Fair Value

All estimation models are arbitrary to some extent and this is why they reflect only the value of those instruments for which they were built. In these circumstances the presented differences between fair values and balance-sheet values cannot be understood to mean adjustments of the economic value of the Group. Fair value of these instruments is determined solely in order to meet the disclosure requirements of IFRS 13 and IFRS 7.

The main assumptions and methods applied in estimating fair value of assets and liabilities of the Group are as follows:

Receivables and liabilities with respect to banks

The fair value of these instruments was determined by discounting the future principal and interest flows with current rates, assuming that the flows arise on contractual dates.

Loans and advances granted to customers valued at amortised cost

The fair value of such instruments without specified repayment schedule, given their short-term nature and the time-stable policy of the Group with respect to this portfolio, is close to balance-sheet value.

With respect to floating rate leasing products fair value was assessed by adjusting balance-sheet value with discounted cash flows resulting from difference of spreads.

The fair value of instruments with defined maturity is estimated by discounting related cash flows on contractual dates and under contractual conditions with the use of current zero-coupon rates and credit risk margins.

In case of mortgage loans due to their long-term nature estimation of the future cash flows also includes: the effect of early repayment and liquidity risk in foreign currencies.

Liabilities to customers

The fair value of such instruments without maturity or with maturity under 30 days is considered by the Group to be close to balance-sheet value.

Fair value of instruments due and payable in 30 days or more is determined by discounting future cash flows from principal and interest (including the current average margins by major currencies and time periods) using current interest (including the original average margins by major currencies and time periods) in contractual terms.

Liabilities from the issuance of structured debt securities

Liabilities from the issuance of structured debt securities – bank’s securities (BPW) are stated/priced at fair value in accordance with Bank’s model. In this model, zero coupon bond price is calculated, which afterwards is increased by the option price, which was basis for a strategy built in a given structured bond.

The fair value of other liabilities arising from debt securities issued by the Bank (bonds (BKMO)) was estimated based on the expected cash flows using current interest rates taking into account the margin for credit risk. The current level of margins was appointed on the basis of recent transactions of similar credit risk.

Subordinated liabilities and medium term loans

The fair value of these financial instruments is estimated on the basis of a model used for determining the market value of floating-rate bonds with the current level of market rates and historical margin for credit risk. Similar as in loan portfolio the Bank includes the level of the original margin as a part of mid-term cost of financing obtained in the past in relation to the current margin level for the comparable instruments, as long as reliable assessment is possible. Due to lack of the mid-term loans liquid market as a reference to estimate current level of margins, the Bank used the original margin.

The table below presents results of the above-described analyses as at 31.12.2019 (data in PLN thousand):

Models used for determination of the fair value of financial instruments presented in the above table and not recognized at fair value in Group’s balance sheet, use techniques based on parameters not derived from the market. Therefore, they are considered as the third level of valuation.

The table below presents data as at 31.12.2018 (data in PLN thousand):

The table below presents balance-sheet values of instruments measured at fair value, by applied fair value measurement technique:

Data in PLN‘000, as at 31.12.2019

Data in ‘000 PLN, as at 31.12.2018

Using the criterion of valuation techniques as at 31.12.2019 Group classified into the third category following financial instruments:

• credit exposures with a leverage / multiplier feature inbuilt in the definition of interest rate (these are credit card exposures and overdraft limits for which the interest rate is based on a multiplier: 4 times the lombard rate). To estimate the fair value of loans, due to the lack of availability of the market value, an internal valuation model was used, taking into account the assumption that at the time of granting the loan the fair value is equal to the carrying value. The fair value of loans without recognized impairment is equal to the sum of future expected cash flows discounted at the balance sheet date. The discounting rate is the sum of: the cost of risk, the cost of financing, the value of the expected return. The fair value of impaired loans is equal to the sum of future expected recoveries discounted using the effective interest rate, recognizing that the average expected recoveries fully take into account the element of credit risk. In case of an increase in the discount rate by 1 p.p. valuation of the portfolio would have been reduced by -0.1% (sensitivity analysis: based on the FV model for the portfolio of credit cards);
• index options, option transactions are measured at fair value with use of option measurement models, the model measurement is supplemented with impact on fair value of the estimated credit risk parameter;
• VISA Inc. engagement shares (classified as a debt instrument) in an amount of 23,847; the method of fair value calculation of this instrument considers the time value of money, the time line for conversion of preferred stock in common stock of VISA and adjustments resulting from litigations (on-going or potential) against VISA and the Bank.;
• other equity instruments measured at fair value (unquoted on an active market).

In the reporting period, the Group did not make transfers of financial instruments between the techniques of fair value measurement.

Changes of fair values of instruments measured on the basis of valuation techniques with use of significant parameters not derived from the market are presented in the table below (in ’000 PLN):

For options on indexes concluded on an inactive market, and FX options the Group concludes back-to-back transactions on the interbank market, in result estimated credit risk component has no impact on the financial result.

Accordingly Group’s estimation impact of adjustments for counterparty credit risk was not significant from the point of view of individual derivative transactions concluded by the Bank. Consequently, the Bank does not consider the impact of unobservable inputs used in the valuation of derivative transactions for significant and in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 13.73 does not classify such transactions for level 3 fair value measurements.