Just group PLC | Annual Report and accounts 2022
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
1 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued The Group uses the equity method to consolidate its investments in joint ventures and associates. Under the equity method of accounting the investment is initially recognised at fair value and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the Group’s share of net assets of the joint ventures and associates. 1.4 Segments The Group’s segmental results are presented on a basis consistent with internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess the performance of operating segments and the allocation of resources. The CODM has been identified as the Group Executive Committee. An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it derives income and incurs expenses. Operating segments, where certain materiality thresholds in relation to total results from operating segments are not exceeded, are combined when determining reportable segments. For segmental reporting, the arranging of guaranteed income for life contracts, providing intermediary mortgage advice and arranging, plus the provision of licensed software, are included in the Other segment along with Group activities, such as capital and liquidity management, and investment activities. 1.5 Foreign currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the end of the financial year. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to sterling at the rates of exchange at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses are translated to sterling at the average rates of exchange for the year. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation to sterling are accounted for through other comprehensive income. 1.6 Classification of insurance and investment contracts The measurement and presentation of assets, liabilities, income and expenses arising from Retirement Income contracts issued and associated reinsurance contracts held is dependent upon the classification of those contracts as either insurance or investment contracts. A contract is classified as insurance only if it transfers significant insurance risk. Insurance risk is significant if an insured event could cause an insurer to pay significant additional benefits to those payable if no insured event occurred. A contract that is classified as an insurance contract remains an insurance contract until all rights and obligations are extinguished or expire. DB, GIfL, Care Plan and Protection policies currently written by the Group are classified as insurance contracts. Any contracts not considered to be insurance contracts under IFRS are classified as investment contracts. Capped Drawdown pension business is classified as investment contracts as there is no transfer of longevity risk due to the premium protection option within these fixed term contracts. Capped Drawdown contracts are no longer marketed by the Group. Loans secured by residential mortgages (“LTM’s”) are accounted for as financial instruments in accordance with IAS 39. 1.7 Premium revenue Premium revenue in respect of individual GIfL contracts is accounted for when the liability to pay the GIfL contract is established. Premium revenue in respect of Defined Benefit De-risking contracts is accounted for when the Company becomes “on risk”, which is the date from which the policy is effective. If a timing difference occurs between the date from which the policy is effective and the receipt of payment, the amount due for payment but not yet received is recognised as a receivable in the Consolidated statement of financial position. Premium revenue in respect of Care Plans and Protection policies is accounted for when the insurance contract commences. Deposits collected under investment contracts are not accounted for through the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, except for fee income and attributable investment income, but are accounted for directly through the Consolidated statement of financial position as an adjustment to the investment contract liability. Reinsurance premiums payable in respect of reinsurance treaties are accounted for when the reinsurance premiums are due for payment under the terms of the contract. 1.8 Net investment income Investment income consists of interest receivable for the year and realised and unrealised gains and losses on financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues. Realised gains and losses on financial assets and liabilities occur on disposal or transfer and represent the difference between the proceeds received net of transaction costs and the original cost. Unrealised gains and losses arising on financial assets and liabilities represent the difference between the carrying value at the end of the year and the carrying value at the start of the year or purchase value during the year, less the reversal of previously recognised unrealised gains and losses in respect of disposals made during the year. 1.9 Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised at the amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for the services provided. Revenue from contracts with customers comprises commission on GIfL contracts, commission on LTM advances and other income which includes investment management fees, administration fees and software licensing fees.
Fee income excludes facilitated adviser charges collected on behalf of advisers.
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