securities
C4.1 Analysis

Negotiable certificates of deposit
Treasury bills and other bonds

C4.2 Sectoral analysis 

Banks
Government and public sector
Other sectors

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 70 336 
 25 793 
 (6)

 32 502 
 16 247 

 96 123 

 48 749 

 11 701 
 1 301 
 8 585 
 1 012 
 72 225 
 1 299 

 96 123 

 16 533 
 1 891 
 5 721 
 446 
 23 748 
 410 

 48 749 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 7 559 
 50 285 

 57 844 

 7 488 
 50 208 
 148 

 57 844 

 12 859 
 60 613 

 73 472 

 11 570 
 60 434 
 1 468 

 73 472

C5  Credit analysis of other short-term securities, and government and other securities

Credit ratings

Other short-term 
securities

Negotiable 
certificates of 
deposit
Treasury bills and 
other

Government and 
other securities

Government and 
government-
guaranteed 
securities
Other dated 
securities
Impairment of 
government and 
other securities

 Investment grade 

 Subinvestment grade 

 Not rated 

 Total 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 56 946 

 72 674 

 898 

 798 

 – 

 – 

 57 844 

 73 472 

 7 559 

 12 859 

 7 559 

 12 859 

 49 387 

 59 815 

 898 

 798 

 50 285 

 60 613 

 94 066 

 40 083 

 957 

 7 863 

 1 100 

 803 

 96 123 

 48 749 

 69 724 

 25 172 

 612 

 7 330 

 70 336 

 32 502 

 24 348 

 14 911 

 345 

 533 

 1 100 

 803 

 25 793 

 16 247 

(6)

(6)

 – 

 151 012 

 112 757 

 1 855 

 8 661 

 1 100 

 803 

 153 967 

 122 221 

Debt securities that are purchased by the group are rated using an internal rating system, being the Nedbank Group Rating 
(NGR) scale. The group requires that all investments be rated on the NGR scale to ensure that credit risk is measured 
consistently and accurately across the group. This ensures compliance with the group’s policy on the rating of investments. 
The NGR scale has been mapped to the credit-rating scales of external credit-rating agencies. According to the NGR scale, 
investment grade can be equated to a Standard & Poor’s and Fitch rating of at least BB+ and a Moody’s rating of at least Ba1. 
The group’s investment grade includes credit ratings from NGR01 to NGR12 and subinvestment grade includes credit ratings 
from NGR13 to NGR25.

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75

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C6 Cash and cash equivalents

Coins and banknotes
Money at call and short notice
Balances with central banks – other than mandatory reserve deposits

Cash and cash equivalents excluding mandatory reserve deposits with central banks 
Mandatory reserve deposits with central banks 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 7 384 
 547 
 ¹ 

 7 931 
 19 789 

 7 162 
 1 661 
 ¹ 

 8 823 
 18 145 

 27 720 

 26 968 

¹   Represents amounts less than R1m.

Money at call and short notice constitute amounts withdrawable in 32 days or fewer. Mandatory reserve deposits are not 
available for use in the group’s day-to-day operations. Cash on hand and mandatory reserve deposits are non-interest-bearing. 

C7  Derivative financial instruments

Accounting policy

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
Derivatives are classified as financial assets when their fair value is positive or as financial liabilities when their fair value is 
negative, subject to the offsetting principles as described under ‘Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities’. The 
method of recognising fair-value gains and losses depends on whether derivatives are held for trading or are designated as 
hedging instruments and, if the latter, the nature of the risks being hedged.

 (cid:122) Derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting

The group applies hedge accounting when transactions meet the criteria set out in IAS 39. The group’s hedging strategy 
makes use of fair-value hedges, which are hedges of the change in fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or firm 
commitments. The group manages its interest rate risk exposure by entering into interest rate swaps. The interest rate 
risk exposure is frequently updated due to new loans being originated, contractual repayments, and early prepayment 
made by clients in each period. As a result the group adopted a macro fair-value hedge strategy to hedge the designated 
risk profile by designating new swap agreements into the macro fair-value hedge-accounting solution at each month-
end. The group uses the macro fair-value hedge to recognise fair value changes related to the interest rate risk to reduce 
the profit or loss volatility that would otherwise arise from changes in fair value of the interest swaps alone.

At the inception of a hedging relationship the group designates and documents the relationship between the hedging 
instrument and the hedge item, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedging 
transactions, and the nature of the risk being hedged. The group also documents its assessment of whether the hedging 
instrument is effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cashflow of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.

Hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and throughout the term of each hedging relationship. Each hedge must be 
expected to be highly effective (prospective effectiveness), and demonstrate actual effectiveness (retrospective 
effectiveness) on a monthly basis. For prospective effectiveness, the hedging instrument must be expected to be highly 
effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cashflows attributable to the hedged risk during the period for which the 
hedge is designated. For actual effectiveness to be achieved the quantitative hedge effectiveness test must be successful. 

 (cid:122)

Fair-value hedges

Where a hedging relationship is designated as a fair-value hedge, the hedged item is adjusted for the change in fair value 
in respect of the risk being hedged. Fair-value gains and losses arising on the measurement of both the hedging 
instrument and the hedged item are recognised in profit and loss, for so long as the hedging relationship is effective at 
each testing date. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognised in profit or loss. 

If the derivative expires, is sold, terminated or exercised, no longer meets the criteria for fair-value hedge accounting, or the 
designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued. The fair-value adjustment to the hedged item is amortised to 
profit or loss over the life of the designated relationship in line with accounting standards. The unamortised fair-value 
adjustment of the hedged items is immediately recognised in profit or loss in the event that the hedged item is repaid or sold.

 (cid:122) Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting

All gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as being subject to hedge accounting 
are recognised immediately in non-interest revenue.

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives in a host contract that is a financial or non-financial instrument, such as an equity conversion option in a 
convertible bond, are separated from the host contract when all of the following conditions are met:

 (cid:122) The economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are not closely related to those of the host contract.

 (cid:122) A separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative.

 (cid:122) The combined contract is not measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

The host contract is accounted for:

 (cid:122) under IFRS 9 if it is a financial instrument; and

 (cid:122)

in accordance with other appropriate accounting standards if it is not a financial instrument.

76 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

If an embedded derivative is required to be separated from its host contract, but it is not possible to measure the fair value 
of the embedded derivative separately, either at acquisition or at a subsequent financial reporting date, the entire hybrid 
instrument is categorised as at FVTPL and measured at fair value.

Principal types of derivatives
These transactions have been entered into in the normal course of business and are carried at fair value. The principal types of 
derivative contracts into which the group enters are swaps, options, futures and forwards.

Collateral
The group may require collateral in respect of the credit risk present in derivative transactions. The amount of credit risk is 
principally the positive fair value of the contract. Collateral may be in the form of cash or in the form of a lien over a client’s 
assets, entitling the group to make a claim for current and future liabilities.

C7.1  Total carrying amount of derivative financial instruments

Gross carrying amount of assets
Gross carrying amount of liabilities

Net carrying amount

2018 
Rm

 22 412 
 (19 761)

2017 
Rm

 30 698 
 (23 561)

 2 651 

 7 137

A detailed breakdown of the carrying amount (fair value) and notional principal of the various types of derivative financial 
instruments held by the group is presented in the following tables in notes C7.2 – C7.6.

C7.2  Notional principal of derivative financial instruments

This represents the gross notional amounts of all outstanding contracts at year-end. This gross notional amount is the sum of 
the absolute amount of all purchases and sales of derivative instruments. The notional amounts do not represent amounts 
exchanged by the parties and therefore represent only the measure of involvement by the group in derivative contracts and not 
its exposure to market or credit risks arising from such contracts. The amounts actually exchanged are calculated on the basis 
of the notional amounts and other terms of the derivative, which relate to interest rates, exchange rates, securities or 
commodity prices or financial and other indices.

Hedging derivatives 
Interest rate derivatives 
Interest rate swaps 
Other derivatives 
Equity derivatives

Options written
Options purchased
Futures¹

Commodity derivatives

Options written
Options purchased
Caps and floors
Swaps
Futures

Notional 
principal 
Rm

 – 

 2018 

Positive 
value 
Rm

Negative 
value 
Rm 

Notional 
principal 
Rm

 2017 

Positive 
value 
Rm

Negative 
value 
Rm

 21 056 

 12 478 

 7 463 
 10 169 
 3 424 

 2 693 

 171 
 104 
 – 
 8 
 2 410 

 10 169 
 2 309 

 2 518 

 104 

 4 
 2 410 

 8 578 

 7 463 

 1 115 

 175 

 171 

 4 

 3 270 

 3 270 

 36 977 

 18 856 

 16 102 
 16 102 
 4 773 

 30 

 10 
 – 
 10 
 – 
 10 

 16 102 
 2 754 

 15 

 10 

 5 

 18 121 

 16 102 

 2 019

 15 

 10 

 5

Exchange rate derivatives

 428 912 

 213 585 

 215 327 

 345 313 

 199 368 

 145 945 

Forwards
Futures
Currency swaps
Options purchased
Options written

 276 630 
 2 365 
 122 971 
 13 058 
 13 888 

 138 186 

 62 341 
 13 058 

 138 444 
 2 365 
 60 630 

 13 888 

 209 472 
 9 
 86 481 
 41 629 
 7 722 

 114 463 
 3 
 43 273 
 41 629 

 95 009 
 6 
 43 208 

 7 722

Interest rate derivatives

 5 472 217 

 2 750 743 

 2 721 474 

 4 287 739 

 2 161 724 

 2 126 015 

Interest rate swaps
Forward rate agreements
Futures
Caps
Floors
Credit default swaps
Total return swaps

 2 681 528 
 2 744 365 
 11 048 
 12 210 
 5 116 
 14 475 
 3 475 

 1 321 222 
 1 412 580 
 128 
 4 840 
 3 433 
 8 325 
 215 

 1 360 306 
 1 331 785 
 10 920 
 7 370 
 1 683 
 6 150 
 3 260 

 2 121 763 
 2 150 254 
 199 
 2 212 
 2 300 
 11 011 
 – 

 1 052 967 
 1 097 340 
 199 
 506 
 2 300 
 8 412 

 1 068 796 
 1 052 914 

 1 706 

 2 599 

Total notional principal

 5 924 878 

 2 979 324 

 2 945 554 

 4 673 329 

 2 383 233 

 2 290 096

¹   Includes contracts for difference with positive notionals of R758m (2017: R1 199m) and negative notionals of R157m (2017: R463m). The equity forward 

agreement has positive notionals of R2 507m (2017: R1 556m) and negative notionals of R2 507m (2017: R1 556m).

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77

 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C7  Derivative financial instruments continued

C7.3  Carrying amount of derivative financial instruments

The amounts disclosed represent the fair value of all derivative instruments held at year-end. The fair value of a derivative 
financial instrument is the amount at which it could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between market participants at 
the measurement date, other than a forced liquidation or sale. Fair values are obtained from quoted market prices, 
discounted-cashflow models and market-accepted option-pricing models. 

Net 
carrying 
amount 
Rm 

 2018 

Carrying 
amount of 
assets 
Rm 

 2017 

Carrying 
amount of 
liabilities 
Rm

Net 
carrying 
amount 
Rm

Carrying 
amount of 
assets 
Rm

Carrying 
amount of 
liabilities 
Rm 

Hedging derivatives 
Interest rate derivatives 
Interest rate swaps 

Other derivatives 
Equity derivatives

Options written
Options purchased
Futures¹

Commodity derivatives

Options written
Options purchased
Swaps
Futures

Exchange rate derivatives

Forwards
Futures
Currency swaps
Options purchased
Options written

Interest rate derivatives

Interest rate swaps
Forward rate agreements
Futures
Caps
Floors
Credit default swaps
Total return swaps

–

 (269)

 (750)
 329 
 152 

 100 

 (403)
 440 
 19 
 44 

 1 101 

 741 
 39 
 284 
 497 
 (460)

 1 719 

 1 655 
 141 
 (6)
 (8)
 2 
 (6)
 (59)

 539 

 329 
 210 

 601 

 440 
 27 
 134 

 7 740 

 4 035 
 102 
 3 106 
 497 

 13 532 

 12 570 
 690 

 42 
 7 
 206 
 17 

 808 

 750 

 58 

 501 

 403 

 8 
 90 

 6 639 

 3 294 
 63 
 2 822 

 460 

 11 813 

 10 915 
 549 
 6 
 50 
 5 
 212 
 76 

 (1 021)
 1 021 
 – 

 (133)

 (243)
 264 
 (154)
 – 

 3 510 

 2 014 
 (84)
 1 266 
 884 
 (570)

 (138)

 – 

 1 323 

 138

 1 323 

 1 021 

 302

 465 

 243 

 222 

 1 021 
 302 

 332 

 264 
 68 

 14 875 

 11 365 

 8 867 
 33 
 5 091 
 884 

 6 853 
 117 
 3 825 

 570

 3 898 

 14 168 

 10 270 

 3 437 
 334 
 1 
 (8)
 13 
 121 
 – 

 13 151 
 843 
 1 
 4 
 13 
 156 

 9 714 
 509 
 – 
 12 
 – 
 35 

Total carrying amount

 2 651 

 22 412 

 19 761 

 7 137 

 30 698 

 23 561

¹   Includes contracts for difference and an equity forward agreement. The fair value of the contracts for difference is zero as the variation margin is settled at 

the end of every day. The equity forward agreement is an asset with a fair value of R86m (2017: R61m).

78 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

C7.4  Analysis of derivative financial instruments

 Hedging 
derivatives 

 Other derivatives 

 Interest rate 
derivatives 

 Equity 
derivatives 

 Commodity 
derivatives 

 Exchange 
rate 
derivatives 

 Interest 
rate 
derivatives 

Rm

Derivative assets
2018
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

2017
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

Derivative liabilities
2018
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

2017
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

Notional principal of derivatives
2018
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

2017
Maturity analysis
Under one year
One to five years
Over five years

 251 
 288 

 511 
 90 

 – 

 539 

 601 

 814 
 509 

 309 
 23 

 – 

 1 323 

 332 

 370 
 438 

 426 
 75 

 – 

 808 

 501 

 814 
 509 

 449 
 16 

 4 881 
 1 369 
 1 490 

 7 740 

 10 051 
 2 609 
 2 215 

 14 875 

 3 927 
 1 863 
 849 

 6 639 

 8 340 
 1 758 
 1 267 

 Total

 6 869 
 5 252 
 10 291 

 22 412

 1 226 
 3 505 
 8 801 

 13 532 

 1 492 
 4 115 
 8 561 

 12 666 
 7 256 
 10 776 

 14 168 

 30 698

 1 101 
 3 244 
 7 468 

 11 813 

 5 824 
 5 620 
 8 317 

 19 761

 1 103 
 3 207 
 5 960 

 10 706 
 5 490 
 7 365 

 138 

 138 

 – 

 75 
 3 195 

 3 270 

 1 323 

 465 

 11 365 

 10 270 

 23 561

 15 055 
 5 086 
 915 

 21 056 

 28 632 
 6 683 
 1 662 

 36 977 

 2 645 
 48 

 320 382 
 73 489 
 35 041 

 3 477 826 
 1 377 878 
 616 513 

 3 815 908 
 1 456 501 
 652 469 

 2 693 

 428 912 

 5 472 217 

 5 924 878

 22 
 8 

 273 102 
 42 960 
 29 251 

 2 815 165 
 1 056 382 
 416 192 

 3 116 921 
 1 106 108 
 450 300 

 30 

 345 313 

 4 287 739 

 4 673 329

The maturity analysis in this note is prepared based on contractual maturities.

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79

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

C7  Derivative financial instruments continued

C7.5  Derivatives designated as fair-value hedges in terms of the group’s fair-value hedge 

accounting solution (2018)
As part of the group’s hedging activities it enters into transactions that are designated as fair-value hedge transactions.

Fair-value hedges are used by the group to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to 
movements in market interest rates. Derivatives that are designated by the group to form part of these fair-value hedge 
transactions principally consist of interest rate swaps. The corresponding hedged items forming part of these fair-value 
hedges, designated into the fair-value hedge-accounting solution, primarily consist of fixed-rate government bonds, loans, 
deposits and capital market issuances.

For qualifying fair-value hedges all changes in the fair value of the derivative and in the fair value of the hedged item, in 
relation to the risk being hedged, are recognised in profit or loss on a monthly basis if the hedge-accounting criteria are met.

IAS 39 does not specify a single method for assessing hedge effectiveness. The method an entity adopts for assessing hedge 
effectiveness depends on its risk management strategy. The group considers the linear regression method as the appropriate hedge 
effectiveness test to be used for prospective and retrospective hedge effectiveness testing. Linear regression is a statistical method 
that investigates the strength of the statistical relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument. 

Linear-regression analysis involves determining a ‘line of best fit’ (slope) and then assessing the ‘goodness of fit’ (R-square) of 
this line. It provides a means of expressing, in a systematic fashion, the extent to which one variable, ‘the dependent’, will vary 
with changes in another variable, ‘the independent’. In the context of assessing hedge effectiveness it establishes whether 
changes in the hedged item and hedging instrument are highly correlated. 

The total day-to-day movement of the hedged item (due to the hedged risk) is regressed against the total day-to-day 
movement of the designated external swaps to calculate the hedge effectiveness, ie the degree of offset between the 
movements in the external swap and the hedged item (due to hedged risk).

Given the respective methodologies applied to perform retrospective and prospective hedge effectiveness testing, the number 
of data points considered for linear regression will not be consistent between retrospective and prospective testing and will 
not remain constant for all retrospective tests performed. This is in line with the requirements as per IAS39 as it proves hedge 
effectiveness retrospectively throughout the reporting periods for which the hedge was designated (IAS39.99 paragraphs 89 
to 102) and prospectively up to the next possible rebalancing date as documented as part of the risk management strategy for 
this particular hedging relationship (IAS39.99 paragraphs 89 to 102). During 2018 the hedge accounting solution was 
rebalanced on a monthly basis; therefore hedge effectiveness testing was performed on a monthly basis.

The following table contains details of the hedged banking book exposures covered by the group’s macro fair-value hedge 
accounting:

Loans and advances 
Rm

Retail assets
Wholesale assets and government bonds
Retail deposits
Wholesale deposits and capital market issuances

2018

 Notional amount of 
hedged items 

Accumulated amount of 
fair-value adjustments on 
the hedged item 

 Assets 

 Liabilities 

 Assets 

 Liabilities

 42 330 
 56 584 

 (75)
 124 

 45 089 
 75 465 

 91 
 26 

 117

Total

 98 914 

 120 554 

 49 

Effectiveness testing was performed on a monthly basis with a prospective effectiveness R-square range of 98% to 100% and 
retrospective effective range of 84% to 100%. The table below contains the fair-value change of the hedged item and hedging 
instrument per month for the various hedge accounting solutions.

Rm

Change in the fair 
value of hedged items 
Change in the fair 
value of the hedging 
instruments

Jan 
2018

Feb 
2018

Mar 
2018

Apr 
2018

May 
2018

Jun 
2018

Jul 
2018

Aug 
2018

Sept 
2018

Oct 
2018

Nov 
2018

Dec 
2018

 (106)

 333 

 100 

 (107)

 (316)

 (444)

 377 

 (723)

 73 

 (257)

 883 

 353 

 107 

 (332)

 (91)

 120 

 321 

 457 

 (362)

 724 

 (37)

 276 

 (834)

 (285)

Net fair value change

 1 

 1 

 9 

 13 

 5 

 13 

 15 

 1 

 36 

 19 

 49 

 68

The following table contains the impact on profit or loss: 

Rm

Profit on hedged items 
Profit on hedging instruments

Movement in fair value that was recognised in profit or loss

80 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

2018

 166 
 64 

 230

C7.6  Derivatives designated as fair-value hedges in terms of the group’s fair-value hedge 

accounting solution (2017)
As part of the group’s hedging activities it enters into transactions that are designated as fair-value hedge transactions.

Fair-value hedges are used by the group to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to 
movements in market interest rates. Derivatives that are designated by the group to form part of these fair-value hedge 
transactions principally consist of interest rate swaps. The corresponding hedged items forming part of these fair-value 
hedges, designated into the fair-value hedge-accounting solution, primarily consist of fixed-rate government bonds (refer to 
note C3).

For qualifying fair-value hedges all changes in the fair value of the derivative and in the fair value of the hedged item in relation 
to the risk being hedged are recognised in profit or loss.

The group recognised the following gains and losses on hedging instruments and hedged items:

Rm

Profit on hedged items 
Loss on hedging instruments

2017

 139 
 (143)

 (4)

SECTION D: CORE BANKING LIABILITIES

Accounting policy

Refer to Section H: Financial instruments for the group’s accounting policies regarding financial assets and liabilities.

D1 Amounts owed to depositors
D1.1 Classifications

Current accounts
Savings deposits
Other deposits and loan accounts

Call and term deposits
Fixed deposits
Cash management deposits
Other deposits and loan accounts1

Foreign currency liabilities
Negotiable certificates of deposit
Deposits received under repurchase agreements2
Macro fair-value hedge-accounted portfolios

Comprises:
– Amounts owed to depositors 
– Amounts owed to banks 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm 

 (Restated)¹ 

 77 421 
 10 221 
 588 120 

 289 217 
 64 890 
 72 527 
 161 486 

 22 994 
 86 408 
 21 443 
 (120)

 72 571 
 9 695 
 540 099 

 279 251 
 54 955 
 66 628 
 139 265 

 21 295 
 74 584 
 24 615 

 806 487 

 742 859 

 747 325 
 59 162 

 696 019 
 46 840 

 806 487 

 742 859 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

2  The group has pledged government and other securities (note C3) and negotiable certificates of deposit (note C4) amounting to R22 295m (2017: R28 538m) 
as collateral for deposits received under repurchase agreements, of which R9 600m (2017: 10 134m) relates to sell-/buybacks. These amounts represent 
assets that have been transferred, but that do not qualify for derecognition under IFRS 9. The associated liabilities of R21 443m (2017: R24 615m), of which 
R9 241m (2017: R9 807m) relates to sell-/buybacks, are disclosed in note D1.

Deposit products include current accounts, savings accounts, call and notice deposits, fixed deposits and negotiable 
certificates of deposit. Term deposits vary from six months to five years in both the wholesale and retail markets. 

Foreign currency liabilities are either matched by advances to clients or hedged against exchange rate fluctuations. 

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81

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

D1 Amounts owed to depositors continued
D1.2 Sectoral analysis

Banks 
Government and public sector
Individuals
Business sector1

D1.3 Geographical analysis

SA1
Rest of Africa
Europe
Asia
United States of America

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

D2  Long-term debt instruments

Instrument type

Subordinated debt¹

Maturity dates

Interest rates

Callable notes (rand-denominated – floating) 

Callable notes (rand-denominated – fixed) 

6 July 2022 to 
1 July 2025
8 April 2024 to 
1 July 2025

JIBAR plus 0,47% 
to 3,50%
10,49% to 11,29%

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm 

 (Restated)¹ 

 59 162 
 72 896 
 212 478 
 461 951 

 46 840 
 50 242 
 209 537 
 436 240 

 806 487 

 742 859 

 763 759 
 5 683 
 18 559 
 8 477 
 10 009 

 716 155 
 3 927 
 8 573 
 6 535 
 7 669 

 806 487 

 742 859 

2018 
Rm 

2017 
Rm

 3 976 

 7 019 

 891 

 891 

Basel III subordinated debt²

Callable notes (rand-denominated – floating)

Securitised liabilities³

Callable notes (rand-denominated – floating)

Senior unsecured debt⁴

Senior unsecured notes – fixed 

Senior unsecured notes – floating

Unsecured debentures 

Total long-term debt instruments in issue

15 March 2022 
to 1 December 2028

JIBAR plus 3,75% 
to 4,00%

 9 065 

 4 520 

25 May 2018 to 
25 February 2042

JIBAR plus 0,58% 
to 3,00%

 2 069 

 2 672 

9 September 2019 
to 19 November 2027 
21 February 2017 
to 31 July 2026
30 November 2029

8,79% to 11,39%

JIBAR plus 0,85% 
to 2,25%
Zero coupon

 18 833 

 18 638 

 20 546 
 30 

 17 716 
 26 

 55 410 

 51 482 

¹   During 2018 two subordinated debt instruments were repaid and no subordinated debt was issued.

²   During 2018 two Basel III subordinated debt instruments were issued. A sum of R4,5bn was issued with variable rates ranging between JIBAR plus 2,45% 

and JIBAR plus 3,05%. These instruments are redeemable by 1 December 2028.

³   During 2018 five securitised liabilities were repaid and no securitised liabilities were issued.

⁴   During 2018 two senior unsecured debt instruments were repaid and eight senior unsecured debt instruments were issued. A sum of R172m was issued at a 
fixed interest rate of 9,41%, repayable on 9 November 2023.  A sum of R4,7bn was issued at variable interest rates ranging between JIBAR plus 1,20% and 
JIBAR plus 1,90%, repayable by 15 February 2028.

D2.1  Movement in carrying amount

Balance at the beginning of the year
Changes arising from cash movements

Issue of long-term debt instruments
Redemption of long-term debt instruments
Interest paid 

Changes arising from non-cash movements

Accrued interest and premium discount
Fair-value adjustments

Balance at the end of the year

82 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

2018 
Rm 

 51 482 
 (1 155)

 9 404 
 (5 495)
 (5 064)

 5 083 

 5 116 
 (33)

2017 
Rm

 52 062 
 (5 638)

 7 340 
 (7 939)
 (5 039)

 5 058 

 5 025 
 33 

 55 410 

 51 482

D3  Contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities
 Statement 
of financial 
position 
amount 

> 3 months 
< 6 months

> 6 months 
< 1 year 

 < 3 months 

Rm

> 1 year < 
5 years 

 > 5 years 

 Non-
determinable 
maturity 

 Total 

2018
Long-term debt 
instruments
Amounts owed to depositors

Current accounts
Savings deposits
Other deposits and loan 
accounts
Foreign currency 
liabilities
Negotiable certificates 
of deposit
Deposits received under 
repurchase agreements
Macro fair-value hedge-
accounted portfolios

Derivative financial 
instruments – liabilities
Provisions and other 
liabilities

Contingent liabilities and 
undrawn facilities
Guarantees on behalf 
of clients
Letters of credit and 
discounting transactions
Irrevocable unutilised 
facilities and other 

2017
Long-term debt 
instruments
Amounts owed to depositors

Current accounts
Savings deposits
Other deposits and loan 
accounts1
Foreign currency 
liabilities
Negotiable certificates 
of deposit
Deposits received under 
repurchase agreements

Derivative financial 
instruments – liabilities
Provisions and other 
liabilities 

Contingent liabilities and 
undrawn facilities
Guarantees on behalf of 
clients
Letters of credit and 
discounting transactions
Irrevocable unutilised 
facilities and other 

 55 410 
 806 487 

 2 299 
 550 022 

 6 182 
 74 853 

 4 562 
 86 554 

 39 949 
 74 671 

 23 403 
 10 962 

 27 357 

 77 421 
 10 221 

 77 423 
 10 221 

 76 395 
 824 419 

 77 423 
 10 221 

 588 120 

 406 234 

 47 998 

 55 018 

 52 281 

 11 082 

 27 357 

 599 970 

 22 994 

 16 646 

 1 444 

 866 

 4 041 

 86 408 

 18 050 

 25 411 

 30 670 

 18 349 

 21 443 

 21 448 

 (120)

 (120)

 19 761 

 2 821 

 1 530 

 1 512 

 5 627 

 8 271 

 22 997 

 92 480 

 21 448 

 (120)

 19 761 

 13 558 

 272 

 13 286 

 13 558 

 895 216 

 555 142 

 82 565 

 92 900 

 120 247 

 42 636 

 40 643 

 934 133 

 31 973 

 8 936 

 133 800 

 31 973 

 8 936 

 133 800 

 – 

 174 709 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 174 709 

 51 482 
 742 859 

 1 136 
 548 178 

 2 360 
 76 387 

 5 776 
 68 077 

 39 253 
 65 760 

 22 919 
 7 893 

 71 444 
 766 295 

 – 

 72 571 
 9 695 

 72 573 
 9 696 

 540 099 

 406 656 

 59 159 

 33 762 

 47 525 

 7 893 

 21 295 

 17 525 

 1 427 

 2 344 

 74 584 

 17 094 

 15 801 

 31 971 

 18 235 

 24 615 

 24 634 

 23 561 

 5 102 

 2 335 

 3 264 

 5 489 

 7 372 

 72 573 
 9 696 

 554 995 

 21 296 

 83 101 

 24 634 

 23 562 

 18 012 

 18 012 

 18 012 

 835 914 

 554 416 

 81 082 

 77 117 

 110 502 

 38 184 

 18 012 

 879 313 

 26 710 

 3 006 

 101 336 

 26 710 

 3 006 

 101 336 

 – 

 131 052 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 131 052 

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Provisions and other liabilities are included in this table to provide a reconciliation with the statement of financial position and 
also include current and deferred taxation liabilities and long-term employee benefit liabilities. Derivatives are not profiled on 
an undiscounted basis.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 83

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION E: INVESTMENTS
E1 

Investment securities
Accounting policy

Refer to Section H: Financial instruments for the group’s accounting policies regarding financial assets and liabilities.

Private-equity investments

Private-equity associates – Property Partners
Private-equity associates – Investment Banking
Private-equity (unlisted) – Property Partners
Private-equity (unlisted) – Investment Banking

Listed investments 
Unlisted investments 

Strate Limited
Other 

Carrying amount

 Dividends 
received 

 Cumulative 
gains/(losses) 

2018 
Rm

 5 371 

 1 361 
 913 
 1 551 
 1 546 

 16 
 1 400 

 143 
 1 257 

2017 
Rm

 (Restated)¹ 

 4 018 

 2 409 
 644 
 332 
 633 

 15 
 1 270 

 143 
 1 127 

2018 
Rm

 140 

 30 
 24 
 65 
 21 

 5 
 8 

 6 
 2 

2018 
Rm

 94 

 58 
 (16)
 8 
 44 

 6 

 6 

Total listed and unlisted investments

 6 787 

 5 303 

 153 

 100 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Refer to note H2.2.1 for the classification of investment securities in terms of the fair-value hierarchy.

The group has designated two investments at FVOCI as these investments are held with strategic intent. The fair value of 
these investments was R433m at 31 December 2018. R1m was recognised as dividend income that related to these 
investments. No equity investments designated at FVOCI have been derecognised in the current year.

E2 

Investments in associate companies 
Accounting policy

Associates
An associate is an entity over which the group has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control or joint control, 
through participation in the financial and operating policy decisions of the entity. This is generally demonstrated by the 
group holding in excess of 20%, but no more than 50%, of the voting rights. The group accounts for its investments in 
associate companies (other than investments in associate companies designated at FVTPL) using the equity accounting 
method, ie cost plus the group’s share of postacquisition changes in net asset value.

The group’s share of postacquisition profit or loss and postacquisition movements in OCI are recognised in the income 
statement and OCI respectively. The group applies the equity method of accounting from the date on which significant 
influence commences until the date on which significant influence ceases (or the associate is classified as held for sale), 
ie when the group’s share of losses exceeds the carrying amount of the associate, the carrying amount is reduced to nil, 
inclusive of any long-term debt outstanding. The recognition of further losses is discontinued, except to the extent that the 
group has incurred legal or constructive obligations, or guaranteed obligations, in respect of the associate.

In applying the equity method the investor should use the financial statements of the associate as of the same date as the 
financial statements of the investor unless it is impracticable to do so. If it is impracticable, the most recent available 
financial statements of the associate should be used, with adjustments made for the effects of any significant transactions 
or events occurring between the ends of accounting periods. However, the difference between the reporting date of the 
associate and that of the investor cannot be longer than three months.

Where an entity in the group transacts with an associate of the group, unrealised profits and losses are eliminated to the 
extent of the group’s interest in the associate, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. 

At each reporting date the group determines whether there is objective evidence that the investments in associates are 
impaired. Objective evidence of impairment for an associate investment includes information about significant changes with 
an adverse effect that have taken place in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the issuer 
operates, and indicates that the cost of the associate investment may not be recovered. The carrying amounts of such 
investments are then reduced to recognise any impairment by applying the impairment methodology described in note F.

Investments in associates that are held with the intention of disposing thereof within 12 months are accounted for and 
classified as non-current assets held for sale in accordance with the methodology described in G2.

84 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
Common control transactions
Transactions in which combining entities are controlled by the same party or parties before and after the transaction, and 
where that control is not transitory, are referred to as common control transactions. The group’s accounting policy for the 
acquiring entity is to account for the transaction at book values as reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the 
selling entity.

Associate companies held by venture capital divisions
Where the group has an investment in an associate or joint-venture company held by a venture capital division, whose 
primary business is to purchase and dispose of minority stakes in entities, the investment is classified as designated as 
FVTPL, as the divisions are managed on a fair-value basis. Changes in the fair value of these investments are recognised in 
non-interest revenue in profit or loss in the period in which they occur.

From 1 January 2018 the group no longer recognises investments in associate companies held in its private-equity portfolios 
at FVTPL. These investments are equity-accounted.

E2.1  Movement in carrying amount

Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Share of associate companies’ (losses)/profits after taxation for the current year
Acquisition of investments in associate companies
Other movements

Carrying amount at end of year

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

E2.2  Analysis of carrying amount

Associate investments – on acquisition: Net asset value 
Share of retained earnings since acquisition 
Other movements 

1  Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

E2.3  Analysis of investments in associate companies

Percentage 
holding

Nature of 
activities

2018 
%

Measurement 
method

Acquisition 
date

Year-end

2018 
Rm

 224 
 (83)
 548 
 97 

 786 

2018 
Rm

 743 
 (160)
 203 

 786 

2017 
Rm

 (Restated)¹ 

 225 
 (96)

 95 

 224 

2017 
Rm

 (Restated)¹ 

 195 
 (77)
 106 

 224 

 Group 

Carrying amount 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

(Restated)¹

Unlisted
Private equity: Tracker 
Technology Holdings 
Proprietary Limited
Private equity: other 
investments
Strategic investments

Vehicle 
tracking

17,7

 Equity-
accounted 

November 
2018

June

 506 

Various

30,0

Property 
development

 Equity-
accounted 
 Equity-
accounted 

October 
2018

February

 42 

 238 

 786 

 224 

 224 

1   Refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Unless otherwise stated, all entities are domiciled and incorporated in SA. The group has the same proportion of voting rights 
as its proportion of ownership interest, unless stated otherwise, and has not incurred any contingent liabilities with regard to 
the associates above. 

During the year the group reviewed the classification of certain investments on the statement of financial position. As a result 
of this review the group’s private-equity investments have been reclassified from investments in private-equity associates, 
associate companies and joint arrangements to investment securities better to reflect the measurement of these investments 
at fair value. To provide comparability the prior-year balances have been restated accordingly (R3 053m). The investments in 
private-equity associates, associate companies and joint arrangements were renamed investments in associate companies.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 85

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

E3 

Investments in subsidiary companies and related disclosure

Accounting policy

Subsidiary undertakings and consolidated structured entities
Subsidiary undertakings are those entities, including unincorporated entities such as trusts and partnerships, that are 
controlled by the group. The group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its 
involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The group is 
considered to have power over an entity when it has existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant 
activities of the entity. The group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity when the 
investor’s returns from its involvement have the potential to vary as a result of the entity’s performance. The group considers 
all facts and circumstances relevant to its involvement with an entity to evaluate whether control exists. The group assesses 
any changes to the facts and circumstances relevant to the entity and reassesses the consolidation requirements on a 
continuous basis.

The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of the company plus subsidiaries, including 
consolidated structured entities from the date control is established until the date that control ceases. 

Intragroup balances, transactions, income and expenses, and profits and losses are eliminated in preparation of the 
consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are not eliminated to the extent that they provide objective evidence of 
impairment. 

Subsidiaries include structured entities that are designed so that their activities are not governed by way of voting rights. 
In assessing whether the group has power over such investees, in which it has an interest, the group considers factors such as 
the purpose and design of the investee, its practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee, the nature of its 
relationship with the investee, and the size of its exposure to the variability of returns of the investee. 

Sponsored entities
Where the group does not have an interest in an unconsolidated structured entity, the group will assess whether it sponsors the 
specific structured entity. The group will sponsor such an entity by assessing whether the group led the formation of the entity, 
the name of the group is associated with the name of the entity or it provides certain implicit guarantees to the entity in question.

Company
Investments in group companies are accounted for at cost less impairment losses in the separate financial statements. The 
carrying amounts of these investments are reviewed annually and impaired, when necessary, by applying the impairment 
methodology described in note F.

Acquisitions and disposals of stakes in group companies
Acquisitions of subsidiaries (entities acquired) and businesses (assets and liabilities acquired) are accounted for using the 
acquisition method. The cost of a business combination is measured as the aggregate of the fair values (at the acquisition 
date) of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of 
the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Where the cost of acquisition includes any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, that 
asset or liability is measured at the acquisition date fair value. Subsequent changes in such fair values are accounted for 
either in profit or loss or OCI. Changes in the fair value of a contingent consideration that has been classified as equity are 
not recognised.

The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3: 
Business Combinations are recognised at their fair value at the date of acquisition, except for:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

deferred taxation assets or liabilities, which are recognised and measured in accordance with IAS 12: Income Taxes, and 
liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements, which are recognised and measured in accordance with 
IAS 19: Employee Benefits;

liabilities or equity instruments that relate to the replacement, by the group, of an acquiree’s share-based payment 
awards, which are measured in accordance with IFRS 2: Share-based Payments; and

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5: Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
and discontinued operations, which are measured in accordance with that standard.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination 
occurs, the group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Where provisional 
amounts were reported, these are adjusted during the measurement period (see below). Additional assets or liabilities are 
recognised to reflect any new information obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the date of 
acquisition, which, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised on that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the group receives complete information 
about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. This measurement period is subject to a maximum 
of one year after the acquisition date. 

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the group’s previously held interests in the acquired entity are remeasured 
to fair value at the acquisition date on the date the group attains control, and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognised in 
profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree before the acquisition date, which previously have been recognised 
in OCI, are reclassified to profit or loss, where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

86 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the group’s equity 
therein. The interest of non-controlling shareholders is initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling 
interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on an 
acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to the acquisition, non-controlling interests consist of the amount attributed to 
such interests at initial recognition and the non-controlling interest’s share of changes in equity since the date of the 
combination.

The difference between the proceeds from the disposal of a subsidiary, the fair value of any retained investment and its 
carrying amount at the date of disposal, including the cumulative amount of any exchange differences recognised in the 
statement of changes in equity that relate to the subsidiary, is recognised as a gain or loss on the disposal of the subsidiary 
in the group profit or loss for the period.

All changes in the group’s interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity 
transactions (transactions with owners). Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are 
increased or decreased and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed 
to the group.

Investments in foreign operations
Nedbank Limited’s presentation currency is SA rand. The assets and liabilities, including goodwill and fair-value adjustments, 
of group entities (including equity-accounted associates) that have functional currencies other than that of the company 
(SA rand) are translated at the closing exchange rate. Income and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate 
for the period. The differences that arise on translation of these entities are recognised in other comprehensive income in the 
statement of comprehensive income. The cumulative exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of 
equity and are represented by the balance in the foreign currency translation reserve.

On disposal of a foreign operation the cumulative amount in the foreign currency translation reserve related to that operation is 
transferred to profit or loss for the period when the gain or loss on the disposal of the foreign operation is recognised.

The primary and major determinants for non-rand functional currencies are the economic factors that determine the sales price 
for goods and services as well as costs. Additional supplementary factors to be considered are funding, autonomy and cashflows.

Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

Derecognition

The group enters into transactions that may result in the derecognition of certain financial instruments. Judgement is 
applied as to whether these financial instruments are derecognised from the group’s statement of financial position.

E3.1  Analysis of investments in subsidiary companies

Non-banking companies2
Depfin Investments Proprietary Limited
Ned Investment Trust
Boe Private Equity Investments Limited
Pyraned Limited

 Group 

 Issued capital 

 Effective holding 

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm 

 ¹ 
 ¹ 
 ¹ 
 6 

 ¹ 
 ¹ 
 ¹ 
 6 

2018 
%

 100 
 100 
 100 
 100 

2017 
%

 100 
 100 
 100 
 100

1   Represents amounts less than R1m.
2  These entities are free of any restrictions imposed on the distribution of funds, save for compliance with any local regulations.

Unless otherwise stated: 

 (cid:122) all entities are domiciled in SA;

 (cid:122) the financial statements of the subsidiaries used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements are as of the same 

date or same period as that of the consolidated financial statements; and

 (cid:122) there are no significant restrictions (eg statutory, contractual and regulatory restrictions) on the group’s ability to access or 

use the assets and settle the liabilities of the group.

Headline earnings from subsidiaries (after eliminating intercompany transactions)

Aggregate headline earnings attributable to equity holders
Aggregate headline losses attributable to equity holders

Total headline earnings

2018 
Rm 

 10 918 
 (34)

 2017 
Rm 

 11 348 
 (37)

 10 884 

 11 311

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

E3 

Investments in subsidiary companies and related disclosure continued

E3.1  Analysis of investments in subsidiary companies continued

General information required in terms of the Companies Act, is detailed in respect of only those subsidiaries where the 
financial position or results are material to the group. It is considered that the disclosure in these statements of such 
information in respect of the remaining subsidiaries would entail expenses out of proportion to the value to members. Other 
subsidiaries consist of nominees, property-owning and financial holding companies acquired in the course of lending activities.

Nedbank Group Limited will ensure that, except in the case of political risk and unless specifically excluded by public notice in a 
country where a subsidiary is domiciled, its banking subsidiaries and its principal non-banking subsidiaries are able to meet 
their contractual liabilities.

E4 

Interests in structured consolidated entities

E4.1  Consolidated structured entities

The group holds certain interests in consolidated structured entities to ringfence certain risks and/or achieve specific 
objectives. Structured entities are entities that have been designed so that voting rights are not the predominant factor in 
deciding who controls the entity. 

The group has identified the following consolidated structured entities:

 (cid:122) Old Mutual Alternative Risk Transfer Fund (OMART) (refer to note H1)

 (cid:122)

Securitisation vehicles (refer to note F5)

– Greenhouse Funding (RF) Limited

– Greenhouse Funding III (RF) Limited 

– Precinct Funding 1 (RF) Limited 

– Precinct Funding 2 (RF) Limited

The following judgements have been applied in determining that the group has control over the following structured entities:

Securitisation
The group originated and sponsors certain securitisation vehicles and acts in various capacities with regard to these structures. 
The group controls these entities and has consolidated these structures since its inception. 

Securitisation vehicles consist of the residential mortgage-backed securitisation programmes Greenhouse Funding (RF) 
Limited and Greenhouse Funding III (RF) Limited and the commercial mortgage-backed securitisation programmes Precinct 
Funding 1 (RF) Limited and Precinct Funding 2 (RF) Limited. The activities of these vehicles are predetermined and restricted in 
terms of the programme documentation established at its inception. The group does, however, exercise some discretion in its 
decisionmaking, which includes the selection and transfer of assets and the management of defaulted assets. Through the 
provision of administration services, the interest rate hedge and credit enhancement Nedbank Limited has rights to the 
residual return of the vehicle. The group has concluded that it controls these entities.

The group has set up securitisation vehicles that acquire the rights, title, interest and related security of commercial and 
residential mortgage bonds from Nedbank Limited. The creation of the these vehicles facilitated the group having 
appropriately collaterised instruments that can be pledged against the group’s committed liquidity facility provided by SARB, 
if required. The group has concluded that it controls these entities.

Refer to note E5 for further information on the securitisation activities of the group.

E5  Securitisations

The group securitises various consumer and commercial financial assets, generally resulting in the sale of these assets to 
structured entities, which in turn issue securities to investors. Interests in the securitised financial assets may be retained in the 
form of senior or subordinated tranches or other residual interests (retained interests).

Active securitisation transactions

Nedbank Limited uses securitisation primarily as a funding diversification tool and to add flexibility in mitigating structural 
liquidity risk. The group currently has three active traditional securitisation transactions:

 (cid:122) Greenhouse Funding III (RF) Limited (‘Greenhouse III’), a residential-mortgage-backed securitisation programme. 

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Precinct Funding 1 (RF) Limited (‘Precinct Funding 1’), a commercial-mortgage-backed securitisation programme.

Precinct Funding 2 (RF) Limited (‘Precinct Funding 2’), a commercial-mortgage-backed securitisation programme.

Greenhouse Funding III (RF) Limited (‘Greenhouse III’)

Greenhouse III is a securitisation vehicle through which the rights, title, interest and related security in respect of residential 
home loans were acquired from Nedbank Limited under a segregated-series medium-term-note programme. 

Greenhouse III is a residential-mortgage-backed securitisation programme implemented during 2014. Greenhouse III 
securitised R2bn worth of home loans originated by Nedbank Limited through the issuance of senior notes to the capital 
market and subordinated notes and a subordinated loan provided by Nedbank Limited. The notes issued by Greenhouse III are 
listed on the JSE and rated by Moody’s. The home loans transferred to Greenhouse III continue to be recognised as financial 
assets held by Nedbank Limited. 

88 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
 
 
Greenhouse III makes use of an internal risk management policy, and uses the Nedbank Group credit risk monitoring process to 
govern lending activities to external parties. 

Nedbank Limited provided Greenhouse III with an interest-bearing subordinated loan at the commencement of the 
programme to provide part of the initial funding. Interest is payable on a quarterly basis as part of the priority of payments. 
The full capital amount outstanding plus any accrued interest will be payable in full on the final maturity date, provided that all 
outstanding notes have been redeemed in full and all secured creditors have been settled. 

In the Greenhouse III structure Nedbank holds the class D note, amounting to R100m. These notes are subordinated to the 
higher-ranking notes in terms of the priority of payments.

Precinct Funding 1 (RF) Limited (‘Precinct Funding 1’)

Precinct Funding 1 was a commercial-mortgage-backed securitisation programme (‘CMBS’). The originator, seller and servicer 
of the commercial property mortgage loan portfolio was Nedbank CIB Property Finance, the market leader in commercial 
property finance in SA. 

The Precinct Funding 1 CMBS Programme was implemented during 2013. Precinct Funding 1 securitised R2,5bn worth of 
commercial property loans originated by Nedbank Limited through the issuance of senior notes to the capital market and 
subordinated notes and a subordinated loan provided by Nedbank Limited. The notes issued by Precinct Funding 1 were listed 
on the JSE and rated by Moody’s. The class A and class B notes were placed with third-party investors and the junior notes and 
subordinated loan retained by Nedbank Limited.

The maturity date of the Precinct Funding 1 securitisation transaction was 29 January 2018. As such all the outstanding notes 
issued by Precinct Funding 1 were redeemed in full.

Precinct Funding 2 (RF) Limited (‘Precinct Funding 2’)

Precinct Funding 2 is a commercial-mortgage-backed securitisation programme (‘CMBS’). The originator, seller and servicer of 
the commercial property mortgage loan portfolio is Nedbank CIB Property Finance, the market leader in commercial property 
finance in SA. 

The Precinct Funding 2 CMBS Programme was implemented during 2017. Precinct Funding 2 securitised R1bn worth of 
commercial property mortgage loans originated by Nedbank Limited through the issuance of senior notes to the capital 
market and subordinated notes and a subordinated loan provided by Nedbank Limited. The notes issued by Precinct Funding 2 
are listed on the JSE and rated by Moody’s. The class A and class B notes were placed with third-party investors and the junior 
notes and subordinated loan retained by Nedbank Limited.

In comparison with Precinct Funding 1, the Precinct Funding 2 structure allows for more flexibility to replace loans. However, 
loan replacements are subject to certain portfolio covenants and eligibility criteria.

Precinct Funding 2 makes use of an internal risk management policy and uses the Nedbank Group Limited credit risk 
monitoring process to govern lending activities to external parties. The primary measures used to identify, monitor and report 
on the level of exposure to credit risk include individual loan and loan portfolio ageing and performance analysis, analysis of 
impairment adequacy ratios, analysis of loss ratio trends and analysis of loan portfolio profitability. The maximum credit 
exposure to credit risk in respect of the mortgage loans is the balance of outstanding advances before taking into account the 
value of collateral held as security against such exposures and impairments raised. The collateral held as security for the 
mortgage asset exposure is in the form of first indemnity bonds over fixed commercial property.

Nedbank Limited provided Precinct Funding 2 with an interest-bearing subordinated loan at the commencement of the 
programme to provide part of the initial funding. Interest is payable on a quarterly basis as part of the priority of payments. 
The full capital amount outstanding plus any accrued interest will be payable in full on the final maturity date, provided that all 
outstanding notes have been redeemed in full and all secured creditors have been settled.

Nedbank holds the class C and class D notes of Precinct Funding 2 amounting to R80m. These notes are subordinated to the 
higher-ranking notes in terms of the priority of payments.

The following table shows the carrying amount of securitised assets, stated at the amount of the group’s continuing 
involvement, where appropriate, together with the associated liabilities, for each category of asset in the statement of 
financial position:

Rm

Loans and advances to clients: 
– Residential mortgage loans
Less: Impairments
– Commercial mortgage loans
Less: Impairments

Total

2018

2017

Carrying 
amount of 
assets

Associated 
liabilities

Carrying 
amount of 
assets

Associated 
liabilities

 1 264 
 (6)
 979 
 (1)

 1 089 

 979 

 1 462 
 (5)
 1 321 

 1 321 

 1 350 

 2 236 

 2 068 

 2 778 

 2 671 

This table presents the gross balances within the securitisation schemes and does not reflect any eliminations of intercompany 
and cash balances held by the various securitisation vehicles.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 89

 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

E6  Related parties

E6.1  Relationship with parent and significant investors

The group’s parent company is Nedbank Group Limited, which is incorporated in South Africa and no longer has an ultimate 
parent (controlling shareholder) following Old Mutual plc’s managed separation process, as Old Mutual Limited unbundled its 
direct shareholding in Nedbank Group Limited to approximately 19,9% on 15 October 2018. At 31 December 2018 Old Mutual 
Limited held 24,51% of Nedbank Group Limited’s ordinary shares. The above shareholding is inclusive of funds held on behalf 
other beneficial owners. Old Mutual Limited remains a related party of the group due to its significant shareholding in 
Nedbank Group Limited. The ultimate controlling party at 31 December 2017 was Old Mutual plc, incorporated in the United 
Kingdom. Nedbank Group Limited holds 100% (2017: 100%) of Nedbank Limited’s ordinary shares. 

Material subsidiaries of the group are identified in note E3.1 and associate companies of the group are identified in note E2.3.

E6.2  Key management personnel compensation 

Key management personnel are those persons who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the group, directly or indirectly, including all directors of the company and its parent, as well as members of the 
Executive Committee who are not directors.

Compensation paid to the board of directors and compensation paid to other key management personnel, as well as the 
number of share instruments held, are shown below:

Compensation (Rm)

2018
Directors’ fees
Remuneration – paid by subsidiaries

Short-term employee benefits
Gain on exercise of share instruments

2017
Directors’ fees 
Remuneration – paid by subsidiaries

Short-term employee benefits
Gain on exercise of share instruments

Number of share instruments
2018
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Transferred1

Outstanding at the end of the year

2017
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Transferred1

Outstanding at the end of the year

Key
manage-
ment
personnel 

 Directors 

 21 
 99 

 54 
 45 

 120 

 20 
 88 

 49 
 39 

 108 

 213 

 119 
 94 

 213 

 176 

 103 
 73 

 176 

 Total 

 21 
 312 

 173 
 139 

 333 

 20 
 264 

 152 
 112 

 284 

 527 433 
 137 574 

 (160 522)

 950 914 
 235 704 
 (6 868)
 (292 073)
 (8 223)

 1 478 347 
 373 278 
 (6 868)
 (452 595)
 (8 223)

 504 485 

 879 454 

 1 383 939 

 539 664 
 160 984 

 (173 215)

 1 208 100 
 303 964 
 (18 131)
 (329 173)
 (213 846)

 1 747 764 
 464 948 
 (18 131)
 (502 388)
 (213 846)

 527 433 

 950 914 

 1 478 347 

1  Represents the net movement in share instruments of members appointed to and resigning from Group Exco.

90 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

E6.3  Related-party transactions

Transactions between Nedbank Limited and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation 
and are not disclosed in this note. Transactions between Nedbank Limited and its other related parties are disclosed below. 
All of these transactions were entered into in the normal course of business.

Outstanding balances (Rm)

Nedbank Group Limited and the Old Mutual group1
Deposits owing to Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Limited
Bank accounts owing to Nedbank Group Limited
Bank balances owing to Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Limited
Net bonds, derivatives and other financial instruments payable to/receivable from Old Mutual Life 
Assurance Company Proprietary Limited
Bonds due to Old Mutual group subsidiaries2

Fellow subsidiaries of Nedbank Group Limited and subsidiaries of the Old Mutual group1
Loan due from Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Loan due from Old Mutual Asset Managers Proprietary Limited
Loans owing to Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited
Loans due from/(owing to) Nedbank Malawi Limited
Loans due/(owing to) from Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Deposits due from Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited
Bank balances due from Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited
Deposits owing to Syfrets Securities Limited 
Deposits due from/(owing to) other fellow subsidiaries 
Bank balances owing to Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries 
Deposits owing to other Old Mutual subsidiaries
Bank balances owing to other Old Mutual subsidiaries
Equity derivatives with Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Forward exchange rate contracts with various Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Interest rate contracts with various Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries

1  Outstanding balances at 31 December 2017 represent amounts due from/(owing to) the group’s parent, ultimate 

controlling party, fellow subsidiaries and Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries. Outstanding balances at 
31 December 2018 represent amounts due from/(owing to) the group’s parent, fellow subsidiaries and companies 
within the Old Mutual group that are related to the group because of Old Mutual Limited’s significant shareholding 
in Nedbank Group Limited.

2  Represents bonds due to Old Mutual subsidiaries, previously not included in this analysis.

Associates
Loans due from associates
Deposits owing to associates
Bank balances due from/(owing to) associates 
Key management personnel
Mortgage bonds due from key management personnel
Deposits owing to key management personnel
Deposits owing to, net of loans due from, entities under the influence of key management 
personnel1
Bank balances due from key management personnel
Bank balances owing to key management personnel
Bank balances owing to entities under the influence of key management personnel
Key management personnel – directors
Key management personnel – other

Share-based payments reserve

1 

Increase mainly due to resignation of a boardmember, resulting in an offsetting loan balance from a counterparty under 
the influence of the former boardmember no longer being included in the December 2018 net balance.

 Due from/(Owing to)

2018

2017

 (240)
 (207)
 (7 837)

 2 353 
 (1 749)

 457 
 836 
 6 570 
 28 
 2 766 
 55 
 (1)
 (8 676)
 952 
 (3 328)
 (7 070)
 (3 095)

 2 
 (4)

 2 164 
 (220)
 31 

 17 
 (13)

 (1 372)
 3 
 (7)
 (32)
 (51)
 (93)

 (144)

 (1 350)
 (205)
 (6 672)

 (1 020)
 (921)

 381
 1 666
 4 590
 19
 1 813
 14

 (989)
 (650)
 (3 254)
 (8 692)
 (2 758)
 (2)
 (4)
 2

 2 066
 (168)
 (39)

 20
 (16)

 (127)
 3
 (9)
 (103)
 (41)
 (86)

 (127)

Long-term employee benefit plans
Bank balances owing to Nedgroup Medical Aid Fund
Bank balances owing to Nedgroup Pension Fund
Bank balances and deposits owing to other funds

 (10)
 (32)
 (1 358)

 (2)
 (43)
 (1 619)

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91

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

E6  Related parties continued

E6.3  Related-party transactions continued

Transactions (Rm)

Nedbank Group Limited and the Old Mutual group1
Interest expense to Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Proprietary Limited
Dividend declared to Nedbank Group Limited
Fellow subsidiaries of Nedbank Group Limited and subsidiaries of the Old Mutual group1
Interest income from Old Mutual Asset Managers (SA) Proprietary Limited2
Interest income from other Old Mutual subsidiaries
Interest expense to other Old Mutual subsidiaries
Interest income from Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries 
Interest income from Syfrets Securities Limited 
Interest income from Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited 
Interest expense to Syfrets Securities Limited 
Interest expense to other Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries 
Interest expense to Old Mutual Asset Managers (SA) Proprietary Limited2
Interest expense to Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited 
Management fee income from Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Management fee expense to Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries
Fees received for provision of information technology services from subsidiaries of Old Mutual 
Limited

1  Transactions for the period to 15 October 2018 represent income/(expense) from the group’s parent, ultimate 
controlling party, fellow subsidiaries and Nedbank Group fellow subsidiaries. Transactions for the period after 
15 October 2018 represent income/(expense) from fellow subsidiaries and companies within the Old Mutual group that 
are related to the group because of Old Mutual Limited’s significant shareholding in Nedbank Group Limited.

2  Prior to 26 June 2018 this entity was a subsidiary of Old Mutual plc.

Associates
Interest income from associates
Interest expense to associates 
Key management personnel
Interest income from key management personnel
Interest income from entities under the influence of key management personnel
Interest expense to key management personnel
Interest expense to entities under the influence of key management personnel
The share-based payments charge in respect of the entities that are participants in the Nedbank 
Eyethu BEE schemes and key management personnel is detailed below:
Key management personnel – other

Share-based payments expense (included in BEE transaction expenses)

Key management personnel – directors
Key management personnel – other

Share-based payments expense (included in staff costs)

Long-term employee benefit plans
Interest expense to Nedgroup Pension Fund
Interest expense to Nedgroup Medical Aid Fund
Interest expense to other funds
The Nedbank Group Pension Fund has an insurance policy (Optiplus policy) with Old Mutual Life 
Assurance Company (SA) Limited in respect of its pension plan obligations. Nedbank Limited has 
an insurance policy (Symmetry policy) with Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Proprietary 
Limited in respect of its postretirement medical aid obligations. The group has an interest in the 
OMART cell captive in respect of its disability plan obligations. The value of this policy and this 
interest are shown as reimbursement rights, with a corresponding liability. In the case of the 
interest in the cell captive the group recognises the surplus in the cell captive. The amounts included 
in the financial statements in respect of this policy and this interest are as follows:
– Optiplus policy reimbursement right
– Symmetry policy reimbursement right
– OMART policy reimbursement right (note G1.1)

Included in long-term employee benefit assets

– Optiplus policy obligation
– Postretirement medical aid obligation
– Disability obligation

Included in long-term employee benefit liabilities

92 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 Income/(Expense)

2018

2017

 (352)
 (2 700)

 (547)
 (3 050)

 7 
 69 
 (810)
 236 
 593 
 4 
 (826)
 (187)
 (1)
 (1)
 384 
 (108)

 277 

 3 
 (16)

 2 
 10 
 (2)
 (123)

 1 

 1 

 (31)
 (54)

 (85)

 (1)
 (1)
 (115)

 38
 59
 (1 131)
 135
 306
 4
 (1 011)
 (435)

 (1)
 444
 (83)

 167

 2
 (14)

 2
 132
 (2)
 (82)

 1

 1

 (24)
 (27)

 (51)

 (1)

 (161)

 760 
 1 148 
 665 

 2 573 

 (760)
 (1 430)
 (463)

 (2 653)

 765
 1 440
 618

 2 823

 (765)
 (1 440)
 (454)

 (2 659)

SECTION F: GENERIC ASSETS
Accounting policy

Impairment (all assets other than financial assets, deferred taxation assets and investment property)
The group assesses all assets (other than financial assets, deferred taxation assets and investment property) for indications of 
impairment or the reversal of a previously recognised impairment at each reporting date. These impairments (where the carrying 
amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount), or the reversal of a previously recognised impairment, are recognised in profit 
or loss for the period. Intangible assets not yet available for use are tested, at least annually, for impairment.

The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its VIU. The fair value less cost to sell is 
determined by ascertaining the current market value of an asset and deducting any costs related to the realisation of the asset.

In assessing VIU the expected future pretax cashflows from the asset are discounted to their present value using a pretax discount 
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset, the 
cashflows of which are largely dependent on those of other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating 
unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.

A previously recognised impairment loss will be reversed if the recoverable amount increases as a result of a change in the 
estimates used previously to determine the recoverable amount, but not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would 
have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, had no impairment loss been recognised in prior periods.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction and production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the 
costs of these assets. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use 
or sale. Capitalisation of borrowing costs continues up to the date when the assets are substantially ready for their use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Borrowing costs capitalised are disclosed in the notes by asset category and are calculated at the group’s average funding cost, 
except to the extent that funds are borrowed specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset. Where this occurs, actual 
borrowing costs incurred, less any investment income on the temporary investment of those borrowings, are capitalised.

F1  Property and equipment

Accounting policy

Items of property and equipment are initially recognised at cost if it is probable that any future economic benefits 
associated with the items will flow to the group and they have a cost that can be measured reliably.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised to the carrying amount of items of property and equipment if it is measurable and it is 
probable that it increases the future economic benefits associated with the asset. All other expenses are recognised in profit 
or loss as an expense when incurred.

Subsequent to initial recognition, computer equipment, vehicles and furniture and other equipment are measured at cost 
less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Land and buildings, the fair values of which can be reliably measured, are carried at revalued amounts, being the fair value at 
the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Revaluation increases are 
credited directly to other comprehensive income and presented in equity under the heading ‘Revaluation reserve’. However, 
revaluation increases are recognised in profit or loss to the extent that they reverse a revaluation decrease of the same asset 
previously recognised in profit or loss. Revaluation decreases are recognised in profit or loss. However, decreases are debited 
directly to equity to the extent of any credit balance existing in the revaluation surplus in respect of the same asset. Land 
and buildings are revalued on the same basis as investment properties.

Depreciation

Each part of an item of property and equipment with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the item is 
depreciated separately. Items of property and equipment that are classified as held for sale in terms of IFRS 5: Non-current 
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are not depreciated. The depreciable amounts of property and equipment 
are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the items of property and 
equipment, unless they are included in the carrying amount of another asset. The useful lives, residual values and 
depreciation methods for property and equipment are assessed and adjusted (where required) on an annual basis.

On revaluation any accumulated depreciation at the date of the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount 
of the item concerned and the net amount restated to the revalued amount. Subsequent depreciation charges are adjusted 
based on the revalued amount and residual values.

Any difference between the depreciation charge on the revalued amount and that which would have been charged under 
historic cost is transferred, net of any related deferred taxation, between the revaluation reserve and retained earnings as 
the property is utilised. Land is not depreciated.

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93

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

F1  Property and equipment continued

Depreciation continued

The maximum initial estimated useful lives are as follows:

Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and furniture
Leasehold property
Significant leasehold property components
Freehold property
Significant freehold property components

Derecognition

5 years
6 years
10 years
20 years
10 years
50 years
5 years

Items of property and equipment are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from their 
use or disposal. The gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss and is determined as the difference between 
the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the item. On derecognition any surplus in the revaluation 
reserve in respect of an individual item of property and equipment is transferred directly to retained earnings in the 
statement of changes in equity.

Compensation from third parties for items of property and equipment that were impaired, lost or given up is included in 
profit or loss when the compensation becomes receivable.

94 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
Leases

The group as lessee

Leases in respect of which the group bears substantially all risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance 
leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the commencement of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the lease property and 
the present value of the minimum lease payments. Directly attributable costs incurred by the group, such as commission paid,are 
added to the carrying amount of the asset. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges to achieve a 
constant periodic rate of interest on the balance outstanding. Contingent rentals are expensed in the period in which they are 
incurred. The depreciation policy for leased assets is consistent with that of depreciable assets owned. If the group does not have 
reasonable certainty that it will obtain ownership of the leased asset by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the 
shorter of the lease term and its useful life.

Leases that are not classified as finance leases are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases, net of 
any incentives received from the lessor, are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. When 
another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the user’s benefit, then that method is used.

The group as lessor

Where assets are leased out under a finance lease arrangement, the present value of the lease payments is recognised as a 
receivable and is included under loans and advances in the statement of financial position. Initial direct costs are included in the 
initial measurement of the receivable. The difference between the gross receivable and unearned finance income is recognised 
under loans and advances in the statement of financial position. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods to reflect 
a constant periodic rate of return on the group’s net investment outstanding in respect of the leases.

Assets leased out under operating leases are included under property and equipment in the statement of financial position. Initial 
direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging the lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised 
as an expense over the lease term on the same basis as the rental income. Leased assets are depreciated over their expected useful 
lives on a basis consistent with similar assets. Rental income, net of any incentives given to lessees, is recognised on a straight-line 
basis over the term of the lease. When another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the user’s benefit, 
then that method is used.

Recognition of lease of land

Leases of land and buildings are classified as operating or finance leases in the same way as leases of other assets.

However, when a single lease covers both land and a building, the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease (including 
any upfront payments) are allocated between the land and the building in proportion to the relative fair values of the respective 
leasehold interests. Any upfront premium allocated to the land element that is normally classified as an operating lease represents 
prepaid lease payments. These payments are amortised over the lease term in accordance with the time pattern of benefits 
provided. If the lease payments cannot be allocated reliably between these two elements, the entire lease is classified as a finance 
lease, unless it is clear that both elements are operating leases.

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95

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

F1  Property and equipment continued

Gross carrying amount
Balance at 1 January
Acquisitions
Increases arising from revaluations¹
Transfers to non-current assets held for sale
Disposals
Writeoff of accumulated depreciation on revaluations
Transfers to equipment
Transfers from intangible assets (note F2)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates and other movements

Balance at 31 December

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 1 January
Depreciation charge for the year
Transfers to non-current assets held for sale
Writeoff of accumulated depreciation on revaluations
Disposals
Transfers to equipment
Effect of movements in foreign exchange rates and other movements

Balance at 31 December 

Carrying amount
At 1 January 

At 31 December 

 Land 

 Buildings 

2018
Rm

 761 

 (17)

 744 

2017
Rm

 825 

 8 
 (65)

 (7)

 761 

2018
Rm

 6 255 
 620 
 24 

 (96)
 (9)
 (169)
 4 
 1 

2017
Rm

 6 254 
 317 
 183 
 (236)
 (150)
 (83)

 (30)

 6 630 

 6 255 

 1 677 
 390 

 (9)
 (75)
 (86)
 (1)

 – 

 761 

 744 

 – 

 1 896 

 825 

 761 

 4 578 

 4 734 

 1 521 
 381 
 (25)
 (83)
 (92)

 (25)

 1 677 

 4 733 

 4 578 

¹  Gains on property revaluations are recognised in profit or loss to the extent that they reverse a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised 

in profit or loss.

Equipment (principally computer equipment, motor vehicles, fixtures and furniture) is stated at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and impairment losses. Land and buildings are recognised at the revalued amount, which is based on external 
valuations obtained every three years on a rotation basis for all properties in accordance with the group’s accounting policy. 
The valuers are members or associates of the Institute of Valuers (SA) or a local equivalent in the case of foreign subsidiaries. 
An annual internal review is also done on those properties not subject to external valuation. The carrying amount of properties 
is the fair value as determined by the valuers less subsequent accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Adjustments 
in the valuation of the properties are recorded in the revaluation reserve, which is amortised over the remaining useful life of 
the property. In determining the fair value of properties the following factors are considered:

Type of property

Valuation method

Significant inputs

Commercial property
Residential property

Market-comparable approach and discounted cashflow
Market comparable approach and replacement value

Income capitalisation rates
Price per square metre

Total land and buildings

In accordance with IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement the measurement of the group’s properties is considered to be recurring. 
Recurring fair-value measurements are those that IFRS requires or permits to be recognised in the statement of financial 
position at the end of each reporting period. Furthermore, the group classifies its properties measured at fair value into level 3 
of the fair-value hierarchy. Level 3 fair-value measurements are those that include the use of significant unobservable inputs.

In respect of certain properties there are restrictions of title in terms of regulatory restrictions such as servitudes. This does 
not have a material effect on the ability of the group to transfer these properties. No material plant and equipment have been 
pledged as security for liabilities.

If land and buildings were carried under the cost and not the revaluation model, the carrying amount would have been R2 917m 
(2017: R2 758m).

96 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 Computer equipment 

2018
Rm

2017
Rm

 5 086 
 584 

 4 646 
 652 

 Furniture and other 
equipment 

2018
Rm

 2 544 
 465 

2017
Rm

 2 388 
 359 

2018
Rm

 30 
 1 

2017
Rm

 28 
 6 

 Vehicles 

 Total

 (144)

 (138)

 (118)

 (72)

 (6)

 (1)

 142 
 1 

 (74)

 169 

 3 

 5 669 

 5 086 

 3 063 

 3 382 
 721 

 2 865 
 701 

 1 623 
 280 

 (139)

 (136)

 2 

 (48)

 (109)
 86 
 4 

 (131)

 2 544 

 1 540 
 234 

 (59)

 (92)

 3 966 

 3 382 

 1 884 

 1 623 

 1 704 

 1 703 

 1 781 

 1 704 

 921 

 1 179 

 848 

 921 

 25 

 18 
 3 

 (3)

 18 

 12 

 7 

 (3)

 30 

 18 
 3 

 (1)

 (2)

 18 

 10 

 12 

2018
Rm

 14 676 
 1 670 
 7 
 – 
 (364)
 (9)
 – 
 146 
 5 

 16 131 

 6 700 
 1 394 
 – 
 (9)
 (326)
 – 
 5 

 7 764 

 7 976 

 8 367 

2017
Rm

 14 141
 1 334
 191
 (301)
 (361)
 (83)
 –
 –
 (245)

 14 676

 5 944
 1 319
 (25)
 (83)
 (288)
 –
 (167)

 6 700

 8 197

 7 976

Parameters

8,0–13,0% (2017: 8,0–13,0%)

 Land 

 Buildings

2018
Rm

 739 
 5 

 744 

2017
Rm

 756 
 5 

 761 

2018
Rm

 4 724 
 10 

 4 734 

2017
Rm

 4 568
 10

 4 578

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

97

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

F2 

Intangible assets 

Accounting policy

Goodwill
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and is recognised as an asset on the date that control is acquired, 
being the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of 
any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest (if any) 
in the entity over the net fair value of the identifiable net assets recognised. If, after reassessment, the group’s 
interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred 
plus the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held 
equity interest (if any), this excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

Goodwill is not amortised, but is tested for impairment at least once a year. Any impairment loss is recognised 
immediately in profit or loss and is not subsequently reversed.

On disposal of a subsidiary the goodwill attributable to the subsidiary is included in the determination of the profit or 
loss on disposal.

Goodwill and goodwill impairment
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and associates. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated 
impairment losses. In respect of equity-accounted investments the carrying amount of goodwill is included in the 
carrying amount of the investment.

Goodwill is allocated to one or more CGUs, being the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash 
inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Goodwill is allocated 
to the CGUs in which the synergies from the business combinations are expected. Each CGU containing goodwill is 
tested annually for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its 
CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses that are recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to 
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to a CGU and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other 
assets in the CGU on a pro rata basis. However, the carrying amount of these other assets may not be reduced below 
the highest of its fair value less costs to sell, its value in use and zero.

Impairment testing procedures
The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value in use. The fair value less 
cost to sell is determined by ascertaining the current market value of an asset (or the CGU) and deducting any costs 
related to the realisation of the asset.

In assessing value in use the expected future cashflows from the CGU are discounted to their present value using a 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the 
particular CGU.

Impairment losses relating to goodwill are not reversed and all impairment losses are recognised in capital and non-
trading items for the period.

Computer software and development costs (not yet commissioned)
Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and 
understanding, and expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands are recognised as an expense in profit or 
loss for the period.

If costs can be reliably measured and future economic benefits are available, expenditure on computer software and 
other development activities, whereby set procedures and processes are applied to a project for the production of 
new or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalised if the computer software and other developed 
products or processes are technically and commercially feasible and the group has intention and sufficient resources 
to complete development. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials and directly attributable 
employee and other direct costs. Computer development expenditure is amortised only once the relevant software is 
available for use in the manner intended by management. Capitalised software is stated at cost less accumulated 
amortisation and impairment losses.

Amortisation of computer software and development costs is charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over 
the estimated useful lives of these assets, which do not exceed 10 years and are reviewed annually. Subsequent 
expenditure relating to computer software is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits 
embodied in the specific asset, in its current condition, to which it relates. All other subsequent expenditure is 
recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. The profit or loss on the disposal of computer software 
is recognised in non-trading and capital items (in profit or loss). The profit or loss on disposal is the difference 
between the net proceeds received and the carrying amount of the asset.

The amortisation methods and residual values of these intangible assets are reviewed annually.

98 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

Goodwill

Management considers at least annually whether the current carrying value of goodwill is to be impaired. The first step of 
the impairment review process requires the identification of independent CGUs by segmenting the group business into as 
many largely independent income streams as is reasonably practicable. The goodwill is then allocated to these independent 
units. The first element of this allocation is based on the areas of the business expected to benefit from the synergies 
derived from the acquisition. The second element reflects the allocation of the net assets acquired and the difference 
between the consideration paid for those net assets and their fair value. This allocation is reviewed following business 
reorganisation. The carrying value of the unit, including the allocated goodwill, is compared with its fair value or VIU to 
determine whether any impairment exists. If the recoverable amount of a unit is less than its carrying value, goodwill will be 
impaired.

Detailed calculations may need to be carried out, taking into consideration changes in the market in which a business 
operates (eg competitive activity and regulatory change). In the absence of readily available market price data this 
calculation is based on discounting expected pretax cashflows at a risk-adjusted interest rate appropriate to the operating 
unit, the determination of both of which requires the exercise of judgement. The estimation of pretax cashflows is sensitive 
to the periods for which detailed forecasts are available and to assumptions regarding the long-term sustainable cashflows. 
While forecasts are compared with actual performance and external economic data, expected cashflows naturally reflect 
management’s view of future performance.

The most significant amount of goodwill relates to Nedbank Limited. The goodwill impairment testing performed in 2016 
indicated that none of the goodwill was impaired in the year under review. Management believes that reasonable changes in 
key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount of Nedbank Limited’s goodwill would not result in impairment.

Intangible assets other than goodwill

An internally generated intangible asset, specifically internally developed software generated during the development 
phase, is recognised as an asset if certain conditions are met. These conditions include technical feasibility, intention to 
complete the development, ability to use the asset under development and demonstration of how the asset will generate 
probable future economic benefits.

The cost of a recognised internally generated intangible asset comprises all costs directly attributable to making the asset 
capable of being used as intended by management. Conversely, all expenditure arising during the research phase is 
expensed as incurred.

The decision to recognise internally generated intangible assets requires significant judgement, particularly in the following 
areas:

 (cid:122) Evaluation of whether or not activities should be considered research activities or development activities.

 (cid:122) Assumptions about future market conditions, client demand and other developments.

 (cid:122) Assessment of whether completing an asset is technically feasible. The term ‘technical feasibility’ is not defined in the 

accounting standards, and therefore requires a group-specific and necessarily judgemental approach.

 (cid:122) Evaluation of the future ability to use or sell the intangible asset arising from the development and the assessment of 

probability of future benefits from sale or use.

 (cid:122) Evaluation of whether or not a cost is directly or indirectly attributable to an intangible asset and whether or not a cost is 

necessary for completing a development.

All intangible assets of the group have finite useful lives. Consequently, the depreciable amount of the intangible assets is 
allocated on a systematic basis over their useful lives. Judgement is applied to the following:

 (cid:122) Determining the useful life of an intangible asset, based on estimates regarding the period over which the intangible asset is 

expected to produce economic benefits to the group.

 (cid:122) Determining the appropriate amortisation method. Accounting standards require that the straight-line method be used, 

unless management can reliably determine the pattern in which the future economic benefits of the asset are expected to 
be consumed by the group.

Both the amortisation period and the amortisation method have an impact on the amortisation expenses recorded in each 
period.

In making impairment assessments for the group’s intangible assets, management uses certain complex assumptions and 
estimates about future cashflows, which require significant judgement and assumptions about future developments. These 
assumptions are affected by various factors, including changes in the group’s business strategy, internal forecasts and 
estimation of the group’s weighted-average cost of capital. Due to these factors, actual cashflows and values could vary 
significantly from the forecast future cashflows and related values derived using the discounted-cashflow method.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 99

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

F2 

Intangible assets continued

 Development
costs
(not yet
commis-

Rm

Goodwill

 Software 

sioned) 

 Total

2018
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the year
Acquisitions
Development costs commissioned to software
Impairment losses1
Disposals and retirements
Transfers to property and equipment (note F1)
Foreign currency translation and other movements

 1 636 

 (19)

 10 754 
 357 
 2 297 
 (16)
 (29)

 (14)

 2 395 
 2 100 
 (2 297)
 (128)

 (146)

 14 785
 2 457
 –
 (144)
 (48)
 (146)
 (14)

Balance at the end of the year

 1 617 

 13 349 

 1 924 

 16 890

Accumulated amortisation
Balance at the beginning of the year
Amortisation charge
Disposals and retirements
Foreign currency translation and other movements

Balance at the end of the year

Carrying amount
At the beginning of the year

At the end of the year

2017
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the year
Acquisitions
Development costs commissioned to software
Impairment losses1
Disposals and retirements
Foreign currency translation and other movements

 224 

 224 

 1 412 

 1 393 

 1 633 

 3 

 7 217 
 938 
 (16)
 (15)

 8 124 

 3 537 

 5 225 

 9 709 
 220 
 1 259 
 (109)
 (306)
 (19)

 3 

 1 

 4 

 2 392 

 1 920 

 1 577 
 2 140 
 (1 259)
 (58)

 (5)

 7 444
 938
 (16)
 (14)

 8 352

 7 341

 8 538

 12 919
 2 360
 –
 (167)
 (303)
 (24)

Balance at the end of the year

 1 636 

 10 754 

 2 395 

 14 785

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Balance at the beginning of the year
Amortisation charge
Disposals and retirements
Foreign currency translation and other movements

Balance at the end of the year

Carrying amount
At the beginning of the year

At the end of the year

 224 

 224 

 1 409 

 1 412 

 6 762 
 777 
 (299)
 (23)

 7 217 

 2 947 

 3 537 

 5 

 (2)

 3 

 1 572 

 2 392 

 6 991
 777
 (299)
 (25)

 7 444

 5 928

 7 341

1 

Impaired intangible assets consist of projects mainly within the Nedbank Retail and Business Banking Cluster. The main indicators of the impairment of a 
project are the decommissioning of the project and/or the project not reaching full functionality. When one of these indicators is present, the project is 
tested for impairment by comparing its recoverable amount with its carrying amount. Where the recoverable amount of a project is lower than its carrying 
value, the project is impaired.

100 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

F2.1  Analysis of goodwill by segment

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
Nedbank Retail and Business Banking
Other

2018
Rm

 757 
 629 
 7 

2017
Rm

 776
 629
 7

 1 393 

 1 412

Goodwill is allocated to individual CGUs based on business activity. Impairment testing is done on a regular basis by comparing 
the net carrying value of the CGUs with the estimated VIU. The VIU is determined by discounting estimated future cashflows 
of each CGU. The discounted-cashflow calculations have been performed using Nedbank’s cost of equity, which is calculated 
using the Capital Asset Pricing Model. No impairments resulting from impairment testing have been effected for the reporting 
periods presented. Management regards the useful lives of all CGUs to be indefinite. See note 3 for key assumptions used when 
assessing goodwill impairment.

The VIU of the various CGUs was based on the following assumptions:

 – Risk-free rate (%)
 – Beta range
 – Equity risk premium (%)
 – Terminal growth rate range (%)
 – Cashflow projection (years)
 – Discount rate range (%)

Goodwill on a geographical basis relates to SA in total and is as follows:
 – Carrying amount
 – Estimated recoverable amount1

2018

2017

8,77
0,82–1,06
6,10
5,20
3
13,77–15,22

8,59
0,13–0,74
6,00
0,00–4,60
3
7,85–13,04

2018
Rm

2017
Rm

 1 393 
 103 083 

 1 412
 102 860

1  The comparative figure has been adjusted by R50,3bn to include CGUs relating to Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.

SECTION G: OTHER ASSETS
G1  Long-term employee benefits

Accounting policy

The group operates a number of postemployment defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans for eligible employees. 
The assets of these plans are generally held in separate trustee-administered funds. These benefits are accounted for in 
accordance with IAS 19: Employee Benefits.

Defined-benefit plans
The liability recognised in the statement of financial position in respect of defined-benefit pension plans is the present value 
of the defined-benefit obligation at the reporting date less the fair value of plan assets.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The 
present value of the defined-benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using yields 
for government bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the group’s obligations.

Gains or losses resulting from remeasurements are recognised immediately in OCI. Remeasurements include actuarial gains 
and losses, return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in net interest, and the asset ceiling, excluding amounts 
included in net interest.

Current service costs and net interest on the defined-benefit liability are recognised immediately as an expense in profit or 
loss. Past service costs are recognised in profit or loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and 
the date the group recognises related restructuring costs.

Plan assets are only offset against plan liabilities where they are assets held by long-term employee benefit funds or 
qualifying insurance policies. Qualifying insurance policies exclude any policies held by the group’s holding or subsidiary 
companies.

Defined-contribution plans
Contributions to defined-contribution plans are recognised as an expense in profit or loss in the periods during which services 
are rendered by employees.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 101

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

G1  Long-term employee benefits continued

Postemployment benefit plans
The group provides postretirement medical benefits and disability cover for eligible employees. The non-pension 
postemployment benefits are accounted for, in accordance with their nature, as either a defined-contribution plan or a 
defined-benefit plan. Similarly, the expected costs associated with such benefits are accounted for in a manner consistent 
with their classification.
Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits include salaries, accumulated leave payments, bonuses and non-monetary benefits such as 
medical aid contributions.

Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is 
provided.

A liability is recognised for the amount to be paid under short-term cash bonus plans or accumulated leave if the group has 
a present, legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past services provided by the employee and the 
obligation can be estimated reliably.

Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

The group provides pension plans for employees. Arrangements for staff retirement benefits vary from country to country 
and are made in accordance with local regulations and custom.

For defined-benefit schemes, including postretirement medical aid schemes, actuarial valuation of each of the scheme’s 
obligations using the projected-unit credit method and the fair valuation of each of the scheme’s assets are performed 
annually in accordance with the requirements of IAS 19: Employee Benefits.

The actuarial valuation is dependent on a series of assumptions, the key ones being interest rates, mortality, investment 
returns and inflation. Mortality estimates are based on standard industry and national mortality tables, adjusted where 
appropriate to reflect the group’s own experience. The returns on fixed-interest investments are set to market yields at the 
valuation date (less an allowance for risk) to ensure consistency with the asset valuation. The returns on equities are based on 
the long-term outlook for global equities at the calculation date, having regard to current market yields and dividend growth 
expectations.

The inflation assumption reflects long-term expectations of both earnings and retail price inflation.

Postemployment and other long-term employee benefits

The group has a number of defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans in terms of which it provides pension, 
postretirement medical aid and long-term disability benefits to employees and their dependants on retirement, death or 
disability. All eligible employees and former employees are members of trustee-administered or underwritten schemes within 
the group, financed by company and employee contributions. All SA retirement plans are governed by the Pension Funds Act of 
1956. The defined-benefit funds are actuarially valued using the projected-unit credit method. Any deficits are funded to 
ensure the ongoing financial soundness of the funds.

The benefits provided by the defined-benefit schemes are based on years of membership and/or salary levels. These benefits 
are provided from contributions by employees, the group, and income from the assets of these schemes. The benefits provided 
by the defined-contribution schemes are determined by the accumulated contributions and investment earnings.

At the dates of the latest valuations, the defined-benefit plans were in a sound financial position in terms of section 16 of the 
Pension Funds Act. The funds that constitute the assets and liabilities that the group has recognised in the statement of 
financial position in respect of its defined-benefit plans are listed below. The latest actuarial valuations were performed at 
31 December 2018.

Postemployment benefits
Defined-benefit pension funds

Nedgroup Pension Fund (including the Optiplus policy).

Nedbank UK Pension Fund.

Defined-benefit medical aid schemes

Nedgroup Medical Aid Scheme for Nedbank employees and pensioners.

Nedgroup Medical Aid Scheme for past BoE employees and pensioners.

102 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
 
Other long-term employee benefits

Disability fund

Nedbank Group Disability Fund (including the OMART policy).

Insurance policies held with related parties

Optiplus (Nedgroup Pension Fund), OMART (Nedbank Group Disability Fund) and PRMA (Symmetry) annuity policies are 
insurance policies, the proceeds of which can be used only to pay or fund the employee benefits under the specific funds. 
However, these policies are not qualifying insurance policies in terms of IAS 19: Employee Benefits since they are held with 
related parties. These rights to reimbursement are therefore recognised as separate assets and in all other respects are 
treated in the same way as other plan assets.

G1.1  Analysis of long-term employee benefit assets and liabilities

Rm

 Notes 

 Assets 

 Liabilities

2018
Postemployment benefits
Other long-term employee benefits – disability fund

2017
Postemployment benefits
Other long-term employee benefits – disability fund

G1.1.1

G1.1.1

 4 301 
 463 

 4 764 

 5 307 
 454 

 5 761 

 (2 185)
 (463)

 (2 648)

 (2 969)
 (454)

 (3 423)

The group’s defined-benefit obligation in terms of the Nedbank Group Disability Fund is recognised together with the fair value 
of the assets held in OMART. OMART is a structured entity controlled by the group and was established to fund this defined-
benefit obligation of R463m (2017: R454m). The value of the OMART asset held by the group is R463m (2017: R454m).

Rm

G1.1.1 Net asset/(liability) recognised

2018
Present value of defined-benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets1

Funded status
Unrecognised due to paragraph 65 limit

Net fund asset2
Net fund liability3

2017
Present value of defined-benefit obligation 
Fair value of plan assets1

Funded status
Unrecognised due to paragraph 65 limit

Net fund asset2
Net fund liability3

Pension
and
provident
funds

Medical
aid
funds

Contribution
asset 

 (4 074)
 5 767 

 1 693 
 (70)

 1 623 

 3 153 
 (1 530)

 (4 616)
 7 780 

 3 164 
 (64)

 3 100 

 3 866 
 (766)

 (1 429)
 1 148 

 (281)

 (281)

 1 148 
 (1 429)

 (2 203)
 1 441 

 (762)

 (762)

 1 441 
 (2 203)

 774 

 774 

 774 

 774 

 – 

 – 

 Total

 (5 503)
 7 689

 2 186
 (70)

 2 116

 5 075
 (2 959)

 (6 819)
 9 221

 2 402
 (64)

 2 338

 5 307
 (2 969)

1 

In terms of IAS 19: Employee Benefits insurance policies issued by related parties of the reporting entity are excluded from the definition of qualifying 
insurance policies. The fair value of plan assets includes non-qualifying insurance policies for pension funds to the value of R760m (2017: R765m) and for 
medical aid to the value of R1 148m (2017: R1 441m).

2  The pension and provident fund net asset refers to the sum of pension and provident funds with a net positive fund value of R1 623m (2017: R3 100m) plus 
non-qualifying insurance policies taken on the funds of R760m (2017: R765m). The medical aid fund net asset refers to non-qualifying insurance policies 
taken on the fund of R1 148m (2017: R1 441m).

3  The medical aid fund net liability refers to the sum of medical aid funds with a negative fund value of R281m (2017: R762m)

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 103

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

G1  Long-term employee benefits continued

G1.1  Analysis of long-term employee benefit assets and liabilities continued

G1.1.2 Postemployment benefits

Rm

Analysis of postemployment benefit assets and 
liabilities
2018
Pension funds

Nedgroup Fund
Nedbank UK Fund

Medical aid funds

Nedgroup scheme for Nedbank employees
Nedgroup scheme for BoE employees

Contribution asset

Total

2017
Pension funds

Nedgroup Fund
Nedbank UK Fund

Medical aid funds

Nedgroup scheme for Nedbank employees
Nedgroup scheme for BoE employees

 Present
value of
obligation 

 Fair
value of
plan asset 

 Surplus/
(Deficit) 

 Unrecog-
nised
due to
paragraph
65 limit 

 Net asset/
(liability)

 4 074 

 3 698 
 376 

 1 429 

 1 356 
 73 

 5 503 

 4 616 

 4 248 
 368 

 2 203 

 2 068 
 135 

 5 767 

 5 321 
 446 

 1 148 

 1 070 
 78 

 774 

 7 689 

 7 780 

 7 350 
 430 

 1 441 

 1 441 

 1 693 

 1 623 
 70 

 (281)

 (286)
 5 

 774 

 2 186 

 3 164 

 3 102 
 62 

 (762)

 (627)
 (135)

 (70)

 (70)

 – 

 (70)

 1 623

 1 623
 –

 (281)

 (286)
 5

 774

 2 116

 (64)

 3 100

 (64)

 – 

 3 102
 (2)

 (762)

 (627)
 (135)

Total

 6 819 

 9 221 

 2 402 

 (64)

 2 338

104 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Rm

Present value of defined-benefit obligation
2018
Balance at the beginning of the year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Contributions by plan participants
Actuarial losses¹ 
Benefits paid
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes
Settlement2

Balance at the end of the year

2017
Balance at the beginning of the year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Contributions by plan participants
Actuarial losses¹ 
Benefits paid
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes
Transfer of Nedbank (Swaziland) Limited and Nedbank (Lesotho) 
Limited to Nedbank Group Limited

Balance at the end of the year 

Fair value of plan assets
2018
Balance at the beginning of the year
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gains
Contributions by the employer
Refund of contributions
Contributions by plan participants
Benefits paid
Scheme-settled administration costs
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes
Settlement2

Balance at the end of the year

2017
Balance at the beginning of the year
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gains/(losses)¹ 
Contributions by the employer
Contributions by plan participants
Benefits paid
Scheme-settled administration costs
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes
Transfer of Nedbank (Swaziland) Limited and Nedbank (Lesotho) 
Limited to Nedbank Group Limited

Balance at the end of the year

 – 

 5 503

Pension and
provident
funds

Medical
aid funds

Contribution
asset

 4 616 
 13 
 366 
 5 
 (513)
 (450)
 9 
 28 

 4 074 

 4 954 
 22 
 403 
 5 
 (169)
 (401)
 5 

 (203)

 4 616 

 7 780 
 573 
 (635)
 17 

 5 
 (450)
 (7)
 35 
 (1 551)

 5 767 

 7 485 
 635 
 243 
 24 
 5 
 (401)
 (7)
 (1)

 (203)

 7 780 

 2 203 
 42 
 150 

 142 
 (85)

 (1 023)

 1 429 

 2 133 
 98 
 214 

 (163)
 (79)

 2 203 

 – 

 (39)

 813 

 1 441 
 133 
 (216)
 30 
 (155)

 (85)

 1 148 

 774 

 1 343 
 131 
 (24)
 69 

 (78)

 1 441 

 – 

Total

 6 819
 55
 516
 5
 (371)
 (535)
 9
 (995)

 7 087
 120
 617
 5
 (332)
 (480)
 5

 (203)

 6 819

 9 221
 667
 (851)
 860
 (155)
 5
 (535)
 (7)
 35
 (1 551)

 7 689

 8 828
 766
 219
 93
 5
 (479)
 (7)
 (1)

 (203)

 9 221

1  The R480m (2017: R551m) recognised in OCI is the sum of the actuarial loss on the plan liabilities and the actuarial gain/loss on plan assets less taxation, 

before the IAS 19 paragraph 65 limit.

2  During the year Nedbank closed the postretirement medical aid (PRMA) benefit to new members. In June 2018 Nedbank settled the existing obligations to 

active employees through:

 (cid:122) an actuarial computed ‘no worse off’ lump sum allocation into the employee’s defined-contribution fund membership account; or

 (cid:122) an enhanced lump sum allocation into the employee’s defined-contribution fund membership account, with no further ongoing contribution obligations.

The settlement resulted in a lump sum allocation of R766m This includes R28m that was added directly to the defined-benefit fund obligation for the active 
members remaining members of the defined-benefit pension fund. This was funded from defined-benefit pension fund assets of R1 551m. A contribution asset 
of R813m was also created.

As a result of the settlement, the PRMA defined-benefit obligation decreased by an estimate of R1 023m. Therefore, a net gain of R257m (reduction in PRMA 
obligation less lump sum allocations) was recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 105

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

G1  Long-term employee benefits continued

G1.1  Analysis of long-term employee benefit assets and liabilities continued

G1.1.2 Postemployment benefits continued

Rm

Net (income)/expense recognised
2018
Current service cost
Interest (received)/cost
Scheme-settled plan administration costs
Asset recognition – benefit of rule change allocated to the fund
Effect of application of asset ceiling
Gain on settlement2

2017
Current service cost
Interest (received)/cost
Scheme-settled plan administration costs
Past service cost
Effect of application of asset ceiling

Movements in net asset/(liability) recognised
2018
Balance at the beginning of the year
Net income/(expense) recognised in the statement of comprehensive 
income
Net remeasurements – debit for the year
Contributions paid by the employer
Refund of contributions
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes
Settlement2
Settlement of active members2

Balance at the end of the year

2017
Balance at the beginning of the year
Net income/(expense) recognised in the statement of comprehensive 
income
Net remeasurements – debit for the year
Contributions paid by the employer
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes

Balance at the end of the year

Distribution of plan assets (%)
2018
Equity instruments
Debt instruments
Property
Cash
International
Other

2017
Equity instruments
Debt instruments
Property
Cash
International

Actual return on plan assets (Rm)
2018

2017

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Pension and
provident
funds

Medical aid
funds

 Contribution
asset 

 Total

13
(207)
7
5
3

(179)

22
(232)
8
5
1

(196)

3 100

179
(122)
17

(28)
28
(1 551)

1 623

39

39

42
17

(257)

(198)

98
83

181

–

(762)

198
(358)
30
(155)

766

(281)

(39)

813

774

2 504

(790)

196
373
24
3

(181)
141
68

55
(151)
7
5
3
(257)

(338)

120
(149)
8
5
1

(15)

2 338

338
(480)
860
(155)
(28)
28
(785)

2 116

1 714

15
514
92
3

3 100

(762)

–

2 338

29,10
33,52
4,61
5,92
26,85

48,00
20,00
6,00
18,00
6,00
2,00

32,24
31,28
4,84
7,93
23,39
0,32

100,00

100,00

–

100,00

27,10
25,62
4,11
19,34
23,83

84,00

16,00

23,16
34,24
3,48
19,24
19,88

100,00

100,00

–

100,00

(63)

878

(83)

107

(39)

–

(185)

985

Principal actuarial assumptions (%)

2018
Discount rates
Expected rates of return on plan assets
Inflation rate
Expected rates of salary increases
Pension increase allowance
Annual increase to medical aid subsidy
Average expected retirement age (years)

2017
Discount rates
Expected rates of return on plan assets
Inflation rate
Expected rates of salary increases
Pension increase allowance
Annual increase to medical aid subsidy
Average expected retirement age (years)

Sensitivity analysis

Defined-benefit obligation

Range

Used in
valuation

2,75–9,40
2,75–9,40
2,30–5,60
6,60–6,60
0,56–5,60

9,80–9,80
10
5,80–5,80
6

7,80–7,80
60

60

2,45–8,80
2,45–8,80
2,25–5,80
6,80–6,80
0,55–5,80

9,60–9,60
9,60
6,00–6,00
6,00

7,50–7,50
60

60

The defined-benefit obligation has been recalculated to show the effect of the discount rate and inflation rate assumptions 
on the defined-benefit obligation by adding and subtracting one percent to each assumption. This sensitivity analysis is for the 
Nedgroup Pension Fund.

Rm

2018
Defined-benefit obligation

Change (%)

2017
Defined-benefit obligation

Change (%)

Medical aid accrued liability

Main result

 3 702 

Discount
rate plus
one percent

Discount
rate minus
one percent

Inflation
rate plus
one percent

Inflation
rate minus
one percent

 3 496 

 (5,6)

 3 927 

 6,1 

 4 247 

 4 025 

 4 509 

 (5,2)

 6,2 

 3 943 

 6,5 

 4 519 

 6,4 

 3 479

 (6,0)

 4 014

 (5,5)

The sensitivity analysis provided below shows the impact of changes to these assumptions on the accrued liability value at 
31 December 2018.

Rm

Medical aid accrued liability

Change (%)

Main result

 1 430 

Medical
subsidy
rate plus
one percent

Medical
subsidy
rate minus
one percent

Discount
rate
plus half
a percent

Discount
rate
minus half
a percent

 1 529 

 6,9 

 1 344 

 (6,0)

 1 383 

 (3,3)

 1 481

 3,6

The sensitivity analysis provided below shows the impact of changes to these assumptions on the accrued liability value at 
31 December 2017.

Rm

Medical aid accrued liability

Change (%)

Pension funds

Main result

 2 204 

Medical
subsidy
rate plus
one percent

Medical
subsidy
rate minus
one percent

Discount
rate
plus half
a percent

Discount
rate
minus half
a percent

 2 536 

 15,1 

 1 933 

 (12,3)

 2 058 

 (6,6)

 2 367

 7,4

The expected long-term return is a function of the expected long-term returns on equities, cash and bonds. In setting these 
assumptions the asset splits at the latest available date were used and adjustments were made to reflect the effect of expenses.

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rate 
Expected return on plan assets 
Future salary increases 
Future pension increases 

2018

8,89%
8,89%
6,09%
5,21%

2017

8,45%
8,45%
6,42%
5,51%

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

G1  Long-term employee benefits continued

G1.1  Analysis of long-term employee benefit assets and liabilities continued

G1.1.2 Postemployment benefits continued

Medical aid funds

The overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is 9,4%. The expected rate of return is based on market 
expectations, at the beginning of the period, for returns over the entire life of the related obligation. The expected rate of 
return is based on the expected performance of the entire portfolio.

Experience adjustments on present value of defined-benefit obligations for the past five years (Rm)

Rm

2018

2017
2016
2015
2014

Experience adjustments on fair value of plan assets for the past five years (Rm)

2018

2017
2016
2015
2014

Estimate of future contributions

Contributions expected for ensuing year

Fund surplus/(deficit) for the past five years

Rm

Pension funds
2018

2017
2016
2015
2014

Medical aid funds
2018

2017
2016
2015
2014

Effect of 1% change in assumed medical cost trend rates

Rm

1% increase – effect on current service cost and interest cost
1% increase – effect on accumulated benefit obligation
1% decrease – effect on current service cost and interest cost
1% decrease – effect on accumulated benefit obligation

 Present
value of
obligation 

 Fair
value of
plan asset 

 Surplus/
(Deficit)

 (291)

 (48)
 (64)
 (89)
 55 

25

 (142)

 163 
 (97)
 113 
 (42)

 (216)

 (24)
 (40)
 (14)
 (24)

 (433)

 115
 (161)
 24
 13

 (216)

 (24)
 (40)
 (14)
 (24)

 25

 Present
value of
obligation 

 Fair
value of
plan asset 

 Surplus/
(Deficit)

 4 074 

 4 616 
 4 954 
 5 065 
 5 024 

 1 429 

 2 203 
 2 133 
 1 832 
 1 772 

 5 767 

 7 780 
 7 485 
 7 576 
 7 053 

 1 148 

 1 441 
 1 343 
 1 254 
 1 170 

 2018 

 (60)
 (256)
 (42)
 (441)

 1 693

 3 164
 2 531
 2 511
 2 029

 (281)

 (762)
 (790)
 (578)
 (602)

2017

 59
 333
 (46)
 (271)

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G2  Non-current assets held for sale

Accounting policy

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale when their carrying amount will be recovered principally 
through sale rather than use.

Immediately before classification as held for sale, all assets and liabilities are remeasured in accordance with the group’s 
accounting policies. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale are measured at the lower of the carrying amount 
and fair value less incremental, directly attributable, cost to sell (excluding taxation and finance charges) and are not 
depreciated.

Non-current assets held for sale

Previously included in 

Properties sold not yet transferred¹

Property and equipment 

¹  Commitments for the sale of properties have commenced and are anticipated to be concluded within the following 

12 months. Transfer of the properties is expected to take place during the following year.

G3 Other assets

Sundry debtors and other accounts
Impairment of other assets

2018
Rm

 305 

 305 

2017
Rm

 388

 388

 12 055 
(15)

12 040 

 7 332

 7 332

SECTION H: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Accounting policy

Financial instruments recognised in the statement of financial position include all financial assets and financial liabilities, 
including derivative instruments, but excluding investments in subsidiaries, associate companies and joint arrangements (other 
than investments held by venture capital divisions), employee benefit assets and liabilities, and leases. Financial instruments 
are accounted for under IAS 32: Financial Instruments – Presentation, IAS 39: Financial Instruments – Recognition and 
Measurement, IFRS 9: Financial Instruments, IFRS 7: Financial Instruments – Disclosures and IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement.

Financial assets and financial liabilities
Measurement basis of financial instruments

There are two bases of measurement, namely amortised cost and fair value.

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual terms of the 
instrument. Regular-way purchase and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, ie the date on which the 
group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

At initial recognition the group measures a financial asset or financial liability at its fair value plus or minus, in the case of a 
financial asset or financial liability not at FVTPL, transaction costs that are incremental and directly attributable to the 
acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability, such as fees and commissions. Transaction costs of financial 
assets or financial liabilities carried at FVTPL are expensed in profit or loss. Immediately after initial recognition an ELC 
allowance is recognised for financial assets measured at amortised cost and investments in debt instruments measured at 
FVOCI, which results in an accounting loss being recognised in profit or loss when an asset is newly originated.

Amortised cost and effective interest rate

The amortised cost of a financial instrument is the amount at which the financial instrument is measured on initial 
recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortisation using the effective-interest-rate method 
of any difference between the initial contractual amount and the maturity amount, less any cumulative impairment losses.

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the 
expected life of the financial asset or financial liability to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset (ie its amortised cost 
before any impairment allowance) or to the amortised cost of a financial liability. The calculation does not consider ECLs and 
includes transaction costs, premiums or discounts, fees and points paid or received that are integral to the effective interest 
rate, such as origination fees. For purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets (assets that are credit-impaired 
at initial recognition) the group calculates the credit-adjusted effective interest rate, which is calculated based on the 
amortised cost of the financial asset instead of its gross carrying amount and incorporates the impact of the ECLs in 
estimated future cashflows.

When the group revises the estimates of future cashflows, the carrying amount of the respective financial asset or financial 
liability is adjusted to reflect the new estimate, discounted using the original effective interest rate. Any changes are 
recognised in profit or loss.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Interest income

Interest income is calculated by applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of financial assets, except for:

 (cid:122) purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets, for which the original credit-adjusted effective interest rate is 

applied to the amortised cost of the financial asset; and

 (cid:122) financial assets that are not purchased or originated credit-impaired, but have subsequently become credit-impaired 
(or ‘stage 3’), for which interest revenue is calculated by applying the effective interest rate to their amortised cost
(ie net of the ECL allowance).

Fair value

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received on selling the asset or paid on transferring a 
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The fair value of instruments that are quoted in an active market is determined using quoted prices where they represent 
those at which regularly and recently occurring transactions take place.

The group uses valuation techniques to establish the fair value of instruments where quoted prices in active markets are not 
available.

For a detailed discussion of the fair value of financial instruments refer to note H2.

Financial assets

(i)   Classification and measurement

From 1 January 2018 Nedbank applies IFRS 9 and classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

 (cid:122) FVTPL;

 (cid:122) FVOCI; and

 (cid:122) amortised cost.

The classification requirements of investments in debt and equity instruments are described below:

Debt instruments

The classification of investments in debt instruments depends on:

 (cid:122) the business model within which the financial assets are held and managed; and

 (cid:122) the contractual cashflow characteristics of the financial assets, ie whether the cashflows represent ‘solely payments of 

principal and interest’.

Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if they are held within a business model of which the objective is to hold 
those assets for the purpose of collecting contractual cashflows and those cashflows comprise solely payments of principal 
and interest (ie ‘hold to collect’ business model).

Financial assets are measured at FVOCI if they are held within a business model of which the objective is achieved by both 
collecting contractual cashflows and selling financial assets and those contractual cashflows comprise solely payments of 
principal and interest (ie ‘hold to collect and sell’ business model). Movements in the carrying amount of these financial 
assets are taken through OCI, except for impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains or losses, 
which are recognised in profit or loss.

Where the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity 
to profit or loss.

The remaining financial assets are measured at FVTPL. All derivative instruments that are either financial assets or 
financial liabilities will continue to be classified as held for trading and measured at FVTPL. Financial assets with embedded 
derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cashflows are solely payments of principal and 
interest.

The group reclassifies debt investments when, and only when, its business model for managing those assets changes. The 
reclassification takes place from the start of the first reporting period following the change. Such changes are expected to 
be very infrequent and none occurred during the period.

Investments in equity instruments

For equity investments that are held neither for trading nor for contingent consideration the group may irrevocably elect to 
present subsequent changes in the fair value of these equity investments in OCI. Where the equity investment is 
derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is not reclassified from equity to profit or loss. 
However, it may be reclassified in equity.

Alternatively, where the group does not make the abovementioned election, fair-value changes are recognised in profit or 
loss. This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis. On initial recognition the group may irrevocably designate 
a financial asset otherwise meeting the requirements for measurement at amortised cost or FVOCI, or as FVTPL, if doing 
so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise.

110 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Financial liabilities

The accounting for financial liabilities remains largely unchanged under IFRS 9, except for financial liabilities designated as 
FVTPL. Changes in the fair value of these financial liabilities that are attributable to the group’s own credit risk are 
recognised in OCI. Where the financial liability is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is not 
reclassified from equity to profit or loss. However, it may be reclassified in equity.

On the initial application of IFRS 9 an entity may revoke its previous designation of financial assets and financial liabilities 
measured at FVTPL (fair-value option), with the loans being reclassified in amortised cost or FVOCI, depending on the 
entity’s business model for the asset.

(ii) Impairments

Impairments in terms of IFRS 9 are determined based on an ECL model, as opposed to the incurred loss model of IAS 39.

The ECL model applies to financial assets measured at amortised cost and debt instruments at FVOCI, lease receivables 
and certain loan commitments, as well as financial guarantee contracts.

Under IFRS 9 loss allowances are measured on either of the following bases:

 (cid:122) 12-month ECLs: these are ECLs that result from possible default events within the 12 months after the reporting date; and

 (cid:122)

lifetime ECLs: these are ECLs that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.

The group is required to recognise an allowance for either 12-month or lifetime ECLs, depending on whether there has been 
a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) since initial recognition. Indicators of an SICR in the retail portfolio may include any 
of the following:

 (cid:122) Short-term forbearance.

 (cid:122) Direct debit cancellation.

 (cid:122) Extension to the terms granted.

 (cid:122) Previous arrears within the past months.

Indicators of an SICR in the wholesale portfolio may include any of the following:

 (cid:122) Significant increase in the credit spread.

 (cid:122) Significant adverse changes in business, financial and/or economic conditions in which the client operates.

 (cid:122) Actual or expected forbearance or restructuring.

 (cid:122) Significant change in collateral value.

 (cid:122) Early signs of liquidity and cashflow problems, such as a delay in the servicing of trade creditors/loans.

Measurement of ECLs

The measurement of ECLs reflects a probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money and the entity’s best available 
forward-looking information. The abovementioned probability-weighted outcome considers the possibility of a credit loss 
occurring and the possibility of no credit loss occurring, even if the possibility of a credit loss occurring is low. Credit losses 
are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls (ie the difference between the cashflows due to the entity in 
accordance with the contract and the cashflows that the group expects to receive). ECLs are discounted at the effective 
interest rate of the financial asset.

The assessment of the ECL of a financial asset or portfolio of financial assets entails estimations of the likelihood of defaults 
occurring and of default correlations between counterparties. The group measures ECL using probability of default (PD), 
exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD). These three components are multiplied together and adjusted for the 
likelihood of default. The calculated ECL is then discounted using the original effective interest rate of the financial asset.

The assessment of SICR and the calculation of ECL both incorporate forward-looking information. The group has 
performed historical analyses and identified the key economic variables impacting credit risk and ECL for each portfolio. 
These economic variables and their associated impact on the PD, EAD and LGD vary by financial instrument. The Nedbank 
Group Economic Unit unit provides a forecast of economic variables and an overview of the economy quarterly or more 
often if necessary. Significant judgement and estimates are applied in this process of incorporating forward-looking 
information into the SICR assessment and ECL calculation.

Credit-impaired financial assets

At each reporting date the group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost and debt securities at FVOCI 
are credit-impaired. A financial asset is credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the 
estimated future cashflows of the financial asset have occurred. The group’s definition of credit-impaired is aligned to our 
internal definition of default.

Presentation of impairment

Loss allowances for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the gross carrying amount of the 
assets, and the amortised cost is presented on the face of the statement of financial position.

For debt securities at FVOCI the loss allowance is recognised in OCI, instead of reducing the carrying amount of the asset. 
For off-balance-sheet exposures, such as financial guarantee contracts, the loss allowance is presented in ‘Provisions and 
other liabilities’ on the face of the statement of financial position.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

(iii)  Modification of loans

The group may renegotiate or otherwise modify the contractual cashflows of loans to clients. When this happens, 
the group assesses whether the new terms are substantially different to the original terms. In the normal course of 
business restructures a combination of qualitative and quantitative factors needs to be considered to establish 
whether the change to the contractual cashflows is substantial. However, in a distressed restructure the group needs 
to determine whether it is merely attempting to recover the original cashflows in the most optimal manner, and as 
such the original cashflows have not expired, or whether the risks and rewards associated with the cashflows have 
been altered fundamentally enough for the original instrument to be derecognised.

The group is of the view that the abovementioned principle can be applied by type of modification for retail exposures, 
as we assume there is a homogenous business process and objective underlying each type of modification. The 
application to wholesale exposures should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis through consultation by the business 
unit with the group’s IFRS Advisory Division, as it may be necessary to take into account whether the modification is 
considered substantial based on the unique facts and circumstances.

Should the terms be substantially different, the group derecognises the original financial asset and recognises a ‘new’ 
financial asset at fair value and recalculates a new effective interest rate for the asset. The date of renegotiation is 
consequently considered to be the date of initial recognition for impairment calculation purposes and for determining 
whether a significant increase in credit risk has occurred. However, the group also assesses whether the new financial 
asset recognised is deemed to be credit-impaired at initial recognition, especially in circumstances where the 
renegotiation was driven by the debtor being unable to make originally agreed payments. Differences in the carrying 
amount are also recognised in profit or loss as a gain or loss on derecognition.

Should the terms not be substantially different, the renegotiation or modification does not result in derecognition, and 
the group recalculates the gross carrying amount based on the revised cashflows of the financial asset and recognises 
a modification gain or loss in profit or loss. The new gross carrying amount is recalculated by discounting the modified 
cashflows at the original effective interest rate (or credit-adjusted effective interest rate for purchased or originated 
credit-impaired financial assets).

Revolving products

A revolving credit facility (RCF) may be seen as financial instrument that is either:

 (cid:122) one continuous instrument, with one origination date that could be many years in the past; or

 (cid:122) a series of one-year instruments, each of which would have a different origination date.

With respect to revolving credit facilities, the key consideration of whether the issuing of a new card, change in credit 
limit, or conducting a credit review results in derecognition of the loan or facility is the robustness of the process 
followed and the resulting impact on credit risk management. Where the process is not considered to be sufficiently 
robust, ie it is purely procedural in nature, the original RCF will not be derecognised and the date of origination will 
remain the date at which the facility was first contractually extended (or was subject to a robust process that resulted 
in derecognition). If the process is considered to be robust, the date of origination would be the date of derecognition 
of the previous facility or loan.

The group considers the following factors to determine whether a review (annual or otherwise) is robust, ie would 
result in derecognition:

 (cid:122) The effectiveness of the review in mitigating or managing credit risk until the next scheduled review.

 (cid:122) Evidence that specific action is taken as a result of the outcome of the review, for example:

 ○ changes in facility limits;

 ○ repricing of the facility;

 ○ changes in required collateral or security;

 ○ changes to the terms and conditions of the facility; or

 ○ withdrawal of the facility.

 (cid:122) The review is performed at a facility or client level (or client group).

 (cid:122) The review is done holistically, taking into account the income derived from the facility and the other income generated 

from the client in comparison to the risk taken.

 (cid:122)

Increased monitoring or scrutiny of the facility, for example additional controls and/or approvals, is put in place until the 
next review.

(iv)  Derecognition other than a modification

The group derecognises a financial asset (or group of financial assets) or a part of a financial asset (or part of a group 
of financial assets) when, and only when:

 (cid:122) the contractual rights to the cashflows arising from the financial asset have expired; or

 (cid:122) the group transfers the financial asset, including substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset; or

 (cid:122) the group transfers the financial asset, neither retaining nor transferring substantially all the risks and rewards of 

ownership of the asset, but no longer retaining control of the asset.

The difference between the carrying amount of a financial asset or financial liability (or part thereof) that is 
derecognised and the consideration paid or received, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, 
is recognised in non-interest revenue for the period.

112 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

The group enters into transactions where it retains the contractual rights to receive cashflows from assets but assumes a 
contractual obligation to pay those cashflows to other entities and transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards. 
These transactions are accounted for as ‘pass through’ transfers that result in derecognition when the group;

 (cid:122) has no obligation to make payments unless it collects equivalent amounts from the assets;

 (cid:122)

is prohibited from selling or pledging the assets; and

 (cid:122) has an obligation to remit any cash it collects from the assets without material delay.

Collateral (shares and bonds) furnished by the group under standard repurchase agreements and securities lending and 
borrowing transactions are not derecognised because the group retains substantially all the risks and rewards on the basis 
of the predetermined repurchase price, and the criteria for derecognition are therefore not met. This also applies to certain 
securitisation transactions in which the group retains a subordinated residual interest.

Financial liabilities

(i)   Classification and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for:

 (cid:122) Financial liabilities at FVTPL: This classification is applied to derivative financial liabilities, financial liabilities held for trading 
and other financial liabilities designated as such at initial recognition. Gains or losses on financial liabilities designated as 
FVTPL are presented partially in OCI (the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to 
changes in the credit risk of that liability, which is determined as the amount that is not attributable to changes in market 
conditions that give rise to market risk) and partially in profit or loss (the remaining amount of change in the fair value of 
the liability).

 (cid:122) Financial liabilities arising from the transfer of financial assets that did not qualify for derecognition, whereby a financial 

liability is recognised for the consideration received for the transfer. In subsequent periods, the group recognises any 
expenses incurred on the financial liability.

 (cid:122) Financial guarantee contracts and loan commitments.

(ii)   Derecognition

A financial liability (or part of a financial liability) is derecognised when, and only when, the liability is extinguished, ie when 
the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or has expired.

Sale and repurchase agreements and lending of securities

Securities sold subject to linked repurchase agreements are retained in the financial statements, as the group retains all 
risks and rewards of ownership of the securities. The securities are recorded as trading or investment securities and the 
counterparty liability is included in amounts owed to depositors, deposits from banks, or other money market deposits. 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell are recorded as loans and advances to banks or clients. The difference 
between the sale and repurchase price is treated as interest and recognised over the duration of the agreements using the 
effective-interest-rate method.

Securities lent to counterparties are also retained in the financial statements and any interest earned is recognised in profit 
or loss using the effective-interest-rate method. Securities borrowed are not recognised in the financial statements, unless 
these are sold to third parties, in which case the purchase and sale are recorded with the gain or loss included in non-interest 
revenue. The obligation to return them is recorded at fair value as a trading liability.

Acceptances

Acceptances comprise undertakings by the group to pay bills of exchange drawn on clients. The group expects most 
acceptances to be settled simultaneously with the reimbursement from clients. Acceptances are recorded as liabilities 
within amounts owed to depositors, with the corresponding asset recorded in the statement of financial position within 
loans and advances.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents represents cash on hand and demand deposits and cash equivalents that are short term (ie with 
a maturity of less than 90 days from acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of 
cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash and cash equivalents therefore include cash and 
balances with central banks that can be withdrawn on demand (except where a specific minimum balance at the end of the 
day is required to be maintained), other eligible bills and amounts due from banks.

Investment contract liabilities

Liabilities for unit-linked and market-linked contracts are reported at fair value. For unit-linked contracts the fair value is 
calculated as the account value of the units, ie the number of units held multiplied by the bid price value of the assets in the 
underlying fund (adjusted for taxation). For market-linked contracts the fair value of the liability is determined with 
reference to the fair value of the underlying assets. This fair value is calculated in accordance with the financial soundness 
valuation basis, except that negative rand reserves arising from the capitalisation of future margins are not permitted. The 
fair value of the liability, at a minimum, reflects the initial deposit of the client, which is repayable on demand.

Investment contract liabilities (other than unit-linked and market-linked contracts) are measured at amortised cost.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 113

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Contribution income relating to investment contracts

Contribution income includes lump sums received in respect of linked businesses with retirement funds and are accounted for 
when due. The contribution income is set off directly against the liability under investment contracts.

Benefits relating to investment contracts

Policyholder benefits are accounted for when claims are intimated directly against the liability under investment contracts.

Financial guarantee contracts

Financial guarantee contracts are contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a 
loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument.

Issued financial guarantee contracts are recognised as insurance contracts and are measured at the best estimate of the 
expenditure required to settle any financial obligation at the reporting date. Liability adequacy testing is performed to ensure 
that the carrying amount of the liability for issued financial guarantee contracts is sufficient. Any increase in the liability 
relating to guarantees is recognised in profit or loss.

For loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, the loss allowance is recognised as a provision. However, for 
contracts that include both a loan and an undrawn commitment, and where the group cannot separately identify the ECLs 
on the undrawn commitment component from those on the loan component, the ECLs on the undrawn commitment are 
recognised together with the loss allowance for the loan. To the extent that the combined ECLs exceed the gross carrying 
amount of the loan, the ECLs are recognised as a provision.

Derivatives and hedging activities

Nedbank has elected to continue to apply the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39 on adoption of IFRS 9. Nedbank has 
not provided comparative information for periods before the date of initial application of IFRS 9 for the new disclosures 
introduced by IFRS 9 as a consequential amendment to IFRS 7, as permitted by IFRS 7 paragraph 44Z.

Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation

Fair value of financial instruments

Certain of the group’s financial instruments are carried at FVTPL, such as those held for trading and those designated by 
management under the fair-value option.

Other non-derivative financial assets may be designated as FVOCI. FVOCI financial investments are initially recognised at fair 
value and are subsequently held at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of such assets are included as 
a separate component of OCI and presented in equity.

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received on selling the asset or paid on transferring the 
liability in an orderly transaction at the measurement date between knowledgeable and willing parties, other than in a forced 
or liquidation sale. Financial instruments entered into as trading transactions, together with any associated hedging, are 
measured at fair value and the resultant profits and losses are included in net trading income, along with interest and 
dividends arising from long and short positions and funding costs relating to trading activities. Assets and liabilities resulting 
from gains and losses on financial instruments held for trading are reported gross in trading portfolio assets and liabilities or 
derivative financial instruments, reduced by the effects of netting agreements where there is an intention to settle net with 
counterparties.

Details of the processes, procedures and assumptions used in the determination of fair value are disclosed in note I2 to the 
financial statements. In particular, the areas that involve the greatest amount of judgement and complexity include the 
following:

 (cid:122) Assessing whether instruments are trading with sufficient frequency and volume that they can be considered liquid.

 (cid:122) The inclusion of a measure of the counterparties non-performance risk in the fair-value measurement of loans and 

advances, which involves the modelling of dynamic credit spreads.

 (cid:122) The inclusion of credit valuation adjustment (CVA) and debit valuation adjustment (DVA) in the fair-value measurement of 

derivative instruments.

 (cid:122) The inclusion of own credit risk in the calculation of the fair value of financial liabilities.

These concepts are continuously developing and evolving within the context of the SA market and therefore changes in these 
assumptions will arise as the market develops.

Securitisations

The group sponsors the formation of structured entities primarily for the purpose of securitising financial assets for funding 
diversification purposes and to add flexibility in mitigating structural liquidity risk. Where it is difficult to determine whether 
the group controls a structured entity, the group makes judgements in terms of IFRS about its exposure to the risks and 
rewards, as well as about its ability to make operational decisions for the structured entity in question. In arriving at 
judgements, these factors are considered both jointly and separately.

114 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

H1  Consolidated statement of financial position – categories of financial instruments

At FVTPL

FVOCI

Notes

Total
Rm

Mandi-
torily at
fair value
Rm

Desig-
nated|¹
Rm

Debt
Instru-
ments
Rm

Equity
Instru-
ments
Rm

Financial
instru-
ments at
amortised
cost
Rm

Non-
financial
assets,
liabilities
and equity
Rm

2018
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other 
securities
Loans and advances
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investment securities
Non-current assets held for sale
Investments in associate 
companies 
Deferred taxation assets
Property and equipment
Long-term employee benefit 
assets
Mandatory reserve deposits 
with central bank
Intangible assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary share premium
Reserves

Total equity attributable to 
equity holders of the parent
Preference share capital and 
premium
Holders of preference shares
Holders of additional tier 1 
capital instruments
Non-controlling interest 
attributable to ordinary 
shareholders

Total equity 
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors
Provisions and other liabilities
Current taxation liabilities
Deferred taxation liabilities
Long-term employee benefit 
liabilities
Long-term debt instruments

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

C6
C4
C7

C3
C1.1
G3

E1
G2

E2
B7.3
F1

G1.1

C6
F2

B3.1

 5 467 

 18 426 

 36 344 
 22 412

 28 495 
 18 129 

 6 354 

 7 931 
 57 844 
 22 412 

 96 123 
 725 792 
 12 040 
 105 
 6 787 
 305 

 786 
 40 
 8 367 

 4 764 

 19 789 
 8 538 

 7 931
 21 500

 67 628
 683 770
 10 776 

 433

 19 789

 1 264
 105

 305

 786
 40
 8 367

 4 764

 8 538

 971 623 

 111 734 

 5 467 

 18 426 

 433 

 811 394 

 24 169

 28 
 19 182 
 49 636 

 28
 19 182
 49 636

 68 846 

–

–

–

–

–

 68 846

B3.2

 3 561 
 561 

B4

 3 416 

 23 

 76 407 
 19 761 
 806 487 
 10 414 
 272 
 224 

 2 648 
 55 410 

C7
D1
J1.1

B7.3

G1.1
D2

–
 19 761
 21 579 
 466 

 3 561
 561

 3 416

 23

–

–

–

–

 76 407

 784 908
 4 795 

 55 410

 5 153
 272
 224

 2 648

 895 216 

 41 806 

 971 623 

 41 806 

–

–

–

–

–

–

 845 113 

 8 297

 845 113 

 84 704

1  Refer to note H4 in respect of financial instruments designated as FVTPL.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H1  Consolidated statement of financial position – categories of financial instruments 

continued

Total
Rm

Held for
trading
Rm

Desig-
nated|¹
Rm

Notes

At FVTPL

Available-
for-sale
financial
assets
Rm

Held-to-
maturity
invest
ments
Rm

Loans
and
receiv-
ables
Rm

Financial
liabilities
at
amortised
cost
Rm

Non-
financial
assets,
liabilities
and equity
Rm

2017
Assets
Cash and cash 
equivalents
Other short-term 
securities
Derivative financial 
instruments
Government and other 
securities
Loans and advances2
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investment securities2
Non-current assets held 
for sale
Investments in associate 
companies2
Deferred taxation assets 
Property and equipment
Long-term employee 
benefit assets 
Mandatory reserve 
deposits with central 
bank
Intangible assets

C6

C4

C7

C3
C1.1
G3

E1

G2

E2
B7.3
F1

G1.1

 8 823 

 73 472 

 46 811 

 1 468 

 25 193

 30 698 

 30 698

 6 265 
 19 598 

 10 271 
 57 934 

 3 351 

 24 437 

 4 873 

 430

 48 749 
 695 744 
 7 332 
 75 
 5 303 

 388 

 224 
 37 
 7 976 

 5 761 

C6
F2

 18 145 
 7 341 

 8 823

 4 425
 618 212
 7 332

 18 145

 75

 388

 224
 37
 7 976

 5 761

 7 341

Total assets

 910 068 

 103 372 

 74 546 

 3 781 

 49 630 

 656 937 

–

 21 802

B3.1

 28 
 19 182 
 48 215 

 67 425 

–

–

–

–

–

B3.2

 3 561 

 561 

B4

 2 600 

 7 

 74 154 

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary share premium
Reserves 

Total equity attributable 
to equity holders of the 
parent
Preference share capital 
and premium
Holders of preference 
shares
Holders of additional tier 
1 capital instruments
Non-controlling interest 
attributable to ordinary 
shareholders

Total equity 
Derivative financial 
instruments
Amounts owed to 
depositors2
Provisions and other 
liabilities
Current taxation 
liabilities
Deferred taxation 
liabilities 
Long-term employee 
benefit liabilities 
Long-term debt 
instruments

Total liabilities

–

–

–

–

–

–

 74 154

C7

 23 561 

 23 561

D1

 742 859 

 23 201 

 54 694 

 664 964

J1.1

 14 047 

 2 436 

 10 611 

 1 000

 191 

 351 

 3 423 

B7.3

G1.1

D2

 51 482 

 348 

 835 914 

 49 198 

 55 042 

 191

 351

 3 423

 51 134

–

–

–

–

–

–

 726 709 

 4 965

 726 709 

 79 119

Total equity and liabilities

 910 068 

 49 198 

 55 042 

1  Refer to note H4 in respect of financial instruments designated as FVTPL.
2  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

116 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

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 19 182
 48 215

 67 425

 3 561

 561

 2 600

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H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments

H2.1  Valuation of financial instruments

Background
Information obtained from the valuation of financial instruments is used by the group to assess the performance of the 
business and, in particular, provide assurance that the risk and return measures that the business has taken are accurate and 
complete. It is important that the valuation of financial instruments accurately represent the financial position of the group 
while complying with the requirements of the applicable accounting standards.

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received on selling the asset or paid on transferring a 
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Underlying the definition of fair value 
is a presumption that an entity is a going concern without any intention or need to liquidate, to curtail materially the scale of 
its operations or to undertake a transaction on adverse terms. Fair value is not, therefore, the amount that an entity would 
receive or pay in a forced transaction, involuntary liquidation or distressed sale.

Control environment
Validation and approval
The business unit entering into the transaction is responsible for the initial determination and recording of the fair value of the 
transaction. There are normalised review protocols for the independent review and validation of fair values separate from the 
business unit entering into the transaction. These include, but are not limited to:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

daily controls over the profit or loss recorded by trading and treasury frontoffice traders;

specific controls to ensure consistent pricing policies and procedures are adhered to;

independent valuation of structures, products and trades; and

periodic review of all elements of the modelling process.

The validation of pricing and valuation methodologies is verified by a specialist team that is part of the group’s risk 
management function and that is independent of all the business units. A specific area of focus is the marking-to-model of 
illiquid and/or complex financial instruments.

The review of the modelling process includes approval of model revisions, vetting of model inputs, review of model results and 
more specifically the verification of risk calculations. All valuation techniques are validated and reviewed by qualified senior 
staff and are calibrated and backtested for validity by using prices from any observable current market transaction in the 
same instrument (ie without modification or repackaging) or based on any observable market data. The group obtains market 
data consistently in the same market where the instrument was originated or purchased.

If the fair-value calculation deviates from the quoted market value due to inaccurate observed market data, these deviations in 
the valuation are documented and presented at a review committee, which is independent of both the business unit and the 
specialist team, for approval. The committee will need to consider both the regulatory and accounting requirements in arriving 
at an opinion on whether the deviation is acceptable.

The group refines and modifies its valuation techniques as markets and products develop and as the pricing for individual 
products becomes more or less readily available. While the group believes its valuation techniques are appropriate and 
consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions may result in different 
estimates of fair value at the different reporting dates.

Stress testing and sensitivity measures
Comprehensive stress testing is conducted by the group, in which the following, at a minimum, are considered:

 (cid:122)

Anticipated future projected trading positions.

 (cid:122) Historical events.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Scenario testing to evaluate plausible future events.

Specific testing to supplement the value-at-risk (VaR) methodology (ie one-day holding period and 99% confidence interval).

For further discussion in respect of stress testing and sensitivity measures refer to note H2.7.

Valuation methodologies
The objective of a fair-value measurement is to estimate the price at which an orderly transaction to sell the asset or to 
transfer the liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. 
A fair-value measurement includes, but is not limited to, consideration of the following:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

The particular asset or liability that is being measured (consistently with its unit of account).

The principal (or most advantageous) market for the asset or liability.

The valuation technique(s) appropriate for the measurement, considering the availability of data with which to develop inputs 
that represent the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability and the level of the 
fair-value hierarchy within which the inputs are categorised.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments continued

H2.1  Valuation of financial instruments continued

Quoted price
A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily available from an exchange, 
industry group, pricing service or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market 
transactions on an arm’s-length basis. The appropriate quoted market price for an asset held or a liability to be issued is 
usually the current bid price and, for an asset to be acquired or a liability held, the asking price.

The objective of determining fair value is to arrive at the transaction price of an instrument on the measurement date (ie 
without modifying or repackaging the instrument) in the principal (or most advantageous) active market to which the business 
has immediate access.

The existence of published price quotations in an active market is the most reliable evidence of fair value and, when they exist, 
they are used without adjustment to measure the financial asset or financial liability. A market is considered to be active if 
transactions occur with sufficient volume and frequency to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

These quoted prices would generally be classified as level 1 in terms of the fair-value hierarchy prescribed by IFRS 13: Fair Value 
Measurement. 

Valuation techniques
If the market for a financial instrument is not active, the group establishes fair value by using various valuation techniques. 
These valuation techniques may include:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

using recent arm’s-length market transactions between knowledgeable, willing parties;

reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is substantially the same in nature;

reference to the value of the net asset of the underlying business;

earnings multiples;

discounted-cashflow analysis; and

various option pricing models.

If there is a valuation technique that is commonly used by market participants to price the financial instrument and that 
technique has been demonstrated to provide reasonable estimates of prices obtained in actual market transactions, the group 
will use that technique. In applying valuation techniques, and to the extent possible, the group maximises the use of relevant 
observable inputs and minimises the use of unobservable inputs.

The objective of using a valuation technique is to establish what the transaction price would have been on the measurement 
date in an arm’s-length exchange and motivated by normal business considerations. In applying valuation techniques the group 
uses estimates and assumptions that are consistent with available information about the estimates and assumptions that 
market participants would use in setting a price for the financial instrument.

Fair value is therefore estimated on the basis of the results of a valuation technique that makes maximum use of market 
inputs and relies as little as possible on entity-specific inputs. A valuation technique would be expected to arrive at a realistic 
estimate of the fair value if:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

it reasonably reflects how the market could be expected to price the instrument; and

the inputs to the valuation technique reasonably represent market expectations and measures of the risk-return factors 
inherent in the financial instrument.

Therefore, a valuation technique:

 (cid:122) will incorporate all relevant factors that market participants would consider in determining a price and

 (cid:122)

is consistent with accepted economic methodologies for pricing financial instruments.

If a published price quotation in an active market does not exist for a financial instrument in its entirety, but active markets exist 
for its component parts, fair value is determined on the basis of the relevant market prices for the various component parts.

If a rate (rather than a price) is quoted in an active market, the group uses that market-quoted rate as an input into a valuation 
technique to determine fair value. If the market-quoted rate does not include credit risk or other factors that market 
participants would include in valuing the instrument, the group adjusts for these factors.

Valuation techniques applied by the group would generally be classified as level 2 or level 3 in terms of the fair-value hierarchy 
prescribed by IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement. The determination of whether an instrument is classified as level 2 or level 3 is 
dependent on the significance of observable inputs versus unobservable inputs in relation to the fair value of the instrument.

118 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Observable markets
Quoted market prices in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and are used as the basis of measurement, if 
available. A determination of what constitutes ‘observable market data’ will necessitate significant judgement. It is the group’s 
belief that ‘observable market data’ comprises, in the following hierarchical order:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

prices or quotes from an exchange or listed markets in which there are sufficient liquidity and activity;

proxy observable market data that is proven to be highly correlated and has a logical, economic relationship with the 
instrument that is being valued; and

other direct and indirect market inputs that are observable in the marketplace.

Data is considered by the group to be observable if the data is:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

verifiable;

readily available;

regularly distributed;

from multiple independent sources;

transparent; and

not proprietary.

Data is considered by the group to be market-based if the data is:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

reliable;

based on consensus within reasonably narrow, observable ranges;

provided by sources that are actively involved in the relevant market; and

supported by actual market transactions.

It is not intended to imply that all of the above characteristics must be present to conclude that the evidence qualifies as 
observable market data. Judgement is applied based on the strength and quality of the available evidence.

Inputs to valuation techniques
An appropriate valuation technique for estimating the fair value of a particular financial instrument would incorporate 
observable market data about the market conditions and other factors that are likely to affect the instrument’s fair value. 
Inputs are selected on a basis that is consistent with the characteristics of the instrument that market participants would 
take into account in a transaction for that instrument. Principal inputs to valuation techniques applied by the group include, 
but are not limited to, the following:

 (cid:122) Discount rate: Where discounted-cashflow techniques are used, estimated future cashflows are based on management’s best 

estimates and the discount rate used is a market rate at the reporting date for an instrument with similar terms and conditions.

 (cid:122)

The time value of money: The business may use well-accepted and readily observable general interest rates, such as the 
Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (SA), London Interbank Offered Rate (UK) or an appropriate swap rate, as the 
benchmark rate to derive the present value of a future cashflow.

 (cid:122) Credit risk: Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with a counterparty’s failure or inability to fulfil its contractual obligations. 
The valuation of the relevant financial instrument takes into account the effect of credit risk on fair value by including an 
appropriate adjustment for the risk taken.

 (cid:122)

Foreign currency exchange prices: Active currency exchange markets exist for most major currencies, and prices are quoted 
daily on various trading platforms and in financial publications.

 (cid:122) Commodity prices: Observable market prices are available for those commodities that are actively traded on exchanges in SA, 

London, New York, Chicago and other commercial exchanges.

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

Equity prices: Prices (and indices of prices) of traded equity instruments are readily observable on JSE Limited or any other 
recognised international exchange. Present-value techniques may be used to estimate the current market price of equity 
instruments for which there are no observable prices.

Volatility: Measures of the volatility of actively traded items can be reasonably estimated by the implied volatility in current 
market prices. The shape and skew of the volatility curve is derived from a combination of observed trades and doubles in the 
market. In the absence of an active market a methodology to derive these volatilities from observable market data will be 
developed and utilised.

Recovery rates/Loss given default: These are used as an input to valuation models as an indicator of the severity of losses on 
default. Recovery rates are primarily sourced from market data providers or inferred from observable credit spreads.

Prepayment risk and surrender risk: Expected repayment patterns for financial assets and expected surrender patterns for 
financial liabilities can be estimated on the basis of historical data.

Servicing costs: If the cost of servicing a financial asset or financial liability is significant and other market participants would 
face comparable costs, the issuer would consider them in determining the fair value of that financial asset or financial liability.

 (cid:122) Dividends: Consistent consensus dividend forecasts adjusted for internal investment analysts’ projections can be applied to 
each share. Forecasts are usually available for the current year plus one additional year. Thereafter, a constant growth rate 
would be applied to the specific dates into the future for each individual share.

 (cid:122)

Inception profit (day 1 gain or loss): The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument at initial recognition is the 
transaction price (ie 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 (ie without modification or 
repackaging) or based on a valuation technique, the variables of which include data from observable markets only.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments continued

H2.1  Valuation of financial instruments continued

Valuation adjustments
To estimate a reliable fair value, where appropriate, the group applies certain valuation adjustments to the pricing information 
derived from the above sources. In making appropriate adjustments, the group considers certain adjustments to the modelled 
price that market participants would make when pricing that instrument. Factors that would be considered include, but are 
not limited to, the following:

 (cid:122) Own credit on financial liabilities: The carrying amount of financial liabilities held at fair value is adjusted to reflect the effect 

of changes in the group’s own credit spreads. As a result, the carrying value of issued bonds and subordinated-debt 
instruments that have been designated as FVTPL is adjusted by reference to the movement in the appropriate spreads. The 
resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 (cid:122) Counterparty credit spreads: Adjustments are made to market prices when the creditworthiness of the counterparty differs 

from that of the assumed counterparty in the market price (or parameter).

Valuation techniques by instrument

Other short-term securities and government and other securities

The fair value of these instruments is based on quoted market prices from an exchange dealer, broker, industry group or pricing 
service, when available. When they are unavailable, the fair value is determined by reference to quoted market prices for similar 
instruments, adjusted, as appropriate, for the specific circumstances of the instruments.

Where these instruments include corporate bonds, the bonds are valued using observable active quoted prices or recently 
executed transactions, except where observable price quotations are not available. Where price quotations are not available, 
the fair value is determined based on cashflow models, where significant inputs may include yield curves and bond or single-
name credit default swap spreads.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative contracts can be traded either through an exchange or over the counter (OTC) and are valued using market-
standard models and quoted parameter inputs. Parameter inputs are obtained from pricing services, consensus pricing 
services and recently occurring transactions in active markets, whenever possible. Certain inputs may not be observable in the 
market directly, but can be determined from observable prices through model calibration procedures. Other inputs are not 
observable, but can generally be estimated from historical data or other sources.

Loans and advances

Loans and advances include mortgage loans (home loans and commercial mortgages), other asset-based loans, including 
collaterised debt obligations, and other secured and unsecured loans.

In the absence of an observable market for these instruments, the fair value is determined by using internally developed 
models that are specific to the instrument and that incorporate all available observable inputs. These models involve 
discounting the contractual cashflows by using an at-inception credit-adjusted zero-coupon curve. Loans and advances are 
reviewed for observed and verified changes in credit risk and the credit spread is adjusted at subsequent dates if there has 
been an observable change in credit risk relating to a particular loan or advance.

Investment securities

Investment securities include private-equity investments, listed investments and unlisted investments.

The fair value of listed investments is determined with reference to quoted bid prices at the close of business on the relevant 
securities exchange.

Where private-equity investments are involved, the exercise of judgement is required due to uncertainties inherent in 
estimating the fair value. The fair value of private equity is determined using appropriate valuation methodologies that, 
depending on the nature of the investment, may include an analysis of the investee’s financial position and results, risk profiles 
and prospects, discounted-cashflow analysis, enterprise value comparisons with similar companies, price/earnings 
comparisons and earnings multiples. For each investment the relevant methodology is applied consistently over time and may 
be adjusted for changes in market conditions relative to that instrument.

The fair value of unlisted investments is determined using appropriate valuation techniques that may include, but are not 
limited to, discounted-cashflow analysis, net-asset-value calculations and directors’ valuations.

Other assets

Short positions or long positions in equities arise in trading activities where equity shares not owned by the group are sold in 
the market to third parties. The fair value of these instruments is determined by reference to the gross short/long position 
valued at the offer rate.

Investments in instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and the fair value of which cannot be 
reliably measured, as well as derivatives that are linked to and have to be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity 
instruments, are measured at fair value, using models considered to be appropriate by management.
Amounts owed to depositors

Amounts owed to depositors include deposits under repurchase agreements, negotiable certificates of deposit and other 
deposits. These instruments incorporate all market risk factors, including a measure of the group’s credit risk relevant for that 
financial liability when designated as FVTPL.

120 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

The fair value of these financial liabilities is determined by discounting the contractual cashflows using a Nedbank Limited-
specific credit-adjusted yield curve that reflects the level at which the group would issue similar instruments at the reporting 
date. The market risk parameters are valued consistently to similar instruments held as assets.

The fair value of a financial liability with a demand feature is not less than the amount payable on demand, discounted from 
the first date on which the amount could be required to be paid. When the fair value of a financial liability cannot be reliably 
determined, the liability is recorded at the amount due. Fair value is considered reliably measurable if:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

the variability in the range of reasonable fair-value estimates is not significant for that instrument; or

the probabilities of the various estimates within the range can be reasonably assessed and used in estimating fair value.

Investment contract liabilities

The fair value of investment contract liabilities is determined by reference to the fair value of the underlying assets.

Long-term debt instruments

The fair value of long-term debt instruments is determined by reference to published market values on the relevant exchange, 
when they are:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

available; and

considered to be trading with sufficient volume and frequency.

When the above conditions are not met, the fair value is determined using models considered to be appropriate by 
management. As far as possible, inputs to these models will leverage observable inputs for similar instruments with similar 
coupons and maturities.

Complex instruments

These instruments are valued by using internally developed models that are specific to the instrument and that have been 
calibrated to market prices. In less active markets data is obtained from less frequent market transactions and broker quotes, 
and through extrapolation and interpolation techniques. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, other relevant 
sources of information such as historical data, fundamental analysis of the economics of the transaction and proxy 
information from similar transactions are used. These models are continually reviewed and assessed to ensure that the best 
available data is being used in the determination of fair value.

Other liabilities

Short positions or long positions in equities arise in trading activities where equity shares, not owned by the group, are sold in 
the market to third parties. The fair value of these instruments is determined by reference to the gross short/long position 
valued at the offer rate.

Where the group has assets and liabilities with offsetting market risks, it may use middle-market prices as a basis for 
establishing fair values for the offsetting risk positions and apply the bid or asking price to the net open position, as 
appropriate.

Summary of principal valuation techniques – level 2 instruments
The following table sets out the group’s principal valuation techniques used in determining the fair value of financial assets and 
financial liabilities classified as level 2 in the fair-value hierarchy:

 Valuation technique 

 Key inputs

Assets
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments

Government and other securities
Loans and advances
Investment securities

Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments

Amounts owed to depositors
Provisions and other liabilities
Long-term debt instruments

Discounted-cashflow model
Discounted-cashflow model
Black-Scholes model
Multiple valuation techniques
Discounted-cashflow model
Discounted-cashflow model
Discounted-cashflow model
Adjusted net asset value
Dividend yield method

Discount rates
Discount rates
Risk-free rates and volatilities
Valuation multiples
Discount rates
Interest rate curves
Money market rates and interest rates
Underlying price of market-traded instruments
Dividend growth rates

Discounted-cashflow model
Black-Scholes model
Multiple valuation techniques
Discounted-cashflow model
Discounted-cashflow model
Discounted-cashflow model

Discount rates
Risk-free rates and volatilities
Valuation multiples
Discount rates
Discount rates
Discount rates

Summary of principal valuation techniques – level 3 instruments
The summary of the valuation techniques applicable to those financial assets and financial liabilities classified as level 3 in the 
fair-value hierarchy is set out in note H2.7. 

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 121

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments

H2.2 Fair-value hierarchy

H2.2.1 Financial assets

Total
financial
assets
recognised
at amortised
cost

Total
financial
assets
recognised
at fair value

Total
financial
assets

947 454

811 394

136 060

27 720
57 844

22 412

96 123
725 792
10 776
6 787

27 720
21 500

67 628
683 770
10 776

–
36 344

22 412

28 495
42 022
–
6 787

Rm

2018

Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial 
instruments
Government and other 
securities 
Loans and advances 
Other assets
Investment securities

 Note 

C6
C4

C7

C3
C1
G3
E1

Rm

2017

Cash and cash equivalents
Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances1
Other assets
Investment securities1

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Note

C6
C4
C7
C3
C1
G3
E1

At fair value though profit or loss

Level 3

5 545

Mandatorily at fair value

Level 1

25 559

Level 2

80 630

36 344

38

22 374

25 505

2 990
18 129

16

793

5 545

Total
financial
assets
recognised
at amortised
cost

Total
financial
assets
recognised
at fair value

Total
financial
assets

888 266

706 567

181 699

26 968
73 472
30 698
48 749
695 744
7 332
5 303

26 968
25 193

28 862
618 212
7 332

–
48 279
30 698
19 887
77 532
–
5 303

Summary of fair-value hierarchies
Rm

Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances
Other assets
Investment securities1

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Total financial assets 
recognised at fair value

Total financial assets 
classified as level 1

2018

2017

2018

2017

 36 344 
 22 412 
 28 495 
 42 022 
–
 6 787 

 48 279 
 30 698 
 19 887 
 77 532 
–
 5 303 

 38 
 25 505 

 5 173 

 16 

 15 

 136 060 

 181 699 

 25 559 

 5 188 

122 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

At fair value though profit or loss (cont)

At FVOCI

Designated

Debt
instruments

Equity
instruments

level 1

Level 2

Level 3

level 1

–

5 467

–

–

Level 2

18 426

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

–

–

–

433

5 467

18 426

At fair value though profit or loss

433

Held for trading

Designated

Available for sale

Level 2

70 405

1 468

10 231
57 901

Level 3

4 086

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

–

3 371

410

33

3 351

805

4 053

20

410

Level 1

5 133

5 133

Level 2

98 239

46 811
30 698
1 132
19 598

Level 3

Level 1

–

55

40

15

Total financial assets 
classified as level 2

Total financial assets 
classified as level 3

2018

2017

2018

2017

 36 344 
 22 374 
 2 990 
 42 022 

 48 279
 30 698
 14 714
 77 499 

 793 

 825 

 104 523 

 172 015 

 5 978 

 5 978 

 33

 4 463

 4 496

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 123

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments continued

H2.2 Fair-value hierarchy continued

H2.2.1 Financial assets continued

Reconciliation to 
categorised statement 
of financial position
Rm

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

 Mandatorily
at fair value 
2018

 25 559 
 80 630 
 5 545 

 Held for
trading 
2017

 5 133 
 98 239 

 Designated as FVTPL

2018

2017

 5 467 

 55
 70 405 
 4 086 

 FVOCI:
Debt
instruments 
2018

 FVOCI:
Equity
instruments 
2018

 Available
for sale
2017

 18 426 

 433 

 433 

 3 371
 410

 3 781

 111 734 

 103 372 

 5 467 

 74 546 

 18 426 

Reconciliation to statement of financial position
Rm

Total financial assets1
Total non-financial assets

Total assets

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

H2.2.2  Financial liabilities

Note

2018

2017

H1
H1

 947 454 
 24 169 

 888 266
 21 802

 971 623 

 910 068

 Mandatorily at fair value 

 Designated

 At FVTPL

Rm

2018

Derivative financial 
instruments
Amounts owed to 
depositors 
Provisions and other 
liabilities
Long-term debt 
instruments

 Total
financial
liabilities
recog-
nised at
amort-
ised
cost

Total
financial
liabilities
recog-
nised
at fair
value

Total
financial
liabilities 

 Note 

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3 

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3

 886 919 

 845 113 

 41 806 

 474 

 41 332 

–

–

–

–

C7

 19 761 

 19 761 

 8 

 19 753

D1

 806 487 

 784 908 

 21 579 

 21 579

J1.1

 5 261 

 4 795 

 466 

 466

D2

 55 410 

 55 410 

–

 At FVTPL

 Held for trading 

 Designated

 Total
financial
liabilities
recog-
nised at
amort-
ised
cost

Total
financial
liabilities
recog-
nised
at fair
value

Total
financial
liabilities 

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3 

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3

2017

 830 949 

 726 709 

 104 240 

 2 405 

 46 793 

–

–

 55 042 

–

Derivative financial 
instruments
Amounts owed to 
depositors1
Provisions and other 
liabilities
Long-term debt 
instruments

C7

 23 561 

 23 561 

D1

 742 859 

 664 964 

 77 895 

 23 561

 23 201 

J1.1

 13 047 

 10 611 

 2 436 

 2 405 

 31

D2

 51 482 

 51 134 

 348 

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

124 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 54 694

 348

Summary of fair-value 
hierarchies

Total financial 
liabilities recognised 
at fair value

Total financial 
liabilities classified as 
level 1

Total financial 
liabilities classified as 
level 2

Total financial 
liabilities classified as 
level 3

Rm

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors
Provisions and other liabilities
Long-term debt instruments

 19 761 
 21 579 
 466 
–

 23 561 
 77 895 
 2 436 
 348 

 8 

 466 

 2 405 

 19 753 
 21 579 

 23 561
 77 895
 31
 348

 41 806 

 104 240 

 474 

 2 405 

 41 332 

 101 835 

–

–

Reconciliation to categorised statement of financial position
Rm

Level 1
Level 2

Reconciliation to statement of financial position
Rm

Total financial liabilities1
Total equity and non-financial liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

 Mandatorily
at fair value 
2018

 474 
 41 332 

 41 806 

 Held for
trading 
2017

 2 405
 46 793 

 49 198 

 Designated as FVTPL

2018

2017

 55 042

 55 042

–

Note

2018

2017

H1
H1

 886 919 
 84 704 

 830 949
 79 119

 971 623 

 910 068

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

The tables presented above analyse the financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value by level of 
fair-value hierarchy as required by IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement. The levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement 
date.

Level 2: Valuation techniques using market data that is either directly or indirectly observable. Various factors influence the 
availability of observable data and these may vary from product to product and change over time. Factors include, for 
example, the depth of activity in the relevant market, the type of product, whether the product is new and not widely traded in 
the market, the maturity of market modelling and the nature of the transaction (bespoke or generic).

Level 3: Valuation techniques that include significant inputs that are unobservable. To the extent that a valuation is based on 
inputs that are not market-observable the determination of the fair value can be more subjective, dependent on the 
significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall valuation. Unobservable inputs are determined based on the best 
information available and may include reference to similar instruments, similar maturities, appropriate proxies or other 
analytical techniques.

H2.3 Details of changes in valuation techniques

There have been no significant changes to valuation techniques.

H2.4 Transfers between levels of the fair-value hierarchy

There were no significant transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair-value hierarchy during 2018.

In terms of the group’s policy, transfers of financial instruments between levels of the fair-value hierarchy are deemed to have 
occurred at the end of the reporting period.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 125

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H2  Fair-value measurement – financial instruments continued

H2.5 Level 3 reconciliation

Assets

Rm

2018
At FVTPL – 
Mandatorily at fair 
value

Opening 
balance 
at 
1 January

 4 302 

Investment securities1

 4 302 

At FVOCI – Equity 
instruments

Investment securities

 410 

 410 

Gains 
in non-
interest 
revenue 
in profit 
for the
 year 

 211 

 211 

– 

Total financial assets 
classified as level3

 4 712 

 211 

Gains 
relating to 
investments 
in equity 
instruments 
at FVOCI 
and debt 
instruments 
at FVOCI 
in OCI for 

the year Purchases 

Issues

Sales  Settlements

Transfers 
from 
level 2

Closing 
balance 
at 31 
December

– 

 3 

 3 

 3 

– 

 2 201 

 (181)

 2 201 

 (181)

 (988)

 (988)

– 

 5 545 

 5 545 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 20 

 20 

 433 

 433 

– 

 2 201 

 (181)

 (988)

 20 

 5 978 

1  Certain investments have been reclassified from debt instruments to Investment securities in the current year to align business model principles introduced 

by IFRS 9. Therefore the 2018 opening balance does not correspond with the 2017 closing balance.

Gains/
(Losses) 
in non-
interest 
revenue in 

profit for 

the year 

Gains in
 fair-value 
adjustments 
on available-
for-sale 
assets in 
OCI for 
the year

Opening 
balance at 
1 January

Purchases 
and issues

Sales and 
settlements

Transfers 
from level 2

Closing 
balance at 
31 December

 25 

 25 

 3 108 

 77 
 3 031 

 410 

 410 

– 

 130 

 45 
 85 

– 

 3 543 

 130 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 (25)

 1 625 

 1 625 

– 

 (25)

 (777)

 (89)
 (688)

– 

 1 625 

(802)

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 4 086 

 33 
 4 053 

 410 

 410 

 4 496 

Rm

2017
Held for trading

Derivative financial 
instruments

Designated as fair value 

Loans and advances
Investment securities1

Available for sale

Investment securities

Total financial assets 
classified as level3

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Gains and losses include, but are not limited to, fair-value gains or losses, translation gains or losses and trading gains or losses.

126 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

H2.6 Unrealised gains 

The unrealised gains arising on instruments classified as level 3 include the following:

Private-equity gains

2018 
Rm

 211 

 211 

2017 
Rm

 130 

 130

H2.7  Effect of changes in significant unobservable assumptions to reasonable possible 

alternatives
The fair value of financial instruments is, in certain circumstances, measured using valuation techniques that include 
assumptions that are not market observable. Where these scenarios apply, the group performs stress testing on the fair value 
of the relevant instruments. When performing the stress testing, appropriate levels for the unobservable input parameters are 
chosen so that they are consistent with prevailing market evidence and in line with the group’s approach to valuation control. 
The following information is intended to illustrate the potential impact of the relative uncertainty in the fair value of financial 
instruments for which valuation is dependent on unobservable input parameters and which are classified as level 3 in the fair-
value hierarchy. However, the disclosure is neither predictive nor indicative of future movements in fair value.

The following table shows the effect on the fair value of changes in unobservable input parameters to reasonably possible 
alternative assumptions:

 Amount 
recognised 
in the 
statement 
of financial 
position 
Rm

 Favourable 
change 
in value 
Rm

 Unfavourable 

change 
in value 
Rm

 5 978 

 788 

 (620)

Variance in 
fair value 
%

Between (10) 
and 13 

Valuation 
technique 

Significant 
unobservable 
input 

Discounted cashflows, 
adjusted net asset 
value, earnings 
multiples, third-party 
valuations and 
dividend yields

Valuation multiples, 
correlations, 
volatilities and 
credit spreads 

Discounted cashflows

Discounted cashflows, 
adjusted net asset 
value, earnings 
multiples, third-party 
valuations and 
dividend yields

Credit spreads 
and discount rates 
Valuation multiples, 
correlations, 
volatilities and 
credit spreads 

Between (12) 
and 9 
Between (12) 
and 9 

 5 978 

 788 

 (620)

 33 

 4 463 

 3 

 417 

(4)

(525)

 4 496 

 420 

 (529)

2018

Assets
Investment 
securities

Total financial 
assets classified 
as level 3 

2017
Assets
Loans and 
advances
Investment 
securities1

Total financial 
assets classified 
as level 3 

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H3  Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value for which fair value is disclosed

Certain financial instruments of the group are not carried at fair value and are measured at amortised cost. The calculation of 
the fair value of the financial instruments incorporates the group’s best estimate of the value at which the financial assets 
could be exchanged, or financial liabilities transferred, between market participants at the measurement date. The group’s 
estimate of what fair value is does not necessarily represent what it would be able to sell the asset for or transfer the 
respective financial liability for in an involuntary liquidation or distressed sale.

The fair values of these respective financial instruments at the reporting date detailed below are estimated only for the 
purpose of IFRS disclosure, as follows:

Rm

2018
Financial assets

Other short-term securities
Government and other securities
Loans and advances

Financial liabilities

Long-term debt instruments

2017
Financial assets

Other short-term securities
Government and other securities 
Loans and advances1

Financial liabilities

Long-term debt instruments

 Carrying 
value 

 Fair 
value 

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3

 772 898 

 760 518 

 44 554 

 21 460 

 694 504 

 21 500 
 67 628 
 683 770 

 55 410 

 55 410 

 21 460 
 66 844 
 672 214 

 56 226 

 56 226 

– 
 44 554 
– 

 21 460 

 22 290 
 672 214

– 

 27 944 

 28 282 

– 

 27 944 

 28 282 

 666 160 

 661 408 

 25 193 
 28 862 
 612 105 

 51 134 

 51 134 

 25 130 
 28 825 
 607 453 

 23 993 

– 
 23 993 
– 

 29 962 

 607 453 

 25 130 
 4 832 
– 

 607 453

 52 028 

 23 975 

 28 053 

– 

 52 028 

 23 975 

 28 053 

1  2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Loans and advances 

Loans and advances, recognised in note C1.1, that are not recognised at fair value principally comprise variable-rate financial 
assets. The interest rates on these variable-rate financial assets are adjusted when the applicable benchmark interest rate 
changes.

Loans and advances are not actively traded in most markets and it is therefore not possible to determine the fair value of 
these loans and advances using observable market prices and market inputs. Due to the unique characteristics of the loans 
and advances portfolio and the fact that there have been no recent transactions involving the disposal of such loans and 
advances, there is no basis to determine a price that could be negotiated between market participants in an orderly 
transaction. The group is not currently in the position of a forced sale of such underlying loans and advances and it would 
therefore be inappropriate to value the loans and advances on a forced-sale basis.

For specifically impaired loans and advances the carrying value, as determined after consideration of the group’s IFRS 9 ECLs, 
is considered the best estimate of fair value.

The group has developed a methodology and model to determine the fair value of the gross exposures for the performing loans 
and advances measured at amortised cost. This model incorporates the use of average interest rates and projected monthly 
cashflows per product type. Future cashflows are discounted using interest rates at which similar loans would be granted to 
borrowers with similar credit ratings and maturities. Methodologies and models are updated on a continuous basis for changes 
in assumptions, forecasts and modelling techniques. Future forecasts of the group’s probability of default (PDs) and loss given 
defaults (LGDs) for the periods 2019 to 2021 (2017: for the periods 2018 to 2020) are based on the latest available internal 
data and are applied to the projected cashflows of the first three years. Thereafter PDs and LGDs are gradually reverted to 
their long-run averages and are applied to the remaining projected cashflows. Inputs into the model include various 
assumptions used in the pricing of loans and advances. The determination of such inputs is highly subjective and therefore any 
change to one or more of the assumptions may result in a significant change in the determination of the fair value of loans 
and advances.

Government and other securities

The fair value of government and other securities is determined based on available market prices (level 1) or discounted 
cashflow analysis (level 3), where an instrument is not quoted or the market is considered to be inactive. See note C3 for 
further detail.

Other short-term securities

The fair value of other short-term securities is determined using a discounted-cashflow analysis (level 2). See note C4 for 
further detail.

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Long-term debt instruments

The fair value of long-term debt instruments is determined based on available market prices (level 1) or discounted-cashflow 
analysis (level 2), where an instrument is not quoted or the market is considered to be inactive.

Amounts owed to depositors

The amounts owed to depositors principally comprise variable-rate liabilities and hedge-accounted fixed-rate liabilities. The 
carrying value of the amounts owed to depositors approximates fair value because the instruments reprice to current market 
rates at frequent intervals. In addition, a significant portion of the balance is callable or is short term in nature.

Cash and cash equivalents, other assets, mandatory deposits with central banks, and provisions and other 
liabilities

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, other assets, mandatory deposits with central banks and provisions and 
other liabilities are considered a reasonable approximation of their respective fair values, as they are either short term in 
nature or are repriced to current market rates at frequent intervals. 

H4  Financial instruments designated as fair value through profit or loss

The group has satisfied the criteria for designation of financial instruments as FVTPL in terms of the accounting policies.

Various fixed-rate advances and liabilities are entered into by the group. The overall interest rate risk of the group is 
economically hedged by way of interest rate swaps and managed by the Group Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO). The 
interest rate risk is then traded to the market through the central trading desk.

The swaps and frontdesk trading instruments meet the definition of ‘derivatives’, and are measured at fair value in terms of 
IFRS 9. Fixed-rate advances and liabilities, however, do not meet this definition. Therefore, to avoid any accounting mismatch 
of holding the advances at amortised cost and the hedging instruments at fair value, the advances and liabilities are 
designated as FVTPL and are held at fair value.

Various instruments are designated as FVTPL, which is consistent with the group’s documented risk management or 
investment strategy. The fair value of the instruments is managed and reviewed on a regular basis by the risk/investment 
functions of the group. The risk of the portfolio is measured and monitored on a fair-value basis. 

H4.1  Financial assets designated as FVTPL

Rm

Negotiable certificates of deposit
Government guaranteed
Other dated securities
Mortgage loans
Net finance lease and instalment debtors
Leases and debentures
Preference shares
Loans and advances (secured and unsecured)
Other loans
Investment securities2
Listed investments
Unlisted investments

Maximum exposure 
to credit risk

2018

2017

 2 188 

 3 278 
 1 

 1 468 
 319 
 9 952 
 24 030 
 20 691 
 54 
 57 
 5 548 
 7 554 
 3 053 
 15 
 1 805 

 5 467 

 74 546 

1   Positive amounts represent gains while negative amounts represent losses. 
2   2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

Nedbank Limited has estimated the change in credit risk as being the amount arising from the change in fair value of the 
financial instrument that is not attributable to changes in market conditions that give rise to market risk. Individual credit 
spreads for loans or receivables that have been designated as FVTPL are determined at inception of the deal. The credit 
spread is calculated as the difference between the benchmark interest rate and the interest rate the client is charged. 
Subsequent changes in the benchmark interest rate and the credit spread give rise to changes in fair value in the financial 
instrument. Loans and advances are reviewed for observable changes in credit risk and the credit spread is adjusted at 
subsequent dates if there has been an observable change in credit risk relating to a particular loan or advance. No credit 
derivatives are used to hedge the credit risk on any of the financial assets designated as FVTPL.

A breakdown of the financial assets that are designated as FVTPL can be found in note H1. A detailed explanation of how each 
financial asset is valued can be found in note H2.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H4  Financial instruments designated as fair value through profit or loss continued

H4.2 Financial liabilities designated as FVTPL

2017

Rm

Long-term debt instruments2
Call and term deposits2
Negotiable certificates of deposit2

 Change in fair value due to 
change in credit risk¹ 

 Fair value 

Contractually 
payable at maturity

Current 
period 

 Cumulative 

 348 
 37 683 
 17 011 

 55 042 

 348 
 37 616 
 17 011 

 54 975 

 (99)
 (36)

 (135)

 (127)
 (79)

 (206)

¹   Positive amounts represent losses, while negative amounts represent gains.
2 

IFRS 9 provides for a once-off de-designation on adoption of IFRS 9 for all IAS 39 designated instruments. These instruments are no longer designated as 
FVTPL under IFRS 9.

The change in fair value due to credit risk has been determined as the difference between fair values determined using a credit-
adjusted liability curve and a risk-free liability curve.

The curves are constructed using a standard ‘bootstrapping’ process to derive a zero-coupon yield curve. The credit-adjusted 
curve was based on offer rates of negotiable certificates of deposit and promissory notes with maturity periods of up to five 
years, and thereafter the offer rates of issued Nedbank Limited bonds are applied.

H5  Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities

Accounting policy

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position only when the 
group has a legally enforceable right to set off the financial asset and financial liability and the group has an intention of 
settling the asset and liability on a net basis or realising the asset and settling the liability simultaneously. Income and 
expense items are offset only to the extent that their related instruments have been offset in the statement of financial 
position.

In accordance with the requirements of IFRS 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosures, the table below sets out the impact of: 

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

recognised financial instruments that are set off in the statement of financial position in accordance with the 
requirements of IAS 32: Financial Instruments: Presentation; and

financial instruments that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement that covers 
similar financial instruments and transactions that did not qualify for presentation on a net basis.

The group reports financial assets and financial liabilities on a net basis in the statement of financial position only if there is 
a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the 
asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Certain master netting arrangements may not meet the criteria for offsetting in the statement of financial position 
because:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

these agreements create a right of setoff that is enforceable only following an event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy; 
and

the group and its counterparties do not intend to settle on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities 
simultaneously.

Master netting arrangements and similar agreements include derivative clearing agreements, global master repurchase 
agreements and global master securities lending agreements.

130 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Similar financial instruments include derivatives, sales and repurchase agreements, reverse sale and repurchase agreements, 
and securities borrowing and lending agreements. Financial instruments such as loans and deposits are not disclosed in the 
table below unless they are offset in the statement of financial position. 

Effects of netting on the statement 
of financial position

Related amounts not set 
off in the statement of 
financial position

Amounts
set off in the 
statement 
of financial 
position in 
accordance 
with IAS 32

Net amounts 
included 
in the 
statement 
of financial 
position¹

Amounts 
that may be
netted off 
on the
occurrence 
of a future
event

Net amounts 
reflecting 
the effect 
of master 
netting 
arrangements

Total a
mounts 
recognised 
in the 
statement 
of financial 
position

Amounts 
not subject 
to IFRS 7 
offsetting 
disclosure²

Gross 
amounts

 22 480 
 25 190 
 1 914 

 (1 123)
 (14 984)
 (1 553)

 21 357 
 10 206 
 361 

 (15 828)

 5 529 
 10 206 
 361 

 1 055 
 715 586 
 7 570 

 22 412 
 725 792 
 7 931 

Rm

2018
Financial assets
Derivative financial assets
Loans and advances
Cash and cash equivalents

Total financial assets

 49 584 

 (17 660)

 31 924 

 (15 828)

 16 096 

 724 211 

 756 135

Financial liabilities
Derivative financial 
liabilities
Amounts owed to 
depositors

 (23 010)

 4 311 

 (18 699)

 15 828 

 (2 871)

 (1 062)

 (19 761)

 (77 763)

Total financial liabilities

 (100 773)

2017
Financial assets
Derivative financial assets3
Loans and advances4
Cash and cash equivalents

Total financial assets

 30 594 
 63 026 
 4 772 

 98 392 

 13 349 

 17 660 

 (64 414)

 (64 414)

 (742 073)

 (806 487)

 (83 113)

 15 828 

 (67 285)

 (743 135)

 (826 248)

 (978)
 (40 107)
 (3 286)

 29 616 
 22 919 
 1 486 

 (17 062)

 12 554 
 22 919 
 1 486 

 1 082 
 672 825 
 7 337 

 30 698 
 695 744 
 8 823 

 (44 371)

 54 021 

 (17 062)

 36 959 

 681 244 

 735 265

Financial liabilities
Derivative financial 
liabilities3, 5
Amounts owed to 
depositors4, 6

 (30 518)

 7 507 

 (23 011)

 17 043 

 (5 968)

 (550)

 (23 561)

 (115 705)

 36 864 

 (78 841)

 (179 906)

 (664 018)

 (742 859)

Total financial liabilities

 (146 223)

 44 371 

 (101 852)

 17 043 

 (185 874)

 (664 568)

 (766 420)

¹   Includes the net amount of financial assets and financial liabilities where offsetting has been applied in terms of IAS 32 and financial instruments that are 
subject to master netting agreements but where no offsetting has been applied. Excludes financial instruments that are neither subject to setoff nor 
master netting agreements.

Includes financial instruments that are neither subject to setoff nor master netting agreements.

² 
3   In the previous year the ‘Amounts that may be netted off on the occurrence of a future event’ for derivative financial assets was incorrectly disclosed as 
negative R26 875m instead of negative R17 062m. Thus the ‘Net amounts reflecting the effect of master netting arrangements’ for derivatives financial 
assets should have been positive R12 554m rather than the previously reported positive R2 741m.

4   During 2018 a detailed review was performed on offsetting, which indicated that at 31 December 2017 an asset of R6 107m was incorrectly set off against 

a liability with the same counterparty. To correct this at 31 December 2017 loans and advances and amounts owed to depositors were restated by R6 107m. 
This restatement had no impact on information on previously reported for Nedbank Group.

5   In the previous year the ‘Amounts that may be netted off on the occurrence of a future event’ for derivative liabilities was incorrectly disclosed as negative 
R21 319m instead of positive R17 043m. Thus the ‘Net amounts reflecting the effect of master netting arrangements’ for derivatives liabilities should have 
been negative R5 968m rather than the previously reported negative R44 330m.

6   In the previous year R101 065m of call and term deposits not subject to IFRS 7 disclosure were incorrectly disclosed under gross amounts of balances that 
are subject to offsetting. Thus the ‘Gross amounts’ for amounts owed to depositors should have been negative R115 705m rather than the previously 
reported negative R216 770m and the ‘Amounts not subject to IFRS 7 offsetting disclosure’ should have been negative R664 018m rather than the previously 
reported negative R562 953m after the adjustment of R6 107m referred to in note A3.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 131

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

H6  Collateral

Accounting policy

Financial and non-financial assets are held as collateral in respect of recognised financial assets. Such collateral, except cash 
collateral, is not recognised by the group, as the group does not retain the risks and rewards of ownership, and is obliged to 
return such collateral to counterparties on settlement of the related obligations. Should a counterparty be unable to settle 
its obligations, the group takes possession of collateral or calls on other credit enhancements as full or part settlement of 
such amounts. These assets are recognised when the applicable recognition criteria under IFRS are met, and the group’s 
accounting policies are applied from the date of recognition.

Cash collateral is recognised when the group receives the cash and is reported as amounts received from depositors. 
Collateral is also given to counterparties under certain financial arrangements, but such assets are not derecognised where 
the group retains the risks and rewards of ownership. Such assets are at risk to the extent that the group is unable to fulfil 
its obligations to counterparties.

H6.1  Collateral pledged

The group has pledged government and other securities (note C3) and negotiable certificates of deposit (note C4) amounting 
to R22 295m (2017: R28 538m) as collateral for deposits received under repurchase agreements, of which R9 600m (2017: 
10 134m) relates to sell-/buybacks. These amounts represent assets that have been transferred, but that do not qualify for 
derecognition under IFRS 9. The associated liabilities of R21 443m (2017: R24 615m), of which R9 241m (2017: R9 807m) relates 
to sell-/buybacks, are disclosed in note D1.

These transactions are entered into under terms and conditions that are standard industry practice in securities borrowing and 
lending activities.

H6.2 Collateral held to mitigate credit risk

Credit risk mitigation refers to the actions that can be taken by the group to manage its exposure to credit risk so as to align 
such exposure with its risk appetite. This action can be proactive or reactive and the level of mitigation that a bank desires may 
be influenced by external factors such as the economic cycle or internal factors such as a change in risk appetite.

References to credit risk mitigation normally focus on the taking of collateral as well as the management of such collateral. 
While collateral is an essential component of credit risk mitigation, there are a number of other methods used for mitigating 
credit risk. The group’s credit risk policy acknowledges the role to be played by credit risk mitigation in the management of 
credit risk, but emphasises that collateral on its own is not necessarily a justification for lending. The primary consideration for 
any lending opportunity should rather be the borrower’s financial position and ability to repay the facility from its own 
resources and cashflow.

The group generally segregates collateral received into the following two classes:

 (cid:122)

Financial collateral

The group takes financial collateral to support credit exposures in the trading book. This includes cash and debt securities in 
respect of derivative transactions.

These transactions are entered into under terms and conditions that are standard industry practice in securities borrowing 
and lending activities.

 (cid:122) Non-financial collateral

In secured financial transactions the group takes other physical collateral to recover outstanding exposure in the event of 
the borrower being unable or unwilling to fulfil its obligations. This includes mortgages over property (both residential and 
commercial), liens over business assets (including, but not limited to, plant, vehicles, aircraft, inventories, trade debtors and 
financial securities that have a tradable market, such as shares and other securities) and guarantees from parties other 
than the borrower.

Should a counterparty be unable to settle its obligations, the group takes possession of collateral as full or part settlement 
of such amounts. In general, the group seeks to dispose of such property and other assets that are not readily convertible 
into cash as soon as the market for the relevant asset permits.

The group monitors the concentration levels of collateral to ensure that it is adequately diversified. In particular, the 
following collateral types are common in the marketplace:

 (cid:122)

Retail portfolio

 ○ Mortgage lending that are secured by mortgage bonds over residential property.

 ○ Instalment credit transactions that are secured by the assets financed.

 ○ Overdrafts that are either unsecured or secured by guarantees, suretyships or pledged securities.

132 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 (cid:122) Wholesale portfolio

 ○ Commercial properties that are supported by the property financed and a cession of the leases.

 ○ Instalment credit type of transactions that are secured by the assets financed.

 ○ Working capital facilities that are secured usually by either a claim on specific assets (fixed assets, inventories or trade 

debtors) or other collateral such as guarantees.

 ○ Term and structured lending, which usually relies on guarantees or credit derivatives (where only internationally 

recognised and enforceable agreements are used).

 ○ Credit exposure to other banks, where the risk is commonly mitigated through the use of financial control and netting 

agreements.

The valuation and management of collateral across all business units of the group are governed by the Group Credit Policy. 

Management considers collateral held in the retail portfolio to be homogenous by nature and therefore more reliably 
identifiable. Generally, valuations in respect of mortgage portfolios are updated using statistical index models, published data 
by service providers are used for motor vehicles and physical inspection is performed for other types of collateral. Physical 
valuations are performed six-monthly on the defaulted book. At 31 December 2018 management considered R244 973m 
(2017: R192 015m) to be a reasonable estimate of the gross collateral held in the retail portfolio.

Management considers collateral held in the wholesale portfolio to be non-homogenous and often exhibiting illiquid 
characteristics and therefore valuing collateral of this nature requires a significant level of judgement. Collateral of this nature 
is valued at the inception of a transaction and at least annually during the life of the transaction, usually as part of the facility 
review, which includes a review of the security structure and covenants to ensure that proper title is retained over the relevant 
collateral. At 31 December 2018 management considered R236 852m (2017: R254 261m) to be a reasonable estimate of the 
gross collateral held in the wholesale portfolio.

A further consideration with regard to the valuation and management of collateral is that when credit intervention is required, 
or in the case of default, all items of collateral relating to that particular client portfolio are immediately revalued. In such 
instances physical inspection by an expert valuer is required. This process also ensures that an appropriate impairment is 
evaluated timeously.

As part of the reverse repurchase agreements, the group has received securities as collateral that are allowed to be sold or 
repledged in the absence of default. The fair value of these securities at the reporting date amount to R9 081m (2017: 
R17 828m), of which Rnil (2017: Rnil) have been sold or repledged.

H6.3 Collateral taken possession of and recognised in the statement of financial position

Included in properties in possession (note C1.1) is an amount of R88m (2017: R96m), which represents retail assets the group 
has acquired during the year by taking possession of collateral held as security.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 133

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION I: SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

Accounting policy

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with employees

The group receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments of the group. The fair value of the 
employee services is measured at the grant date, by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments.

Where the equity instruments do not vest until the employee has completed a specified period of service, it is assumed that the 
services rendered by the employee, as consideration for the equity instruments, will be received in the future during the vesting 
period. The services are accounted for in profit or loss in the statement of comprehensive income as they are rendered during 
the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in equity. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the 
number of share awards for which the related service and non-market performance vesting conditions are expected to be met, 
such that the amount ultimately recognised as an expense is based on the number of share awards that do meet the related 
service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. Where the equity instruments are no longer outstanding, 
the accumulated share-based payment reserve in respect of those equity instruments is transferred to retained earnings.

Cash-settled share-based payment transactions with employees

The cost of cash-settled transactions is measured initially at fair value at the grant date. The fair value is expensed over the 
period until the vesting date, with recognition of a corresponding liability. The liability is remeasured to fair value at each 
reporting date up to and including the settlement date, with changes in fair value recognised in the statements of 
comprehensive income as staff costs.

Measurement of fair value of equity instruments granted

The equity instruments granted by the group are measured at fair value at the measurement date using standard-option 
pricing valuation models. The valuation technique is consistent with generally acceptable valuation methodologies for pricing 
financial instruments and incorporates all factors and assumptions that knowledgeable, willing market participants would 
consider in setting the price of the equity instruments. Vesting conditions, other than market conditions, are not taken into 
account in determining fair value. Vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments 
included in the measurement of the transaction amount. 

Share-based payment transactions with persons or entities other than employees

Transactions in which equity instruments are issued to historically disadvantaged individuals and organisations in SA for 
less than fair value are accounted for as share-based payments. Where the group has issued such instruments and expects 
to receive services in return for equity instruments, the share-based payments charge is spread over the related vesting 
(ie service) period. In instances where such services could not be identified the cost has been expensed with immediate 
effect. The valuation techniques are consistent with those mentioned above.

Nedbank Group Limited shares, share options over Nedbank Group Limited shares and equity instruments in respect of 
Nedbank Group Limited shares are granted to employees as part of their remuneration package as services are rendered. 
The following are the share and share option schemes that have been in place during the year. All schemes are equity-settled 
at group level, except the Nedbank UK schemes, the Nedbank Wealth Management International schemes and the Nedbank 
Africa scheme, all of which are cash-settled.

As the group cannot reliably estimate the fair value of services received nor the value of additional business received, the 
group rebuts the presumption that such services and business can be measured reliably. The group therefore measures its 
fair value by reference to the fair value of the shares, share options or equity instruments granted, in line with the group’s 
accounting policy. The fair value of share option awards is measured at the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation 
model. For the non-option equity awards the fair value is measured by reference to the listed share price, which includes the 
participant’s right to dividends over the vesting period.

134 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

I1  Description of arrangements

Scheme

Trust/Special-
purpose vehicle 
(SPV)

Description

Traditional employee schemes

Nedbank Group 
(2005) Share 
Option and 
Restricted-share 
Scheme

Nedbank Group 
(2005) Share 
Scheme Trust

Restricted shares are granted to key 
personnel to motivate senior employees to 
remain with the group. The granting of 
restricted shares is based on job level, merit 
and performance, and is entirely at the 
discretion of the trustees acting on 
recommendations of executive 
management. Grants are made twice a year 
for new appointments and annually for 
existing staff, on a date determined by the 
trustees.

Nedbank Group 
(2005) Matched-
share Scheme

Nedbank Group 
(2005) Share 
Scheme Trust

All employees of the group are eligible to 
participate in the scheme. An amount of not 
more than 50% of their after-tax bonus can 
be invested, which will be matched by the 
group with shares.

n/a

Nedbank UK 
Long-term 
Incentive Plan 
(LTIP)

Employees who perform services in the 
United Kingdom on behalf of the group will 
be considered for participation in the UK 
LTIP. Selected employees will be granted 
share appreciation rights (SARs). SARs are 
similar to options in that they are granted at 
a predetermined exercise price vesting and 
expiry date. When the participant elects to 
exercise SARs, the employer settles the 
difference between the current market price 
and the exercise price in cash.

Maximum 
term

3 years

3 years

3 years

Vesting requirements

Three years’ service and 
achievement of 
performance targets based 
on average return on 
equity, as well as the 
Nedbank Group Limited 
share price performance 
against the financial index 
(2016 and 2017 tranches). 
In addition, the grants 
include a strategic 
collaboration condition 
with Old Mutual applicable 
to group and cluster 
executives only. Where the 
performance target is not 
met, 50% will vest where 
applicable, provided that 
the three years’ service has 
been reached. The 
performance condition 
against the financial index 
was replaced with diluted 
headline earnings per share 
compound annual growth 
rate in 2018.

Three years’ service and 
achievement of Nedbank 
Group Limited 
performance target. Where 
this performance target is 
not met, 50% will vest 
provided that the three 
years’ service has been 
reached.

Completion of three years’ 
service, from grant date, 
subject to corporate 
performance targets 
being met.

Nedbank UK 
Matched Scheme

n/a

All UK employees of the group are eligible to 
participate in the scheme. An amount of not 
more than 50% of their after-tax bonus can 
be invested, which will be matched by the 
group with shares.

Completion of three years’ 
service, from grant date, 
subject to corporate 
performance targets 
being met.

3 years

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 135

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

I1  Description of arrangements continued

Trust/Special-
purpose vehicle 
(SPV)

n/a

Scheme

Nedbank Wealth 
Management 
International 
Long-term 
incentive plan 
(LTIP)

n/a

Nedbank Wealth 
Management 
International 
Matched Scheme

Nedbank Africa 
Restricted-share 
Scheme

n/a

Nedbank Africa 
Matched-share 
Scheme

n/a

Description

Restricted shares are granted to key 
Nedbank Wealth Management International 
personnel to motivate senior employees to 
remain with the group. The granting of 
restricted shares is based on job level, merit 
and performance, and is entirely at the 
discretion of the trustees acting on 
recommendations of executive 
management. Grants are made twice a year 
for new appointments and annually for 
existing staff, on a date determined by the 
trustees.

All Nedbank Wealth Management 
International employees of the group are 
eligible to participate in the scheme. An 
amount of not more than 50% of their 
after-tax bonus can be invested, which will 
be matched by the group with shares. 

Restricted shares are granted to key 
Nedbank Africa personnel to motivate senior 
employees to remain with the group. The 
granting of restricted shares is based on job 
level, merit and performance, and is entirely 
at the discretion of the trustees acting on 
recommendations of executive 
management. Grants are made twice a 
year for new appointments and annually for 
existing staff, on a date determined by 
the trustees.

All employees of the group are eligible to 
participate in the scheme. An amount of not 
more than 50% of their after-tax bonus can 
be invested, which will be matched by the 
group with shares.

Nedbank Eyethu BEE schemes – Employees

Black Executive 
Scheme

Nedbank 
Eyethu Black 
Executive Trust

Black 
Management 
Scheme

Nedbank 
Eyethu Black 
Management 
Trust

Restricted shares and share options were 
granted to certain black employees at a 
senior management level. The beneficial 
ownership of the shares lies with the 
participants, including the voting and 
dividend rights.

Restricted shares and share options were 
granted to certain black employees at a 
middle and senior management level. The 
beneficial ownership of the shares lies with 
the participants, including the voting and 
dividend rights.

Maximum 
term

3 years

Vesting requirements

Completion of three years’ 
service, from grant date, 
subject to corporate 
performance targets 
being met.

3 years

Completion of three years’ 
service, from grant date, 
subject to corporate 
performance targets 
being met.

3 years

Completion of three years’ 
service, from grant date, 
subject to corporate 
performance targets 
being met.

3 years

Three years’ service and 
achievement of corporate 
performance targets. 
Where these performance 
targets are not met, 50% 
will vest provided that the 
three years’ service has 
been reached.

7 years

7 years

Participants must remain 
in service for four, five and 
six years, after each of 
which one-third of the 
shares become unrestricted 
and one-third of the 
options vest.

Participants must remain 
in service for four, five and 
six years, after each of 
which one-third of the 
shares become unrestricted 
and one-third of the 
options vest.

136 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

I2  Effect on profit and financial position

Traditional employee schemes

Nedbank Group (2005) Share Option and Restricted-share Scheme
Nedbank Group (2005) Matched-share Scheme
Nedbank UK Long-term Incentive Plan¹
Nedbank UK Matched-share Scheme¹
Nedbank Wealth Management International Long-term 
Incentive Plan¹
Nedbank Wealth Management International Matched-share Scheme¹
Nedbank Wealth Management Incentive Scheme¹
Nedbank Africa Restricted-share Scheme and Matched-share 
Scheme¹

Nedbank Eyethu BEE schemes

Black Executive Scheme
Black Management Scheme

¹   This scheme is cash-settled and therefore creates a liability.

Share-based payments 
expense 

Share-based payments 
reserve/liability 

2018 
Rm

 738 

 608 
 123 
 (3)
 2 

 4 
 1 

 3 

 3 

 2 
 1 

2017 
Rm

 589 

 477 
 122 
 (18)
 1 

 (1)
 1 
 1 

 6 

 2 

 2 

2018 
Rm

 1 421 

 1 123 
 253 
 13 
 2 

 14 
 2 

 14 

 6 

 6 

2017 
Rm

 1 184 

 909 
 239 
 10 
 3 

 9 
 2 
 1 

 11

 21 

 18 
 3

 741 

 591 

 1 427 

 1 205

2018

2017

 Number of 
instruments

 Weighted-
average 
exercise price 
R

 Number of 
instruments

Weighted-
average 
exercise price 
R

I3 Movements in number of instruments

Nedbank Group (2005) Share Option and Restricted-share Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Transfers
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

 9 401 279 
 2 983 119 
 5 472 
 (415 109)
 (2 605 086)

 9 369 675 

 9 630 296 
 3 252 604 

 (495 899)
 (2 985 722)

 9 401 279 

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (R)

– 

– 
 299,11 

– 

– 
 251,80

Nedbank Group (2005) Matched-share Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

 2 245 223 
 711 361 
 (148 130)
 (629 455)

 2 178 999 

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (R)

– 

– 
 285,00 

Nedbank UK Long-term Incentive Plan
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (GBP)

Nedbank UK Matched-share Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (GBP)

 94 132 
 18 179 
 (2 957)
 (27 634)

 81 720 

– 

 16 779 
 3 294 
 (7 240)

 12 833 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

 2 213 243 
 811 034 
 (175 301)
 (603 753)

 2 245 223 

– 

 102 536 
 43 932 

 (52 336)

 94 132 

– 

 14 249 
 5 341 
 (2 811)

 16 779 

– 

– 
 241,50

– 
 –

– 
 –

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 137

 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

2018

2017

 Number of 
instruments

 Weighted-
average 
exercise price 
R

 Number of 
instruments

Weighted-
average 
exercise price 
R

 76 267 
 50 826 
 (4 602)
 (21 160)

 101 331 

– 

 13 059 
 7 024 
 (4 122)

 15 961 

– 

 107 264 
 35 764 

 (5 472)
 (20 406)
 (16 416)

 100 734 

– 

 2 840 
 1 142 

 3 982 

– 

 287 101 

 (171 249)

 115 852 

 70 807 

 83 248 
 (2 125)
 (47 490)
 (27 689)

 5 944 

 5 944 

 72 917 
 22 624 

 (19 274)

 76 267 

– 

 15 915 
 4 757 
 (7 613)

 13 059 

– 

 56 270 
 49 496 
 5 770 

 (4 272)

 107 264 

– 

 731 
 2 109 

 2 840 

– 

 518 456 
 (52 104)
 (179 251)

 287 101 

 79 087 

 277 806 
 (20 686)
 (168 581)
 (5 291)

 83 248 

 63 599 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

 171,83 
 285,25 

 161,90 
 279,80 

– 
 –

– 
 –

– 
 –

– 
 –

 170,79 
 237,03

 137,08 
 242,05

I3 Movements in number of instruments 

continued
Nedbank Wealth Management International Long-term 
Incentive Plan
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (GBP)

Nedbank Wealth Management International Matched-share 
Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (GBP)

Nedbank Africa Restricted-share Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Granted prior year
Transfers
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (R)

Nedbank Africa Matched-share Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
Granted Prior year

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (GBP)

Black Executive Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Forfeited
Exercised

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (R)

Black Management Scheme
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Forfeited
Exercised
Expired

Outstanding at the end of the year

Exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average share price for share instruments exercised (R)

138 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
 
I4

Instruments outstanding at the end of the 
year by exercise price
Nedbank Group (2005) Share Option and Restricted-share 
Scheme
0,00

Nedbank Group (2005) Matched-share Scheme
0,00

Nedbank UK Long-term Incentive Plan
0,00

Nedbank UK Matched-share Scheme
0,00

Nedbank Wealth Management International Long-term 
Incentive Plan
0,00

Nedbank Wealth Management International Matched-share 
Scheme
0,00

Black Executive Scheme
0,00
161,88
182,98
189,90

Black Management Scheme
0,00
128,44
139,69
161,88

Nedbank Africa Restricted-share Scheme
0,00

Nedbank Africa Matched-share Scheme
0,00

2018

2017

Weighted-
average 
remaining 
contractual 
life (years)

 Number of 
instruments 

Weighted-
average 
remaining 
contractual 
life (years)

 Number of 
instruments 

 9 369 675 

 9 369 675 

 2 178 999 

 2 178 999 

 81 720 

 81 720 

 12 833 

 12 833 

 101 331 

 101 331 

 15 961 

 15 961 

 14 622 
 39 574 
 24 690 
 36 966 

 115 852 

 5 944 

 5 944 

 100 734 

 100 734 

 3 982 

 3 982 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,2 

 1,3 

 1,3 

 1,4 

 1,4 

 0,2 
 0,2 
 0,6 
 1,2 

 0,6 

 0,2 

 0,2 

 1,0 

 1,0 

 1,6 

 1,6 

 9 401 279 

 9 401 279 

 2 245 223 

 2 245 223 

 94 132 

 94 132 

 16 779 

 16 779 

 76 267 

 76 267 

 13 059 

 13 059 

 70 508 
 104 906 
 41 509 
 70 178 

 287 101 

 1 737 
 34 749 
 18 893 
 27 869 

 83 248 

 107 264 

 107 264 

 2 840 

 2 840 

 1,3 

 1,3

 1,3 

 1,3

 1,4 

 1,4

 1,1 

 1,1

 1,2 

 1,2

 1,0 

 1,0

 0,7 
 1,2 
 1,6 
 2,2 

 1,4

 1,2 
 0,1 

 1,2 

 0,2

 1,8 

 1,8

 1,4 

 1,4

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 139

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Nedbank 
Group 
(2005) 
Share 
Option and 
Restricted-
share 
Scheme¹

Nedbank 
Group 
(2005) 

Matched-
share 
Scheme²

 Nedbank 
UK Long-
term 
Incentive 
Plan¹ 

 Nedbank 
Wealth 
Management 
International 
Long-term 
Incentive 
Plan¹ 

 Nedbank 
Wealth 
Management 
International 
Matched 
Scheme¹ 

 Nedbank 
UK 
Matched 
Scheme¹ 

 Nedbank 
Africa 
Restricted-
share 
Scheme¹ 

 Nedbank 
Africa 
Matched-
share 
Scheme¹

I5

Instruments 
granted during 
the year
2018
Number of instruments 
granted
Weighted-average fair 
value per instrument 
granted (R)
Weighted-average share 
price (R)
Weighted-average life 
(years)
Number of participants
Weighted-average vesting 
period (years)

2017
Number of instruments 
granted
Weighted-average fair 
value per instrument 
granted (R)³
Weighted-average share 
price (R)
Weighted-average life 
(years)
Number of participants
Weighted-average vesting 
period (years)

 2 983 119 

 711 361 

 18 179 

 3 294 

 50 826 

 7 024 

 35 764 

 1 142 

 293,21 

 198,87 

 295,80 

 285,00 

 292,56 

 285,00 

 295,79 

 285,00 

 293,21 

 285,54 

 295,80 

 285,00 

 292,56 

 285,00 

 295,79 

 285,00 

 3 
 1 464 

 3 
 2 047 

 3 

 3 

 3 
 10 

 3 

 3 
 4 

 3 

 3 
 17 

 3 

 3 
 20 

 3 

 3 
 55 

 3 

 3 
 2 

 3

 3 252 604 

 811 034 

 43 932 

 5 341 

 22 624 

 4 757 

 49 496 

 731 

 261,40 

 193,47 

 255,74 

 193,47 

 263,31 

 193,47 

 261,26 

 193,47 

 261,87 

 241,50 

 260,26 

 241,50 

 263,31 

 241,50 

 261,26 

 241,50 

 3 
 1 437 

 3 
 1 730 

 3 

 3 

 3 
 7 

 3 

 3 
 6 

 3 

 3 
 12 

 3 

 3 
 17 

 3 

 3 
 65 

 3 

 3 
 1 

 3

1   The weighted-average fair value of instruments granted during the year has been calculated using the closing price of Nedbank Group Limited quoted on 

JSE Limited.

2   The weighted-average fair value of instruments granted during the year has been calculated using the closing price of Nedbank Group Limited quoted on 

JSE Limited of R285,54 (2017: R241,50) less the present value of dividends anticipated over the vesting period.

3   Fair value per instrument has been recalculated in line with a change in the valuation methodology for shares linked to the financial index.

SECTION J: OTHER LIABILITIES
J1  Provisions and other liabilities

Accounting policy

Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, in respect 
of which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will occur and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of 
the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the reasonable estimate of the expenditure required to settle the 
obligation at the reporting date. Where the effect of discounting is material, the provision is discounted. The discount rate 
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. 
Gains from the expected disposal of assets are not taken into account in measuring provisions. Provisions are reviewed at 
each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current reasonable estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of 
resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.

140 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Accounting policy

Reimbursements
Where some or all of the expenditure required to settle a provision is expected to be reimbursed by a party outside the 
group, the reimbursement is recognised when it is virtually certain that it will be received if the group settles the obligation. 
The reimbursement is recorded as a separate asset at an amount not exceeding the related provision. The expense for the 
provision is presented net of the reimbursement in profit or loss. 

Onerous contracts
A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the group from an executory 
contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting the obligations under the contract. Future operating costs or losses 
are not provided for.

Client loyalty
When a cardholder makes a purchase that is regarded as eligible spend, the person or entity is granted points that can be 
redeemed at a later date for goods or services. Points do not expire, unless a client is delinquent or dormant, in which case 
the points accrued are forfeited as stated in the terms and conditions. Client loyalty programmes are accounted for in 
accordance with IFRS 15 and a contract liability is recognised. The revenue normally earned by the group when clients 
transact on their Nedbank cards is reduced by the expected amount payable arising from the issue of points.

If the expectation regarding the amount to be paid changes, this is recognised in revenue. When the group settles the 
liability, there will be no additional revenue recognised and the costs will be offset against the liability.

J1.1  Analysis of carrying amount

Creditors and other accounts
Client loyalty programmes liability
Short-trading securities and spot positions
Provision for the impairment of off-balance-sheet items
Provision for bonuses (note J1.2)
Leave pay accrual (note J1.3)

J1.2 Provision for bonuses

Balance at the beginning of the year
Recognised in profit or loss
Utilised during the year
Foreign currency translation and other movements

Balance at the end of the year

J1.3 Leave pay accrual

Balance at the beginning of the year
Recognised in profit or loss
Utilised during the year

Balance at the end of the year

J1.4 Day 1 gains and losses

2018 
Rm

 6 060 
 462 
 466 
 201 
 2 389 
 836 

2017 
Rm

 8 483 
 182 
 2 436 

 2 128 
 818 

 10 414 

 14 047 

 2 128 
 2 425 
 (2 166)
 2 

 2 389 

 818 
 554 
 (536)

 836 

 2 146 
 2 149 
 (2 167)

 2 128 

 754 
 321 
 (257)

 818 

The group enters into transactions where the fair value of the financial instruments are determined using valuation models 
for which certain inputs are not based on market-observable prices or rates. Such financial instruments are initially 
recognised at the transaction price, which is the best indicator of fair value. The transaction price may differ from the 
valuation amount obtained, giving rise to a day 1 profit or loss.

The difference between the transaction price and the valuation amount, commonly referred to as ‘day 1 profit or loss’, is 
deferred and either amortised over the life of the transaction, deferred until the instrument’s fair value can be determined 
using market-observable inputs, or realised when the financial instrument is derecognised.

The group’s day 1 gains are attributable to loans and advances. 

Gains recognised in the statement of comprehensive income

2018 
Rm

 427 

2017 
Rm

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 141

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

J2  Contingent liabilities and undrawn facilities

Guarantees on behalf of clients
Letters of credit and discounting transactions
Irrevocable unutilised facilities and other 

2018 
Rm

 31 973 
 8 936 
 133 800 

2017 
Rm

 26 710 
 3 006 
 101 336 

 174 709 

 131 052 

The group, in the ordinary course of business, enters into transactions that expose the group to tax, legal and business risks. 
Provisions are made for known liabilities that are expected to materialise (refer to note J1). Possible obligations and known 
liabilities, where no reliable estimate can be made or it is considered improbable that an outflow would result, are reported as 
contingent liabilities. This is in accordance with IAS 37: Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

There are a number of legal or potential claims against Nedbank Limited and its subsidiary companies, the outcome of which 
cannot currently be foreseen. None of these matters are material in nature. The two claims by Absa Bank Limited relating to 
Pinnacle Point Group reported in previous financial statements were settled during 2018.

J3  Commitments

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

IFRS 16: Leases

IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and replaces IAS 17: Leases and its related interpretations for reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019.

The group as lessee

IFRS 16 introduces a ‘right of use’ model whereby the lessee recognises a right-of-use asset and an associated financial 
obligation to make lease payments for all leases with a term of more than 12 months.

The asset will be amortised over the lease term and the financial liability measured at amortised cost, with interest 
recognised in profit or loss using the effective-interest-rate method.

The group as lessor

IFRS 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in IAS 17. Accordingly, a lessor continues to classify 
and account for its leases as operating leases or finance leases.

Transitional approach and initial impact

The group has elected to apply IFRS 16 retrospectively using the modified approach. The modified approach posits that 
comparative figures under the preceding accounting regime (IAS 17, IFRIC 4 and SIC 27) will not be restated. Corresponding 
transitional adjustments will be made through opening retained earnings (including reversals of existing balances under the 
old lease accounting standards). The implementation of IFRS 16 results in the recognition of lease liabilities of R3,9bn and 
accompanying right-of-use assets of R2,9bn, with reserves decreasing by R0,7bn on an after-tax basis. The lease liability 
was recognised by present-valuing future lease payments using an incremental borrowing rate. The lease-specific discount 
rate is based on an interpolated interest yield curve that factors in the tenor and characteristics of the lease.

An IAS 17 credit straight-lining balance of R126m and an accompanying deferred tax entry of R35m will be reversed against 
retained earnings.

In applying IFRS 16, assumptions and judgements will be reviewed frequently to ensure practise that is congruent, non-
contradictory, neutral, reasonable and rational when considered in conjunction with other assumptions, judgements and the 
prevailing facts and circumstances surrounding the group’s lease activities.

J3.1  Capital expenditure approved by directors

Contracted
Not yet contracted

2018 
Rm

 435 
 2 320 

 2 755 

2017 
Rm

 415 
 2 320 

 2 735 

Funds to meet capital expenditure commitments will be provided from group resources. In addition, capital expenditure is 
incurred in the normal course of business throughout the year.

J3.2  Operating lease commitments

Companies in the group have entered into leases over fixed property, furniture and other equipment for varying periods. The 
group is a major lessor of properties, which are subject to individual contracts that specify the group’s option to renew leases, 
escalation clauses and purchase options, if applicable. Due to the large number of lease agreements entered into by the group, 
this information has not been provided in the annual financial statements, but is available from the group on request. The 
following are the minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases:

142 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

2018

Land and buildings¹

2017
Land and buildings¹
Furniture and equipment

2019 
Rm

 943 

 943 

 919 
 20 

 939 

2020–2024 
Rm

 Beyond 2024 
Rm 

 2 194 

 2 194 

 1 863 

 1 863 

 562 

 562 

 367 

 367 

¹  The group may from time to time enter into subleases of properties where it is the lessee. These subleases are considered to be immaterial in the context of 

the group’s overall leasing arrangements.

The terms of renewal and escalation clauses are as follows: 

The majority of material leases entered into by the group include an option to renew the lease. If the rental for the renewal 
period has not been agreed on or determined by the commencement date of the renewal period, the tenant must continue to 
pay the existing monthly rental. Once the rental is determined, cumulative adjustments will be made to the amount payable 
for the following month. Escalation clauses for major leases entered into by the group range between 6% and 8% per annum. 
For all major lease agreements entered into there is no requirement to pay contingent rent or purchase options. 

J3.3  Commitments under derivative instruments

The group enters into option contracts, financial futures contracts, forward rate and interest rate swap agreements, and 
other financial agreements in the normal course of business (note C7).

SECTION K: RISK AND BALANCE SHEET MANAGEMENT
K1  Financial risk management

The group’s risk management procedures include, but are not limited to, credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk in the 
banking book and market risk. Additional information relating to the group’s risk management policies and procedures are 
disclosed in the unaudited Risk and Capital Management Report, available at nedbank.co.za.

K2  Capital management

Nedbank Group’s Capital Management Framework reflects the integration of risk, capital, strategy and performance 
measurement across the group and contributes significantly to the ERMF.

A board-approved Solvency and Capital Management Policy requires the group to be capitalised at the greater of Basel III 
regulatory capital and economic capital.

The Group Capital Management Division is housed within the Balance Sheet Management Cluster that reports to the Chief 
Financial Officer and is mandated with the implementation of the Capital Management Framework and the Internal Capital 
Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) across the group. The capital management (incorporating ICAAP) responsibilities of 
the board and management are incorporated in their respective terms of reference as contained in the ERMF and are assisted 
by the board’s Group Risk and Capital Management Committee, and Group ALCO and Executive Risk Committee, respectively.

Capital, reserves and long-term debt instruments
The group’s Capital Management Framework, policies and processes cover the group’s capital and reserves as per the 
consolidated statement of changes in equity, as well as the long-term debt instruments per note D2.

Further details on the ERMF, capital management and regulatory requirements are disclosed in the Pillar 3: Basel III Public 
Disclosure Report, which is unaudited unless stated otherwise.

K3  Liquidity gap

Banks are inherently susceptible to liquidity mismatches and consequently funding and market liquidity risks. Through the 
robust Liquidity Risk Management Framework the group manages the funding and market liquidity risk to ensure that banking 
operations continue uninterrupted under normal and stressed conditions. The key objectives that underpin the Liquidity Risk 
Management Framework include maintaining financial-market confidence at all times, protecting key stakeholder interests 
and meeting regulatory liquidity requirements.

In terms of measuring, managing and mitigating liquidity mismatches Nedbank focuses on two types of liquidity risk: funding 
liquidity risk and market liquidity risk. 

Funding liquidity risk is the risk that the group is unable to meet its payment obligations as they fall due. These payment 
obligations could emanate from depositor withdrawals, or the inability to roll over maturing debt or meet contractual 
commitments to lend. 

Liquidity risk management is a vital risk management function in all entities across all jurisdictions and currencies, and is a key 
focus for the group.

The board of directors retains ultimate responsibility for the effective management of liquidity risk. Through the Group Risk 
and Capital Management Committee (GRCMC) (a board committee), the board has delegated its responsibility for the 
management of liquidity risk to Group ALCO.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 143

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

K3  Liquidity gap continued

The group’s Liquidity Risk Management Framework articulates the board-approved risk appetite in the form of limits and 
guidelines, and sets out the responsibilities, processes, reporting and assurance required to support the management of 
liquidity risk. The Liquidity Risk Management Framework is reviewed annually by Group ALCO and approved by the GRCMC.

Rm

2018
Cash and cash 
equivalents (including 
mandatory reserve 
deposits with central 
banks)
Other short-term 
securities
Derivative financial 
instruments
Government and other 
securities
Loans and advances
Other assets

Total equity
Derivative financial 
instruments
Amounts owed to 
depositors
Provisions and other 
liabilities
Long-term debt 
instruments

< 3 months

 > 3 months 
 < 6 months 

 > 6 months 
 < 1 year 

 > 1 year 
 < 5 years 

 > 5 years 

 Non-deter- 
 mined 

 Total 

 27 720 

 17 913 

 15 265 

 20 224 

 4 338 

 104 

 3 284 

 2 015 

 1 570 

 5 252 

 10 291 

 792 
 112 971 

 578 
 40 071 

 1 305 
 58 395 

 42 387 
 296 680 

 51 061 
 194 269 

 27 720 

 57 844 

 22 412 

 96 123 
 725 792 
 41 732 

 23 406 
 41 732 

 162 680 

 57 929 

 81 494 

 348 657 

 255 725 

 65 138 

 971 623 

 76 407 

 76 407 

 2 821 

 1 530 

 1 512 

 5 627 

 8 271 

 19 761 

 545 394 

 71 658 

 83 167 

 67 899 

 11 012 

 27 357 

 806 487 

 272 

 13 286 

 13 558 

 1 474 

 5 080 

 2 300 

 27 429 

 19 127 

 55 410 

 549 689 

 78 268 

 87 251 

 100 955 

 38 410 

 117 050 

 971 623 

Net liquidity gap

 (387 009)

 (20 339)

 (5 757)

 247 702 

 217 315 

 (51 912)

– 

2017
Cash and cash 
equivalents (including 
mandatory reserve 
deposits with central 
banks)
Other short-term 
securities
Derivative financial 
instruments
Government and other 
securities
Loans and advances1
Other assets 

Total equity 
Derivative financial 
instruments
Amounts owed to 
depositors1
Provisions and other 
liabilities 
Long-term debt 
instruments

 26 968 

 26 843 

 21 442 

 20 763 

 4 424 

 6 037 

 2 842 

 3 787 

 7 256 

 10 776 

 170 
 164 193 

 3 502 
 36 985 

 3 309 
 49 157 

 23 108 
 253 941 

 18 660 
 191 468 

 26 968 

 73 472 

 30 698 

 48 749 
 695 744 
 34 437 

 34 437 

 224 211 

 64 771 

 77 016 

 288 729 

 220 904 

 34 437 

 910 068 

 5 102 

 2 335 

 3 269 

 5 490 

 7 365 

 542 596 

 72 715 

 62 732 

 56 988 

 7 828 

 74 154 

 74 154 

 23 561 

 742 859 

 18 012 

 18 012 

 477 

 1 437 

 3 720 

 27 804 

 18 044 

 51 482 

 548 175 

 76 487 

 69 721 

 90 282 

 33 237 

 92 166 

 910 068 

Net liquidity gap

 (323 964)

 (11 716)

 7 295 

 198 447 

 187 667 

 (57 729)

– 

1   2017 restated, refer to note A3: Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications.

This note has been prepared on a contractual maturity basis.

The group has high-quality liquid assets and other sources of quick liquidity. Other sources of quick liquid assets include 
corporate bonds and listed equities, unencumbered trading securities, price-sensitive overnight loans, other banks’ paper and 
unutilised bank credit lines.

144 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

K4 

Interest rate risk in the banking book

Net interest income sensitivity 
One percent instantaneous decline in interest rates1

Management of interest rate risk in the banking book

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 (1 287)

 (1 210)

The group employs various analytical techniques to measure interest rate sensitivity monthly in the banking book on both an 
earnings and economic-value basis (where appropriate) for balance sheets with material exposure to interest rate risk. Assets, 
liabilities and derivative financial instruments are modelled and reported based on their contractual repricing or maturity 
characteristics. Where advances are exposed to prepayments and deposits to ambiguous repricing, Group ALCO approves the 
use of prepayment models for the hedging of fixed-rate advances and behavioural repricing assumptions for the modelling and 
reporting of ambiguous repricing deposits, where appropriate.

Sensitivity analysis

At the reporting date, the net interest income sensitivity of the banking book for a 1% parallel reduction in interest rates 
measured over 12 months is a decrease in net interest income of approximately R1 287m before tax (2017: R1 210m), which is 
within the board’s approved risk limit. The group’s net interest income sensitivity exhibits very little convexity and will therefore 
also result in an increase in pretax net interest income of similar amounts should interest rates increase by one percent. Net 
interest income sensitivity is actively managed through on- and off-balance-sheet interest rate risk management strategies 
for the group’s expected interest rate view and impairment sensitivity.

1  Nedbank London: 0,5% instantaneous decline in interest rates.

K5  Historical value at risk (99%, one-day) by risk type

Value at risk (VaR) is the potential loss in pretax profit due to adverse market movements over a defined holding period with a 
specified confidence level. The VaR methodology is a statistically defined, probability-based approach that takes into account 
market volatilities as well as risk diversification by recognising offsetting positions and correlations between products and 
markets. It facilitates the consistent measurement of risk across all markets and products, and risk measures can be 
aggregated to arrive at a single risk number. The 99% one-day VaR number used by the group reflects, at a 99% confidence 
level, that the daily loss will not exceed the reported VaR and therefore that the daily losses exceeding the VaR figure are likely 
to occur, on average, once in every 100 business days.

The group uses one year of historical data to estimate VaR. Some of the considerations that are taken into account when 
reviewing the VaR numbers are:

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

 (cid:122)

The assumed one-day holding period will not fully capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or offset 
with hedges within one day.

The historical VaR assumes that the past is a good representation of the future, which may not always be the case.

The 99% confidence level does not indicate the potential loss beyond this interval.

If a product or listing is new in the market, limited historical data would be available. In such cases, a proxy is chosen to act 
as an estimate for the historical rates of the relevant risk factor. Depending on the amount of (limited) historical rates 
available, regression analysis is used on the chosen proxy to refine the link between the proxy and the actual rates.

Additional risk measures are used to monitor the individual trading desks, including performance triggers, approved trading 
products, concentration of exposures, maximum tenor limits and market liquidity constraints. 

All market risk models are subject to periodic independent validation in terms of the Group Market Risk Management 
Framework. A formal review of all existing valuation models is conducted at least annually. Should the review process indicate 
that models need to be updated, a formal independent review will take place. All new risk models developed are independently 
validated prior to implementation.

The group’s current trading activities are focused on liquid markets, which are in line with the current regulatory liquidity 
horizon assumption of a 10-day holding period, as per Basel III.

2018

2017

Rm

Average

 Minimum 

 Maximum 

 Year-end 

Average

 Minimum 

 Maximum 

 Year-end 

Foreign exchange
Interest rate
Equity
Credit
Commodity
Diversification

Total VAR exposure

 3,2 
 30,6 
 0,2 
 9,2 
 0,1 
 (12,8)

 30,5 

 0,6 
 15,8 

 6,9 

 11,5 
 46,0 
 2,4 
 12,3 
 2,1 

 16,8 

 50,8 

 3,5 
 31,4 

 8,2 
 0,2 
 (12,6)

 30,7 

 4,5 
 21,2 

 9,2 
 0,1 
 (12,5)

 22,5 

 0,9 
 11,3 

 6,2 
 <0.1 

 11,5 
 38,1 

 16,1 
 0,7 

 13,1 

 39,2 

 3,8 
 31,1 

 12,1 
 0,7 
 (20,5)

 27,2

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 145

 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION L: CASHFLOW INFORMATION

L1

Reconciliation of profit from operations to cash generated by 
operations
Profit from operations
Adjusted for:
– Depreciation (note B6)
– Amortisation: computer software and intangible assets (note B6)
– Movement in impairments on financial instruments
– Net income on investment banking assets
– Non-trading and capital items (note B8)
– Indirect taxation (note B7.1)

Cash generated by operations

L2 Cash received from clients
Interest and similar income (note B5.1.1)
Commission and fees income (note B5.2)¹
Net trading income (note B5.2)
Private-equity income/(losses)
Other non-interest income¹

1 

 During 2018 management reclassified certain internal insurance commission allocations earned by Nedbank Retail 
and Business Banking previously reported as part of commission and fee income to insurance income to ensure that 
the amount is appropriately eliminated against the cost recognised in Nedbank Wealth. Comparative figures have 
been restated accordingly (R184m).

L3 Cash paid to clients, employees and suppliers

Interest expense and similar charges (note B5.1.2)
Staff costs (note B6)
Computer processing
Communication and travel
Occupation and accommodation
Marketing and public relations (note B6)
Fees and assurances (note B6)
Furniture, office equipment and consumables
Other operating expenses 

L4 Dividends received

Dividends on equity instruments at FVOCI
Dividends received on other investments

L5 Increase in operating assets

Other short-term securities
Government and other securities
Loans and advances and other operating assets 

L6 Increase in operating liabilities

Current and savings accounts
Other deposits, loan accounts and foreign currency liabilities
Negotiable certificates of deposit
Deposits received under repurchase agreements
Creditors and other liabilities 

146 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 14 718 

 14 817 

 1 394 
 938 
 4 776 
 (5)
 164 
 804 

 1 319 
 777 
 4 238 
 (36)
 210 
 858 

 22 789 

 22 183 

 72 739 
 15 525 
 3 930 
 344 
 738 

 93 276 

 71 311 
 14 706 
 3 426 
 (17)
 1 046 

 90 472 

 (46 774)
 (15 288)
 (2 259)
 (721)
 (1 737)
 (1 452)
 (3 202)
 (282)
 (343)

 (46 111)
 (14 562)
 (2 069)
 (734)
 (1 695)
 (1 606)
 (2 917)
 (292)
 (221)

 (72 058)

 (70 207)

 342 

 342 

 710 

 710 

 15 628 
 (47 374)
 (32 754)

 (5 909)
 1 808 
 (20 043)

 (64 500)

 (24 144)

 5 376 
 49 720 
 11 824 
 (3 172)
 (9 353)

 827 
 (7 986)
 (11 896)
 5 488 
 18 572 

 54 395 

 5 005 

L7 Disposal of investments in subsidiary companies net of cash

Other short-term securities
Derivative financial instruments
Government and other securities
Loans and advances
Other assets
Current taxation assets
Investments in associate companies 
Deferred taxation assets
Property and equipment
Intergroup assets
Amounts owed to depositors
Deferred taxation liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Current taxation liabilities
Other liabilities
Intergroup liabilities

Net assets disposed (excluding cash and cash equivalents)
Non-controlling interest
Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders

Cash and cash equivalents disposed

L8 Taxation paid

Amounts receivable at the beginning of the year
Statement of comprehensive income charge (excluding deferred taxation)
Other taxation received
Amounts receivable at the end of the year 

Total indirect taxation (note B7.1)

Taxation paid

2018 
Rm

2017 
Rm

 492 
 20 
 130 
 4 756 
 68 
 15 
 3 
 31 
 116 
 1 586 
 (7 288)
 (3)
 (3)
 (20)
 (148)
 (110)

 (355)
 (244)
 (907)

 (1 506)

 387 
 (3 627)
 69 
 116 

 (3 055)
 (858)

 (3 913)

– 

– 

 (116)
 (3 746)
 846 
 167 

 (2 849)
 (804)

 (3 653)

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 147

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

SECTION M: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
M1  Foreign currency conversion 

Accounting policy

Foreign currency transactions
Individual entities within the group may use a different functional currency than that of the group, being the currency of the 
primary economic environment in which the respective entities operate. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into 
the functional currency of the individual entities at the date of the transaction by applying the spot exchange rate ruling at 
the transaction date to the foreign currency amounts. The consolidated financial statements are presented in SA rand, 
which is the group’s presentation currency.

Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the respective entities of 
the group at the spot exchange rate ruling at the reporting date. 

Exchange differences that arise on the settlement or translation of monetary items at rates that are different from those 
at which they were translated on initial recognition during the period or in previous financial statements are recognised in 
profit or loss in the period that they arise.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are translated into 
the respective functional currencies of the group entities using the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates when the fair 
values were determined.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured in terms of historical cost are 
converted into the functional currency of the respective group entities at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the 
transaction and are not retranslated subsequently.

Exchange differences on non-monetary items are recognised consistently, with the gains and losses that arise on such items, 
ie exchange differences relating to an item for which gains and losses are recognised directly in equity, generally recognised 
in equity. Similarly, exchange differences for non-monetary items for which gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss 
are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Exchange rates

UK pound to rand
US dollar to rand

 Average 

 Closing 

 2018 

17,64
13,24

 2017 

17,15
13,31

 2018 

18,32
14,38

 2017 

16,60
12,29

Geographic analyses
The geographic analyses within various notes are based on the geographic location of the clients or transactions and not the 
domicile of the group entity.

M2  Events after the reporting period

There are no material events after the reporting period to report on.

148 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 
 
M3  Directors’ emoluments 

The following disclosures are those required by the Companies Act, in respect of remuneration of directors and prescribed 
officers: 

M3.1  Total remuneration of executive directors and prescribed officers 

Mike Brown 

Mfundo Nkuhlu

 Raisibe Morathi 

R’000 

Cash portion of package
Other benefits
Defined-contribution retirement fund

Guaranteed remuneration

Cash performance incentive
Cash performance incentive (delivered 
in shares)1

2018

7 352
173
1 050

 8 575 

8 500

2017

7 014
160
1 001

 8 175 

7 875

7 500

5 875

2018

4 869
159
702

 5 730 

5 125

4 125

Total short-term incentive (STI)2

 16 000 

 13 750 

 9 250 

2017

4 635
149
668

 5 452 

4 500

3 500

 8 000 

 13 452 

2018

4 536
122
567

 5 225 

5 050

4 050

 9 100 

 14 325 

2017

4 184
110
576

 4 870 

4 625

3 625

 8 250 

 13 120 

Total remuneration2
Value of share-based awards (face value 
at award)3

 24 575 

 21 925 

 14 980 

16 500

14 500

10 250

9 500

9 500

8 750

Total direct remuneration 

 41 075 

 36 425 

 25 230 

 22 952 

 23 825 

 21 870 

R’000 

Cash portion of package
Other benefits
Defined-contribution retirement fund

Guaranteed remuneration

Cash performance incentive
Cash performance incentive (delivered 
in shares)

Total short-term incentive (STI)1

Total remuneration2
Value of share-based awards (face 
value at award)3

Total direct remuneration 

 Iolanda Ruggiero 

Ciko Thomas

 Brian Kennedy 

2018

3 343
96
480

 3 919 

3 300

2 300

 5 600 

 9 519 

7 000

 16 519 

2017

3 160
91
454

 3 705 

3 125

2 125

 5 250 

 8 955 

2018

4 117
120
669

 4 906 

4 950

3 950

 8 900 

 13 806 

2017

 3 746 
 113 
 610 

 4 469 

 4 625 

 3 625 

 8 250 

 12 719 

2018

4 222
243
336

 4 801 

9 950

2017

4 015
236
320

 4 571 

8 875

8 950

7 875

 18 900 

 16 750 

 23 701 

 21 321 

6 000

10 000

8 500

9 000

8 500

 14 955 

 23 806 

 21 219 

 32 701 

 29 821 

1 

In terms of the rules of the Matched-share Scheme this amount may increase by up to 27,5% (before share price movement), subject to fulfilment of the 
corporate performance targets (CPTs) and the amount remaining invested in the scheme for 36 months.

2   Total remuneration is the sum of guaranteed remuneration and total STI.
3   This is the value of the share-based awards made in the following financial year. 

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 149

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

M3  Directors’ emoluments continued
M3.2   Non-executive directors’ remuneration

Name

DKT Adomakoh
TA Boardman
HR Brody
BA Dames
NP Dongwana
ID Gladman
JB Hemphill
EM Kruger
RAG Leith
PM Makwana
L Makalima
MA Matooane 

NP Mnxasana 
MP Moyo
V Naidoo
JK Netshitenzhe
S Subramoney
MI Wyman

Total 

Note

12
1, 1a
2
3
4, 4a
5, 5a
6, 6a
7, 7a
8, 8a, 8b
9

10, 10a, 10b, 
10c, 10d, 10e
11

Nedbank 
and Nedbank 
Group board 
fees 
(R000)

Committee 
fees 
(R000)

2018 
(R000)

2017 
(R000)

 176 
 490 
 490 
 490 
 382 
 212 
 1 043 
 382 
 490 
 490 
 490 

 171 
 277 
 5 528 
 490 
 490 
 685 

 889 
 488 
 595 
 330 
 109 
 1 349 
 330 
 997 
 488 
 412 

 368 
 265 

 370 
 1 187 
 465 

 176 
 1 379 
 978 
 1 085 
 712 
 321 
 2 392 
 712 
 1 487 
 978 
 902 

 539 
 542 
 5 528 
 860 
 1 677 
 1 150 

 222 
 1 341 
 562 
 782 
 526 
 854 
 694 
 1 277 
 854 
 1 443 
 469 
 826 

 1 428 

 5 178 
 791 
 1 374 
 1 396 

 12 776 

 8 642 

 21 418 

 20 017 

Ian Gladman resigned as a member of the Group Credit Committee and Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 15 October 2018. 

1  Hubert Brody was appointed as Chairman of the Group Remuneration Committee on 10 May 2018. 
1a   Hubert Brody was appointed as a member of the Group Directors’ Affairs Committee on 10 May 2018. 
2  Brian Dames was appointed as a member of the Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 10 May 2018. 
3   Neo Dongwana was appointed as a member of the Group Credit Committee on 10 May 2018. 
4 
4a  Ian Gladman resigned as a director of Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited on 15 October 2018.
5  Bruce Hemphill resigned as a member of the Group Remuneration Committee and Group Directors’ Affairs Committee on 11 June 2018. 
5a  Bruce Hemphill resigned as a director of Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited on 11 June 2018.
6  Errol Kruger was appointed as a member of the Group Audit Committee on 10 May 2018. 
6a  Errol Kruger’s board fees are inclusive of the Nedbank Private Wealth (Isle of Man) fees of £31 385. He was appointed 22 March 2018.
7 

 Rob Leith resigned as a member of the Group Credit Committee and Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 15 October 2018, but was 
subsequently reappointed on 1 January 2019. 

7a    Rob Leith resigned as a director of Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited on 15 October 2018, but was subsequently reappointed on 1 January 2019.
8  Mpho Makwana was appointed as a member of the Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 10 May 2018. 
8a  Mpho Makwana resigned as Chairman of the Group Remuneration Committee, but remained a member on 10 May 2018. 
8b  Mpho Makwana resigned as a member of the Group Audit Committee on 10 May 2018. 
9  Linda Makalima was appointed as a member of the Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 10 May 2018.
10  Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as a member of the Group Risk and Capital Management Committee on 10 May 2018. 
10a  Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as Chairman of the Group Transformation, Social and Ethics Committee on 10 May 2018. 
10b  Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as a member of the Group Remuneration Committee on 10 May 2018. 
10c Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as a member of the Group Audit Committee on 10 May 2018. 
10d Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as a member of the Group Directors’ Affairs Committee on 10 May 2018.
10e Nomavuso Mnxasana retired as a director of Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited on 10 May 2018.
11 

 Peter Moyo was appointed as a director of Nedbank Limited and Nedbank Group Limited and as a member of the Group Risk and Capital Management 
Committee, Group Remuneration Committee and Group Directors’ Affairs Committee on 11 June 2018. 

12  Tom Boardman’s fees represent Nedbank Private Wealth (Isle of Man) fees of £9 999. He resigned on 20 March 2018. 

Where applicable, board fees include travel reimbursements for business mileage. 

150 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Number of shares

Tom Boardman1
Hubert Brody
Mike Brown
Brian Dames
Mantsika Matooane
Nomavuso Mnxasana2
Raisibe Morathi
Peter Moyo
Vassi Naidoo
Mfundo Nkuhlu
Malcolm Wyman
Stanley Subramoney

Total ordinary shares

Total preference shares

1  Resigned/Retired during 2017.
2  Retired 10 May 2018.

Beneficial 
direct
 2018

 2 556 
 311 408 
 64 
 2 261 

Beneficial 
direct 
2017

 4 012 

Beneficial 
indirect 
2018

Beneficial 
indirect 
2017

 10 988 

 281 766 

 259 775 

 262 255 

 2 261 

 172 384 

 136 794 

 61 085 

 62 028 

7 420
 100 462 
 75 556 
 49 254 
 144 484 
321
 2 300 

 7 420 
 134 315 

 47 135 
 160 863 

 2 300 

 549 758 

 486 861 

 639 572 

 625 276 

No change in the above interests occurred between 31 December 2018 and 4 March 2019.

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 151

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

M3  Directors’ emoluments continued
M3.3   Share-based payments to executive directors and prescribed officers 

Opening balance at 1 January 2018

Awards made during 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price 

(R)

Number 
of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Vesting 
date

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price

 (R)

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

Executive directors

MWT Brown

Nedbank 
restricted shares

 50 826 
 70 851 
 58 197 

12 March 2015  255,77  13 March 2018
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

16 435 31 March 2015 251,29

1 April 2018

 48 376 

14 March2018  299,73  15 March 2021

22 563 31 March 2016 189,58
31 March 2017 258,33
14 371

1 April 2019
1 April 2020

1 173 31 March 2015  251,29 
1 556 31 March 2016 189,58
220,17
1 249 31 March 2017

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

 12 033  31 March 2018  291,36 

1 April 2021

943 31 March 2018 291,36

1 April 2021

Voluntary Bonus 
Share Scheme4

Total value of 
dividends 

Total

 237 221 

 61 352 

MC Nkuhlu
Nedbank 
restricted shares

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

Voluntary Bonus 
Share Scheme4

Total value of 
dividends 

45 939 12 March 2015  255,77  13 March 2018
45 922
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
37 126 15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020

8 511 31 March 2015 251,29
 11 670  31 March 2016  189,58 
 7 717  31 March 2017  258,33 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

1 173 31 March 2015  251,29 
 1 556 31 March 2016  189,58 
1 249 31 March 2017  232,59 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

31 695 14 March 2018  299,73  15 March 2021

 6 606  31 March 2018  291,36  1 October 2021

 943  31 March 2018  291,36  1 October 2021

Total

 160 863 

 39 244 

152 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Awards vesting/lapsing during 2018

Closing balance at 31 December 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
released

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
lapsed

Market 
price at 
vesting 

Value 
gained 
on vesting

Notional 
value of loss 
on lapsing5

Dividends
Total value 
of dividends 
paid in 
respect of 
all plans6

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

(R)

(R)

(R)

 (R)

End of 
performance 
period

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

 32 306 

 18 520 

 313,00 

 10 111 778 

 (5 796 760)

32 8703

 283,78 

 9 327 849 

 2 3463

 283,78 

 665 748 

 70 851 
 58 197 
 48 376 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

18 March 2019
16 March 2020
15 March 2021

 22 563 
 14 371 
 12 033 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

1 556
1 249
 943 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 67 522 

 18 520 

 20 105 375 

 (5 796 760)

 3 101 570 

 230 139 

 3 101 570 

 29 199 

16 740

 313,00 

 9 139 287 

 (5 239 620)

 17 0223 

 283,78 

 4 830 503 

 2 3463 

 283,78 

 665 748 

45 922
37 126
31 695

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

18 March 2019
16 March 2020
15 March 2020

 11 670 
 7 717 
 6 606 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 1 556 
 1 249 
 943 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 48 567 

 16 740 

 14 635 538 

 (5 239 620)

 2 125 176 

 144 484 

 2 125 176 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Opening balance at 1 January 2018

Awards made during 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price 

(R)

Number 
of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Vesting 
date

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price

 (R)

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

 27 368 
 39 361 
 32 109 

12 March 2015  255,77  13 March 2018
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020

7924 31 March 2015 251,29
 10 896  31 March 2016  189,58 
 7 716  31 March 2017  258,33 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

1173 31 March 2015  251,29 
 1 556  31 March 2016  189,58 
 1 249  31 March 2017  232,59 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

29 192 14 March 2018  299,73  15 March 2021

 6 840  31 March 2018  291,36  1 October 2019

 943  31 March 2018  291,36 

RK Morathi
Nedbank 
restricted shares

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

Total value of 
dividends 

Total

 129 352 

 36 975 

Prescribed officers

B Kennedy

Nedbank 
restricted shares

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

Voluntary Bonus 
Share Scheme4

Total value of 
dividends 

22 285 12 March 2015 255,77 13 March 2018
13 March 2015 255,77 14 March 2018
14 857
 15 744  18 March 2016  190,54 
19 March 2019
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
 23 617 
16 March 2017  249,15  17 March 2020
 13 646 
15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020
 20 469 

17 609 31 March 2015 251,29
 23 730  31 March 2016  189,58 
 17 712  31 March 2017  258,33 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

1 173 31 March 2015  251,29 
1 556 31 March 2016  189,58 
1 249 31 March 2017  232,59 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

 11 343  15 March 20182
 299,73  16 March 2021
 17 015  14 March 2018  299,73  15 March 2021

 14 865  31 March 2018  291,36 

1 April 2021

 943  31 March 2018  291,36 

1 April 2021

Total

 173 647 

 44 166 

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Awards vesting/lapsing during 2018

Closing balance at 31 December 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
released

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
lapsed

Market 
price at 
vesting 

Value 
gained 
on vesting

Notional 
value of loss 
on lapsing5

Dividends
Total value 
of dividends 
paid in 
respect of 
all plans6

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

(R)

(R)

(R)

 (R)

End of 
performance 
period

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

 17 396 

 9 972 

 313,00 

 5 444 948 

 (3 121 236)

 15 8483 

 283,78 

 4 497 345 

 2 3463 

 283,78 

 665 748 

39 361
32 109
29 192

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

18 March 2019
16 March 2020
15 March 2021

 10 896 
 7 716 
 6 840 

31 December 2018
1 April 2019
31 December 2019 1 October 2020
1 April 2021
31 December 2020

 1 556 
 1 249 
 943 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 35 590 

 9 972 

 10 608 041 

 (3 121 236)

 1 845 171 

 129 862 

 1 845 171 

 15 781 
 14 857 

 6 504 

 313,00 
 306,00 

 4 939 453 
 4 546 242 

 (2 035 752)

 35 2183 

 283,78 

 9 994 164 

 2 3463 

 284 

665 748

 15 744 
 23 617 
 13 646 
 20 469 
 11 343 
 17 015 

31 December 2018
31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2019
31 December 2020
31 December 2020

19 March 2019
18 March 2019
17 March 2020
16 March 2020
16 March 2021
15 March 2021

 23 730 
 17 712 
 14 865 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 1 556 
 1 249 
 943 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 68 202 

 6 504 

 20 145 607 

 (2 035 752)

 2 166 545 

 161 889 

 2 166 545 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

Opening balance at 1 January 2018

Awards made during 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price 

(R)

Number 
of 
restricted 
shares/
options

Vesting 
date

Date of 
issue/
inception

Issue 
price

 (R)

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

10 204 12 March 2015 255,77 13 March 2018
6 803 13 March 2015 255,77 14 March 2018
 9 447  12 August 2016  211,87  12 August 2019
 9 971  18 March 2016  190,54 
19 March 2019
 14 169  11 August 2016  211,87  12 August 2019
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
 14 957 
16 March 2017  249,15  17 March 2020
 12 040 
15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020
 18 061 

 11 343  15 March 20182
 299,73  16 March 2021
 17 015  14 March 2018  299,73  15 March 2021

 2 307  31 March 2017  258,33 

1 April 2020

 4 562  31 March 2018  291,36 

1 April 2021

 97 959 

 32 920 

12 March 2015 255,77 13 March 2018
4 457
2 971
13 March 2015 255,77 14 March 2018
7 959 12 August 2015 263,84 13 August 2018
5 306 13 August 2015 263,84 14 August 2018
19 March 2019
17 March 2016  190,54  18 March 2019
16 March 2017  249,15  17 March 2020
15 March 2017  249,15  16 March 2020

 12 595  18 March 2016  190,54 
 18 893 
 10 435 
 15 653 

3 110 31 March 2015 251,29
 7 780  31 March 2016  189,58 
 5 429  31 March 2017  258,33 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

1 173 31 March 2015  251,29 
1 556 31 March 2016  189,58 
 249  31 March 2017  232,59 

1 April 2018
1 April 2019
1 April 2020

 8 007  15 March 20182
 299,73  16 March  2021
 12 011  14 March 2018  299,73  15 March  2021

 4 011  31 March 2018  291,36 

1 April 2021

 943  31 March 2018

Prescribed officers

C Thomas

Nedbank 
restricted shares

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

Voluntary Bonus 
Share Scheme4
Total value of 
dividends 

Total

I Ruggiero

Nedbank 
restricted shares

Compulsory Bonus 
Share Scheme1

Voluntary Bonus 
Share Scheme4

Total value of 
dividends 

Total

 97 566 

 24 972 

1  Matching on the Compulsory Bonus Share Scheme occurs only on shares in the scheme at the vesting date. If CPTs are met, 100% matching occurs, 

otherwise a 50% matching occurs.

2  Restricted-share awards with time-based vesting only.
3  Match occurred at one share for each share in the Compulsory Bonus Share Scheme and Voluntary Bonus Share Scheme at the vesting date.
4  For the Voluntary Bonus Share Scheme employees invest their own Nedbank shares in the scheme. After three years, if the CPTs are met, a 100% matching 

occurs, otherwise a 50% matching occurs.

5  Value determined based on the number of shares lapsing, multiplied by the market share price on the scheduled vesting date.
6  Plans exclude the Voluntary Bonus Share Scheme, which consists of own shares.

156 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

Awards vesting/lapsing during 2018

Closing balance at 31 December 2018

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
released

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options 
lapsed

Market 
price at 
vesting 

Value 
gained 
on vesting

Notional 
value of loss 
on lapsing5

Dividends
Total value 
of dividends 
paid in 
respect of 
all plans6

Number of 
restricted 
shares/
options

(R)

(R)

(R)

 (R)

End of 
performance 
period

Final 
vesting/
exercise 
date

 7 226 
 6 803 

 2 978 

 313,00 
 306,00 

 2 261 738 
 2 081 718 

 (932 114)

 9 447 
 9 971 
 14 169 
 14 957 
 12 040 
 18 061 
 11 343 
 17 015 

13 August 2019
31 December 2018
31 December 2018
19 March 2019
31 December 2018 12 August  2019
18 March 2019
31 December 2018
17 March 2020
31 December 2019
16 March 2020
31 December 2019
16 March 2021
31 December 2020
15 March 2021
31 December 2020

 2 307 
 4 562 

31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 14 029 

 2 978 

 4 343 456 

 (932 114)

 1 748 834 

 113 872 

 1 748 834 

 3 157 
 2 971 
5 636
 5 306 

 1 300 

2323

 313,00 
 306,00 
256,85
 258,95 

 988 141 
 909 126 
 1 447 607 
 1 373 989 

 (406 900)

 (596 663)

 6 2203 

 283,78 

 1 765 112 

 2 3463 

 283,78 

 665 748 

 12 595 
 18 893 
 10 435 
 15 653 
 8 007 
 12 011 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2019
31 December 2019
31 December 2020
31 December 2020

19 March 2019
18 March 2019
17 March 2020
16 March 2020
16 March 2021
15 March 2021

 7 780 
 5 429 
 4 011 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019
31 December 2020

1 April 2019
1 April 2020
1 April 2021

 1 556 
 1 249 

31 December 2018
31 December 2019

1 April 2019
1 April 2020

 943 

31 December 2020

1 April 2021

 25 636 

 3 623 

 7 149 723 

 (1 003 563)

 1 505 901 

98 562

 1 505 901 

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 157

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December

M4  Preference shareholder analysis

Register date:
Authorised share capital:
Issued share capital:

Shareholder spread
1–1 000 shares
1 001–10 000 shares
10 001–100 000 shares
100 001–1 000 000 shares 
1 000 001 shares and over

Total

Distribution of shareholders
Banks
Close corporations
Endowment funds
Individuals
Insurance companies
Investment companies
Medical aid schemes
Mutual funds
Nominees and trusts
Other corporations
Private companies
Public companies
Own holdings
Retirement funds

Total

Public/Non-public shareholders
Non-public shareholders

Nedbank Group Limited and associates

Public shareholders

Total

Beneficial shareholders holding 5% or more

Nedbank Group Limited
Prescient

Total

Major managers

Prescient Investment Management (SA)
Nedbank Group Limited (SA)
Nedgroup Private Wealth Proprietary Limited (SA)
Investec Securities Proprietary Limited
Sanlam Investment Management
Abax Investments (SA)
Bridge Fund Managers Proprietary Limited (SA)
OUTsurance Insurance Company Limited (SA)
STANLIB Asset Management (SA)
Regent Insurance Company Limited (SA)
Various Retail Holders (SA)
BJM Private Client Services Ltd (SA)
Sasfin Asset Managers Proprietary Limited (SA)
Graaff Baronetcy Fund (SA)
Climor Trust (SA)

158 Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018

 31 December 2018 
 1 000 000 000 shares 
 358 277 491 shares 

 Number of 
shareholdings 

 % 

 Number 
of shares 

 319
 2 752
 3 042
 417
 35

 6 565

 10
 68
 71
 4 392
 20
 6
 7
 85
 1 573
 55
 239
 5
 1
 33

 6 565

 13

 13

 6 552

 6 565

4,86
41,92
46,34
6,35
0,53

 116 447
15 482 484
96 485 732
96 808 982
149 383 846

 % 

0,03
4,32
26,93
27,02
41,70

100,00

358 277 491

100,00

0,15
1,04
1,08
66,90
0,30
0,09
0,11
1,29
23,96
0,84
3,64
0,08
0,02
0,50

1 271 783
3 810 523
9 155 837
95 833 738
30 620 661
12 448 022
 630 734
63 695 143
67 239 848
2 028 943
24 722 333
2 323 800
37 300 000
7 196 126

 0,35 
 1,06 
 2,55 
 26,75 
 8,55 
 3,47 
 0,18 
 17,78 
 18,77 
 0,57 
 6,90 
 0,65 
 10,41 
 2,01 

 100,00 

358 277 491

 100,00

 0,20 

48 976 057

 0,20 

48 976 057

 99,80 

309 301 434

 13,67 

 13,67 

 86,33 

 100,00 

358 277 491

 100,00

 Number 
of shares 

48 976 057
32 557 133

81 533 190

 % 

 13,67 
 9,09 

22,76

 Number of 
 shares 

 Dec 2018 
 % holding 

 Dec 2017 
 % holding 

42 880 469
37 300 000
34 049 817
26 811 517
21 180 506
8 785 787
7 802 788
7 586 720
6 438 491
4 848 485
4 544 202
4 284 291
3 995 681
3 281 296
2 926 690

 11,97 
 10,41 
 9,50 
 7,48 
 5,91 
 2,45 
 2,18 
 2,12 
 1,80 
 1,35 
 1,27 
 1,20 
 1,12 
 0,92 
 0,82

 11,64 
 10,41 
 9,98 
 5,16 
 6,21 
 2,69 

 2,12 
 1,38 
 1,35 

 1,12 
 1,08 
0,92

Compliance with IFRS – financial statement notes
Note 
number Note description

IFRS required

A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5.1
B5.2

B6
B7.1
B7.2
B7.3
B8
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

C6
C7
D1
D2
D3
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
F1
F2
G1
G2
G3
H1

H2
H3

H4
H5
H6
I
J1
J2
J3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
L
M1
M2
M4

Principal accounting policies
Change in accounting policies: Financial instruments
Correction of prior-period errors and reclassifications
Key assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
Segmental reporting
Dividends
Share capital
Additional tier 1 capital instruments
Net interest income
Non-interest revenue

Total operating expenses
Indirect taxation
Direct taxation
Deferred taxation
Non-trading and capital items
Loans and advances
Impairments charge on financial instruments
Government and other securities
Other short-term securities
Credit analysis of other short-term securities, and government and 
other securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts owed to depositors
Long-term debt instruments
Contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities
Investment securities
Investments in associate companies 
Investments in subsidiary companies and related disclosure
Interests in structured consolidated entities
Securitisations
Related parties
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
Long-term employee benefits
Non-current assets held for sale
Other assets
Consolidated statement of financial position – categories of financial 
instruments
Fair-value measurement – financial instruments
Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value for which fair value 
is disclosed
Financial instruments designated as fair value through profit or loss
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
Collateral
Share-based payments
Provisions and other liabilities
Contingent liabilities and undrawn facilities
Commitments
Financial risk management
Capital management
Liquidity gap
Interest rate risk in the banking book
Historical value at risk (99%, one-day) by risk type
Cashflow information
Foreign currency conversion
Events after the reporting period
Preference shareholder analysis

IAS 1
IAS 1, IAS 8, IFRS 9
IAS 1 and IAS 8
IAS 1
IAS 8
IFRS 8
IAS 1, IAS 10, and IAS 32
IAS 1 and IAS 32
IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13 
IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IFRS 15
IAS 20, IAS 32, IFRS 4, IFRS 7, IFRS 8, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 
and IFRS 15
IAS 1, IAS 19, IFRS 2 and IFRS 8
IAS 1
IAS 12
IAS 12
IAS 1, IAS 16 and IAS 36 
IAS 17, IFRS 7, IFRS 8, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IFRS 7, IFRS 8 and IFRS 9
IAS 1, IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 8, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IAS 1, IFRS 7, IFRS 8, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IFRS 7

IAS 1, IAS 7 and IFRS 7
IAS 32, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13 
IAS 1, IFRS 7, IFRS 8, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13 
IFRS 7
IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13 
IAS 28, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 and IFRS 13
IAS 27, IFRS 10 and IFRS 12
IFRS 12
IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 12 and IFRS 13
IAS 24
IAS 16, IAS 36 and IFRS 13
IAS 38 and IAS 36
IAS 19 and IFRIC 14
IFRS 5 and IFRS 13
IAS 1, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IFRS 7 and IFRS 9

IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13

IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13 
IFRS 7 and IAS 32
IFRS 7
IFRS 2
IAS 37, IAS 32, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13
IAS 37 and IAS 10
IAS 37, IAS 10, IAS 17 and IFRS 7
IAS 1
IAS 1
IFRS 7
IFRS 7
IFRS 7
IAS 7
IAS 21
IAS 10
IAS 1

Nedbank Limited Annual Report 2018 159

Fintech partnership of the year

Nedbank is proud to have won The Banker magazine’s 2018 fintech 
partnership award for our ‘Satellite and drone imagery analytics 
experimentation’. Together with Aerobotics (Pty) Ltd, a disruptive 
technology company that builds advanced analytics on top of aerial 
drone and satellite imagery, we deliver precision farming tools for 
our agricultural clients.

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