New Community Credit Union Loan Growth
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New Community Credit Union Loan Growth
New Community Credit Union 2014 Annual Report 76th ANNUAL MEETING - 2015 NEW COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION Wednesday, March 25, 2015 St. George’s Senior Citizens Centre 6:30 P.M. REGISTRATION 7:00 P.M. MEETING MEETING AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Moment of Silence – Deceased Members Reading and Adoption of 75th Annual Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2014 Report’s a) Board Chair b) Secretary c) Management Discussion and Analysis Report d) Auditor’s Report 6. Discussion and Adoption of Reports 7. Board Election 8. Appointment of Auditor 9. New Business 10. Adjournment 76-ті Річні Загальні Збори 25-го березня 2015 року Середа , 7 година вечора Зал Сеньйорів Св.Юрія 1235-20-та Вулиця Захід 1. Відкриття зборів 2. Прийняття порядку денного 3.Вшанування пам’яті померлих членів нашої кредитної спілки хвилиною мовчання 4. Читання і прийняття протоколу 75-тих Річних загальгих зборів від 15-го квітня 2014 року 5. Звіти: а) Президента б) Секретаря в) Головного Менеджера г) Аудитора 6. Обговорення звітів та їх прийняття 7. Вибори членів дирекції 8. Призначення аудитора 9. Пропозиції та рекомендації 10. Закриття зборів NEW COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 75TH ANNUAL MEETING April 15 2014 – 7:00 pm St. George’s Senior’s Centre 1235 20th Street West 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Meeting was called to order by Board Chair Gordon Klimek. - Morris Bodnar was nominated to chair the meeting by Julius Calyniuk seconded by Roman Sywanyk. - Colleen Brown agreed to take the minutes of the meeting. Motion to adopt the agenda made by John Chrusch? Seconded by Yaroslaw Sywanyk. Motion to accept the minutes of the 74th Annual Meeting held April 17th 2013 made by Angela Wojcichowsky seconded by George Zerebesky. Presentation of Reports: A.) Gordon Klimek presented the Chairman’s report. B.) Darren Doepker has now been in the position of General Manager for one year. Congratulation on a job well done! Also discussed was the Credit Union growth and profit challenge with regards to compliance. Congratulations to New Community Credit Union on its 75th Anniversary. C.) Colleen Brown presented the Secretary’s report mentioning overall attendance for the 10 regular meetings was 65%. The Audit Committee and GM Selection Committee held two meetings and the Conduct Review Committee held one meeting. Total remuneration paid to the directors was $8450. D.) Darren Doepker presented the General Manager’s Report. NCCU has a good loan portfolio and at this time we have a 22% profit. There is a strong loan growth however liquidity is concerning. Member growth is down however assets have grown 5%. E.) Alan of MNP presented the Auditor’s Report. Congratulated the credit union on another successful year. Motion to adopt the Auditors Report by Barry Slowski seconded by Julius Calyniuk. Motion to adopt the Chair report by Jack Grover seconded by Julius Calyniuk. Motion to adopt Secretary Report by Angela Wojcichowsky seconded by Roman Sywanyk. Motion to adopt GM Report by Colleen Brown seconded by Barry Slowski. Election of Board Members: 1 Position was open. Motion made by Julius Calyniuk to nominate Roman Sywanyk for a 3 year term. Seconded by George Zerebesky. Motion by Barry Slowski seconded by Angela Wojcichowsky that we appoint MNP to be our auditors for 2014 New Business A.) Token of Appreciation to Morris Bodnar for chairing this evenings meeting. B.) Thank you to Gordon Klimek – served 9 years on the NCCU Board of Directors. C.) Long Term Service Awards: Bonita Ireland – 11 years Cheryl Helmeczi – 15 years Kathy Hrabowy – 25 years (all 25 years have been with NCCU) 2014 is a milestone as we recognize the forefathers. The original charter which can be seen at the bank shows the 9 original board members. 8. Moment of silence for deceased members. 9. Other Business A.) Member Doug Wolfe voiced concern with the US exchange rate wondering why the NCCU rate was 4% which was higher than the current market rate. Darren responded that the exchange rate is dictated by Credit Union Central and it is within the power of NCCU to determine the rate. Darren also mentioned that there is the USD account available to members to avoid high percentage to change over to Canadian dollars. B.) Gord Klimek presented Darren Doepker with a long term service award – 25 years in the Credit Union system of which 19 has been with NCCU. C.) Door Prizes Colleen Brown, Alan of MNP, Morris Bodnar, John Chrusch, Gordon Klimek D.) The 75th Anniversary of NCCU will be held August 30 2014 in the form of a Street Fair. 10. Morris Bodnar adjourned the meeting. NEW COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION INCORPORATED: January 26, 1939 CREDIT UNION CHARTER NO. 20 OFFICERS: PRESIDENT – Cliff Arthurs VICE-PRESIDENT – Julius Calyniuk SECRETARY – Colleen Brown DIRECTORS Name Cliff Arthurs – President Julius Calyniuk - Vice-President Colleen Brown - Secretary Delva Rebin Barry Slowski Laura Hosaluk George Zerebecky Angela Wojcichowsky Roman Sywanyk Occupation Years of Service Retired 5 Entrepreneur 8 Entrepreneur 4 Retired 4 Chief Financial Officer 4 Artist 3 Retired 3 Director International Projects 2 Claims Investigator 1 STAFF Name Darren Doepker Cheryl Helmeczi Kathy Hrabowy Bonita Ireland Summer Allen Robert Hoesgen Tamara Buckingham Liuba Grynkiv-Stokalko Stephanie Armitt Lina Calabrese Vita Demiashova Erika Zufka Position Years of Service General Manager 26 Office Supervisor 16 Business Development Officer 26 Member Account Manager 12 Member Account Manager 8 Investment Advisor 5 Support Analyst/Compliance Officer 3 Part time Member Service Rep 10 Member Service Rep 2 Member Service Rep 1 Member Service Rep 1 HR Officer 1 Vision To be the premier provider of personalized financial services to a growing and diverse membership. Mission By providing financial solutions and advice we develop meaningful lifelong relationships. Our professional and knowledgeable people provide a positive customer experience because they care. By building on our roots we are able to create prosperity for our members, employees, and community. Values Co-operation and Accountability We are committed to working towards providing our members with the highest quality service. Our strength and development is enhanced by acting co-operatively as a system. We take into account the effect of our actions on each other. Service and Product Excellence We strive for the highest quality service in the financial community. We provide all credit union members with friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service. Our continuous innovations ensure members receive added value. We provide access to a broad range of financial products tailored to meet or exceed member needs. Communication We communicate in an open, effective and timely manner. Employee Satisfaction We respect our employees and their contributions to our success. We encourage employee involvement and participation. We recognize and reward them for their creativity, team work and achieving objectives. We support their development by providing training and educational opportunities. We respect their need to balance personal and professional lives. Community Impact We actively support the development of our communities locally, provincially and beyond. Our communities are stronger because of our credit union. Financial Performance Our strong financial performance allows us to fulfill our co-operative principles. We balance our need for financial results with the needs of our members and communities. We earn the confidence of our members and ensure our continued growth and development by providing an unlimited guarantee on member deposits and adhering to sound business practices. Professional Conduct Member’s financial affairs are conducted with integrity and in a professional manner. Our ethical principles are rooted in the concern for the individual. Confidentiality is integral to the way we do business. Co-operative Principles As a true co-operative financial institution, New Community Credit Union (NCCU) acts in accordance with internationally recognized principles of co-operation: Voluntary and Open Membership Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination. Democratic Member Control Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and co-operatives at other levels are also organized in a democratic manner. Member Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their co-operative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing their cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership. Autonomy and Independence Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy. Education, Training and Information Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation. Co-operation among Co-operatives Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. Concern for Community Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members. Credit Union Market Code NCCU voluntarily adheres to the Credit Union Market Code. This code has been jointly developed by Saskatchewan credit unions, SaskCentral and Credit Union Deposit Guarantee to ensure the protection of credit union members. The code sets forth guidelines for the following areas: o o o o o o o o o o o Complaint handling, which outlines the process for dealing with all complaints regarding the service, products, fees or charges of NCCU. Fair sales by outlining the roles and relationship of staff to all members and in accordance with the financial services agreement. Financial planning process to advise members on the risks and benefits associated with financial planning services. Privacy to protect the interests of those who do business with NCCU. Privacy is the practice to ensure all member information is kept confidential and used only for the purpose for which it was gathered. Professional standards to preserve a positive image of NCCU among our members and communities. Capital management to ensure our capital structure aligns with our risk philosophy. Financial reporting to adhere to business and industry standards. Governance practices to adhere to the intent and stipulation of our corporate bylaws, which are approved by the membership of NCCU. Whistleblower policy which provides individuals a mechanism or channel by which they can report incidents of actual or potentially improper or unethical conduct, without fear of reprisal or unwarranted negative consequences. A Social Media policy which is intended to offer practical guidance for responsible social media use an interaction by employees or management. Risk management to ensure all risks are measured and managed in an acceptable fashion Chairperson’s Report On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the New Community Credit Union 2014 Annual Financial Report. Our credit union enjoyed another successful year with growth in assets and increase in net revenue. During the past year, we have had some staff changes and I wish to welcome the new staff members. Darren Doepker, our General Manager is dedicated and working hard towards maintaining the growth and stability of our credit union. The number of credit unions in our province has declined again this year and the mergers are expected to continue. Although we continue to grow and be profitable, we must be mindful of the future. The main challenges for our credit union are the compliance requirements set by our regulators. Congratulations to the New Community Credit Union for 76 years of excellent service to our members and community. I am honoured to have served on the Board of New Community Credit Union, both as a member of the Board and Chairman this past year. In closing, on behalf of our Board of Directors, management and staff of our credit union, we extend our sincere thanks to our members for their continued loyalty and patronage. Our sincere gratitude to our management and staff in providing excellent member service assuring our success into the future. Cliff Arthurs Chairperson of the Board Management Discussion & Analysis Introduction NCCU is an independent member owned Saskatchewan credit union. Current credit union legislation enables NCCU to provide financial services to members and nonmembers. As of December 31, 2014 NCCU had 2222 members, which grew considerably from the 2134 members in 2013. All members hold two $5 shares, allowing them to participate in the democratic process. NCCU has held its office in Riversdale our entire 76 year history, predominately providing services to Saskatoon and bordering communities. Service channels are in-branch, the ATM network, CU Connect, internet banking and some mobile banking. Strategy NCCU is “To be the premier provider of personalized financial services to a growing and diverse membership”. A strategic Initiative has always been to provide our members with an elite level of service. After the previous year’s retirements resulted in considerable disruption at the senior level, our key personnel stabilized nicely in 2014. We did see increased movement in other positions which has resulted in a number of new faces again this past year. NCCU remains committed to providing a premier level of personal service and really need to commend our existing staff for continuing to embrace this memberfirst philosophy. Being mindful of our organizational expenses and remaining focused on the diverse needs of our membership, while maintaining relevance in the highly competitive and scrutinized financial services industry, is a daily challenge. However, NCCU is committed to long term sustainability. Success and sustainability both continue to have an ever-evolving definition. Escalating attention on Capital Adequacy and managing risks result in continued pressure to manage growth, while remaining profitable and growing Retained Earnings. NCCU is pleased to report a strong financial performance again in 2014 with good profitability. This success is certainly a byproduct of a strong Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Market, but would not be possible without the continued patronage of our loyal membership. Results Financial Performance This should provide a summary of the NCCU - Financial Statements found later in this report. In 2014 we saw an increase in Balance Sheet Assets of 1.06%. to $75.7M New Community Credit Union Asset Growth $80,000,000 $60,000,000 Dollars $40,000,000 Assets $20,000,000 $0 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 NCCU had a challenging year retaining deposits. As a result we report a nominal growth of < than 1%. New Community Credit Union Loan and Deposit Growth 80,000,000 60,000,000 Loan Dollars 40,000,000 Deposits 20,000,000 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 At the end of 2014 loans made-up just over 80% of our Assets. Difficulties in retaining deposits and continuing our historically strong loan demand made for challenging times, balancing Deposits with Loans. As a result NCCU continued to rely heavily on strategic partners to fund excess loan demand. We closed the year administering just under $21M in mortgages for these partners. The net result was a marginal increase of 1.85% in balance sheet loans, but a total loan portfolio increase of 4.58%. Our total loan portfolio stands at $81.6M New Community Credit Union Loan Growth 60,000,000 Dollars 40,000,000 Loans 20,000,000 0 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 NCCU’s Balance Sheet loan portfolio consisted of the following breakdown at year end: New Community Credit Union Loan Categories Commercial 6% Mortgages 78% Consumer 13% Line of Credit 3% **Credit Risk Although our loan portfolio is heavily weighted in Residential Mortgages, providing a very safe Investment for NCCU, it has resulted in a continued strain on our Interest Margin. Since interest is the primary source of revenue, as well as the single largest expenditure, it is critical to find the best balance of risk and reward. The primary risk for a financial institution is its loan portfolio. NCCU continues to have excellent results in this area, with nominal write-offs. It is worth noting only $5,000 of the reported 2014 write-off was a single bad loan. The remaining $9,000 was a result of Card Skimming. NCCU’s loan delinquency greater 90 days increased to $598,571 at year-end. This consisted of 3 accounts all secured by mortgages. We are confident our loan portfolio remains low risk. New Community Credit Union Writeoffs $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 Writeoffs $10,000 $5,000 $0 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 ($5,000) **Liquidity Risk Liquidity is the capacity to generate or obtain sufficient cash in a timely manner at a reasonable price to meet commitments as they become due. High-quality liquid assets can be easily and immediately converted into cash at little or no loss of value. Saskatchewan credit unions are required to maintain 10% of their deposits with SaskCentral. These statutory deposits support clearing and settlement within the national credit union system and are administered by SaskCentral. Operating liquidity is defined as available liquidity as a percentage of potential liquidity outflows. NCCU’s ongoing strength in loan demand continues to place a strain on Liquidity. We have been managing this risk for the past number of years, almost exclusively with strategic funding partnerships with other Saskatchewan CU’s. We ended the year at an excess liquidity position: $4.3M. Capital and Profitability Management We are very pleased to report another successful year with net profit of $460,721. This represents a 35.79% year-over-year increase. Good profitability results in a strong and healthy equity position. Increased regulatory requirements continue to place pressure on building reserves; as a result, the Board made the decision to move 100% of this year’s profit into Retained Earnings. Equity is the difference between assets and liabilities which is the measure of ownership. Equity can be measured both as a percentage of assets or as a dollar amount. We completed the 2014 year with $5,423,656. Equity or Capital is the financial strength of a credit union. The level of capital held protects against anticipated and unexpected events. Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation sets standards for the Credit Unions to follow. Although CUDGC set’s minimum standards, they consider it prudent to maintain Capital levels which exceed regulatory minimums. One ratio measured is the Leverage Ratio. NCCU has a leverage ratio of 6.92%. This exceeds the 5.0% regulatory minimum, falling short of our target of 7.5%. Throughout the credit union system we are becoming very familiar with the phrase “Capital is King”. New Community Credit Union Change in Equity Position 6,000,000 4,000,000 Dollars Equity 2,000,000 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Productivity is an area of operations we continue to focus considerable attention on. With increased costs and continued pressure on interest rate margin we look for ways to become more efficient. Efficiency ratio is another measure often used in the financial services industry. Although we are pleased with our profitability, to remain competitive we will continue to assess this ratio. Effectively, Efficiency Ratio is the amount you need to spend in order to make $1 - the lower the ratio the better. We are extremely proud of the fact we were able to lower this ratio by 7.58%, to 72.40%. This brings us in below the system average and very near our Peers who sit at 71.60%. New Community Credit Union Income & Expenses $2,000,000 $1,500,000 Interest Margin $1,000,000 Non Interest Revenue Non Interest Expenses $500,000 $0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 The following will show our productivity compared to our Peer Group and the provincial average. PRODUCTIVITY Assets/Staff - with Assets under Admin Deposits/Staff - with Assets under Admin Loans/Staff - with Loans under Admin Membership/Staff Personnel New Community $6,874,671 $10,063,636 $6,291,977 $8,112,151 $5,518,606 $7,420,970 202 $69,809 Peer Group Provincial $5,754,659 $4,901,075 $4,483,171 $4,552,080 163 $80,002 166 $81,895 $6,304,695 $5,669,386 NCCU’s Peer Group is Credit Unions in Saskatchewan, categorized as similar in size. This range is cu’s with $60M - $160M in assets. There are 20 out of 51 in our Peer Group. Summary With a 35.79% increase in net income NCCU has maintained good profitability. A 6.85% increase in noninterest revenue and two SaskCentral dividend payments played a role in profitability. Continuing to look for additional revenue streams will be important moving forward. Board and management are committed to sound financial management. Part of this will be to pay close attention to balancing capital levels and maintaining growth at or near 5%. With escalating attention on capital, NCCU will continue to focus on building reserves for the foreseeable future. As a financial institution, the credit union is essentially in the business of taking on and managing risk on a number of fronts. The Board of Directors and Executive Management are committed to balancing and managing the various risks of the organization to ensure strength and stability well into the future. Although we continue to see staff turnover, we feel we have the expertise combined with the financial industry experience to position NCCU for the future. Management works closely with the credit union’s Board of Directors to establish policies and procedures to effectively manage the various risks that the organization is exposed to. The Financial Services Industry is highly scrutinized and regulated. Regular audits; both internal and external, combined with ongoing monitoring performed by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) provides support to the risk management function of the credit union. Risk is managed on a regular basis with monthly meetings and regular and detailed reporting presented to the NCCU’s Board of Directors. Enterprise Risk Management Each year our credit union spends significant resources measuring and assessing risks to ensure we are adequately prepared to serve our community now and in the future. This process is called Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and is a requirement of credit unions in Saskatchewan as laid out by Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation. In 2014 NCCU contracted SaskCentral to complete an extensive review of our ERM, ICAAP & perform a 5 Year Capital Plan. Through this process, the following risks along with Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk previously listed in the financial performance section have been identified - risks according to their potential impact on NCCU. The result of this process is a strategy that we continue to maintain and build capital. Strategic Risk Strategic risk is the risk that adverse decisions, ineffective or inappropriate business plans, failure to respond to changes in the competitive environment, customer preferences, product obsolescence, or resource allocation will impact our ability to meet our objectives. This risk is a function of the compatibility of an organization’s strategic goals, the business strategies developed to achieve these goals, the resources deployed against these goals, and the quality of implementation. Strategic risks identified by NCCU in its ERM continue to include: resulting from difficulty or inability to implement appropriate strategies or policies required to address problems or challenges. Market Risk Market risk is the exposure to potential loss from changes in market prices or rates. Losses can occur when values of assets and liabilities or revenues are adversely affected by changes in market conditions, such as interest rate or foreign exchange movement. Legal and Regulatory Risk Legal and regulatory risk is the risk arising from potential violation of, or nonconformance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards. Operational Risk Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or external events. Exposures to this risk arise from deficiencies in internal controls, technology failures, human error, employee integrity, or natural disasters. Credit Risks Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a borrower or counterpart’s inability to meet its obligations. Sources of credit risks include direct lending activities, discussed earlier in this report, and holding of investment securities. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the potential inability to meet obligations, such as liability maturities, deposit withdrawals, or funding loans without incurring unacceptable losses. Liquidity risk includes the inability to manage unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources. Reputational Risk A negative event occurs that causes the public to lose confidence in financial institutions, Credit Union Central(s), the credit unions system in general, or more specifically with NCCU. Regulatory Regulatory matters are an ongoing concern of NCCU. A number of the more active include; The Registrar of Credit Unions, The Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI), Financial Transactions & Reports Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and Mutual Fund Dealers association(MFDA). The governance of NCCU is anchored in the co-operative principles of democratic member control. Board of Directors Mandate and Responsibilities The board is responsible for the strategic oversight, business direction and supervision of management, of NCCU. Acting in the best interests of the credit union and its members, the board’s actions adhere to the standards set out in The Credit Union Act 1998, the Standards of Sound Business Practice, and other applicable legislation. Board Composition The board composition is 9 individuals, regularly elected to hold 3 year terms. Nominations are made and if voting is required it is done by paper, with election results announced at the annual general meeting. Directors whom terms expire in 2015 include Angela Wojcichowsky, George Zerebecky and Laura Hosaluk. Angela and George have both agreed to allow their names to stand for another 3 year term. Although, available, Laura has decided to remove herself from re-election. Our Board Chair- Cliff Arthurs has held the position of Delegate to SaskCentral, for NCCU where he met with other credit union delegates. Board Compensation/Attendance/Training & Evaluation NCCU is fortunate to have competent guidance through the dedicated Management and Board of Directors. As in past years, the Board of Directors were busy with regular and committee meetings throughout the year (11 regular meetings were held). Directors had an 81% attendance rate and received a per diem for meetings attended. Out of pocket expenses such as mileage and meal costs are also reimbursed. To assess their performance the board performs an annual self-assessment. Board Committees The Board of Directors organizes itself into several committees to ensure that oversight of various aspects of our operations and governance can be dealt with most effectively. The committees of the board are as follows: Executive Committee: acts on behalf of the board of directors between regular or special board meetings on all board matters except those which the board may not, in compliance with legislative requirements, delegate. The 2014 members of the committee were: Cliff Arthurs President, Julius Calyniuk - Vice-President, Colleen Brown – Secretary The executive committee is elected annually at the re-organization meeting. Audit & Risk Committee: oversees risk management and ensures the integrity of financial reporting, adequacy of internal controls and adherence to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. 2014 members of this committee were: Barry Slowski – Chair, Colleen Brown, Roman Sywanyk & Cliff Arthurs. The Audit & Risk committee is appointed annually at the re-organization meeting. Conduct Review Committee: ensures related party transactions comply with legislation, standards of sound business practice as well as credit union policies and procedures. This committee also holds the dual role of Credit Committee, tasked with the review and/or approval of all the General Managers Credit requests. 2014 members of this committee are: George Zerebecky, Delva Rebin, Angela Wojcichowsky & Clifff Arthurs. The conduct review committee is appointed annually at the reorganization meeting. Nominating Committee: oversees the nomination and election processes for the Elections of credit union directors. In 2014 members were appointed as per required by the board of directors. Policy Review Committee: put in place to review and recommend policy change to the Board. The 2014 members of this committee are: Laura Hosaluk, Angela Wojcichowsky, and management & staff representation. 75th Anniversary Committee: put in place to oversee NCCU’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations in 2015. Members of this committee were: Delva Rebin, Julius Calyniuk, and NCCU’s internal Marketing Committee - consisting of Kathy Hrabowy, Summer Allen, and Tamara Buckingham. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) NCCU has always contributed to the well-being of the community. Companies are continually finding ways to be strong and productive corporate citizens. NCCU is proud to take steps necessary to have a positive impact on our community, providing a consistent image of a respected corporate citizen. NCCU has undertaken a number of initiatives during the year in support of the community, charitable or servicebased organizations, as well as provided financial support. NCCU promotes environmental standards by means of programs such as paper recycling, react promotion, reduced printing, electronic statement promotion, etc. NCCU Human Resource policies focus on the well-being of employees such as the development of a safe and respectful workplace. Volunteer hours & activities conducted during work hours are supported by NCCU. Time off in-lieu of volunteer hours is also provided. Capital Management NCCU’s Board and Management recognize a need to sustain the credit union’s capital position in order to continue to meet regulatory and sound operational requirements. Adequate capital enables the credit union to sustain its liquidity requirements, to safely fund development initiatives, and provide leverage to effectively manage performance standards. NCCU’s objective is to hold the optimal amount of regulatory capital. Holding an inadequate amount of capital threatens the ability of the credit union to meet its obligations, or restricts its ability to grow. Holding an abundance of capital will unnecessarily reduce the return on capital. NCCU’s Capital Plan is related to its service delivery strategies and risk philosophy. The credit union has traditionally held a moderate to low appetite for risk in the loan and investment portfolio. This has been a valuable strategy in the past. The Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation has set minimum standards for credit unions, regarding capital levels. The Standards of Sound Business Practice Capital Adequacy Requirements (July 1, 2013) are as follows: Regulatory Limits (as a % of risk-weighted assets) Common Equity Tier 1 Minimum 4.5% Conservation Buffer (effective January 1, 2016) Minimum plus conservation buffer (effective January 1, 2016) Total Tier 1 Total Eligible Capital 6.0% 8.0% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 7.0% 8.5% 10.5% The above stated limits are regulatory minimums. CUDGC does not consider it prudent for credit unions to rely solely on compliance with regulatory minimums when assessing its capital adequacy. CUDGC expects credit unions to maintain capital levels above regulatory minimum standards, at levels appropriate for their individual risk appetite and risk profile. CUDGC’s s expectation of credit unions is to establish capital limits that: o o o o support prudent operations are appropriate for the credit union’s risk profile, risk appetite and risk tolerance are aligned with the credit union’s stress testing program and ICAAP; and are stricter than regulatory minimums For NCCU the 1st two ratios are very similar. The minimum standard for Total Tier 1 Capital is 6% and will move to 8.5% in the year 2016. Our Tier 1 capital ratio for the year ending December 31, 2014 was 14.36%. Like size credit unions had a ratio of 12.01% and the aggregate credit union system held 11.52%. As at December 31, 2014 NCCU had a Total Eligible Capital Ratio of 14.44%. Like size credit unions had a ratio of 12.79% and the aggregate credit union system held 12.69%. Finally the Leverage ratio has a minimum standard of 5% set by CUDGC. We presently have a Leverage Ratio of 6.92%. Like size credit unions had a leverage ratio of 7.79% and the aggregate credit union system held 7.69%. NCCU is working to meet our target of 7.5%. Compared to the system and CUDGC standards our capital places us in a good position. NCCU’s strategy is to manage its balance sheet growth and capital levels. NCCU currently meets ICAAP capital levels. Management and the Board will need to stay on top of strategies to maintain sufficient profitability to ensure we remain above capital limits that will come into effect in 2016. In concluding, Capital management can be very complex and includes 6 areas. These areas are: ► Board and Management oversight - Policies are developed - i.e. desired capital levels, risk tolerance, capital expenditures ► Sound capital assessment and planning - Capital Plans are developed by management and board and reviewed ongoing ► Comprehensive assessment of risks - Risks to capital are assessed through processes such as Enterprise Risk management (ERM) - i.e. where is the largest concentration of risk to capital (credit/loans) ► Stress Testing - On a quarterly basis capital levels are tested for possible erosion - Stress testing programs are used to test the ability of the credit union to absorb losses - i.e. How would rising interest rates effect our capital level ► Monitoring and Reporting - Regular reports are prepared for the directors and CUDGC. ► Internal Control Review - Ongoing internal controls and functions along with scheduled internal audits and CUDGC reviews CREDIT UNION DEPOSIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT MESSAGE 2014 January 2015 Deposits Fully Guaranteed Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation is the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions. The Corporation is given its mandate through provincial legislation, The Credit Union Act, 1998, for the main purpose of guaranteeing the full repayment of deposits held in Saskatchewan credit unions. The Corporation has successfully guaranteed the repayment of deposits held in Saskatchewan credit unions for over 60 years. By guaranteeing deposits and promoting responsible governance, the Corporation contributes to confidence in Saskatchewan credit unions. The Corporation will continue research and development to respond to regulatory changes at the international and federal levels such as those for liquidity and capital requirements, and accounting standards changes. We will engage with stakeholders and inter-jurisdictional regulators to promote and advocate for common approaches to liquidity in support of a strong and stable provincial credit union system. In 2014 the Corporation completed a multi-year project to revise its supervisory framework. The revised framework aligns with industry best practices and regulatory expectations, including methodology to assess a credit union’s risks, risk management practices and corporate governance. In 2015 credit unions will see the Supervisory Framework implemented along with re-designed tools that correspond with the revised framework and methodology. The Corporation acknowledges that Saskatchewan credit unions have a long history of holding themselves to high standards, and have demonstrated their willingness to adopt credible, industry- based standards. This helps to ensure Saskatchewan credit unions can successfully meet the challenges of a rapidly changing financial services industry and increasing regulatory requirements. For more information about deposit protection, the Corporation’s regulatory responsibilities and its role in promoting the strength and stability of Saskatchewan credit unions, talk to a representative at the credit union or visit the Corporation’s web site at www.cudgc.sk.ca. New Community Credit Union Financial Statements December 31, 2014 New Community Credit Union Contents For the year ended December 31, 2014 Page Management's Responsibility Auditors' Report Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position ........................................................................................................................... 1 Statement of Comprehensive Income ................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of Changes in Members’ Equity ............................................................................................................ 3 Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................................... 4 Notes to the Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................ 5 Management's Responsibility To the Members of New Community Credit Union: Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying financial statements, including responsibility for significant accounting judgments and estimates in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and ensuring that all information in the annual report is consistent with the statements. This responsibility includes selecting appropriate accounting principles and methods, and making decisions affecting the measurement of transactions in which objective judgment is required. In discharging its responsibilities for the integrity and fairness of the financial statements, management designs and maintains the necessary accounting systems and related internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and financial records are properly maintained to provide reliable information for the preparation of financial statements. The Board of Directors and Audit Committee are composed entirely of Directors who are neither management nor employees of the Credit Union. The Board is responsible for overseeing management in the performance of its financial reporting responsibilities, and for approving the financial information included in the annual report. The Audit Committee has the responsibility of meeting with management, internal auditors, and external auditors to discuss the internal controls over the financial reporting process, auditing matters and financial reporting issues. The Committee is also responsible for recommending the appointment of the Credit Union's external auditors. MNP LLP is appointed by the members to audit the financial statements and report directly to them; their report follows. The external auditors have full and free access to, and meet periodically and separately with, both the Committee and management to discuss their audit findings. February 26, 2015 Independent Auditors’ Report To the Members of New Community Credit Union: We have audited the accompanying financial statements of New Community Credit Union, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2014, and the statements of comprehensive income, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of New Community Credit Union as at December 31, 2014 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan February 26, 2015 New Community Credit Union Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2014 2014 2013 Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5) Investments (Note 6) Member loans receivable (Note 7) Other assets (Note 8) Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) 13,000,037 1,552,216 60,684,221 112,672 309,649 14,261,363 545,526 59,579,802 75,653 402,784 75,658,795 74,865,128 69,732,376 475,368 27,395 69,191,291 682,737 28,165 70,235,139 69,902,193 5,423,656 4,962,935 75,658,795 74,865,128 Liabilities Member deposits (Note 11) Other liabilities (Note 13) Membership shares (Note 14) Commitment (Note 19) Members' equity Retained earnings Approved on behalf of the Board The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 1 New Community Credit Union Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended December 31, 2014 2014 Interest income Member loans Investments 2013 2,521,312 152,115 2,424,050 179,056 2,673,427 2,603,106 1,151,610 1,783 1,197,567 2,475 1,153,393 1,200,042 1,520,034 514,260 1,403,064 481,310 2,034,294 1,884,374 732,991 73,121 43,349 97,380 525,914 723,870 71,251 46,806 95,160 557,020 1,472,755 1,494,107 Income before provision for impaired loans and provision for (recovery of) income taxes Provision for impaired loans 561,539 14,136 390,267 80 Income before provision for (recovery of) income taxes 547,403 390,187 Interest expense Member deposits Borrowed money Gross financial margin Other income Operating Expenses Personnel Security Organizational Occupancy General business Provision for (recovery of) income taxes (Note 12) Current Deferred Comprehensive income The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 2 94,778 (8,096) 57,460 (6,565) 86,682 50,895 460,721 339,292 New Community Credit Union Statement of Changes in Members’ Equity For the year ended December 31, 2014 Retained earnings Total equity Balance January 1, 2013 Comprehensive income 4,623,643 339,292 4,623,643 Balance December 31, 2013 Comprehensive income 4,962,935 460,721 4,962,935 Balance December 31, 2014 5,423,656 5,423,656 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 3 339,292 460,721 New Community Credit Union Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2014 Cash provided by (used for) the following activities Operating activities Interest received from member loans Interest received from investments Other income Cash paid to suppliers and employees Interest paid on deposits Interest paid to SaskCentral/Concentra Financial Income taxes paid Financing activities Net change in member deposits Net change in membership shares (Note 14) Investing activities Purchases of investments Disposal of investments Net change in member loans receivable Purchases of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) 2014 2013 2,491,090 145,425 514,260 (1,605,146) (1,200,332) (1,783) (72,360) 2,446,706 189,017 481,310 (872,372) (1,274,504) (2,475) (58,772) 271,154 908,910 569,730 (770) 3,071,788 (227,998) 568,960 2,843,790 (1,000,000) (1,088,335) (13,105) 3,000,000 (2,826,654) (25,373) (2,101,440) 147,973 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year (1,261,326) 14,261,363 3,900,673 10,360,690 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 13,000,037 14,261,363 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 4 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 1. Reporting entity New Community Credit Union (the “Credit Union”) was formed pursuant to the Credit Union Act 1998 of Saskatchewan (“the Act”) and operates one Credit Union branch. The Credit Union serves members and non-members in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the surrounding community. The address of the Credit Union’s registered office is 321 - 20th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Credit Union operates principally in personal and commercial banking in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Credit Union conducts its principal operations through one branch, offering products and services including deposit business, individual lending, and independent business and commercial lending. The deposit business provides a wide range of deposit and investment products and sundry financial services to all members. The lending business provides a variety of credit products and services designed specifically for each particular group of borrowers. Other business comprises business of a corporate nature such as investment, risk management, asset liability management, treasury operations and revenue and expenses not expressly attributed to the business units. Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on February 26, 2015. 2. Change in accounting policies Standards and Interpretations effective in the current period The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows: IAS 32 Financial instruments: presentation The amendments to IAS 32, issued in December 2011, clarify the meaning of the offsetting criterion "currently has a legally enforceable right to set off" and the principle behind net settlement, including identifying when some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net settlement. These amendments had no impact on the Credit Union's financial results or disclosures. IAS 36 Impairment of assets The amendments to IAS 36, issued in May 2013, require: • • Disclosure of the recoverable amount of impaired assets; and Additional disclosures about the measurement of the recoverable amount when the recoverable amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal, including the discount rate when a present value technique is used to measure the recoverable amount. The amendments to IAS 36 did not have an impact on the measurement of the Credit Union’s assets and liabilities but has resulted in additional disclosures where appropriate. IFRIC 21 Levies In May 2013, the IASB issued IFRIC 21, incorporated into Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting by the Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") in September 2013, which provides guidance on the accounting for levies within the scope of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. The main features of IFRIC 21 are as follows: • The obligating event that gives rise to a liability to pay a levy is the activity that triggers the payment of the levy, as identified by the legislation; and • The liability to pay a levy is recognized progressively if the obligating event occurs over a period of time. These amendments had no impact on the Credit Union's financial results or disclosures. 5 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 3. Basis of preparation Basis of measurement The financial statements have been prepared using the historical basis except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments. Functional and presentation currency These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Credit Union’s functional currency. Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions The preparation of the Credit Union’s financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the reporting date. However, uncertainties about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that would require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in comprehensive income in the period in which the estimate is revised if revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date are discussed below. Allowance for impaired loans The Credit Union reviews its individually significant loans at each reporting date to assess whether an impairment loss should be recognized. In particular, judgment by management is required in the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the impairment loss. In estimating these cash flows, the Credit Union makes judgments about the borrower’s financial situation and the net realizable value of collateral. These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance. Member loans receivable that have been assessed individually and found not to be impaired and all individually insignificant loans are assessed collectively, in groups of assets with similar risk characteristics, to determine whether provision should be made due to incurred loss events for which there is objective evidence but whose effects are not yet evident. The collective provision assessment takes account of data from the loan portfolio such as credit quality, delinquency, historical performance and industry economic outlook. The impairment loss on member loans receivable is disclosed in more detail in Note 7. Key assumptions in determining the allowance for impaired loans collective provision The Credit Union has determined the likely impairment loss on loans which have not maintained loan repayments in accordance with the loan contract, or where there is other evidence of potential impairment such as industrial restructuring, job losses or economic circumstances. In identifying the impairment likely from these events the Credit Union estimates the potential impairment using loan type, industry, geographical location, type of loan security, the length of time the loans are past due and the historical loss experience. The circumstances may vary for each loan over time, resulting in higher or lower impairment (losses). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. For purposes of the collective provision, loans are classified into separate groups with similar risk characteristics, based on the type of product and type of security. Financial instruments not traded on active markets For financial instruments not traded in active markets, fair values are determined using valuation techniques such as the discounted cash flow model that rely on assumptions that are based on observable active markets or rates. Certain assumptions take into consideration liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. 6 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 3. Basis of preparation (Continued from previous page) Impairment of non-financial assets At each reporting date, the Credit Union assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment for non-financial assets. Non-financial assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not subject to amortization, such as goodwill, are tested annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. Other non-financial assets are tested for impairment if there are indicators that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Income taxes The Credit Union periodically assesses its liabilities and contingencies related to income taxes for all years open to audit based on the latest information available. For matters where it is probable that an adjustment will be made, the Credit Union records its best estimate of the tax liability including the related interest and penalties in the current tax provision. Management believes that they have adequately provided for the probable outcome of these matters; however, the final outcome may result in a materially different outcome than the amount included in the tax liabilities. Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets Management determines when an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. This determination requires significant judgment. Management evaluates the duration and extent to which the fair value of an investment is less than its cost; and the financial health of and short-term business outlook for the investee, including factors such as industry and sector performance, changes in technology and operational and financing cash flow. When the fair value declines, management makes assumptions about the decline in value to determine if it is an impairment to be recognized in profit or loss. At December 31, 2014, no impairment losses have been recognized for available-for-sale assets (2013 - $nil). The carrying amount of available-for-sale assets is $545,526 (2013 - $545,526). Deferred income taxes The calculation of deferred income tax is based on assumptions, which are subject to uncertainty as to timing and which tax rates are expected to apply when temporary differences reverse. Deferred income tax recorded is also subject to uncertainty regarding the magnitude of non-capital losses available for carry forward and of the balances in various tax pools as the corporate tax returns have not been prepared as of the date of financial statement preparation. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty, and the effect on the financial statements from changes in such estimates in future years could be material. Further details are in Note 12. Useful lives of property, plant and equipment Estimates must be utilized in evaluating the useful lives of all property, plant and equipment for calculation of the depreciation for each class of assets. For further discussion of the estimation of useful lives, refer to the heading property, plant and equipment contained in Note 4. 4. Summary of significant accounting policies The principle accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. Regulations to the Act specify that certain items are required to be disclosed in the financial statements which are presented at annual meetings of members. It is management's opinion that the disclosures in these financial statements and notes comply, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Act. Where necessary, reasonable estimates and interpretations have been made in presenting this information. 7 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) Foreign currency translation Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the Credit Union at exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates (spot exchange rates). Monetary assets and liabilities are retranslated at the exchange rates at the statement of financial position date. Exchange gains and losses on translation or settlement are recognized in profit or loss for the current period. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rates at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items that are measured at fair value are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the items’ fair value was determined. Translation gains and losses are included in profit or loss. Revenue recognition Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Credit Union and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized: Interest income is recognized in profit or loss for all financial assets measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the financial instrument back to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. The application of the method has the effect of recognizing revenue of the financial instrument evenly in proportion to the amount outstanding over the period to maturity or repayment. Interest penalties received as a result of loan prepayments by members are recognized as income in the year in which the prepayment is made, unless only minor modifications (based on a present value of future cash flows test) were made to the loan in which case they are deferred and amortized using the effective interest method. Fees related to the origination or renewal of a loan are considered an integral part of the yield earned on a loan and are recognized using the effective interest method over the estimated repayment term of the related loan. Investment income is recognized as interest is earned on interest-bearing investments, and when dividends are declared on shares. Investment security gains and losses are recognized in accordance with the requirements of their classification as outlined further under the Financial Instruments policy note. Loan syndication fees are recognized on completion of the syndication arrangement. Incremental direct costs for originating or acquiring a loan are netted against origination fees. Commission revenue is recognized net of broker commission expense as earned on the effective date of each policy. Other revenue is recognized as services are provided to members. Financial instruments Classification and measurement All financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value at acquisition. Measurement in subsequent periods depends on whether the financial instrument has been classified as fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale, held-tomaturity, loans and receivables, or other financial liabilities as described below. Transactions to purchase or sell these items are recorded on the settlement date. During the year, there has been no reclassification of financial instruments. Financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized through profit or loss. The Credit Union's financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss include cash and cash equivalents, derivative assets and liabilities, and line of credit. Available for sale financial assets are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income. Certain equity instruments which do not trade in an open market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are recorded at cost. The Credit Union’s financial instruments classified as available for sale include shares in SaskCentral and Concentra Financial. 8 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The Credit Union's financial instruments classified as held-to-maturity include term deposits. Financial assets classified as loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortized cost. The Credit Union's financial instruments classified as loans and receivables include all member loans receivable and accrued interest thereon, and other receivable balances. Financial instruments classified as other financial liabilities include member deposits, accounts payable and accruals, and membership shares. Other financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost. Derecognition of financial assets Derecognition of a financial asset occurs when: " The Credit Union does not have rights to receive cash flows from the asset; " The Credit Union has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through" arrangement; and either: " The Credit Union has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or " The Credit Union has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. When the Credit Union has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, and has neither transferred or retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Credit Union’s continuing involvement in the asset. In that case, the Credit Union also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Credit Union has retained. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires. Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of the existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amount is recognized in net income. The Credit Union designates certain financial assets upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss (fair value option). Financial instruments in this category are the embedded derivatives. These instruments are measured at fair value, both initially and subsequently. The related transaction costs are expensed. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of these instruments are recorded in profit or loss. Derivative financial instruments Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value, including those derivatives that are embedded in financial or non financial contracts that are not closely related to the host contracts. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments are recorded in net income. Fair value measurements The Credit Union classifies fair value measurements recognized in the statement of financial position using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: " Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; " Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and " Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the Credit Union to develop its own assumptions. Fair value measurements are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to that fair value measurement. This assessment requires judgment, considering factors specific to an asset or a liability and may affect placement within the fair value hierarchy. 9 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Credit Union’s cash management system. Cash subject to restrictions that prevent its use for current purposes is included in restricted cash. Investments Each investment is classified into one of the categories described under financial instruments. The classification dictates the accounting treatment for the carrying value and changes in that value. SaskCentral and Concentra Financial deposits and shares SaskCentral and Concentra Financial deposits are accounted for as held to maturity, adjusted to recognize other than a temporary impairment in the underlying value, or as available for sale, based on management’s intent. Shares are accounted for as available for sale at cost, as no market exists for these investments. Member loans receivable Loans are initially recognized at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost. Amortized cost is calculated as the loans’ principal amount, less any allowance for anticipated losses, plus accrued interest. Interest revenue is recorded on the accrual basis using the effective interest method. Loan administration fees are amortized over the term of the loan using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the carrying amount of the financial asset. Allowance for loan impairment Allowance for loan impairment represents specific and collective provisions established as a result of reviews of individual loans and groups of loans. In particular, judgment by management is required in the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the impairment loss. In estimating these cash flows, the Credit Union makes judgments about the credit worthiness of the borrower’s financial situation and the net realizable value of collateral. These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance. Member loans receivable that have been assessed individually and found not to be impaired are then assessed collectively, in groups of assets with similar risk characteristics, to determine whether provision should be made due to incurred loss events for which there is objective evidence but whose effects are not yet evident. The collective provision takes account of data from the loan portfolio and based on analysis of historical data, such as credit quality, levels of arrears, historical performance and economic outlook. Individual allowances are established by reviewing the credit worthiness of individual borrowers and the value of the collateral underlying the loan. Collective allowances are established by reviewing specific arrears and current economic conditions. Restructured loans are not considered impaired where reasonable assurance exists that the borrower will meet the terms of the modified debt agreement. Restructured loans are defined as loans greater than 90 days delinquent that have been restructured outside the Credit Union’s normal lending practices as it relates to extensions, amendments and consolidations. Loans are classified as impaired, and a provision for loss is established, when there is no longer reasonable assurance of the timely collection of the full amount of principal or interest. It is the Credit Union’s policy that whenever a payment is 90 days past due, loans are classified as impaired unless they are fully secured or collection efforts are reasonably expected to result in repayment of the debt. 10 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) In such cases, a specific provision is established to write down the loan to the estimated future net cash flows from the loan discounted at the loans’ original effective interest rate. In cases where it is impractical to estimate the future cash flows, the carrying amount of the loan is reduced to its fair value calculated based on an observable market price. Any previously accrued but unpaid interest on the loan is charged to the allowance for loan impairment. Interest income after the impairment is recognized using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Impairment of financial assets For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the Credit Union first assesses individually whether objective evidence of impairment exists for financial assets that are significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Credit Union determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, it includes the financial asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Financial assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognized are not included in a collective assessment for impairment. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has occurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows. The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced through the use of the provision for impaired financial assets and the amount of the impairment loss is recognized in net income. The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial assets' original effective interest rate. The calculation of the present value of estimated future cash flows reflects the projected cash flows including provisions for impaired financial assets, prepayment losses, and costs to securitize and service financial assets. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in net income. Impairment of non-financial assets At the end of each reporting period, the Credit Union reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Credit Union estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units (“CGU”) to which the asset belongs. Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual CGU’s, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of CGU’s for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in net income. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or CGU in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in net income. 11 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) Syndication The Credit Union syndicates individual assets with various other financial institutions primarily to manage credit risk, create liquidity and manage regulatory capital for the Credit Union. Syndicated loans transfer substantially all the risks and rewards related to the transferred financial assets and are derecognized from the Credit Union’s statement of financial position. All loans syndicated by the Credit Union are on a fully serviced basis. The Credit Union receives fee income for services provided in the servicing of the transferred financial assets. Fee income is recognized in other income on an accrual basis in relation to the reporting period in which the costs of providing the services are incurred. Foreclosed assets Foreclosed assets held for sale are initially recorded at the lower of cost and estimated fair value less costs to sell. Cost comprises the balance of the loan at the date on which the Credit Union obtains title to the asset plus subsequent disbursements related to the asset, less any revenues or lease payments received. Foreclosed assets held for sale are subsequently valued at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell. Foreclosed assets (if any) are recorded in member loans receivable. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. All assets having limited useful lives are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Land has an unlimited useful life and is therefore not depreciated. Assets are depreciated from the date of acquisition. Internally constructed assets are depreciated from the time an asset is available for use. The depreciation rates applicable for each class of asset during the current and comparative period are as follows: Rate 10-20 years 10-20 years 2-8 years 2-5 years 50 years Buildings Capital improvements Computer equipment Furniture and equipment Parking lot The residual value, useful life and depreciation method applied to each class of assets are reassessed at each reporting date. Gains or losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, and recognized in net income as other operating income or other operating costs, respectively. Income taxes The Credit Union accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Current and deferred tax are recognized in net income except to the extent that the tax is recognized either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, or the tax arises from a business combination. Under this method, the provision for income taxes is based on the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the assets are realized or the liabilities are settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized where the carrying amount of an asset or liability differs from its tax base, except for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill and temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting or taxable income. 12 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) Recognition of deferred tax assets for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences is restricted to those instances where it is probable that future taxable profit will be available which allow the deferred tax asset to be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized. Leases A lease that transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership is classified as a finance lease. At the inception of a finance lease, an asset and a payment obligation are recorded at an amount equal to the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments and the asset’s fair market value at inception of the lease. Assets under finance leases are amortized on a straight-line basis, over their estimated useful lives. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases and rental payments are expensed as incurred. Employee benefits The Credit Union’s post employment benefit programs consist of a defined contribution plan. Credit Union contributions to the defined contribution plan are expensed as incurred. Pension benefits of $35,241 (2013 – $34,071) were paid to the defined contribution retirement plan during the year. Accounts payable Accounts payable are initially recorded at fair value and are subsequently carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value due to the short term nature of these liabilities. Member deposits Member deposits are initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the instrument, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Membership shares Shares are classified as liabilities or member equity in accordance with their terms. Shares redeemable at the option of the member, either on demand or on withdrawal from membership, are classified as liabilities. Shares redeemable at the discretion of the Credit Union Board of Directors are classified as equity. Shares redeemable subject to regulatory restrictions are accounted for using the criteria set out in IFRIC 2 Members' Shares in Cooperative Entities and Similar Instruments. Standards issued but not yet effective The Credit Union has not yet applied the following new standards, interpretations and amendments to standards that have been issued as at December 31, 2014 but are not yet effective. Unless otherwise stated, the Credit Union does not plan to early adopt any of these new or amended standards and interpretations. IFRS 8 Operating segments The amendments to IFRS 8, issued in December 2013, require an entity to disclose the judgements made by management in applying the aggregation criteria for reportable segments. The amendments only affect disclosure and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014. IFRS 9 Financial instruments In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 (2014) as a complete standard including the requirements previously issued and the additional amendments to introduce a new expected loss impairment model and limited changes to the classification and measurement requirements for financial assets. This Standard will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. 13 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) IFRS 9 (2014) is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted (subject to local endorsement requirements). IFRS 9 (2014) supersedes all previous versions including IFRS 9 (2009), IFRS 9 (2010) and IFRS 9 (2013). However, an entity may elect to apply those earlier versions of IFRS 9 instead of applying IFRS 9 (2014) if, and only if, the entity’s relevant date of initial application is before February 1, 2015. The Credit Union is currently assessing the impact of these amendments on its financial statements. IFRS 13 Fair value measurement The Credit Union applies the “portfolio exception”. Accordingly, it measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, with offsetting positions in market or counterparty credit risk, consistently with how market participants would price the net risk exposure. The amendments to IFRS 13, issued in December 2013, clarify that the portfolio exception applies to all contracts within the scope of IFRS 9 Financial instruments or IAS 39 Financial instruments: recognition and measurement, regardless of whether they meet the definitions of financial assets or financial liabilities in IAS 32 Financial instruments: presentation. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014. The Credit Union is currently assessing the impact of these amendments on its financial statements. IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers IFRS 15, issued in May 2014, specifies how and when entities recognize revenue, as well as requires more detailed and relevant disclosures. IFRS 15 supersedes IAS 11 Construction contracts, IAS 18 Revenue, IFRIC 13 Customer loyalty programmes, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the construction of real estate, IFRIC 18 Transfers of assets from customers and SIC-31 Revenue – barter transactions involving advertising services. The standard provides a single, principles based fivestep model to be applied to all contracts with customers, with certain exceptions. The five steps are: " Identify the contract(s) with the customer. " Identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract. " Determine the transaction price. " Allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract. " Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. IFRS 15 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. The Credit Union does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its financial statements. IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment and IAS 38 Intangible assets The amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38, issued in December 2013, clarify how an entity calculates the gross carrying amount and accumulated depreciation when a revaluation is performed. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014. The Credit Union does not expect these amendments to have a material impact on its financial statements. The amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38, issued in May 2014, clarify that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate. Amendments to IAS 38 specify that an amortization method based on revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The Credit Union does not expect these amendments to have a material impact on its financial statements. IAS 19 Employee benefits The amendments to IAS 19, issued in November 2013, revise the requirements for contributions from employers or third parties that are linked to service and are set out in formal terms of a defined benefit plan. If the amount of the contributions is independent of the number of years of service, an entity is permitted to recognize such contributions as a reduction in the service cost in the period in which the related service is rendered. This is done instead of attributing the contributions to the periods of service. If the amount of the contributions is dependent on the number of years of service, an entity attributes those contributions to the periods of service. This is done by either using the plan’s contribution formula or on a straight-line basis. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014. The Credit Union does not expect these amendments to have a material impact on its financial statements. 14 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 4. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) IAS 24 Related party disclosures The amendments to IAS 24, issued in December 2013, clarify that a management entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, that provides key management services to a reporting entity, or its parent, is a related party of the reporting entity. The amendments also require an entity to disclose amounts incurred for key management personnel services provided by a separate management entity. This replaces the more detailed disclosure by category required for other key management personnel compensation. The amendments only affect disclosure and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014. 5. Cash and cash equivalents 2014 Cash Cash equivalents 6. 2013 1,052,511 11,947,526 1,443,668 12,817,695 13,000,037 14,261,363 Investments 2014 Available for sale SaskCentral and Concentra Financial shares 545,526 Held to maturity SaskCentral and Concentra Financial terms 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,545,526 6,690 Accrued interest 1,552,216 2013 545,526 545,526 545,526 Pursuant to Regulations, SaskCentral requires that the Credit Union maintain 10% of its total liabilities in specified liquidity deposits. The provincial regulator for Credit Unions, Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation ("CUDGC"), requires that the Credit Union adhere to these prescribed limits and restrictions. As of December 31, 2014 the Credit Union met the requirement. The table below shows the credit risk exposure on investments, excluding liquidity reserves and balances on deposit with SaskCentral and Concentra Financial. Ratings are as provided by Dominion Bond Rating Services ("DBRS") unless otherwise indicated. 2014 2013 Investment portfolio rating Unrated 1,552,216 SaskCentral and Concentra Financial shares are included in the unrated category above. 15 545,526 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 7. Member loans receivable Principal and allowance by loan type: 2014 Principal performing Agriculture loans Commercial loans Consumer loans Lines of credit Mortgages Accrued interest Total Principal impaired Allowance specific Net carrying value 43,725 3,385,672 7,659,124 2,258,729 47,151,457 - - 43,725 3,385,672 7,659,124 2,258,729 47,151,457 60,498,707 - - 60,498,707 185,514 - - 185,514 60,684,221 - - 60,684,221 2013 Principal performing Commercial loans Consumer loans Lines of credit Mortgages Accrued interest Total Principal impaired Allowance specific Net carrying value 1,931,271 7,251,942 2,150,089 48,091,209 - - 1,931,271 7,251,942 2,150,089 48,091,209 59,424,511 - - 59,424,511 155,291 - - 155,291 59,579,802 - - 59,579,802 The allowance for loan impairment changed as follows: 2014 2013 Balance, beginning of year Provision for impaired loans 14,136 8,074 80 Less: accounts written off, net of recoveries 14,136 14,136 8,154 8,154 - Balance, end of year 16 - New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 7. Member loans receivable (Continued from previous page) A loan is considered past due when a counterparty has not made a payment by the contractual due date. The table that follows presents the carrying value of loans at year-end that are past due but not classified as impaired because they are either i) less than 90 days past due, or ii) fully secured and collection efforts are reasonably expected to result in repayment. December 31, 2014 1-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days 91 days and greater Total Personal Commercial 479,826 - 333,051 - 598,571 - 1,078,397 333,051 Total 479,826 333,051 - 598,571 1,411,448 December 31, 2013 1-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days 91 days and greater Total Personal Commercial 907,314 14,788 17,944 - - - 925,258 14,788 Total 922,102 17,944 - - 940,046 The principal collateral and other credit enhancements the Credit Union holds as security for loans include (i) insurance, mortgages over residential lots and properties, (ii) recourse to business assets such as real estate, equipment, inventory and accounts receivable, (iii) recourse to commercial real estate properties being financed, and (iv) recourse to liquid assets, guarantees and securities. Valuations of collateral are updated periodically depending on the nature of the collateral. The Credit Union has policies in place to monitor the existence of undesirable concentration in the collateral supporting its credit exposure. In management's estimation, the fair value of the collateral is sufficient to offset the risk of loss on the loans past due but not impaired. 8. Other assets 2014 Accounts receivable Deferred tax asset Prepaid expenses and deposits 17 2013 6,784 25,135 80,753 6,247 17,039 52,367 112,672 75,653 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 9. Property, plant and equipment Furniture Capital Computer and improve- Parking equipment equipment ments lot Land Buildings Total Balance at December 31, 2012 Additions 35,500 - 291,030 - 676,751 24,825 233,373 548 556,305 - 3,165 - 1,796,124 25,373 Balance at December 31, 2013 35,500 291,030 701,576 233,921 556,305 3,165 1,821,497 13,105 (312,753) (159,485) (80,808) - 13,105 (553,046) 291,030 401,928 74,436 475,497 3,165 1,281,556 Cost Additions Disposals Balance at December 31, 2014 35,500 - Accumulated depreciation 10. Balance at December 31, 2012 Depreciation - 291,030 - 427,089 27,185 207,105 26,816 388,323 48,000 3,165 - 1,316,712 102,001 Balance at December 31, 2013 - 291,030 454,274 233,921 436,323 3,165 1,418,713 Depreciation charge for the year Disposals - 56,928 (309,584) 1,500 (162,654) 47,813 (80,808) - 106,241 (553,046) Balance at December 31, 2014 - 201,618 72,767 403,328 3,165 971,908 119,982 - 402,784 72,169 - 309,648 291,030 Net book value At December 31, 2013 35,500 - 247,302 At December 31, 2014 35,500 - 200,310 1,669 Line of Credit The Credit Union has an authorized line of credit due on demand, with no fixed repayment date, bearing interest at prime minus 0.5%, in the amount of $1,300,000 (2013 - $1,300,000) from SaskCentral. Borrowings are secured by an assignment of book debts, financial services agreement, and an operating account agreement. 18 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 11. Member deposits 2014 Chequing, Savings, Plan 24 Registered savings plans Term deposits Accrued interest 2013 22,619,858 8,080,079 38,548,605 483,834 23,905,860 7,324,166 37,448,785 512,480 69,732,376 69,191,291 Total deposits include $243,558 (2013 - $285,726) denominated in foreign currencies. Member deposits are subject to the following terms: Chequing, savings and plan 24 products are due on demand and bear interest at rates up to 1.05% (2013 - 1.05%). Registered savings plans are subject to fixed and variable rates of interest up to 6.00% (2013 - 4.05%), with interest payments due monthly, annually or on maturity. Term deposits are subject to fixed and variable rates of interest up to 4.00% (2013 - 4.00%), with interest payments due monthly, annually or on maturity. 12. Income tax Income tax expense (recovery) recognized in comprehensive income The applicable tax rate is the aggregate of the federal income tax rate of 13.84% (2013 - 11.04%) and the provincial tax rate of 2% (2013 - 2%). Deferred income tax recovery recognized in comprehensive income The deferred income tax recovery recognized in comprehensive income for the current year is a result of the following charges: 2014 Deferred tax asset Property, plant and equipment Net deferred tax asset is reflected in the statement of financial position as follows: Deferred tax asset 19 2013 25,135 17,039 25,135 17,039 25,135 17,039 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 12. Income Tax (Continued from previous page) Reconciliation between average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate Applicable tax rate Credit Union deduction Non-deductible and other items Average effective tax rate (tax expense divided by profit before tax) 2014 2013 27.00 % (12.40)% 1.24 % 27.00 % (14.00)% 0.04 % 15.84 % 13.04 % In October 2013, the government substantially enacted a change in the federal tax rate from 11% to 15% that was introduced in the March 2013 budget. This increase in tax rate will impact income above the small business deduction within the Credit Union with a phase in over the five year period from 2013 to 2018. Federally, the result is 40% of the Credit Union’s taxable income will be taxed at a rate of 15%, with the remaining income continuing to be taxed at a rate of 11% for 2014. By 2018 100% of the Credit Union's taxable income will be taxed at a rate of 15%. No changes in provincial tax rates were substantially enacted in 2014. 13. Other liabilities 2014 Accounts payable Corporate income tax payable 14. 2013 441,090 34,278 670,877 11,860 475,368 682,737 Membership shares Authorized: Unlimited number of Common shares, at an issue price of $5 Unlimited number of Surplus shares, at an issue price of $1 Issued: 2014 Member shares classified as liability 2,220 Common shares (2013 - 2,134) 5,175 Surplus shares (2013 - 6,820) 2013 22,220 5,175 21,345 6,820 27,395 28,165 All common shares are classified as liabilities. When an individual becomes a member of the Credit Union, they are issued two common shares at $5 per share. Each member of the Credit Union has one vote, regardless of the number of common shares held. Surplus shares are established as a means of returning excess earnings to the members and at the same time increasing the Credit Union's equity base. The Articles of Incorporation for the Credit Union disclose the conditions concerning surplus shares. During the year, the Credit Union issued 492 (2013 - 96) and redeemed 406 (2013 - 116) common shares, and also redeemed 1,645 (2013 - 207,803) surplus shares. 20 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 15. Related party transactions Key management compensation of the Credit Union Key management personnel ("KMP") of the Credit Union are the General Manager and Office Supervisor, and members of the Board of Directors. KMP remuneration includes the following expenses: 2014 175,754 Salaries and short-term benefits 2013 202,359 Transactions with key management personnel The Credit Union, in accordance with its policy, grants credit to its directors, management and staff. The management and staff rates are slightly below member rates. Directors pay regular member rates on loans. Loans made to directors and KMP are approved under the same lending criteria applicable to members, and are included in member loans receivable on the statement of financial position. There are no loans to KMP that are impaired. Directors, management and staff of the Credit Union hold deposit accounts. These accounts are maintained under the same terms and conditions as accounts of other members, and are included in deposit accounts on the statement of financial position. There are no benefits or concessional terms and conditions applicable to the family members of KMP. These loans and deposits were made in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. Aggregate loans to KMP Aggregate revolving credit facilities to KMP Less: approved and undrawn lines of credit During the year the aggregate value of loans disbursed to KMP amounted to: Mortgages Loans 2014 2013 619,629 370,500 (147,382) 564,040 421,000 (164,600) 842,747 820,440 2014 210,400 - 2014 Interest earned on loans and revolving credit facilities to KMP Interest paid on deposits to KMP 30,611 4,095 2014 2013 20,000 2013 35,594 7,129 2013 The total value of member deposits to KMP as at the year-end: Chequing and demand deposits Registered plans 294,605 67,191 166,434 1,978 Total value of member deposits due to KMP 361,796 168,412 21 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 15. Related party transactions (Continued from previous page) Directors’ fees and expenses 2014 8,975 374 - Directors fees and committee remuneration Directors expenses Meeting, training and conference costs 2013 8,450 2,044 1,330 SaskCentral and Concentra Financial The Credit Union is a member of SaskCentral, which acts as a depository for surplus funds received from and loans made to credit unions. SaskCentral also provides other services for a fee to the Credit Union and acts in an advisory capacity. The Credit Union is related to Concentra Financial, which is owned in part by SaskCentral. Concentra Financial provides financial intermediation and trust services to Canadian credit unions and associated commercial and retail customers. Interest earned on investments during the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $152,115 (2013 - $179,056) Interest paid on borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $1,783 (2013 - $2,475). Payments made for affiliation dues for the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $25,738 (2013 - $27,906). 16. Capital management A capital management framework is included in policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Credit Union’s objectives when managing capital are to: " Adhere to regulatory capital requirements as minimum benchmarks; " Co-ordinate strategic risk management and capital management; " Develop financial performance targets/budgets/goals; " Administer a patronage program that is consistent with capital requirements; " Administer an employee incentive program that is consistent with capital requirements; and " Develop a growth strategy that is co-ordinated with capital management requirements. CUDGC prescribes capital adequacy measures and minimum capital requirements. The capital adequacy rules issued by CUDGC have been based on the Basel III framework, consistent with the financial industry in general. The Credit Union follows a risk-weighted asset calculation for credit and operational risk. Under this approach, credit unions are required to measure capital adequacy in accordance with instructions for determining risk-adjusted capital and riskweighted assets, including off-balance sheet commitments. Based on the prescribed risk of each type of asset, a weighting of 0% to 1,250% is assigned. The ratio of regulatory capital to risk-weighted assets is calculated and compared to the standard outlined by CUDGC. Regulatory standards require credit unions to maintain a minimum total eligible capital to risk-weighted assets of 8%, a minimum tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6% and a minimum common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%. Eligible capital consists of total tier 1 and tier 2 capital. In addition to the minimum capital ratios, the Credit Union is required to hold a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% effective January 1, 2016. The capital conservation buffer is designed to avoid breaches of the minimum capital requirement. Tier 1 capital is defined as a credit union’s primary capital and comprises the highest quality of capital elements while tier 2 is secondary capital and falls short of meeting tier 1 requirements for permanence or freedom from mandatory charges. Tier 1 capital consists of two components: common equity tier 1 capital and additional tier 1 capital. Common equity tier 1 capital includes retained earnings, contributed surplus and accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). Deductions from common equity tier 1 capital include goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax assets (except those arising from temporary differences), increases in equity capital resulting from securitization transactions, unconsolidated substantial investments and fair value gains/losses on own-use property. Additional tier 1 capital consists of qualifying membership shares and other investment shares issued by the Credit Union that meet the criteria for inclusion in additional tier 1 capital. 22 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 16. Capital management (Continued from previous page) Tier 2 capital includes a collective allowance for credit losses to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets, subordinated indebtedness, and qualifying membership shares or other investment shares issued by the Credit Union that meet the criteria for inclusion in tier 2 capital and are not included in tier 1 capital. Regulatory standards also require the Credit Union to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 5%. This ratio is calculated by dividing eligible capital by total assets less deductions from capital plus specified off-balance sheet exposures. Based on the type of off-balance sheet exposure, a conversion factor is applied to the leverage ratio. The following table compares CUDGC regulatory standards to the Credit Union’s board policy for 2014: Regulatory Board standards standards Total eligible capital to risk weighted assets Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets Leverage ratio 8.00 % 6.00 % 4.50 % 5.00 % 11.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.00 % During the year, the Credit Union complied with all external capital requirements. The following table summarizes key capital information: Eligible capital Total tier 1 capital Total tier 2 capital 2014 2013 5,258,593 27,395 4,746,108 28,165 Total eligible capital 5,285,988 4,774,273 14.44 % 14.36 % 14.36 % 6.92 % 13.82 % 13.74 % 13.74 % 6.36 % Risk-weighted assets Total eligible capital to risk weighted assets Total tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets Leverage ratio 17. Financial instruments The Credit Union as part of its operations carries a number of financial instruments. It is management's opinion that the Credit Union is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments except as otherwise disclosed. Risk management policy The Credit Union carries a number of financial instruments which result in exposure to the following risks: credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk. The Credit Union, as part of operations, has established avoidance of undue concentrations of risk, hedging of risk exposures, and requirements for collateral to mitigate credit risk as risk management objectives. In seeking to meet these objectives, the Credit Union follows risk management policies approved by its Board of Directors. The Credit Union's risk management policies and procedures include the following: " " " " Ensure all activities are consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Credit Union; Balance risk and return; Manage credit, market and liquidity risk through preventative and detective controls; Ensure credit quality is maintained; 23 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) " " " " Ensure credit, market, and liquidity risk is maintained at acceptable levels; Diversify risk in transactions, member relationships and loan portfolios; Price according to risk taken; and Using consistent credit risk exposure tools. Various Board of Directors committees are involved in risk management oversight, including the Audit Committee and Loan Committee. There have been no significant changes from the previous year in the exposure to risk, policies, procedures or methods used to measure risk. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from the failure of a borrower or counterparty to honour its financial or contractual obligations to the Credit Union. Credit risk primarily arises from member loans receivable. Management and the Board of Directors review and update the credit risk policy annually. The Credit Union's maximum credit risk exposure before taking into account any collateral held is the carrying amount of loans as disclosed on the statement of financial position with additional detail reported in Note 7. For investment securities and derivative instruments, the Credit Union is exposed to the risk of default by the counterparty for instruments reported in Note 6. Concentration of credit risk exists if a number of borrowers are engaged in similar economic activities or are located in the same geographical region, and indicate the relative sensitivity of the Credit Union's performance to developments affecting a particular segment of borrowers or geographical region. Geographical risk exists for the Credit Union due to its primary service area being Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and surrounding area. Credit risk management for loan portfolio The Credit Union employs a risk management process for its loan portfolio which is designed to assess and quantify the level of risk inherent in credit granting activities. Risk is measured by reviewing qualitative and quantitative factors that impact the loan portfolio and starts at the time of a member credit application and continues until the loan is fully repaid. Management of credit risk is established in policies and procedures by the Board of Directors. The primary credit risk management policies and procedures include the following: " Loan security (collateral) requirements; Security valuation processes, including method used to determine the value of real property and personal property when that property is subject to a mortgage or other charge; " Maximum loan to value ratios where a mortgage or other charge on real or personal property is taken as security. Borrowing member capacity (repayment ability) requirements; Borrowing member character requirements; Limits on aggregate credit exposure per individual and/or related parties; Limits on concentration to credit risk by loan type, industry and economic sector; Limits on types of credit facilities and services offered; Internal loan approval processes and loan documentation standards; Loan re-negotiation, extension and renewal processes; Processes that identify adverse situations and trends, including risks associated with economic, geographic and industry sectors; Control and monitoring processes including portfolio risk identification and delinquency tolerances; Timely loan analysis processes to identify, access and manage delinquent and impaired loans; Collection processes that include action plans for deteriorating loans; Overdraft control and administration processes; and Loan syndication processes. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " 24 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) Credit risk management for investments and derivative instruments Management of risk in relation to investments and derivatives is performed as per board approved policies which set out eligible investment securities and limits on exposure to single entities, issuer groups and maximum terms of investment. Eligible derivatives are defined in policy which includes limits on approval for purchase and disposal of investments and derivatives. Credit risk within these portfolios is monitored and measured by reviewing exposure to individual counterparties and ensuring the Credit Union remains within policy limits by issuer weightings and by dollar amount. The quality of the counterparty is assessed through published credit ratings which is outlined in Note 6. Credit commitments To meet the needs of its members and manage its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, the Credit Union participates in various commitments and contingent liability contracts. The primary purpose of these contracts is to make funds available for the financing needs of members. These are subject to normal credit standards, financial controls, risk management and monitoring procedures. The contractual amounts of these credit instruments represent the maximum credit risk exposure without taking into account the fair value of any collateral, in the event other parties fail to perform their obligations under these instruments. The Credit Union makes the following instruments available to its members: (a) guarantees and standby letters of credit representing irrevocable assurances that the Credit Union will pay if a member cannot meet their obligations to a third party; (b) commitments to extend credit representing unused portions of authorizations to extend credit in the form of loans, (including lines of credit and credit cards), guarantees or letters of credit. The amounts shown on the table below do not necessarily represent future cash requirements since many commitments will expire or terminate without being funded. As at year-end, the Credit Union had the following outstanding financial instruments subject to credit risk: 2014 Unadvanced lines of credit Commitments to extend credit 2013 2,755,604 844,330 2,913,627 380,000 3,599,934 3,293,627 Market risk Market risk is the risk of loss in value of financial instruments that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, equity prices and credit spreads. The Credit Union's exposure changes depending on market conditions. Market risks that have a significant impact on the Credit Union include fair value risk and interest rate risk. Market risk arises from changes in interest rates that affect the Credit Union's net interest income. Exposure to this risk directly impacts the Credit Union's income from its loan and deposit portfolios. The Credit Union's objective is to earn an acceptable net return on these portfolios, without taking unreasonable risk, while meeting member owner needs. Risk measurement The Credit Union's risk position is measured and monitored each month to ensure compliance with policy. Management provides monthly reports on these matters to the Credit Union's Board of Directors. 25 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) Objectives, policies and processes Management is responsible for managing the Credit Union's interest rate risk, monitoring approved limits and compliance with policies. The Credit Union manages market risk by developing and implementing asset and liability management policies, which are approved and periodically reviewed by the Board. The Credit Union's goal is to achieve adequate levels of profitability, liquidity and safety. The Board of Directors reviews the Credit Union's investment and asset liability management policies periodically to ensure they remain relevant and effective in managing and controlling risk. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of the Credit Union’s financial condition to movements in interest rates. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of the Credit Union’s financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in prevailing market interest rates. Interest margins reported in net income may increase or decrease in response to changes in market interest rates. The Credit Union incurs interest rate risk on its loans and other interest bearing financial instruments. In managing interest rate risk, the Credit Union relies primarily upon use of asset - liability and interest rate sensitivity simulation models, which is monitored by the Credit Union and reported to the Audit Committee. Sensitivity analysis is used to assess the change in value of the Credit Union’s financial instruments against a range of incremental basis point changes in interest rates over a twelve month period. Interest rate shock analysis is calculated in a similar manner to sensitivity analysis but involves a more significant change of 100 basis points or greater in interest rates. Sensitivity analysis and interest rate shock analysis are calculated on a quarterly basis and are reported to the Audit Committee. Based on current differences between financial assets and financial liabilities as at year-end, the Credit Union estimates that an immediate and sustained 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase net interest income by $129,534 over the next 12 months while an immediate and sustained 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by $129,534 over the next 12 months. Other types of interest rate risk are basis risk (the risk of loss arising from changes in the relationship of interest rates which have similar but not identical characteristic; for example, the difference between prime rates and the Canadian Deposit Offering Rate) and prepayment risk (the risk of loss of interest income arising from the early repayment of fixed rate mortgages and loans), both of which are monitored on a regular basis and are reported to the Audit Committee. The Credit Union's major source of income is financial margin which is the difference between interest earned on investments and loans to members and interest paid to members on their deposits. The objective of managing the financial margin is to match re-pricing or maturity dates of loans and investments and member deposits within policy limits. These limits are intended to limit the Credit Union's exposure to changing interest rates and to wide fluctuations of income during periods of changing interest rates. The differential represents the net mismatch between loans and investments and members' savings and deposits for those particular maturity dates. Certain items on the statement of financial position, such as non-interest bearing member deposits and equity do not provide interest rate exposure to the Credit Union. These items are reported as non-interest rate sensitive in the table below. Amounts with variable interest rates, or due on demand, are classified as on demand. A significant amount of member loans receivable and member deposits can be settled before maturity on payment of a penalty. No adjustment has been made for repayments that may occur prior to maturity. Interest rate sensitivity In the table below, the carrying amounts of financial instruments are presented in the periods in which they next re-price to market rates or mature and are summed to show the net interest rate sensitivity gap. 26 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) Contractual repricing and maturity All financial instruments are reported in the schedule below based on the earlier of their contractual re-pricing date or maturity date. The schedule below does not identify management's expectations of future events where re-pricing and maturity dates differ from contractual dates. (In thousands) On demand Assets Cash and cash equivalents Average yield % Investments Average yield % Member loans receivable Average yield % Accounts receivable Over 1 year Non-Interest Sensitive 2013 Total Total - - - 1,052 13,000 14,261 1.00 1,000 - 545 - - 0.92 1,552 0.91 546 1.40 - - - - 0.90 - 13,908 5,220 7 18,475 23,061 4.96 3.64 3.74 4.18 - - - - 5,220 19,020 23,061 8,946 11,971 25,388 0.87 1.99 2.00 2.36 - - - - - - - - 11,770 8,946 (3,726) 11,971 7,049 20 7 15,086 15,086 Net sensitivity 2014 11,948 26,856 Liabilities Member deposits Average yield % Membership shares Accounts payable Over 3 Within 3 months to 1 months year 25,388 (2,327) 1,086 60,684 59,580 4.18 4.12 7 6 75,243 8,341 74,393 69,732 69,191 1.65 1.56 27 27 28 441 441 671 70,200 69,890 5,043 4,503 - 8,809 (7,723) Fair value risk Fair value risk is the potential for loss from an adverse movement in the value of a financial instrument. The Credit Union incurs fair value risk on its loans, certain deposit accounts and investments held. The Credit Union does not hedge its fair value risk. See Note 18 for further information on fair value of financial instruments. 27 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Credit Union cannot meet a demand for cash or fund its obligations as they come due. The Credit Union's management oversees the Credit Union's liquidity risk to ensure the Credit Union has access to enough readily available funds to cover its financial obligations as they come due. The Credit Union's business requires such capital for operating and regulatory purposes. Refer to Note 16 for further information about the Credit Union's regulatory requirements. Liquidity risk is managed through a three tiered structure consisting of the local Credit Union level, the provincial Credit Union level and the national Credit Union level. Locally, the Credit Union manages its liquidity position from three perspectives: " Structural liquidity risk, which addresses the risk due to mismatches in effective maturities between assets and liabilities, more specifically the risk of over reliance on short-term liabilities to fund long-term illiquid assets; " Tactical liquidity risk, which addresses the day-to-day funding requirements that are managed by imposing prudential limits on net fund outflows; and " Contingent liquidity risk, which assess the impact of sudden stressful events and the Credit Union’s responses thereto. The primary liquidity risk policies and procedures include the following: " Liquidity risk management framework to measure and control liquidity risk exposure; " Measurement of cashflows; " Maintain a line of credit and borrowing facility with SaskCentral; " Maintenance of a pool of high quality liquid assets; " Monitoring of single deposits and sources of deposits; and " Monitoring of term deposits. Provincially, SaskCentral manages a statutory liquidity pool on behalf of Saskatchewan Credit Unions. Nationally, Central 1 Credit Union maintains required levels of marketable investment securities to support national system liquidity needs. SaskCentral maintains bi-lateral credit union lines with the other participating centrals for the purpose of accessing funding in a liquidity event as a participant in the national liquidity program. The following table details contractual maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities: As at December 31, 2014: < 1 year 1-2 years > 3 years Total Member deposits Accounts payable Membership shares 44,344,286 441,090 27,395 10,606,457 - 14,781,633 - 69,732,376 441,090 27,395 Total 44,812,771 10,606,457 14,781,633 70,200,861 < 1 year 1-2 years > 3 years Total As at December 31, 2013: Member deposits Accounts payable Membership shares 48,134,386 670,877 28,165 7,685,254 - 13,371,651 - 69,191,291 670,877 28,165 Total 48,833,428 7,685,254 13,371,651 69,890,333 28 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 17. Financial instruments (Continued from previous page) The Credit Union manages liquidity risk on a net asset and liability basis. The following tables explain the contractual maturities of financial assets held for the purpose of managing liquidity risk. As at December 31, 2014 < 1 year 1-2 years > 3 years Total Cash and cash equivalents Investments Member loans receivable Accounts receivable 13,000,037 1,552,216 37,623,137 6,784 13,811,786 - 9,249,298 - 13,000,037 1,552,216 60,684,221 6,784 Total 52,182,174 13,811,786 9,249,298 75,243,258 As at December 31, 2013 < 1 year 1-2 years > 3 years Total Cash and cash equivalents Investments Member loans receivable Accounts receivable 14,261,363 545,526 29,903,456 6,247 15,889,101 - 13,787,245 - 14,261,363 545,526 59,579,802 6,247 Total 44,716,592 15,889,101 13,787,245 74,392,938 The above tables were prepared using undiscounted contractual maturities of financial assets and liabilities including interest that will be earned or paid on these amounts. Foreign currency risk Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. In seeking to manage the risks from foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the Credit Union maintains foreign cash balances to approximately offset deposits held in foreign funds. Foreign currency risk is not considered significant at this time as the Credit Union does not engage in any active trading of foreign currency positions or hold significant excess foreign currency denominated financial investments for an extended period. 29 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 18. Fair value measurements Recurring fair value measurements The Credit Union’ s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis have been categorized into the fair value hierarchy as follows: 2014 (In thousands) Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Cash and cash equivalents 13,000 13,000 - - Total recurring fair value measurements 13,000 13,000 - - Level 1 Level 2 2013 Fair Value (In thousands) Level 3 Assets Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Cash and cash equivalents 14,261 14,261 - - Total recurring fair value measurements 14,261 14,261 - - As outlined in Note 4 to the financial statements, the Credit Union's SaskCentral and Concentra Financial shares are classified as available for sale and measured at cost, therefore are not included in the above table. Amortized cost of these items totalled $545,526 (2013 - $545,526). Asset and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Credit Union’s assets and liabilities (by class) not measured at fair value at December 31, 2014 but for which fair value is disclosed: (In thousands) 2014 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Investments Member loans receivable Accounts receivable 1,548 61,059 7 - 1,548 61,059 7 - Total assets 62,614 - 62,614 - Liabilities Member deposits Accounts payable Membership shares 70,515 441 27 - 70,515 441 - 27 Total liabilities 70,983 - 70,956 27 30 New Community Credit Union Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2014 18. Fair value measurements (Continued from previous page) (In thousands) 2013 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Member loans receivable Accounts receivable 59,798 6 - 59,798 6 - Total assets 59,804 - 59,804 - Liabilities Member deposits Accounts payable Membership shares 69,709 671 28 - 69,709 671 - 28 Total liabilities 70,408 - 70,380 28 All fair values disclosed and categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy use a net present value valuation technique and inputs consisting of actual balances, actual rates, market rates (for similar instruments) and payment frequency. As there is no observable market data for all fair values disclosed and categorized within Level 3 of the hierarchy, the Credit Union has assumed that the fair value of the amounts is comparable to their amortized cost. 19. Commitment In 2009, the Credit Union entered into a seven year commitment for the provision of retail banking services provided by CGI. The annual operating fee is calculated based on the level of equipment and services utilized as well as the number of Credit Union members. The annual operating fees to December 31, 2014 were $94,441 and recorded as an expense (2015 estimate to approximate 2014). 20. Other legal and regulatory risk Legal and regulatory risk is the risk that the Credit Union has not complied with requirements set out in terms of compliance such as standards of sound business practice, anti-money laundering legislation or their code of conduct/conflict of interest requirements. In seeking to manage these risks, the Credit Union has established policies and procedures and monitors to ensure ongoing co 31 P. Suknacky M. Mudryk S. Huk J. Nasalsky J. Horodysky O. Hryhorowich T. Oginsky J. Waschuk N. Bukowsky J. Bayrak P. Bozok W. Topolnicky S. Romanow N. Makohon M. Babij D. Lotosky J. Antonik S. Wowk W. Budz N. Laschuk O. Waschuk P. Kashuba A. Walko J. Teslek A. Mysyk G. Bibyk F. Rawlyk P. Tkachuk A. Kowbel P. Perchyshyn B. Sawka Dr. M. Woytowich J. Bedzyk D. Romanow J. Rawlyk J. Galon J. Basarab O. Hnatiuk L. Kuleba G. Seniuk M. Korpan T. Baran Dr. S. Dershko Fr. V. Iwaszko 1939-1946 1939-1940 1939-1940 1952 1939-1942 1939-1952 1939 1939-1947 1939 1939-1952 1956-1964 1971-1976 1979-1984 1939-1941 1939-1942 1939 1940-1941 1940-1943 1940-1941 1941 1941-1942 1941-1953 1942 1944-1953 1942-1946 1942-1943 1943-1945 1943-1944 1943-1951 1944 1944-1951 1953-1956 1945-1951 1946-1966 1946-1951 1953-1954 1946-1951 1948-1951 1952-1957 1952 1959-1963 1952-1953 1953-1960 1953-1955 1953-1957 1953-1956 1953 1953-1958 1953-1956 1953-1956 1955-1957 1966-1968 1976-1979 1957-1962 1967-1969 1971-1977 Dr. D. Sokulsky N. Wiwchar A. Chelak O. Waschuk W. Sharko P. Kostyshyn P. Kolysher M. Seniuk M. Cherneskey M. Pawlyk Dr. M. Stadnyk C. Kostiw Prof. A. Michalenko J. Sywanyk J. Chorney S. Kuzma Prof. V. Buyniak V. Maik J. Fernetz Dr. B. Rozdilsky P. Kyba S. Franko J. Olynyk A.W. Prociuk Dr. M. Nebeliuk S. 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