Glossary of Terms
Deferred acquisition costs (DAC)
The portion of acquisition costs not yet expensed on the basis that it can be reliably measured and it is probable that it will give rise to premium revenue that will be brought to account in subsequent financial periods
Deposit to loan ratio
Total retail deposits divided by total loans and advances, excluding other receivables
Diluted shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for potential ordinary shares that are dilutive, in accordance with AASB 133 Earnings per Share
Discount rate
The rate applied to future cash flows within the boundary of an insurance contract to reflect the time value of money, the characteristics of the cash flows and the liquidity characteristics of the insurance contracts