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MERGER INFO RMATIO N D O C UMENT
PROPOSED TRA NSFER OF BUSINESS
By
SEL ECT CREDIT UNION L TD
To
ENCOM PA SS CREDIT UNION L TD
Select Credit Union Ltd ACN 058 538 140 (Select) and Encompass Credit Union Ltd ACN 087 650 011 (Encompass)propose to merge by transferring all of Select’s business to Encompass.
The Boards of directors of both Select and Encompass decidedthat cost effectiveness would be the mostimportant factor in determining whichwould be the transferring, and whichwould be the receiving institution.
Since Encompass owns its head office inSurry Hills, a transfer to Select would incur a significant transfer dutyliability. Since the proposed merger is designed to benefit members overall, the respective Boards determined
that Select would transfer to Encompass.
The merger will proceed if members of Select andEncompass approve the merger proposal at their respectiveSpecial General Meetings and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) provides the necessaryregulatory approvals.
Please note that the mergerproposal is a total package. Members can only choose to approve or not approve the
merger proposal in its entirety as described in this Merger Information Document.
Your Board prepared this Merger Information Document in order to provide members with information about themerger proposal. The Boards of both credit unions unanimously endorse the contents of this Merger InformationDocument and are not aware of any other information that is material to members' decision whether or not to
approve the mergerand has not previously been disclosedto members.
Attached are 4 Schedules, which form part of this Merger Information Document:
Schedule 1 highlights the products and services that Encompass and Select currently offer.
Schedule 2 compares loans, savings and term deposit products for both credit unions.
Schedule 3 sets out the fees andcharges that both credit unions currently charge members.
Schedule 4 includes assurances from the Board of Select.
Please read this Merger Information Document and the attachments carefully before deciding whether to
attend the Special General Meeting and vote. If you have any queries, please call one of the memberinformation lines below.
Encompass Credit Union Ltd Select Credit Union Ltd
Member Information Line
Telephone: 02 9245 1006
E-mail: [email protected]
Member Information Line
Telephone: 02 8754 8422
E-mail: [email protected]
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DISCLAIMER
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has approved this Merger Information Document pursuant to Rule 9of the Transfer Rules No 1 of 2015 for purposes of the Financial Sector (Business Transfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999(Cth). In deciding whether to approve this Merger Information Document, APRA has consulted with the Australian Securities
and Investments Commission (ASIC). Both APRA and ASIC accept no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of anymatters contained in this Merger Information Document or attached to this Merger Information Document.
THE MERGER
The merger will involve a total transferof business by Select to Encompass under the Financial Sector (BusinessTransfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth). On the merger date:
all of the assets and liabilities of Select become assets and liabilities of Encompass;
the duties, obligations, immunities, rights and privileges applying to Select apply to Encompass;
each member of Select will become a member of Encompass and will be issuedwith a full paid $10 membershare in Encompass (unless the member is already a member of Encompass in whichcase Encompass willrefund the amount paid up on the Select membershare);
each member share in Select will be cancelled, other than the member shares of the directors of Select.
If the members of Select and Encompass approve the transfer proposal, and subject to APRA granting the
necessary regulatory approvals, the merger between Select and Encompass will take effect on 01 July 2016 orsuch later date approved by APRA.
Further information about the effect of the merger on the rights and liabilities of Select’s members is set out
under “Effect of the Merger On the Rights and Liabilities of Select Members”.
DEREGISTRATION OF SELECT AFTER MERGER
After the merger, Select will be anempty shell company without any assets and with its directors being its only
members. The Board of Select gives its assurance that it will deregister the Select company, that it will ensurethat all Select funds are transferred to Encompass, and that it will prepare, sign-off and lodge financial statements
for the Select company, to the extent required by law (see Schedule 4).
! For the reasons set out in this Merger Information Document, both the Select and Encompass
Board of directors unanimously endorse the merger proposal and recommend that you voteFOR it.
Each director of Encompass and Select intends to vote FOR the merger proposal.
BACKGROUND
SELECT CREDIT UNION LTD
Select was established in 1963 to provide financial services to the employees of Sydney County Council. In the lastfive years Select has accepted transfers of business from CSR & Rinker Employees Credit Union Ltd, MemberFirst
Credit Union Ltd, and Tartan Credit Union Ltd.Select’s current distribution and members access networkcomprises a head office at Sydney Olympic Park and seven branches, located in Gosford, Gymea, Homebush,
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North Ryde, Revesby, Hamilton and Merrylands, together with a suite of remote access facilities incorporatingBank@post, ATM access, EFTPOS, internet banking, mobile app banking, and telephone banking.
As at 30 June 2015 Select Credit Union has 36 (full time equivalent) employees, 13,500 members, and$334millionin assets.
ENCOMPASS CREDITUNION LTD
The origins of Encompass Credit Uniondate back to 1953 whenthe Motor Transport Savings & Loans cooperative
was formed. Subsequent mergers betweenseveral credit unions servicing various sectors of the NSW transportindustry resulted in Encompass Credit Unionbeing formed in 1997.
The current Encompass distribution andmembers access network comprises a head office at Surry Hills and fourbranches, located in Chippendale nearCentral railway station, Parramatta, Chullora andHamilton in Newcastle.A
suite of remote access facilities incorporating Bank@post, ATM access, EFTPOS, internet banking, mobile appbanking, and telephone banking is available to members.
As at 30 June 2015 Encompass Credit Union has 40 (full time equivalent) employees, 16,500 members, and $286million in assets.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE MERGER?
In considering suitable merger partners, both the Select and Encompass Boards considered the benefit tomembers as the driverof any proposed partnership. As relatively smaller financial institutions, Select and
Encompass have beenexposed to market and regulatory challenges and associated cost pressures. These samemarket challenges have caused an escalation in voluntary merger activity throughout the credit unionsector, as
credit unions have sought to maintain their competitiveness by harnessing the benefits of enhanced scale andoperational efficiency.The consequence of these changes is that credit unions have become strongerand moreviable financial institutions.
Both Select and Encompass are companies with a mutual structure registeredunderthe Corporations Act. Themutual structure is definedby an economic test where members have equal rights, and a governance test whichis effectively one member, one vote.Select and Encompass use the brands Select Mutual Banking and Encompass
- People Friendly Banking respectively, because both credit unions are AuthorisedDeposit-taking Institutionsregulated by the AustralianPrudential Regulation Authority under the Banking Act.
Individually however, both Select and Encompass are too small to be able to use the word “bank”. Both the
Encompass andSelect Boards recognisedthat a merger with each other will allow an application to be made touse the word “bank”, while remaining a mutual. While members understand that a credit union is a bankinginstitution, consumer surveys consistently show that non-members do not understandthe credit unionmodel,
whereas everyone understands the word “bank”.
The proposed merger will result in a very strong andsecure banking institution, it will offer staff betteropportunities for development, andthe expectedeconomies of scale will allow staff to do what they do best,
service and support the members. Both Encompass and Select Boards are comfortable that each has similarvalues. The culture of “people helping people”, profits remaining with the members, community participation(locally and overseas) andsupport of each core industry groups will not change.
In arriving at the decision to recommendthis merger to members, the Encompass and Select Boards reviewedthe potential of a number of other credit unions and concluded this proposedmerger to be the best strategic fitfor the reasons outlined in this document.
Both Select andEncompass Boards have been closely monitoring the market environment andregulatory trends,and expect them to intensify in the years ahead. Consequently, both Boards have recognised an opportunity to
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pursue this voluntary merger inorderto achieve greater scale economies and to acquire the financial capacity torespond more easily to increasing competition.
The merger will deliver tangible and immediate benefits to both Encompass and Select members interms ofaccess to a broaderproduct range than is currently the case.Following the merger, it is anticipated that the
merged entity will commence with assets of approximately $620 million, 30,000 members and 75 full timeequivalent employees. Within2 years, it is expected that overall operating expenses will reduce delivering animprovement inefficiency.
The Boards of both Encompass and Select firmly believe this merger is in the best interests of members as it isexpected to achieve an outcome that delivers a financially stronger financial institution more capable ofcompeting in the current market, while importantly retaining both branchand distribution networks.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE MERGER FOR MEMBERS
The Boards of Select and Encompass Credit Unions believe that the merger proposal has the following
advantages for members:
General
The merged Credit Union company name will be changed to Select Encompass Credit Union Ltd as atthe merger date.
The merged credit union will have a greater capacity to meet its ongoing prudential and regulatoryrequirements as a viable banking alternative for members.
The merged credit union will remain a mutual and retain the mutuality principle of one memberonevote. This allows all members an equal opportunity to contribute to the governance of the creditunion.
The merged entity will use its largersize to compete for more members' business. Once the two credit unions have been fully integrated, the mergerwill release operational cost savings
that will be used to enhance the range and competitiveness of member products andservices. Anestimated reduction in annual operational costs of over $1m per annum is expected to deliver a moreefficient business cost to income ratio.
The new Board will comprise four directors nominated by the Board of Select and four directorsnominated by the Boardof Encompass to ensure that bothoriginal entities continue to have inputinto the strategy of the combined entity and a role in ensuring sound governance of the combinedentity.
Select and Encompass currently have a wide range of retail financial services and the combined strengthwill allow the merged entity to provide a broader product range at competitive prices with fair fees andcharges.
There will be no forced redundancies as a result of the merger, indeed the staff members of themerged organisationmay have improved career opportunities in the larger structure.
The merger will reduce concentration risk for both parties. The merged entity will therefore havebroader market coverage.
Members from both Select and Encompass will have access to an increased number of branches.
Specific
Select members will gain access to the following existing products that Encompass members currentlyhave access to:
Savings accounts:A deeming account designed for members in receipt of a social security pension.
Loan accounts:
A Basic Home Loan account, fixed rate products for 2 and 5 years, a Home improvement Personal loan
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Encompass members will gain access to the following existing products that Select members currentlyhave access to:
Savings account:
Edvest Savings account and a fixed term product for Edvest members
Loan accounts:An Introductory Home Loan
A disadvantage of the merger may be that some products and services, including fees, charges, interest ratesand features may change as they are alignedover time.
The Boards of Select and Encompass believe that members of both credit unions will benefit from access to thecombined set of current facilities. While the interest rates applicable to current loanand term deposit facilities
will be maintainedfor the duration of their existing term, new facilities opened post-merger will be at be atinterest rates available at the time, which may or may not be better.
At the time of writing, there are some differences which may be considered less favourable to members of both
organisation, these items include:
Select and Encompass provide different interest rates for different Saving and Loan products at the timeof the merger. However, it is intended that interest rates will be aligned over time.
Both Credit Unions charge different loan establishment fees. However, it is intended that loanestablishment fees will be aligned over time.
Fees and charges vary between both organisations, however a full review will be undertaken followingthe merger (refer comments below).
The merged credit union intends to conduct a full review of fees and charges subsequent to integration of the
two banking systems. This is anticipated to occurwithin 12 months of the formal mergerapproval. No decisionon detailed fees andcharges alignment has been takento date. For further informationplease refer to
information under Products and Services in the Encompass Directors‘ Statement below, and to the comparisonof Select‘s andEncompass‘s existing products andservices in Schedules 1, 2, and 3 including details of fees,charges and interest rates.
The Encompass Directors‘ Statement reports that the merged entity intends toprovide the full range of servicesprovided prior to the mergerby either credit union, upon integrationof the two banking systems. The intentionis to integrate the banking systems by the end of July 2016.
The merger will result in13,500 Select members joining 16,500 Encompass members. Although each member
will remain entitled to one vote, some members may perceive that their voting rights are diluted as part of alarger membership group in the merged entity.
The Board has considered the entirety of the merger and believes that the advantagessignificantly outweigh the disadvantages for members arising from the merger.
EFFECT OF THE MERGER ON THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF SELECT MEMBERS
After the merger, each member of Select (except its directors) will cease to be a member of Select and their$10member share in Select will be cancelled. Each Select memberwill be issued with a fully paid$10 member sharein Encompass and will become a member of Encompass, unless the member is already a member of Encompass in
which case Encompass will refund the amount paid up on the member’s Select member share.
There are minor differences between the rights and liabilities attaching to member shares in Select andEncompass as set out below.
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In relation to the credit union terminating membership for cause, Select members have a right to attendand be heard at the board meeting deciding whether to terminate their membership, whereasEncompass members do not have this right;
Select members have no right to be paid dividends, whereas Encompass members have a right to be paiddividends determined by the board and approved by members – however, Encompass has never paid
dividends and has no current intention to do so;
In a voluntary winding up of Select members may resolve to distribute the surplus to another credit unionor mutual companyinstead of paying the surplus out equally to all members, whereas in a voluntary
winding up of Encompass the surplus must be distributed equally to all members.
ENCOMPASS DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT
The directors of Encompass have provided the following statement setting out their intentions in relation to
future management of the business.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
The business of Encompass and Select will be integrated as soon as practical following the merger date approved
by APRA. Further details about the integration process are provided in the following sections.
NAMES
The merged Credit Union name will be changed to Select Encompass Credit UnionLtd on the merger date.
As mentioned previously, the boards of Encompass and Select intend for the mergedentity to apply to APRA toallow it to use the word “bank”. This requires APRA consent, and member approval to change the company name.
This is not expected to occur until after the merger. Members of the merged entity will be asked to approve anycompany name change in relation to “bank”.
BRANCHES
The administrative headquarters and registered office of Encompass is locatedat 59 Buckingham Street, SurryHills, NSW 2010.Shortly following the date of the merger the head office of Select at Level 2, Quad 2, 8 Parkview
Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 will cease to operate.
Select members will be able to use the Encompass branches located at Central, Chullora, and Parramatta.Encompass members will be able to use Select’s branches located at Gosford, Gymea, Homebush, North Ryde,Revesby, and Merrylands.Encompass andSelect presently share a branchat Hamilton.
STAFF
The Select staff will become staff members of Encompass on employment terms and conditions, including salariesand accrued leave entitlements that are no less favourable than those that appliedto themimmediately prior to
the merger.
The Chief Executive of Select, Mark Worthington, will become the Chief Executive Officer of Encompass.The Chief Executive Officer of Encompass, Brian Bennett, will retire andreceive a payment according to theterms of his employment contract.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Immediately after the merger, all products currently heldby members of eithercredit union will continue undertheir existing terms and conditions including interest rates, fees andcharges. There will be a phase-in change to
BSB, and banking authorities. Some members will have their membership numbers change.
Interest rates on termdeposits and fixed rate loans held at the date of the merger will remain fixedfor theremainder of the term.
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Encompass will maintain existing transaction fees on products held by Select members at the date of the mergerfor a minimum period of 12 months. After the merger Encompass will review current interest rates, fees andcharges in orderto ensure that pricing is fair, profitable and sustainable. Encompass will alsoreview all loan,
savings and investment products with the intention of developing a range of products that meets members’needs. Members will be informed of any changes to theirproducts inaccordance withthe existing terms and
conditions of the products.
Encompass intends to continue to provide the full range of services currently provided by either credit union.Schedules 1, 2 and 3 list and compare the products and services that Encompass and Select currently provide,including details of fees, charges and interest rates.
WHAT IF THE MERGER DOES NOT PROCEED?
For reasons explained elsewhere in this Merger Information Document, yourBoard believes the proposed mergerwill provide benefits to members. If the merger proposal does not proceed, the operations of Encompass andSelect will continue on the basis that they do today. However, neither Encompass nor Select would have the same
capacity to deliver the enhanced memberservices that the merged credit unionwould have and the credit unionswould continue to absorb increasing regulatory and compliance burdens individually.
Further, the Select and Encompass Boards expect the various competitive and market pressures explained
elsewhere in this Merger InformationDocument will intensify in the years ahead, and may require both CreditUnions to identify an alternative mergerpartner inthe mediumterm.There is no guarantee that an alternativefuture merger would be on the same terms as proposedhere.
Having considereda number of strategic alternatives including pursuing partnership alliances, merging with much
larger mutuals, creating agency arrangements by handing over the banking licences to non-mutuals,demutualisation, and participating in a mutual aggregated balance sheet model, the boards of both Select and
Encompass independently concluded that a merger of two similar sized, equally well capitalised mutualorganisations witha similargeographic presence and industry based membership, was the preferred strategicoption.
FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE CREDIT UNIONS
The following tables summarise the financial position of Encompass and Select and are based on audited financial
reports for each credit unionas at 30 June 2015. If you require further financial information about either creditunion please call or email the credit union.Contact details are set out on the front page of this Merger
Information Document.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENTSOF FINANCIAL POSITION
Encompass Credit Union Ltd Select Credit Union Ltd
Audited Audited Audited Audited
30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14
($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000)
ASSETS
Cash assets 1,402 1,374 6,487 5393
Receivables due from other financialinstitutions
76,504 64,977 123,948 104,980
Loans and advances 198,817 196,176 199,134 200,249
Other investments 1,134 1,134 2,016 2,230
Property, Plant & Equipment 7,289 7,040 634 421
Other assets 1,145 1,463 2,074 2,331
TOTAL ASSETS 286,291 280,164 334,293 315,604
LIABILITIES
Overdrafts and borrowings 1,000 2,872 - -
Deposits 242,978 235,741 290,328 272,778Payables 2,072 2,134 2,983 3,026
Provisions 2,021 1,878 1,187 1,022
TOTAL LIABILITIES 248,071 242,625 294,498 276,826
NET ASSETS 38,220 37,539 39,795 38,778
MEMBERS' EQUITY
Retained earnings (General Reserve) 33,524 32,954 37,129 36,125
Other reserves 4,696 4,585 2,666 2,653
TOTAL MEMBERS' EQUITY 38,220 37,539 39,795 38,778
COMPARATIVE STATEMENTSOF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Encompass Credit Union Ltd Select Credit Union Ltd
Audited Audited Audited Audited
30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14
($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000)
Interest income 13,388 13,900 14,118 14,804
Interest expense -5,240 -5,848 -5,930 -6,746
Net interest income 8,148 8,052 8,188 8,058
Fee, commission & other income 1,769 1,937 1,133 1,301
Impairment losses -103 -103 -61 -54
Fee & commission expenses -832 -794 -854 -804
Other operating expenses -8,057 -7,946 -7,052 -7,045
Total Non-Interest Expenses -8,992 -8,843 -7,967 -7,903Profit before income tax 925 1,146 1,354 1,456
Income tax expense -244 -300 -337 -279
Total comprehensive income for theyear
681 846 1,017 1,177
There has been no material change to the positionof either credit union since 30 June 2015. Members will beinformed of any material changes to the financial positions of either Select or Encompass.
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THIRD PARTY ADVICE
SELECT
Select used its own internal resources to conduct a rigorous due diligence review of Encompass. Select engaged
Jill Martin Consulting to reviewa sample of Encompass loan contracts for compliance. The purpose of the reviewwas to satisfy the Board of Select that none of the areas under review would adversely affect the interests ofdepositing members. Jill Martin Consulting concludedthat there were no issues reviewedthat would be adversely
material to the interests of member depositors on a transfer of business.
ENCOMPASS
A rigorous due diligence reviewprocess was performed by Encompass internal resources which formed a “DueDiligence Review team”. The process undertakensought to identify any matters which warranted further
investigationand identify any material issues which may impact on the viability of the entity after the transfertook effect. The review was undertaken based on “due diligence” templates provided by the Encompass InternalAuditor. In performing the review reliance was placed on Select reports which detailed the outcomes of
assessments performed by Select Auditors, consultants and regulators over the review period. Based on the duediligence review activities undertaken the “Encompass Due Diligence Review Team” concluded that no adverse
findings of a material nature had been identifiedwhich would negatively impact on the operations of theproposed merged entity
THE PROPOSED MERGED CREDIT UNION BOARD
If the merger is approved, the Boardwill consist of 8 elected directors, comprised of 4 current Encompassdirectors and 4 current Select directors, as set out in the table below.
DIRECTORS OF ENCOMPASS CREDIT UNION LTD AFTER THE MERGER
Director Current Credit Union Term Ends
Fiona Louise Bennett Select 2018 AGM
Alison Margaret Bruchhauser Encompass 2019 AGM
Alexander Claassens Encompass 2019 AGM
John Anthony Cottee Select 2018 AGM
Paul Stephen Dunn Encompass 2017 AGM
Neil Sydney Peninton Select 2019 AGM
Eric Paul Priestley Encompass 2017 AGM
Kristen Julie Watts Select 2017 AGM
To ensure stability during the integration of Encompass andSelect the boards intend that there will not be any
election of directors in 2016. This is achieved by extending the term of some of the directors by 1 year. This willrequire approval by Encompass members at the Special General Meeting.
The qualifications and experience of the 8 directors are set out in the table below.
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Director Qualifications and Experience
Fiona LouiseBennett
Fiona has been a Director of Select for four years, and was a director of CSR & RinkerEmployees Credit Union from 1999 to 2006. Fiona’s backgroundis in accounting andfinancial
management, primarily with CSR Ltd. Fiona is a CertifiedPracticing Accountant, a GraduateMember of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Businessdegree.
Alison MargaretBruchhauser
Alison has been a Director of Encompass Credit Union for three years. Alison’s background is in
Human Resource Management. Alison is currently a Lead Business Partner with Transport forNSW. Alison has completed a Diploma in Applied Business and an AdvancedPersonnel
Management Certificate.
Alexander
Claassens
Alex has been a Director of Encompass Credit Union for six years and is the current Chairpersonof the Board Risk Committee.Alex’s backgroundis inmanagement positions at the Rail Tramand Bus Union and he has been a Train Driver for 38 years. Alex is currently the Secretary of
the Rail Tram and Bus Union, Board member of the State Super(STC), Board memberof StateSuper Financial Services (SSFS), Executive memberof Unions NSW and serves on a number of
industry related committees.
John AnthonyCottee
John has been a Director of Select for three years, and was a Director of MemberFirst CreditUnion from 2006 to 2012. John’s background is inCredit Unionmanagement and
development.He is currently a Management Consultant. John is a Certified PractisingAccountant, a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow ofthe AustralasianMutuals Institute and a Justice of the Peace.
Paul Stephen
Dunn
Paul has been a Board appointeddirectorof Encompass Credit Union for two years and is the
current Chairperson of the Board Audit Committee. Paul’s background is in accounting andfinance management. Paul is currently the General Manager Finance and Administration for
the State Transit Authority. Paul is a Chartered Accountant. Paul holds a Bachelor of Commercedegree, Masterof Business Administration anda Graduate Diploma AppliedFinance. Paul is aGraduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Neil SydneyPeninton
Neil has beena director of Select Credit Unionfor twenty-one years and is currently Chair of
the Board of Directors. Neil’s backgroundis incost accounting andreporting and he has retiredfrom his position as Executive Manager– Business Support at Energy Australia. Neil’s
experience was in overseeing Energy Australia's Capital Governance Process as it applied toEnerserve. He alsoprovided high level, extensive and detailed reporting to EA's Senior
Management. Neil is a Fellow of the Australasian Mutuals Institute and a Member of theAustralian Institute of Company Directors.
Eric Paul
Priestley
Eric has been a director of Encompass Credit Unionfor eight years and is currently theChairperson of the Boardof Directors and the Chairperson of the Board Corporate Governance
& Remuneration Committee.Eric’s background is in accounting and finance management. Ericis currently the Senior Planner Assets andSystems for the State Transit Authority. Eric is a
Certified Practicing Accountant. Eric holds a Bachelor of Business, Accounting degree and aCertificate of Transport Management. Eric is a Member of the Australian Institute of CompanyDirectors.
Kristen Julie
Watts
Kristen has been a director of Select Credit Union for five years. Kristen's background is in
financial management and she specialises in investment governance andreporting. Kristen iscurrently the Group Manager Asset Programs at Ausgrid. Kristen is a CharteredAccountant, a
Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors anda Memberof theAustralasian Mutuals Institute. Kristenholds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) degree and
Master of Commerce degree.
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The current Directors of Select or Encompass listed below will not be directors of the merged credit union.
NON-TRANSFERRING DIRECTORS
Encompass Select
Carol Anne Baillie John Edward Blackeby
Gillian George Michael Kean
Mark David Harris David Geoffrey Lee
Vicky Riddett Paul John Strachan
INTEREST OF OFFICERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE MERGERThe following directors of Select who will not become directors of Encompass will receive payments on the lastbusiness day before the merger, as listed below, subject to Select members approving the payments at its Special
General Meeting.
The Directors of Select are elected for three year terms. As a result of the merger proposal, four directors willvoluntarily stand down from the board. Consistent with payments made to retiring directors during previous
mergers with Select (CSR & RinkerEmployees Credit UnionLtd in 2009 and MemberFirst Credit Union Ltd in2012), the proposed payment represents twoyears of each Select director’s annual remuneration.
POSITION NAME BENEFIT
Non-transferring Select director
John Edward BlackebyJohn Blackeby has served as a Director for 19years including 12 years as Chair of the AuditCommittee, 2 years as Chair of the Audit andRisk Committee and 10 years as a member
of the Executive and RemunerationCommittee. John is currently a member ofthe Audit Committee. His term is due toexpire in2016
$44,000 (including statutory
superannuation) provided heremains a director of Select until
immediately before the merger.
Michael KeanMichael has served as a Director for 23 yearsincluding 10 years as Chair of the Corporate
Governance Committee. Michael is currentlya member of the Corporate GovernanceCommittee. His term is due to expire in 2018.
$44,000 (including statutorysuperannuation) provided he
remains a director of Select untilimmediately before the merger.
David Geoffrey LeeDavid has served as a Director for 8 years.David is currently a member of the
Corporate Governance Committee. His termis due to expire in 2016.
$44,000 (including statutorysuperannuation) provided he
remains a director of Select untilimmediately before the merger.
Paul John StrachanPaul has served as a Director for 10 yearsincluding 3 years as Chair of the RiskCommittee. Paul is currently Chair of the
Corporate Governance Committee. His termis due to expire in 2017.
$46,000 (including statutorysuperannuation) provided heremains a director of Select until
immediately before the merger.
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The following directors of Encompass who will not remain as directors of Encompass will receive payments on thelast business day before the merger, as listedbelow, subject to Encompass members approving the payments atits Special General Meeting.
The Directors of Encompass are elected for three year terms.As a result of the mergerproposal, four directors
will voluntarily stand down from the board. The proposed payment represents one and a half years of eachEncompass director’s annual remuneration.
POSITION NAME BENEFIT
Non-transferring Encompassdirector
Carol Anne BaillieCarol has served as a director for 5years. Carol has been a member of theRisk Committee and the AuditCommittee. Her term expires in 2017.
$31,220 (including statutory
superannuation) provided sheremains a director of Encompass
until immediately before themerger.
Mark David HarrisMark has served as a director for 9
years. Mark has served as Chair of theRisk Committee (3 years), Chair of theAudit Committee (3 years). Mark hasbeen a member of the Risk Committee,
the Audit Committee and the BoardCorporate Governance andRemuneration Committee. His termexpires in 2016 and he has indicated ifthe merger was not to proceed, he
would be seeking re-election at the2016 AGM.
$31,220 (including statutorysuperannuation) provided he
remains a director of Encompassuntil immediately before the
merger.
Vicky RiddettVicky has served as a director for 5years. Vicky has been a member of theRisk Committee and the AuditCommittee. Her term expires in 2017.
$31,220 (including statutory
superannuation) provided sheremains a director of Encompass
until immediately before themerger.
Gillian GeorgeGillian has served as a director for 7years. Gillian has served as the Chair ofthe Risk Committee (3 years). Gillianhas been a member of the RiskCommittee, the Audit Committee and
the Board Corporate Governance andRemuneration Committee. Her termexpires in 2018.
$31,220 (including statutory
superannuation) provided sheremains a director of Encompassuntil immediately before the
merger.
After the merger, the directors of the merged entity will be entitled toshare inthe amount of aggregate annual
remuneration approved at eachAnnual General Meeting, following a recommendationfrom the merged entityBoard. The Board determines the recommended amount of aggregate annual remunerationon the basis ofindependent advice and relevant market surveys conducted by an external remunerationfirm. Initially the board
of the merged entity will be entitled to share in aggregate annual remuneration as approved by Encompass’members at its 2015 Annual General Meeting.
Brian Bennett will retire as the CEO of Encompass as a result of the merger.Encompass will pay him a redundancy
payment in accordance with the Encompass remuneration policy and his contract of employment on the transferdate.
There will be no forced redundancies, howeverany employee who expresses an indication to accept a voluntaryredundancy payment may do so, this may be considered subject to normal business requirements.
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Other than as described above or elsewhere in this Merger Information Document:
no Director or Officer of either Select or Encompass has any interest in the proposedtransferof business;
no Director, Officer, member or depositor of either Select or Encompass will receive any compensation,consideration, incentive or benefit in relation to the transfer of business;
no Director, Officer, member or depositor of either Select or Encompass has any agreement that isconditional upon the proposed transfer of business.
CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION OF ENCOMPASS
Encompass’s Constitution will be amended as part of the Encompass member special resolution to adopt themerger. The amendments will allowthe merger to take effect as described in this Merger Information Document
and make other changes to assist the merged company going forward.
The changes are:
Changing the company’s name to Select Encompass Credit Union Ltd;
Replacing the existing requirement for 7 memberelected directors with the requirement to have 5member elected directors or such greaternumber as determinedby the Board – this will allowEncompassto have 8 member elected directors whenthe merger takes effect;
Allowing the board to appoint up to 3 additional directors for a single term inthe event of anothertransferof business (note that Encompass will not be using this new rule in relation to this merger with Select) –this mirrors an existing rule in Select’s Constitution;
In relation to the existing condition for a member to have 3 continuous years of membership to nominatefor election as director, allowing members who joinas a result of a merger by transfer of business toinclude their continuous membership with the transferring company at the date of the merger to meet thiscondition – this will allowa Select member to meet the 3 year membership condition if her or his
combined continuous membership withSelect then Encompass is at least 3 years at the date ofnomination;
To ensure a stable transition during the merger integration of Encompass and Select, the boards intendthat there will not be any electionof directors in 2016. This will be achievedby extending the terms of thefour existing Encompass directors going forward by one year, andthe appointment of four Select directors
as outlinedon page 40 of the Information Document. This proposal will require approval by Encompassmembers at the Special General Meeting;
Clarifying that the board must ensure that a personseeking election or appointment as director appears tohave the necessary skills andexperience that wouldallow himor her to make an effective contribution to
board deliberations and processes, as part of its fit andproper assessment – this is consistent withtheprocess under Select’s Constitution;
Removing the requirement for a person tomake a written application for membership – this will allowEncompass to accept new members inotherways, such as over the telephone;
Removing a rule that causes a member’s attendance at a members’ meeting to revoke any proxyappointment as this exceeds the default legal positionthat attendance merely suspends the proxy
appointment, meaning it can resume if the member subsequently leaves the meeting – this aligns thetreatment of proxies with that under Select’s Constitution and that of most other credit unions;
Expanding the common bondto include persons employed in, or who are members of a trade union orprofessional association involved in, the energy industry – this is to cover part of Select’s existing common
bond.
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HOW DO MEMBERS VOTE ON THE MERGER PROPOSAL?
The merger proposal will only be approved if members of Select and Encompass pass special resolutions
approving the proposal. This means that inorder to approve the mergerproposal, at least 75%of votes membersof each credit unioncast on the resolution will need to be FOR the resolution.
Members can vote: In person: Please arrive early if you decide to attend the Special General Meeting, as you will need to
register your attendance on arrival. By proxy: Even if you cannot attend the Special General Meeting, you can vote by completing the enclosed
Appointment of Proxy and sending it back in the reply paid envelope included with this notice. Voting byproxy is simple and is explained in the Appointment of Proxy form.
If you wish to vote by proxy please read the Appointment of Proxy form carefully before completing it. It isimportant that you complete the Appointment of Proxy form correctlyotherwise your vote may not be counted.
The Appointment of Proxy Form allows you to appoint the Chair of the Special General Meeting as your proxy.The Chair must exercise your proxy vote according to your direction. You may appoint other people as your
proxy, however, you should be certain that they will be attending the Special General Meeting.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MERGER PROPOSAL?
The Special General Meeting will provide a forum for you to raise questions in relation to the proposedmerger.The Chair of the Special General Meeting will act as moderator to facilitate discussionof the proposed transfer ofbusiness. No independent moderatorwill be appointed.
We encourage you to raise any questions that you may have in relation to the mergerbefore the Special General
Meeting and contact details are set out on the front page of this Merger Information Document.
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Schedule 1 – Comparison of Products and Services(as at 31st January 2016)
Products and Services Encompass CU Select CU
Member Shares One $10 Member Share One $10 Member Share
Savings Accounts Yes — refer to Schedule 2 Yes — refer to Schedule 2
Term Deposits Yes — refer to Schedule 2 Yes — refer to Schedule 2
Loan Accounts Yes — refer to Schedule 2 Yes — refer to schedule 2
Fees and Charges Yes — refer Schedule 3 Yes — refer Schedule 3
Statements Monthly and half yearly Monthly and quarterly
E-Statements ✓ ✓
Telephone Banking ✓ ✓
Internet banking ✓ ✓
Mobile Banking ✓ ✓
Cheque Books ✓ ✓
Visa Debit Card ✓ ✓
Visa Credit Card ✓ ✓
Bank@Post ✓ ✓
BPAY ✓ ✓
ATM/EFTPOS ✓ ✓
Periodic Payments ✓ ✓
Direct Debit and Credits ✓ ✓
Counter Cheques ✓ ✓
Travellers Cheques ✓ ✓
General Insurance ✓ ✓
CTP Insurance ✓ N/A
Consumer Credit Insurance ✓ ✓
Financial Planning Services ✓ ✓
Car Buying Services ✓ ✓
Branch Cash ✓
$1,000 per member/day at NorthRyde & Merrylands, emergencycash only at other branches at
this stage
Internet Banking - external transfer $3,000 per day per account $2,000 per day per membership
ATM & EFT using card & PIN $1,000 per card per day $1,000 per card per day
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Schedule 2 – Comparison of Loans, Savings and Term Products(as at 31st January 2016)
Transaction Savings AccountSelect CU Encompass CU
Account Name Transaction Account Access Plus Savings/Special Purpose Accounts*
Balance tiers ($) Nil$1 -
$19,999$20,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000+
Interest rates 0.05% 0.01% 0.10% 0.25% 0.50%
Interest calculation Daily on whole balance Daily on whole balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly Interest credited monthly
* Rate will be 0.05% on whole balance from 01 Mar 16
On Line Savings AccountEncompass CU Select CU
Account NameeMoney Account
No Regrets Online SaverSelect Direct
Balance tiers ($) Up to $249,999 $250,000+ Up to $2,999 $3,000+
Interest rates 1.00% 2.50% 0.25% 1.75%
Interest calculation Daily on whole balance Daily on proportional balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly Interest credited monthly
Kick Start Saver
Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name
Balance tiers ($) Up to$5,000
$5,001-$10,000
Over$10,000
Up to$5,000
$5,001-$10,000
Over$10,000
Interest rates 5.00% 2.00% 0.01% 5.00% 2.00% 0.01%
Interest calculation Daily on proportional balance Daily on proportional balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly Interest credited monthly
For members under 18 years of age For members under 18 years of age
Cash Management AccountEncompass CU
Account Name Cash Management
Balance tiers ($)$1
$4,999$5,000
$19,999$20,000$49,999
$50,000$99,999
$100,000$249,999
$250,000+
Interest rates 0.10% 0.10% 0.15% 0.20% 0.35% 1.50%
Interest calculation Daily on whole balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly
Cash Management AccountSelect CU
Account Name Cash Management
Balance tiers ($)$1
$4,999
$5,000
$9,999
$10,000
$24,999
$25,000
$49,999
$50,000
$99,999$100,000+
Interest rates 0.10% 0.25% 0.25% 0.50% 0.75% 1.50%
Interest calculation Daily on whole balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly
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Edvest Account Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name
No equivalent product
Edvest Account
Balance tiers ($)$1
$1,999$2,000
$29,999$30,000+
Interest rates 0.15% 0.25% 0.50%
Interest calculation Daily - on tiered balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly
Deeming AccountEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Deeming Account
Balance tiers ($) $1 - $48,000Portion above
$48,000
No equivalent productInterest rates 1.75% 3.25%
Interest calculation Calculated daily
Interest credited Interest credited monthly
Christmas SavingsEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Christmas Club Christmas Club
Balance tiers ($) $1+ $1+
Interest rates 1.00% 1.00%
Interest calculation Daily on balance Daily on balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly Interest credited monthly
Early withdrawal fee Nil $10 (16th Jan - 31st Oct)
Budget/Union AccountEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Budget and Union Accounts Budget Accounts
Balance tiers ($) $1+ $1+
Interest rates 0.50% 0%
Interest calculation Daily on balance Daily on balance
Interest credited Interest credited monthly Interest credited monthly
Home Loan (variable rate)Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name Standard Variable Rate Super Mortgage Loan
Interest Rate (indicative) 4.90% 4.64%
Establishment Fees $250-$350 Nil
Valuation Fee From $220 From $187
Legal Costs On application On application
Redraw Fee $20 Nil
Discharge Fee $200 $209.50
Interest Only Availability Y Y
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Encompass Home Loan Package (variable rate)Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name Package Variable Rate
No equivalent product
Interest Rate (indicative) 4.70%
Package Fee $375pa
Establishment Fee $0
Valuation Fee From $220
Legal Costs On application
Redraw Fee $20
Discharge Fee $200
Interest Only Availability Y
Introductory Home LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account NameNo equivalent product
Introductory Rate for 12 months
1 Year Introductory 3.99%
Encompass Basic Home Loan (variable rate - new loans only)Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name Basic Home Loan
No equivalent product
Interest Rate (indicative) 4.30%
Establishment Fee $250-$350
Valuation Fee From $220
Legal Costs On application
Redraw Fee $20
Discharge Fee $200
Interest Only Availability Y
Fixed Rate Home Loan (3 Year Fixed Rate)
Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name Fixed Interest Rate 3 Year Super 3 Year Fixed
Interest Rate 4.34% 4.34%
Establishment Fees $250-$350 Nil
Valuation From $220 From $187
Legal Costs On application On application
Redraw Fee $20 Nil
Discharge Fee $200 $209.50
Fixed Rate Loan Summary (All fixed rate loans)Encompass CU Select CU
Account Name
1 Year Fixed 3.99% (package not offered) 3.99% (Introductory Home Loan)
2 Years Fixed 4.54% (package 4.44%) No equivalent product
3 Years Fixed 4.34% (package 4.24%) 4.34%
5 Years Fixed 4.94% (package 4.84%) No equivalent product
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Home Equity Line of CreditEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Equity Home Loan Super Equity Loan
Interest Rate 5.40% 4.99%
Establishment Fees $250-$350 Nil
Valuation From $220 From $187
Legal Costs On application On application
Redraw Fee $20 Nil
Discharge Fee $200 $209.50
Bridging LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Bridging Loan Super Bridging Loan
Interest Rate 5.60% 4.99%
Establishment Fees $350 Nil
Valuation From $220 From $187
Legal Costs On application On application
Discharge Fee $200 $209.50
Home Improvement Personal LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Home Improvement Loan
Interest Rate 12.00%
No equivalent productEstablishment Fees $100-$150
Legal Costs On application
Redraw Fee $10
Offset LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Offset Home Loan Super Offset Loan
Rate 100% offset 100% offset
Establishment Fees $250-$350 Nil
Valuation From $220 From $187
Legal Costs On application On application
Discharge Fee $200 On application
Unsecured Personal LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Unsecured Personal Loan Unsecured Personal Loan
Interest rate 15.70%-18.70% 10.99%
Establishment fee $100-$150 $0-$150.00
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Administration fee $5.00 pm Nil
Redraw fee $10 Nil
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Secured Personal LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Secured Personal Loan Secured Personal Loan
Interest rate 4.90% - 9.49% 6.99%-10.99%
Establishment fee $100-$150 $0-$150
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Administration fee $5.00 pm Nil
Redraw fee $10 Nil
New Car LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name New Car Loan New Car Loan
Interest rate 6.45% 6.99%
Establishment fee $100-$150 $0-$150
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Administration fee $5.00 pm Nil
Redraw fee $10 Nil
Used Car LoanEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Used Car Loan Used Car Loan
Interest rate 7.99% 8.69%
Establishment fee $100-$150 $0-$150
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Administration fee $5.00 pm Nil
Redraw fee $10 Nil
Overdraft/Line of CreditEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Overdraft/Line of Credit Overdraft/Line of Credit
Interest rate 15.45%-15.70% 10.99%
Establishment fee $100-$150 $0-$50
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Temporary limit increase fee Nil Nil
Annual review fee Nil Nil
Credit cardEncompass CU Select CU
Account Name Credit Card Credit Card
Interest rate 15.00% 10.99%
Establishment fee Nil Nil
Contract variation fee Nil Nil
Temporary limit increase fee Nil Nil
Annual review fee $36 $30
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Fixed Term Deposits - Interest paid at maturityEncompass CU Select CU
Term in
Months
$1,000
$9,999
$10,000
$99,999$100,000+
Term in
Months
$1,000
$9,999
$10,000
$49,999$50,000+
3-6 0.90% 2.15% 2.35% 3 1.40% 2.00% 2.45%
7-11 1.00% 2.25% 2.45% 6 1.40% 2.00% 2.45%
12 1.10% 2.35% 2.55% 12 1.50% 2.35% 2.45%
13-24 1.20% 2.45% 2.65% 24 1.70% 2.45% 2.55%
Fixed Term Deposits - members of the Edvest programEncompass CU Select CU
Term inMonths
No equivalent product
$1,000$9,999
$10,000$49,999
$50,000+ Frequency ofInterest
3 1.50% 2.10% 2.55% Maturity/Monthly
6 1.50% 2.10% 2.55% Maturity/Monthly
12 1.60% 2.45% 2.55% Maturity/Monthly
24 1.80% 2.55% 2.65% Maturity/Monthly
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Schedule 3 – Comparison of Fees and Charges(as at 31st January 2016)
Transaction FeesEncompass CU Select CU
Branch Withdrawals – Cash $5 per thousand over $5K Nil
Branch Deposits Nil Nil
Bank@Post Withdrawals $2.50 $2.50
Bank@Post Dishonour Fee (charged by Australia Post) $21.00 $21.00
NAB Deposits Nil Nil
BPAY Transactions Nil Nil
Phone Banking Nil Nil
Staff Assisted transfer $5.00 Nil
Internet Banking Nil Nil
Direct Debits $0.30 $0.25
Direct Credits Nil Nil
Transfer Between Credit Union Accounts Nil Nil
Over the phone/counter transactions (operator assisted) $5.00 Nil
ATM - Balance Enquiries Nil Nil
ATM - Withdrawal - RediATMs / NAB/Cashcard ATMs $1.50 $1.50
ATM - Withdrawal - Other Bank Fee charged by ATM owner Fee charged by ATMowner
ATM - Withdrawal – Overseas $5.00 $4.00
EFTPOS $0.75 $0.75
Counter Cheque $2.50 $3.00
Visa Cash Advance $1.50 $4.00
Insufficient funds requiring internal transfer for payment $10.00 Nil
ATM/EFT - Declined insufficient funds Nil $0.50
Periodical Payment by Cheque $5.00 $3.00
Periodical Payment by EFT Nil Nil
Over the Counter EFT Transfer Nil Nil
EFT to another financial institution Nil Nil
Direct Debit Dishonour $12.00 $12.00
Transaction Fee RebatesEncompass CU Select CU
Monthly Rebate based on the following:
1. Combined balances of deposits and loans at end of month.
<$2,499: Rebate per mth = $1.50>$2,500<$4,999: Rebate per mth = $3.00>$5,000<$24,999:Rebate per mth = $5.00>$25,000<$99,999:Rebate per mth = $10.>$100,000; Rebate per mth = $25.00
Note: Every member that has a residential or investmentmortgage loan receives no transaction fees on theirtransactional banking account throughout the life of the loan.
Monthly Rebate based on the following:
1. Combined balances of deposits and loans for the month.
<$9,999: Rebate per mth = $5>$10,000 <$24,999: Rebate per mth = $10>$25,000 <$99,999: Rebate per mth = $15> $100,000: Rebate per mth = $25
2. Members aged 17 and underExempt from all Transaction Fees
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Cheque FeesEncompass CU Select CU
Bank Cheque $18 - $33 $20.00
Corporate Cheque $2.50 $3.00
Corporate Cheque Stop Payment $15.00 Nil
Member Cheque enquiry/copy (Trace) $32.00 $45.00
Member Cheque Deposit (Trace) Nil Nil
Member Cheque Stop Payment $10.00 $38.50
Member Cheque Dishonour $12.00 $12.00
Member Cheque Copy $10.00 Nil
Cheque Deposit Dishonour $9.00 $9.00
Member Cheque Book25 Book50 Book100 Book
$25.00N/A
$50.00
N/A$35.00
$50.00
General FeesEncompass CU Select CU
Visa Debit Card Fee Nil $24.00 paVisa Credit Card Fee $36.00 pa $30.00 paVisa Replacement Fee $10.00 NilPIN Change N/A NilEmergency Visa Card (Overseas) $310.00 From $50.00Visa Credit Card Cash Advance $4.00 $4.00
Visa Card Currency Conversion Fee 2.00% 2.00%
Visa Chargeback Nil Nil
Visa Voucher Retrieval $31.50 $25.00
Visa cash advance from other financial institution $5.00 $1.50 (charged month end)
Cash Handling Fee (Over $5,000) $5.00 per $1,000 Nil
Dormant Account Fee $5.00 per month $20.00 per annum
Statement Copies Current Financial Year $2.00 per page $2.00 per page
Statement Copies Previous Financial Year $2.00 per page $2.00 per pageSwift payment N/A $6.00SMS/Email alerts (per message) N/A $0.15Coin Handling Fee $100.00+ 5% of amount over $100 NilCard Delivery By Express Post Nil NilOverdrawn Savings Nil NilEdvest Membership Per Annum N/A $12.00
Copy Of The CU Constitution Nil Nil
Christmas Club Withdrawals (16th Jan-31st Oct)*** Nil $10.00
Staff Assisted E-Savings Transaction $5 Nil
Members Balance Enquiry (Performed By Staff) Nil Nil
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Regular PaymentsEncompass CU Select CU
Periodical Payment Rejection Fee $10 after 3 attempts Nil
Direct Debit Dishonour $12.00 $12.00
Direct Entry Manual Processing Fee Nil Nil
BPAY Enquiry/Cancel/Reject Nil Nil
BPAY Error Correction Fee Nil Nil
Incoming SWIFT Transfer Nil $6.00
Direct Entry Trace Nil Nil
Direct Debit Incorrect Details (Member Chequing) Nil Nil
Currency and Funds TransferEncompass CU Select CU
Foreign Bank Cheque/Bank Draft $20.00 $12.50
Conversion Fee for foreign currency to $A 1% 1%
Overseas Draft $20.00 $12.50
Overseas Telegraphic Transfer in non A$ $35.00 $20.00 Minimum
Swift transfer received Nil $6.00
Swift transfer to another financial institution Nil $10.50
Travellers Cheques or Visa Travel Money Card1% or $10 whichever is
the greater1%
Lending FeesEncompass CU Select CU
Establishment Fee - Personal Loan $100-$150 $0-$150.00
Establishment Fee - Overdraft $100-$150 $0-$50
Establishment Fee - Car Loan $100-$150 $0-$150.00
Establishment Fee - Mortgage $250-$350 Nil
Property Valuation Fee From $220.00 From $187.00
Loan Variation Nil Nil
Loan Redraw Fee $10-20 Nil
Title Search On application $15.18 Minimum
Discharge of Registered Mortgage $200 $209.50
Personal Property Security enquiry $3.40 $3.40
Personal Property Security Registration $6.80 $6.80
Solicitors Fee for Up stamping of Mtge/BOS On application On application
Late Payment Fee $15.00 Nil
Credit Facility 1St Arrears Notice Nil $20.00
Credit Facility 2nd Arrears Notice Nil $20.00
Credit Facility Default Notice $50.00 $50.00
Solicitors Letter of Demand On application On application
Over Limit Account Without Prior Approval Nil Nil
Mortgage Registration Fee From $109.50 $109.50
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Schedule 4 – Board Assurances
The Board of Select Credit Union Ltd ACN 058 538 140 (Select) gives the following assurances:
A. Transfer of Shares
The transfer of business from Select to Encompass Credit Union Ltd ACN 087 650 011 (Encompass)does not involve the transfer of any shares where such transfer would, if transferred other than byway of the transfer of business, trigger the takeover provisions in Corporations Act 2001 Chapter 6.B. Transfer of ReliefSelect does not have the benefit of any relief or exemptions:
that ASIC has granted; or in relation to any of the responsibilities ASIC has assumed since 30 June 1999 — that any of
ASIC’s predecessor regulators have granted.Therefore, the transfer does not involve the transfer of the benefit of any such relief or exemptions.
C. Deregistration of SelectWe will ensure that, after the transfer of business from Select to Encompass takes effect, Select isderegistered as a company and all funds will be returned to members, or physically transferred to thereceiving body, as appropriate.D. Financial Statements
We will make arrangements to ensure that the directors of Select are responsible for preparation andsign off of financial statements of the company, and are not relieved of the need to lodge financialstatements in relation to any period prior to the transfer date by a transfer of business.