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Dec. 31, 2018
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New and amended standards and interpretations | 3. New and amended standards and interpretations: Amendments that resulted from improvements to IFRS to the following standards did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Bank: IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures: Amendments to clarify guidance and wording, or to correct for relatively minor unintended consequences, conflicts or oversights. IAS 40 Investment Property: Amendment to clarify transfers of property to, or from, investment property. IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration: Amendment to clarify the accounting for transactions that include the receipt or payment of advance consideration in a foreign currency.

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