EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK
ECCB
ANNUAL REPORT 2014/2015
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Summary of significant accounting policies
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f) Finanical assets and liabilities
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Determination of fair value of financial assests and liabilities
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In cases when the fair value of unlisted equity instruments cannot be determined reliably, the instruments are
carried at cost less impairment. The fair value for loans and advances as well as liabilities to the Bank’s customers
is determined using a present value model on the basis of contractually agreed cash flows, taking into account credit
quality, liquidity and costs.
g) Classes of financial instruments
The Bank classifies its financial instruments into classes that reflect the nature of information and take into account
the characteristics of those financial instruments.
Financial assets are grouped as follows:
(1) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, being financial assets held for trading.
(2) Loans and receivables being balances with foreign banks, money market instruments and money at call, due
from local banks, loans and receivables – Participating Governments’ securities and loans and receivables
– Participating Governments’ advances.
(3) Available-for-sale financial assets being debt and equity investment securities (listed and unlisted).
Financial liabilities are grouped as follows:
(1) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, being financial liabilities held for trading - derivatives
(non-hedging).
(2) Financial liabilities at amortised cost being deposit balances from member banks, participating governments and other
liabilities and payables.
(3) Commitments for future lending. There were none at the year end.
h) Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position when,
and only when, there is a current legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle
on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
i) Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
remeasured at their fair value. Fair values are obtained from quoted market prices in active markets including recent market
transactions. All derivatives are carried as assets when fair value is positive and as liabilities when fair value is negative.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in Eastern Caribbean dollars)
March 31, 2015
