Investments are recognised initially at cost, which is normally the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, investments are measured at fair value through the income statement if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably.
The investment in the Prudential Investment Plan is valued by reference to the unit price at the year end, with the fair value adjustment recognised in the income statement.
The investments in the Barclays Advisory and Discretionary portfolios comprise of a number of investments in cash, short term maturity bonds, developed government bonds, investment grade bonds, high yield and emerging market bonds, developed market equities, emerging market equities, commodities, real estate, alternative trading strategies and multi class and other investments. The cash balances are reflected under cash at bank and are recorded at transaction price. The other classes of investment are reflected under other investments. The portfolio is valued by reference to the market values provided in the investment report at the balance sheet date with the fair value adjustment recognised in the income statement. Deferred tax is reserved accordingly on the Barclays investments fair value gains.