EX-99.3 4 d508435dex993.htm 2018 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2018 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.3

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Management's Responsibility for Financial Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

    5  

Consolidated Statement of Income

    6  

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

    7  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

    8  

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

    9  

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

Note 1

  Nature of Operations      10  

Note 2

  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies      10  

Note 3

  Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates, and Assumptions      22  

Note 4

  Current and Future Changes in Accounting Policies      26  

Note 5

  Fair Value Measurements      30  

Note 6

  Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities      40  

Note 7

  Securities      42  

Note 8

  Loans, Impaired Loans, and Allowance for Credit Losses      46  

Note 9

  Transfers of Financial Assets      53  

Note 10

  Structured Entities      54  

Note 11

  Derivatives      57  

Note 12

  Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures      66  

Note 13

  Significant Acquisitions and Disposals      67  

Note 14

  Goodwill and Other Intangibles      68  

Note 15

  Land, Buildings, Equipment, and Other Depreciable Assets      70  

Note 16

  Other Assets      70  

Note 17

  Deposits      71  

Note 18

  Other Liabilities      72  

Note 19

  Subordinated Notes and Debentures      72  

Note 20

  Capital Trust Securities      73  

Note 21

  Equity      74  

Note 22

  Insurance      77  

Note 23

  Share-Based Compensation      79  

Note 24

  Employee Benefits      81  

Note 25

  Income Taxes      85  

Note 26

  Earnings Per Share      86  

Note 27

  Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, Commitments, Guarantees, Pledged Assets, and Collateral      87  

Note 28

  Related Party Transactions      90  

Note 29

  Segmented Information      91  

Note 30

  Interest Income and Expense      93  

Note 31

  Credit Risk      94  

Note 32

  Regulatory Capital      95  

Note 33

  Risk Management      96  

Note 34

  Information on Subsidiaries      97  

Note 35

  Significant and Subsequent Events, and Pending Acquisitions      98  

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL RESULTS

Consolidated Financial Statements

MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The management of The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries (the "Bank") is responsible for the integrity, consistency, objectivity, and reliability of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank and related financial information as presented. International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, as well as the requirements of the Bank Act (Canada), and related regulations have been applied and management has exercised its judgment and made best estimates where appropriate.

The Bank's accounting system and related internal controls are designed, and supporting procedures maintained, to provide reasonable assurance that financial records are complete and accurate, and that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition. These supporting procedures include the careful selection and training of qualified staff, the establishment of organizational structures providing a well-defined division of responsibilities and accountability for performance, and the communication of policies and guidelines of business conduct throughout the Bank.

Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Bank's internal control over financial reporting as at October 31, 2018, using the framework found in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 2013 Framework. Based upon this assessment, management has concluded that as at October 31, 2018, the Bank's internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The Bank's Board of Directors, acting through the Audit Committee which is composed entirely of independent directors, oversees management's responsibilities for financial reporting. The Audit Committee reviews the Consolidated Financial Statements and recommends them to the Board for approval. Other responsibilities of the Audit Committee include monitoring the Bank's system of internal control over the financial reporting process and making recommendations to the Board and shareholders regarding the appointment of the external auditor.

The Bank's Chief Auditor, who has full and free access to the Audit Committee, conducts an extensive program of audits. This program supports the system of internal control and is carried out by a professional staff of auditors.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, makes such examination and enquiry into the affairs of the Bank as deemed necessary to ensure that the provisions of the Bank Act, having reference to the safety of the depositors, are being duly observed and that the Bank is in sound financial condition.

Ernst & Young LLP, the independent auditors appointed by the shareholders of the Bank, have audited the effectiveness of the Bank's internal control over financial reporting as at October 31, 2018, in addition to auditing the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements as of the same date. Their reports, which expressed an unqualified opinion, can be found on the following pages of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Ernst & Young LLP have full and free access to, and meet periodically with, the Audit Committee to discuss their audit and matters arising there from, such as, comments they may have on the fairness of financial reporting and the adequacy of internal controls.

 

Bharat B. Masrani    Riaz Ahmed
Group President and    Group Head and
Chief Executive Officer            Chief Financial Officer

Toronto, Canada

November 28, 2018

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Directors of The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD"), which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at October 31, 2018 and 2017, the Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Equity, and Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 31, 2018, and the related notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements").

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of TD as at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 31, 2018, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Adoption of IFRS 9

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, TD changed its method of accounting for the classification and measurement of financial instruments in 2018 due to the adoption of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. Our opinion is not qualified with respect to this matter.

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB"), TD's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated November 28, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of TD's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Those standards also require that we comply with ethical requirements, including independence. We are required to be independent with respect to TD in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB.

An audit includes performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatements of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included obtaining and examining, on a test basis, audit evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to TD's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances.

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies and principles used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a reasonable basis for our audit opinion.

We have served as TD's sole auditor since 2006. Prior to 2006, we or our predecessor firm have served as joint auditor with various other firms since 1955.

Ernst & Young LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Canada

November 28, 2018

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Directors of The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited The Toronto-Dominion Bank's ("TD") internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "COSO criteria"). In our opinion, TD maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB"), the Consolidated Balance Sheet of TD as at October 31, 2018 and 2017, and the Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Equity, and Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 31, 2018, and the related notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information and our report dated November 28, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

TD's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting contained in the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on TD's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to TD in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Ernst & Young LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Canada

November 28, 2018

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

(As at and in millions of Canadian dollars)   October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
 

ASSETS

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 4,735   $ 3,971   

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

    30,720     51,185   
      35,455     55,156   

Trading loans, securities, and other (Notes 5, 7)

    127,897     103,918   

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (Note 5)

    4,015     n/a 1   

Derivatives (Notes 5, 11)

    56,996     56,195   

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss (Note 5)

    3,618     4,032   

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (Notes 5, 7, 8)

    130,600     n/a  

Available-for-sale securities (Notes 5, 7)

    n/a       146,411   
      323,126     310,556   

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses (Note 7)

    107,171     n/a  

Held-to-maturity securities (Note 7)

    n/a       71,363   

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

    127,379     134,429   

Loans (Note 8)

   

Residential mortgages

    225,191     222,079   

Consumer instalment and other personal

    172,079     157,101   

Credit card

    35,018     33,007   

Business and government

    217,654     200,978   

Debt securities classified as loans

    n/a       3,209   
      649,942     616,374   

Allowance for loan losses (Note 8)

    (3,549     (3,783 )  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

    646,393     612,591   

Other

   

Customers' liability under acceptances

    17,267     17,297   

Investment in TD Ameritrade (Note 12)

    8,445     7,784   

Goodwill (Note 14)

    16,536     16,156   

Other intangibles (Note 14)

    2,459     2,618   

Land, buildings, equipment, and other depreciable assets (Note 15)

    5,324     5,313   

Deferred tax assets (Note 25)

    2,812     2,497   

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients

    26,940     29,971   

Other assets (Note 16)

    15,596     13,264   
      95,379     94,900   

Total assets

  $ 1,334,903   $ 1,278,995   

LIABILITIES

               

Trading deposits (Notes 5, 17)

  $ 114,704   $ 79,940   

Derivatives (Notes 5, 11)

    48,270     51,214   

Securitization liabilities at fair value (Notes 5, 9)

    12,618     12,757   
      175,592     143,911   

Deposits (Note 17)

   

Personal

    477,644     468,155   

Banks

    16,712     25,887   

Business and government

    357,083     338,782   
      851,439     832,824   

Other

   

Acceptances

    17,269     17,297   

Obligations related to securities sold short (Note 5)

    39,478     35,482   

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements (Note 5)

    93,389     88,591   

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost (Note 9)

    14,683     16,076   

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clients

    28,385     32,851   

Insurance-related liabilities (Note 22)

    6,698     6,775   

Other liabilities (Note 18)

    19,190     20,470   
      219,092     217,542   

Subordinated notes and debentures (Note 19)

    8,740     9,528   

Total liabilities

    1,254,863     1,203,805   

EQUITY

               

Shareholders' Equity

   

Common shares (Note 21)

    21,221     20,931   

Preferred shares (Note 21)

    5,000     4,750   

Treasury shares – common (Note 21)

    (144     (176 )  

Treasury shares – preferred (Note 21)

    (7     (7 )  

Contributed surplus

    193     214   

Retained earnings

    46,145     40,489   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    6,639     8,006   
      79,047     74,207   

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (Note 21)

    993     983   

Total equity

    80,040     75,190   

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 1,334,903   $ 1,278,995   

1 Not applicable.

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

 

  Bharat B. Masrani    Alan N. MacGibbon
  Group President and Chief Executive Officer    Chair, Audit Committee

 

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Consolidated Statement of Income

 

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

     For the years ended October 31
       2018        2017     2016

Interest income1

      

Loans

   $ 27,790      $ 23,663   $ 21,751

Securities

      

    Interest

     6,685        4,595     3,672

    Dividends

     1,234        1,128     912

Deposits with banks

     713        446     225
       36,422        29,832     26,560

Interest expense (Note 30)

      

Deposits

     10,489        6,615     4,758

Securitization liabilities

     586        472     452

Subordinated notes and debentures

     337        391     395

Other

     2,771        1,507     1,032
       14,183        8,985     6,637

Net interest income

     22,239        20,847     19,923

Non-interest income

      

Investment and securities services

     4,656        4,459     4,143

Credit fees

     1,210        1,130     1,048

Net securities gain (loss) (Note 7)

     111        128     54

Trading income (loss)

     1,052        303     395

Income (loss) from non-trading financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

     48        n/a       n/a  

Income (loss) from financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss

     (170 )       (254     (20

Service charges

     2,716        2,648     2,571

Card services

     2,376        2,388     2,313

Insurance revenue (Note 22)

     4,045        3,760     3,796

Other income (loss)

     551        740     92
       16,595        15,302     14,392

Total revenue

     38,834        36,149     34,315

Provision for credit losses (Note 8)

     2,480        2,216     2,330

Insurance claims and related expenses (Note 22)

     2,444        2,246     2,462

Non-interest expenses

      

Salaries and employee benefits (Note 24)

     10,377        10,018     9,298

Occupancy, including depreciation

     1,765        1,794     1,825

Equipment, including depreciation

     1,073        992     944

Amortization of other intangibles

     815        704     708

Marketing and business development

     803        726     743

Restructuring charges (recovery)

     73        2     (18

Brokerage-related fees

     306        314     316

Professional and advisory services

     1,247        1,165     1,232

Other

     3,678        3,651     3,829
       20,137        19,366     18,877

Income before income taxes and equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade

     13,773        12,321     10,646

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes (Note 25)

     3,182        2,253     2,143

Equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade (Note 12)

     743        449     433

Net income

     11,334        10,517     8,936

Preferred dividends

     214        193     141

Net income available to common shareholders and non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

   $ 11,120      $ 10,324   $ 8,795

Attributable to:

      

    Common shareholders

   $ 11,048      $ 10,203   $ 8,680

    Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

     72        121     115

Earnings per share (Canadian dollars) (Note 26)

      

Basic

   $ 6.02      $ 5.51   $ 4.68

Diluted

     6.01        5.50     4.67

Dividends per common share (Canadian dollars)

     2.61        2.35     2.16

1 Includes $30,639 million, for the year ended October 31, 2018, which has been calculated based on the effective interest rate method (EIRM). Refer to Note 30.

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income1

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     For the years ended October 31
       2018     2017     2016

Net income

   $ 11,334   $ 10,517   $ 8,936

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

      

Items that will be subsequently reclassified to net income 

      

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through other

    comprehensive income (available-for-sale securities under IAS 392)

      

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

     n/a       467     274

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

     (261     n/a       n/a  

Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) in respect of available-for-sale securities

     n/a       (143     (56

Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) in respect of debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

     (22     n/a       n/a  

Reclassification to earnings of changes in allowance for credit losses on debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

     (1     n/a       n/a  
       (284     324     218

Net change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) on
Investments in foreign operations, net of hedging activities

      

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments in foreign operations

     1,323     (2,534     1,290

Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) on investment in foreign operations

           (17      

Net gains (losses) on hedges of investments in foreign operations

     (288     659     34

Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) on hedges of investments in foreign operations

           4      
       1,035     (1,888     1,324

Net change in gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

      

Change in gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

     (1,624     (1,454     835

Reclassification to earnings of losses (gains) on cash flow hedges

     (455     (810     (752
       (2,079     (2,264     83

Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to net income  

      

Actuarial gains (losses) on employee benefit plans

     622     325     (882

Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities designated at fair value through other
comprehensive income

     38     n/a       n/a  

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

     (668     (3,503     743

Total comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

   $ 10,666   $ 7,014   $ 9,679

Attributable to:

      

Common shareholders

   $ 10,380   $ 6,700   $ 9,423

Preferred shareholders

     214     193     141

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

     72     121     115

1 The amounts are net of income tax provisions (recoveries) presented in the following table.

2 IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39).

 

Income Tax Provisions (Recoveries) in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

                        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     For the years ended October 31  
       2018     2017     2016

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

   $ n/a     $ 150   $ 125

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities at fair value through
other comprehensive income

     (139     n/a       n/a  

Less: Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) in respect of available-for-sale securities

     n/a       (36     32

Less: Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) in respect of debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

     13     n/a       n/a  

Less: Reclassification to earnings of changes in allowance for credit losses on debt securities at fair value
through other comprehensive income

           n/a       n/a  

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments in foreign operations

                  

Less: Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) on investment in foreign operations

                  

Net gains (losses) on hedges of investments in foreign operations

     (104     237     9

Less: Reclassification to earnings of net losses (gains) on hedges of investments in foreign operations

           (1      

Change in gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

     (473     (789     599

Less: Reclassification to earnings of losses (gains) on cash flow hedges

     283     258     533

Actuarial gains (losses) on employee benefit plans

     243     129     (340

Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities designated at fair value through
other comprehensive income

     20     n/a       n/a  

Total income taxes

   $ (749   $ (494   $ (172

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     For the years ended October 31  
       2018       2017       2016  

Common shares (Note 21)

      

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 20,931   $ 20,711   $ 20,294

Proceeds from shares issued on exercise of stock options

     152     148     186

Shares issued as a result of dividend reinvestment plan

     366     329     335

Purchase of shares for cancellation

     (228     (257     (104

Balance at end of year

     21,221     20,931     20,711

Preferred shares (Note 21)

      

Balance at beginning of year

     4,750     4,400     2,700

Issue of shares

     750     350     1,700

Redemption of shares

     (500            

Balance at end of year

     5,000     4,750     4,400

Treasury shares – common (Note 21)

      

Balance at beginning of year

     (176     (31     (49

Purchase of shares

     (8,295     (9,654     (5,769

Sale of shares

     8,327     9,509     5,787

Balance at end of year

     (144     (176     (31

Treasury shares – preferred (Note 21)

      

Balance at beginning of year

     (7     (5     (3

Purchase of shares

     (129     (175     (115

Sale of shares

     129     173     113

Balance at end of year

     (7     (7     (5

Contributed surplus

      

Balance at beginning of year

     214     203     214

Net premium (discount) on sale of treasury shares

     (2     23     26

Issuance of stock options, net of options exercised (Note 23)

     (12     (8     (28

Other

     (7     (4     (9

Balance at end of year

     193     214     203

Retained earnings

      

Balance at beginning of year

     40,489     35,452     32,053

Impact on adoption of IFRS 91 

     53     n/a       n/a  

Net income attributable to shareholders

     11,262     10,396     8,821

Common dividends

     (4,786     (4,347     (4,002

Preferred dividends

     (214     (193     (141

Share issue expenses and others

     (10     (4     (14

Net premium on repurchase of common shares and redemption of preferred shares

     (1,273     (1,140     (383

Actuarial gains (losses) on employee benefit plans

     622     325     (882

Realized gains (losses) on equity securities designated at fair value through other comprehensive income

     2     n/a       n/a  

Balance at end of year

     46,145     40,489     35,452

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

      

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     510     n/a       n/a  

Impact on adoption of IFRS 9

     19     n/a       n/a  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (283     n/a       n/a  

Allowance for credit losses

     (1     n/a       n/a  

Balance at end of year

     245     n/a       n/a  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities designated at fair value through other comprehensive income:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     113     n/a       n/a  

Impact on adoption of IFRS 9

     (96     n/a       n/a  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     40     n/a       n/a  

Reclassification of loss (gain) to retained earnings

     (2     n/a       n/a  

Balance at end of year

     55     n/a       n/a  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     n/a       299     81

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     n/a       324     218

Balance at end of year

     n/a       623     299

Net unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) on investments in foreign operations, net of hedging activities:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     7,791     9,679     8,355

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     1,035     (1,888     1,324

Balance at end of year

     8,826     7,791     9,679

Net gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     (408     1,856     1,773

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (2,079     (2,264     83

Balance at end of year

     (2,487     (408     1,856

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

     6,639     8,006     11,834

Total shareholders' equity

     79,047     74,207     72,564

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (Note 21)

      

Balance at beginning of year

     983     1,650     1,610

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

     72     121     115

Redemption of REIT preferred shares

           (617      

Other

     (62     (171     (75

Balance at end of year

     993     983     1,650

Total equity

   $ 80,040   $ 75,190   $ 74,214

1 IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9).

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    

For the years ended October 31

       2018     2017     2016

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities

      

Net income before income taxes, including equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade

   $ 14,516   $ 12,770   $ 11,079

Adjustments to determine net cash flows from (used in) operating activities

      

Provision for credit losses (Note 8)

     2,480     2,216     2,330

Depreciation (Note 15)

     576     603     629

Amortization of other intangibles

     815     704     708

Net securities losses (gains) (Note 7)

     (111     (128     (54

Equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade (Note 12)

     (743     (449     (433

Dilution gain (Note 12)

           (204      

Deferred taxes (Note 25)

     385     175     103

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

      

Interest receivable and payable (Notes 16, 18)

     (104     (283     7

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     4,798     39,618     (18,183

Securities purchased (sold) under reverse repurchase agreements

     7,050     (48,377     11,312

Securities sold short

     3,996     2,367     (5,688

Trading loans and securities

     (24,065     (4,661     (4,100

Loans net of securitization and sales

     (45,620     (22,332     (44,158

Deposits

     53,379     40,150     81,885

Derivatives

     (3,745     1,836     5,403

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     5,257     n/a       n/a  

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

     (468     251     95

Securitization liabilities

     (1,532     (1,575     (3,321

Current taxes

     (780     (419     845

Brokers, dealers, and clients amounts receivable and payable

     (1,435     2,459     (247

Other

     (8,956     1,406     (811

Net cash from (used in) operating activities

     5,693     26,127     37,401

Cash flows from (used in) financing activities

      

Issuance of subordinated notes and debentures (Note 19)

     1,750     1,500     3,262

Redemption or repurchase of subordinated notes and debentures (Note 19)

     (2,468     (2,536     (979

Common shares issued (Note 21)

     128     125     152

Preferred shares issued (Note 21)

     740     346     1,686

Repurchase of common shares (Note 21)

     (1,501     (1,397     (487

Redemption of preferred shares (Note 21)

     (500            

Redemption of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (Note 21)

           (626      

Sale of treasury shares (Note 21)

     8,454     9,705     5,926

Purchase of treasury shares (Note 21)

     (8,424     (9,829     (5,884

Dividends paid

     (4,634     (4,211     (3,808

Distributions to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

     (72     (112     (115

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

     (6,527     (7,035     (247

Cash flows from (used in) investing activities

      

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

     20,465     2,529     (11,231

Activities in financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (Note 7)

      

Purchases

     (20,269     n/a       n/a  

Proceeds from maturities

     30,101     n/a       n/a  

Proceeds from sales

     2,731     n/a       n/a  

Activities in available-for-sale securities (Note 7)

      

Purchases

     n/a       (63,339     (52,775

Proceeds from maturities

     n/a       30,775     28,454

Proceeds from sales

     n/a       4,977     4,665

Activities in debt securities at amortized cost (Note 7)

      

Purchases

     (51,663     n/a       n/a  

Proceeds from maturities

     20,101     n/a       n/a  

Proceeds from sales

     670     n/a       n/a  

Activities in held-to-maturity securities (Note 7)

      

Purchases

     n/a       (17,807     (20,575

Proceeds from maturities

     n/a       27,729     15,193

Proceeds from sales

     n/a       452      

Activities in debt securities classified as loans

      

Purchases

     n/a       (2,471     (41

Proceeds from maturities

     n/a       337     654

Proceeds from sales

     n/a       447     1

Net purchases of land, buildings, equipment, and other depreciable assets

     (587     (434     (797

Net cash acquired from (paid for) divestitures, acquisitions, and the purchase of

      

TD Ameritrade shares (Notes 12, 13)

           (2,129      

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

     1,549     (18,934     (36,452

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks

     49     (94     51

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

     764     64     753

Cash and due from banks at beginning of year

     3,971     3,907     3,154

Cash and due from banks at end of year

   $ 4,735   $ 3,971   $ 3,907

Supplementary disclosure of cash flows from operating activities

      

Amount of income taxes paid (refunded) during the year

   $ 3,535   $ 2,866   $ 1,182

Amount of interest paid during the year

     13,888     8,957     6,559

Amount of interest received during the year

     34,789     28,393     25,577

Amount of dividends received during the year

     1,202     1,153     921

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

 

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NOTE 1:  NATURE OF OPERATIONS

CORPORATE INFORMATION

The Toronto-Dominion Bank is a bank chartered under the Bank Act. The shareholders of a bank are not, as shareholders, liable for any liability, act, or default of the bank except as otherwise provided under the Bank Act. The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). The Bank was formed through the amalgamation on February 1, 1955, of The Bank of Toronto (chartered in 1855) and The Dominion Bank (chartered in 1869). The Bank is incorporated and domiciled in Canada with its registered and principal business offices located at 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario. TD serves customers in three business segments operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, U.S. Retail, and Wholesale Banking.

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and accounting principles followed by the Bank have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), including the accounting requirements of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI). The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

These Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared using the accounting policies as described in Notes 2 and 4. Certain comparative amounts have been restated/reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires that management make estimates, assumptions, and judgments regarding the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as further described in Note 3. Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as future confirming events occur.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank were approved and authorized for issue by the Bank's Board of Directors, in accordance with a recommendation of the Audit Committee, on November 28, 2018.

Certain disclosures are included in the shaded sections of the "Managing Risk" section of the accompanying 2018 Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), as permitted by IFRS, and form an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared under a historical cost basis, except for certain items carried at fair value as discussed in Note 2.

 

NOTE 2:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of the Bank and its subsidiaries including certain structured entities which it controls. The Bank controls an entity when (1) it has the power to direct the activities of the entity which have the most significant impact on the entity's risks and/or returns; (2) it is exposed to significant risks and/or returns arising from the entity; and (3) it is able to use its power to affect the risks and/or returns to which it is exposed.

The Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and events in similar circumstances. All intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealized gains and losses on transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are corporations or other legal entities controlled by the Bank, generally through directly holding more than half of the voting power of the entity. Control of subsidiaries is determined based on the power exercisable through ownership of voting rights and is generally aligned with the risks and/or returns (collectively referred to as "variable returns") absorbed from subsidiaries through those voting rights. As a result, the Bank controls and consolidates subsidiaries when it holds the majority of the voting rights of the subsidiary, unless there is evidence that another investor has control over the subsidiary. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered in assessing whether the Bank controls an entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date the Bank obtains control and continue to be consolidated until the date when control ceases to exist.

The Bank may consolidate certain subsidiaries where it owns 50% or less of the voting rights. Most of those subsidiaries are structured entities as described in the following section.

Structured Entities

Structured entities, including special purpose entities (SPEs), are entities that are created to accomplish a narrow and well-defined objective. Structured entities may take the form of a corporation, trust, partnership, or unincorporated entity. They are often created with legal arrangements that impose limits on the decision-making powers of their governing board, trustee, or management over the operations of the entity. Typically, structured entities may not be controlled directly through holding more than half of the voting power of the entity as the ownership of voting rights may not be aligned with the variable returns absorbed from the entity. As a result, structured entities are consolidated when the substance of the relationship between the Bank and the structured entity indicates that the entity is controlled by the Bank. When assessing whether the Bank has to consolidate a structured entity, the Bank evaluates three primary criteria in order to conclude whether, in substance:

 

The Bank has the power to direct the activities of the structured entity that have the most significant impact on the entity's risks and/or returns;

 

The Bank is exposed to significant variable returns arising from the entity; and

 

The Bank has the ability to use its power to affect the risks and/or returns to which it is exposed.

Consolidation conclusions are reassessed at the end of each financial reporting period. The Bank's policy is to consider the impact on consolidation of all significant changes in circumstances, focusing on the following:

 

Substantive changes in ownership, such as the purchase or disposal of more than an insignificant additional interest in an entity;

 

Changes in contractual or governance arrangements of an entity;

 

Additional activities undertaken, such as providing a liquidity facility beyond the original terms or entering into a transaction not originally contemplated; or

 

Changes in the financing structure of an entity.

 

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Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

Entities over which the Bank has significant influence are associates and entities over which the Bank has joint control are joint ventures. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but is not control or joint control over these entities. Associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in associates and joint ventures are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheet initially at cost and increased or decreased to recognize the Bank's share of the profit or loss of the associate or joint venture, capital transactions, including the receipt of any dividends, and write-downs to reflect any impairment in the value of such entities. These increases or decreases, together with any gains and losses realized on disposition, are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

At each balance sheet date, the Bank assesses whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in an associate or joint venture is impaired. The Bank calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the higher of fair value or value-in-use and its carrying value.

Non-controlling Interests

When the Bank does not own all of the equity of a consolidated entity, the minority shareholders' interest is presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries as a component of total equity, separate from the equity of the Bank's shareholders. The income attributable to the minority interest holders, net of tax, is presented as a separate line item on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

Cash and due from banks consist of cash and amounts due from banks which are issued by investment grade financial institutions. These amounts are due on demand or have an original maturity of three months or less.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Bank and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue associated with the rendering of services is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period.

Interest from interest-bearing assets and liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss is recognized as net interest income using the effective interest rate (EIR). EIR is the rate that discounts expected future cash flows for the expected life of the financial instrument to its carrying value. The calculation takes into account the contractual interest rate, along with any fees or incremental costs that are directly attributable to the instrument and all other premiums or discounts.

Investment and securities services

Investment and securities services income include asset management fees, administration and commission fees, and investment banking fees. The Bank recognizes asset management and administration fees based on time elapsed, which depicts the rendering of investment management and related services over time. The fees are primarily calculated based on average daily or point in time assets under management (AUM) or assets under administration (AUA) depending on investment mandate.

Commission fees include sales, trailer and brokerage commissions. Sales and brokerage commissions are generally recognized at a point in time when the transaction is executed. Trailer commissions are recognized over time and are generally calculated based on the average daily net asset value of the fund during the period.

Investment banking fees include advisory fees and underwriting fees and are generally recognized at a point in time as income upon successful completion of the engagement.

Credit fees

Credit fees include liquidity fees, restructuring fees, letter of credit fees, and loan syndication fees. Liquidity, restructuring, and letter of credit fees are recognized in income over the period in which the service is provided. Loan syndication fees are generally recognized at a point in time upon completion of the financing placement.

Service charges

Service charges income is earned on personal and commercial deposit accounts and consists of account fees and transaction-based service charges. Account fees relate to account maintenance activities and are recognized in income over the period in which the service is provided. Transaction-based service charges are recognized as earned at a point in time when the transaction is complete.

Card services

Card services income includes interchange income as well as card fees such as annual and transactional fees. Interchange income is recognized at a point in time when the transaction is authorized and funded. Card fees are recognized as earned at the transaction date with the exception of annual fees, which are recognized over a twelve-month period.

IFRS 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

On November 1, 2017, the Bank adopted IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which replaces the guidance in IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39). IFRS 9 includes requirements on: (1) Classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities; (2) Impairment of financial assets; and (3) General hedge accounting. Accounting for macro hedging has been decoupled from IFRS 9. The Bank has an accounting policy choice to apply the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 or IAS 39. The Bank has made the decision to continue applying the IAS 39 hedge accounting requirements at this time and will comply with the revised annual hedge accounting disclosures as required by the related amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures (IFRS 7). Refer to Note 4 for further details.

Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets

The Bank classifies its financial assets into the following categories:

 

Amortized cost;

 

Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI);

 

Held-for-trading;

 

Non-trading fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL); and

 

Designated at FVTPL.

 

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The Bank continues to recognize financial assets on a trade date basis.

Debt Instruments

The classification and measurement for debt instruments is based on the Bank's business models for managing its financial assets and whether the contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI). Refer to Note 3 for judgment with respect to business models and SPPI.

The Bank has determined its business models as follows:

 

Held-to-collect: the objective is to collect contractual cash flows;

 

Held-to-collect-and-sell: the objective is both to collect contractual cash flows and sell the financial assets; and

 

Held-for-sale and other business models: the objective is neither of the above.

The Bank performs the SPPI test for financial assets held within the held-to-collect and held-to-collect-and-sell business models. If these financial assets have contractual cash flows which are inconsistent with a basic lending arrangement, they are classified as non-trading financial assets measured at FVTPL. In a basic lending arrangement, interest includes only consideration for time value of money, credit risk, other basic lending risks, and a reasonable profit margin.

Debt Securities and Loans Measured at Amortized Cost

Debt securities and loans held within a held-to-collect business model where their contractual cash flows pass the SPPI test are measured at amortized cost. The carrying amount of these financial assets is adjusted by an allowance for credit losses recognized and measured as described in the Impairment – Expected Credit Loss Model section of this Note, as well as any write-offs and unearned income which includes prepaid interest, loan origination fees and costs, commitment fees, loan syndication fees, and unamortized discounts or premiums. Interest income is recognized using EIRM. Loan origination fees and costs are considered to be adjustments to the loan yield and are recognized in interest income over the term of the loan. Commitment fees are recognized in credit fees over the commitment period when it is unlikely that the commitment will be called upon; otherwise, they are recognized in interest income over the term of the resulting loan. Loan syndication fees are recognized in credit fees upon completion of the financing placement unless the yield on any loan retained by the Bank is less than that of other comparable lenders involved in the financing syndicate. In such cases, an appropriate portion of the fee is recognized as a yield adjustment in interest income over the term of the loan.

Debt Securities and Loans Measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income

Debt securities and loans held within a held-to-collect-and-sell business model where their contractual cash flows pass the SPPI test are measured at FVOCI. Fair value changes are recognized in OCI, except for impairment gains or losses, interest income and foreign exchange gains and losses on the instrument's amortized cost, which are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The expected credit loss (ECL) allowance is recognized and measured as described in the Impairment – Expected Credit Loss Model section of this Note. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from equity to income and recognized in net securities gain (loss). Interest income from these financial assets is included in interest income using EIRM.

Financial Assets Held-for-Trading

This held-for-sale business model includes financial assets held within a trading portfolio if they have been originated, acquired, or incurred principally for the purpose of selling in the near term, or if they form part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of short-term profit-taking. Financial assets held within this business model consist of trading securities, trading loans, as well as certain debt securities and financing-type physical commodities that are recorded as securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Trading portfolio assets are accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value as well as any gains or losses realized on disposal recognized in trading income. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Dividends are recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest is recognized on an accrual basis. Both dividends and interest are included in interest income.

Non-Trading Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Non-trading financial assets measured at FVTPL include financial assets held within the held-for-sale and other business models, for example debt securities and loans managed on a fair value basis. Financial assets held within the held-to-collect or held-to-collect-and-sell business models that do not pass the SPPI test are also classified as non-trading financial assets measured at FVTPL. Changes in fair value as well as any gains or losses realized on disposal are recognized in income (loss) from non-trading financial instruments at FVTPL. Interest income from debt instruments is included in interest income on an accrual basis.

Financial Assets Designated at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Debt instruments in a held-to-collect or held-to-collect-and-sell business model can be designated at initial recognition as measured at FVTPL, provided the designation can eliminate or significantly reduce an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise from measuring these financial assets on a different basis. The FVTPL designation is available only for those financial instruments for which a reliable estimate of fair value can be obtained. Once financial assets are designated at FVTPL, the designation is irrevocable. Changes in fair value as well as any gains or losses realized on disposal are recognized in income (loss) from financial instruments designated at FVTPL. Interest income from these financial assets is included in interest income on an accrual basis.

Customers' Liability under Acceptances

Acceptances represent a form of negotiable short-term debt issued by customers, which the Bank guarantees for a fee. Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis. The potential obligation of the Bank is reported as a liability under Acceptances on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Bank's recourse against the customer in the event of a call on any of these commitments is reported as an asset of the same amount.

Equity Instruments

Equity investments are required to be measured at FVTPL (classified as non-trading financial assets measured at FVTPL), except where the Bank has elected at initial recognition to irrevocably designate an equity investment, held for purposes other than trading, at FVOCI. If such an election is made, the fair value changes, including any associated foreign exchange gains or losses, are recognized in OCI and are not subsequently reclassified to net income, including upon disposal. Realized gains and losses are transferred directly to retained earnings upon disposal. Consequently, there is no review required for impairment. Dividends will

 

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normally be recognized in interest income unless the dividends represent a recovery of part of the cost of the investment. Gains and losses on non-trading equity investments measured at FVTPL are included in income (loss) from non-trading financial instruments at FVTPL.

Classification and Measurement for Financial Liabilities

The Bank classifies its financial liabilities into the following categories:

 

Held-for-trading;

 

Designated at FVTPL; and

 

Other liabilities.

Financial Liabilities Held-for-Trading

Financial liabilities are held within a trading portfolio if they have been incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term, or form part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short term profit-taking. Financial liabilities held-for-trading are primarily trading deposits, securitization liabilities at fair value, obligations related to securities sold short and obligations related to certain securities sold under repurchase agreements.

Trading portfolio liabilities are recognized on a trade date basis and are accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value and any gains or losses recognized in trading income. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Interest is recognized on an accrual basis and included in interest expense.

Financial Liabilities Designated at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Certain financial liabilities that do not meet the definition of trading may be designated at FVTPL. To be designated at FVTPL, financial liabilities must meet one of the following criteria: (1) the designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency; (2) a group of financial liabilities is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy; or (3) the instrument contains one or more embedded derivatives unless a) the embedded derivative does not significantly modify the cash flows that otherwise would be required by the contract, or b) it is clear with little or no analysis that separation of the embedded derivative from the financial instrument is prohibited. In addition, the FVTPL designation is available only for those financial instruments for which a reliable estimate of fair value can be obtained. Once financial liabilities are designated at FVTPL, the designation is irrevocable. Liabilities designated at FVTPL are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with changes in fair value as well as any gains or losses realized on disposal recognized in other income (loss), except for the amount of change in fair value attributable to changes in the Bank's own credit risk, which is presented in OCI. This exception does not apply to loan commitments or financial guarantee contracts. Interest is included in interest expense on an accrual basis.

Other Financial Liabilities

Deposits

Deposits, other than deposits included in a trading portfolio, are accounted for at amortized cost. Accrued interest on deposits is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Interest, including capitalized transaction costs, is recognized on an accrual basis using EIRM as Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Subordinated Notes and Debentures

Subordinated notes and debentures are accounted for at amortized cost. Accrued interest on subordinated notes and debentures is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Interest, including capitalized transaction costs, is recognized on an accrual basis using EIRM as Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Reclassification of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets and financial liabilities are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition, except for financial assets for which the Bank changes its business model for managing financial assets. Such reclassifications of financial assets are expected to be rare in practice.

Impairment – Expected Credit Loss Model

The ECL model applies to financial assets, including loans and debt securities measured at amortized cost, loans and debt securities measured at FVOCI, loan commitments, and financial guarantees that are not measured at FVTPL.

The ECL model consists of three stages: Stage 1 – twelve-month ECLs for performing financial assets, Stage 2 – Lifetime ECLs for financial assets that have experienced a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, and Stage 3 – Lifetime ECLs for financial assets that are impaired. ECLs are the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Bank in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows the Bank expects to receive, discounted at the original effective interest rate. If a significant increase in credit risk has occurred since initial recognition, impairment is measured as lifetime ECLs. Otherwise, impairment is measured as twelve-month ECLs which represent the portion of lifetime ECLs that are expected to occur based on default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. If credit quality improves in a subsequent period such that the increase in credit risk since initial recognition is no longer considered significant, the loss allowance reverts back to being measured based on twelve-month ECLs.

Significant Increase in Credit Risk

For retail exposures, significant increase in credit risk is assessed based on changes in the twelve-month probability of default (PD) since initial recognition, using a combination of individual and collective information that incorporates borrower and account specific attributes and relevant forward-looking macroeconomic variables.

For non-retail exposures, significant increase in credit risk is assessed based on changes in the internal risk rating (borrower risk ratings (BRR)) since initial recognition.

The Bank defines default as delinquency of 90 days or more for most retail products and BRR 9 for non-retail exposures. Exposures are considered impaired and migrate to Stage 3 when they are 90 days or more past due for retail exposures, rated BRR 9 for non-retail exposures, or when there is objective evidence that there has been a deterioration of credit quality to the extent the Bank no longer has reasonable assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest.

 

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When determining whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition of a financial asset, the Bank considers all reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort about past events, current conditions, and forecast of future economic conditions. Refer to Note 3 for additional details.

Measurement of Expected Credit Losses

ECLs are measured as the probability-weighted present value of expected cash shortfalls over the remaining expected life of the financial instrument and consider reasonable and supportable information about past events, current conditions, and forecasts of future events and economic conditions that impact the Bank's credit risk assessment. Expected life is the maximum contractual period the Bank is exposed to credit risk, including extension options for which the borrower has unilateral right to exercise. For certain financial instruments that include both a loan and an undrawn commitment, and the Bank's contractual ability to demand repayment and cancel the undrawn commitment does not limit the Bank's exposure to credit losses to the contractual notice period, ECLs are measured over the period the Bank is exposed to credit risk. For example, ECLs for credit cards are measured over the borrowers' expected behavioural life, incorporating survivorship assumptions and borrower-specific attributes.

The Bank leverages its Advanced Internal Ratings Based (AIRB) models used for regulatory capital purposes and incorporates adjustments where appropriate to calculate ECLs.

Forward-Looking Information and Expert Credit Judgment

Forward-looking information is considered when determining significant increase in credit risk and measuring ECLs. Forward-looking macroeconomic factors are incorporated in the risk parameters as relevant.

Qualitative factors that are not already considered in the modelling are incorporated by exercising expert credit judgment in determining the final ECL. Refer to Note 3 for additional details.

Modified Loans

In cases where a borrower experiences financial difficulties, the Bank may grant certain concessionary modifications to the terms and conditions of a loan. Modifications may include payment deferrals, extension of amortization periods, rate reductions, principal forgiveness, debt consolidation, forbearance and other modifications intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. The Bank has policies in place to determine the appropriate remediation strategy based on the individual borrower.

If the Bank determines that a modification results in expiry of cash flows, the original asset is derecognized while a new asset is recognized based on the new contractual terms. Significant increase in credit risk is assessed relative to the risk of default on the date of modification.

If the Bank determines that a modification does not result in derecognition, significant increase in credit risk is assessed based on the risk of default at initial recognition of the original asset. Expected cash flows arising from the modified contractual terms are considered when calculating the ECL for the modified asset. For loans that were modified while having lifetime ECLs, the loans can revert to having twelve-month ECLs after a period of performance and improvement in the borrower's financial condition.

Allowance for Loan Losses, Excluding Acquired Credit-Impaired (ACI) Loans

The allowance for loan losses represents management's best estimate of ECLs in the lending portfolios, including any off-balance sheet exposures, at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses for lending portfolios reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, which includes credit-related allowances for residential mortgages, consumer instalment and other personal, credit card, business and government loans, is deducted from Loans on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The allowance for loan losses for loans measured at FVOCI is presented on the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity. The allowance for loan losses for off-balance sheet instruments, which relates to certain guarantees, letters of credit, and undrawn lines of credit, is recognized in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Allowances for lending portfolios reported on the balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures are calculated using the same methodology. The allowance is increased by the provision for credit losses and decreased by write-offs net of recoveries and disposals. Each quarter, allowances are reassessed and adjusted based on any changes in management's estimate of ECLs. Loan losses on impaired loans in Stage 3 continue to be recognized by means of an allowance for loan losses until a loan is written off.

A loan is written off against the related allowance for loan losses when there is no realistic prospect of recovery. Non-retail loans are generally written off when all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted, such as when a loan is sold, when all security has been realized, or when all security has been resolved with the receiver or bankruptcy court. Non-real estate retail loans are generally written off when contractual payments are 180 days past due, or when a loan is sold. Real-estate secured retail loans are generally written off when the security is realized. The time period over which the Bank performs collection activities of the contractual amount outstanding of financial assets that are written off varies from one jurisdiction to another and generally spans between less than one year to five years.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Debt Securities

The allowance for credit losses on debt securities represents management's best estimate of ECLs. Debt securities measured at amortized cost are presented net of the allowance for credit losses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The allowance for credit losses on debt securities measured at FVOCI are presented on the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity. The allowance for credit losses is increased by the provision for credit losses and decreased by write-offs net of recoveries and disposals. Each quarter, allowances are reassessed and adjusted based on any changes in management's estimate of ECLs.

Acquired Loans

Acquired loans are initially measured at fair value, which considers incurred and expected future credit losses estimated at the acquisition date and also reflects adjustments based on the acquired loan's interest rate in comparison to current market rates. On acquisition, twelve-month ECLs are recognized on the acquired loans, resulting in the carrying amount for acquired loans to be lower than fair value. When loans are acquired with evidence of incurred credit loss where it is probable at the purchase date that the Bank will be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments, they are generally considered to be ACI loans, with no ECLs recognized on acquisition. Acquired performing loans are subsequently accounted for at amortized cost based on their contractual cash flows and any acquisition related discount or premium, including credit-related discounts, is considered to be an adjustment to the loan yield and is recognized in interest income using EIRM over the term of the loan, or the expected life of the loan for acquired loans with revolving terms.

Acquired Credit-Impaired Loans

ACI loans are identified as impaired at acquisition based on specific risk characteristics of the loans, including past due status, performance history, and recent borrower credit scores. ACI loans are accounted for based on the present value of expected cash flows as opposed to their contractual cash flows. The Bank

 

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determines the fair value of these loans at the acquisition date by discounting expected cash flows at a discount rate that reflects factors a market participant would use when determining fair value including management assumptions relating to default rates, loss severities, the amount and timing of prepayments, and other factors that are reflective of current market conditions. With respect to certain individually significant ACI loans, accounting is applied individually at the loan level. The remaining ACI loans are aggregated provided they are acquired in the same fiscal quarter and have common risk characteristics. Aggregated loans are accounted for as a single asset with aggregated cash flows and a single composite interest rate. Subsequent to acquisition, the Bank regularly reassesses and updates its cash flow estimates for changes to assumptions relating to default rates, loss severities, the amount and timing of prepayments, and other factors that are reflective of current market conditions. Probable decreases in expected cash flows trigger the recognition of additional impairment, which is measured based on the present value of the revised expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate as compared to the carrying value of the loan. The ECL in excess of the initial credit-related discount is recorded through the provision for credit losses. Interest income on ACI loans is calculated by multiplying the credit-adjusted effective interest rate to the amortized cost of ACI loans.

SHARE CAPITAL

The Bank classifies financial instruments that it issues as either financial liabilities, equity instruments, or compound instruments.

Issued instruments that are mandatorily redeemable or convertible into a variable number of the Bank's common shares at the holder's option are classified as liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Dividend or interest payments on these instruments are recognized in Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Issued instruments are classified as equity when there is no contractual obligation to transfer cash or other financial assets. Further, issued instruments that are not mandatorily redeemable or that are not convertible into a variable number of the Bank's common shares at the holder's option, are classified as equity and presented in share capital. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of equity instruments are included in equity as a deduction from the proceeds, net of tax. Dividend payments on these instruments are recognized as a reduction in equity.

Compound instruments are comprised of both liability and equity components in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement. At inception, the fair value of the liability component is initially measured with any residual amount assigned to the equity component. Transaction costs are allocated proportionately to the liability and equity components.

Common or preferred shares held by the Bank are classified as treasury shares in equity, and the cost of these shares is recorded as a reduction in equity. Upon the sale of treasury shares, the difference between the sale proceeds and the cost of the shares is recorded in or against contributed surplus.

GUARANTEES

The Bank issues guarantee contracts that require payments to be made to guaranteed parties based on: (1) changes in the underlying economic characteristics relating to an asset or liability of the guaranteed party; (2) failure of another party to perform under an obligating agreement; or (3) failure of another third party to pay its indebtedness when due. Financial standby letters of credit are financial guarantees that represent irrevocable assurances that the Bank will make payments in the event that a customer cannot meet its obligations to third parties and they carry the same credit risk, recourse, and collateral security requirements as loans extended to customers. Performance standby letters of credit are considered non-financial guarantees as payment does not depend on the occurrence of a credit event and is generally related to a non-financial trigger event. Guarantees, including financial and performance standby letters of credit, are initially measured and recorded at their fair value. The fair value of a guarantee liability at initial recognition is normally equal to the present value of the guarantee fees received over the life of contract. The Bank's release from risk is recognized over the term of the guarantee using a systematic and rational amortization method.

If a guarantee meets the definition of a derivative, it is carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and reported as a derivative asset or derivative liability at fair value. Guarantees that are considered derivatives are a type of credit derivative contracts which are over-the-counter (OTC) contracts designed to transfer the credit risk in an underlying financial instrument from one counterparty to another.

DERIVATIVES

Derivatives are instruments that derive their value from changes in underlying interest rates, foreign exchange rates, credit spreads, commodity prices, equities, or other financial or non-financial measures. Such instruments include interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, commodity, and credit derivative contracts. The Bank uses these instruments for trading and non-trading purposes. Derivatives are carried at their fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Derivatives Held-for-Trading Purposes

The Bank enters into trading derivative contracts to meet the needs of its customers, to provide liquidity and market-making related activities, and in certain cases, to manage risks related to its trading portfolio. The realized and unrealized gains or losses on trading derivatives are recognized immediately in trading income (loss).

Derivatives Held for Non-trading Purposes

Non-trading derivatives are primarily used to manage interest rate, foreign exchange, and other market risks of the Bank's traditional banking activities. When derivatives are held for non-trading purposes and when the transactions meet the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39, they are presented as non-trading derivatives and receive hedge accounting treatment, as appropriate. Certain derivative instruments that are held for economic hedging purposes, and do not meet the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39, are also presented as non-trading derivatives with the change in fair value of these derivatives recognized in non-interest income.

Hedging Relationships

Hedge Accounting

At the inception of a hedging relationship, the Bank documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, its risk management objective, and its strategy for undertaking the hedge. The Bank also requires a documented assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether or not the derivatives that are used in hedging relationships are highly effective in offsetting the changes attributable to the hedged risks in the fair values or cash flows of the hedged items. In order to be considered effective, the hedging instrument and the hedged item must be highly and inversely correlated such that the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument will substantially offset the effects of the hedged exposure to the Bank throughout the term of the hedging relationship. If a hedging relationship becomes ineffective, it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting and any subsequent change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Changes in fair value relating to the derivative component excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, is recognized immediately in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

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When derivatives are designated as hedges, the Bank classifies them either as: (1) hedges of the changes in fair value of recognized assets or liabilities or firm commitments (fair value hedges); (2) hedges of the variability in highly probable future cash flows attributable to a recognized asset or liability, or a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedges); or (3) hedges of net investments in a foreign operation (net investment hedges).

Fair Value Hedges

The Bank's fair value hedges principally consist of interest rate swaps that are used to protect against changes in the fair value of fixed-rate long-term financial instruments due to movements in market interest rates.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedging instruments are recognized in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income, along with changes in the fair value of the assets, liabilities, or group thereof that are attributable to the hedged risk. Any change in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship is recognized immediately in non-interest income.

The cumulative adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item (the basis adjustment) is amortized to the Consolidated Statement of Income in Net interest income based on a recalculated EIR over the remaining expected life of the hedged item, with amortization beginning no later than when the hedged item ceases to be adjusted for changes in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk. Where the hedged item has been derecognized, the basis adjustment is immediately released to Net interest income or Non-interest income, as applicable, on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Bank is exposed to variability in future cash flows attributable to interest rate, foreign exchange rate, and equity price risks. The amounts and timing of future cash flows are projected for each hedged exposure on the basis of their contractual terms and other relevant factors, including estimates of prepayments and defaults.

The effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge is initially recognized in other comprehensive income. The change in fair value of the derivative relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in non-interest income.

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to interest rate, foreign exchange rate, and equity price components, as applicable, are reclassified to Net interest income or Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income in the period in which the hedged item affects income, and are reported in the same income statement line as the hedged item.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in accumulated other comprehensive income at that time remains in accumulated other comprehensive income until the forecasted transaction impacts the Consolidated Statement of Income. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in accumulated other comprehensive income is immediately reclassified to Net interest income or Non-interest income, as applicable, on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Net Investment Hedges

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similar to cash flow hedges. The change in fair value on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion is recognized in other comprehensive income. The change in fair value of the hedging instrument relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately on the Consolidated Statement of Income. Gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income upon the disposal or partial disposal of the investment in the foreign operation. The Bank designates derivatives and non-derivatives (such as foreign currency deposit liabilities) as hedging instruments in net investment hedges.

Embedded Derivatives

Derivatives may be embedded in certain instruments, including financial liabilities, (the host instrument). Embedded derivatives are treated as separate derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host instrument, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined contract is not held-for-trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss. These embedded derivatives, which are bifurcated from the host contract, are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Derivatives and measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the presentation currency of the Bank. Items included in the financial statements of each of the Bank's entities are measured using their functional currency, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that differs from an entity's functional currency are translated into the functional currency of the entity at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical exchange rates. Income and expenses are translated into an entity's functional currency at average exchange rates for the period. Translation gains and losses are included in non-interest income except for equity investments designated at FVOCI where unrealized translation gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.

Foreign-currency denominated subsidiaries are those with a functional currency other than Canadian dollars. For the purpose of translation into the Bank's functional currency, all assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date and all income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period. Unrealized translation gains and losses relating to these operations, net of gains or losses arising from net investment hedges of these positions and applicable income taxes, are included in other comprehensive income. Translation gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income upon the disposal or partial disposal of the investment in the foreign operation. The investment balance of foreign entities accounted for by the equity method, including TD Ameritrade, is translated into Canadian dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date with exchange gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income.

OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amount presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, only if the Bank currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts, and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. In all other situations, assets and liabilities are presented on a gross basis.

DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUE

The fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normally the transaction price, such as the fair value of the consideration given or received. The best evidence of fair value is quoted prices in active markets. When financial assets and liabilities have offsetting market risks or credit risks, the Bank applies the portfolio exception, as described in Note 5, and uses mid-market prices as a basis for establishing fair values for the offsetting risk positions and applies the most representative price within the bid-ask spread to the net open position, as appropriate. When there is no active market for the instrument, the fair value may be

 

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based on other observable current market transactions involving the same or similar instrument, without modification or repackaging, or is based on a valuation technique which maximizes the use of observable market inputs.

The Bank recognizes various types of valuation adjustments to account for factors that market participants would use in determining fair value which are not included in valuation techniques due to system limitations or measurement uncertainty. Valuation adjustments reflect the Bank's assessment of factors that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These include, but are not limited to, the unobservability of inputs used in the pricing model, or assumptions about risk, such as creditworthiness of each counterparty and risk premiums that market participants would require given the inherent risk in the pricing model.

If there is a difference between the initial transaction price and the value based on a valuation technique, the difference is referred to as inception profit or loss. Inception profit or loss is recognized in trading income upon initial recognition of the instrument only if the fair value is based on observable inputs. When an instrument is measured using a valuation technique that utilizes significant non-observable inputs, it is initially valued at the transaction price, which is considered the best estimate of fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, any difference between the transaction price and the value determined by the valuation technique at initial recognition is recognized in trading income as non-observable inputs become observable.

If the fair value of a financial asset measured at fair value becomes negative, it is recognized as a financial liability until either its fair value becomes positive, at which time it is recognized as a financial asset, or until it is extinguished.

DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial Assets

The Bank derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to that asset have expired. Derecognition may also be appropriate where the contractual right to receive future cash flows from the asset have been transferred, or where the Bank retains the rights to future cash flows from the asset, but assumes an obligation to pay those cash flows to a third party subject to certain criteria.

When the Bank transfers a financial asset, it is necessary to assess the extent to which the Bank has retained the risks and rewards of ownership of the transferred asset. If substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset have been retained, the Bank continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a financial liability for the consideration received. Certain transaction costs incurred are also capitalized and amortized using EIRM. If substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset have been transferred, the Bank will derecognize the financial asset and recognize separately as assets or liabilities any rights and obligations created or retained in the transfer. The Bank determines whether substantially all the risks and rewards have been transferred by quantitatively comparing the variability in cash flows before and after the transfer. If the variability in cash flows does not change significantly as a result of the transfer, the Bank has retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership.

If the Bank neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the Bank derecognizes the financial asset where it has relinquished control of the financial asset. The Bank is considered to have relinquished control of the financial asset where the transferee has the practical ability to sell the transferred financial asset. Where the Bank has retained control of the financial asset, it continues to recognize the financial asset to the extent of its continuing involvement in the financial asset. Under these circumstances, the Bank usually retains the rights to future cash flows relating to the asset through a residual interest and is exposed to some degree of risk associated with the financial asset.

The derecognition criteria are also applied to the transfer of part of an asset, rather than the asset as a whole, or to a group of similar financial assets in their entirety, when applicable. If transferring a part of an asset, it must be a specifically identified cash flow, a fully proportionate share of the asset, or a fully proportionate share of a specifically identified cash flow.

Securitization

Securitization is the process by which financial assets are transformed into securities. The Bank securitizes financial assets by transferring those financial assets to a third party and as part of the securitization, certain financial assets may be retained and may consist of an interest-only strip and, in some cases, a cash reserve account (collectively referred to as "retained interests"). If the transfer qualifies for derecognition, a gain or loss is recognized immediately in other income after the effects of hedges on the assets sold, if applicable. The amount of the gain or loss is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset transferred and the sum of any cash proceeds received, including any financial asset received or financial liability assumed, and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to the transferred asset that had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. To determine the value of the retained interest initially recorded, the previous carrying value of the transferred asset is allocated between the amount derecognized from the balance sheet and the retained interest recorded, in proportion to their relative fair values on the date of transfer. Subsequent to initial recognition, as market prices are generally not available for retained interests, fair value is determined by estimating the present value of future expected cash flows using management's best estimates of key assumptions that market participants would use in determining fair value. Refer to Note 3 for assumptions used by management in determining the fair value of retained interests. Retained interest is classified as trading securities with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in trading income.

Where the Bank retains the servicing rights, the benefits of servicing are assessed against market expectations. When the benefits of servicing are more than adequate, a servicing asset is recognized. Similarly, when the benefits of servicing are less than adequate, a servicing liability is recognized. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently carried at amortized cost.

Financial Liabilities

The Bank derecognizes a financial liability when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled, or expires. If an existing financial liability is replaced by another financial liability from the same lender on substantially different terms or where the terms of the existing liability are substantially modified, the original liability is derecognized and a new liability is recognized with the difference in the respective carrying amounts recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Securities Purchased Under Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements, and Securities Borrowing and Lending

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities by the Bank under agreements to resell the securities at a future date. These agreements are treated as collateralized lending transactions whereby the Bank takes possession of the purchased securities, but does not acquire the risks and rewards of ownership. The Bank monitors the market value of the purchased securities relative to the amounts due under the reverse repurchase agreements, and when necessary, requires transfer of additional collateral. In the event of counterparty default, the agreements provide the Bank with the right to liquidate the collateral held and offset the proceeds against the amount owing from the counterparty.

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities by the Bank to counterparties under agreements to repurchase the securities at a future date. These agreements do not result in the risks and rewards of ownership being relinquished and are treated as collateralized borrowing transactions. The Bank monitors the market value of the securities sold relative to the amounts due under the repurchase agreements, and when necessary,

 

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transfers additional collateral and may require counterparties to return collateral pledged. Certain transactions that do not meet derecognition criteria are also included in obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements. Refer to Note 9 for further details.

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements and obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements are initially recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the respective prices at which the securities were originally acquired or sold, plus accrued interest. Subsequently, the agreements are measured at amortized cost on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, plus accrued interest. Interest earned on reverse repurchase agreements and interest incurred on repurchase agreements is determined using EIRM and is included in Interest income and Interest expense, respectively, on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

In security lending transactions, the Bank lends securities to a counterparty and receives collateral in the form of cash or securities. If cash collateral is received, the Bank records the cash along with an obligation to return the cash as an obligation related to Securities sold under repurchase agreements on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Where securities are received as collateral, the Bank does not record the collateral on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In securities borrowing transactions, the Bank borrows securities from a counterparty and pledges either cash or securities as collateral. If cash is pledged as collateral, the Bank records the transaction as securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Securities pledged as collateral remain on the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Where securities are pledged or received as collateral, security borrowing fees and security lending income are recorded in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income over the term of the transaction. Where cash is pledged or received as collateral, interest received or incurred is included in Interest income and Interest expense, respectively, on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Physical commodities purchased or sold with an agreement to sell or repurchase the physical commodities at a later date at a fixed price, are also included in securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements and obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements, respectively, if the derecognition criteria are not met. These instruments are measured at fair value.

GOODWILL

Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the net fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is carried at its initial cost less accumulated impairment losses.

Goodwill is allocated to a cash-generating unit (CGU) or a group of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination, regardless of whether any assets acquired and liabilities assumed are assigned to the CGU or group of CGUs. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash flows largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Each CGU or group of CGUs, to which goodwill is allocated, represents the lowest level within the Bank at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes and is not larger than an operating segment.

Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually and when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amount may be impaired. When impairment indicators are present, the recoverable amount of the CGU or group of CGUs, which is the higher of its estimated fair value less costs of disposal and its value-in-use, is determined. If the carrying amount of the CGU or group of CGUs is higher than its recoverable amount, an impairment loss exists. The impairment loss is recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income and cannot be reversed in future periods.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets represent identifiable non-monetary assets and are acquired either separately or through a business combination, or internally generated software. The Bank's intangible assets consist primarily of core deposit intangibles, credit card related intangibles, and software intangibles. Intangible assets are initially recognized at fair value and are amortized over their estimated useful lives (3 to 20 years) proportionate to their expected economic benefits, except for software which is amortized over its estimated useful life (3 to 7 years) on a straight-line basis.

The Bank assesses its intangible assets for impairment on a quarterly basis. When impairment indicators are present, the recoverable amount of the asset, which is the higher of its estimated fair value less costs of disposal and its value-in-use, is determined. If the carrying amount of the asset is higher than its recoverable amount, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Bank estimates the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income in the period in which the impairment is identified. Impairment losses recognized previously are assessed and reversed if the circumstances leading to the impairment are no longer present. Reversal of any impairment loss will not exceed the carrying amount of the intangible asset that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior periods.

LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS

Land is recognized at cost. Buildings, computer equipment, furniture and fixtures, other equipment, and leasehold improvements are recognized at cost less accumulated depreciation and provisions for impairment, if any. Gains and losses on disposal are included in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Assets leased under a finance lease are capitalized as assets and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term and the estimated useful life of the asset.

The Bank records the obligation associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset at fair value in the period in which it is incurred and can be reasonably estimated, and records a corresponding increase to the carrying amount of the asset. The asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over its remaining useful life while the liability is accreted to reflect the passage of time until the eventual settlement of the obligation.

Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets estimated by asset category, as follows:

 

Asset

     Useful Life  

Buildings

     15 to 40 years  

Computer equipment

     2 to 8 years  

Furniture and fixtures

     3 to 15 years  

Other equipment

     5 to 15 years  

Leasehold improvements

    

Lesser of the remaining lease term and

the remaining useful life of the asset

 

 

The Bank assesses its depreciable assets for impairment on a quarterly basis. When impairment indicators are present, the recoverable amount of the asset, which is the higher of its estimated fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use, is determined. If the carrying value of the asset is higher than its recoverable amount, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Bank estimates the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income in the period in which the impairment is identified. Impairment losses previously recognized are assessed and reversed if the circumstances leading to their impairment are no longer

 

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present. Reversal of any impairment loss will not exceed the carrying amount of the depreciable asset that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior periods.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE

Individual non-current assets (and disposal groups) are classified as held-for-sale if they are available for immediate sale in their present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (or disposal groups), and their sale must be highly probable to occur within one year. For a sale to be highly probable, management must be committed to a sales plan and initiate an active program to market the sale of the non-current assets (disposal groups). Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held-for-sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Subsequent to its initial classification as held-for-sale, a non-current asset (and disposal group) is no longer depreciated or amortized, and any subsequent write-downs in fair value less costs to sell or such increases not in excess of cumulative write-downs, are recognized in Other income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Bank grants share options to certain employees as compensation for services provided to the Bank. The Bank uses a binomial tree-based valuation option pricing model to estimate fair value for all share option compensation awards. The cost of the share options is based on the fair value estimated at the grant date and is recognized as compensation expense and contributed surplus over the service period required for employees to become fully entitled to the awards. This period is generally equal to the vesting period in addition to a period prior to the grant date. For the Bank's share options, this period is generally equal to five years. When options are exercised, the amount initially recognized in the contributed surplus balance is reduced, with a corresponding increase in common shares.

The Bank has various other share-based compensation plans where certain employees are awarded share units equivalent to the Bank's common shares as compensation for services provided to the Bank. The obligation related to share units is included in other liabilities. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of the share units at the grant date adjusted for changes in fair value between the grant date and the vesting date, net of hedging activities, over the service period required for employees to become fully entitled to the awards. This period is generally equal to the vesting period, in addition to a period prior to the grant date. For the Bank's share units, this period is generally equal to four years.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Defined Benefit Plans

Actuarial valuations are prepared at least every three years to determine the present value of the projected benefit obligation related to the Bank's principal pension and non-pension post-retirement benefit plans. In periods between actuarial valuations, an extrapolation is performed based on the most recent valuation completed. All actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income, with cumulative gains and losses reclassified to retained earnings. Pension and non-pension post-retirement benefit expenses are determined based upon separate actuarial valuations using the projected benefit method pro-rated on service and management's best estimates of discount rate, compensation increases, health care cost trend rate, and mortality rates, which are reviewed annually with the Bank's actuaries. The discount rate used to value liabilities is determined by reference to market yields on high quality corporate bonds with terms matching the plans' specific cash flows. The expense recognized includes the cost of benefits for employee service provided in the current year, net interest expense or income on the net defined benefit liability or asset, past service costs related to plan amendments, curtailments or settlements, and administrative costs. Plan amendment costs are recognized in the period of a plan amendment, irrespective of its vested status. Curtailments and settlements are recognized by the Bank when the curtailment or settlement occurs. A curtailment occurs when there is a significant reduction in the number of employees covered by the plan. A settlement occurs when the Bank enters into a transaction that eliminates all further legal or constructive obligation for part or all of the benefits provided under a defined benefit plan.

The fair value of plan assets and the present value of the projected benefit obligation are measured as at October 31. The net defined benefit asset or liability represents the difference between the cumulative actuarial gains and losses, expenses, and recognized contributions and is reported in other assets or other liabilities.

Net defined benefit assets recognized by the Bank are subject to a ceiling which limits the asset recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet to the amount that is recoverable through refunds of contributions or future contribution holidays. In addition, where a regulatory funding deficit exists related to a defined benefit plan, the Bank is required to record a liability equal to the present value of all future cash payments required to eliminate that deficit.

Defined Contribution Plans

For defined contribution plans, annual pension expense is equal to the Bank's contributions to those plans.

INSURANCE

Premiums for short-duration insurance contracts are deferred as unearned premiums and reported in non-interest income on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the underlying policies, usually twelve months. Such premiums are recognized net of amounts ceded for reinsurance and apply primarily to property and casualty contracts. Unearned premiums are reported in insurance-related liabilities, gross of premiums ceded to reinsurers which are recognized in other assets. Premiums from life and health insurance policies are recognized as income when earned in insurance revenue.

For property and casualty insurance, insurance claims and policy benefit liabilities represent current claims and estimates for future claims related to insurable events occurring at or before the Consolidated Balance Sheet date. These are determined by the appointed actuary in accordance with accepted actuarial practices and are reported as other liabilities. Expected claims and policy benefit liabilities are determined on a case-by-case basis and consider such variables as past loss experience, current claims trends and changes in the prevailing social, economic, and legal environment. These liabilities are continually reviewed, and as experience develops and new information becomes known, the liabilities are adjusted as necessary. In addition to reported claims information, the liabilities recognized by the Bank include a provision to account for the future development of insurance claims, including insurance claims incurred but not reported by policyholders (IBNR). IBNR liabilities are evaluated based on historical development trends and actuarial methodologies for groups of claims with similar attributes. For life and health insurance, actuarial liabilities represent the present values of future policy cash flows as determined using standard actuarial valuation practices. Actuarial liabilities are reported in insurance-related liabilities with changes reported in insurance claims and related expenses.

PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognized when the Bank has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, the amount of which can be reliably estimated, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation.

Provisions are measured based on management's best estimate of the consideration required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are measured at

 

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the present value of the expenditure expected to be required to settle the obligation, using a discount rate that reflects the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation.

INCOME TAXES

Income tax is comprised of current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related taxes are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the amounts attributed to such assets and liabilities for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the tax rates that are expected to apply when the assets or liabilities are reported for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognized only when it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available in future periods against which deductible temporary differences may be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities are not recognized on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, branches, and associates, and interests in joint ventures if the Bank controls the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The Bank records a provision for uncertain tax positions if it is probable that the Bank will have to make a payment to tax authorities upon their examination of a tax position. This provision is measured at the Bank's best estimate of the amount expected to be paid. Provisions are reversed to income in provision for (recovery of) income taxes in the period in which management determines they are no longer required or as determined by statute.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OTHER THAN DERIVATIVES PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 2017 UNDER IAS 39

The following is applicable to periods prior to November 1, 2017 for financial instruments accounted for under IAS 39, to the extent not already discussed earlier in this Note.

Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

Available-for-Sale Securities

Financial assets not classified as trading, designated at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity or loans, were classified as available-for-sale and included equity securities and debt securities.

Available-for-sale securities were recognized on a trade date basis and were generally carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income.

Gains and losses realized on disposal of financial assets classified as available-for-sale were calculated on a weighted-average cost basis and were recognized in net securities gains (losses) in non-interest income. Dividends were recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income was recognized on an accrual basis using EIRM. Both dividends and interest were included in Interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Impairment losses were recognized if there was objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred (a ‘loss event') and the loss event(s) resulted in a decrease in the estimated future cash flows of the instrument. A significant or prolonged decline in fair value below cost was considered objective evidence of impairment for available-for-sale equity securities. A deterioration in credit quality was considered objective evidence of impairment for available-for-sale debt securities. Qualitative factors were also considered when assessing impairment for available-for-sale securities. When impairment was identified, the cumulative net loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income, less any impairment loss previously recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income, was removed from other comprehensive income and recognized in Net securities gains (losses) in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

If the fair value of a previously impaired equity security subsequently increased, the impairment loss was not reversed through the Consolidated Statement of Income. Subsequent increases in fair value were recognized in other comprehensive income. If the fair value of a previously impaired debt security subsequently increased and the increase could be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income, then the impairment loss was reversed through the Consolidated Statement of Income. An increase in fair value in excess of impairment recognized previously on the Consolidated Statement of Income was recognized in other comprehensive income.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Debt securities with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates, that did not meet the definition of loans and receivables, and that the Bank intended and had the ability to hold to maturity were classified as held-to-maturity and were carried at amortized cost, net of impairment losses. Securities classified as held-to-maturity were assessed for objective evidence of impairment at the counterparty-specific level. If there was no objective evidence of impairment at the counterparty-specific level then the security was grouped with other held-to-maturity securities with similar credit risk characteristics and was collectively assessed for impairment, which considered losses incurred but not identified. Interest income was recognized using EIRM and was included in Interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Designated at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities that did not meet the definition of trading could be designated at FVTPL on initial recognition. To be designated at FVTPL, financial assets and financial liabilities had to meet one of the following criteria: (1) the designation eliminated or significantly reduced a measurement or recognition inconsistency (also referred to as "an accounting mismatch"); (2) a group of financial assets, financial liabilities, or both, was managed and its performance was evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy; or (3) the instrument contained one or more embedded derivatives unless a) the embedded derivative did not significantly modify the cash flows that otherwise would be required by the contract, or b) it was clear with little or no analysis that separation of the embedded derivative from the financial instrument was prohibited. In addition, the FVTPL designation was available only for those financial instruments for which a reliable estimate of fair value could be obtained. Once financial assets and financial liabilities were designated at FVTPL, the designation was irrevocable.

Financial assets and financial liabilities designated at FVTPL were carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with changes in fair value as well as any gains or losses realized on disposal recognized in income (loss) from financial instruments designated at fair value at profit or loss. Interest was recognized on an accrual basis and was included in interest income or interest expense.

 

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Embedded Derivatives

Derivatives that were embedded in financial assets and liabilities were separated from their host instruments and treated as separate derivatives when their characteristics and risks were not closely related to those of the host instrument, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative met the definition of a derivative, and the combined contract was not held-for-trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss. These embedded derivatives, which were bifurcated from the host contract, were recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Derivatives and measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in Non-interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Impairment – Allowance for Credit Losses

Loan Impairment, Excluding Acquired Credit-Impaired Loans

A loan, including a debt security classified as a loan, was considered impaired when there was objective evidence that there had been a deterioration of credit quality subsequent to the initial recognition of the loan (a ‘loss event') to the extent the Bank no longer had reasonable assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest. Indicators of impairment could include, but were not limited to, one or more of the following:

 

Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor;

 

A breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

 

Increased probability that the borrower would enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization; or

 

The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset.

A loan was reclassified back to performing status when it had been determined that there was reasonable assurance of full and timely repayment of interest and principal in accordance with the original or revised contractual conditions of the loan and all criteria for the impaired classification had been remedied. For gross impaired debt securities classified as loans, subsequent to any recorded impairment, interest income continued to be recognized using EIRM which was used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the credit loss.

Renegotiated Loans

In cases where a borrower experienced financial difficulties the Bank may have granted certain concessionary modifications to the terms and conditions of a loan. Modifications may have included payment deferrals, extension of amortization periods, rate reductions, principal forgiveness, debt consolidation, forbearance and other modifications intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. The Bank had policies in place to determine the appropriate remediation strategy based on the individual borrower. Once modified, additional impairment was recorded where the Bank identified a decrease in the modified loan's estimated realizable value as a result of the modification. Modified loans were assessed for impairment, consistent with the Bank's policies for impairment.

Allowance for Credit Losses, Excluding Acquired Credit-Impaired Loans

The allowance for credit losses represented management's best estimate of impairment incurred in the lending portfolios, including any off-balance sheet exposures, at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses, which included credit-related allowances for residential mortgages, consumer instalment and other personal, credit card, business and government loans, and debt securities classified as loans, was deducted from Loans on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet instruments, which related to certain guarantees, letters of credit, and undrawn lines of credit, was recognized in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Allowances for lending portfolios reported on the balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures were calculated using the same methodology. The allowance was increased by the provision for credit losses and decreased by write-offs net of recoveries and disposals. The Bank maintained both counterparty-specific and collectively assessed allowances. Each quarter, allowances were reassessed and adjusted based on any changes in management's estimate of the future cash flows estimated to be recovered. Credit losses on impaired loans were recognized by means of an allowance for credit losses until a loan was written off.

A loan was written off against the related allowance for credit losses when there was no realistic prospect of recovery. Non-retail loans were generally written off when all reasonable collection efforts had been exhausted, such as when a loan was sold, when all security had been realized, or when all security had been resolved with the receiver or bankruptcy court. Non-real estate secured retail loans were generally written off when contractual payments were 180 days past due, or when a loan was sold. Real-estate secured retail loans were generally written off when the security was realized.

Counterparty-Specific Allowance

Individually significant loans, such as the Bank's medium-sized business and government loans and debt securities classified as loans, were assessed for impairment at the counterparty-specific level. The impairment assessment was based on the counterparty's credit ratings, overall financial condition, and where applicable, the realizable value of the collateral. Collateral was reviewed at least annually and when conditions arose indicating an earlier review was necessary. An allowance, if applicable, was measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the loan and the estimated recoverable amount. The estimated recoverable amount was the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the loan's original EIR.

Collectively Assessed Allowance for Individually Insignificant Impaired Loans

Individually insignificant impaired loans, such as the Bank's personal and small business loans and credit cards, were collectively assessed for impairment. Allowances were calculated using a formula that incorporated recent loss experience, historical default rates which were delinquency levels in interest or principal payments that indicated impairment, other applicable observable data, and the type of collateral pledged.

Collectively Assessed Allowance for Incurred but Not Identified Credit Losses

If there was no objective evidence of impairment for an individual loan, whether significant or not, the loan was included in a group of assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assessed for impairment for losses incurred but not identified. This allowance was referred to as the allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses. The level of the allowance for each group depended upon an assessment of business and economic conditions, historical loss experience, loan portfolio composition, and other relevant indicators. Historical loss experience was adjusted based on observable data to reflect the effects of conditions which existed at the time. The allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses was calculated using credit risk models that considered probability of default (loss frequency), loss given credit default (loss severity), and exposure at default (EAD). For purposes of measuring the collectively assessed allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses, default was defined as delinquency levels in interest or principal payments that would indicate impairment.

Acquired Loans

Acquired loans were initially measured at fair value which considered incurred and expected future credit losses estimated at the acquisition date and also reflected adjustments based on the acquired loan's interest rate in comparison to market rates. As a result, no allowance for credit losses was recorded on the

 

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date of acquisition. When loans were acquired with evidence of incurred credit loss where it was probable at the purchase date that the Bank would be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments, they were generally considered to be ACI loans.

Acquired performing loans were subsequently accounted for at amortized cost based on their contractual cash flows and any acquisition-related discount or premium was considered to be an adjustment to the loan yield and recognized in interest income using EIRM over the term of the loan, or the expected life of the loan for acquired loans with revolving terms. Credit-related discounts relating to incurred losses for acquired loans were not accreted. Acquired loans were subject to impairment assessments under the Bank's credit loss framework similar to the Bank's originated loan portfolio.

Acquired Credit-Impaired Loans

ACI loans were identified as impaired at acquisition based on specific risk characteristics of the loans, including past due status, performance history and recent borrower credit scores.

ACI loans were accounted for based on the present value of expected cash flows as opposed to their contractual cash flows. The Bank determined the fair value of these loans at the acquisition date by discounting expected cash flows at a discount rate that reflected factors a market participant would use when determining fair value including management assumptions relating to default rates, loss severities, the amount and timing of prepayments, and other factors that were reflective of market conditions. With respect to certain individually significant ACI loans, accounting was applied individually at the loan level. The remaining ACI loans were aggregated provided that they were acquired in the same fiscal quarter and had common risk characteristics. Aggregated loans were accounted for as a single asset with aggregated cash flows and a single composite interest rate.

Subsequent to acquisition, the Bank regularly reassessed and updated its cash flow estimates for changes to assumptions relating to default rates, loss severities, the amount and timing of prepayments, and other factors that were reflective of market conditions. Probable decreases in expected cash flows triggered the recognition of additional impairment, which was measured based on the present value of the revised expected cash flows discounted at the loan's EIR as compared to the carrying value of the loan. Impairment was recorded through the provision for credit losses.

Probable and significant increases in expected cash flows would first reverse any previously taken impairment with any remaining increase recognized in income immediately as interest income. In addition, for fixed-rate ACI loans the timing of expected cash flows may have increased or decreased which may have resulted in adjustments through interest income to the carrying value in order to maintain the inception yield of the ACI loan.

If the timing and/or amounts of expected cash flows on ACI loans were determined not to be reasonably estimable, no interest was recognized.

 

NOTE 3:  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES, AND ASSUMPTIONS

The estimates used in the Bank's accounting policies are essential to understanding its results of operations and financial condition. Some of the Bank's policies require subjective, complex judgments and estimates as they relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Changes in these judgments or estimates and changes to accounting standards and policies could have a materially adverse impact on the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Bank has established procedures to ensure that accounting policies are applied consistently and that the processes for changing methodologies, determining estimates, and adopting new accounting standards are well-controlled and occur in an appropriate and systematic manner.

CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

Business Model Assessment

The Bank determines its business models based on the objective under which its portfolios of financial assets are managed. Refer to Note 2 for details on the Bank's business models. In determining its business models, the Bank considers the following:

 

Management's intent and strategic objectives and the operation of the stated policies in practice;

 

The primary risks that affect the performance of the business model and how these risks are managed;

 

How the performance of the portfolio is evaluated and reported to management; and

 

The frequency and significance of financial asset sales in prior periods, the reasons for such sales and the expected future sales activities.

Sales in themselves do not determine the business model and are not considered in isolation. Instead, sales provide evidence about how cash flows are realized. A held-to-collect business model will be reassessed by the Bank to determine whether any sales are consistent with an objective of collecting contractual cash flows if the sales are more than insignificant in value or infrequent.

Solely Payments of Principal and Interest Test

In assessing whether contractual cash flows are SPPI, the Bank considers the contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that they would not be consistent with a basic lending arrangement. In making the assessment, the Bank considers the primary terms as follows and assess if the contractual cash flows of the instruments continue to meet the SPPI test:

 

Performance-linked features;

 

Terms that limit the Bank's claim to cash flows from specified assets (non-recourse terms);

 

Prepayment and extension terms;

 

Leverage features; and

 

Features that modify elements of the time value of money.

IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

Significant Increase in Credit Risk

For retail exposures, criteria for assessing significant increase in credit risk are defined at the appropriate product or portfolio level and vary based on the exposure's credit risk at origination. The criteria include relative changes in PD, absolute PD backstop, and delinquency backstop when contractual payments are more than 30 days past due. Credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition when one of the criteria is met.

For non-retail exposures, BRR is determined on an individual borrower basis using industry and sector-specific credit risk models that are based on historical data. Current and forward-looking information that is specific to the borrower, industry, and sector is considered based on expert credit judgment. Criteria for assessing significant increase in credit risk are defined at the appropriate segmentation level and vary based on the BRR of the exposure at origination. Criteria

 

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include relative changes in BRR, absolute BRR backstop, and delinquency backstop when contractual payments are more than 30 days past due. Credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition when one of the criteria is met.

Measurement of Expected Credit Loss

For retail exposures, ECLs are calculated as the product of PD, loss given default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD) at each time step over the remaining expected life of the financial asset and discounted to the reporting date at the effective interest rate. PD estimates represent the point-in-time PD, updated quarterly based on the Bank's historical experience, current conditions, and relevant forward-looking expectations over the expected life of the exposure to determine the lifetime PD curve. LGD estimates are determined based on historical charge-off events and recovery payments, current information about attributes specific to the borrower, and direct costs. Expected cash flows from collateral, guarantees, and other credit enhancements are incorporated in LGD if integral to the contractual terms. Relevant macroeconomic variables are incorporated in determining expected LGD. EAD represents the expected balance at default across the remaining expected life of the exposure. EAD incorporates forward-looking expectations about repayments of drawn balances and expectations about future draws where applicable.

For non-retail exposures, ECLs are calculated based on the present value of cash shortfalls determined as the difference between contractual cash flows and expected cash flows over the remaining expected life of the financial instrument. Lifetime PD is determined by mapping the exposure's BRR to point-in-time PD over the expected life. LGD estimates are determined by mapping the exposure's facility risk rating (FRR) to expected LGD which takes into account facility-specific characteristics such as collateral, seniority ranking of debt, and loan structure. Relevant macroeconomic variables are incorporated in determining expected PD and LGD. Expected cash flows are determined by applying the expected LGD to the contractual cash flows to calculate cash shortfalls over the expected life of the exposure.

Forward-Looking Information

In calculating the ECL, the Bank employs internally developed models that utilize parameters for PD, LGD, and EAD. Forward-looking macroeconomic factors including at the regional level are incorporated in the risk parameters as relevant. Additional risk factors that are industry or segment-specific are also incorporated, where relevant. Forward-looking macroeconomic forecasts are generated by TD Economics as part of the ECL process: A base economic forecast is accompanied with upside and downside estimates of realistically possible economic conditions. All economic forecasts are updated quarterly for each variable on a regional basis where applicable and incorporated as relevant into the quarterly modelling of base, upside and downside risk parameters used in the calculation of ECL scenarios and probability-weighted ECL. The macroeconomic variable estimations are statistically derived relative to the base forecast based on the historical distribution of each variable. TD Economics will apply judgment to recommend probability weights to each forecast on a quarterly basis. The proposed macroeconomic forecasts and probability weightings are subject to robust management review and challenge process by a cross-functional committee that includes representation from TD Economics, Risk, Finance, and Business. ECLs calculated under each of the three forecasts are applied against the respective probability weightings to determine the probability-weighted ECLs. Refer to Note 8 for further details on the macroeconomic variables and ECL sensitivity.

Expert Credit Judgment

ECLs are recognized on initial recognition of the financial assets. Allowance for credit losses represents management's best estimate of risk of default and ECLs on the financial assets, including any off-balance sheet exposures, at the balance sheet date. Management exercises expert credit judgment in assessing if an exposure has experienced significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition and in determining the amount of ECLs at each reporting date by considering reasonable and supportable information that is not already included in the quantitative models.

Management's judgment is used to determine the point within the range that is the best estimate for the qualitative component contributing to ECLs, based on an assessment of business and economic conditions, historical loss experience, loan portfolio composition, and other relevant indicators and forward-looking information that are not fully incorporated into the model calculation. Changes in these assumptions would have a direct impact on the provision for credit losses and may result in a change in the allowance for credit losses.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets at the balance sheet date is based on their quoted market prices. For all other financial instruments not traded in an active market, fair value may be based on other observable current market transactions involving the same or similar instrument, without modification or repackaging, or is based on a valuation technique which maximizes the use of observable market inputs. Observable market inputs may include interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, and option volatilities. Valuation techniques include comparisons with similar instruments where observable market prices exist, discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, and other valuation techniques commonly used by market participants.

For certain complex or illiquid financial instruments, fair value is determined using valuation techniques in which current market transactions or observable market inputs are not available. Determining which valuation technique to apply requires judgment. The valuation techniques themselves also involve some level of estimation and judgment. The judgments include liquidity considerations and model inputs such as volatilities, correlations, spreads, discount rates, pre-payment rates, and prices of underlying instruments. Any imprecision in these estimates can affect the resulting fair value.

Judgment is also used in recording fair value adjustments to model valuations to account for measurement uncertainty when valuing complex and less actively traded financial instruments. If the market for a complex financial instrument develops, the pricing for this instrument may become more transparent, resulting in refinement of valuation models. For example, the future decommissioning of Interbank Offered Rates (IBOR) may also have an impact on the fair value of products that reference or use valuation models with IBOR inputs.

An analysis of fair values of financial instruments and further details as to how they are measured are provided in Note 5.

DERECOGNITION

Certain assets transferred may qualify for derecognition from the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. To qualify for derecognition certain key determinations must be made. A decision must be made as to whether the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have been retained or transferred and the extent to which the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset have been retained or transferred. If the Bank neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, a decision must be made as to whether the Bank has retained control of the financial asset. Upon derecognition, the Bank will record a gain or loss on sale of those assets which is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset transferred and the sum of any cash proceeds received, including any financial asset received or financial liability assumed, and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to the transferred asset that had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. In determining the fair value of any financial asset received, the Bank estimates future cash flows by relying on estimates of the amount of interest that will be collected on the securitized assets, the yield to be paid to investors, the portion of the securitized assets that will be prepaid before their scheduled maturity, expected credit losses, the cost of servicing the assets, and the rate at which to discount these expected future

 

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cash flows. Actual cash flows may differ significantly from those estimated by the Bank. Retained interests are classified as trading securities and are initially recognized at relative fair value on the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. Subsequently, the fair value of retained interests recognized by the Bank is determined by estimating the present value of future expected cash flows. Differences between the actual cash flows and the Bank's estimate of future cash flows are recognized in trading income. These assumptions are subject to periodic review and may change due to significant changes in the economic environment.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The recoverable amount of the Bank's cash-generating units (CGU) is determined from internally developed valuation models that consider various factors and assumptions such as forecasted earnings, growth rates, price-earnings multiples, discount rates, and terminal multiples. Management is required to use judgment in estimating the recoverable amount of CGUs, and the use of different assumptions and estimates in the calculations could influence the determination of the existence of impairment and the valuation of goodwill. Management believes that the assumptions and estimates used are reasonable and supportable. Where possible, fair values generated internally are compared to relevant market information. The carrying amounts of the Bank's CGUs are determined by management using risk based capital models to adjust net assets and liabilities by CGU. These models consider various factors including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, including investment capital (comprised of goodwill and other intangibles). Any capital not directly attributable to the CGUs is held within the Corporate segment. The Bank's capital oversight committees provide oversight to the Bank's capital allocation methodologies.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The projected benefit obligation and expense related to the Bank's pension and non-pension post-retirement benefit plans are determined using multiple assumptions that may significantly influence the value of these amounts. Actuarial assumptions including discount rates, compensation increases, health care cost trend rates, and mortality rates are management's best estimates and are reviewed annually with the Bank's actuaries. The Bank develops each assumption using relevant historical experience of the Bank in conjunction with market-related data and considers if the market-related data indicates there is any prolonged or significant impact on the assumptions. The discount rate used to value liabilities is determined by reference to market yields on high quality corporate bonds with terms matching the plans' specific cash flows. The other assumptions are also long-term estimates. All assumptions are subject to a degree of uncertainty. Differences between actual experiences and the assumptions, as well as changes in the assumptions resulting from changes in future expectations, result in actuarial gains and losses which are recognized in other comprehensive income during the year and also impact expenses in future periods.

INCOME TAXES

The Bank is subject to taxation in numerous jurisdictions. There are many transactions and calculations in the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Bank maintains provisions for uncertain tax positions that it believes appropriately reflect the risk of tax positions under discussion, audit, dispute, or appeal with tax authorities, or which are otherwise considered to involve uncertainty. These provisions are made using the Bank's best estimate of the amount expected to be paid based on an assessment of all relevant factors, which are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. However, it is possible that at some future date, an additional liability could result from audits by the relevant taxing authorities.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only when it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available in future periods against which deductible temporary differences may be utilized. The amount of the deferred tax asset recognized and considered realizable could, however, be reduced if projected income is not achieved due to various factors, such as unfavourable business conditions. If projected income is not expected to be achieved, the Bank would decrease its deferred tax assets to the amount that it believes can be realized. The magnitude of the decrease is significantly influenced by the Bank's forecast of future profit generation, which determines the extent to which it will be able to utilize the deferred tax assets.

PROVISIONS

Provisions arise when there is some uncertainty in the timing or amount of a loss in the future. Provisions are based on the Bank's best estimate of all expenditures required to settle its present obligations, considering all relevant risks and uncertainties, as well as, when material, the effect of the time value of money.

Many of the Bank's provisions relate to various legal actions that the Bank is involved in during the ordinary course of business. Legal provisions require the involvement of both the Bank's management and legal counsel when assessing the probability of a loss and estimating any monetary impact. Throughout the life of a provision, the Bank's management or legal counsel may learn of additional information that may impact its assessments about the probability of loss or about the estimates of amounts involved. Changes in these assessments may lead to changes in the amount recorded for provisions. In addition, the actual costs of resolving these claims may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts recognized. The Bank reviews its legal provisions on a case-by-case basis after considering, among other factors, the progress of each case, the Bank's experience, the experience of others in similar cases, and the opinions and views of legal counsel.

Certain of the Bank's provisions relate to restructuring initiatives initiated by the Bank. Restructuring provisions require management's best estimate, including forecasts of economic conditions. Throughout the life of a provision, the Bank may become aware of additional information that may impact the assessment of amounts to be incurred. Changes in these assessments may lead to changes in the amount recorded for provisions.

INSURANCE

The assumptions used in establishing the Bank's insurance claims and policy benefit liabilities are based on best estimates of possible outcomes.

For property and casualty insurance, the ultimate cost of claims liabilities is estimated using a range of standard actuarial claims projection techniques in accordance with Canadian accepted actuarial practices. Additional qualitative judgment is used to assess the extent to which past trends may or may not apply in the future, in order to arrive at the estimated ultimate claims cost that present the most likely outcome taking account of all the uncertainties involved.

For life and health insurance, actuarial liabilities consider all future policy cash flows, including premiums, claims, and expenses required to administer the policies. Critical assumptions used in the measurement of life and health insurance contract liabilities are determined by the appointed actuary.

Further information on insurance risk assumptions is provided in Note 22.

CONSOLIDATION OF STRUCTURED ENTITIES

Management judgment is required when assessing whether the Bank should consolidate an entity. For instance, it may not be feasible to determine if the Bank controls an entity solely through an assessment of voting rights for certain structured entities. In this case, judgment is required to establish whether the Bank has decision-making power over the key relevant activities of the entity and whether the Bank has the ability to use that power to absorb significant variable returns from the entity. If it is determined that the Bank has both decision-making power and significant variable returns from the entity, judgment is also used to determine whether any such power is exercised by the Bank as principal, on its own behalf, or as agent, on behalf of another counterparty.

 

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Assessing whether the Bank has decision-making power includes understanding the purpose and design of the entity in order to determine its key economic activities. In this context, an entity's key economic activities are those which predominantly impact the economic performance of the entity. When the Bank has the current ability to direct the entity's key economic activities, it is considered to have decision-making power over the entity.

The Bank also evaluates its exposure to the variable returns of a structured entity in order to determine if it absorbs a significant proportion of the variable returns the entity is designed to create. As part of this evaluation, the Bank considers the purpose and design of the entity in order to determine whether it absorbs variable returns from the structured entity through its contractual holdings, which may take the form of securities issued by the entity, derivatives with the entity, or other arrangements such as guarantees, liquidity facilities, or lending commitments.

If the Bank has decision-making power over the entity and absorbs significant variable returns from the entity, it then determines if it is acting as principal or agent when exercising its decision-making power. Key factors considered include the scope of its decision-making powers; the rights of other parties involved with the entity, including any rights to remove the Bank as decision-maker or rights to participate in key decisions; whether the rights of other parties are exercisable in practice; and the variable returns absorbed by the Bank and by other parties involved with the entity. When assessing consolidation, a presumption exists that the Bank exercises decision-making power as principal if it is also exposed to significant variable returns, unless an analysis of the factors above indicates otherwise.

The decisions above are made with reference to the specific facts and circumstances relevant for the structured entity and related transaction(s) under consideration.

IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 2017 UNDER IAS 39

The following is applicable to periods prior to November 1, 2017 for financial instruments accounted for under IAS 39.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Impairment losses were recognized on available-for-sale securities if there was objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition and the loss event(s) resulted in a decrease in the estimated cash flows of the instrument. The Bank individually reviewed these securities at least quarterly for the presence of these conditions. For available-for-sale equity securities, a significant or prolonged decline in fair value below cost was considered objective evidence of impairment. For available-for-sale debt securities, a deterioration of credit quality was considered objective evidence of impairment. Other factors considered in the impairment assessment included financial position and key financial indicators of the issuer of the instrument, significant past and continued losses of the issuer, as well as breaches of contract, including default or delinquency in interest payments and loan covenant violations.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Impairment losses were recognized on held-to-maturity securities if there was objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition and the loss event(s) resulted in a decrease in the estimated cash flows of the instrument. The Bank reviewed these securities at least quarterly for impairment at the counterparty-specific level. If there was no objective evidence of impairment at the counterparty-specific level then the security was grouped with other held-to-maturity securities with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assessed for impairment, which considered losses incurred but not identified. A deterioration of credit quality was considered objective evidence of impairment. Other factors considered in the impairment assessment included the financial position and key financial indicators of the issuer, significant past and continued losses of the issuer, as well as breaches of contract, including default or delinquency in interest payments and loan covenant violations.

Loans

A loan, including a debt security classified as a loan, was considered impaired when there was objective evidence that there had been a deterioration of credit quality subsequent to the initial recognition of the loan to the extent the Bank no longer had reasonable assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest. The Bank assessed loans for objective evidence of impairment individually for loans that were individually significant, and collectively for loans that were not individually significant. The allowance for credit losses represented management's best estimate of impairment incurred in the lending portfolios, including any off-balance sheet exposures, at the balance sheet date. Management exercised judgment as to the timing of designating a loan as impaired, the amount of the allowance required, and the amount that would be recovered once the borrower defaulted. Changes in the amount that management expected to recover would have a direct impact on the provision for credit losses and may have resulted in a change in the allowance for credit losses.

If there was no objective evidence of impairment for an individual loan, whether significant or not, the loan was included in a group of assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assessed for impairment for losses incurred but not identified. In calculating the probable range of allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses, the Bank employed internally developed models that utilized parameters for PD, LGD, and EAD. Management's judgment was used to determine the point within the range that was the best estimate of losses, based on an assessment of business and economic conditions, historical loss experience, loan portfolio composition, and other relevant indicators that were not fully incorporated into the model calculation. Changes in these assumptions would have a direct impact on the provision for credit losses and may have resulted in a change in the incurred but not identified allowance for credit losses.

 

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NOTE 4:  CURRENT AND FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CURRENT CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following new standard has been adopted by the Bank on November 1, 2017.

IFRS 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

On November 1, 2017, the Bank adopted IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which replaces the guidance in IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39). IFRS 9 includes requirements on: (1) Classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities; (2) Impairment of financial assets; and (3) General hedge accounting. Accounting for macro hedging has been decoupled from IFRS 9. The Bank has an accounting policy choice to apply the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 or IAS 39. The Bank has made the decision to continue applying the IAS 39 hedge accounting requirements at this time and will comply with the revised annual hedge accounting disclosures as required by the related amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures (IFRS 7).

IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. In January 2015, OSFI issued the final version of the Advisory titled "Early adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments for Domestic Systemically Important Banks" which mandated that all domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs), including the Bank, were required to early adopt IFRS 9 for the annual period beginning on November 1, 2017. As such, on November 1, 2017, the Bank adopted IFRS 9 retrospectively. IFRS 9 does not require restatement of comparative period financial statements except in limited circumstances related to aspects of hedge accounting. Entities are permitted to restate comparatives as long as hindsight is not applied. However, the Bank made the decision not to restate comparative period financial information and has recognized any measurement differences between the previous carrying amounts and the new carrying amounts on November 1, 2017, through an adjustment to opening retained earnings or AOCI, as applicable. Refer to Note 2 for accounting policies under IAS 39 applied during those periods.

Amendments were also made to IFRS 7 introducing expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to IFRS 9, which the Bank has also adopted for the annual period beginning November 1, 2017. Refer to Note 2 and 3 for further details.

 

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Summary of impact upon adoption of IFRS 9 – Classification and measurement

The following table summarizes the classification and measurement impact as at November 1, 2017. Reclassifications represent movements of the carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities which have changed their classification. Remeasurement represents changes in the carrying amount of the financial assets and liabilities due to changes in their measurement.

FINANCIAL ASSETS

(millions of Canadian dollars)       

As at

Oct. 31,
2017

                 

As at

Nov. 1,
2017

                  
IAS 39   IAS 39
Measurement
Category
  IAS 39
Carrying
Amount
    Re-
classifications
    Re-
measurement
   

IFRS 9

Carrying
Amount

    IFRS 9
Measurement
Category
  IFRS 9   Note  

Cash and due from banks

  Amortized Cost   $ 3,971   $     $     $ 3,971   Amortized Cost  

Cash and due from banks

       

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

  Amortized Cost     51,185                 51,185   Amortized Cost  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

       

Trading loans, securities, and other

             

Trading loans, securities, and other

 

Debt securities

  FVTPL     53,402                 53,402   FVTPL   Debt securities  

Equity securities

  FVTPL     32,010                 32,010   FVTPL   Equity securities  

Loans

  FVTPL     11,235     (86           11,149   FVTPL   Loans     (1)  

Commodities and other

  FVTPL     7,271                 7,271   FVTPL  

Commodities and other

       
          103,918     (86           103,832                
             

Non-trading financial assets at FVTPL

 
        3,734           3,734   FVTPL   Debt securities     (2)  
        369           369   FVTPL   Debt securities     (3)  
        196     68     264   FVTPL   Equity securities     (4)  
        2,857           2,857   FVTPL   Loans     (5)  
        1,917     1     1,918   FVTPL   Loans     (6)  
        86           86   FVTPL   Loans     (1)  
                  44           44   FVTPL   Loans     (5)  
                  9,203     69     9,272                

Derivatives

  FVTPL     56,195                 56,195   FVTPL  

Derivatives

       

Financial assets designated at FVTPL

             

Financial assets designated at FVTPL

 

Debt securities

  FVTPL     3,150                 3,150   FVTPL   Debt securities     (7)  

Debt securities

  FVTPL     369     (369               FVTPL   Debt securities     (3)  

Debt securities

  FVTPL     513     (513               FVTPL  

Debt securities

    (8)  
          4,032     (882           3,150                

Available-for-sale securities

             

Financial assets at FVOCI

 

Debt securities

  FVOCI     142,927     (3,734           139,193   FVOCI   Debt securities     (2)  

Debt securities

  FVOCI     1,197     (1,197               FVOCI   Debt securities     (9)  

Equity securities

  FVOCI     2,287     (196           2,091   FVOCI   Equity securities     (4)(10)  

Loans

  FVOCI           1,823           1,823   FVOCI   Loans     (11)  
          146,411     (3,304           143,107                

Held-to-maturity securities

             

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

 

Debt securities

  Amortized Cost     71,363           29     71,392   Amortized Cost   Debt securities     (12)  
        3,209           3,209   Amortized Cost   Debt securities     (13)  
        1,197     (7     1,190   Amortized Cost   Debt securities     (9)  
        513           513   Amortized Cost   Debt securities     (8)  
        (155     8     (147     Allowance for security losses     (14)  
          71,363     4,764     30     76,157                

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

             

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

 

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

  FVTPL     1,345     653           1,998   FVTPL  

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

    (15)  

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

  Amortized Cost     133,084     (653           132,431   Amortized Cost  

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

    (15)  
          134,429                 134,429                

Loans

             

Loans

 

Residential mortgages

  Amortized Cost     222,079     (2,857           219,222   Amortized Cost  

Residential mortgages

    (5)  

Consumer instalment and other personal

  Amortized Cost     157,101     (44           157,057   Amortized Cost  

Consumer instalment and other personal

    (5)  

Credit card

  Amortized Cost     33,007                 33,007   Amortized Cost  

Credit card

 

Business and government

  Amortized Cost     199,053     (1,823           197,230   Amortized Cost  

Business and government

    (11)  

Business and government

  Amortized Cost     1,925     (1,925               Amortized Cost  

Business and government

    (6)  

Debt securities classified as loans

  Amortized Cost     3,209     (3,209               Amortized Cost         (13)  

Total Loans before allowance

        616,374     (9,858           606,516      

Total Loans before allowance

       

Allowance for loan losses

        (3,783     156     152     (3,475      

Allowance for loan losses

    (14)  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

        612,591     (9,702     152     603,041      

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

       

Other

             

Other

 

Customers' liability under acceptances

  Amortized Cost     17,297                 17,297   Amortized Cost  

Customers' liability under acceptances

 

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients

  Amortized Cost     29,971                 29,971   Amortized Cost  

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients

 

Other financial assets

  Amortized Cost     4,556     8     (28     4,536   Amortized Cost  

Other financial assets

       
          51,824     8     (28     51,804                

Total financial assets

        1,235,919     1     223     1,236,143      

Total financial assets

       

Non-financial assets

        43,076           2     43,078      

Non-financial assets

    (16)  

Total assets

      $ 1,278,995   $ 1   $ 225   $ 1,279,221      

Total assets

       

 

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FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

(millions of Canadian dollars)       

As at

Oct. 31,
2017

                 

As at

Nov. 1,
2017

                   
IAS 39   IAS 39
Measurement
Category
  IAS 39
Carrying
Amount
    Re-
classifications
    Re-
measurement
    IFRS 9
Carrying
Amount
    IFRS 9
Measurement
Category
  IFRS 9    Note  

Trading deposits

  FVTPL   $ 79,940   $     $     $ 79,940   FVTPL  

Trading deposits

  

Derivatives

  FVTPL     51,214                 51,214   FVTPL  

Derivatives

  

Securitization liabilities at fair value

  FVTPL     12,757                 12,757   FVTPL  

Securitization liabilities at fair value

  

Deposits

  Amortized Cost     832,824                 832,824   Amortized Cost  

Deposits

  

Acceptances

  Amortized Cost     17,297                 17,297   Amortized Cost  

Acceptances

  

Obligations related to securities sold short

  FVTPL     35,482                 35,482   FVTPL  

Obligations related to securities sold short

  

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

  Amortized Cost/FVTPL     88,591                 88,591   Amortized Cost/FVTPL  

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

  

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost

  Amortized Cost     16,076                 16,076   Amortized Cost  

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost

  

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clients

  Amortized Cost     32,851                 32,851   Amortized Cost  

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clients

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

  Amortized Cost     9,528                 9,528   Amortized Cost  

Subordinated notes and debentures

  

Other financial liabilities

  Amortized Cost     9,934           250     10,184   Amortized Cost  

Other financial liabilities

     (14

Total financial liabilities

        1,186,494           250     1,186,744      

Total financial liabilities

        

Non-financial liabilities

        17,311                 17,311      

Non-financial liabilities

        

Total liabilities

        1,203,805           250     1,204,055      

Total liabilities

        

Retained earnings

      40,489           53     40,542     Retained earnings   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

      8,006     1     (78     7,929    

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  

Other equity

        26,695                 26,695      

Other equity

        

Total liabilities and equity

      $ 1,278,995   $ 1   $ 225   $ 1,279,221      

Total liabilities and equity

        

 

1 

Certain loans that met the definition of trading under IAS 39 have been reclassified to non-trading financial assets at FVTPL, as these loans are held within a business model that is managed on a fair value basis but are not subject to active and frequent buying and selling with the objective of generating a profit from short-term fluctuations in price.

2

Certain available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities under IAS 39 are required to be measured at FVTPL under IFRS 9 as these securities do not pass the SPPI test. Previously recognized changes in fair value on these securities were reclassified to retained earnings.

3

Certain debt securities designated at FVTPL under IAS 39 are required to be measured at FVTPL under IFRS 9 as they do not pass the SPPI test.

4

Certain equity securities classified as AFS under IAS 39 have been reclassified to non-trading financial assets at FVTPL. Unrealized gains (losses) on the AFS equity securities were reclassified to retained earnings. In addition, certain AFS equity securities were measured at cost under IAS 39 as they did not have a quoted market price in an active market and their fair value could not be reliably measured. Under IFRS 9, these equity securities are required to be measured at fair value as the exception under IAS 39 is no longer available. The difference between the cost and the fair value was recorded in retained earnings.

5

Certain loans are held in a business model managed on a fair value basis under IFRS 9 and are therefore reclassified to non-trading financial assets at FVTPL.

6

Certain business and government loans are required to be measured at FVTPL as they do not pass the SPPI test. The carrying value of these loans was adjusted to reflect their fair value with the difference recorded in retained earnings.

7

Certain debt securities designated at FVTPL under IAS 39 have been similarly re-designated to be measured at FVTPL to achieve a significant reduction in accounting mismatch.

8

Certain debt securities held by the Bank were designated at FVTPL under IAS 39. Under IFRS 9, the designation was revoked and these debt securities are held within a held-to-collect business model and are measured at amortized cost. Previously recognized changes in fair value of these securities were reversed through retained earnings. The fair value of these debt securities was $1,143 million as at October 31, 2018. Had the Bank not reclassified these debt securities to amortized cost, the change in fair value recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income would not have been material during the year ended October 31, 2018. The effective interest rate of these debt securities determined on November 1, 2017 ranged from 0.55% to 1.38% and interest income of $11 million was recognized during the year ended October 31, 2018.

9

Certain debt securities classified as AFS under IAS 39 were held within a business model with an objective to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows. The carrying value of these debt securities as at November 1, 2017 has been adjusted to amortized cost through AOCI. The fair value of these debt securities was $1.2 billion as at October 31, 2018. Had the Bank not reclassified these debt securities to amortized cost, the change in unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income would have been a loss of $27 million during the year ended October 31, 2018.

10

Certain equity securities classified as AFS under IAS 39 have been designated to be measured at FVOCI under IFRS 9. Previously recognized impairment associated with these equity securities has been reclassified from retained earnings to AOCI.

11

Certain business and government loans measured at amortized cost under IAS 39 are included in a held-to-collect-and-sell business model under IFRS 9 and are measured at FVOCI.

12

Under IAS 39, certain debt securities were reclassified out of the AFS category to HTM at their fair value as of the reclassification date. Under IFRS 9, these debt securities are held within a held-to-collect business model and are measured at amortized cost. On transition, the carrying amount of these debt securities was adjusted through AOCI to reflect amortized cost measurement since their inception.

13

Debt securities classified as loans have been reclassified as debt securities at amortized cost under IFRS 9.

14

Refer to the impairment allowance reconciliation for remeasurement of credit losses under IFRS 9.

15

Certain securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements were measured at amortized cost under IAS 39. These securities are included in a held-for-sale business model with a purpose to hold these instruments for trading and are measured at FVTPL.

16

Tax impact related to the adoption of IFRS 9.

 

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Summary of Impact upon adoption of IFRS 9 – Impairment

The reconciliation of the Bank's closing allowances for credit losses in accordance with IAS 39 and provisions for loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts in accordance with IAS 37 to the Bank's opening ECL determined in accordance with IFRS 9, as at November 1, 2017, is shown in the following table:

Reconciliation of the Closing Allowance for Credit Losses under IAS 39/IAS 37 to Opening Allowance for Credit Losses under IFRS 91 

(millions of Canadian dollars)   IAS 39/IAS 37 closing balance as at October 31, 2017                   IFRS 9 opening balance as at November 1, 2017  
     Incurred but
not identified
    Counterparty-
specific
    Individually
Insignificant
    Total IAS 39/
IAS 37 closing
balance
    Re-
classifications2
    Re-
measurement3
    Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total IFRS 9
opening
balance
 

Loans

                   

Residential mortgages

  $ 36   $     $ 42   $ 78   $     $ 17      $ 24   $ 26      $ 45   $ 95

Consumer instalment and other personal

    689           147     836           214        529     355        166     1,050

Credit card

    1,231           335     1,566           39        763     521        321     1,605

Business and government

    1,526     134     29     1,689     (10 )       (172 )       706     627        174     1,507

Debt securities classified as loans

    20     126           146     (146 )                                
    3,502     260     553     4,315     (156 )       98        2,022     1,529        706     4,257

Acquired credit-impaired loans

          3     32     35                             35     35

Total loans, including off-balance sheet instruments

    3,502     263     585     4,350     (156 )       98        2,022     1,529        741     4,292

Less: Off-balance sheet instruments4 

    567                 567           250        488     329              817

Total allowance for loan losses5 

    2,935     263     585     3,783     (156 )       (152 )       1,534     1,200        741     3,475

Debt securities at amortized cost6,7

                            155        (8 )             21        126     147

Debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

  $     $     $     $     $ 1      $ 4      $ 3   $ 2      $     $ 5

 

1 

Stage 3 allowance under IFRS 9 and counterparty-specific and individually insignificant allowance under IAS 39 represent allowance for credit losses on impaired financial assets.

2

Reclassifications represent the impact of classification and measurement changes on impairment allowances.

3

Remeasurement includes the impact of adopting the ECL model under IFRS 9, which has been recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings on November 1, 2017.

4

The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet instruments is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

5

Excludes allowance on securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements, amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients, and other assets which are netted against the related assets. The allowance for credit losses related to customers' liability under acceptances is included in business and government.

6

Impairment allowances related to held-to-maturity securities were previously included in the allowances for business and government loans under IAS 39.

7

Previously held-to-maturity securities and debt securities classified as loans under IAS 39.

FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following standards have been issued, but are not yet effective on the date of issuance of the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Bank is currently assessing the impact of the application of these standards on the Consolidated Financial Statements and will adopt these standards when they become effective.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15), which establishes the principles for recognizing revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers and prescribes the application of a five-step recognition and measurement model. The standard excludes from its scope revenue arising from items such as financial instruments, insurance contracts, and leases. In July 2015, the IASB confirmed a one-year deferral of the effective date to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, which will be November 1, 2018 for the Bank. In April 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 15, which provided additional guidance on the identification of performance obligations, on assessing principal versus agent considerations and on licensing revenue. The amendments also provided additional transitional relief upon initial adoption of IFRS 15 and have the same effective date as the IFRS 15 standard. The Bank is required to adopt the standard for the annual period beginning on November 1, 2018. The standard is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis, recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings without restating comparative period financial information.

As at October 31, 2018, the Bank's current estimate of the adoption impact of IFRS 15, subject to refinement, is an overall reduction to Shareholder's Equity of approximately $41 million related to certain expenses not eligible for deferral under IFRS 15. The presentation of certain revenue and expense items will also be reclassified prospectively. These presentation changes are not significant and do not have an impact on net income.

Leases

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases (IFRS 16), which will replace IAS 17, Leases (IAS 17), introducing a single lessee accounting model for all leases by eliminating the distinction between operating and financing leases. IFRS 16 requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most leases on the balance sheet. Lessees will also recognize depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset, interest expense on the lease liability, and a shift in the timing of expense recognition in the statement of income. Short-term leases, which are defined as those that have a lease term of twelve months or less; and leases of low-value assets are exempt. Lessor accounting remains substantially unchanged. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, which will be November 1, 2019 for the Bank, and is to be applied retrospectively. The Bank is continuing to assess the impact of the new standard on its portfolio of leases, including the impact upon its existing systems and internal controls.

Share-based Payment

In June 2016, the IASB published amendments to IFRS 2, Share-based Payment (IFRS 2), which provide additional guidance on the classification and measurement of share-based payment transactions. The amendments clarify the accounting for cash-settled share-based payment transactions that include a performance condition, the classification of share-based payment transactions with net settlement features for withholding tax obligations, and the accounting for modifications of share-based payment transactions from cash-settled to equity-settled. The amendments to IFRS 2 are effective for annual periods beginning on or

 

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after January 1, 2018, which is November 1, 2018 for the Bank. These amendments will be applied prospectively and will not have a significant impact on the Bank.

Insurance Contracts

In May 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts (IFRS 17), which replaces the guidance in IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts and establishes a new model for recognizing insurance policy obligations, premium revenue, and claims-related expenses. IFRS 17 is currently effective for the Bank's annual reporting period beginning November 1, 2021; however, based on recent IASB meetings, an upcoming amendment to IFRS 17 and a deferral of the transition date by one year is anticipated. Any change to the Bank's transition date is subject to updates of OFSI's related Advisory. The Bank is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard.

Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

In March 2018, the IASB issued the revised Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Revised Conceptual Framework), which provides a set of concepts to assist the IASB in developing standards and to help preparers consistently apply accounting policies where specific accounting standards do not exist. The framework is not an accounting standard and does not override the requirements that exist in other IFRS standards. The Revised Conceptual Framework describes that financial information must be relevant and faithfully represented to be useful, provides revised definitions and recognition criteria for assets and liabilities, and confirms that different measurement bases are useful and permitted. The Revised Conceptual Framework is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020, which will be November 1, 2020 for the Bank, with early adoption permitted. The Bank is currently assessing the impact of adopting the revised framework.

 

NOTE 5:  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain assets and liabilities, primarily financial instruments, are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value on a recurring basis. These financial instruments include trading loans and securities, non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, derivatives, certain securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements, certain deposits classified as trading, securitization liabilities at fair value, obligations related to securities sold short, and certain obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are carried at amortized cost.

VALUATION GOVERNANCE

Valuation processes are guided by policies and procedures that are approved by senior management and subject matter experts. Senior Executive oversight over the valuation process is provided through various valuation-related committees. Further, the Bank has a number of additional controls in place, including an independent price verification process to ensure the accuracy of fair value measurements reported in the financial statements. The sources used for independent pricing comply with the standards set out in the approved valuation-related policies, which include consideration of the reliability, relevancy, and timeliness of data.

METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS

The Bank calculates fair values for measurement and disclosure purposes based on the following methods of valuation and assumptions:

Government and Government-Related Securities

The fair value of Canadian government debt securities is based on quoted prices in active markets, where available. Where quoted prices are not available, valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow models may be used, which maximize the use of observable inputs such as government bond yield curves.

The fair value of U.S. federal and state government, as well as agency debt securities, is determined by reference to recent transaction prices, broker quotes, or third-party vendor prices. Brokers or third-party vendors may use a pool-specific valuation model to value these securities. Observable market inputs to the model include to-be-announced (TBA) market prices, the applicable indices, and metrics such as the coupon, maturity, and weighted-average maturity of the pool. Market inputs used in the valuation model include, but are not limited to, indexed yield curves and trading spreads.

The fair value of residential mortgage-backed securities is based on broker quotes, third-party vendor prices, or other valuation techniques, such as the use of option-adjusted spread (OAS) models which include inputs such as prepayment rate assumptions related to the underlying collateral. Observable inputs include, but are not limited to, indexed yield curves and bid-ask spreads. Other inputs may include volatility assumptions derived using Monte Carlo simulations and take into account factors such as counterparty credit quality and liquidity.

Other Debt Securities

The fair value of corporate and other debt securities is based on broker quotes, third-party vendor prices, or other valuation techniques, such as discounted cash flow techniques. Market inputs used in the other valuation techniques or underlying third-party vendor prices or broker quotes include benchmark and government bond yield curves, credit spreads, and trade execution data.

Asset-backed securities are primarily fair valued using third-party vendor prices. The third-party vendor employs a valuation model which maximizes the use of observable inputs such as benchmark yield curves and bid-ask spreads. The model also takes into account relevant data about the underlying collateral, such as weighted-average terms to maturity and prepayment rate assumptions.

Equity Securities

The fair value of equity securities is based on quoted prices in active markets, where available. Where quoted prices in active markets are not readily available, such as for private equity securities, or where there is a wide bid-offer spread, fair value is determined based on quoted market prices for similar securities or through valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, and multiples of earnings before taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other relevant valuation techniques.

If there are trading restrictions on the equity security held, a valuation adjustment is recognized against available prices to reflect the nature of the restriction. However, restrictions that are not part of the security held and represent a separate contractual arrangement that has been entered into by the Bank and a third-party do not impact the fair value of the original instrument.

Retained Interests

Retained interests are classified as trading securities and are initially recognized at its relative fair market value. Subsequently, the fair value of retained interests recognized by the Bank is determined by estimating the present value of future expected cash flows. Differences between the actual cash flows and the Bank's

 

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estimate of future cash flows are recognized in income. These assumptions are subject to periodic review and may change due to significant changes in the economic environment.

Loans

The estimated fair value of loans carried at amortized cost reflects changes in market price that have occurred since the loans were originated or purchased. For fixed-rate performing loans, estimated fair value is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows related to these loans at current market interest rates for loans with similar credit risks. For floating-rate performing loans, changes in interest rates have minimal impact on fair value since loans reprice to market frequently. On that basis, fair value is assumed to approximate carrying value. The fair value of loans is not adjusted for the value of any credit protection the Bank has purchased to mitigate credit risk.

The fair value of loans carried at fair value through profit or loss, which includes trading loans and loans designated at fair value through profit or loss, is determined using observable market prices, where available. Where the Bank is a market maker for loans traded in the secondary market, fair value is determined using executed prices, or prices for comparable trades. For those loans where the Bank is not a market maker, the Bank obtains broker quotes from other reputable dealers, and corroborates this information using valuation techniques or by obtaining consensus or composite prices from pricing services.

The fair value of loans carried at fair value through other comprehensive income is assumed to approximate amortized cost as they are generally floating rate performing loans that are short term in nature.

Commodities

The fair value of commodities is based on quoted prices in active markets, where available. The Bank also transacts commodity derivative contracts which can be traded on an exchange or in OTC markets.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The fair value of exchange-traded derivative financial instruments is based on quoted market prices. The fair value of OTC derivative financial instruments is estimated using well established valuation techniques, such as discounted cash flow techniques, the Black-Scholes model, and Monte Carlo simulation. The valuation models incorporate inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived from observable market data.

Prices derived by using models are recognized net of valuation adjustments. The inputs used in the valuation models depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying instrument and are specific to the instrument being valued. Inputs can include, but are not limited to, interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, dividend yield projections, commodity spot and forward prices, recovery rates, volatilities, spot prices, and correlation.

A credit risk valuation adjustment (CRVA) is recognized against the model value of OTC derivatives to account for the uncertainty that either counterparty in a derivative transaction may not be able to fulfill its obligations under the transaction. In determining CRVA, the Bank takes into account master netting agreements and collateral, and considers the creditworthiness of the counterparty and the Bank itself, in assessing potential future amounts owed to, or by the Bank.

The fair value of a derivative is partly a function of collateralization. The Bank uses the relevant overnight index swap curve to discount the cash flows for collateralized derivatives as most collateral is posted in cash and can be funded at the overnight rate.

A funding valuation adjustment (FVA) is recognized against the model value of OTC derivatives to recognize the market implied funding costs and benefits considered in the pricing and fair valuation of uncollateralized derivatives. Some of the key drivers of FVA include the market implied cost of funding spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the expected average exposure by counterparty. FVA is further adjusted to account for the extent to which the funding cost is incorporated into observed traded levels and to calibrate to the expected term of the trade. The Bank will continue to monitor industry practice, and may refine the methodology and the products to which FVA applies to as market practices evolve.

Deposits

The estimated fair value of term deposits is determined by discounting the contractual cash flows using interest rates currently offered for deposits with similar terms.

For deposits with no defined maturities, the Bank considers fair value to equal carrying value, which is equivalent to the amount payable on the balance sheet date.

For trading deposits, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market inputs such as benchmark yield curves and foreign exchange rates. The Bank considers the impact of its own creditworthiness in the valuation of these deposits by reference to observable market inputs.

Securitization Liabilities

The fair value of securitization liabilities is based on quoted market prices or quoted market prices for similar financial instruments, where available. Where quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined using valuation techniques, which maximize the use of observable inputs, such as Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) curves and mortgage-backed security (MBS) curves.

Obligations Related to Securities Sold Short

The fair value of these obligations is based on the fair value of the underlying securities, which can include equity or debt securities. As these obligations are fully collateralized, the method used to determine fair value would be the same as that of the relevant underlying equity or debt securities.

Securities Purchased Under Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Obligations Related to Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements

Commodities and bonds purchased or sold with an agreement to sell or repurchase them at a later date at a fixed price are carried at fair value. The fair value of these agreements is based on valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow models which maximize the use of observable market inputs such as interest rate swap curves and commodity forward prices.

Subordinated Notes and Debentures

The fair value of subordinated notes and debentures are based on quoted market prices for similar issues or current rates offered to the Bank for debt of equivalent credit quality and remaining maturity.

Portfolio Exception

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement provides a measurement exception that allows an entity to determine the fair value of a group of financial assets and liabilities with offsetting risks based on the sale or transfer of its net exposure to a particular risk or risks. The Bank manages certain financial assets and financial liabilities,

 

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such as derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the basis of net exposure and applies the portfolio exception when determining the fair value of these financial assets and financial liabilities.

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities not carried at Fair Value

The fair value of assets and liabilities subsequently not carried at fair value include most loans, most deposits, certain securitization liabilities, most securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements, most obligations relating to securities sold under repurchase agreements, and subordinated notes and debentures. For these instruments, fair values are calculated for disclosure purposes only, and the valuation techniques are disclosed above. In addition, the Bank has determined that the carrying value approximates the fair value for the following assets and liabilities as they are usually liquid floating rate financial instruments and are generally short term in nature: cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements, customers' liability under acceptances, amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients, other assets, acceptances, obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements, amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clients, and other liabilities.

Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments not carried at Fair Value

The fair values in the following table exclude assets that are not financial instruments, such as land, buildings and equipment, as well as goodwill and other intangible assets, including customer relationships, which are of significant value to the Bank.

Financial Assets and Liabilities not carried at Fair Value1,2

(millions of Canadian dollars)            As at  
     October 31, 20181      October 31, 2017  
      Carrying
value
    

Fair

value

     Carrying
value
    

Fair

value 

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

                                   

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

           

Government and government-related securities

   $ 60,535    $ 59,948      $ n/a      $ n/a  

Other debt securities

     46,636      46,316        n/a        n/a  

Total debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

     107,171      106,264        n/a        n/a  

Held-to-maturity securities

           

Government and government-related securities

     n/a        n/a        45,623      45,708   

Other debt securities

     n/a        n/a        25,740      25,719   

Total held-to-maturity securities

     n/a        n/a        71,363      71,427   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     646,393      642,542        609,529      610,491   

Debt securities classified as loans

     n/a        n/a        3,062      3,156   

Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     646,393      642,542        612,591      613,647   

Total financial assets not carried at fair value

   $ 753,564    $ 748,806      $ 683,954    $ 685,074   

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                   

Deposits

   $ 851,439    $ 846,148      $ 832,824    $ 833,475   

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost

     14,683      14,654        16,076      16,203   

Subordinated notes and debentures

     8,740      9,027        9,528      10,100   

Total financial liabilities not carried at fair value

   $     874,862    $     869,829      $     858,428    $     859,778   

 

1 

Balances as at October 31, 2018 are prepared in accordance with IFRS 9. Prior period comparatives are based on IAS 39. Refer to Note 4 for further details.

2

This table excludes financial assets and liabilities where the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

Fair Value Hierarchy

IFRS requires disclosure of a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the observability of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Fair value is based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities that are traded in an active exchange market or highly liquid and actively traded in OTC markets.

Level 2: Fair value is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted market prices for similar (but not identical) assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and derivative contracts whose value is determined using valuation techniques with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Fair value is based on non-observable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are initially fair valued at their transaction price, which is considered the best estimate of fair value. After initial measurement, the fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities is determined using valuation models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques.

 

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The following table presents the levels within the fair value hierarchy for each of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at October 31.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

                                  

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                                                                   As at  
                       October 31, 20181                          October 31, 2017  
       Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total 2      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total 2   

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND COMMODITIES

                                                                      

Trading loans, securities, and other3 

                                                                      

Government and government-related securities

                      

Canadian government debt

                      

Federal

   $ 127    $ 14,335    $      $ 14,462   $ 390    $ 8,678    $      $ 9,068   

Provinces

            7,535      3      7,538            6,524             6,524   

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

            19,732             19,732     605      16,862             17,467   

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

            3,324             3,324            5,047             5,047   

Mortgage-backed securities

            2,029             2,029            1,906             1,906   

Other debt securities

                      

Canadian issuers

            5,630      1      5,631            3,337      6      3,343   

Other issuers

            14,459      16      14,475                10,007      8      10,015   

Equity securities

                      

Common shares

         43,699      53             43,752         31,921      21             31,942   

Preferred shares

     33      26             59     68                    68   

Trading loans

            10,990             10,990            11,235             11,235   

Commodities

     5,540      340             5,880     7,139      132             7,271   

Retained interests

            25             25            32             32   
       49,399      78,478      20      127,897     40,123      63,781      14          103,918   

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss4

                      

Securities

     176      2,095      408      2,679     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Loans

            1,317      19      1,336     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  
       176      3,412      427      4,015     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Derivatives

                      

Interest rate contracts

     33      12,365             12,398     21      15,324             15,345   

Foreign exchange contracts

     24      39,647      4      39,675     9      37,817      1      37,827   

Credit contracts

            9             9            34             34   

Equity contracts

            3,170      453      3,623            1,303      908      2,211   

Commodity contracts

     144      1,112      35      1,291     96      677      5      778   
       201      56,303      492      56,996     126      55,155      914      56,195   

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

                      

Securities3

            3,618             3,618     220      3,699      113      4,032   
              3,618             3,618     220      3,699      113      4,032   

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

                                                                      

Government and government-related securities

                      

Canadian government debt

                      

Federal

            12,731             12,731     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Provinces

            9,507             9,507     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

            45,766             45,766     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

            19,896      200      20,096     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Mortgage-backed securities

            6,633             6,633     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Other debt securities

                      

Asset-backed securities

            21,407      562      21,969     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

            472             472     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Corporate and other debt

            8,483      24      8,507     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Equity securities

                      

Common shares

     309      3      1,492      1,804     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Preferred shares

     235             135      370     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Loans

            2,745             2,745     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  
       544          127,643          2,413          130,600     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Available-for-sale securities

                                                                      

Government and government-related securities

                      

Canadian government debt

                      

Federal

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              16,225             16,225   

Provinces

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              7,922             7,922   

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              48,280             48,280   

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              21,122             21,122   

Mortgage-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              8,812             8,812   

Other debt securities

                      

Asset-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              29,428      553      29,981   

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              1,715             1,715   

Corporate and other debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              9,768      22      9,790   

Equity securities

                      

Common shares5,6

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a       341      3      1,572      1,916   

Preferred shares

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a       242             123      365   

Debt securities reclassified from trading

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a              2      275      277   
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a       583      143,277          2,545      146,405   

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

            3,920             3,920            1,345             1,345   

 

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Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (continued)

 

        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                                                                   As at  
                       October 31, 20181                       October 31, 2017  
       Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total 2      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total 2 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                                                      

Trading deposits

   $      $     111,680    $ 3,024    $     114,704   $      $     77,419    $     2,521    $     79,940

Derivatives

                      

Interest rate contracts

     24      9,646      63      9,733     15      12,730      70      12,815

Foreign exchange contracts

     18      34,897      3      34,918     10      33,599             33,609

Credit contracts

            386             386            356             356

Equity contracts

            1,319          1,077      2,396            1,999      1,801      3,800

Commodity contracts

     134      695      8      837     97      534      3      634
       176      46,943      1,151      48,270     122      49,218      1,874      51,214

Securitization liabilities at fair value

            12,618             12,618            12,757             12,757

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

            2      14      16            1      7      8

Obligations related to securities sold short3

         1,142      38,336             39,478         2,068      33,414             35,482

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

            3,797             3,797            2,064             2,064

 

1 

Balances as at October 31, 2018 are prepared in accordance with IFRS 9. Prior period comparatives have not been restated. Refer to Note 4 for further details.

2 

Fair value is the same as carrying value.

3 

Balances reflect the reduction of securities owned (long positions) by the amount of identical securities sold but not yet purchased (short positions).

4 

Refer to Note 4 for further details on financial assets that were re-classified to non-trading as a result of adoption of IFRS 9.

5 

As at October 31, 2017, includes Federal Reserve stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock of $1.4 billion. These are redeemable by the issuer at cost which approximates fair value.

6 

As at October 31, 2017, the carrying values of certain available-for-sale equity securities of $6 million are assumed to approximate fair value in the absence of quoted market prices in an active market and are excluded from the table above. As at October 31, 2018, these were included as FVOCI securities in the table above.

The Bank's policy is to record transfers of assets and liabilities between the different levels of the fair value hierarchy using the fair values as at the end of each reporting period. Assets are transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 depending on if there is sufficient frequency and volume in an active market.

During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank transferred $20 million securities from Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss from Level 1 to Level 2. During the year ended October 31, 2017, the Bank transferred $164 million and $48 million of treasury securities designated at fair value through profit or loss and Obligations related to securities sold short respectively from Level 1 to Level 2 as they are now off-the-run and traded less frequently.

Movements of Level 3 instruments

Significant transfers into and out of Level 3 occur mainly due to the following reasons:

 

Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 occur when techniques used for valuing the instrument incorporate significant observable market inputs or broker-dealer quotes which were previously not observable.

 

Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 occur when an instrument's fair value, which was previously determined using valuation techniques with significant observable market inputs, is now determined using valuation techniques with significant non-observable inputs.

Due to the unobservable nature of the inputs used to value Level 3 financial instruments there may be uncertainty about the valuation of these instruments. The fair value of Level 3 instruments may be drawn from a range of reasonably possible alternatives. In determining the appropriate levels for these unobservable inputs, parameters are chosen so that they are consistent with prevailing market evidence and management judgment.

 

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The following tables reconcile changes in fair value of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant Level 3 non-observable inputs for the years ended October 31.

 

Reconciliation of Changes in Fair Value for Level 3 Assets and Liabilities                                       
(millions of Canadian dollars)   

Fair

value as at

November 1

20171

   

 

Total realized and
unrealized gains (losses)

   

 

Movements

   

 

Transfers

   

Fair

value as at

October 31
2018

   

Change in

unrealized

gains

(losses) on

instruments

still held5

 
    

Included

in income2

   

Included

in OCI3

    Purchases     Issuances      Other4     Into
Level 3
     Out of
Level 3
 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

                                                                                  

Trading loans, securities, and other

                                                                                  

Government and government- related securities

                      

Canadian government debt

                      

Provinces

   $     $     $     $ 1   $      $     $ 2    $     $ 3   $  

Other debt securities

                      

Canadian issuers

     6                                (4 )       1      (2     1     (1 )  

Other issuers

     8       (5 )             46            (31 )           172          (174     16     (2 )  
       14       (5 )             47            (35 )       175      (176     20     (3 )  

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

                      

Securities

     305       60             54            (11 )                    408     51  

Loans

     15       (4 )             8                               19     (4 )  
       320       56             62            (11 )                    427     47  

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

                                                                                  

Government and government- related securities

                      

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     203       15       (18 )                                       200     (18 )  

Other debt securities

                      

Asset-backed securities

     553             (2 )                    11                    562     (2 )  

Corporate and other debt

     95       12       2                    (85 )                    24     2   

Equity securities

                      

Common shares

     1,469             (5 )       23            5                    1,492     (7 )  

Preferred shares

     108             27                                       135     26  
     $     2,428     $     27     $     4     $     23   $      $ (69 )     $      $     $     2,413   $     1  
    

Fair

value as at

November 1

20171

   

 

Total realized and
unrealized losses (gains)

   

 

Movements

   

 

Transfers

   

Fair

value as at

October 31
2018

   

Change in

unrealized

losses

(gains) on

instruments

still held5

 
    

Included

in income2

   

Included

in OCI3

    Purchases     Issuances      Other4     Into
Level 3
     Out of
Level 3
 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                                                                  

Trading deposits6 

   $ 2,521     $ (78   $     –     $ (443   $ 1,729    $ (685   $ 46    $ (66   $ 3,024   $ (122

Derivatives7 

                      

Interest rate contracts

     70       (10 )                          3                    63     (6 )  

Foreign exchange contracts

     (1 )                                (1 )              1     (1     (3 )  

Equity contracts

     893           (131           (75     196          (260            1     624     (125 )  

Commodity contracts

     (2 )       (43 )                          18                    (27     (26 )  
       960       (184 )             (75     196      (240            2     659     (160

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

     7       14                   117      (124 )                    14     11  

Obligations related to securities sold short

                                    (4 )       4                   

 

1 

Balances as at November 1, 2017 are prepared in accordance with IFRS 9. Refer to Note 4 for further details.

2 

Gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities are recognized in Net securities gains (losses), Trading income (loss), and Other income (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

3 

Includes realized gains/losses transferred to retained earnings on disposal of equities designated at FVOCI. Refer to Note 7 for further details.

4 

Consists of sales, settlements, and foreign exchange.

5 

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on financial assets at FVOCI (AFS under IAS 39) are recognized in AOCI.

6 

Issuances and repurchases of trading deposits are reported on a gross basis.

7

As at October 31, 2018, consists of derivative assets of $0.5 billion (November 1, 2017 – $0.9 billion) and derivative liabilities of $1.2 billion (November 1, 2017 – $1.9 billion), which have been netted on this table for presentation purposes only.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 35  


Reconciliation of Changes in Fair Value for Level 3 Assets and Liabilities  
(millions of Canadian dollars)   

Fair

value as at
November 1
2016

   

 

Total realized and
unrealized gains (losses)

                   Movements            Transfers    

Fair

value as at
October 31
2017

    Change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
instruments
still held3 
 
     Included
in income1
    Included
in OCI
    Purchases     Issuances
     Other2     Into
Level 3
    Out of
Level 3
 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

                                                                                 

Trading loans, securities, and other

                                                                                 

Government and government-related securities

                     

Canadian government debt

                     

Federal

   $ 34   $ (2   $     $ 3   $      $ (32 )     $     $ (3   $     $  

Provinces

                                          7     (7            

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     73     7              17            (58 )       20     (59            

Other debt securities

                     

Canadian issuers

     15                 1            (15 )       9     (4     6      

Other issuers

     148     2              253            (312 )       138     (221     8     1   

Equity securities

                     

Common shares

     65                              (65 )                          

Retained interests

     31     6                                       (37            
       366     13              274            (482 )       174     (331     14     1   

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

                     

Securities

     157     (3 )             13            (54 )                   113     (3 )  
       157     (3 )             13            (54 )                   113     (3 )  

Available-for-sale securities

                                                                                 

Government and government-related securities

                     

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     6                              (6 )                          

Other debt securities

                     

Asset-backed securities

                       553                              553      

Corporate and other debt

     20           2                                    22     2   

Equity securities

                     

Common shares

     1,594     36        (26     153            (185 )                   1,572     (26 )  

Preferred shares

     98     6        26     4            (11 )                   123     26   

Debt securities reclassified from trading

     279     (2 )       3                  (3 )       1     (3     275     3   
     $ 1,997   $ 40      $ 5   $ 710   $      $ (205 )     $ 1   $ (3   $ 2,545   $ 5   
    

Fair

value as at
November 1
2016

   

 

Total realized and
unrealized losses (gains)

                   Movements            Transfers    

Fair

value as at
October 31
2017

    Change in
unrealized
losses
(gains) on
instruments
still held3 
 
     Included
in income1
    Included
in OCI
    Purchases     Issuances
     Other2     Into
Level 3
    Out of
Level 3
 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                                                                 

Trading deposits4 

   $ 2,214   $ 212      $     $ (790   $ 1,380       $ (448   $ 33   $ (80   $ 2,521   $ 195   

Derivatives5 

                     

Interest rate contracts

     95     (20 )                          (5 )                   70     (20 )  

Foreign exchange contracts

     (4     4                                 (2     1     (1     (1 )  

Equity contracts

     679     321              (73     174         (208 )                   893     330   

Commodity contracts

     (5     2                                       1     (2      
       765     307              (73     174         (213 )       (2     2     960     309   

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

     13     54                    119         (179 )                   7     47   

Obligations related to securities sold short

     14                 (14                                     

 

1 

Gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities are recognized in Net securities gains (losses), Trading income (loss), and Other income (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

2 

Consists of sales, settlements, and foreign exchange.

3 

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities are recognized in AOCI.

4 

Issuances and repurchases of trading deposits are reported on a gross basis.

5

As at October 31, 2017, consists of derivative assets of $0.9 billion (November 1, 2016 – $0.7 billion) and derivative liabilities of $1.9 billion (November 1, 2016 – $1.5 billion), which have been netted on this table for presentation purposes only.

 

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VALUATION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES CLASSIFIED AS LEVEL 3

Significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 positions

The following section discusses the significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 positions and assesses the potential effect that a change in each unobservable input may have on the fair value measurement.

Price Equivalent

Certain financial instruments, mainly debt and equity securities, are valued using price equivalents when market prices are not available, with fair value measured by comparison with observable pricing data from instruments with similar characteristics. For debt securities, the price equivalent is expressed in 'points', and represents a percentage of the par amount, and prices at the lower end of the range are generally a result of securities that are written down. For equity securities, the price equivalent is based on a percentage of a proxy price. There may be wide ranges depending on the liquidity of the securities. New issuances of debt and equity securities are priced at 100% of the issue price.

Credit Spread

Credit spread is a significant input used in the valuation of many derivatives. It is the primary reflection of the creditworthiness of a counterparty and represents the premium or yield return above the benchmark reference that a bond holder would require in order to allow for the credit quality difference between the entity and the reference benchmark. An increase/(decrease) in credit spread will (decrease)/increase the value of financial instrument. Credit spread may be negative where the counterparty is more credit worthy than the benchmark against which the spread is calculated. A wider credit spread represents decreasing creditworthiness.

Correlation

The movements of inputs are not necessarily independent from other inputs. Such relationships, where material to the fair value of a given instrument, are captured via correlation inputs into the pricing models. The Bank includes correlation between the asset class, as well as across asset classes. For example, price correlation is the relationship between prices of equity securities in equity basket derivatives, and quanto correlation is the relationship between instruments which settle in one currency and the underlying securities which are denominated in another currency.

Implied Volatility

Implied volatility is the value of the volatility of the underlying instrument which, when input in an option pricing model, such as Black-Scholes, will return a theoretical value equal to the current market price of the option. Implied volatility is a forward-looking and subjective measure, and differs from historical volatility because the latter is calculated from known past returns of a security.

Funding ratio

The funding ratio is a significant unobservable input required to value loan commitments issued by the Bank. The funding ratio represents an estimate of percentage of commitments that are ultimately funded by the Bank. The funding ratio is based on a number of factors such as observed historical funding percentages within the various lending channels and the future economic outlook, considering factors including, but not limited to, competitive pricing and fixed/variable mortgage rate gap. An increase/(decrease) in funding ratio will increase/(decrease) the value of the lending commitment in relationship to prevailing interest rates.

Earnings Multiple, Discount Rate, and Liquidity Discount

Earnings multiple, discount rate, and liquidity discount are significant inputs used when valuing certain equity securities and certain retained interests. Earnings multiples are selected based on comparable entities and a higher multiple will result in a higher fair value. Discount rates are applied to cash flow forecasts to reflect time value of money and the risks associated with the cash flows. A higher discount rate will result in a lower fair value. Liquidity discounts may be applied as a result of the difference in liquidity between the comparable entity and the equity securities being valued.

Currency-Specific Swap Curve

The fair value of foreign exchange contracts is determined using inputs such as foreign exchange spot rates and swap curves. Generally swap curves are observable, but there may be certain durations or currency-specific foreign exchange spot and currency-specific swap curves that are not observable.

Dividend Yield

Dividend yield is a key input for valuing equity contracts and is generally expressed as a percentage of the current price of the stock. Dividend yields can be derived from the repo or forward price of the actual stock being fair valued. Spot dividend yields can also be obtained from pricing sources, if it can be demonstrated that spot yields are a good indication of future dividends.

Inflation Rate Swap Curve

The fair value of inflation rate swap contracts is a swap between the interest rate curve and the inflation Index. The inflation rate swap spread is not observable and is determined using proxy inputs such as inflation index rates and Consumer Price Index (CPI) bond yields. Generally swap curves are observable; however, there may be instances where certain specific swap curves are not observable.

 

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Valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets and liabilities

The following table presents the Bank's assets and liabilities recognized at fair value and classified as Level 3, together with the valuation techniques used to measure fair value, the significant inputs used in the valuation technique that are considered unobservable, and a range of values for those unobservable inputs. The range of values represents the highest and lowest inputs used in calculating the fair value.

 

Valuation Techniques and Inputs Used in the Fair Value Measurement of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

 

                                             As at  
                 October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017         
     

Valuation

technique

  

Significant

unobservable
inputs (Level 3)

   Lower
range
    Upper
range
    Lower
range
    Upper
range
    Unit  

Government and government- related securities

   Market comparable    Bond price equivalent      76     172     100     177     points  
                

Other debt securities

   Market comparable    Bond price equivalent            104           114     points  
                

Equity securities1

   Market comparable    New issue price      n/a       n/a       100     100     %  
   Discounted cash flow    Discount rate      6     9     6     9     %  
   EBITDA multiple    Earnings multiple      5.0     20.5     5.5     20.5     times  
   Market comparable    Price equivalent      84     117     50     118     %  
                

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

   Market comparable    New issue price      100     100     n/a       n/a       %  
   Discounted cash flow    Discount rates      8     40     n/a       n/a       %  
   EBITDA multiple    Earnings multiple      0.3     5.3     n/a       n/a       times  
   Market comparable    Liquidity Discount      50     50     n/a       n/a       %  
   Price-based    Net Asset Value      n/a       n/a       n/a       n/a    
                

Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

   Price-based    Net Asset Value      n/a       n/a       n/a       n/a    
                

Derivatives

                

Interest rate contracts

   Swaption model    Currency-specific volatility      15     346     11     338     %  
   Discounted cash flow    Inflation rate swap curve      1     2     1     2     %  
   Option model    Funding ratio      65     75     55     75     %  
                

Foreign exchange contracts

   Option model    Currency-specific volatility      7     14     7     10     %  
                

Credit contracts

   Discounted cash flow    Credit spread      n/a       n/a       40     40     bps 2  
                

Equity contracts

   Option model    Price correlation      1     96     (9     97     %  
      Quanto correlation      (65     68     (38     17     %  
      Dividend yield            8           8     %  
      Equity volatility      10     105     8     74     %  
   Market comparable    New issue price      100       100       n/a       n/a       %  
                

Commodity contracts

   Option model    Quanto correlation      (66     (46     (65     (45     %  
      Swaption correlation      n/a       n/a       29     41     %  
                

Trading deposits

   Option model    Price correlation      1     96     (9     97     %  
      Quanto correlation      (85     68     (38     18     %  
      Dividend yield            13           10     %  
      Equity volatility      8     131     7     68     %  
   Swaption model    Currency-specific volatility      15     346     11     338     %  
                

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

   Option model    Funding ratio      2     70     5     67     %  

 

1 

As at October 31, 2018, common shares exclude the fair value of Federal Reserve stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock of $1.4 billion (October 31, 2017 – $1.4 billion) which are redeemable by the issuer at cost which approximates fair value. These securities cannot be traded in the market, hence, these securities have not been subjected to the sensitivity analysis.

2 

Basis points.

 

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The following table summarizes the potential effect of using reasonably possible alternative assumptions for financial assets and financial liabilities held, that are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as at October 31. For interest rate derivatives, the Bank performed a sensitivity analysis on the unobservable implied volatility. For credit derivative contracts, sensitivity was calculated on unobservable credit spreads using assumptions derived from the underlying bond position credit spreads. For equity derivatives, the sensitivity was calculated by using reasonably possible alternative assumptions by shocking dividends, correlation, or the price and volatility of the underlying equity instrument. For equity securities at fair value through other comprehensive income, the sensitivity was calculated based on an upward and downward shock of the fair value reported. For trading deposits, the sensitivity was calculated by varying unobservable inputs which may include volatility, credit spreads, and correlation.

 

Sensitivity Analysis of Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities                                
(millions of Canadian dollars)    As at  
     October 31, 2018      October 31, 2017  
     Impact to net assets      Impact to net assets  
    

Decrease in

fair value

    

Increase in

fair value

    

Decrease in

fair value

    

Increase in

fair value

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

                                   

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

           

Securities

   $ 46    $ 26    $ n/a      $ n/a  

Loans

     2      2      n/a        n/a  
       48      28                  

Derivatives

           

Equity contracts

     16      21      12      10

Commodity contracts

     1      1              
       17      22      12      10

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

           

Securities

                   6      6
                     6      6

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

                                   

Other debt securities

           

Asset-backed securities

     40      40      n/a        n/a  

Corporate and other debt

     2      2      n/a        n/a  

Equity securities

           

Common shares

     4      2      n/a        n/a  

Preferred shares

     26      7      n/a        n/a  
       72      51                  

Available-for-sale securities

                                   

Other debt securities

           

Asset-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        11      11

Corporate and other debt

     n/a        n/a        2      2

Equity securities

           

Common shares

     n/a        n/a        26      8

Preferred shares

     n/a        n/a        21      6
                         60      27

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                   

Trading deposits

     18      26      11      16

Derivatives

           

Interest rate contracts

     15      12      16      14

Equity contracts

     45      36      20      22
       60      48      36      36

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

     2      2      1      1

Total

   $     217    $     177    $     126    $     96

The best evidence of a financial instrument's fair value at initial recognition is its transaction price unless the fair value of the instrument is evidenced by comparison with other observable current market transactions in the same instrument (that is, without modification or repackaging) or based on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable markets. Consequently, the difference between the fair value using other observable current market transactions or a valuation technique and the transaction price results in an unrealized gain or loss at initial recognition.

The difference between the transaction price at initial recognition and the value determined at that date using a valuation technique is not recognized in income until the significant non-observable inputs in the valuation technique used to value the instruments become observable. The following table summarizes the aggregate difference yet to be recognized in net income due to the difference between the transaction price and the amount determined using valuation techniques with significant non-observable market inputs at initial recognition.

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)         For the years ended October 31  
                   2018     2017  

Balance as at beginning of year

        $ 19   $ 41

New transactions

          25     35

Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year

                      (30         (57

Balance as at end of year

                $ 14   $ 19

 

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FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE

Securities Designated at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

Certain securities supporting insurance reserves within the Bank's insurance underwriting subsidiaries have been designated at FVTPL to eliminate or significantly reduce an accounting mismatch. The actuarial valuation of the insurance reserve is measured using a discount factor which is based on the yield of the supporting invested assets, which includes the securities designated at FVTPL, with changes in the discount factor being recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income. The unrealized gains or losses on securities designated at FVTPL are recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income in the same period as gains or losses resulting from changes to the discount rate used to value the insurance liabilities.

In addition, certain debt securities are economically hedged with derivatives as doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch. As a result, these debt securities have been designated at fair value through profit or loss. The derivatives are carried at fair value, with the change in fair value recognized in non-interest income.

Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets and Liabilities not carried at Fair Value

The following table presents the levels within the fair value hierarchy for each of the assets and liabilities not carried at fair value as at October 31, but for which fair value is disclosed.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets and Liabilities not carried at Fair Value1                                   
(millions of Canadian dollars)                                                            As at  
     October 31, 2018      October 31, 2017  
      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total       Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
                                                         

ASSETS

                                                                       

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

                       

Government and government-related securities

   $     119    $ 59,828    $ 1    $ 59,948       $     n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a  

Other debt securities

            43,826      2,490      46,316         n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Total debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

     119      103,654      2,491      106,264         n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Held-to-maturity securities

                       

Government and government-related securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a               45,708             45,708

Other debt securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a               25,719             25,719

Total held-to-maturity securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a               71,427             71,427

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

            208,794      433,748      642,542                204,695      405,796      610,491

Debt securities classified as loans

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a               2,487      669      3,156

Total Loans

            208,794      433,748      642,542                207,182      406,465      613,647

Total assets with fair value disclosures

   $ 119    $ 312,448    $     436,239    $ 748,806       $      $ 278,609    $     406,465    $ 685,074
                       

LIABILITIES

                                                                       

Deposits

   $      $     846,148    $      $     846,148       $      $ 833,475    $      $ 833,475

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost

            14,654             14,654                16,203             16,203

Subordinated notes and debentures

            9,027             9,027                10,100             10,100

Total liabilities with fair value disclosures

   $      $ 869,829    $      $ 869,829       $      $     859,778    $      $     859,778

 

1

This table excludes financial assets and liabilities where the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

 

NOTE 6:  OFFSETTING FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The Bank enters into netting agreements with counterparties (such as clearing houses) to manage the credit risks associated primarily with repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions, securities borrowing and lending, and OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. These netting agreements and similar arrangements generally allow the counterparties to set-off liabilities against available assets received. The right to set-off is a legal right to settle or otherwise eliminate all or a portion of an amount due by applying against that amount an amount receivable from the other party. These agreements effectively reduce the Bank's credit exposure by what it would have been if those same counterparties were liable for the gross exposure on the same underlying contracts.

Netting arrangements are typically constituted by a master netting agreement which specifies the general terms of the agreement between the counterparties, including information on the basis of the netting calculation, types of collateral, and the definition of default and other termination events for transactions executed under the agreement. The master netting agreements contain the terms and conditions by which all (or as many as possible) relevant transactions between the counterparties are governed. Multiple individual transactions are subsumed under this general master netting agreement, forming a single legal contract under which the counterparties conduct their relevant mutual business. In addition to the mitigation of credit risk, placing individual transactions under a single master netting agreement that provides for netting of transactions in scope also helps to mitigate settlement risks associated with transacting in multiple jurisdictions or across multiple contracts. These arrangements include clearing agreements, global master repurchase agreements, and global master securities lending agreements.

In the normal course of business, the Bank enters into numerous contracts to buy and sell goods and services from various suppliers. Some of these contracts may have netting provisions that allow for the offset of various trade payables and receivables in the event of default of one of the parties. While these are not disclosed in the following table, the gross amount of all payables and receivables to and from the Bank's vendors is disclosed in the Other assets Note in accounts receivable and other items, and in the Other liabilities Note in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other items.

The Bank also enters into regular way purchases and sales of stocks and bonds. Some of these transactions may have netting provisions that allow for the offset of broker payables and broker receivables related to these purchases and sales. While these are not disclosed in the following table, the amount of receivables are disclosed in Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients and payables are disclosed in Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clients.

 

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The following table provides a summary of the financial assets and liabilities which are subject to enforceable master netting agreements and similar arrangements, including amounts not otherwise set off in the balance sheet, as well as financial collateral received to mitigate credit exposures for these financial assets and liabilities. The gross financial assets and liabilities are reconciled to the net amounts presented within the associated balance sheet line, after giving effect to transactions with the same counterparties that have been offset in the balance sheet. Related amounts and collateral received that are not offset on the balance sheet, but are otherwise subject to the same enforceable netting agreements and similar arrangements, are then presented to arrive at a net amount.

 

Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities1          
(millions of Canadian dollars)                                    As at  
                                     October 31, 2018  
                          Amounts subject to an enforceable
master netting arrangement or  similar
agreement that are not offset in
the Consolidated Balance Sheet2,3
        
     

Gross amounts
of recognized
financial
instruments
before

balance sheet
netting

     Gross amounts
of recognized
financial
instruments
offset in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
     Net amount
of financial
instruments
presented in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
     Amounts
subject to an
enforceable
master netting
agreement
     Collateral      Net Amount  

Financial Assets

                                                     

Derivatives4 

   $ 59,661    $ 2,665    $ 56,996    $ 34,205    $ 11,678       $     11,113

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

     157,832      30,453      127,379      7,452      119,797         130

Total

     217,493      33,118      184,375      41,657      131,475         11,243

Financial Liabilities

                                                     

Derivatives

     50,935      2,665      48,270      34,205      12,127         1,938

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

     123,842      30,453      93,389      7,452      85,793         144

Total

   $ 174,777    $ 33,118    $ 141,659    $ 41,657    $ 97,920       $ 2,082
                                           
                                      October 31, 2017  

Financial Assets

                                                     

Derivatives

   $ 82,219    $ 26,024    $ 56,195    $ 36,522    $ 9,731       $ 9,942

Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

     149,402      14,973      134,429      8,595      125,479         355

Total

     231,621      40,997      190,624      45,117          135,210         10,297

Financial Liabilities

                                                     

Derivatives

     77,238      26,024      51,214      36,522      12,571         2,121

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

     103,564      14,973      88,591      8,595      79,697         299

Total

   $     180,802    $     40,997    $     139,805    $     45,117    $ 92,268       $ 2,420
1 

Certain comparative amounts have been restated to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

2 

Excess collateral as a result of overcollateralization has not been reflected in the table.

3 

Includes amounts where the contractual set-off rights are subject to uncertainty under the laws of the relevant jurisdiction.

4

The decrease in gross amounts of recognized financial instruments before balance sheet netting and gross amounts of recognized financial instruments offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects rule changes adopted by certain central clearing counterparties that require or allow entities to elect to treat daily variation margin as settlement of the related derivative fair values. This change is accounted for prospectively effective January 2018.

 

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NOTE 7:  SECURITIES

Remaining Terms to Maturities of Securities

The remaining terms to contractual maturities of the securities held by the Bank are shown on the following table.

 

Securities Maturity Schedule                                                                
(millions of Canadian dollars)                                                            As at  
                                                     October 31
2018
     October 31
2017
 
     Remaining terms to maturities1                
      Within
1 year
    

Over

1 year to
3 years

    

Over

3 years to
5 years

    

Over

5 years to
10 years

     Over
10 years
     With no
specific
maturity
     Total      Total  

Trading securities

                                                                       

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ 6,788    $ 2,526    $ 2,127    $ 1,901    $ 1,120    $      $ 14,462      $ 9,068

Provinces

     1,223      1,040      1,166      1,540      2,569             7,538        6,524

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     1,641      2,081      2,948      6,274      6,788             19,732        17,467

Other OECD government-guaranteed debt

     1,278      659      779      433      175             3,324        5,047

Mortgage-backed securities

                       

Residential

     348      1,017      581                           1,946        1,784

Commercial

     6      7      11      59                    83        122
       11,284      7,330      7,612      10,207      10,652             47,085        40,012

Other debt securities

                       

Canadian issuers

     829      1,704      1,324      1,053      721             5,631        3,343

Other issuers

     3,885      5,509      2,853      1,970      258             14,475        10,015
       4,714      7,213      4,177      3,023      979             20,106        13,358

Equity securities

                       

Common shares

                                        43,752      43,752        31,942

Preferred shares

                                        59      59        68
                                          43,811      43,811        32,010

Retained interests

            2      9      14                    25        32

Total trading securities

   $ 15,998    $ 14,545    $ 11,798    $ 13,244    $ 11,631    $     43,811    $     111,027      $     85,412

Securities designated at fair value through profit or loss

 

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ 30    $      $      $      $ 15    $      $ 45      $ 713

Provinces

     63             71      216      104             454        718

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

            127                                  127         

Other OECD government-guaranteed debt

     649      80      42                           771        688
       742      207      113      216      119             1,397        2,119

Other debt securities

                       

Canadian issuers

     13      376      770      450                    1,609        1,188

Other issuers

     238      237      137                           612        725
       251      613      907      450                    2,221        1,913

Total FVO securities

   $ 993    $ 820    $ 1,020    $ 666    $ 119    $      $ 3,618      $ 4,032

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ 3,504    $ 5,614    $ 2,875    $ 290    $ 448    $      $ 12,731      $ n/a  

Provinces

     676      1,561      2,376      4,691      203             9,507        n/a  

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     3,406      17,277      10,638      4,305      10,140             45,766        n/a  

Other OECD government-guaranteed debt

     6,991      6,138      6,643      324                    20,096        n/a  

Mortgage-backed securities

     454      2,696      3,483                           6,633        n/a  
       15,031      33,286      26,015      9,610      10,791             94,733        n/a  

Other debt securities

                       

Asset-backed securities

            3,740      9,213      2,981      6,035             21,969        n/a  

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

                                 472             472        n/a  

Corporate and other debt

     1,307      3,522      1,858      1,796      24             8,507        n/a  
       1,307      7,262      11,071      4,777      6,531             30,948        n/a  

Equity securities

                       

Common shares

                                        1,804      1,804        n/a  

Preferred shares

                                        370      370        n/a  
                                          2,174      2,174        n/a  

Total securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

   $     16,338    $     40,548    $     37,086    $     14,387    $     17,322    $ 2,174    $ 127,855      $ n/a  

 

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Securities Maturity Schedule (continued)                                                                
(millions of Canadian dollars)                                                            As at  
                                                     October 31
2018
     October 31
2017
 
     Remaining terms to maturities1                
      Within
1 year
    

Over

1 year to
3 years

    

Over

3 years to
5 years

    

Over

5 years to
10 years

     Over
10 years
     With no
specific
maturity
     Total      Total  

Available-for-sale securities

                                                                       

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ 16,225

Provinces

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        7,922

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        48,280

Other OECD government-guaranteed debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        21,122

Mortgage-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        8,812
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        102,361

Other debt securities

                       

Asset-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        29,981

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        1,715

Corporate and other debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        9,790
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        41,486

Equity securities

                       

Common shares

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        1,922

Preferred shares

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        365
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        2,287

Debt securities reclassified from trading

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        277

Total available-for-sale securities

   $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ 146,411

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

 

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ 1,364    $ 396    $ 1,136    $ 317    $ 1,709    $      $ 4,922    $ n/a  

Provinces

     10             176      596                    782      n/a  

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     1,606      4,837      6,211      11,053      5,441             29,148      n/a  

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     8,960      7,529      7,519      1,675                    25,683      n/a  
       11,940      12,762      15,042      13,641      7,150             60,535      n/a  

Other debt securities

                       

Asset-backed securities

     332      3,787      5,738      5,096      8,756             23,709      n/a  

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

                               15,867             15,867      n/a  

Other issuers

     1,849      2,391      2,403      414      3               7,060      n/a  
       2,181      6,178      8,141      5,510      24,626             46,636      n/a  

Total debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

   $ 14,121    $ 18,940    $ 23,183    $ 19,151    $ 31,776    $      $ 107,171    $ n/a  

Held-to-maturity securities

                                                                       

Government and government-related securities

                       

Canadian government debt

                       

Federal

   $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ n/a      $ 661

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        22,531

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        22,431
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        45,623

Other debt securities

                       

Asset-backed securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        8,837

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        10,728

Other issuers

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        6,175
       n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        25,740

Total held-to-maturity securities

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a        71,363

Total securities

   $     47,450    $     74,853    $     73,087    $     47,448    $     60,848    $     45,985    $     349,671    $     307,218

 

1 

Represents contractual maturities. Actual maturities may differ due to prepayment privileges in the applicable contract.

 

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Unrealized Securities Gains (Losses)

The following table summarizes the unrealized gains and losses as at October 31.

Unrealized Securities Gains (Losses) for Securities at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (IAS 39 – Available-for-Sale Securities)

                                                                                                                                                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

             As at  
    October 31, 2018                          October 31, 2017  
     

Cost/
amortized
cost1
 
 
 
    

Gross
unrealized
gains
 
 
 
    

Gross
unrealized

(losses

 
 

   

Fair

value

 

 

    

Cost/
amortized
cost1
 
 
 
    

Gross

unrealized

gains

 

 

 

    

Gross

unrealized

(losses

 

 

   

Fair

value

 

 

Securities at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (IAS 39 – Available-for-Sale Securities)

                                                                    

Government and government-related securities

                    

Canadian government debt

                    

    Federal

  $ 12,740       $ 38    $ (47   $ 12,731       $ 16,200       $ 53    $ (28   $ 16,225   

    Provinces

    9,443         75      (11     9,507         7,859         66      (3     7,922   

U.S. federal, state, municipal governments, and agencies debt

    45,857         265      (356     45,766         48,082         310      (112     48,280   

Other OECD government guaranteed debt

    20,034         65      (3     20,096         21,067         69      (14     21,122   

Mortgage-backed securities

    6,575         59      (1     6,633         8,757         56      (1     8,812   
      94,649         502      (418     94,733         101,965         554      (158     102,361   

Other debt securities

                    

Asset-backed securities

    21,901         87      (19     21,969         29,879         135      (33     29,981   

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio

    471         1            472         1,706         9            1,715   

Corporate and other debt

    8,534         31      (58     8,507         9,753         63      (26     9,790   
      30,906         119      (77     30,948         41,338         207      (59     41,486   

Debt securities reclassified from trading

    n/a        n/a        n/a       n/a        250         27            277   

Total debt securities

    125,555         621      (495     125,681         143,553         788      (217     144,124   

Equity securities

                    
Common shares     1,725         118      (39     1,804         1,821         114      (13     1,922   
Preferred shares     376         20      (26     370         313         52            365   
      2,101         138      (65     2,174         2,134         166      (13     2,287   

Total securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

  $     127,656       $ 759    $ (560   $     127,855       $     145,687       $ 954    $ (230   $     146,411   

 

1 

Includes the foreign exchange translation of amortized cost balances at the period-end spot rate.

Equity Securities Designated at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income

The Bank designated certain equity securities shown in the following table as equity securities at FVOCI under IFRS 9. The designation was made because the investments are held for purposes other than trading.

Equity Securities Designated at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income

                                                                                                     

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    As at        For the year ended  
   

October 31,

2018


 

    

October 31,

2018

 

 

    Fair value        Dividend income recognized  

Common shares

  $ 1,804    $ 71

Preferred shares

    370      16

Total

  $ 2,174    $ 87

The Bank disposed of equity securities with a fair value of $22 million during the year ended October 31, 2018. The Bank realized a cumulative gain/(loss) of $2 million during the year ended October 31, 2018, on disposal of these equity securities and recognized dividend income of nil during the year ended October 31, 2018.

Net Securities Gains (Losses)

                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    For the year ended
     
October 31
20181
 
 
    
October 31
2017
 

Debt securities at amortized cost

    

Net realized gains (losses)

  $ 76       $ n/a

Debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

    

Net realized gains (losses)

    35         n/a

Held-to-maturity securities

    

Net realized gains (losses)

    n/a         (8

Available-for-sale securities2 

    

Net realized gains (losses)

    n/a         147

Impairment (losses)

    n/a         (11

Total

  $ 111       $ 128

 

1

Amounts for the year ended October 31, 2018 are prepared in accordance with IFRS 9. Prior period comparatives are based on IAS 39. Refer to Note 4 for further details.

2

Under IFRS 9, realized gains (losses) on equity securities at FVOCI are no longer recognized in income, rather they are recognized in Retained earnings. Prior to the adoption of IFRS 9, realized gains (losses) from AFS equity securities were included in Net securities gain (loss).

 

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Credit Quality of Debt Securities

The Bank evaluates non-retail credit risk on an individual borrower basis, using both a BRR and FRR, and this system is used to assess all non-retail exposures, including debt securities. Refer to the shaded areas of the "Managing Risk" section of the 2018 MD&A for further details, as well as the mapping of the Bank's 21-point BRR scale to risk levels and external ratings.

The following table provides the gross carrying amounts of debt securities measured at amortized cost and debt securities at FVOCI by internal risk ratings for credit risk management purposes, presenting separately those debt securities that are subject to Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 allowances.

Debt Securities by Risk Ratings

                                                           
(millions of Canadian dollars)                           As at  
                    October 31, 2018  
      Stage 1        Stage 2        Stage 3        Total  

Debt securities

          

Investment grade

  $     230,488    $      $ n/a      $     230,488

Non-Investment grade

    2,140      54      n/a        2,194

Watch and classified

    n/a        11      n/a        11

Default

    n/a        n/a        234      234

Total debt securities

    232,628      65      234      232,927

Allowance for credit losses on debt securities at amortized cost

    1      4      70      75

Debt securities, net of allowance

  $ 232,627    $ 61    $ 164    $ 232,852

As at October 31, 2018, the allowance for credit losses on debt securities at FVOCI was $5 million, inclusive within the FVOCI balance. For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank reported $2 million recovery of credit losses on debt securities at amortized cost and $10 million of provision for credit losses on debt securities at FVOCI.

The difference between probability-weighted ECL and base ECL on debt securities at FVOCI and at amortized cost at October 31, 2018, was insignificant. Refer to Note 3 for further details.

 

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NOTE 8:  LOANS, IMPAIRED LOANS, AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Credit Quality of Loans

In the retail portfolio, including individuals and small businesses, the Bank manages exposures on a pooled basis, using predictive credit scoring techniques. For non-retail exposures, each borrower is assigned a BRR that reflects the PD of the borrower using proprietary industry and sector-specific risk models and expert judgement. Refer to the shaded areas of the "Managing Risk" section of the 2018 MD&A for further details, as well as the mapping of PD ranges to risk levels for retail exposures and TD's 21-point BRR scale to risk levels and external ratings for non-retail exposures.

The following table provides the gross carrying amounts of loans and credit risk exposures on loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts by internal risk ratings for credit risk management purposes, presenting separately those that are subject to Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 allowances.

 

Loans by Risk Ratings1 

                                   

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                                As at  
                       October 31, 2018  
       Stage 1        Stage 2        Stage 3        Total  

Residential mortgages2,3,4

           

Low Risk

   $     168,690    $ 32    $ n/a      $     168,722

Normal Risk

     47,821      176      n/a        47,997

Medium Risk

     5,106      267      n/a        5,373

High Risk

     892      1,264      317      2,473

Default

     n/a        n/a        392      392

Total

     222,509      1,739      709        224,957

Allowance for loan losses

     24      34      47      105

Loans, net of allowance

     222,485      1,705      662      224,852

Consumer instalment and other personal5 

           

Low Risk

     87,906      983      n/a        88,889

Normal Risk

     48,008      1,190      n/a        49,198

Medium Risk

     23,008      1,063      n/a        24,071

High Risk

     6,158      2,386      817      9,361

Default

     n/a        n/a        514      514

Total

     165,080      5,622      1,331      172,033

Allowance for loan losses

     574      349      178      1,101

Loans, net of allowance

     164,506      5,273      1,153      170,932

Credit card

           

Low Risk

     7,234      11      n/a        7,245

Normal Risk

     9,780      66      n/a        9,846

Medium Risk

     11,347      246      n/a        11,593

High Risk

     4,435      1,445      333      6,213

Default

     n/a        n/a        121      121

Total

     32,796      1,768      454      35,018

Allowance for loan losses

     379      283      341      1,003

Loans, net of allowance

     32,417      1,485      113      34,015

Business and government2,3,4

           

Investment grade or Low/Normal Risk

     118,414      57      n/a        118,471

Non-Investment grade or Medium Risk

     108,678      5,272      n/a        113,950

Watch and classified or High Risk

     666      3,746      97      4,509

Default

     n/a        n/a        563      563

Total

     227,758      9,075      660      237,493

Allowance for loan losses

     651      551      120      1,322

Loans, net of allowance

     227,107      8,524      540      236,171

Total loans

     648,143      18,204      3,154      669,501

Total Allowance for loan losses

     1,628      1,217      686      3,531

Total loans, net of allowance

   $ 646,515    $     16,987    $     2,468    $ 665,970

 

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Loans by Risk Ratings1 (continued)        
(millions of Canadian dollars)                            As at  
                     October 31, 2018  
      Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Off-balance sheet credit instruments

           

Retail Exposures6 

           

Low Risk

   $     246,575    $     2,576    $ n/a      $     249,151

Normal Risk

     51,961      1,129      n/a        53,090

Medium Risk

     12,298      469      n/a        12,767

High Risk

     1,765      638      n/a        2,403

Default

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Non-Retail Exposures7 

           

Investment grade

     167,993      323      n/a        168,316

Non-Investment grade

     60,002      2,309      n/a        62,311

Watch and classified

     13      1,949      n/a        1,962

Default

     n/a        n/a        n/a        n/a  

Total off-balance sheet credit instruments

     540,607      9,393      n/a        550,000

Allowance for off-balance sheet credit instruments

     550      479      n/a        1,029

Total off-balance sheet credit instruments, net of allowance

     540,057      8,914      n/a        548,971

Acquired credit-impaired loans

     n/a        n/a        453        453

Allowance for loan losses

     n/a        n/a        18        18

Acquired credit-impaired loans, net of allowance for loan losses

   $ n/a      $ n/a      $     435      $ 435

 

1

Includes loans that are measured at FVOCI and customers' liability under acceptances.

2

As at October 31, 2018, impaired loans with a balance of $124 million did not have a related allowance for loan losses. An allowance was not required for these loans as the balance relates to loans where the realizable value of the collateral exceeded the loan amount.

3

Excludes trading loans and non-trading loans at FVTPL with a fair value of $11 billion and $1 billion, respectively, as at October 31, 2018.

4

Includes insured mortgages of $95 billion as at October 31, 2018.

5

Includes Canadian government-insured real estate personal loans of $14 billion as at October 31, 2018.

6

As at October 31, 2018, includes $302 billion of personal lines of credit and credit card lines, which are unconditionally cancellable at the Bank's discretion at any time.

7

As at October 31, 2018, includes $37 billion of the undrawn component of uncommitted credit and liquidity facilities.

The following table presents the Bank's loans, impaired loans, and related allowance for credit losses under IAS 39.

 

Loans, Impaired Loans, and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)                                    As at  
                                                             October 31, 2017  
     Gross loans      Allowance for loan losses1           
     

Neither

past due

nor
impaired

    

Past due

but not

impaired

     Impaired2       Total     

Counter-
party

specific

    

Individually

insignificant

impaired

loans

    

Incurred
but not

identified
loan losses

    

Total 

allowance

for loan 

losses 

    

Net

loans

 

Residential mortgages3,4,5

   $ 218,653    $ 2,382    $ 750       $ 221,785    $      $ 42    $ 36    $ 78       $ 221,707

Consumer instalment and other personal6 

     149,473      6,258      1,312         157,043             147      656      803         156,240

Credit card

     30,783      1,800      424         33,007             335      929      1,264         31,743

Business and government3,4,5

     198,893      1,173      599         200,665      134      29      1,294      1,457         199,208
     $     597,802    $     11,613    $     3,085       $     612,500    $     134    $     553    $     2,915    $     3,602       $     608,898

Debt securities classified as loans

              3,209      126             20      146         3,063

Acquired credit-impaired loans

                                665      3      32             35         630

Total

                              $ 616,374    $ 263    $ 585    $ 2,935    $ 3,783       $ 612,591

 

1 

Excludes allowance for off-balance sheet instruments.

2

As at October 31, 2017, impaired loans exclude $0.6 billion of gross impaired debt securities classified as loans.

3

Excludes trading loans with a fair value of $11 billion as at October 31, 2017, and amortized cost of $11 billion as at October 31, 2017.

4

Includes insured mortgages of $106 billion as at October 31, 2017.

5

As at October 31, 2017, impaired loans with a balance of $99 million did not have a related allowance for loan losses. An allowance was not required for these loans as the balance relates to loans that are insured or loans where the realizable value of the collateral exceeded the loan amount.

6

Includes Canadian government-insured real estate personal loans of $16 billion as at October 31, 2017.

 

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The following table presents information related to the Bank's impaired loans as at October 31.

 

Impaired Loans1 

                                                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at  
     October 31, 2018        October 31, 2017  
      

Unpaid

principal

balance2

 

 

 

    

Carrying

value

 

    

Related

allowance

for credit

losses

 

 

 

    

Average

gross

impaired

loans

 

 

 

    

Unpaid

principal

balance2

 

 

 

    

Carrying

value

 

    

Related

allowance

for credit

losses

 

 

 

    

Average

gross

impaired

loans

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

   $ 776      $ 709    $ 47    $ 726    $ 790      $ 750    $ 42    $ 801

Consumer instalment and
other personal

     1,465        1,331      178      1,325      1,477        1,312      147      1,349

Credit card

     454        454      341      422      424        424      335      391

Business and government

     726        660      120      580      687        599      163      706

Total

   $ 3,421       $ 3,154    $ 686    $ 3,053    $ 3,378       $ 3,085    $ 687    $ 3,247

 

1

Balances as at October 31, 2018 exclude ACI loans. As at October 31, 2017, balances exclude both ACI loans and debt securities classified as loans.

2

Represents contractual amount of principal owed.

The changes to the Bank's allowance for loan losses, as at and for the year ended October 31, 2018 are shown in the following tables.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses – Residential Mortgages

                                        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     Stage 1       Stage 2       Stage 3      

Acquired

credit-impaired

loans

 

 

 

    Total  

Allowance for loan losses as at November 1, 2017

   $ 24   $ 26   $ 45   $ 12   $ 107

Provision for credit losses

          

Transfer to Stage 11 

     24     (23     (1            

Transfer to Stage 2

     (4     8     (4            

Transfer to Stage 3

           (9     9            
     20     (24     4            

Net remeasurement due to transfers2 

     (14     6                 (8

New originations or purchases3 

     14     n/a       n/a             14

Net repayments4 

     (1     (1     (1     (4     (7

Derecognition of financial assets (excluding disposals and write-offs)5 

     (3     (2     (4           (9

Changes to risk, parameters, and models6 

     (16     29     29     (5     37
             8     28     (9     27

Other changes

          

Disposals

                              

Foreign exchange and other adjustments

                 2     2     4

Write-offs

                 (31           (31

Recoveries

                 3           3
                   (26     2     (24

Total allowance for loan losses as at October 31, 2018

   $ 24   $ 34   $ 47   $ 5   $ 110

 

1 

Transfers represent stage transfer movements prior to ECLs remeasurement.

2

Represents the remeasurement between twelve-month and lifetime ECLs due to stage transfers, excluding the change to risk, parameters, and models.

3 

Represents the increase in the allowance resulting from loans that were newly originated, purchased, or renewed.

4 

Represents the changes in the allowance related to cash flow changes associated with new draws or repayments on loans outstanding.

5 

Represents the decrease in the allowance resulting from loans that were fully repaid and excludes the decrease associated with loans that were disposed or fully written off.

6 

Represents the change in the allowance related to changes in risk including changes to macroeconomic factors, level of risk, associated parameters, and models.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses – Consumer Instalment and Other Personal

                                        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     Stage 1       Stage 2       Stage 3      

Acquired

credit-impaired

loans

 

 

 

    Total  

Allowance for loan losses, including off-balance sheet instruments,
as at November 1, 2017

   $ 529   $ 355   $ 166   $ 5   $ 1,055

Provision for credit losses

          

Transfer to Stage 11 

     303     (285     (18            

Transfer to Stage 2

     (114     152     (38            

Transfer to Stage 3

     (21     (172     193            
     168     (305     137            

Net remeasurement due to transfers1 

     (125     139     11           25

New originations or purchases1 

     322     n/a       n/a             322

Net draws (repayments)1 

     (49     (24     (11     (4     (88

Derecognition of financial assets (excluding disposals and write-offs)1 

     (126     (97     (45           (268

Changes to risk, parameters, and models1 

     (127     321     744           938
       63     34     836     (4     929

Other changes

          

Disposals

                              

Foreign exchange and other adjustments

     7     3     1           11

Write-offs

                 (1,076     (1     (1,077

Recoveries

                 251     2     253
       7     3     (824     1     (813

Balance as at October 31, 2018

     599     392     178     2     1,171

Less: Allowance for off-balance sheet instruments2 

     25     43                 68

Total allowance for loan losses as at October 31, 2018

   $ 574   $ 349   $ 178   $ 2   $ 1,103

 

1 

For explanations regarding this line item, refer to the "Allowance for Loan Losses – Residential Mortgages" table in this Note.

2

The allowance for loan losses for off-balance sheet instruments is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses – Credit Card

                                

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     Stage 1       Stage 2       Stage 31       Total  

Allowance for loan losses, including off-balance sheet instruments,
as at November 1, 2017

   $ 763   $ 521   $ 321      $ 1,605

Provision for credit losses

        

Transfer to Stage 12 

     590     (521     (69      

Transfer to Stage 2

     (192     259     (67      

Transfer to Stage 3

     (38     (475     513         
     360     (737     377         

Net remeasurement due to transfers2 

     (209     249     63        103

New originations or purchases2 

     171     n/a       n/a       171

Net draws (repayments)2 

     125     (51     39        113

Derecognition of financial assets (excluding disposals and write-offs)2 

     (102     (106     (371     (579

Changes to risk, parameters, and models2 

     (276     705     1,168        1,597
       69     60     1,276        1,405

Other changes

        

Disposals

     (21     (12     (8 )       (41

Foreign exchange and other adjustments

     8     11     7        26

Write-offs

                 (1,515     (1,515

Recoveries

                 260        260
       (13     (1     (1,256     (1,270

Balance as at October 31, 2018

     819     580     341        1,740

Less: Allowance for off-balance sheet instruments3 

     440     297           737

Total allowance for loan losses as at October 31, 2018

   $ 379   $ 283   $ 341      $ 1,003

 

1 

Credit cards are considered impaired and migrate to Stage 3 when they are 90 days past due and written off at 180 days past due. Refer to Note 2 for further details.

2 

For explanations regarding this line item, refer to the "Allowance for Loan Losses – Residential Mortgages" table in this Note.

3

The allowance for loan losses for off-balance sheet instruments is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses – Business and Government1

                                        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     Stage 1       Stage 2       Stage 3      

Acquired

credit-impaired

loans

 

 

 

    Total  

Allowance for loan losses, including off-balance sheet instruments,
as at November 1, 2017

   $ 706   $ 627   $ 174   $ 18   $ 1,525

Provision for credit losses

          

Transfer to Stage 12

     133     (129     (4            

Transfer to Stage 2

     (106     114     (8            

Transfer to Stage 3

     (6     (56     62            
     21     (71     50            

Net remeasurement due to transfers2

     (38     68     5           35

New originations or purchases2

     467     n/a       n/a             467

Net draws (repayments)2

     (4     (26     (25     (2     (57

Derecognition of financial assets (excluding disposals and write-offs)2

     (338     (365     (54     (3     (760

Changes to risk, parameters, and models2

     (89     447     76     (8     426
       19     53     52     (13     111

Other changes

          

Disposals

                 (5           (5

Foreign exchange and other adjustments

     11     10     (6     (7     8

Write-offs

                 (154     (1     (155

Recoveries

                 59     14     73
       11     10     (106     6     (79

Balance as at October 31, 2018

     736     690     120     11     1,557

Less: Allowance for off-balance sheet instruments3

     85     139                 224

Total allowance for loan losses as at October 31, 2018

   $ 651   $ 551   $ 120   $ 11   $ 1,333

 

1 

Includes the allowance for credit losses related to customers' liability under acceptances.

2 

For explanations regarding this line item, refer to the "Allowance for Loan Losses – Residential Mortgages" table in this Note.

3

The allowance for loan losses for off-balance sheet instruments is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

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The allowance for credit losses on all remaining financial assets in scope for IFRS 9 is not significant.

The changes to the Bank's allowance for credit losses under IAS 39, as at and for the year ended October 31, 2017, are shown in the following table.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

                                                          

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    

Balance as at

November 1

2016

 

 

    

Provision

for credit

losses

 

 

    Write-offs     Recoveries      Disposals      

Foreign

exchange

and other

adjustments

 

 

 

 

   

Balance as at

October 31

2017

 

 

Counterparty-specific allowance

                

Business and government

   $ 189    $ (19   $ (75   $ 48    $     $ (9 )     $ 134

Debt securities classified as loans

     206      (2     (9            (63 )       (6 )       126

Total counterparty-specific allowance excluding
acquired credit-impaired loans

     395      (21     (84     48      (63 )       (15 )       260

Acquired credit-impaired loans1

     4      (4           17            (14 )       3

Total counterparty-specific allowance

     399      (25     (84     65      (63 )       (29 )       263

Collectively assessed allowance for
individually insignificant impaired loans

                

Residential mortgages

     49      29     (41     6            (1 )       42

Consumer instalment and other personal

     166      788     (1,070     267            (4 )       147

Credit card

     290      1,173     (1,372     252            (8 )       335

Business and government

     30      59     (91     30            1        29

Total collectively assessed allowance for
individually insignificant impaired loans excluding
acquired credit-impaired loans

     535      2,049     (2,574     555            (12 )       553

Acquired credit-impaired loans1

     58      (34     (1     5            4        32

Total collectively assessed allowance for
individually insignificant impaired loans

     593      2,015     (2,575     560            (8 )       585

Collectively assessed allowance for incurred
but not identified credit losses

                

Residential mortgages

     48      (11                        (1 )       36

Consumer instalment and other personal

     685      17                        (13 )       689

Credit card

     1,169      91                        (29 )       1,231

Business and government

     1,424      140                        (38 )       1,526

Debt securities classified as loans

     55      (11                  (20 )       (4 )       20

Total collectively assessed allowance for
incurred but not identified credit losses

     3,381      226                  (20 )       (85 )       3,502

Allowance for credit losses

                

Residential mortgages

     97      18     (41     6            (2 )       78

Consumer instalment and other personal

     851      805     (1,070     267            (17 )       836

Credit card

     1,459      1,264     (1,372     252            (37 )       1,566

Business and government

     1,643      180     (166     78            (46 )       1,689

Debt securities classified as loans

     261      (13     (9            (83 )       (10 )       146

Total allowance for credit losses excluding
acquired credit-impaired loans

     4,311      2,254     (2,658     603      (83 )       (112 )       4,315

Acquired credit-impaired loans1

     62      (38     (1     22            (10 )       35

Total allowance for credit losses

     4,373      2,216     (2,659     625      (83 )       (122 )       4,350

Less: Allowance for off-balance sheet instruments2

     500      79                        (12 )       567

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 3,873    $ 2,137   $ (2,659   $ 625    $ (83 )     $ (110 )     $ 3,783

 

1 

Includes all Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) covered loans and other ACI loans.

2 

The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet instruments is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Relevant macroeconomic factors are incorporated in the risk parameters as appropriate. Additional macroeconomic factors that are industry-specific or segment-specific are also incorporated where relevant. The key macroeconomic variables that are incorporated in determining ECLs include regional unemployment rates for all retail exposures and regional housing price index for residential mortgages and home equity lines of credit. For business and government loans, the key macroeconomic variables include gross domestic product, unemployment rates, interest rates, and credit spreads. Refer to Note 2 for a discussion on how forward-looking information is considered in determining whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk and in the measurement of ECLs.

Forward-looking macroeconomic forecasts are generated by TD Economics as part of the ECL process: A base economic forecast is accompanied with upside and downside estimates of realistically possible economic conditions. All economic forecasts are updated quarterly for each variable on a regional basis where applicable and incorporated as relevant into the quarterly modelling of base, upside and downside risk parameters used in the calculation of ECL scenarios and probability-weighted ECL. The macroeconomic variable estimations are statistically derived relative to the base forecast based on the historical distribution of each variable.

Select macroeconomic variables are projected over the forecast period, and they could have a material impact in determining ECLs. As the forecast period increases, information about the future becomes less readily available and projections are anchored on assumptions around structural relationships between economic parameters that are inherently much less certain. The following table represents the average values of the macroeconomic variables over the next twelve months and the remaining 4-year forecast period for the base forecast and 5-year forecast period for the upside and downside estimations.

 

Macroeconomic Variables

                                 
     Base Forecasts        Downside       Upside  
       Next 12 months 1     

Remaining

4-year period1

 

     5-year period 1      5-year period 1 

Unemployment rate (%)

         

Canada

     6.0     6.0      7.4     5.5

United States

     3.7     3.9      5.7     3.5

Real gross domestic product (GDP) (annual % change)

         

Canada

     2.3     1.7      1.1     2.3

United States

     2.9     1.8      1.3     2.3

Home prices (annual % change)

         

Canada (average home price)2 

     3.4     3.4      0.3     4.9

United States (CoreLogic HPI)3 

     5.1     4.0      2.7     4.9

Central bank policy interest rate (%)

         

Canada

     1.88     2.47      1.74     2.80

United States

     2.88     2.97      2.25     3.66

U.S. 10-year treasury yield (%)

     3.20     3.13      2.39     4.43

U.S. 10-year BBB spread (%)

     1.80     1.80      2.02     1.58

Exchange rate (U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar)

     0.79     0.80      0.75     0.85

1 The numbers represent average values for the quoted periods.

2 The average home price is the average transacted sale price of homes sold via the Multiple Listing Service (MLS); data is collected by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

3 The CoreLogic home price index (HPI) is a repeat-sales index which tracks increases and decreases in the same home's sales price over time.

SENSITIVITY OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The allowance for credit losses is sensitive to the inputs used in internally developed models, macroeconomic variables in the forward-looking forecasts and respective probability weightings in determining the probability-weighted ECL, and other factors considered when applying expert credit judgment. Changes in these inputs, assumptions, models, and judgments would have an impact on the assessment for significant increase in credit risk and the measurement of ECLs.

The following table presents the base ECL scenario compared to the probability-weighted ECL derived from using three ECL scenarios for performing loans and off-balance sheet instruments. The difference reflects the impact of deriving multiple scenarios around the base ECL and resultant change in ECL due to non-linearity and sensitivity to using macroeconomic forecasts.

 

Change from Base to Probability-Weighted ECL

        

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

     As at
     October 31, 2018

Probability-weighted ECL

   $ 3,874

Base ECL

     3,775

Difference – in amount

   $ 99

Difference – in percentage

     2.6  % 

The allowance for credit losses for performing loans and off-balance sheet instruments consists of an aggregate amount of Stage 1 and Stage 2 probability-weighted ECL which are twelve-month ECLs and lifetime ECLs respectively. Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 ACLs result from a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition of the loan. The following table presents the estimated impact of staging on ACL for performing loans and off-balance sheet instruments if they were all calculated using twelve-month ECLs compared to the current aggregate probability-weighted ECL, holding all risk profiles constant.

 

Incremental Lifetime ECL Impact

        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at
     October 31, 2018

Aggregate Stage 1 and 2 probability-weighted ECL

   $ 3,874

All performing loans and off-balance sheet instruments using 12-month ECL

     3,441

Incremental lifetime ECL impact

   $ 433

 

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FORECLOSED ASSETS

Foreclosed assets are repossessed non-financial assets where the Bank gains title, ownership, or possession of individual properties, such as real estate properties, which are managed for sale in an orderly manner with the proceeds used to reduce or repay any outstanding debt. The Bank does not generally occupy foreclosed properties for its business use. The Bank predominantly relies on third-party appraisals to determine the carrying value of foreclosed assets. Foreclosed assets held-for-sale were $81 million as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $78 million), and were recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

LOANS PAST DUE BUT NOT IMPAIRED

A loan is classified as past due when a borrower has failed to make a payment by the contractual due date. The following table summarizes loans that are contractually past due but not impaired as at October 31.

 

Loans Past Due but not Impaired1,2

                                                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at  
     October 31, 2018      October 31, 2017
      

1-30

days

 

    

31-60

days

 

    

61-89

days

 

     Total     

1-30

days

 

    

31-60

days

 

    

61-89

days

 

     Total

Residential mortgages

   $ 1,471    $ 358    $ 101    $ 1,930    $ 1,852    $ 419    $ 111    $ 2,382

Consumer instalment and other personal

     5,988      811      241      7,040      5,257      781      220      6,258

Credit card

     1,403      340      213      1,956      1,278      323      199      1,800

Business and government

     1,314      444      28      1,786      1,007      133      33      1,173

Total

   $     10,176    $     1,953    $     583    $     12,712    $     9,394    $     1,656    $     563    $     11,613

 

1 

Includes loans that are measured at FVOCI.

2 

Balances as at October 31, 2018 exclude ACI loans. As at October 31, 2017, the balances exclude both ACI loans and debt securities classified as loans.

MODIFIED FINANCIAL ASSETS

The amortized cost of financial assets with lifetime allowance that were modified during the year ended October 31, 2018 was $408 million before modification, with insignificant modification gain or loss. As at October 31, 2018, there have been no significant modified financial assets for which the loss allowance has changed from lifetime to twelve-month expected credit losses.

COLLATERAL

As at October 31, 2018, the collateral held against total gross impaired loans represents 81% of total gross impaired loans. The fair value of non-financial collateral is determined at the origination date of the loan. A revaluation of non-financial collateral is performed if there has been a significant change in the terms and conditions of the loan and/or the loan is considered impaired. Management considers the nature of the collateral, seniority ranking of the debt, and loan structure in assessing the value of collateral. These estimated cash flows are reviewed at least annually, or more frequently when new information indicates a change in the timing or amount expected to be received.

 

NOTE 9:  TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

LOAN SECURITIZATIONS

The Bank securitizes loans through structured entity or non-structured entity third parties. Most loan securitizations do not qualify for derecognition since in most circumstances, the Bank continues to be exposed to substantially all of the prepayment, interest rate, and/or credit risk associated with the securitized financial assets and has not transferred substantially all of the risk and rewards of ownership of the securitized assets. Where loans do not qualify for derecognition, they are not derecognized from the balance sheet, retained interests are not recognized, and a securitization liability is recognized for the cash proceeds received. Certain transaction costs incurred are also capitalized and amortized using EIRM.

The Bank securitizes insured residential mortgages under the National Housing Act Mortgage-Backed Securities (NHA MBS) program sponsored by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The MBS that are created through the NHA MBS program are sold to the Canada Housing Trust (CHT) as part of the CMB program, sold to third-party investors, or are held by the Bank. The CHT issues CMB to third-party investors and uses resulting proceeds to purchase NHA MBS from the Bank and other mortgage issuers in the Canadian market. Assets purchased by the CHT are comingled in a single trust from which CMB are issued. The Bank continues to be exposed to substantially all of the risks of the underlying mortgages, through the retention of a seller swap which transfers principal and interest payment risk on the NHA MBS back to the Bank in return for coupon paid on the CMB issuance and as such, the sales do not qualify for derecognition.

The Bank securitizes U.S. originated residential mortgages with U.S. government agencies which qualify for derecognition from the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. As part of the securitization, the Bank retains the right to service the transferred mortgage loans. The MBS that are created through the securitization are typically sold to third-party investors.

The Bank also securitizes personal loans and business and government loans to entities which may be structured entities. These securitizations may give rise to derecognition of the financial assets depending on the individual arrangement of each transaction.

In addition, the Bank transfers credit card receivables, consumer instalment and other personal loans to structured entities that the Bank consolidates. Refer to Note 10 for further details.

 

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The following table summarizes the securitized asset types that did not qualify for derecognition, along with their associated securitization liabilities as at October 31.

Financial Assets Not Qualifying for Derecognition Treatment as Part of the Bank's Securitization Programs

(millions of Canadian dollars)                         As at  
     October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017  
     

Fair

value

    Carrying
amount
   

Fair

value

    Carrying
amount
 

Nature of transaction

        

Securitization of residential mortgage loans

   $     23,124   $     23,334   $     24,986   $     24,985

Other financial assets transferred related to securitization1

     4,230     4,235     3,964     3,969

Total

     27,354     27,569     28,950     28,954

Associated liabilities2 

   $ (27,272   $ (27,301   $ (28,960   $ (28,833

 

1

Includes asset-backed securities, asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP), cash, repurchase agreements, and Government of Canada securities used to fulfill funding requirements of the Bank's securitization structures after the initial securitization of mortgage loans.

2

Includes securitization liabilities carried at amortized cost of $15 billion as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $16 billion), and securitization liabilities carried at fair value of $13 billion as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $13 billion).

Other Financial Assets Not Qualifying for Derecognition

The Bank enters into certain transactions where it transfers previously recognized commodities and financial assets, such as, debt and equity securities, but retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of those assets. These transferred assets are not derecognized and the transfers are accounted for as financing transactions. The most common transactions of this nature are repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements, in which the Bank retains substantially all of the associated credit, price, interest rate, and foreign exchange risks and rewards associated with the assets.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount of financial assets and the associated transactions that did not qualify for derecognition, as well as their associated financial liabilities as at October 31.

Other Financial Assets Not Qualifying for Derecognition

(millions of Canadian dollars)            As at  
      October 31
2018
     October 31
2017
 

Carrying amount of assets

     

Nature of transaction

     

Repurchase agreements1,2

   $     24,333    $     20,482

Securities lending agreements

     27,124      22,015

Total

     51,457      42,497

Carrying amount of associated liabilities2

   $ 24,701    $ 20,264

 

1

Includes $2.0 billion, as at October 31, 2018, of assets related to repurchase agreements or swaps that are collateralized by physical precious metals (October 31, 2017 – $2.1 billion).

2

Associated liabilities are all related to repurchase agreements.

TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS QUALIFYING FOR DERECOGNITION

Transferred financial assets that are derecognized in their entirety where the Bank has a continuing involvement

Continuing involvement may arise if the Bank retains any contractual rights or obligations subsequent to the transfer of financial assets. Certain business and government loans securitized by the Bank are derecognized from the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. In instances where the Bank fully derecognizes business and government loans, the Bank may be exposed to the risks of transferred loans through a retained interest. As at October 31, 2018, the fair value of retained interests was $25 million (October 31, 2017 – $32 million). There are no expected credit losses on the retained interests of the securitized business and government loans as the underlying mortgages are all government insured. A gain or loss on sale of the loans is recognized immediately in other income after considering the effect of hedge accounting on the assets sold, if applicable. The amount of the gain or loss recognized depends on the previous carrying values of the loans involved in the transfer, allocated between the assets sold and the retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of transfer. For the year ended October 31, 2018, the trading income recognized on the retained interest was nil (October 31, 2017 – $15 million).

Certain portfolios of U.S. residential mortgages originated by the Bank are sold and derecognized from the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. In certain instances, the Bank has a continuing involvement to service those loans. As at October 31, 2018, the carrying value of these servicing rights was $39 million (October 31, 2017 – $31 million) and the fair value was $57 million (October 31, 2017 – $40 million). A gain or loss on sale of the loans is recognized immediately in other income. The gain (loss) on sale of the loans for the year ended October 31, 2018, was $18 million (October 31, 2017 – $21 million).

 

NOTE 10:  STRUCTURED ENTITIES

The Bank uses structured entities for a variety of purposes including: (1) to facilitate the transfer of specified risks to clients; (2) as financing vehicles for itself or for clients; or (3) to segregate assets on behalf of investors. The Bank is typically restricted from accessing the assets of the structured entity under the relevant arrangements.

The Bank is involved with structured entities that it sponsors, as well as entities sponsored by third-parties. Factors assessed when determining if the Bank is the sponsor of a structured entity include whether the Bank is the predominant user of the entity; whether the entity's branding or marketing identity is linked with the Bank; and whether the Bank provides an implicit or explicit guarantee of the entity's performance to investors or other third parties. The Bank is not considered to be the sponsor of a structured entity if it only provides arm's-length services to the entity, for example, by acting as administrator, distributor, custodian, or loan servicer. Sponsorship of a structured entity may indicate that the Bank had power over the entity at inception; however, this is not sufficient to determine if the Bank consolidates the entity. Regardless of whether or not the Bank sponsors an entity, consolidation is determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

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SPONSORED STRUCTURED ENTITIES

The following section outlines the Bank's involvement with key sponsored structured entities.

Securitizations

The Bank securitizes its own assets and facilitates the securitization of client assets through structured entities, such as conduits, which issue ABCP or other securitization entities which issue longer-dated term securities. Securitizations are an important source of liquidity for the Bank, allowing it to diversify its funding sources and to optimize its balance sheet management approach. The Bank has no rights to the assets as they are owned by the securitization entity.

The Bank sponsors both single-seller and multi-seller securitization conduits. Depending on the specifics of the entity, the variable returns absorbed through ABCP may be significantly mitigated by variable returns retained by the sellers. The Bank provides liquidity facilities to certain single-seller and multi-seller conduits for the benefit of ABCP investors which are structured as loan facilities between the Bank, as the sole liquidity lender, and the Bank-sponsored trusts. If a trust experiences difficulty issuing ABCP due to illiquidity in the commercial market, the trust may draw on the loan facility, and use the proceeds to pay maturing ABCP. The liquidity facilities can only be drawn if preconditions are met ensuring that the Bank does not provide credit enhancement through the loan facilities to the conduit. The Bank's exposure to the variable returns of these conduits from its provision of liquidity facilities and any related commitments is mitigated by the sellers' continued exposure to variable returns, as described below. The Bank provides administration and securities distribution services to its sponsored securitization conduits, which may result in it holding an investment in the ABCP issued by these entities. In some cases, the Bank may also provide credit enhancements or may transact derivatives with securitization conduits. The Bank earns fees from the conduits which are recognized when earned.

The Bank sells assets to single-seller conduits which it controls and consolidates. Control results from the Bank's power over the entity's key economic decisions, predominantly, the mix of assets sold into the conduit and exposure to the variable returns of the transferred assets, usually through a derivative or the provision of credit mitigation in the form of cash reserves, over-collateralization, or guarantees over the performance of the entity's portfolio of assets.

Multi-seller conduits provide customers with alternate sources of financing through the securitization of their assets. These conduits are similar to single-seller conduits except that assets are received from more than one seller and comingled into a single portfolio of assets. The Bank is typically deemed to have power over the entity's key economic decisions, namely, the selection of sellers and related assets sold as well as other decisions related to the management of risk in the vehicle. Sellers of assets in multi-seller conduits typically continue to be exposed to the variable returns of their portion of transferred assets, through derivatives or the provision of credit mitigation. The Bank's exposure to the variable returns of multi-seller conduits from its provision of liquidity facilities and any related commitments is mitigated by the sellers' continued exposure to variable returns from the entity. While the Bank may have power over multi-seller conduits, it is not exposed to significant variable returns and does not consolidate such entities.

Investment Funds and Other Asset Management Entities

As part of its asset management business, the Bank creates investment funds and trusts (including mutual funds), enabling it to provide its clients with a broad range of diversified exposure to different risk profiles, in accordance with the client's risk appetite. Such entities may be actively managed or may be passively directed, for example, through the tracking of a specified index, depending on the entity's investment strategy. Financing for these entities is obtained through the issuance of securities to investors, typically in the form of fund units. Based on each entity's specific strategy and risk profile, the proceeds from this issuance are used by the entity to purchase a portfolio of assets. An entity's portfolio may contain investments in securities, derivatives, or other assets, including cash. At the inception of a new investment fund or trust, the Bank will typically invest an amount of seed capital in the entity, allowing it to establish a performance history in the market. Over time, the Bank sells its seed capital holdings to third-party investors, as the entity's AUM increases. As a result, the Bank's holding of seed capital investment in its own sponsored investment funds and trusts is typically not significant to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Aside from any seed capital investments, the Bank's interest in these entities is generally limited to fees earned for the provision of asset management services. The Bank does not typically provide guarantees over the performance of these funds.

The Bank also sponsors the TD Mortgage Fund (the "Fund"), which is a mutual fund containing a portfolio of Canadian residential mortgages sold by the Bank into the Fund. The Bank has a put option with the Fund under which it is required to repurchase defaulted mortgage loans at their carrying amount from the Fund. The Bank's exposure under this put option is mitigated as the mortgages in the Fund are collateralized and government guaranteed. In addition to the put option, the Bank provides a liquidity facility to the Fund for the benefit of fund unit investors. Under the liquidity facility, the Bank is obligated to repurchase mortgages at their fair value to enable the Fund to honour unit-holder redemptions in the event that the Fund experiences a liquidity event.

As disclosed in Note 27, on April 22, 2016, the Fund was discontinued and merged with another mutual fund managed by the Bank. The mortgages held by the Fund were not merged into the other mutual fund and as a result of the Fund's discontinuation, the mortgages were repurchased from the Fund at a fair value of $155 million. Prior to the discontinuation of the Fund, during the year ended October 31, 2016, the fair value of the mortgages repurchased from the Fund as a result of a liquidity event was $21 million. Although the Bank had power over the Fund, the Fund was not consolidated by the Bank prior to its discontinuation as the Bank did not absorb a significant proportion of variable returns. The variability related primarily to the credit risk of the underlying mortgages which are government guaranteed.

The Bank is typically considered to have power over the key economic decisions of sponsored asset management entities; however, it does not consolidate an entity unless it is also exposed to significant variable returns of the entity. This determination is made on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the Bank's consolidation policy.

Financing Vehicles

The Bank may use structured entities to provide a cost-effective means of financing its operations, including raising capital or obtaining funding. These structured entities include: (1) TD Capital Trust III and TD Capital Trust IV (together the "CaTS Entities") and (2) TD Covered Bond (Legislative) Guarantor Limited Partnership (the "Covered Bond Entity").

The CaTS Entities issued innovative capital securities which currently count as Tier 1 Capital of the Bank, but, under Basel III, are considered non-qualifying capital instruments and are subject to the Basel III phase-out rules. The proceeds from these issuances were invested in assets purchased from the Bank which generate income for distribution to investors. The Bank is considered to have decision-making power over the key economic activities of the CaTS Entities; however, it does not consolidate an entity unless it is also exposed to significant variable returns of the entity. The Bank is exposed to the risks and returns from certain CaTS Entities as it holds the residual risks in those entities, typically through retaining all the voting securities of the entity. Where the entity's portfolio of assets are exposed to risks which are not related to the Bank's own credit risk, the Bank is considered to be exposed to significant variable returns of the entity and consolidates the entity. However, certain CaTS Entities hold assets which are only exposed to the Bank's own credit risk. In this case, the Bank does not absorb significant variable returns of the entity as it is ultimately exposed only to its own credit risk, and does not consolidate. Refer to Note 20 for further details.

The Bank issues, or has issued, debt under its covered bond program where the principal and interest payments of the notes are guaranteed by the Covered Bond Entity. The Bank sold a portfolio of assets to the Covered Bond Entity and provided a loan to the Covered Bond Entity to facilitate the purchase. The Bank is restricted from accessing the Covered Bond Entity's assets under the relevant agreement. Investors in the Bank's covered bonds may have recourse to the Bank

 

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should the assets of the Covered Bond Entity be insufficient to satisfy the covered bond liabilities. The Bank consolidates the Covered Bond Entity as it has power over the key economic activities and retains all the variable returns in this entity.

THIRD-PARTY SPONSORED STRUCTURED ENTITIES

In addition to structured entities sponsored by the Bank, the Bank is also involved with structured entities sponsored by third parties. Key involvement with third-party sponsored structured entities is described in the following section.

Third-party Sponsored Securitization Programs

The Bank participates in the securitization program of government-sponsored structured entities, including the CMHC, a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada, and similar U.S. government-sponsored entities. The CMHC guarantees CMB issued through the CHT.

The Bank is exposed to the variable returns in the CHT, through its retention of seller swaps resulting from its participation in the CHT program. The Bank does not have power over the CHT as its key economic activities are controlled by the Government of Canada. The Bank's exposure to the CHT is included in the balance of residential mortgage loans as noted in Note 9, and is not disclosed in the table accompanying this Note.

The Bank participates in the securitization programs sponsored by U.S. government agencies. The Bank is not exposed to significant variable returns from these agencies and does not have power over the key economic activities of the agencies, which are controlled by the U.S. government.

Investment Holdings and Derivatives

The Bank may hold interests in third-party structured entities, predominantly in the form of direct investments in securities or partnership interests issued by those structured entities, or through derivatives transacted with counterparties which are structured entities. Investments in, and derivatives with, structured entities are recognized on the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Bank does not typically consolidate third-party structured entities where its involvement is limited to investment holdings and/or derivatives as the Bank would not generally have power over the key economic decisions of these entities.

Financing Transactions

In the normal course of business, the Bank may enter into financing transactions with third-party structured entities including commercial loans, reverse repurchase agreements, prime brokerage margin lending, and similar collateralized lending transactions. While such transactions expose the Bank to the structured entities' counterparty credit risk, this exposure is mitigated by the collateral related to these transactions. The Bank typically has neither power nor significant variable returns due to financing transactions with structured entities and would not generally consolidate such entities. Financing transactions with third-party sponsored structured entities are included on the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements and have not been included in the table accompanying this Note.

Arm's-length Servicing Relationships

In addition to the involvement outlined above, the Bank may also provide services to structured entities on an arm's-length basis, for example as sub-advisor to an investment fund or asset servicer. Similarly, the Bank's asset management services provided to institutional investors may include transactions with structured entities. As a consequence of providing these services, the Bank may be exposed to variable returns from these structured entities, for example, through the receipt of fees or short-term exposure to the structured entity's securities. Any such exposure is typically mitigated by collateral or some other contractual arrangement with the structured entity or its sponsor. The Bank generally has neither power nor significant variable returns from the provision of arm's-length services to a structured entity and, consequently does not consolidate such entities. Fees and other exposures through servicing relationships are included on the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements and have not been included in the table accompanying this Note.

INVOLVEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED STRUCTURED ENTITIES

Securitizations

The Bank securitizes consumer instalment, and other personal loans through securitization entities, predominantly single-seller conduits. These conduits are consolidated by the Bank based on the factors described above. Aside from the exposure resulting from its involvement as seller and sponsor of consolidated securitization conduits described above, including the liquidity facilities provided, the Bank has no contractual or non-contractual arrangements to provide financial support to consolidated securitization conduits. The Bank's interests in securitization conduits generally rank senior to interests held by other parties, in accordance with the Bank's investment and risk policies. As a result, the Bank has no significant obligations to absorb losses before other holders of securitization issuances.

Other Structured Consolidated Structured Entities

Depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the Bank's involvement with structured entities, the Bank may consolidate asset management entities, financing vehicles, or third-party sponsored structured entities, based on the factors described above. Aside from its exposure resulting from its involvement as sponsor or investor in the structured entities as previously discussed, the Bank does not typically have other contractual or non-contractual arrangements to provide financial support to these consolidated structured entities.

 

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INVOLVEMENT WITH UNCONSOLIDATED STRUCTURED ENTITIES

The following table presents information related to the Bank's unconsolidated structured entities. Unconsolidated structured entities include both TD and third-party sponsored entities. Securitizations include holdings in TD-sponsored multi-seller conduits, as well as third-party sponsored mortgage and asset-backed securitizations, including government-sponsored agency securities such as CMBs, and U.S. government agency issuances. Investment Funds and Trusts include holdings in third-party funds and trusts, as well as holdings in TD-sponsored asset management funds and trusts and commitments to certain U.S. municipal funds. Amounts in Other are predominantly related to investments in community-based U.S. tax-advantage entities described in Note 12. These holdings do not result in the consolidation of these entities as TD does not have power over these entities.

 

Carrying Amount and Maximum Exposure to Unconsolidated Structured Entities                          
(millions of Canadian dollars)                                                    As at  
                     October 31, 2018                      October 31, 2017  
      Securitizations     

Investment

funds and

trusts

     Other      Total      Securitizations     

Investment

funds and

trusts

     Other      Total  

FINANCIAL ASSETS

                                                                       

Trading loans, securities, and other

   $ 9,460    $ 719    $ 11    $ 10,190    $ 7,395    $ 609    $ 14    $ 8,018

Non-trading financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     1,810        367               2,177        n/a      n/a      n/a      n/a

Derivatives1

            826             826             13             13

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

            3             3             163      30      193

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

     47,575      1,262               48,837        n/a      n/a      n/a      n/a

Available-for-sale securities

     n/a      n/a      n/a      n/a      63,615      2,622             66,237

Debt securities at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses

     68,736                    68,736      n/a      n/a      n/a      n/a

Held-to-maturity securities

     n/a      n/a      n/a      n/a      42,095                    42,095

Loans

     2,438                    2,438      4,174                    4,174

Other

     6             2,897      2,903      8             2,872      2,880

Total assets

     130,025      3,177      2,908        136,110        117,287      3,407      2,916      123,610

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

                                                                       

Derivatives1

            59               59               493             493

Obligations related to securities sold short

     2,937        629               3,566        2,330      1,005             3,335

Total liabilities

     2,937        688               3,625        2,330      1,498             3,828

Off-balance sheet exposure2

     16,172      3,450        1,164      20,786      14,702      3,094      935      18,731

Maximum exposure to loss from involvement with unconsolidated structured entities

   $     143,260    $ 5,939      $ 4,072      $     153,271      $     129,659    $ 5,003    $ 3,851    $     138,513
                       

Size of sponsored unconsolidated structured entities3

   $ 10,216    $     11,162    $     1,750    $ 23,128    $ 13,020    $     1,860    $     1,750    $ 16,630

 

1 

Derivatives primarily subject to vanilla interest rate or foreign exchange risk are not included in these amounts as those derivatives are designed to align the structured entity's cash flows with risks absorbed by investors and are not predominantly designed to expose the Bank to variable returns created by the entity.

2 

For the purposes of this disclosure, off-balance sheet exposure represents the notional value of liquidity facilities, guarantees, or other off-balance sheet commitments without considering the effect of collateral or other credit enhancements.

3

The size of sponsored unconsolidated structured entities is provided based on the most appropriate measure of size for the type of entity: (1) The par value of notes issued by securitization conduits and similar liability issuers; (2) the total AUM of investment funds and trusts; and (3) the total fair value of partnership or equity shares in issue for partnerships and similar equity issuers.

Sponsored Unconsolidated Structured Entities in which the Bank has no Significant Investment at the End of the Period

Sponsored unconsolidated structured entities in which the Bank has no significant investment at the end of the period are predominantly investment funds and trusts created for the asset management business. The Bank would not typically hold investments, with the exception of seed capital, in these structured entities. However, the Bank continues to earn fees from asset management services provided to these entities, some of which could be based on the performance of the fund. Fees payable are generally senior in the entity's priority of payment and would also be backed by collateral, limiting the Bank's exposure to loss from these entities. The Bank's non-interest income received from its involvement with these asset management entities was $1.9 billion (October 31, 2017 – $1.8 billion) for the year ended October 31, 2018. The total AUM in these entities as at October 31, 2018, was $196.1 billion (October 31, 2017 – $196.8 billion). Any assets transferred by the Bank during the period are co-mingled with assets obtained from third parties in the market. Except as previously disclosed, the Bank has no contractual or non-contractual arrangements to provide financial support to unconsolidated structured entities.

 

NOTE 11:  DERIVATIVES

DERIVATIVE PRODUCT TYPES AND RISK EXPOSURES

The majority of the Bank's derivative contracts are OTC transactions that are bilaterally negotiated between the Bank and the counterparty to the contract. The remainder are exchange-traded contracts transacted through organized and regulated exchanges and consist primarily of certain options and futures.

The Bank's derivative transactions relate to trading and non-trading activities. The purpose of derivatives held for non-trading activities is primarily for managing interest rate, foreign exchange, and equity risk related to the Bank's funding, lending, investment activities, and other asset/liability management activities. The Bank's risk management strategy for these risks is discussed in shaded sections of the ‘Managing Risk' section of the MD&A. The Bank also enters into derivative transactions to economically hedge certain exposures that do not otherwise qualify for hedge accounting, or where hedge accounting is not considered feasible.

 

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Where hedge accounting is applied, only a specific or a combination of risk components are hedged, including benchmark interest rate, foreign exchange rate, and equity price components. All these risk components are observable in the relevant market environment and the change in the fair value or the variability in cash flows attributable to these risk components can be reliably measured for hedged items.

Where the derivatives are in hedge relationships, the main sources of ineffectiveness can be attributed to differences between hedging instruments and hedged items:

 

 

Differences in fixed rates, when contractual coupons of the fixed rate hedged items are designated;

 

Differences in the discounting factors, when hedging derivatives are collateralized and discounted using Overnight Indexed Swaps (OIS) curves, which are not applied to the fixed rate hedged items;

 

CRVA on the hedging derivatives; and

 

Mismatch in critical terms such as tenor and timing of cash flows between hedging instruments and hedged items.

To mitigate a portion of the ineffectiveness, the Bank designates the benchmark risk component of contractual cash flows of hedged items and executes hedging derivatives with high quality counterparties. The majority of the Bank's hedging derivatives are collateralized.

Interest Rate Derivatives

Interest rate swaps are OTC contracts in which two counterparties agree to exchange cash flows over a period of time based on rates applied to a specified notional amount. A typical interest rate swap would require one counterparty to pay a fixed market interest rate in exchange for a variable market interest rate determined from time to time, with both calculated on a specified notional amount. No exchange of principal amount takes place. Certain interest rate swaps are transacted and settled through a clearing house which acts as a central counterparty.

Forward rate agreements are OTC contracts that effectively fix a future interest rate for a period of time. A typical forward rate agreement provides that at a pre-determined future date, a cash settlement will be made between the counterparties based upon the difference between a contracted rate and a market rate to be determined in the future, calculated on a specified notional amount. No exchange of principal amount takes place.

Interest rate options are contracts in which one party (the purchaser of an option) acquires from another party (the writer of an option), in exchange for a premium, the right, but not the obligation, either to buy or sell, on a specified future date or series of future dates or within a specified time, a specified financial instrument at a contracted price. The underlying financial instrument will have a market price which varies in response to changes in interest rates. In managing the Bank's interest rate exposure, the Bank acts as both a writer and purchaser of these options. Options are transacted both OTC and through exchanges. Interest rate futures are standardized contracts transacted on an exchange. They are based upon an agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of a financial instrument on a specified future date, at a contracted price. These contracts differ from forward rate agreements in that they are in standard amounts with standard settlement dates and are transacted on an exchange.

The Bank uses interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to benchmark interest rate risk by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of existing and/or forecasted assets and liabilities, including funding and investment activities. These swaps are designated in either fair value hedge against fixed rate asset/liability or cash flow hedge against floating rate asset/liability. For fair value hedges, the Bank assesses and measures the hedge effectiveness based on the change in the fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument relative to the change in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to benchmark interest rate risk. For cash flow hedges, the Bank uses the hypothetical derivative having terms that identically match the critical terms of the hedged item as the proxy for measuring the change in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item.

Foreign Exchange Derivatives

Foreign exchange forwards are OTC contracts in which one counterparty contracts with another to exchange a specified amount of one currency for a specified amount of a second currency, at a future date or range of dates.

Swap contracts comprise foreign exchange swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps. Foreign exchange swaps are transactions in which a foreign currency is simultaneously purchased in the spot market and sold in the forward market, or vice-versa. Cross-currency interest rate swaps are transactions in which counterparties exchange principal and interest cash flows in different currencies over a period of time. These contracts are used to manage currency and/or interest rate exposures.

Foreign exchange futures contracts are similar to foreign exchange forward contracts but differ in that they are in standard currency amounts with standard settlement dates and are transacted on an exchange.

Where hedge accounting is applied, the Bank assesses and measures the hedge effectiveness based on the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument relative to translation gains and losses of net investment in foreign operations or the change in cash flows of the foreign currency denominated asset/liability attributable to foreign exchange risk, using the hypothetical derivative method.

The Bank uses non-derivative instruments such as foreign currency deposit liabilities and derivative instruments such as cross-currency swaps and foreign exchange forwards to hedge its foreign currency exposure. These hedging instruments are designated in either net investment hedges or cash flow hedges.

Credit Derivatives

The Bank uses credit derivatives such as credit default swaps (CDS) and total return swaps in managing risks of the Bank's corporate loan portfolio and other cash instruments. Credit risk is the risk of loss if a borrower or counterparty in a transaction fails to meet its agreed payment obligations. The Bank uses credit derivatives to mitigate industry concentration and borrower-specific exposure as part of the Bank's portfolio risk management techniques. The credit, legal, and other risks associated with these transactions are controlled through well established procedures. The Bank's policy is to enter into these transactions with investment grade financial institutions. Credit risk to these counterparties is managed through the same approval, limit, and monitoring processes that is used for all counterparties to which the Bank has credit exposure.

Credit derivatives are OTC contracts designed to transfer the credit risk in an underlying financial instrument (usually termed as a reference asset) from one counterparty to another. The most common credit derivatives are CDS (referred to as option contracts) and total return swaps (referred to as swap contracts). In option contracts, an option purchaser acquires credit protection on a reference asset or group of assets from an option writer in exchange for a premium. The option purchaser may pay the agreed premium at inception or over a period of time. The credit protection compensates the option purchaser for deterioration in value of the reference asset or group of assets upon the occurrence of certain credit events such as bankruptcy, or changes in specified credit rating or credit index. Settlement may be cash based or physical, requiring the delivery of the reference asset to the option writer. In swap contracts, one counterparty agrees to pay or receive from the other cash amounts based on changes in the value of a reference asset or group of assets, including any returns such as interest earned on these assets in exchange for amounts that are based on prevailing market funding rates. These cash settlements are made regardless of whether there is a credit event.

 

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Other Derivatives

The Bank also transacts in equity and commodity derivatives in both the exchange and OTC markets.

Equity swaps are OTC contracts in which one counterparty agrees to pay, or receive from the other, cash amounts based on changes in the value of a stock index, a basket of stocks or a single stock. These contracts sometimes include a payment in respect of dividends.

Equity options give the purchaser of the option, for a premium, the right, but not the obligation, to buy from or sell to the writer of an option, an underlying stock index, basket of stocks or single stock at a contracted price. Options are transacted both OTC and through exchanges.

Equity index futures are standardized contracts transacted on an exchange. They are based on an agreement to pay or receive a cash amount based on the difference between the contracted price level of an underlying stock index and its corresponding market price level at a specified future date. There is no actual delivery of stocks that comprise the underlying index. These contracts are in standard amounts with standard settlement dates.

Commodity contracts include commodity forwards, futures, swaps, and options, such as precious metals and energy-related products in both OTC and exchange markets.

Where hedge accounting is applied, the Bank uses equity forwards and total return swaps to hedge its exposure to equity price risk. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. The Bank assesses and measures the hedge effectiveness based on the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument relative to the change in the cash flows of the hedged item attributable to movement in equity price, using the hypothetical derivative method.

 

Fair Value of Derivatives                               
(millions of Canadian dollars)   October 31, 2018      October 31, 2017  
   

Fair value as at

balance sheet date

    

Fair value as at

balance sheet date

 
     Positive      Negative      Positive      Negative  

Derivatives held or issued for trading purposes

          

Interest rate contracts

          

Futures

  $      $      $ 1    $  

Forward rate agreements

    37      39      69      72

Swaps

    9,931      7,229      13,861      11,120

Options written

           566             326

Options purchased

    516             358       

Total interest rate contracts

    10,484      7,834      14,289      11,518

Foreign exchange contracts

          

Futures

                          

Forward contracts

    17,638      15,943      16,461      14,589

Swaps

                          

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

    18,489      15,692      16,621      15,619

Options written

           543             310

Options purchased

    486             330       

Total foreign exchange contracts

    36,613      32,178      33,412      30,518

Credit derivative contracts

          

Credit default swaps – protection purchased

           230             250

Credit default swaps – protection sold

    9      1      34      1

Total credit derivative contracts

    9      231      34      251

Other contracts

          

Equity contracts

    2,537      1,362      534      2,093

Commodity contracts

    1,291      837      778      634

Total other contracts

    3,828      2,199      1,312      2,727

Fair value – trading

    50,934      42,442      49,047      45,014

Derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes

          

Interest rate contracts

          

Forward rate agreements

    2             1       

Swaps

    1,893      1,898      1,023      1,296

Options written

           1             1

Options purchased

    19             32       

Total interest rate contracts

    1,914      1,899      1,056      1,297

Foreign exchange contracts

          

Forward contracts

    333      327      647      639

Swaps

                          

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

    2,729      2,413      3,768      2,452

Total foreign exchange contracts

    3,062      2,740      4,415      3,091

Credit derivative contracts

          

Credit default swaps – protection purchased

           155             105

Total credit derivative contracts

           155             105

Other contracts

          

Equity contracts

    1,086      1,034      1,677      1,707

Total other contracts

    1,086      1,034      1,677      1,707

Fair value – non-trading

    6,062      5,828      7,148      6,200

Total fair value

  $     56,996    $     48,270    $     56,195    $     51,214

 

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The following table distinguishes derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes between those that have been designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships and those which have not been designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships as at October 31.

 

Fair Value of Non-Trading Derivatives1,2

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                                                                            As at
                                                                    October 31, 2018
    Derivative Assets     Derivative Liabilities
   

Derivatives in

qualifying

hedging

relationships

 

 

 

   



Derivatives
not in
qualifying
hedging
relationships
 
 
 
 
     

Derivatives in

qualifying

hedging

relationships

 

 

 

   



Derivatives
not in
qualifying
hedging
relationships
 
 
 
 
 
     
Fair
value
 
   
Cash
flow
 
   
Net
investment
 
    Total    
Fair
value
 
   
Cash
flow
 
   
Net
investment
 
    Total

Derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes

                   

Interest rate contracts

  $ 1,050     $ (62   $ 4   $ 922     $ 1,914   $ 858     $ 187     $     $ 854     $ 1,899

Foreign exchange contracts

          2,948     4     110     3,062           2,399     314     27     2,740

Credit derivative contracts

                                                    155     155

Other contracts

          594           492     1,086                       1,034     1,034

Fair value – non-trading

  $     1,050     $     3,480     $     8   $     1,524     $     6,062   $     858     $     2,586     $     314   $     2,070     $     5,828
                                                                      October 31, 2017

Derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes

                   

Interest rate contracts

  $ 494     $ (250   $     $ 812     $ 1,056   $ 56   $ 777   $ 12   $ 452   $ 1,297

Foreign exchange contracts

          4,376     2     37     4,415           2,733     316     42     3,091

Credit derivative contracts

                                                    105     105

Other contracts

          760           917     1,677           5           1,702     1,707

Fair value – non-trading

  $ 494     $ 4,886     $ 2   $ 1,766     $ 7,148   $ 56   $ 3,515   $ 328   $ 2,301   $ 6,200

 

1 

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

2 

Certain derivatives assets qualify to be offset with certain derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 6 for further details.

Fair Value Hedges

The following table presents the effects of fair value hedges on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Fair Value Hedges

                                               

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                            For the year ended or as at October 31, 2018  
     



Change in
value of hedged
items for
ineffectiveness
measurement
 
 
 
 
 
   



Change in fair
value of hedging
instruments for
ineffectiveness
measurement
 
 
 
 
 
   
Hedge
ineffectiveness
 
 
   


Carrying
amounts
for hedged
items
 
 
 
 
   



Accumulated
amount of fair
value hedge
adjustments
on hedged items
 
 
 
 
 
   




Accumulated
amount of fair
value hedge
adjustments on
de-designated
hedged items
 
 
 
 
 
 

Assets1

           

Interest rate risk

           

Debt securities at amortized cost

  $ (501   $ 507   $ 6   $ 30,032     $ (618   $  

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

    (1,874     1,869     (5     86,804       (2,699     (172

Loans

    (792     792           45,157       (726     (8

Total assets

        (3,167     3,168     1     161,993       (4,043     (180
           

Liabilities1

           

Interest rate risk

           

Deposits

    2,182     (2,179     3     93,150     (2,301     (4

Securitization liabilities at amortized cost

    71     (73     (2     4,960     (52      

Subordinated notes and debentures

    112     (112           4,027     (230     (143

Total liabilities

    2,365         (2,364     1         102,137         (2,583         (147

Total

  $ (802   $ 804   $ 2                        
           

Total for the year ended October 31, 2017

  $ (933   $ 914   $     (19      

Total for the year ended October 31, 2016

    (4     23     19                        

 

1 

The Bank has portfolios of fixed rate financial assets and liabilities whereby the notional amount changes frequently due to originations, issuances, maturities and prepayments. The interest rate risk hedges on these portfolios are rebalanced dynamically.

 

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Cash Flow Hedges and Net Investment Hedges

The following table presents the effects of cash flow hedges and net investment hedges on the Bank's Consolidated Statement of Income and the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 

Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges                                     
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the year ended October 31, 2018  
     

Change in value

of hedged items for

ineffectiveness

measurement

   

Change in fair

value of hedging

instruments for

ineffectiveness

measurement

   

Hedge

ineffectiveness

   

Hedging

gains (losses)

recognized in other

comprehensive

income1

   

Amount reclassified

from accumulated

other comprehensive

income (loss)

to earnings1

   

Net change

in other

comprehensive

income (loss)1

 

Cash flow hedges2 

            

Interest rate risk

            

Assets3 

   $     2,744   $ (2,747   $ (3   $ (2,687   $ 382      $ (3,069

Liabilities3 

     (159         160     1     159        (47 )       206  

Foreign exchange risk4,5

            

Assets6 

     (121     121             269        462            (193

Liabilities6 

     (328     328           93        (156 )       249   

Equity price risk

            

Liabilities

     (66     66           66        97        (31 )  

Total cash flow hedges

   $     2,070     $     (2,072   $     (2   $     (2,100   $ 738     $     (2,838

Total for the year ended October 31, 2017

       $ (2   $ (2,229   $     1,077    

Total for the year ended October 31, 2016

                     (11     1,448        1,285          

 

Net investment hedges

   $ 392   $ (392   $     –     $ (392 )     $     $ (392 )  

Total for the year ended October 31, 2017

       $     $     890      $ (8 )    

Total for the year ended October 31, 2016

                           36                 

 

1 

Effects on other comprehensive income are presented on a pre-tax basis.

2 

During the years ended October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, there were no instances where forecasted hedged transactions failed to occur.

3 

Assets and liabilities include forecasted interest cash flows on loans, deposits, and securitization liabilities.

4 

For non-derivative instruments designated as hedging foreign exchange risk, fair value change is measured as the gains and losses due to spot foreign exchange movements.

5 

Cross-currency swaps may be used to hedge foreign exchange risk or a combination of interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk in a single hedging relationship. These hedges are disclosed in the above risk category (foreign exchange risk).

6 

Assets and liabilities include principal and interest cash flows on foreign denominated securities, loans, deposits, other liabilities, and subordinated notes and debentures.

 

Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)1,2  
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the year ended October 31, 2018  
     

Accumulated other

comprehensive

income (loss)

at beginning of year

   

Net changes in other

comprehensive

income (loss)

   

Accumulated other

comprehensive

income (loss)

at end of year

   

Accumulated other

comprehensive

income (loss) on

designated hedges

   

Accumulated other

comprehensive

income (loss) on

de-designated hedges

 

Cash flow hedges

          

Interest rate risk

          

Assets

   $ (533 )     $ (3,069   $ (3,602   $ (2,420   $ (1,182

Liabilities

     (260 )       206     (54     175         (229

Foreign exchange risk

          

Assets

         (243         (193         (436         (436      

Liabilities

     434       249     683     683      

Equity price risk

     51       (31     20     20      

Total cash flow hedges

   $ (551 )     $ (2,838   $ (3,389   $ (1,978   $ (1,411

Net investment hedges

          

Foreign translation risk

   $ (5,297   $ (392   $ (5,689   $ (5,689   $  

 

1 

The Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is presented on a pre-tax basis.

2 

Excludes the Bank's equity in the AOCI of an investment in TD Ameritrade.

The following table indicates the periods when hedged cash flows in designated cash flow hedge accounting relationships are expected to occur as at October 31, 2017.

 

Hedged Cash Flows                                       
(millions of Canadian dollars)    As at  
     October 31, 2017  
     

Within

1 year

    

Over 1 year

to 3 years

   

Over 3 year

to 5 years

   

Over 5 year

to 10 years

   

Over

10 years

     Total  

Cash flow hedges

              

Cash inflows

   $     15,674    $     18,375   $     9,856   $     3,048   $     85    $     47,038

Cash outflows

     (18,249      (20,458     (14,388     (6,831            (59,926

Net cash flows

   $ (2,575    $ (2,083   $ (4,532   $ (3,783   $ 85    $ (12,888

 

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NOTIONAL AMOUNTS

The notional amounts are not recorded as assets or liabilities as they represent the face amount of the contract to which a rate or price is applied to determine the amount of cash flows to be exchanged. Notional amounts do not represent the potential gain or loss associated with the market risk nor indicative of the credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments.

The following table discloses the notional amount of over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives.

 

Over-the-Counter and Exchange-Traded Derivatives

 

                                            

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at
    

October 31

2018

 

    

October 31

2017

 

     Trading         
     Over-the-Counter1                  
     

Clearing

house2 

    

Non

clearing

house

     Exchange-
traded
     Total      Non- trading3      Total      Total  

Notional

                                            

Interest rate contracts

                    

Futures

   $      $      $ 575,825    $ 575,825    $      $ 575,825    $ 445,848

Forward rate agreements

     919,623         51,056                970,679      225         970,904      528,945

Swaps

     7,580,152         444,065                8,024,217      1,418,487         9,442,704      7,377,368

Options written

            79,649         121,246      200,895      53         200,948      108,135

Options purchased

            70,201         154,683      224,884      2,891         227,775      126,785

Total interest rate contracts

     8,499,775         644,971         851,754      9,996,500      1,421,656         11,418,156      8,587,081

Foreign exchange contracts

                    

Futures

                   24      24             24      3

Forward contracts

            1,796,542                1,796,542      29,140         1,825,682      1,484,952

Swaps

            6                6             6       

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

            688,980                688,980      96,966         785,946      674,533

Options written

            34,090                34,090             34,090      22,272

Options purchased

            32,655                32,655             32,655      22,713

Total foreign exchange contracts

            2,552,273         24      2,552,297      126,106         2,678,403      2,204,473

Credit derivative contracts

                    

Credit default swaps – protection purchased

     9,665         202                9,867      2,745         12,612      12,227

Credit default swaps – protection sold

     987         135                1,122             1,122      1,694

Total credit derivative contracts

     10,652         337                10,989      2,745         13,734      13,921

Other contracts

                    

Equity contracts

            57,736         57,161      114,897      30,430         145,327      142,404

Commodity contracts

     150         33,161         39,882      73,193             73,193      47,798

Total other contracts

     150         90,897         97,043      188,090      30,430         218,520      190,202

Total

   $     8,510,577       $     3,288,478       $     948,821    $     12,747,876    $     1,580,937       $     14,328,813    $     10,995,677

 

1

Collateral held under a Credit Support Annex to help reduce counterparty credit risk is in the form of high quality and liquid assets such as cash and high quality government securities. Acceptable collateral is governed by the Collateralized Trading Policy.

2 

Derivatives executed through a central clearing house reduces settlement risk due to the ability to net settle offsetting positions for capital purposes and therefore receive preferential capital treatment compared to those settled with non-central clearing house counterparties.

3 

Includes $1,244 billion of over-the-counter derivatives that are transacted with clearing houses (October 31, 2017 – $1,173 billion) and $337 billion of over-the-counter derivatives that are transacted with non-clearing houses (October 31, 2017 – $310 billion) as at October 31, 2018. There were no exchange-traded derivatives both as at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017.

The following table distinguishes the notional amount of derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes between those that have been designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships and those which have not been designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships.

 

Notional of Non-Trading Derivatives

 

                          

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at October 31, 2018
     Derivatives in qualifying hedging relationships      
Derivatives held or issued for hedging (non-trading) purposes   

Fair

value 

    

Cash

flow1

     Net
investment1
     Derivatives not
in qualifying
hedging relationships 
     Total  

Interest rate contracts

   $ 282,718       $ 214,969       $ 1,646    $ 922,323       $ 1,421,656

Foreign exchange contracts

            113,183         1,249      11,674         126,106

Credit derivative contracts

                          2,745         2,745

Other contracts

            2,058                28,372         30,430

Total notional non-trading

   $     282,718       $     330,210       $     2,895    $     965,114       $     1,580,937

 

1 

Certain cross-currency swaps are executed using multiple derivatives, including interest rate swaps. These derivatives are used to hedge foreign exchange rate risk in cash flow hedges and net investment hedges.

 

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The following table discloses the notional principal amount of over-the-counter derivatives and exchange-traded derivatives based on their contractual terms to maturity.

 

Derivatives by Term-to-Maturity

 

                          

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                                         As at
                               

October 31

2018


    

October 31

2017


     Remaining term-to-maturity         

Notional Principal

    

Within

1 year


    

Over 1 year

to 5 years

  

  

    

Over

5 years


  

 

Total

  

 

Total

Interest rate contracts

              

Futures

   $ 455,257    $ 120,528       $ 40    $ 575,825    $ 445,848

Forward rate agreements

     689,173      281,731                970,904      528,945

Swaps

     4,010,167      4,155,482         1,277,055      9,442,704      7,377,368

Options written

     159,621      33,151         8,176      200,948      108,135

Options purchased

     184,334      35,811         7,630      227,775      126,785

Total interest rate contracts

     5,498,552      4,626,703         1,292,901      11,418,156      8,587,081

Foreign exchange contracts

              

Futures

     24                    24      3

Forward contracts

     1,772,289      49,765         3,628      1,825,682      1,484,952

Swaps

     6                    6       

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     196,829      437,096         152,021      785,946      674,533

Options written

     28,443      5,647                34,090      22,272

Options purchased

     27,241      5,414                32,655      22,713

Total foreign exchange contracts

     2,024,832      497,922         155,649      2,678,403      2,204,473

Credit derivative contracts

              

Credit default swaps – protection purchased

     1,289      4,466         6,857      12,612      12,227

Credit default swaps – protection sold

     41      663         418      1,122      1,694

Total credit derivative contracts

     1,330      5,129         7,275      13,734      13,921

Other contracts

              

Equity contracts

     106,905      37,652         770      145,327      142,404

Commodity contracts

     61,563      11,284         346      73,193      47,798

Total other contracts

     168,468      48,936         1,116      218,520      190,202

Total

   $     7,693,182    $     5,178,690       $     1,456,941    $     14,328,813    $     10,995,677

 

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The following table discloses the notional amount and average price of derivative instruments designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships.

 

Hedging Instruments by Term-to-Maturity  
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)                            As at  
                     October 31, 2018  
Notional   

Within

1 year

    

Over 1 year

to 5 years

    

Over 5

years

    

Total

 

Interest rate risk

           

Interest rate swaps

           

Notional – pay fixed

   $ 38,837    $ 57,774    $ 84,933    $ 181,544

Average fixed interest rate %

     1.62      2.09        1.92   

Notional – received fixed

     36,872      63,997      111,144      212,013

Average fixed interest rate %

     1.83      2.15      2.12         

Total notional – interest rate risk

     75,709      121,771      196,077      393,557

Foreign exchange risk1 

           

Forward contracts

           

Notional – USD/CAD

     1,329      281             1,610

Average FX forward rate

     1.26      1.27      n/a     

Notional – EUR/CAD

     4,169      11,211      1,903      17,283

Average FX forward rate

     1.54      1.59      1.73   

Notional – other

     1,249                    1,249

Cross-currency swaps2,3

           

Notional – USD/CAD

     10,868      36,298      2,321      49,487

Average FX rate

     1.24      1.28      1.32   

Notional – EUR/CAD

            13,694      3,355      17,049

Average FX rate

     n/a        1.50      1.47   

Notional – GBP/CAD

     673      3,281             3,954

Average FX rate

     2.02      1.71      n/a     

Notional – other currency pairs4

     12,626      10,838      335      23,799

Total notional – foreign exchange risk

     30,914      75,603      7,914      114,431

Equity Price Risk

           

Notional – equity forward contracts

     2,058                    2,058

Total notional

   $     108,681    $     197,374    $     203,991    $     510,046

 

1

Foreign currency denominated deposit liabilities are also used to hedge foreign exchange risk. As at October 31, 2018, the carrying value of these non-derivative hedging instruments was $15.3 billion designated under net investment hedges.

2 

Cross-currency swaps may be used to hedge foreign exchange risk or a combination of interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk in a single hedge relationship. Both these types of hedges are disclosed under the Foreign exchange risk as the risk category.

3 

Certain cross-currency swaps are executed using multiple derivatives, including interest rate swaps. The notional amount of these interest rate swaps, excluded from the above, is $105.8 billion as at October 31, 2018.

4 

Includes derivatives executed to manage non-trading foreign currency exposures, when more than one currency is involved prior to hedging to the Canadian dollar, when the functional currency of the entity is not the Canadian dollar, or when the currency pair is not a significant exposure for the Bank.

DERIVATIVE-RELATED RISKS

Market Risk

Derivatives, in the absence of any compensating upfront cash payments, generally have no market value at inception. They obtain value, positive or negative, as relevant interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity, commodity or credit prices or indices change, such that the previously contracted terms of the derivative transactions have become more or less favourable than what can be negotiated under current market conditions for contracts with the same terms and the same remaining period to expiry.

The potential for derivatives to increase or decrease in value as a result of the foregoing factors is generally referred to as market risk. This market risk is managed by senior officers responsible for the Bank's trading and non-trading businesses and is monitored independently by the Bank's Risk Management group.

Credit Risk

Credit risk on derivatives, also known as counterparty credit risk, is the risk of a financial loss occurring as a result of the failure of a counterparty to meet its obligation to the Bank. The Capital Markets Risk Management group is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with credit policies established by the Bank for the management of derivative credit exposures.

Derivative-related credit risks are subject to the same credit approval, limit and monitoring standards that are used for managing other transactions that create credit exposure. This includes evaluating the creditworthiness of counterparties, and managing the size, diversification and maturity structure of the portfolios. The Bank actively engages in risk mitigation strategies through the use of multi-product derivative master netting agreements, collateral and other risk mitigation techniques. Master netting agreements reduce risk to the Bank by allowing the Bank to close out and net transactions with counterparties subject to such agreements upon the occurrence of certain events. The effect of these master netting agreements is shown in the following table. Also shown in this table, is the current replacement cost, which is the positive fair value of all outstanding derivatives. The credit equivalent amount is the sum of the current replacement cost and the potential future exposure, which is calculated by applying factors supplied by OSFI to the notional principal amount of the derivatives. The risk-weighted amount is determined by applying standard measures of counterparty credit risk to the credit equivalent amount.

 

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Credit Exposure of Derivatives

 

                 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

                   As at   
    October 31, 2018      October 31, 2017   
     

Current

replacement

cost

  

  

  

    

Credit
equivalent
amount
 
 
    

Risk-
weighted
amount

 
    

Current
replacement
cost
 
 
 
    

Credit
equivalent
amount
 
 
    

Risk-
weighted

amount


   

  

Interest rate contracts

                

Forward rate agreements

  $ 21      $ 56    $ 15    $ 22      $ 202    $ 86  

Swaps

    11,630        15,557      4,193      13,516        17,710      6,493  

Options purchased

    508        776      299      370        433      167  

Total interest rate contracts

    12,159        16,389      4,507      13,908        18,345      6,746  

Foreign exchange contracts

                

Forward contracts

    17,605        35,543      4,247      16,816        32,408      4,156  

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

    21,218        40,942      7,012      20,388        37,415      7,041  

Options purchased

    486        1,029      212      330        685      153  

Total foreign exchange contracts

    39,309        77,514      11,471      37,534        70,508      11,350  

Other contracts

                

Credit derivatives

    3        358      145      5        360      148  

Equity contracts

    3,043        7,383      920      1,553        5,152      952  

Commodity contracts

    1,101        2,546      514      645        1,779      371  

Total other contracts

    4,147        10,287      1,579      2,203        7,291      1,471  

Total derivatives

    55,615        104,190      17,557      53,645        96,144      19,567  

Less: impact of master netting agreements

    34,205        54,039      11,464      36,522        54,970      13,606  

Total derivatives after netting

    21,410        50,151      6,093      17,123        41,174      5,961  

Less: impact of collateral

    8,884        9,602      1,173      6,889        7,672      1,141  

Net derivatives

    12,526        40,549      4,920      10,234        33,502      4,820  

Qualifying Central Counterparty (QCCP) Contracts

    155        14,332      2,058      1,566        16,322      1,864  

Total

  $     12,681      $ 54,881    $ 6,978    $ 11,800      $ 49,824    $ 6,684  

 

Current Replacement Cost of Derivatives

 

                                                     

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

 

                       As at
    Canada1         United States1         Other international1         Total

By sector

   

October 31

2018

 

    

October 31

2017

 

    

October 31

2018

 

    

October 31

2017

 

    

October 31

2018


    

October 31

2017


    

October 31

2018


    

October 31

2017


Financial

  $     29,608    $ 32,494    $ 930    $ 2,355    $ 7,104    $ 5,159    $ 37,642    $ 40,008

Government

    9,737      7,031      102      16      4,704      3,420      14,543      10,467

Other

    1,995      1,811      359      433      1,076      926      3,430      3,170

Current replacement cost

  $ 41,340    $ 41,336    $ 1,391    $ 2,804    $ 12,884    $ 9,505    $ 55,615    $ 53,645

Less: impact of master netting agreements and collateral

                                                          43,089      43,411

Total current replacement cost

 

                                       $ 12,526    $ 10,234

 

By location of risk2 

   

October 31

2018


    

October 31

2017


    

October 31

2018

% mix


   

October 31

2017

% mix


Canada

  $ 3,898    $ 3,749      31.1  %      36.6  % 

United States

    4,887      3,312      39.0     32.4

Other international

         

United Kingdom

    487      712      3.9     7.0

Europe – other

    2,183      1,671      17.4     16.3

Other

    1,071      790      8.6     7.7

Total Other international

    3,741      3,173      29.9     31.0

Total current replacement cost

  $ 12,526    $ 10,234      100.0  %      100.0  % 

 

1 

Based on geographic location of unit responsible for recording revenue.

2 

After impact of master netting agreements and collateral.

Certain of the Bank's derivative contracts are governed by master derivative agreements having provisions that may permit the Bank's counterparties to require, upon the occurrence of a certain contingent event: (1) the posting of collateral or other acceptable remedy such as assignment of the affected contracts to an acceptable counterparty; or (2) settlement of outstanding derivative contracts. Most often, these contingent events are in the form of a downgrade of the senior debt rating of the Bank, either as counterparty or as guarantor of one of the Bank's subsidiaries. At October 31, 2018, the aggregate net liability position of those contracts would require: (1) the posting of collateral or other acceptable remedy totalling $300 million (October 31, 2017 – $193 million) in the event of a one-notch or two-notch downgrade in the Bank's senior debt rating; and (2) funding totalling $10 million (October 31, 2017 – $26 million) following the termination and settlement of outstanding derivative contracts in the event of a one-notch or two-notch downgrade in the Bank's senior debt rating.

 

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Certain of the Bank's derivative contracts are governed by master derivative agreements having credit support provisions that permit the Bank's counterparties to call for collateral depending on the net mark-to-market exposure position of all derivative contracts governed by that master derivative agreement. Some of these agreements may permit the Bank's counterparties to require, upon the downgrade of the credit rating of the Bank, to post additional collateral. As at October 31, 2018, the fair value of all derivative instruments with credit risk related contingent features in a net liability position was $8 billion (October 31, 2017 – $9 billion). The Bank has posted $10 billion (October 31, 2017 – $13 billion) of collateral for this exposure in the normal course of business. As at October 31, 2018, the impact of a one-notch downgrade in the Bank's credit rating would require the Bank to post an additional $38 million (October 31, 2017 – $121 million) of collateral to that posted in the normal course of business. A two-notch down grade in the Bank's credit rating would require the Bank to post an additional $44 million (October 31, 2017 – $156 million) of collateral to that posted in the normal course of business.

 

NOTE 12:  INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

INVESTMENT IN TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CORPORATION

The Bank has significant influence over TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (TD Ameritrade) and accounts for its investment in TD Ameritrade using the equity method. The Bank's equity share in TD Ameritrade's earnings, excluding dividends, is reported on a one-month lag basis. The Bank takes into account changes in the subsequent period that would significantly affect the results.

As at October 31, 2018, the Bank's reported investment in TD Ameritrade was 41.61% (October 31, 2017 – 41.27%) of the outstanding shares of TD Ameritrade with a fair value of $16 billion (US$12 billion) (October 31, 2017 – $15 billion (US$12 billion)) based on the closing price of US$51.72 (October 31, 2017 – US$49.99) on the New York Stock Exchange.

During the year ended October 31, 2018, TD Ameritrade repurchased 5.5 million shares (for the year ended October 31, 2017 – nil million shares). Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement in relation to the Bank's equity investment in TD Ameritrade, if stock repurchases by TD Ameritrade cause the Bank's ownership percentage to exceed 45%, the Bank is required to use reasonable efforts to sell or dispose of such excess stock, subject to the Bank's commercial judgment as to the optimal timing, amount, and method of sales with a view to maximizing proceeds from such sales. However, in the event that stock repurchases by TD Ameritrade cause the Bank's ownership percentage to exceed 45%, the Bank has no absolute obligation to reduce its ownership percentage to 45%. In addition, stock repurchases by TD Ameritrade cannot result in the Bank's ownership percentage exceeding 47%.

In connection with TD Ameritrade's acquisition of Scottrade Financial Services, Inc. (Scottrade) on September 18, 2017, TD Ameritrade issued 38.8 million shares, of which the Bank purchased 11.1 million pursuant to its pre-emptive rights. The Bank purchased the shares at a price of US$36.12. As a result of the share issuance, the Bank's common stock ownership percentage in TD Ameritrade decreased and the Bank realized a dilution gain of $204 million recorded in Other Income on the Consolidated Statement of Income. Refer to Note 13 for a discussion on the acquisition of Scottrade Bank.

Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement in relation to the Bank's equity investment in TD Ameritrade, the Bank has the right to designate five of twelve members of TD Ameritrade's Board of Directors. The Bank's designated directors currently include the Bank's Group President and Chief Executive Officer and four independent directors of TD or TD's U.S. subsidiaries.

TD Ameritrade has no significant contingent liabilities to which the Bank is exposed. During the years ended October 31, 2018, and October 31, 2017, TD Ameritrade did not experience any significant restrictions to transfer funds in the form of cash dividends, or repayment of loans or advances.

The condensed financial statements of TD Ameritrade, based on its consolidated financial statements, are included in the following tables.

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets1     

(millions of Canadian dollars)

             As at
     

September 30

2018


    

September 30

2017


Assets

    

Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations

  $ 1,809    $ 1,721

Receivables from clients, net

    29,773      22,127

Other assets, net

    17,811      25,985

Total assets

  $ 49,393    $ 49,833

Liabilities

    

Payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations

  $ 3,923    $ 3,230

Payable to clients

    30,126      32,391

Other liabilities

    4,809      4,862

Total liabilities

    38,858      40,483

Stockholders' equity2

    10,535      9,350

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 49,393    $ 49,833

 

1 

Customers' securities are reported on a settlement date basis whereas the Bank reports customers' securities on a trade date basis.

2

The difference between the carrying value of the Bank's investment in TD Ameritrade and the Bank's share of TD Ameritrade's stockholders' equity is comprised of goodwill, other intangibles, and the cumulative translation adjustment.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 66  


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income                          

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

    For the years ended September 30
      2018      2017      2016

Revenues

       

Net interest revenue

  $     1,635    $ 903    $ 789

Fee-based and other revenue

    5,365      3,923      3,623

Total revenues

    7,000      4,826      4,412

Operating expenses

       

Employee compensation and benefits

    1,992      1,260      1,111

Other

    2,434      1,639      1,553

Total operating expenses

    4,426      2,899      2,664

Other expense (income)

    142      95      70

Pre-tax income

    2,432      1,832      1,678

Provision for income taxes

    535      686      563

Net income1,2

  $ 1,897    $ 1,146    $ 1,115

Earnings per share – basic (Canadian dollars)

  $ 3.34    $ 2.17    $ 2.10

Earnings per share – diluted (Canadian dollars)

    3.32      2.16      2.09

 

1 

The Bank's equity share of net income of TD Ameritrade is based on the published consolidated financial statements of TD Ameritrade after converting into Canadian dollars and is subject to adjustments relating to the amortization of certain intangibles.

2 

The Bank's equity share in TD Ameritrade earnings for the year ended October 31, 2018 includes a net favourable adjustment of $41 million (US$32 million) primarily representing the Bank's share of TD Ameritrade's remeasurement of its deferred income tax balances as a result of the reduction in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate.

INVESTMENT IN IMMATERIAL ASSOCIATES OR JOINT VENTURES

Except for TD Ameritrade as disclosed above, no associate or joint venture was individually material to the Bank as of October 31, 2018, or October 31, 2017. The carrying amount of the Bank's investment in individually immaterial associates and joint ventures during the period was $3 billion (October 31, 2017 – $3 billion).

Individually immaterial associates and joint ventures consisted predominantly of investments in private funds or partnerships that make equity investments, provide debt financing or support community-based tax-advantaged investments. The investments in these entities generate a return primarily through the realization of U.S. federal and state income tax credits, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, and Historic Tax Credits.

The Bank recorded an impairment loss during the year ended October 31, 2018 of $89 million representing the immediate impact of lower future tax deductions on Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments as a result of the reduction in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate, which was recorded in Other income (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Income. This impairment loss does not include losses taken upon tax credit-related investments including LIHTC on a normal course basis. Refer to Note 25 for further details on the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate tax rate.

 

NOTE 13:  SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS

Acquisition of Scottrade Bank

On September 18, 2017, the Bank acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Scottrade Bank, a federal savings bank wholly-owned by Scottrade, for cash consideration of approximately $1.6 billion (US$1.4 billion). Scottrade Bank merged with TD Bank, N.A. In connection with the acquisition, TD agreed to accept sweep deposits from Scottrade clients, expanding the Bank's existing sweep deposit activities. The acquisition is consistent with the Bank's U.S. strategy.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under the purchase method. Goodwill of $34 million reflects the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the identifiable net assets. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The results of the acquisition have been consolidated with the Bank's results and are reported in the U.S. Retail segment. For the year ended October 31, 2017, the contribution of Scottrade Bank to the Bank's revenue and net income was not significant nor would it have been significant if the acquisition had occurred as of November 1, 2016.

The following table presents the estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of acquisition.

 

Fair Value of Identifiable Net Assets Acquired         

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     Amount  

Assets acquired

  

Cash and due from banks

   $ 750

Securities

     14,474

Loans

     5,284

Other assets

     149
       20,657

Less: Liabilities assumed

  

Deposits

     18,992

Other liabilities

     57

Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired

     1,608

Goodwill

     34

Total purchase consideration

   $     1,642

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 67  


NOTE 14:  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The recoverable amount of the Bank's CGUs is determined from internally developed valuation models that consider various factors and assumptions such as forecasted earnings, growth rates, price-earnings multiples, discount rates and terminal multiples. Management is required to use judgment in estimating the recoverable amount of CGUs, and the use of different assumptions and estimates in the calculations could influence the determination of the existence of impairment and the valuation of goodwill. Management believes that the assumptions and estimates used are reasonable and supportable. Where possible, fair values generated internally are compared to relevant market information. The carrying amounts of the Bank's CGUs are determined by management using risk based capital models to adjust net assets and liabilities by CGU. These models consider various factors including market risk, credit risk and operational risk, including investment capital (comprised of goodwill and other intangibles). Any capital not directly attributable to the CGUs is held within the Corporate segment. As at the date of the last impairment test, the amount of capital was approximately $15.4 billion and primarily related to treasury assets and excess capital managed within the Corporate segment. The Bank's capital oversight committees provide oversight to the Bank's capital allocation methodologies.

Key Assumptions

The recoverable amount of each CGU or group of CGUs has been determined based on its estimated value-in-use. In assessing value-in-use, estimated future cash flows based on the Bank's internal forecast are discounted using an appropriate pre-tax discount rate.

The following were the key assumptions applied in the goodwill impairment testing:

Discount Rate

The pre-tax discount rates used reflect current market assessments of the risks specific to each group of CGUs and are dependent on the risk profile and capital requirements of each group of CGUs.

Terminal Multiple

The earnings included in the goodwill impairment testing for each operating segment were based on the Bank's internal forecast, which projects expected cash flows over the next five years. The pre-tax terminal multiple for the period after the Bank's internal forecast was derived from observable terminal multiples of comparable financial institutions and ranged from 9 times to 14 times.

In considering the sensitivity of the key assumptions discussed above, management determined that a reasonable change in any of the above would not result in the recoverable amount of any of the groups of CGUs to be less than their carrying amount.

Goodwill by Segment

(millions of Canadian dollars)    Canadian
Retail
   

U.S.

Retail2

    Wholesale
Banking
    Total  

Carrying amount of goodwill as at November 1, 2016

   $ 2,337     $ 14,175   $     150   $     16,662

Additions

           34     10     44

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     (34     (516 )             (550

Carrying amount of goodwill as at October 31, 2017

     2,303       13,693     160     16,156

Additions

     82                   82

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     18       280             298

Carrying amount of goodwill as at October 31, 20181

   $ 2,403     $ 13,973   $ 160   $ 16,536
        

Pre-tax discount rates

        

2017

     9.1–10.7  %      10.1–10.5  %      12.2  %   

2018

     9.7–10.7       10.1–11.8       12.2        

 

1

Accumulated impairment as at October 31, 2018, was nil (October 31, 2017 – nil).

2

Goodwill predominantly relates to U.S. personal and commercial banking.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 68  


OTHER INTANGIBLES

The following table presents details of other intangibles as at October 31.

Other Intangibles

(millions of Canadian dollars)    Core deposit
intangibles
    Credit card
related
intangibles
    Internally
generated
software
    Other
software
    Other
intangibles
    Total  

Cost

            

As at November 1, 2016

   $     2,623   $     762   $     2,266   $     387   $     675   $     6,713

Additions

                 576     82     74     732

Disposals

                 (93     (16 )       (58     (167

Fully amortized intangibles

                 (171     (142 )       (110     (423

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     (100     (6     (29     (3 )       (16     (154

As at October 31, 2017

     2,523     756     2,549     308     565     6,701

Additions

                 567     87     14     668

Disposals

                 (82     (2 )             (84

Fully amortized intangibles

                 (275     (89 )             (364

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     52     3     1     (4 )       7     59

As at October 31, 2018

   $ 2,575   $ 759   $ 2,760   $ 300   $ 586   $ 6,980
            

Amortization and impairment

            

As at November 1, 2016

   $ 2,225   $ 356   $ 786   $ 261   $ 446   $ 4,074

Disposals

                 (91     (16 )       (58     (165

Impairment losses

                 1                 1

Amortization charge for the year

     121     90     368     80     44     703

Fully amortized intangibles

                 (171     (142 )       (110     (423

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     (86     (4     (5     (3 )       (9     (107

As at October 31, 2017

     2,260     442     888     180     313     4,083

Disposals

                 (11     (2 )             (13

Impairment losses

                       5           5

Amortization charge for the year

     96     98     423     78       44     739

Fully amortized intangibles

                 (275     (89 )             (364

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     48     2     6     12     3     71

As at October 31, 2018

   $ 2,404   $ 542   $ 1,031   $ 184   $ 360   $ 4,521

Net Book Value:

            

As at October 31, 2017

   $ 263   $ 314   $ 1,661   $ 128   $ 252   $ 2,618

As at October 31, 2018

     171     217     1,729     116     226     2,459

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 69  


NOTE 15:  LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS

The following table presents details of the Bank's land, buildings, equipment, and other depreciable assets as at October 31.

Land, Buildings, Equipment, and Other Depreciable Assets

(millions of Canadian dollars)    Land     Buildings     Computer
equipment
    Furniture,
fixtures,
and other
depreciable
assets
    Leasehold
improvements
    Total  

Cost

            

As at November 1, 2016

   $     1,012   $     3,349   $     859   $     1,320   $     1,858   $     8,398

Additions

           168     153     145     114     580

Disposals

     (2     (19     (21     (30     (31     (103

Fully depreciated assets

           (73     (122     (101     (48     (344

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     (41     (110     (16     (49     (9     (225

As at October 31, 2017

     969     3,315     853     1,285     1,884     8,306

Additions

     2     164     141     134     160     601

Disposals

     (5     (37     (13     (44     (33     (132

Fully depreciated assets

           (90     (143     (69     (57     (359

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     5     26     (9     9     39     70

As at October 31, 2018

   $ 971   $ 3,378   $ 829   $ 1,315   $ 1,993   $ 8,486
            

Accumulated depreciation and impairment/losses

            

As at November 1, 2016

   $     $ 1,147   $ 406   $ 566   $ 797   $ 2,916

Depreciation charge for the year

           132     175     142     154     603

Disposals

           (15     (22     (29     (30     (96

Impairment losses

                                    

Fully depreciated assets

           (73     (122     (101     (48     (344

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

           (40     (4     (26     (16     (86

As at October 31, 2017

           1,151     433     552     857     2,993

Depreciation charge for the year

           120     170     128     158     576

Disposals

           (14     (13     (22     (32     (81

Impairment losses

                                    

Fully depreciated assets

           (90     (143     (69     (57     (359

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

           6     2     16     9     33

As at October 31, 2018

   $     $ 1,173   $ 449   $ 605   $ 935   $ 3,162
            

Net Book Value:

            

As at October 31, 2017

   $ 969   $ 2,164   $ 420   $ 733   $ 1,027   $ 5,313

As at October 31, 2018

     971     2,205     380     710     1,058     5,324

 

NOTE 16:  OTHER ASSETS

Other Assets

(millions of Canadian dollars)            As at  
      October 31
2018
     October 31
2017
 

Accounts receivable and other items

   $ 8,938    $ 7,932

Accrued interest

     2,343      1,945

Current income tax receivable

     1,614      832

Defined benefit asset

     113      13

Insurance-related assets, excluding investments

     1,638      1,536

Prepaid expenses

     950      1,006

Total

   $     15,596    $     13,264

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 70  


NOTE 17:  DEPOSITS

Demand deposits are those for which the Bank does not have the right to require notice prior to withdrawal. These deposits are in general chequing accounts.

Notice deposits are those for which the Bank can legally require notice prior to withdrawal. These deposits are in general savings accounts.

Term deposits are those payable on a fixed date of maturity purchased by customers to earn interest over a fixed period. The terms are from one day to ten years. The deposits are generally term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates, senior debt, and similar instruments. The aggregate amount of term deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more as at October 31, 2018, was $293 billion (October 31, 2017 – $258 billion).

Certain deposit liabilities are classified as Trading deposits on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and accounted for at fair value with the change in fair value recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Deposits                                                                  
(millions of Canadian dollars)   As at  
    By Type         By Country        

October 31

2018

   

October 31

2017

 
     Demand     Notice     Term         Canada     United States     International         Total     Total  

Personal

  $ 13,493   $ 411,087   $ 53,064     $ 218,772   $ 258,834   $ 38     $ 477,644   $ 468,155

Banks1

    7,873     55     8,784       13,080     866     2,766       16,712     25,887

Business and government2

    76,093     130,372     150,618       261,282     93,398     2,403       357,083     338,782

Trading1

                114,704         54,563     39,358     20,783         114,704     79,940

Total

  $   97,459     $   541,514     $   327,170         $   547,697     $   392,456   $   25,990       $   966,143   $   912,764

Non-interest-bearing deposits included above

                   

In domestic offices

                  $ 42,402   $ 39,547

In foreign offices

                    54,488     52,915

Interest-bearing deposits included above

                   

In domestic offices

                    505,295     443,395

In foreign offices

                    362,890     371,728

U.S. federal funds deposited1

                                                            1,068     5,179

Total2,3

                                                          $ 966,143   $ 912,764    
1

Includes deposits and advances with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

2

As at October 31, 2018, includes $36 billion relating to covered bondholders (October 31, 2017 – $29 billion) and $2 billion (October 31, 2017 – $2 billion) due to TD Capital Trust IV.

3

As at October 31, 2018, includes deposits of $548 billion (October 31, 2017 – $522 billion) denominated in U.S. dollars and $55 billion (October 31, 2017 – $44 billion) denominated in other foreign currencies.

 

Term Deposits by Remaining Term-to-Maturity  
(millions of Canadian dollars)   As at  
                                             

October 31

2018

   

October 31

2017

 
     Within
1 year
   

Over

1 year to

2 years

   

Over

2 years to

3 years

   

Over

3 years to

4 years

   

Over
4 years to

5 years

    Over
5 years
    Total     Total  

Personal

  $ 32,928   $ 10,222   $ 9,601   $ 197   $ 78   $ 38   $ 53,064   $ 50,507

Banks

    8,773                       3     8     8,784     18,616

Business and government

    66,492     21,345     31,416     9,605     13,760     8,000     150,618     142,942

Trading

    109,256     1,183     1,122     981     1,157     1,005     114,704     79,940

Total

  $   217,449   $   32,750   $   42,139   $   10,783   $   14,998   $   9,051   $   327,170   $   292,005    

 

Term Deposits due within a Year                                   
(millions of Canadian dollars)   As at  
                         October 31
2018
    October 31
2017
 
     Within
3 months
    Over 3
months to
6 months
    Over 6
months to
12 months
    Total     Total  

Personal

  $ 11,424   $ 7,541   $ 13,963   $ 32,928   $ 30,793

Banks

    8,440     255     78     8,773     18,602

Business and government

    38,177     7,033     21,282     66,492     69,139

Trading

    53,482     31,081     24,693     109,256     76,266

Total

  $   111,523   $   45,910   $   60,016   $   217,449   $   194,800    

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 71  


NOTE 18:  OTHER LIABILITIES

 

Other Liabilities1 

                 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at
      

October 31

2018

 

    
October 31
2017
 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other items

   $ 4,958    $ 4,492

Accrued interest

     1,283      988

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     3,344      3,348

Cheques and other items in transit

     454      2,060

Current income tax payable

     84      82

Deferred tax liabilities

     175      178

Defined benefit liability

     1,747      2,463

Liabilities related to structured entities

     5,627      5,835

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

     16      8

Provisions

     1,502      1,016

Total

   $     19,190    $     20,470

 

1 

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

 

NOTE 19:  SUBORDINATED NOTES AND DEBENTURES

Subordinated notes and debentures are direct unsecured obligations of the Bank or its subsidiaries and are subordinated in right of payment to the claims of depositors and certain other creditors. Redemptions, cancellations, exchanges, and modifications of subordinated debentures qualifying as regulatory capital are subject to the consent and approval of OSFI.

 

Subordinated Notes and Debentures

                                         

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

     As at

Maturity date

    
Interest
rate (%)
 
 
   
Reset
spread (%)
 
 
   

Earliest par
redemption

date

 
 

 

   
October 31
2018
 
    
October 31
2017
 

July 9, 2023

     5.828 1       2.550 1       July 9, 2018 2     $      $ 650

May 26, 2025

     9.150       n/a             198        199

June 24, 20253

     2.692 1       1.210 1       June 24, 2020       1,474        1,492

September 30, 20253

     2.982 1       1.830 1       September 30, 2020       982        987

September 14, 20283

     3.589 1       1.060 1       September 14, 2023 4       1,711         

July 25, 20293

     3.224 1       1.250 1       July 25, 2024       1,427        1,460

March 4, 20313

     4.859 1       3.490 1       March 4, 2026       1,124        1,164

September 15, 20313

     3.625 5       2.205 5       September 15, 2026       1,824        1,776

December 18, 2106

     5.763 6       1.990 6       December 18, 2017 7              1,800

Total

                           $     8,740    $     9,528

 

1

Interest rate is for the period to but excluding the earliest par redemption date, and thereafter, it will be reset at a rate of 3-month Bankers' Acceptance rate plus the reset spread noted.

2

On July 9, 2018, the Bank redeemed all of its outstanding $650 million 5.828% subordinated debentures due July 9, 2023, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

3

Non-viability contingent capital (NVCC). The subordinated notes and debentures qualify as regulatory capital under OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) guideline. If a NVCC conversion were to occur in accordance with the NVCC Provisions, the maximum number of common shares that could be issued based on the formula for conversion set out in the respective prospectus supplements, assuming there are no declared and unpaid interest on the respective subordinated notes, as applicable, would be 450 million for the 2.692% subordinated debentures due June 24, 2025, 300 million for the 2.982% subordinated debentures due September 30, 2025, 525 million for the 3.589% subordinated debentures due September 14, 2028, 450 million for the 3.224% subordinated debentures due July 25, 2029, 375 million for the 4.859% subordinated debentures due March 4, 2031 and assuming a Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate of 1.00, 450 million for the 3.625% subordinated debentures due September 15, 2031.

4

On September 14, 2018, the Bank issued $1.75 billion of NVCC medium term notes constituting subordinated indebtedness of the Bank (the "Notes"). The Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.589% per annum (paid semi-annually) until September 14, 2023, and at the three-month Bankers' Acceptance rate plus 1.06% thereafter (paid quarterly) until maturity on September 14, 2028. With the prior approval of OSFI, the Bank may, at its option, redeem the Notes on or after September 14, 2023, in whole or in part, at par plus accrued and unpaid interest. Not more than 60 nor less than 30 days' notice is required to be given to the Notes' holders for such redemptions.

5

Interest rate is for the period to but excluding the earliest par redemption date, and thereafter, it will be reset at a rate of 5-year Mid-Swap Rate plus the reset spread noted.

6

Interest rate is for the period to but excluding the earliest par redemption date, and thereafter, it will be reset every 5 years at a rate of 5-year Government of Canada yield plus the reset spread noted.

7

On December 18, 2017, the Bank redeemed all of its outstanding $1.8 billion 5.763% subordinated debentures due December 18, 2106, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 72  


The total change in subordinated notes and debentures for the year ended October 31, 2018 primarily relates to the issuance and redemption of subordinated debentures, foreign exchange translation, and the basis adjustment for fair value hedges.

REPAYMENT SCHEDULE

The aggregate remaining maturities of the Bank's subordinated notes and debentures are as follows:

 

Maturities

                 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at
      
October 31
2018
 
    
October 31
2017
 

Within 1 year

   $      $  

Over 1 year to 3 years

             

Over 3 years to 4 years

             

Over 4 years to 5 years

             

Over 5 years

     8,740      9,528

Total

   $     8,740    $     9,528

 

NOTE 20:  CAPITAL TRUST SECURITIES

The Bank issued innovative capital securities through two structured entities: TD Capital Trust III (Trust III) and TD Capital Trust IV (Trust IV).

TD CAPITAL TRUST III SECURITIES – SERIES 2008

On September 17, 2008, Trust III, a closed-end trust, issued TD Capital Trust III Securities – Series 2008 (TD CaTS III). The proceeds from the issuance were invested in trust assets purchased from the Bank. Each TD CaTS III may be automatically exchanged, without the consent of the holders, into 40 non-cumulative Class A First Preferred Shares, Series A9 of the Bank on the occurrence of certain events. TD CaTS III are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries because the Bank consolidates Trust III.

On November 26, 2018, Trust III announced its intention to redeem all of the outstanding TD CaTS III on December 31, 2018.

TD CAPITAL TRUST IV NOTES – SERIES 1 TO 3

On January 26, 2009, Trust IV issued TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 1 due June 30, 2108 (TD CaTS IV – 1) and TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 2 due June 30, 2108 (TD CaTS IV – 2) and on September 15, 2009, issued TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 3 due June 30, 2108 (TD CaTS IV – 3, and collectively TD CaTS IV Notes). The proceeds from the issuances were invested in bank deposit notes. Each TD CaTS IV – 1 and TD CaTS IV – 2 may be automatically exchanged into non-cumulative Class A First Preferred Shares, Series A10 of the Bank and each TD CaTS IV – 3 may be automatically exchanged into non-cumulative Class A First Preferred Shares, Series A11 of the Bank, in each case, without the consent of the holders, on the occurrence of certain events. On each interest payment date in respect of which certain events have occurred, holders of TD CaTS IV Notes will be required to invest interest paid on such TD CaTS IV Notes in a new series of non-cumulative Class A First Preferred Shares of the Bank. The Bank does not consolidate Trust IV because it does not absorb significant returns of Trust IV as it is ultimately exposed only to its own credit risk. Therefore, TD CaTS IV Notes are not reported on the Bank's Consolidated Balance Sheet but the deposit notes issued to Trust IV are reported in Deposits on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Notes 10 and 17 for further details.

TD announced on February 7, 2011, that, based on OSFI's February 4, 2011 Advisory which outlined OSFI's expectations regarding the use of redemption rights triggered by regulatory event clauses in non-qualifying capital instruments, it expects to exercise a regulatory event redemption right only in 2022 in respect of the TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 2 outstanding at that time. As of October 31, 2018, there was $450 million (October 31, 2017 – $450 million) in principal amount of TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 2 issued and outstanding.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 73  


Capital Trust Securities

                                                   

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

     As at
            
Redemption
date
 
 
    
      
Thousands
of units
 
    
Distribution/Interest
payment dates
 
 
    

Annual

yield

 

 

   
At the option
of the issuer
 
 
   
October 31
2018
 
    
October 31
2017
 

Included in Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries on the Consolidated Balance Sheet

                                                   

TD Capital Trust III Securities – Series 2008

     1,000      June 30, Dec. 31        7.243  %1      Dec. 31, 2013 2     $ 993    $ 983

TD CaTS IV Notes issued by Trust IV

                                                   

TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 1

     550      June 30, Dec. 31        9.523  %3      June 30, 2014 4       550      550

TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 2

     450      June 30, Dec. 31        10.000  %5      June 30, 2014 4       450      450

TD Capital Trust IV Notes – Series 3

     750      June 30, Dec. 31        6.631  %6      Dec. 31, 2014 4       750      750
       1,750                             $     1,750    $     1,750

 

1 

From and including September 17, 2008, to but excluding December 31, 2018, and thereafter at a rate of one half of the sum of 6-month Bankers' Acceptance rate plus 4.30%.

2 

On the redemption date and on any distribution date thereafter, Trust III may, with regulatory approval, redeem TD CaTS III in whole, without the consent of the holders.

3 

From and including January 26, 2009, to but excluding June 30, 2019. Starting on June 30, 2019, and on every fifth anniversary thereafter, the interest rate will reset to equal the then 5-year Government of Canada yield plus 10.125%.

4 

On or after the redemption date, Trust IV may, with regulatory approval, redeem the TD CaTS IV – 1, TD CaTS IV – 2 or TD CaTS IV – 3, respectively, in whole or in part, without the consent of the holders. Due to the phase-out of non-qualifying instruments under OSFI's CAR guideline, the Bank expects to exercise a regulatory event redemption right in 2022 in respect of the TD CaTS IV – 2 outstanding at that time.

5 

From and including January 26, 2009, to but excluding June 30, 2039. Starting on June 30, 2039, and on every fifth anniversary thereafter, the interest rate will reset to equal the then 5-year Government of Canada yield plus 9.735%.

6 

From and including September 15, 2009, to but excluding June 30, 2021. Starting on June 30, 2021, and on every fifth anniversary thereafter, the interest rate will reset to equal the then 5-year Government of Canada yield plus 4.0%.

 

NOTE 21:  EQUITY

COMMON SHARES

The Bank is authorized by its shareholders to issue an unlimited number of common shares, without par value, for unlimited consideration. The common shares are not redeemable or convertible. Dividends are typically declared by the Board of Directors of the Bank on a quarterly basis and the amount may vary from quarter to quarter.

PREFERRED SHARES

The Bank is authorized by its shareholders to issue, in one or more series, an unlimited number of Class A First Preferred Shares, without nominal or par value. Non-cumulative preferential dividends are payable quarterly, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of the Bank. Preferred shares issued after January 1, 2013, include NVCC Provisions, necessary for the preferred shares to qualify as regulatory capital under OSFI's CAR guideline. NVCC Provisions require the conversion of the preferred shares into a variable number of common shares of the Bank if OSFI determines that the Bank is, or is about to become, non-viable and that after conversion of all non-common capital instruments, the viability of the Bank is expected to be restored, or if the Bank has accepted or agreed to accept a capital injection or equivalent support from a federal or provincial government without which the Bank would have been determined by OSFI to be non-viable.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 74  


The following table summarizes the shares issued and outstanding and treasury shares held as at October 31.

 

Common and Preferred Shares Issued and Outstanding and Treasury Shares Held

 

               

(millions of shares and millions of Canadian dollars)

    October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017
     
Number
of shares
 
    Amount      
Number
of shares
 
    Amount

Common Shares

       

Balance as at beginning of year

    1,842.5   $ 20,931     1,857.6   $ 20,711

Proceeds from shares issued on exercise of stock options

    2.9     152     3.0     148

Shares issued as a result of dividend reinvestment plan

    5.0     366     4.9     329

Purchase of shares for cancellation

    (20.0     (228     (23.0     (257

Balance as at end of year – common shares

    1,830.4   $     21,221     1,842.5   $     20,931

Preferred Shares – Class A

       

Series S1

        $       5.4   $ 135

Series T2

                4.6     115

Series Y3

                5.5     137

Series Z4

                4.5     113

Series 15

    20.0     500     20.0     500

Series 35

    20.0     500     20.0     500

Series 55

    20.0     500     20.0     500

Series 75

    14.0     350     14.0     350

Series 95

    8.0     200     8.0     200

Series 115

    6.0     150     6.0     150

Series 125

    28.0     700     28.0     700

Series 145

    40.0     1,000     40.0     1,000

Series 165

    14.0     350     14.0     350

Series 185

    14.0     350            

Series 205

    16.0     400            

Balance as at end of year – preferred shares

    200.0   $ 5,000     190.0   $ 4,750

Treasury shares – common6

       

Balance as at beginning of year

    2.9   $ (176     0.4   $ (31

Purchase of shares

    110.6     (8,295     148.3     (9,654

Sale of shares

    (111.4     8,327     (145.8     9,509

Balance as at end of year – treasury shares – common

    2.1   $ (144     2.9   $ (176

Treasury shares – preferred6

       

Balance as at beginning of year

    0.3   $ (7     0.2   $ (5

Purchase of shares

    5.2     (129     7.3     (175

Sale of shares

    (5.2     129     (7.2     173

Balance as at end of year – treasury shares – preferred

    0.3   $ (7     0.3   $ (7

 

1 

On July 31, 2018, the Bank redeemed all of its 5.4 million outstanding Class A First Preferred Shares, Series S ("Series S Shares"), at the redemption price of $25.00 per Series S Share, for total redemption costs of approximately $135 million.

2 

On July 31, 2018, the Bank redeemed all of its 4.6 million outstanding Class A First Preferred Shares, Series T ("Series T Shares"), at the redemption price of $25.00 per Series T Share, for total redemption costs of approximately $115 million.

3 

On October 31, 2018, the Bank redeemed all of its 5.5 million outstanding Class A First Preferred Shares, Series Y ("Series Y Shares"), at a redemption price of $25.00 per Series Y Share, for total redemption costs of approximately $137 million.

4 

On October 31, 2018, the Bank redeemed all of its 4.5 million outstanding Class A First Preferred Shares, Series Z ("Series Z Shares"), at a redemption price of $25.00 per Series Z Share, for total redemption costs of approximately $113 million.

5 

NVCC Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 Preferred Shares qualify as regulatory capital under OSFI's CAR guideline. If a NVCC conversion were to occur in accordance with the NVCC Provisions, the maximum number of common shares that could be issued based on the formula for conversion set out in the respective terms and conditions applicable to each Series of shares, assuming there are no declared and unpaid dividends on the respective Series of shares at the time of conversion, as applicable, would be 100 million, 100 million, 100 million, 70 million, 40 million, 30 million, 140 million, 200 million, 70 million, 70 million, and 80 million, respectively.

6

When the Bank purchases its own shares as part of its trading business, they are classified as treasury shares and the cost of these shares is recorded as a reduction in equity.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 75  


Preferred Shares Terms and Conditions

 

                                  
       Issue date       
Annual
yield (%)1
 
 
    
Reset
spread (%)1
 
 
    
Next redemption/
conversion date1
 
 
   
Convertible
into1
 
 

NVCC Fixed Rate Preferred Shares

             

Series 11

     July 21, 2015        4.9        n/a        October 31, 2020 2       n/a  

NVCC Rate Reset Preferred Shares3

             

Series 1

     June 4, 2014        3.9        2.24        October 31, 2019       Series 2  

Series 3

     July 31, 2014        3.8        2.27        July 31, 2019       Series 4  

Series 5

     December 16, 2014        3.75        2.25        January 31, 2020       Series 6  

Series 7

     March 10, 2015        3.6        2.79        July 31, 2020       Series 8  

Series 9

     April 24, 2015        3.7        2.87        October 31, 2020       Series 10  

Series 12

     January 14, 2016        5.5        4.66        April 30, 2021       Series 13  

Series 14

     September 8, 2016        4.85        4.12        October 31, 2021       Series 15  

Series 16

     July 14, 2017        4.50        3.01        October 31, 2022       Series 17  

Series 18

     March 14, 2018        4.70        2.70        April 30, 2023       Series 19  

Series 20

     September 13, 2018        4.75        2.59        October 31, 2023       Series 21  

 

1

Non-cumulative preferred dividends for each Series are payable quarterly, as and when declared by the Board of Directors. The dividend rate of the Rate Reset Preferred Shares will reset on the next redemption/conversion date and every five years thereafter to equal the then five-year Government of Canada bond yield plus the reset spread noted. Rate Reset Preferred Shares are convertible to the corresponding Series of Floating Rate Preferred Shares, and vice versa. If converted into a Series of Floating Rate Preferred Shares, the dividend rate for the quarterly period will be equal to the then 90-day Government of Canada Treasury bill yield plus the reset spread noted.

2

Subject to regulatory consent, redeemable on or after October 31, 2020, at a redemption price of $26.00, and thereafter, at a declining redemption price.

3

Subject to regulatory consent, redeemable on the redemption date noted and every five years thereafter, at $25 per share. Convertible on the conversion date noted and every five years thereafter if not redeemed. If converted, the holders have the option to convert back to the original Series of preferred shares every five years.

NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID

As approved by the Board on November 28, 2018, the Bank announced its intention to amend its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for up to an additional 20 million of its common shares, subject to the approval of OSFI and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The timing and amount of any purchases under the program are subject to regulatory approvals and to management discretion based on factors such as market conditions and capital adequacy.

On April 19, 2018, the Bank announced that the TSX and OSFI approved the Bank's previously announced NCIB to repurchase for cancellation up to 20 million of the Bank's common shares. During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank repurchased 20 million common shares under its NCIB at an average price of $75.07 per share for a total amount of $1.5 billion.

The Bank had repurchased 22.98 million common shares under its previous NCIB announced in March 2017, as amended in September 2017, at an average price of $60.78 per share for a total amount of $1.4 billion.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

The Bank offers a dividend reinvestment plan for its common shareholders. Participation in the plan is optional and under the terms of the plan, cash dividends on common shares are used to purchase additional common shares. At the option of the Bank, the common shares may be issued from the Bank's treasury at an average market price based on the last five trading days before the date of the dividend payment, with a discount of between 0% to 5% at the Bank's discretion, or from the open market at market price. During the year, 5.0 million common shares at a discount of 0% were issued from the Bank's treasury (2017 – 4.9 million common shares at a discount of 0%) under the dividend reinvestment plan.

DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS

The Bank is prohibited by the Bank Act from declaring dividends on its preferred or common shares if there are reasonable grounds for believing that the Bank is, or the payment would cause the Bank to be, in contravention of the capital adequacy and liquidity regulations of the Bank Act or directions of OSFI. The Bank does not anticipate that this condition will restrict it from paying dividends in the normal course of business.

The Bank is also restricted from paying dividends in the event that either Trust III or Trust IV fails to pay semi-annual distributions or interest in full to holders of their respective trust securities, TD CaTS III and TD CaTS IV Notes. In addition, the ability to pay dividends on common shares without the approval of the holders of the outstanding preferred shares is restricted unless all dividends on the preferred shares have been declared and paid or set apart for payment. Currently, these limitations do not restrict the payment of dividends on common shares or preferred shares.

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

The following are included in non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of the Bank.

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at
      
October 31
2018
 
    
October 31
2017
 

TD Capital Trust III Securities – Series 20081

   $     993    $     983

Total

     993      983

 

1 

Refer to Note 20 for a description of the TD Capital Trust III securities.

 

TD BANK GROUP 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES     Page 76  


NOTE 22:  INSURANCE

INSURANCE REVENUE AND EXPENSES

Insurance revenue and expenses are presented on the Consolidated Statement of Income under insurance revenue and insurance claims and related expenses, respectively, net of impact of reinsurance. This includes the results of property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, as well as reinsurance assumed and ceded in Canada and internationally.

 

Insurance Revenue and Insurance Claims and Related Expenses

                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    For the years ended October 31
      2018     2017     2016

Insurance Revenue

     

Earned Premiums

     

Gross

  $     4,398   $     4,132   $     4,226

Reinsurance ceded

    915     915     933

Net earned premiums

    3,483     3,217     3,293

Fee income and other revenue1 

    562     543     503

Insurance Revenue

    4,045     3,760     3,796

Insurance Claims and Related Expenses

     

Gross

    2,676     2,381     3,086

Reinsurance ceded

    232     135     624

Insurance Claims and Related Expenses

  $ 2,444   $ 2,246   $ 2,462

 

1 

Ceding commissions received and paid are included within fee income and other revenue. Ceding commissions paid and netted against fee income in 2018 were $130 million (2017 – $127 million; 2016 – $142 million).

RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES IN INSURANCE LIABILITIES

Insurance-related liabilities are comprised of provision for unpaid claims (section (a) below), unearned premiums (section (b) below) and other liabilities (section (c) below).

(a) Movement in Provision for Unpaid Claims

The following table presents movements in the property and casualty insurance provision for unpaid claims during the year.

 

Movement in Provision for Unpaid Claims

 

                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017
      Gross    


Reinsurance/

Other
recoverable

 

 

    Net     Gross    


Reinsurance/

Other
recoverable

 

 

    Net

Balance as at beginning of year

  $ 4,965   $ 192   $ 4,773   $ 5,214   $ 388   $ 4,826

Claims costs for current accident year

    2,673     42     2,631     2,425           2,425

Prior accident years claims development (favourable) unfavourable

    (460     (6     (454     (370     (52     (318

Increase (decrease) due to changes in assumptions:

           

Discount rate

    (78           (78     (83     1     (84

Provision for adverse deviation

    (19     (1     (18     (11     (6     (5

Claims and related expenses

    2,116     35     2,081     1,961     (57     2,018

Claims paid during the year for:

           

Current accident year

    (1,238     (15     (1,223     (1,052           (1,052

Prior accident years

    (1,023     (44     (979     (1,153     (134     (1,019
      (2,261     (59     (2,202     (2,205     (134     (2,071

Increase (decrease) in reinsurance/ other recoverables

    (8     (8           (5     (5      

Balance as at end of year

  $     4,812   $     160   $     4,652   $     4,965   $     192   $     4,773

(b) Movement in Unearned Premiums

The following table presents movements in the property and casualty insurance unearned premiums during the year.

 

Movement in Provision for Unearned Premiums

 

                                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017
      Gross     Reinsurance     Net     Gross     Reinsurance     Net

Balance as at beginning of year

  $ 1,581   $     $ 1,581   $ 1,575   $     $ 1,575

Written premiums

        3,185         114         3,071         2,993         92         2,901

Earned premiums

    (3,092     (95     (2,997     (2,987     (92     (2,895

Balance as at end of year

  $ 1,674   $ 19   $ 1,655   $ 1,581   $     $ 1,581

 

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(c) Other Movements in Insurance Liabilities

Other insurance liabilities were $212 million as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $229 million). The decrease of $17 million (2017 – decrease of $28 million) is mainly due to changes in life and health insurance actuarial assumptions.

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CLAIMS DEVELOPMENT

The following table shows the estimates of cumulative claims incurred, including IBNR, with subsequent developments during the periods and together with cumulative payments to date. The original reserve estimates are evaluated monthly for redundancy or deficiency. The evaluation is based on actual payments in full or partial settlement of claims and current estimates of claims liabilities for claims still open or claims still unreported.

 

Incurred Claims by Accident Year

 

                                                               

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    Accident Year  
     
2009
and prior
 
    2010     2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     2017     2018     Total

Net ultimate claims cost at end of accident year

  $ 3,699   $     1,742   $     1,724   $     1,830   $ 2,245   $ 2,465   $     2,409   $     2,438   $     2,425   $     2,631  

Revised estimates

                     

One year later

    3,721     1,764     1,728     1,930     2,227         2,334     2,367     2,421     2,307        

Two years later

    3,820     1,851     1,823     1,922     2,191     2,280     2,310     2,334              

Three years later

    3,982     1,921     1,779     1,885     2,158     2,225     2,234                    

Four years later

        4,128     1,926     1,768     1,860     2,097     2,147                          

Five years later

    4,100     1,931     1,739     1,818         2,047                                

Six years later

    4,137     1,904     1,702     1,793                                      

Seven years later

    4,097     1,884     1,696                                            

Eight years later

    4,068     1,883                                                  

Nine years later

    4,055                                                              

Current estimates of cumulative claims

    4,055     1,883     1,696     1,793     2,047     2,147     2,234     2,334     2,307     2,631        

Cumulative payments to date

    (3,907     (1,816     (1,621     (1,651     (1,826     (1,783     (1,657     (1,568     (1,425     (1,223  

Net undiscounted provision for unpaid claims

    148     67     75     142     221     364     577     766     882     1,408   $ 4,650

Effect of discounting

                        (412

Provision for adverse deviation

                                                                                    414

Net provision for unpaid claims

 

                  $     4,652

SENSITIVITY TO INSURANCE RISK

A variety of assumptions are made related to the future level of claims, policyholder behaviour, expenses and sales levels when products are designed and priced, as well as when actuarial liabilities are determined. Such assumptions require a significant amount of professional judgment. The insurance claims provision is sensitive to certain assumptions. It has not been possible to quantify the sensitivity of certain assumptions such as legislative changes or uncertainty in the estimation process. Actual experience may differ from the assumptions made by the Bank.

For property and casualty insurance, the main assumption underlying the claims liability estimates is that past claims development experience can be used to project future claims development and hence ultimate claims costs. As such, these methods extrapolate the development of paid and incurred losses, average costs per claim, and claim numbers based on the observed development of earlier years and expected loss ratios. Claims liabilities estimates are based on various quantitative and qualitative factors including the discount rate, the margin for adverse deviation, reinsurance, trends in claims severity and frequency, and other external drivers.

Qualitative and other unforeseen factors could negatively impact the Bank's ability to accurately assess the risk of the insurance policies that the Bank underwrites. In addition, there may be significant lags between the occurrence of an insured event and the time it is actually reported to the Bank and additional lags between the time of reporting and final settlements of claims.

The following table outlines the sensitivity of the Bank's property and casualty insurance claims liabilities to reasonably possible movements in the discount rate, the margin for adverse deviation, and the frequency and severity of claims, with all other assumptions held constant. Movements in the assumptions may be non-linear.

 

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Sensitivity of Critical Assumptions – Property and Casualty Insurance Contract Liabilities

 

       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

    As at
    October 31, 2018     October 31, 2017
    

Impact on net

income (loss)

before

income taxes

    Impact on
equity
    Impact on net
income (loss)
before
income taxes
    Impact on
equity
 

Impact of a 1% change in key assumptions

       

Discount rate

       

Increase in assumption

  $ 121   $ 88   $ 117   $ 85

Decrease in assumption

    (129     (95     (125     (91

Margin for adverse deviation

       

Increase in assumption

    (45     (33     (46     (34

Decrease in assumption

    45     33     46     34

Impact of a 5% change in key assumptions

       

Frequency of claims

       

Increase in assumption

  $ (41   $ (30   $ (31   $ (23

Decrease in assumption

    41     30     31     23

Severity of claims

       

Increase in assumption

    (210     (153     (218     (159

Decrease in assumption

        210         153         218         159

For life and health insurance, the processes used to determine critical assumptions are as follows:

 

Mortality, morbidity, and lapse assumptions are based on industry and historical company data.

 

Expense assumptions are based on an annually updated expense study that is used to determine expected expenses for future years.

 

Asset reinvestment rates are based on projected earned rates, and liabilities are calculated using the Canadian Asset Liability Method (CALM).

A sensitivity analysis for possible movements in the life and health insurance business assumptions was performed and the impact is not significant to the Bank's Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONCENTRATION OF INSURANCE RISK

Concentration risk is the risk resulting from large exposures to similar risks that are positively correlated.

Risk associated with automobile, residential and other products may vary in relation to the geographical area of the risk insured. Exposure to concentrations of insurance risk, by type of risk, is mitigated by ceding these risks through reinsurance contracts, as well as careful selection and implementation of underwriting strategies, which is in turn largely achieved through diversification by line of business and geographical areas. For automobile insurance, legislation is in place at a provincial level and this creates differences in the benefits provided among the provinces.

As at October 31, 2018, for the property and casualty insurance business, 66.2% of net written premiums were derived from automobile policies (October 31, 2017 – 65.9%) followed by residential with 33.3% (October 31, 2017 – 33.6%). The distribution by provinces show that business is mostly concentrated in Ontario with 55.0% of net written premiums (October 31, 2017 – 55.7%). The Western provinces represented 30.4% (October 31, 2017 – 30.0%), followed by the Atlantic provinces with 8.5% (October 31, 2017 – 8.3%), and Québec at 6.0% (October 31, 2017 – 6.0%).

Concentration risk is not a major concern for the life and health insurance business as it does not have a material level of regional specific characteristics like those exhibited in the property and casualty insurance business. Reinsurance is used to limit the liability on a single claim. Concentration risk is further limited by diversification across uncorrelated risks. This limits the impact of a regional pandemic and other concentration risks. To improve understanding of exposure to this risk, a pandemic scenario is tested annually.

 

NOTE 23:  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK OPTION PLAN

The Bank maintains a stock option program for certain key employees. Options on common shares are periodically granted to eligible employees of the Bank under the plan for terms of ten years and vest over a four-year period. These options provide holders with the right to purchase common shares of the Bank at a fixed price equal to the closing market price of the shares on the day prior to the date the options were issued. Under this plan, 18.0 million common shares have been reserved for future issuance (October 31, 2017 – 19.8 million). The outstanding options expire on various dates to December 12, 2027. The following table summarizes the Bank's stock option activity and related information, adjusted to reflect the impact of the stock dividend on a retrospective basis, for the years ended October 31.

 

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Stock Option Activity                                             
(millions of shares and Canadian dollars)    2018      2017      2016  
      Number
of shares
    Weighted-
average
exercise price
     Number
of shares
    Weighted-
average
exercise price
     Number
of shares
    Weighted-
average
exercise price
 

Number outstanding, beginning of year

       14.3   $     48.17        15.4   $     44.18        18.4   $     40.65

Granted

     1.9     72.64      2.0     65.75      2.5     53.15

Exercised

     (3.0     41.21      (3.0     38.59      (4.9     35.21

Forfeited/cancelled

     (0.1     60.46      (0.1     54.58      (0.6     48.29

Number outstanding, end of year

     13.1   $ 53.12      14.3   $ 48.17      15.4   $ 44.18

Exercisable, end of year

     4.7   $ 40.61      5.4   $ 38.00      5.5   $ 37.19

The weighted-average share price for the options exercised in 2018 was $74.99 (2017 – $67.79; 2016 – $54.69).

The following table summarizes information relating to stock options outstanding and exercisable as at October 31, 2018.

 

Range of Exercise Prices                                        
(millions of shares and Canadian dollars)    Options outstanding      Options exercisable  
      Number
of shares
outstanding
     Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life (years)
     Weighted-
average
exercise
price
     Number
of shares
exercisable
     Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 

$32.99 – $36.64

       2.1        2.4        36.06        2.1        36.06

$40.54 – $47.59

     2.6      4.5      44.27      2.6      44.27

$52.46 – $53.15

     4.6      6.5      52.80              

$65.75

     1.9      8.0      65.75              

$72.64

     1.9      9.0      72.64              

For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank recognized compensation expense for stock option awards of $11.5 million (October 31, 2017 – $14.8 million; October 31, 2016 – $6.5 million). For the year ended October 31, 2018, 1.9 million (October 31, 2017 – 2.0 million; October 31, 2016 – 2.5 million) options were granted by the Bank at a weighted-average fair value of $6.28 per option (2017 – $5.81 per option; 2016 – $4.93 per option).

The following table summarizes the assumptions used for estimating the fair value of options for the twelve months ended October 31.

 

Assumptions Used for Estimating the Fair Value of Options                      
(in Canadian dollars, except as noted)    2018     2017     2016  

Risk-free interest rate

     1.71  %      1.24  %      1.00  % 

Expected option life

     6.3 years       6.3 years         6.3 years  

Expected volatility1 

     13.91  %      14.92  %      15.82  % 

Expected dividend yield

     3.50  %      3.47  %      3.45  % 

Exercise price/share price

   $   72.64   $   65.75   $ 53.15

 

1 

Expected volatility is calculated based on the average daily volatility measured over a historical period corresponding to the expected option life.

OTHER SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Bank operates restricted share unit and performance share unit plans which are offered to certain employees of the Bank. Under these plans, participants are awarded share units equivalent to the Bank's common shares that generally vest over three years. During the vesting period, dividend equivalents accrue to the participants in the form of additional share units. At the maturity date, the participant receives cash representing the value of the share units. The final number of performance share units will vary from 80% to 120% of the number of units outstanding at maturity (consisting of initial units awarded plus additional units in lieu of dividends) based on the Bank's total shareholder return relative to the average of a peer group of large financial institutions. The number of such share units outstanding under these plans as at October 31, 2018, was 23 million (2017 – 25 million).

The Bank also offers deferred share unit plans to eligible employees and non-employee directors. Under these plans, a portion of the participant's annual incentive award may be deferred, or in the case of non-employee directors, a portion of their annual compensation may be delivered as share units equivalent to the Bank's common shares. The deferred share units are not redeemable by the participant until termination of employment or directorship. Once these conditions are met, the deferred share units must be redeemed for cash no later than the end of the next calendar year. Dividend equivalents accrue to the participants in the form of additional units. As at October 31, 2018, 6.2 million deferred share units were outstanding (October 31, 2017 – 6.4 million).

Compensation expense for these plans is recorded in the year the incentive award is earned by the plan participant. Changes in the value of these plans are recorded, net of the effects of related hedges, on the Consolidated Statement of Income. For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank recognized compensation expense, net of the effects of hedges, for these plans of $509 million (2017 – $490 million; 2016 – $467 million). The compensation expense recognized before the effects of hedges was $607 million (2017 – $917 million; 2016 – $720 million). The carrying amount of the liability relating to these plans, based on the closing share price, was $2.1 billion at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $2.2 billion), and is reported in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP PLAN

The Bank also operates a share purchase plan available to Canadian employees. Employees can contribute any amount of their eligible earnings (net of source deductions), subject to an annual cap of 10% of salary to the Employee Ownership Plan. For participating employees below the level of Vice President, the Bank matches 100% of the first $250 of employee contributions each year and the remainder of employee contributions at 50% to an overall maximum of 3.5% of the employee's eligible earnings or $2,250, whichever comes first. The Bank's contributions vest once an employee has completed two years of continuous service

 

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with the Bank. For the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank's contributions totaled $72 million (2017 – $70 million; 2016 – $66 million) and were expensed as salaries and employee benefits. As at October 31, 2018, an aggregate of 20 million common shares were held under the Employee Ownership Plan (October 31, 2017 – 20 million). The shares in the Employee Ownership Plan are purchased in the open market and are considered outstanding for computing the Bank's basic and diluted earnings per share. Dividends earned on the Bank's common shares held by the Employee Ownership Plan are used to purchase additional common shares for the Employee Ownership Plan in the open market.

 

NOTE 24:  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT (OPEB) PLANS

The Bank's principal pension plans, consisting of The Pension Fund Society of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (the "Society") and the TD Pension Plan (Canada) (TDPP), are defined benefit plans for Canadian Bank employees. The Society was closed to new members on January 30, 2009, and the TDPP commenced on March 1, 2009. Benefits under the principal pension plans are determined based upon the period of plan participation and the average salary of the member in the best consecutive five years in the last ten years of combined plan membership. Effective December 31, 2018, the defined benefit portion of the TDPP will be closed to new employees hired after that date. All new permanent employees hired in Canada on or after January 1, 2019 will be eligible to join the defined contribution portion of the TDPP after one year of service.

Funding for the Bank's principal pension plans is provided by contributions from the Bank and members of the plans. In accordance with legislation, the Bank contributes amounts, as determined on an actuarial basis, to the plans and has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the liabilities of the plans are adequately funded over time. The Bank's contributions to the principal pension plans during 2018 were $355 million (2017 – $565 million). The 2018 and 2017 contributions were made in accordance with the actuarial valuation reports for funding purposes as at October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2016, respectively, for both of the principal pension plans. The next valuation date for funding purposes is as at October 31, 2018, for both of the principal pension plans.

The Bank also provides certain post-retirement benefits, which are generally unfunded. Post-retirement benefit plans, where offered, generally include health care and dental benefits. Employees must meet certain age and service requirements to be eligible for post-retirement benefits and are generally required to pay a portion of the cost of the benefits. Effective June 1, 2017, the Bank's principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan was closed to new employees hired on or after that date.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

The primary objective of each of the Society and the TDPP is to achieve a rate of return that meets or exceeds the change in value of the plan's respective liabilities over rolling five-year periods. The investments of the Society and the TDPP are managed with the primary objective of providing reasonable rates of return, consistent with available market opportunities, consideration of plan liabilities, prudent portfolio management, and levels of risk commensurate with the return expectations and asset mix policy as set out by the risk budget of 7% and 15% surplus volatility, respectively. The investment policies for the principal pension plans generally do not apply to the Pension Enhancement Account (PEA) assets, which are invested at the members' discretion in certain mutual and pooled funds.

Public debt instruments of both the Society and the TDPP must meet or exceed a credit rating of BBB- at the time of purchase. There are no limitations on the maximum amount allocated to each credit rating above BBB+ for the total public debt portfolio.

With respect to the Society's public debt portfolio, up to 15% of the total fund can be invested in a bond mandate subject to the following constraints:

 

Debt instruments rated BBB+ to BBB- must not exceed 25%;

 

Asset-backed securities must have a minimum credit rating of AAA and not exceed 25% of the mandate;

 

Debt instruments of non-government entities must not exceed 80%;

 

Debt instruments of foreign government entities must not exceed 20%;

 

Debt instruments of either a single non-government or single foreign government entity must not exceed 10%; and

 

Debt instruments issued by the Government of Canada, provinces of Canada, or municipalities must not exceed 100%, 75%, or 10%, respectively.

Also with respect to the Society's public debt portfolio, up to 13% of the total fund can be invested in a bond mandate subject to the following constraints:

 

Debt instruments rated BBB+ to BBB- must not exceed 50%;

 

Asset-backed securities must have a minimum credit rating of AAA and not exceed 25% of the mandate; and

 

Limitation of 10% for any one issuer.

The remainder of the Society's public debt portfolio is not permitted to invest in debt instruments of non-government entities.

The TDPP is not permitted to invest in debt instruments of non-government entities.

The equity portfolios of both the Society and the TDPP are broadly diversified primarily across small to large capitalization quality companies and income trusts with no individual holding exceeding 10% of the equity portfolio or 10% of the outstanding securities of any one company or income trust at any time. Foreign equities are permitted to be included to further diversify the portfolio. A maximum of 10% of a total fund may be invested in emerging market equities.

For both the Society and the TDPP, derivatives can be utilized, provided they are not used to create financial leverage, but rather for risk management purposes. Both the Society and the TDPP are also permitted to invest in other alternative investments, such as private equity, infrastructure equity, and real estate.

 

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The asset allocations by asset category for the principal pension plans are as follows:

 

Plan Asset Allocation                                                               
(millions of Canadian dollars except as noted)    Society1     TDPP1  
     Acceptable
range
     % of
total
     Fair value    

Acceptable
range

     % of
total
     Fair value  
As at October 31, 2018    Quoted      Unquoted      Quoted      Unquoted  

Debt

     40-70  %       55  %     $      $ 2,885       25-50  %       34  %     $      $ 497  

Equity

     24-42        34        897      869       30-65        58        396      470  

Alternative investments2

     6-35        11               551       3-25        8               122  

Other3

     n/a        n/a               (107     n/a        n/a               63  

Total

              100  %     $ 897    $     4,198                100  %     $     396    $     1,152  
                                                        
As at October 31, 2017                                                               

Debt

     40-70  %       57  %     $      $ 2,903       25-56  %       36  %     $      $ 484  

Equity

     24-42        35        1,248      511       30-65        59        324      478  

Alternative investments2

     0-35        8        42      376       0-20        5               68  

Other3

     n/a        n/a               46       n/a        n/a               56  

Total

              100  %     $     1,290    $ 3,836                100  %     $   324    $ 1,086  
                                                        
As at October 31, 2016                                                               

Debt

     40-70  %       62  %     $      $ 2,962       25-56  %       43  %     $      $ 413  

Equity

     24-42        33        1,165      407       44-65        56        51      488  

Alternative investments2

     0-35        5        31      208       0-20        1               11  

Other3

     n/a        n/a               43       n/a        n/a               44  

Total

              100  %     $ 1,196    $ 3,620                100  %     $ 51    $ 956  

 

1 

The principal pension plans invest in investment vehicles which may hold shares or debt issued by the Bank.

2

The principal pension plans' alternative investments primarily include private equity, infrastructure, and real estate funds, none of which are invested in the Bank and its affiliates.

3

Consists mainly of PEA assets, interest and dividends receivable, and amounts due to and due from brokers for securities traded but not yet settled.

RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The principal pension plans' investments include financial instruments which are exposed to various risks. These risks include market risk (including foreign currency, interest rate, inflation, price risks, credit spread and credit risk), and liquidity risk. Key material risks faced by all plans are a decline in interest rates or credit spreads, which could increase the defined benefit obligation by more than the change in the value of plan assets, or from longevity risk (that is, lower mortality rates).

Asset-liability matching strategies are focused on obtaining an appropriate balance between earning an adequate return and having changes in liability values being hedged by changes in asset values.

The principal pension plans manage these financial risks in accordance with the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, applicable regulations, as well as both the principal pension plans' Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPP) and the Management Operating Policies and Procedures (MOPP). The following are some specific risk management practices employed by the principal pension plans:

 

Monitoring credit exposure of counterparties;

 

Monitoring adherence to asset allocation guidelines;

 

Monitoring asset class performance against benchmarks; and

 

Monitoring the return on the plans' assets relative to the plans' liabilities.

The Bank's principal pension plans are overseen by a single retirement governance structure established by the Human Resources Committee of the Bank's Board of Directors. The governance structure utilizes retirement governance committees who have responsibility to oversee plan operations and investments, acting in a fiduciary capacity. Strategic, material plan changes require the approval of the Bank's Board of Directors.

OTHER PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS

CT Pension Plan

As a result of the acquisition of CT Financial Services Inc. (CT), the Bank sponsors a defined benefit pension plan. The defined benefit plan was closed to new members after May 31, 1987. However, plan members were permitted to continue in the plan for future service. Funding for the plan is provided by contributions from the Bank and members of the plan.

TD Bank, N.A. Retirement Plans

TD Bank, N.A. and its subsidiaries maintain a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering all employees. The contributions to the plan for the year ended October 31, 2018, were $134 million (October 31, 2017 – $124 million; October 31, 2016 – $121 million), which included core and matching contributions. Annual expense is equal to the Bank's contributions to the plan.

TD Bank, N.A. also has frozen defined benefit retirement plans covering certain legacy TD Banknorth and TD Auto Finance (legacy Chrysler Financial) employees. TD Bank, N.A. also has closed post-retirement benefit plans, which include limited medical coverage and life insurance benefits, covering certain TD Auto Finance (legacy Chrysler Financial) employees.

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans

Supplemental employee retirement plans for eligible employees are not funded by the Bank.

 

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The following table presents the financial position of the Bank's principal pension plans, the principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan, and the Bank's significant other pension and retirement plans.

 

Employee Benefit Plans' Obligations, Assets and Funded Status

 

                               

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

    Principal pension plans    

Principal non-pension
post-retirement
benefit plan1
 
 
 
   

Other pension and

retirement plans2

 

 

      2018     2017     2016     2018     2017     2016       2018     2017     2016  

Change in projected benefit obligation

                 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $     7,082   $     6,805   $     5,377   $    558   $    568   $    553     $     2,750   $     2,863   $     2,743  

Obligations included due to The Retirement Benefit Plan merger3

    6                                                

Service cost – benefits earned

    407     439     331     15     16     17     10     11     10

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

    217     196     191     18     17     21     96     95     105

Remeasurement (gain) loss – financial

    (969     (148     1,179     (42           (9 )       (190     (27     259

Remeasurement (gain) loss – demographic

          25                 (42           (8     13     (11 )  

Remeasurement (gain) loss – experience

    22     (15     8     2     15     2     14     1     (12 )  

Members' contributions

    104     80     66                                    

Benefits paid

    (330     (291     (347     (16     (16     (16 )       (137     (138     (265 )  

Change in foreign currency exchange rate

                                        31     (68     45

Past service cost (credit)4

          (9                             3           (11 )  

Projected benefit obligation as at October 31

    6,539     7,082     6,805     535     558     568     2,569     2,750     2,863

Change in plan assets

                 

Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year

    6,536     5,823     5,327                       1,855     1,895     1,910

Assets included due to The Retirement Benefit Plan merger3

    10                                                

Interest income on plan assets

    209     174     195                       66     64     74

Remeasurement gain (loss) – return on plan assets less interest income

    (231     195     207                       (109     59     40

Members' contributions

    104     80     66                                    

Employer's contributions

    355     565     384     16     16     16     37     37     101

Benefits paid

    (330     (291     (347     (16     (16     (16 )       (137     (138     (265 )  

Change in foreign currency exchange rate

                                        27     (58     39

Defined benefit administrative expenses

    (10     (10     (9                       (6     (4     (4 )  

Plan assets at fair value as at October 31

    6,643     6,536     5,823                       1,733     1,855     1,895

Excess (deficit) of plan assets at fair value over projected benefit obligation

    104     (546     (982     (535     (558     (568     (836     (895     (968 )  

Effect of asset limitation and minimum funding requirement

                                        (13            

Net defined benefit asset (liability)

    104     (546     (982     (535     (558     (568 )       (849     (895     (968 )  

Annual expense

                 

Net employee benefits expense includes the following:

                 

Service cost – benefits earned

    407     439     331     15     16     17     10     11     10

Net interest cost (income) on net defined benefit liability (asset)

    8     22     (4     18     17     21     30     31     31

Past service cost (credit)4

          (9                             3           (11 )  

Defined benefit administrative expenses

    10     10     9                       4     4     7

Total expense

  $ 425   $ 462   $ 336   $ 33   $ 33   $ 38   $ 47   $ 46   $ 37

Actuarial assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation as at October 31 (percentage)

                 

Weighted-average discount rate for projected benefit obligation

    4.10  %      3.60  %      3.52  %      4.10  %      3.60  %      3.60  %      4.37  %      3.74  %      3.65  % 

Weighted-average rate of compensation increase

    2.54     2.54     2.66     3.00     3.00     3.25     1.03     1.14     1.18

 

1

The rate of increase for health care costs for the next year used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered for the principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan is 4.28%. The rate is assumed to decrease gradually to 2.49% by the year 2040 and remain at that level thereafter.

2

Includes Canada Trust (CT) defined benefit pension plan, TD Banknorth defined benefit pension plan, TD Auto Finance retirement plans, and supplemental employee retirement plans. Other employee benefit plans operated by the Bank and certain of its subsidiaries are not considered material for disclosure purposes. The TD Banknorth defined benefit pension plan was frozen as of December 31, 2008, and no service credits can be earned after that date. Certain TD Auto Finance defined benefit pension plans were frozen as of April 1, 2012, and no service credits can be earned after March 31, 2012.

3

During 2018, The Retirement Benefit Plan of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (the "RBP") was deemed to be merged with the Society and previously undisclosed obligations and assets of the RBP are now included for the current year.

4

Includes a settlement gain of $12 million related to a portion of the TDAF defined benefit pension plan that was settled during 2016.

During the year ended October 31, 2019, the Bank expects to contribute $352 million to its principal pension plans, $18 million to its principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan, and $39 million to its other pension and retirement plans. Future contribution amounts may change upon the Bank's review of its contribution levels during the year.

Assumptions related to future mortality which have been used to determine the defined benefit obligation and net benefit cost are as follows:

 

Assumed Life Expectancy at Age 65

                                                                               

(number of years)

   
Principal pension
plans
 
 
    

Principal non-pension
post-retirement
benefit plan
 
 
 
  

 

Other pension and
retirement plans

 

    As at October 31
      2018      2017      2016      2018      2017      2016      2018      2017      2016

Male aged 65 at measurement date

    23.3      23.2      22.1      23.3      23.2      22.1      22.1      21.8      21.4

Female aged 65 at measurement date

    24.1      24.0      24.0      24.1      24.0      24.0      23.7      23.4      23.4

Male aged 40 at measurement date

    24.5      24.5      23.4      24.5      24.5      23.4      23.0      22.9      22.5

Female aged 40 at measurement date

    25.2      25.2      25.1      25.2      25.2      25.1      24.8      25.1      25.0

 

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The weighted-average duration of the defined benefit obligation for the Bank's principal pension plans, principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan, and other pension and retirement plans at the end of the reporting period are 15 years (2017 – 15 years, 2016 – 16 years), 17 years (2017 – 18 years, 2016 – 17 years), and 12 years (2017 – 13 years, 2016 – 13 years), respectively.

The following table provides the sensitivity of the projected benefit obligation for the Bank's principal pension plans, the principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan, and the Bank's significant other pension and retirement plans to actuarial assumptions considered significant by the Bank. These include discount rate, life expectancy, rates of compensation increase, and health care cost initial trend rates, as applicable. For each sensitivity test, the impact of a reasonably possible change in a single factor is shown with other assumptions left unchanged.

 

Sensitivity of Significant Actuarial Assumptions

 

               

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

    As at  
    October 31, 2018  
    Obligation  
     

Principal
pension
plans
 
 
 
   



Principal
non-pension
post-
retirement
benefit plan
 
 
 
 
 
   



Other
pension
and
retirement
plans
 
 
 
 
 

Impact of an absolute change in significant actuarial assumptions

     

Discount rate

     

1% decrease in assumption

  $     1,092   $       93     $       336

1% increase in assumption

    (847     (73 )       (274

Rates of compensation increase

     

1% decrease in assumption

    (233     n/a1        

1% increase in assumption

    232     n/a1        

Life expectancy

     

1 year decrease in assumption

    (130     (16 )       (75

1 year increase in assumption

    128     16       74

Health care cost initial trend rate

     

1% decrease in assumption

    n/a       (71 )       (4

1% increase in assumption

    n/a       90       5

 

1

An absolute change in this assumption is immaterial.

The Bank recognized the following amounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet

                       

(millions of Canadian dollars)

            As at  
     

October 31

2018


   

October 31

2017

 

 

   

October 31

2016

 

 

Other assets

     

Principal pension plans

  $ 104   $     $  

Other pension and retirement plans

    3     7     3

Other employee benefit plans1 

    6     6     8

Total other assets

    113     13     11

Other liabilities

     

Principal pension plans

          546     982

Principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan

    535     558     568

Other pension and retirement plans

    852     902     971

Other employee benefit plans1 

    360     457     490

Total other liabilities

        1,747         2,463         3,011

Net amount recognized

  $ (1,634   $ (2,450   $ (3,000

 

1

Consists of other defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans operated by the Bank and its subsidiaries that are not considered material for disclosure purposes.

The Bank recognized the following amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income.

 

Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income1                         
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the years ended  
     

October 31

2018

    

October 31

2017

    

October 31

2016

 

Actuarial gains (losses) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

        

Principal pension plans

     $    720      $    333      $       (980

Principal non-pension post-retirement benefit plan

     40      27      7

Other pension and retirement plans

     60      72      (193

Other employee benefit plans2 

     45      22      (56

Total actuarial gains (losses) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

     $    865      $    454      $    (1,222

 

1

Amounts are presented on pre-tax basis.

2

Consists of other defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans operated by the Bank and its subsidiaries that are not considered material for disclosure purposes.

 

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NOTE 25:  INCOME TAXES

The provision for (recovery of) income taxes is comprised of the following:

 

Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes                      
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the years ended October 31  
      2018     2017     2016  

Provision for income taxes – Consolidated Statement of Income

      

Current income taxes

      

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes for the current period

   $ 2,873     $ 2,073   $ 2,106

Adjustments in respect of prior years and other

     (76     5     (66

Total current income taxes

     2,797       2,078     2,040

Deferred income taxes

      

Provision for (recovery of) deferred income taxes related to the origination and reversal of temporary differences

     76       215     50

Effect of changes in tax rates

     302       13     2

Adjustments in respect of prior years and other

     7       (53     51

Total deferred income taxes

     385       175     103

Total provision for income taxes – Consolidated Statement of Income

     3,182       2,253     2,143

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes – Statement of Other Comprehensive Income

      

Current income taxes

     (48     261     57

Deferred income taxes

     (701     (755     (229
       (749     (494     (172

Income taxes – other non-income related items including business combinations and other adjustments

      

Current income taxes

     (3     29     26

Deferred income taxes

     (2           (5
       (5     29     21

Total provision for (recovery of) income taxes

     2,428       1,788     1,992

Current income taxes

      

Federal

     1,491       1,115     1,003

Provincial

     1,055       797     693

Foreign

     200       456     427
       2,746       2,368     2,123

Deferred income taxes

      

Federal

     (244     (233     (171

Provincial

     (160     (156     (116

Foreign

     86       (191     156
       (318     (580     (131

Total provision for (recovery of) income taxes

   $     2,428     $     1,788   $     1,992

 

1

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "U.S. Tax Act"), which made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code.

The reduction of the U.S. federal corporate tax rate enacted by the U.S. Tax Act resulted in an adjustment during 2018 to the Bank's U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to the lower base rate of 21%. The impact for the year ended October 31, 2018 was a reduction in the value of the Bank's net deferred tax assets resulting in a $366 million income tax expense recorded in the Provision for (recovery of) income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Income, a $22 million deferred income tax benefit recorded in OCI and a $12 million deferred income tax expense recorded in retained earnings.

The impact of the U.S. Tax Act on the Bank's statutory and effective tax rate is outlined in the following table as part of the Rate differentials on international operations.

 

Reconciliation to Statutory Income Tax Rate

                                                

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

             2018             2017             2016

Income taxes at Canadian statutory income tax rate

   $ 3,648     26.5  %    $ 3,262     26.5  %    $ 2,819     26.5  % 

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

            

Dividends received

     (142     (1.0     (498     (4.0     (233     (2.2

Rate differentials on international operations

     (343     (2.5     (515     (4.2     (439     (4.1

Other – net

     19     0.1     4           (4     (0.1

Provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate

   $     3,182     23.1  %    $     2,253     18.3  %    $     2,143     20.1  % 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Alberta are denying certain dividend deductions claimed by the Bank. In September 2018, Alberta reassessed the Bank for $15 million of income tax for the years 2011 to 2013. In June 2018, the CRA reassessed the Bank for approximately $198 million of additional income tax and interest in respect of its 2013 taxation year. To date, the Bank has been reassessed for approximately $553 million of income tax and interest for the years 2011 to 2013. The Bank expects the CRA and Alberta to reassess the subsequent years on the same basis and that Québec will also reassess all open years. The Bank is of the view that its tax filing positions were appropriate and intends to challenge all reassessments.

 

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise of the following:

 

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

                 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     As at  
      

October 31

2018

 

 

    

October 31

2017

 

 

Deferred tax assets

     

Allowance for credit losses

   $ 845    $ 924

Securities

     920      215

Trading loans

     54      90

Employee benefits

     739      814

Pensions

     59      269

Losses available for carry forward

     94      131

Tax credits

     326      22

Other

     92      144

Total deferred tax assets

     3,129      2,609

Deferred tax liabilities

     

Land, buildings, equipment, and other depreciable assets

     223      7

Deferred (income) expense

     12      (83

Intangibles

     163      244

Goodwill

     94      122

Total deferred tax liabilities

     492      290

Net deferred tax assets

     2,637      2,319

Reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:

     

Deferred tax assets

     2,812      2,497

Deferred tax liabilities1 

     175      178

Net deferred tax assets

   $     2,637    $     2,319

 

1

Included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

The amount of temporary differences, unused tax losses, and unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet was $806 million as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $633 million), of which $2 million (October 31, 2017 – $2 million) is scheduled to expire within five years.

Certain taxable temporary differences associated with the Bank's investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates, and interests in joint ventures did not result in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities as at October 31, 2018. The total amount of these temporary differences was $61 billion as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $55 billion).

The movement in the net deferred tax asset for the years ended October 31 was as follows:

 

Deferred Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

 

                

(millions of Canadian dollars)

     2018       2017   
      

Consolidated
statement of
income
 
 
 
   

Other
comprehensive
income
 
 
 
   

Business
combinations
and other
 
 
 
    Total      

Consolidated
statement of
income
 
 
 
   

Other
comprehensive
income
 
 
 
   

Business
combinations
and other
 
 
 
     Total  

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

 

      

Allowance for credit losses

   $ 79     $     $     $ 79     $ (59   $     $      $ (59 )  

Land, buildings, equipment, and other depreciable assets

     216                   216       36                  36   

Deferred (income) expense

     95                   95       (52                  (52 )  

Trading loans

     36                   36       24                  24   

Pensions

     (20     230             210       27     128            155   

Employee benefits

     61       14             75       20     7            27   

Losses available for carry forward

     37                   37       23                  23   

Tax credits

     (304                 (304     143                  143   

Other deferred tax assets

     54             (2     52       202                  202   

Securities

     240       (945           (705     (118     (890            (1,008 )  

Intangible assets

     (81                 (81     (87                  (87 )  

Goodwill

     (28                 (28     16                  16   

Total deferred income tax expense (recovery)

   $ 385     $ (701   $ (2   $ (318   $ 175   $ (755   $      $ (580 )  

 

 

NOTE 26:  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the same method as basic earnings per share except that certain adjustments are made to net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares that are assumed to be issued by the Bank.

 

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The following table presents the Bank's basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended October 31.

 

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

                          

(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)

     For the years ended October 31
       2018      2017      2016

Basic earnings per share

        

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 11,048    $ 10,203    $ 8,680

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (millions)

     1,835.4      1,850.6      1,853.4

Basic earnings per share (Canadian dollars)

   $ 6.02    $ 5.51    $ 4.68

Diluted earnings per share

        

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 11,048    $ 10,203    $ 8,680

Net income available to common shareholders including impact of dilutive securities

     11,048      10,203      8,680

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (millions)

     1,835.4      1,850.6      1,853.4

Effect of dilutive securities

        

Stock options potentially exercisable (millions)1 

     4.1      4.2      3.4

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted (millions)

         1,839.5          1,854.8          1,856.8

Diluted earnings per share (Canadian dollars)1 

   $ 6.01    $ 5.50    $ 4.67

 

1

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2017, and October 31, 2016, no outstanding options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

 

NOTE 27:  PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, COMMITMENTS, GUARANTEES, PLEDGED ASSETS, AND COLLATERAL

PROVISIONS

The following table summarizes the Bank's provisions.

 

Provisions

                        

(millions of Canadian dollars)

      
       Restructuring 1       

Litigation and

Other

  

 

    Total

Balance as at November 1, 2017

   $ 117      $ 332      $ 449

Additions

     84        158        242

Amounts used

     (72 )       (121 )       (193

Release of unused amounts

     (11 )       (24 )       (35

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

     3        7        10

Balance as at October 31, 2018, before allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet instruments

   $ 121      $ 352      $ 473

Add: allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet instruments2 

                     1,029

Balance as at October 31, 2018

                   $ 1,502

 

1 

Includes provisions for onerous lease contracts.

2

Refer to Note 8 for further details.

LITIGATION

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank and its subsidiaries are involved in various legal and regulatory actions. The Bank establishes legal provisions when it becomes probable that the Bank will incur a loss and the amount can be reliably estimated. The Bank also estimates the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses (RPL) in its legal and regulatory actions (that is, those which are neither probable nor remote), in excess of provisions. As at October 31, 2018, the Bank's RPL is from zero to approximately $763 million. This range does not include potential punitive damages and interest and also does not include matters for which an estimate cannot currently be made, including actions that are in preliminary stages and certain matters where no specific amount has been claimed. The Bank's provisions and RPL represent the Bank's best estimates based upon currently available information for actions for which estimates can be made, but there are a number of factors that could cause the Bank's provisions and/or RPL to be significantly different from its actual or reasonably possible losses. For example, the Bank's estimates involve significant judgment due to the varying stages of the proceedings, the existence of multiple defendants in many proceedings whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the proceedings, some of which are beyond the Bank's control and/or involve novel legal theories and interpretations, the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such proceedings, and the fact that the underlying matters will change from time to time. In addition, some actions seek very large or indeterminate damages.

In management's opinion, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with counsel, the ultimate disposition of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or the consolidated cash flows of the Bank. However, because of the factors listed above, as well as other uncertainties inherent in litigation and regulatory matters, there is a possibility that the ultimate resolution of legal or regulatory actions may be material to the Bank's consolidated results of operations for any particular reporting period.

Stanford Litigation – The Bank was named as a defendant in Rotstain v. Trustmark National Bank, et al., a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas related to a US$7.2 billion Ponzi scheme perpetrated by R. Allen Stanford, the owner of Stanford International Bank, Limited (SIBL), an offshore bank based in Antigua. Plaintiffs purport to represent a class of investors in SIBL-issued certificates of deposit. The Bank provided certain correspondent banking services to SIBL. Plaintiffs allege that the Bank and four other banks aided and abetted or conspired with Mr. Stanford to commit fraud and that the bank defendants received fraudulent transfers from SIBL by collecting fees for providing certain services.

The Official Stanford Investors Committee (OSIC), a court-approved committee representing investors, received permission to intervene in the lawsuit and has brought similar claims against all the bank defendants.

The court denied in part and granted in part the Bank's motion to dismiss the lawsuit on April 21, 2015. The court also entered a class certification scheduling order requiring the parties to conduct discovery and submit briefing regarding class certification. The class certification motion was fully submitted on October 26, 2015. The class plaintiffs filed an amended complaint asserting certain additional state law claims against the Bank on June 23, 2015. The Bank's motion to dismiss the newly amended complaint in its entirety was fully submitted on August 18, 2015. On April 22, 2016, the Bank filed a motion to reconsider the

 

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court's April 2015 dismissal decision with respect to certain claims by OSIC under the Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act based on an intervening change in the law announced by the Texas Supreme Court on April 1, 2016. On July 28, 2016, the court issued a decision denying defendants' motions to dismiss the class plaintiffs' complaint and to reconsider with respect to OSIC's complaint. The Bank filed its answer to the class plaintiffs' complaint on August 26, 2016. OSIC filed an amended intervenor complaint against the Bank on November 4, 2016 and the Bank filed its answer to this amended complaint on December 19, 2016.

On November 7, 2017, the Court issued a decision denying the class certification motion. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to show that common issues of fact would predominate given the varying sales presentations they allegedly received.

On November 21, 2017, the class plaintiffs filed a Rule 23(f) petition seeking permission to appeal the District Court's denial of class certification to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Bank filed an opposition to the class plaintiffs' petition on December 4, 2017. The Fifth Circuit denied the class plaintiffs' petition on April 20, 2018.

The Bank is also a defendant in two cases filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice: (1) Wide & Dickson v. The Toronto-Dominion Bank, an action filed by the Joint Liquidators of SIBL appointed by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, and (2) Dynasty Furniture Manufacturing Ltd., et al. v. The Toronto-Dominion Bank, an action filed by five investors in certificates of deposits sold by Stanford. The suits assert that the Bank acted negligently and provided knowing assistance to SIBL's fraud. The court denied the Bank's motion for summary judgment in the Joint Liquidators case to dismiss the action based on the applicable statute of limitations on November 9, 2015, and designated the limitations issues to be addressed as part of a future trial on the merits. The two cases filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice are being managed jointly, and discovery is ongoing.

Overdraft Litigation – TD Bank, N.A. was named as a defendant in eleven putative nationwide class actions challenging the overdraft practices of TD Bank, N.A. from August 16, 2010 to the present and the overdraft practices of Carolina First Bank prior to its merger into TD Bank, N.A. in September 2010.

These actions have been consolidated for pretrial proceedings as MDL 2613 in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina: In re TD Bank, N.A. Debit Card Overdraft Fee Litigation, No. 6:15-MN-02613 (D.S.C.). On December 10, 2015, TD Bank, N.A.‘s motion to dismiss the consolidated class action was granted in part and denied in part. Discovery, briefing, and a hearing on class certification were complete as of May 24, 2017. On January 5, 2017, TD Bank, N.A. was named as a defendant in a twelfth class action complaint challenging an overdraft practice that was already the subject of the consolidated amended class action complaint. This action was consolidated into MDL 2613, and dismissed by the Court. The plaintiff in that complaint has filed a notice of appeal with the Fourth Circuit.

On December 5, 2017, TD Bank, N.A. was named as a defendant in a thirteenth class action complaint challenging the Bank's overdraft practices. The new action, which was transferred to MDL 2613, concerns the Bank's treatment of certain transactions as "recurring" for overdraft purposes. The Bank has moved to dismiss the claims.

On February 22, 2018, the Court issued an order certifying a class as to certain claims and denying certification as to others. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied the Bank's 23(f) petition seeking permission to appeal certain portions of the District Court's order.

Credit Card Fees – Between 2011 and 2013, seven proposed class actions were commenced, five of which remain in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Québec: Coburn and Watson's Metropolitan Home v. Bank of America Corporation, et al.; Macaronies Hair Club v. BOFA Canada Bank, et al.; Hello Baby Equipment Inc. v. BOFA Canada Bank, et al.; Bancroft-Snell, et al. v. Visa Canada Corporation, et al.; and 9085-4886 Québec Inc. v. Visa Canada Corporation, et al. Subject to court approval of certain settlements, the remaining defendants in each action are the Bank and several other financial institutions. The plaintiff class members are Canadian merchants who accept payment for products and services by Visa Canada Corporation (Visa) and/or MasterCard International Incorporated (MasterCard) (collectively, the ''Networks''). While there is some variance, in most of the actions it is alleged that, from March 2001 to the present, the Networks conspired with their issuing banks and acquirers to fix excessive fees and that certain rules have the effect of increasing the merchant fees. The five actions that remain include claims of civil conspiracy, breach of the Competition Act, interference with economic relations, and unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs seek general and punitive damages. In the lead case proceeding in British Columbia, the decision to partially certify the action as a class proceeding was released on March 27, 2014. The certification decision was appealed by both plaintiff class representatives and defendants. The appeal hearing took place in December 2014 and the decision was released on August 19, 2015. While both the plaintiffs and defendants succeeded in part on their respective appeals, the class period for the plaintiffs' key claims was shortened significantly. At a hearing in October 2016, the plaintiffs sought to amend their claims to reinstate the extended class period. The plaintiffs' motion to amend their claims to reinstate the extended class period was denied by the motions judge and subsequently by the B.C. Court of Appeal. The plaintiffs have sought and were refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. The trial of the British Columbia action is currently scheduled to proceed in October 2019. In Québec, the motion for authorization proceeded on November 6-7, 2017 and the matter was authorized on similar grounds and for a similar period as in British Columbia. The plaintiffs appealed this decision with a date to be set by the court.

Consumer Class Actions – The Bank, along with several other Canadian financial institutions, is a defendant in a number of matters brought by consumers alleging provincial and/or national class claims in connection with various fees, interest rate calculations, and credit decisions. The cases are in various stages of maturity. In one matter, the Bank is the sole defendant. Trial in that case has been scheduled for November 2020.

COMMITMENTS

Credit-related Arrangements

In the normal course of business, the Bank enters into various commitments and contingent liability contracts. The primary purpose of these contracts is to make funds available for the financing needs of customers. The Bank's policy for requiring collateral security with respect to these contracts and the types of collateral security held is generally the same as for loans made by the Bank.

Financial and performance standby letters of credit represent irrevocable assurances that the Bank will make payments in the event that a customer cannot meet its obligations to third parties and they carry the same credit risk, recourse, and collateral security requirements as loans extended to customers. Refer to the Guarantees section in this Note for further details.

Documentary and commercial letters of credit are instruments issued on behalf of a customer authorizing a third party to draw drafts on the Bank up to a certain amount subject to specific terms and conditions. The Bank is at risk for any drafts drawn that are not ultimately settled by the customer, and the amounts are collateralized by the assets to which they relate.

Commitments to extend credit represent unutilized portions of authorizations to extend credit in the form of loans and customers' liability under acceptances. A discussion on the types of liquidity facilities the Bank provides to its securitization conduits is included in Note 10.

The values of credit instruments reported as follows represent the maximum amount of additional credit that the Bank could be obligated to extend should contracts be fully utilized.

 

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Credit Instruments

                 

(millions of Canadian dollars)

              As at
      
October 31
2018
 
    
October 31
2017
 

Financial and performance standby letters of credit

   $ 26,431    $ 23,723

Documentary and commercial letters of credit

     197      198

Commitments to extend credit1 

     

Original term-to-maturity of one year or less

     50,028      41,587

Original term-to-maturity of more than one year

     134,148      115,692

Total

   $ 210,804    $ 181,200

 

1 

Commitments to extend credit exclude personal lines of credit and credit card lines, which are unconditionally cancellable at the Bank's discretion at any time.

In addition, as at October 31, 2018, the Bank is committed to fund $205 million (October 31, 2017 – $123 million) of private equity investments.

Long-term Commitments or Leases

The Bank has obligations under long-term non-cancellable leases for premises and equipment. Future minimum operating lease commitments for premises and for equipment, where the annual rental is in excess of $100 thousand, is estimated at $948 million for 2019; $902 million for 2020, $815 million for 2021, $733 million for 2022, $640 million for 2023, $3,229 million for 2024, and thereafter.

Future minimum finance lease commitments where the annual payment is in excess of $100 thousand, is estimated at $26 million for 2019; $12 million for 2020, $8 million for 2021, $5 million for 2022, $4 million for 2023, $5 million for 2024, and thereafter.

The premises and equipment net rental expense, included under Non-interest expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Income, was $1.1 billion for the year ended October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $1.1 billion; October 31, 2016 – $1.1 billion).

PLEDGED ASSETS AND COLLATERAL

In the ordinary course of business, securities and other assets are pledged against liabilities or contingent liabilities, including repurchase agreements, securitization liabilities, covered bonds, obligations related to securities sold short, and securities borrowing transactions. Assets are also deposited for the purposes of participation in clearing and payment systems and depositories or to have access to the facilities of central banks in foreign jurisdictions, or as security for contract settlements with derivative exchanges or other derivative counterparties.

Details of assets pledged against liabilities and collateral assets held or repledged are shown in the following table:

 

Sources and Uses of Pledged Assets and Collateral1               
(millions of Canadian dollars)           As at  
      October 31
2018
    October 31
2017
 

Sources of pledged assets and collateral

    

Bank assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 1,219   $ 442

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

     3,301     3,329

Loans

     83,637     75,682

Securities

     83,370     74,511

Other assets

     1,278     635
       172,805     154,599

Third-party assets2

    

Collateral received and available for sale or repledging

     243,168     215,678

Less: Collateral not repledged

     (57,845     (61,328 )  
       185,323     154,350
       358,128     308,949

Uses of pledged assets and collateral3

    

Derivatives

     8,083     7,905

Obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements

     105,665     94,945

Securities borrowing and lending

     85,544     61,856

Obligations related to securities sold short

     39,007     35,281

Securitization

     32,067     33,527

Covered bond

     38,033     30,273

Clearing systems, payment systems, and depositories

     7,540     5,686

Foreign governments and central banks

     1,390     1,222

Other

     40,799     38,254

Total

   $     358,128   $     308,949

 

1

Certain comparative amounts have been restated to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

2

Includes collateral received from reverse repurchase agreements, securities borrowing, margin loans, and other client activity.

3

Includes $43.9 billion of on-balance sheet assets that the Bank has pledged and that the counterparty can subsequently repledge as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $39.3 billion).

ASSETS SOLD WITH RECOURSE

In connection with its securitization activities, the Bank typically makes customary representations and warranties about the underlying assets which may result in an obligation to repurchase the assets. These representations and warranties attest that the Bank, as the seller, has executed the sale of assets in good faith, and in compliance with relevant laws and contractual requirements. In the event that they do not meet these criteria, the loans may be required to be repurchased by the Bank.

 

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GUARANTEES

The following types of transactions represent the principal guarantees that the Bank has entered into.

Assets Sold With Contingent Repurchase Obligations

The Bank sells mortgage loans, which it continues to service, to the TD Mortgage Fund (the "Fund"), a mutual fund managed by the Bank. As part of its responsibilities, the Bank has an obligation to repurchase mortgage loans when they default or if the Fund experiences a liquidity event such that it does not have sufficient cash to honour unit-holder redemptions. On April 22, 2016, the Fund was discontinued and merged with another mutual fund managed by the Bank. The mortgages held by the Fund were not merged into the other mutual fund and as a result of the Fund's discontinuation, the mortgages were repurchased from the Fund at a fair value of $155 million. Prior to the discontinuation of the Fund, during the year ended October 31, 2016, the fair value of the mortgages repurchased from the Fund as a result of a liquidity event was $21 million. For further details on the Bank's involvement with the Fund, refer to Note 10.

Credit Enhancements

The Bank guarantees payments to counterparties in the event that third-party credit enhancements supporting asset pools are insufficient.

Indemnification Agreements

In the normal course of operations, the Bank provides indemnification agreements to various counterparties in transactions such as service agreements, leasing transactions, and agreements relating to acquisitions and dispositions. Under these agreements, the Bank is required to compensate counterparties for costs incurred as a result of various contingencies such as changes in laws and regulations and litigation claims. The nature of certain indemnification agreements prevent the Bank from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount that the Bank would be required to pay such counterparties.

The Bank also indemnifies directors, officers, and other persons, to the extent permitted by law, against certain claims that may be made against them as a result of their services to the Bank or, at the Bank's request, to another entity.

The following table summarizes as at October 31, the maximum potential amount of future payments that could be made under guarantees without consideration of possible recoveries under recourse provisions or from collateral held or pledged.

 

Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments                
(millions of Canadian dollars)            As at  
     

October 31

2018

    

October 31

2017

 

Financial and performance standby letters of credit

   $ 26,431    $ 23,723

Assets sold with contingent repurchase obligations

     12      15

Total

   $     26,443    $     23,738

 

NOTE 28:  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to directly or indirectly control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions. The Bank's related parties include key management personnel, their close family members and their related entities, subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures, and post-employment benefit plans for the Bank's employees.

TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, THEIR CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THEIR RELATED ENTITIES

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the Bank, directly or indirectly. The Bank considers certain of its officers and directors to be key management personnel. The Bank makes loans to its key management personnel, their close family members, and their related entities on market terms and conditions with the exception of banking products and services for key management personnel, which are subject to approved policy guidelines that govern all employees.

As at October 31, 2018, $149 million (October 31, 2017 – $180 million) of related party loans were outstanding from key management personnel, their close family members, and their related entities.

COMPENSATION

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

 

Compensation                        
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the years ended October 31  
      2018      2017      2016  

Short-term employee benefits

   $ 34    $ 33    $ 25

Post-employment benefits

     3      3      3

Share-based payments

     37      32      32

Total

   $     74    $     68    $     60

In addition, the Bank offers deferred share and other plans to non-employee directors, executives, and certain other key employees. Refer to Note 23 for further details.

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank also provides various banking services to associated and other related corporations on terms similar to those offered to non-related parties.

 

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TRANSACTIONS WITH SUBSIDIARIES, TD AMERITRADE, AND SYMCOR INC.

Transactions between the Bank and its subsidiaries meet the definition of related party transactions. If these transactions are eliminated on consolidation, they are not disclosed as related party transactions.

Transactions between the Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Symcor Inc. (Symcor) also qualify as related party transactions. There were no significant transactions between the Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Symcor during the year ended October 31, 2018, other than as described in the following sections and in Note 12.

Other Transactions with TD Ameritrade and Symcor

(1) TRANSACTIONS WITH TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CORPORATION

The Bank is party to an insured deposit account (IDA) agreement with TD Ameritrade, pursuant to which the Bank makes available to clients of TD Ameritrade, FDIC-insured money market deposit accounts as either designated sweep vehicles or as non-sweep deposit accounts. TD Ameritrade provides marketing and support services with respect to the IDA. The Bank paid fees of $1.9 billion during the year ended October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $1.5 billion; October 31, 2016 – $1.2 billion) to TD Ameritrade related to deposit accounts. The amount paid by the Bank is based on the average insured deposit balance of $140 billion for the year ended October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – $124 billion; October 31, 2016 – $112 billion) with a portion of the amount tied to the actual yield earned by the Bank on the investments, less the actual interest paid to clients of TD Ameritrade, and the balance tied to an agreed rate of return. The Bank earns a servicing fee of 25 bps on the aggregate average daily balance in the sweep accounts (subject to adjustment based on a specified formula).

As at October 31, 2018, amounts receivable from TD Ameritrade were $137 million (October 31, 2017 – $68 million). As at October 31, 2018, amounts payable to TD Ameritrade were $174 million (October 31, 2017 – $167 million).

The Bank and other financial institutions provided TD Ameritrade with unsecured revolving loan facilities. The total commitment provided by the Bank was $338 million, which was undrawn as at October 31, 2018, and October 31, 2017.

(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH SYMCOR

The Bank has one-third ownership in Symcor, a Canadian provider of business process outsourcing services offering a diverse portfolio of integrated solutions in item processing, statement processing and production, and cash management services. The Bank accounts for Symcor's results using the equity method of accounting. During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank paid $86 million (October 31, 2017 – $93 million; October 31, 2016 – $97 million) for these services. As at October 31, 2018, the amount payable to Symcor was $14 million (October 31, 2017 – $15 million).

The Bank and two other shareholder banks have also provided a $100 million unsecured loan facility to Symcor which was undrawn as at October 31, 2018, and October 31, 2017.

 

NOTE 29:  SEGMENTED INFORMATION

For management reporting purposes, the Bank reports its results under three key business segments: Canadian Retail, which includes the results of the Canadian personal and commercial banking businesses, Canadian credit cards, TD Auto Finance Canada, and Canadian wealth and insurance businesses; U.S. Retail, which includes the results of the U.S. personal and business banking operations, U.S. credit cards, TD Auto Finance U.S., U.S. wealth business, and the Bank's investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking. The Bank's other activities are grouped into the Corporate segment.

Canadian Retail is comprised of Canadian personal and commercial banking, which provides financial products and services to personal, small business, and commercial customers, TD Auto Finance Canada, the Canadian credit card business, the Canadian wealth business, which provides investment products and services to institutional and retail investors, and the insurance business. U.S. Retail is comprised of the personal and business banking operations in the U.S. operating under the brand TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and Florida, and the U.S. wealth business, including Epoch and the Bank's equity investment in TD Ameritrade. Wholesale banking provides a wide range of capital markets, investment banking, and corporate banking products and services, including underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, and meeting the daily trading, funding, and investment needs of the Bank's clients. The Bank's other activities are grouped into the Corporate segment. The Corporate segment includes the effects of certain asset securitization programs, treasury management, the collectively assessed allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses in Canadian Retail and Wholesale Banking, elimination of taxable equivalent adjustments and other management reclassifications, corporate level tax items, and residual unallocated revenue and expenses.

The results of each business segment reflect revenue, expenses, and assets generated by the businesses in that segment. Due to the complexity of the Bank, its management reporting model uses various estimates, assumptions, allocations, and risk-based methodologies for funds transfer pricing, inter-segment revenue, income tax rates, capital, indirect expenses and cost transfers to measure business segment results. The basis of allocation and methodologies are reviewed periodically to align with management's evaluation of the Bank's business segments. Transfer pricing of funds is generally applied at market rates. Inter-segment revenue is negotiated between each business segment and approximates the fair value of the services provided. Income tax provision or recovery is generally applied to each segment based on a statutory tax rate and may be adjusted for items and activities unique to each segment. Amortization of intangibles acquired as a result of business combinations is included in the Corporate segment. Accordingly, net income for business segments is presented before amortization of these intangibles.

Non-interest income is earned by the Bank primarily through investment and securities services, credit fees, trading income, service charges, card services, and insurance revenues. Revenues from investment and securities services are earned predominantly in the Canadian Retail segment with the remainder earned in Wholesale Banking and U.S. Retail. Revenues from credit fees are primarily earned in the Wholesale Banking and Canadian Retail segments. Trading income is earned within Wholesale Banking. Both service charges and card services revenue are mainly earned in the U.S. Retail and Canadian Retail segments. Insurance revenue is earned in the Canadian Retail segment.

Net interest income within Wholesale Banking is calculated on a taxable equivalent basis (TEB), which means that the value of non-taxable or tax-exempt income, including dividends, is adjusted to its equivalent before-tax value. Using TEB allows the Bank to measure income from all securities and loans consistently and makes for a more meaningful comparison of net interest income with similar institutions. The TEB adjustment reflected in Wholesale Banking is reversed in the Corporate segment.

The Bank purchases CDS to hedge the credit risk in Wholesale Banking's corporate lending portfolio. These CDS do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period's earnings. The related loans are accounted for at amortized cost. Management believes that this asymmetry in the accounting treatment between CDS and loans would result in periodic profit and loss volatility which is not indicative of the economics of the corporate loan portfolio or the underlying business performance in Wholesale Banking. As a result, these CDS are accounted for on an accrual basis in Wholesale Banking and the gains and losses on these CDS, in excess of the accrued cost, are reported in the Corporate segment.

 

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The Bank changed its trading strategy with respect to certain trading debt securities and reclassified these securities from trading to the available-for-sale category under IAS 39 (classified as fair value through other comprehensive income under IFRS 9) effective August 1, 2008. These debt securities are economically hedged, primarily with CDS and interest rate swap contracts which are recorded on a fair value basis with changes in fair value recorded in the period's earnings. As a result, the derivatives were accounted for on an accrual basis in Wholesale Banking and the gains and losses related to the derivatives in excess of the accrued amounts were reported in the Corporate segment. Adjusted results of the Bank in prior periods exclude the gains and losses of the derivatives in excess of the accrued amount. Effective February 1, 2017, the total gains and losses as a result of changes in fair value of these derivatives are recorded in Wholesale Banking.

Upon adoption of IFRS 9, the current period provision for credit losses related to performing (Stage 1 and Stage 2) and impaired (Stage 3) financial assets, loan commitments, and financial guarantees are recorded within the respective segment. Under IAS 39, and prior to November 1, 2017, the provision for credit losses related to the collectively assessed allowance for incurred but not identified credit losses that related to Canadian Retail and Wholesale Banking segments was recorded in the Corporate segment.

The following table summarizes the segment results for the years ended October 31.

 

Results by Business Segment1                                      
(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the years ended October 31  
                                   2018  
      Canadian
Retail
    

U.S.

Retail

     Wholesale
Banking2,3
    Corporate2,3     Total  

Net interest income (loss)

   $ 11,576    $ 8,176    $ 1,150      $ 1,337      $ 22,239

Non-interest income (loss)

     11,137      2,768      2,309        381        16,595

Total revenue4 

     22,713      10,944      3,459        1,718        38,834

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

     998      917      3        562        2,480

Insurance claims and related expenses

     2,444                         2,444

Non-interest expenses

     9,473      6,100      2,067        2,497        20,137

Income (loss) before income taxes

     9,798      3,927      1,389        (1,341 )       13,773

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

     2,615      432      335        (200 )       3,182

Equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade

            693            50        743

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,183    $ 4,188    $ 1,054      $ (1,091 )     $ 11,334
            

Total assets as at October 31

   $     433,960    $     417,292    $     425,909     $     57,742     $     1,334,903
                                  
                                    2017  

Net interest income (loss)

   $ 10,611    $ 7,486    $ 1,804      $ 946      $ 20,847

Non-interest income (loss)

     10,451      2,735      1,467        649        15,302

Total revenue4 

     21,062      10,221      3,271        1,595        36,149

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

     986      792      (28 )       466        2,216

Insurance claims and related expenses

     2,246                         2,246

Non-interest expenses

     8,934      5,878      1,929        2,625        19,366

Income (loss) before income taxes

     8,896      3,551      1,370        (1,496 )       12,321

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

     2,371      671      331        (1,120 )       2,253

Equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade

            442            7        449

Net income (loss)

   $ 6,525    $ 3,322    $ 1,039      $ (369 )     $ 10,517
            

Total assets as at October 31

   $ 404,444    $ 403,937    $ 406,138      $ 64,476      $ 1,278,995
                                  
                                    2016  

Net interest income (loss)

   $ 9,979    $ 7,093    $ 1,685      $ 1,166      $ 19,923

Non-interest income (loss)

     10,230      2,366      1,345        451        14,392

Total revenue

     20,209      9,459      3,030        1,617        34,315

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

     1,011      744      74        501        2,330

Insurance claims and related expenses

     2,462                         2,462

Non-interest expenses

     8,557      5,693      1,739        2,888        18,877

Income (loss) before income taxes

     8,179      3,022      1,217        (1,772 )       10,646

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

     2,191      498      297        (843 )       2,143

Equity in net income of an investment in TD Ameritrade

            435            (2 )       433

Net income (loss)

   $ 5,988    $ 2,959    $ 920      $ (931 )     $ 8,936
            

Total assets as at October 31

   $ 383,011    $ 388,749    $ 342,478      $ 62,729      $ 1,176,967

 

1

The retailer program partners' share of revenues and credit losses is presented in the Corporate segment, with an offsetting amount (representing the partners' net share) recorded in Non-interest expenses, resulting in no impact to Corporate reported Net income (loss). The Net income (loss) included in the U.S. Retail segment includes only the portion of revenue and credit losses attributable to the Bank under the agreements.

2

Net interest income within Wholesale Banking is calculated on a TEB. The TEB adjustment reflected in Wholesale Banking is reversed in the Corporate segment.

3

Effective February 1, 2017, the total gains and losses as a result of changes in fair value of the CDS and interest rate swap contracts hedging the reclassified financial assets at FVOCI (AFS securities under IAS 39) portfolio are recorded in Wholesale Banking. Previously, these derivatives were accounted for on an accrual basis in Wholesale Banking and the gains and losses related to the derivatives, in excess of the accrued costs were reported in Corporate segment.

4

Effective fiscal 2017, the impact from certain treasury and balance sheet management activities relating to the U.S. Retail segment is recorded in the Corporate segment.

 

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RESULTS BY GEOGRAPHY

For reporting of geographic results, segments are grouped into Canada, United States, and Other international. Transactions are primarily recorded in the location responsible for recording the revenue or assets. This location frequently corresponds with the location of the legal entity through which the business is conducted and the location of the customer.

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)    For the years ended October 31             As at October 31  
                     2018            2018   
      Total revenue      Income before
income taxes
     Net income            Total assets  

Canada

   $     23,279      $ 8,886    $ 6,523      $ 713,677   

United States

     13,751        3,768      2,993        514,263   

Other international

     1,804        1,119      1,818              106,963   

Total

   $ 38,834      $     13,773    $     11,334            $     1,334,903   
                                   
                      2017            2017  

Canada

   $ 20,862      $ 7,250    $ 5,660      $ 648,924   

United States

     13,371        3,677      3,075        515,478   

Other international

     1,916        1,394      1,782              114,593   

Total

   $ 36,149      $ 12,321    $ 10,517            $ 1,278,995   
                                   
                      2016            2016   

Canada

   $ 20,374      $ 6,760    $ 5,133      $ 632,215   

United States

     12,217        2,873      2,436        462,330   

Other international

     1,724        1,013      1,367              82,422   

Total

   $ 34,315      $ 10,646    $ 8,936            $ 1,176,967   

 

NOTE 30:  INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

The following table presents interest income and interest expense by basis of accounting measurement. Please refer to Note 2 for the type of instruments measured at amortized cost and FVOCI under IFRS 9 and IAS 39.

 

(millions of Canadian dollars)            For the year ended  
     October 31, 20181      October 31, 2017  
      Interest income      Interest expense      Interest income      Interest expense  

Measured at amortized cost

   $ 26,051      $ 9,286       $ 22,596    $ 6,204   

Measured at FVOCI

     4,588               3,426         
     30,639        9,286         26,022        6,204   

Not measured at amortized cost or FVOCI2

     5,783        4,897         3,810        2,781   

Total

   $     36,422    $     14,183      $     29,832    $     8,985   

 

1 

Amounts for the year ended October 31, 2018 are prepared in accordance with IFRS 9. Prior period comparatives are based on IAS 39. Refer to Note 2 for further details.

2 

Includes interest income, interest expense, and dividend income for financial instruments that are measured or designated at fair value through profit or loss and equities designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.

 

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NOTE 31:  CREDIT RISK

Concentration of credit risk exists where a number of borrowers or counterparties are engaged in similar activities, are located in the same geographic area or have comparable economic characteristics. Their ability to meet contractual obligations may be similarly affected by changing economic, political or other conditions. The Bank's portfolio could be sensitive to changing conditions in particular geographic regions.

Concentration of Credit Risk

(millions of Canadian dollars,    As at  
except as noted)    Loans and customers' liability
under acceptances1,2
    Credit Instruments3,4     Derivative financial
instruments5,6
 
      October 31
2018
    October 31
2017
    October 31
2018
    October 31
2017
    October 31
2018
    October 31
2017
 

Canada7

     67  %      66  %       40  %      42  %       24  %      29  %  

United States8

     32     33       57     55     31     26

United Kingdom

                 1     1     15     17

Europe – other

                 1     1     24     21

Other international

     1     1       1     1     6     7

Total

     100  %      100  %       100  %      100  %       100  %      100  %  
     $     666,405   $     629,888   $     210,804   $     181,200   $     55,615   $     53,645

 

1 

Of the total loans and customers' liability under acceptances, the only industry segment which equalled or exceeded 5% of the total concentration as at October 31, 2018, was: real estate 9% (October 31, 2017 – 10%).

2 

Includes loans that are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

3 

As at October 31, 2018, the Bank had commitments and contingent liability contracts in the amount of $211 billion (October 31, 2017 – $181 billion). Included are commitments to extend credit totalling $184 billion (October 31, 2017 – $157 billion), of which the credit risk is dispersed as detailed in the table above.

4 

Of the commitments to extend credit, industry segments which equalled or exceeded 5% of the total concentration were as follows as at October 31, 2018: financial institutions 19% (October 31, 2017 – 19%); pipelines, oil and gas 10% (October 31, 2017 – 10%); power and utilities 9% (October 31, 2017 – 10%); automotive 9% (October 31, 2017 – 7%); telecommunications, cable, and media 7% (October 31, 2017 – 6%); sundry manufacturing and wholesale 7% (October 31, 2017 – 7%); professional and other services 6% (October 31, 2017 – 6%); non-residential real estate development 5% (October 31, 2017 – 5%); government, public sector entities, and education 5% (October 31, 2017 – 5%).

5 

As at October 31, 2018, the current replacement cost of derivative financial instruments amounted to $56 billion (October 31, 2017 – $54 billion). Based on the location of the ultimate counterparty, the credit risk was allocated as detailed in the table above. The table excludes the fair value of exchange traded derivatives.

6 

The largest concentration by counterparty type was with financial institutions (including non-banking financial institutions), which accounted for 68% of the total as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – 75%). The second largest concentration was with governments, which accounted for 26% of the total as at October 31, 2018 (October 31, 2017 – 20%). No other industry segment exceeded 5% of the total.

7 

Debt securities classified as loans were 0.4% as at October 31, 2017, of the total loans and customers' liability under acceptances. Debt securities classified as loans are reclassified as Debt securities at amortized cost under IFRS 9.

8 

Debt securities classified as loans were 0.1% as at October 31, 2017, of the total loans and customers' liability under acceptances. Debt securities classified as loans are reclassified as Debt securities at amortized cost under IFRS 9.

 

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The following table presents the maximum exposure to credit risk of financial instruments, before taking account of any collateral held or other credit enhancements.

Gross Maximum Credit Risk Exposure

(millions of Canadian dollars)            As at  
      October 31
2018
     October 31
2017
 

Cash and due from banks

   $ 4,735    $ 3,971

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

     30,720      51,185

Securities1 

     

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

     

Government and government-insured securities

     1,397      2,119

Other debt securities

     2,221      1,913

Trading

     

Government and government-insured securities

     47,085      40,012

Other debt securities

     20,106      13,358

Retained interest

     25      32

Non-trading securities at fair value through profit or loss

     

Government and government-insured securities

            n/a  

Other debt securities

     2,340      n/a  

Securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

     

Government and government-insured securities

     94,733      n/a  

Other debt securities

     30,948      n/a  

Available-for-sale

     

Government and government-insured securities

     n/a        102,361

Other debt securities

     n/a        41,763

Debt securities at amortized cost

     

Government and government-insured securities

     60,535      n/a  

Other debt securities

     46,636      n/a  

Held-to-maturity

     

Government and government-insured securities

     n/a        45,623

Other debt securities

     n/a        25,740

Securities purchased under reverse purchase agreements

     127,379      134,429

Derivatives2

     101,525      70,120

Loans

     

Residential mortgages

     225,081      221,990

Consumer instalment and other personal

     170,976      156,293

Credit card

     34,015      31,743

Business and government

     216,321      199,503

Debt securities classified as loans

     n/a        3,062

Trading loans

     10,990      11,235

Non-trading loans at fair value through profit or loss

     1,336      n/a  

Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income

     2,745      n/a  

Customers' liability under acceptances

     17,267      17,297

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clients

     26,940      29,971

Other assets

     5,886      4,556

Total assets

     1,281,942      1,208,276

Credit instruments3

     210,804      181,200

Unconditionally cancellable commitments to extend credit relating to personal lines of credit and credit card lines

     301,752      290,123

Total credit exposure

   $     1,794,498    $     1,679,599

 

1 

Excludes equity securities.

2 

The gross maximum credit exposure for derivatives is based on the credit equivalent amount less the impact of certain master netting arrangements. The amounts exclude exchange traded derivatives and non-trading credit derivatives. Refer to Note 11 for further details.

3 

The balance represents the maximum amount of additional funds that the Bank could be obligated to extend should the contracts be fully utilized. The actual maximum exposure may differ from the amount reported above. Refer to Note 27 for further details.

 

NOTE 32:  REGULATORY CAPITAL

The Bank manages its capital under guidelines established by OSFI. The regulatory capital guidelines measure capital in relation to credit, market, and operational risks. The Bank has various capital policies, procedures, and controls which it utilizes to achieve its goals and objectives.

The Bank's capital management objectives are:

 

To be an appropriately capitalized financial institution as determined by:

 

the Bank's Risk Appetite Statement;

 

capital requirements defined by relevant regulatory authorities; and

 

the Bank's internal assessment of capital requirements consistent with the Bank's risk profile and risk tolerance levels.

 

To have the most economically achievable weighted-average cost of capital, consistent with preserving the appropriate mix of capital elements to meet targeted capitalization levels.

 

To ensure ready access to sources of appropriate capital, at reasonable cost, in order to:

 

insulate the Bank from unexpected events; or

 

support and facilitate business growth and/or acquisitions consistent with the Bank's strategy and risk appetite.

 

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To support strong external debt ratings, in order to manage the Bank's overall cost of funds and to maintain accessibility to required funding.

These objectives are applied in a manner consistent with the Bank's overall objective of providing a satisfactory return on shareholders' equity.

Basel III Capital Framework

Capital requirements of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) are commonly referred to as Basel III. Under Basel III, Total Capital consists of three components, namely Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1), Additional Tier 1, and Tier 2 Capital. Risk sensitive regulatory capital ratios are calculated by dividing CET1, Tier 1, and Total Capital by their respective risk-weighted assets (RWA), inclusive of any minimum requirements outlined under the regulatory floor. In 2015, Basel III also implemented a non-risk sensitive leverage ratio to act as a supplementary measure to the risk-sensitive capital requirements. The objective of the leverage ratio is to constrain the build-up of excess leverage in the banking sector. The leverage ratio is calculated by dividing Tier 1 Capital by leverage ratio exposure which is primarily comprised of on-balance sheet assets with adjustments made to derivative and securities financing transaction exposures, and credit equivalent amounts of off-balance sheet exposures.

Capital Position and Capital Ratios

The Basel framework allows qualifying banks to determine capital levels consistent with the way they measure, manage, and mitigate risks. It specifies methodologies for the measurement of credit, market, and operational risks. The Bank uses the advanced approaches for the majority of its portfolios. Effective the third quarter of 2016, OSFI approved the Bank to calculate the majority of the retail portfolio credit RWA in the U.S. Retail segment using the AIRB approach. The remaining assets in the U.S. Retail segment continue to use the standardized approach for credit risk.

For accounting purposes, IFRS is followed for consolidation of subsidiaries and joint ventures. For regulatory capital purposes, insurance subsidiaries are deconsolidated and reported as a deduction from capital. Insurance subsidiaries are subject to their own capital adequacy reporting, such as OSFI's Minimum Continuing Capital Surplus Requirements and Minimum Capital Test. Currently, for regulatory capital purposes, all the entities of the Bank are either consolidated or deducted from capital and there are no entities from which surplus capital is recognized.

Some of the Bank's subsidiaries are individually regulated by either OSFI or other regulators. Many of these entities have minimum capital requirements which they must maintain and which may limit the Bank's ability to extract capital or funds for other uses.

During the year ended October 31, 2018, the Bank complied with the OSFI Basel III guideline related to capital ratios and the leverage ratio. Effective January 1, 2016, OSFI's target CET1, Tier 1, and Total Capital ratios for Canadian banks designated as D-SIBs includes a 1% common equity capital surcharge bringing the targets to 8%, 9.5%, and 11.5%, respectively. In addition, on June 25, 2018, OSFI provided greater transparency related to previously undisclosed Pillar 2 CET1 capital buffers through the introduction of the public Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB) which is held by D-SIBs against Pillar 2 risks. The current buffer is set at 1.5% of total risk-weighted assets (RWA) and must be met with CET1 Capital, effectively raising the CET1 target to 9.5%. Effective the second quarter of 2018, the Bank is no longer constrained by the regulatory floor as a result of implementing OSFI's revised capital floor requirements.

OSFI has provided IFRS transitional provisions for the leverage ratio (as previously with the ACM), which allows for the exclusion of assets securitized and sold through CMHC-sponsored programs prior to March 31, 2010, from the calculation.

The following table summarizes the Bank's regulatory capital position as at October 31.

 

Regulatory Capital Position               
(millions of Canadian dollars, except as noted)    As at  
     

October 31

2018

   

October 31

2017

 

Capital

    

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

   $ 52,389      $ 46,628   

Tier 1 Capital

     59,735        53,751   

Total Capital

     70,434        65,038   

Risk-weighted assets used in the calculation of capital ratios1,2

    

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital

   $     435,632      $     435,750   

Tier 1 Capital

     435,780        435,750   

Total Capital

     435,927        435,750   

Capital and leverage ratios

    

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio1,2

     12.0  %       10.7  %  

Tier 1 Capital ratio1,2

     13.7        12.3   

Total Capital ratio1,2

     16.2        14.9   

Leverage ratio

     4.2        3.9   

 

1 

In accordance with the final CAR guideline, the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) capital charge is being phased in until the first quarter of 2019. Each capital ratio has its own RWA measure due to the OSFI-prescribed scalar for inclusion of the CVA. For fiscal 2018, the scalars for inclusion of CVA for CET1, Tier 1, and Total Capital RWA are 80%, 83%, and 86%, respectively. For fiscal 2017, the scalars were 72%, 77%, and 81%, respectively.

2 

As at October 31, 2017, RWA for all ratios were the same due to the regulatory floor which was based on Basel I risk weights. As at October 31, 2018, the regulatory floor is based on Basel II standardized risk weights and is no longer triggered resulting in a separate RWA for each ratio due to the CVA scalar.

 

NOTE 33:  RISK MANAGEMENT

The risk management policies and procedures of the Bank are provided in the MD&A. The shaded sections of the "Managing Risk" section of the MD&A relating to market, liquidity, and insurance risks are an integral part of the 2018 Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTE 34:  INFORMATION ON SUBSIDIARIES

The following is a list of the directly or indirectly held significant subsidiaries.

 

SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES1                     
(millions of Canadian dollars)                As at October 31, 2018  
North America   

Address of Head

or Principal Office2 

   Description    Carrying value of shares
owned by the Bank3 
 

Meloche Monnex Inc.

  

Montreal, Québec

  

Holding Company

   $ 1,379  

Security National Insurance Company

  

Montreal, Québec

  

Insurance Company

  

Primmum Insurance Company

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Insurance Company

  

TD Direct Insurance Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Insurance Company

  

TD General Insurance Company

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Insurance Company

  

TD Home and Auto Insurance Company

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Insurance Company

        

TD Asset Management Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Investment Counselling and Portfolio Management

     328  

TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Investment Counselling and Portfolio Management

        

TD Auto Finance (Canada) Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Automotive Finance Entity

     2,344  

TD Auto Finance Services Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Automotive Finance Entity

     1,350  

TD Group US Holdings LLC

  

Wilmington, Delaware

  

Holding Company

         68,903  

Toronto Dominion Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc.

  

New York, New York

  

Holding Company

  

TD Prime Services LLC

  

New York, New York

  

Securities Dealer

  

TD Securities (USA) LLC

  

New York, New York

  

Securities Dealer

  

Toronto Dominion (Texas) LLC

  

New York, New York

  

Financial Services Entity

  

Toronto Dominion (New York) LLC

  

New York, New York

  

Financial Services Entity

  

Toronto Dominion Capital (U.S.A.), Inc.

  

New York, New York

  

Small Business Investment Company

  

Toronto Dominion Investments, Inc.

  

New York, New York

  

Merchant Banking and Investments

  

TD Bank US Holding Company

  

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

  

Holding Company

  

Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.

  

New York, New York

  

Investment Counselling and Portfolio Management

  

TDAM USA Inc.

  

New York, New York

  

Investment Counselling and Portfolio Management

  

TD Bank USA, National Association

  

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

  

U.S. National Bank

  

TD Bank, National Association

  

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

  

U.S. National Bank

  

TD Auto Finance LLC

  

Farmington Hills, Michigan

  

Automotive Finance Entity

  

TD Equipment Finance, Inc.

  

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

  

Financial Services Entity

  

TD Private Client Wealth LLC

  

New York, New York

  

Broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor

  

TD Wealth Management Services Inc.

  

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

  

Insurance Agency

  

TD Luxembourg International Holdings

  

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

  

Holding Company

  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation4 

  

Omaha, Nebraska

  

Securities Dealer

        

TD Investment Services Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Mutual Fund Dealer

     26  

TD Life Insurance Company

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Insurance Company

     70  

TD Mortgage Corporation

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Deposit-Taking Entity

     9,201  

TD Pacific Mortgage Corporation

  

Vancouver, British Columbia

  

Deposit-Taking Entity

  

The Canada Trust Company

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Trust, Loans, and Deposit-Taking Entity

        

TD Securities Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Investment Dealer and Broker

     2,191  

TD Vermillion Holdings Limited

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Holding Company

     21,520  

TD Financial International Ltd.

  

Hamilton, Bermuda

  

Holding Company

  

TD Reinsurance (Barbados) Inc.

  

St. James, Barbados

  

Reinsurance Company

  

Toronto Dominion International Inc.

  

St. James, Barbados

  

Intragroup Lending Company

        

TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

  

Toronto, Ontario

  

Investment Dealer

     2,799  

International

                  

TD Bank N.V.

  

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  

Dutch Bank

     434  

TD Ireland Unlimited Company

  

Dublin, Ireland

  

Holding Company

     319  

TD Global Finance Unlimited Company

  

Dublin, Ireland

  

Securities Dealer

        

TD Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd.

  

Tokyo, Japan

  

Securities Dealer

     9  

Toronto Dominion Australia Limited

  

Sydney, Australia

  

Securities Dealer

     99  

Toronto Dominion Investments B.V.

  

London, England

  

Holding Company

     1,078  

TD Bank Europe Limited

  

London, England

  

UK Bank

  

Toronto Dominion Holdings (U.K.) Limited

  

London, England

  

Holding Company

  

TD Securities Limited

  

London, England

  

Securities Dealer

        

Toronto Dominion (South East Asia) Limited

  

Singapore, Singapore

  

Financial Institution

     817  

 

1 

Unless otherwise noted, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, either directly or through its subsidiaries, owns 100% of the entity and/or 100% of any issued and outstanding voting securities and non-voting securities of the entities listed.

2 

Each subsidiary is incorporated or organized in the country in which its head or principal office is located, with the exception of Toronto Dominion Investments B.V., a company incorporated in The Netherlands, but with its principal office in the United Kingdom.

3 

Carrying amounts are prepared for purposes of meeting the disclosure requirements of Section 308 (3)(a)(ii) of the Bank Act. Intercompany transactions may be included herein which are eliminated for consolidated financial reporting purposes. Certain amounts have been adjusted to conform with the presentation adopted in the current period.

4 

As at October 31, 2018, the Bank's reported investment in TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation was 41.61% (October 31, 2017 – 41.27%) of the outstanding shares of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. TD Luxembourg International Holdings and its ownership of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation is included given the significance of the Bank's investment in TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.

SUBSIDIARIES WITH RESTRICTIONS TO TRANSFER FUNDS

Certain of the Bank's subsidiaries have regulatory requirements to fulfill, in accordance with applicable law, in order to transfer funds, including paying dividends to, repaying loans to, or redeeming subordinated debentures issued to, the Bank. These customary requirements include, but are not limited to:

 

Local regulatory capital and/or surplus adequacy requirements;

 

Basel requirements under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2;

 

Local regulatory approval requirements; and

 

Local corporate and/or securities laws.

 

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As at October 31, 2018, the net assets of subsidiaries subject to regulatory or capital adequacy requirements was $79.8 billion (October 31, 2017 – $77.2 billion), before intercompany eliminations.

In addition to regulatory requirements outlined above, the Bank may be subject to significant restrictions on its ability to use the assets or settle the liabilities of members of its group. Key contractual restrictions may arise from the provision of collateral to third parties in the normal course of business, for example through secured financing transactions; assets securitized which are not subsequently available for transfer by the Bank; and assets transferred into other consolidated and unconsolidated structured entities. The impact of these restrictions has been disclosed in Notes 9 and 27.

Aside from non-controlling interests disclosed in Note 21, there were no significant restrictions on the ability of the Bank to access or use the assets or settle the liabilities of subsidiaries within the group as a result of protective rights of non-controlling interests.

 

NOTE 35:  SIGNIFICANT AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, AND PENDING ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Greystone Managed Investments Inc.

On November 1, 2018, the Bank acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Greystone Capital Management Inc., the parent company of Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (Greystone) for consideration of $817 million, of which $475 million was paid in cash and $342 million was paid in the Bank's common shares. The value of 4.7 million common shares issued as consideration was based on the volume weighted-average market price of the Bank's common shares over the 10 trading day period immediately preceding the fifth business day prior to the acquisition date and was recorded based on market price at close. Common shares of $167 million issued to employee shareholders in respect of the purchase price will be held in escrow for two years post-acquisition, subject to their continued employment, and will be recorded as a compensation expense over the two-year escrow period.

The acquisition is accounted for as a business combination under the purchase method. As at November 1, 2018, the acquisition contributed $169 million of assets and $55 million of liabilities. The excess of accounting consideration over the fair value of the identifiable net assets is allocated to customer relationship intangibles of $140 million, deferred tax liability of $37 million and goodwill of $433 million. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The results of the acquisition will be consolidated from the acquisition date and reported in the Canadian Retail segment. The purchase price allocation is subject to refinement and may be adjusted to reflect new information about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date during the measurement period.

Agreement for Air Canada Credit Card Loyalty Program

On November 26, 2018, the Bank finalized a long-term loyalty program agreement (the ''Loyalty Agreement'') with Air Canada. Under the terms of the Loyalty Agreement, the Bank will become the primary credit card issuer for Air Canada’s new loyalty program when it launches in 2020 through to 2030. The Loyalty Agreement was finalized in conjunction with Air Canada entering into a definitive share purchase agreement with Aimia Inc. (''Aimia'') for the acquisition of Aimia Canada Inc., which operates the Aeroplan loyalty business (the ''Transaction''), for an aggregate purchase price of $450 million in cash and the assumption of approximately $1.9 billion of Aeroplan Miles liability. The closing of the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including receipt of Aimia shareholder approval and customary regulatory approvals. The Loyalty Agreement will become effective upon the closing of the Transaction and TD Aeroplan cardholders will become members of Air Canada’s new loyalty program and their miles will be transitioned when Air Canada’s new loyalty program launches in 2020.

If the proposed Transaction is completed, the Bank will pay $622 million plus applicable sales tax to Air Canada, of which $547 million ($446 million after sales and income taxes) will be recognized as an expense during the first quarter of 2019 to be reported in the Canadian Retail segment, and $75 million will be recognized as an intangible asset amortized over the Loyalty Agreement term. In addition, the Bank will prepay $308 million plus applicable sales tax for the future purchase of loyalty points over a ten year period. The Bank also expects to incur additional pre-tax costs of approximately $100 million over two years to build the functionality required to facilitate the new program.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

As approved by the Board on November 28, 2018, the Bank announced its intention to amend its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for up to an additional 20 million of its common shares, subject to the approval of OSFI and the TSX. The timing and amount of any purchases under the program are subject to regulatory approvals and to management discretion based on factors such as market conditions and capital adequacy.

Redemption of TD CaTS III Securities

On November 26, 2018, TD Capital Trust III announced its intention to redeem all of the outstanding TD Capital Trust III Securities – Series 2008 (TD CaTS III) on December 31, 2018, at a redemption price per TD CaTS III of $1,000, plus the unpaid distribution payable on the redemption date of December 31, 2018.

 

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