Footnotes to Financial Statements
1 Adjustment to bring changes between opening and closing balance sheet amounts to average rates. This is not done on a line-by-line basis, as details cannot be determined without unreasonable expense.
2 Share premium includes the deduction of US$1 million (30 June 2009: US$1 million; 31 December 2009: nil) in respect of issue costs incurred during the period.
3 Cumulative goodwill amounting to US$5,138 million has been charged against reserves in respect of acquisitions of subsidiaries prior to 1 January 1998, including US$3,469 million charged against the merger reserve arising on the acquisition of HSBC Bank plc. The balance of US$1,669 million was charged against retained earnings.
4 Retained earnings include 127,950,817 (US$1,578 million) of own shares held within HSBC's insurance business, retirement funds for the benefit of policyholders or beneficiaries within employee trusts for the settlement of shares expected to be delivered under employee share schemes or bonus plans, and the market-making activities in Global Markets (30 June 2009: 180,429,757 (US$2,429 million); 31 December 2009: 179,964,968 (US$2,572 million)).
5 Amounts transferred to the income statement in respect of cash flow hedges include US$129 million loss (30 June 2009: US$284 million loss; 31 December 2009: US$218 million loss) taken to 'Net interest income' and US$1,515 million loss (30 June 2009: US$572 million loss; 31 December 2009: US$266 million gain) taken to 'Net trading income'.
6 Statutory share premium relief under Section 131 of the Companies Act 1985 (the 'Act') was taken in respect of the acquisition of HSBC Bank plc in 1992, HSBC France in 2000 and HSBC Finance Corporation in 2003 and the shares issued were recorded at their nominal value only. In HSBC's consolidated financial statements the fair value differences of US$8,290 million in respect of HSBC France and US$12,768 million in respect of HSBC Finance Corporation were recognised in the merger reserve. The merger reserve created on the acquisition of HSBC Finance Corporation subsequently became attached to HSBC Overseas Holdings (UK) Limited ('HOHU'), following a number of intra-group reorganisations. At 30 June 2010, nil (30 June 2009: nil; 31 December 2009: US$5,945 million) was transferred from this reserve to retained earnings as a result of impairment in HSBC Holdings' investment in HOHU. During 2009, pursuant to Section 131 of the Companies Act 1985, statutory share premium relief was taken in respect of the rights issue and US$15,796 million was recognised in the merger reserve. The merger reserve includes the deduction of US$614 million in respect of costs relating to the rights issue, of which US$149 million was subsequently transferred to the income statement. Of this US$149 million, US$121 million was a loss arising from accounting for the agreement with the underwriters as a contingent forward contract. The merger reserve excludes the loss of US$344 million on a forward foreign exchange contract associated with hedging the proceeds of the rights issue.
7 During June 2010, HSBC Holdings issued US$3,800 million of Perpetual Subordinated Capital Securities, Series 2 ('capital securities'), on which there were US$82 million of issuance costs which are classified as equity under IFRSs. The capital securities are exchangeable at HSBC Holdings' option into non-cumulative US dollar preference shares on any coupon payment date. Interest on the capital securities is paid quarterly and may be deferred at the discretion of HSBC Holdings. The capital securities may only be redeemed at the option of HSBC Holdings.
Note |
|
Page |
1 |
Basis of preparation ............................ |
212 |
2 |
Accounting policies ............................ |
213 |
3 |
Dividends .............................................. |
214 |
4 |
Earnings per share ............................... |
214 |
5 |
Post-employment benefits .................. |
215 |
6 |
Tax expense .......................................... |
217 |
7 |
Trading assets ...................................... |
219 |
8 |
Financial assets designated at fair |
220 |
9 |
Derivatives ............................................ |
221 |
10 |
Financial investments ......................... |
224 |
11 |
Non-current assets held for sale ....... |
226 |
12 |
Trading liabilities ................................. |
227 |
Note |
|
Page |
13 |
Financial liabilities designated at |
227 |
14 |
Maturity analysis of assets and liabilities ............................................. |
227 |
15 |
Notes on the statement of cash flows ............................................................. |
229 |
16 |
Contingent liabilities, contractual commitments and guarantees ......... |
230 |
17 |
Segmental analysis .............................. |
231 |
18 |
Goodwill impairment ............................ |
231 |
19 |
Litigation ............................................... |
231 |
20 |
Events after the balance sheet date... |
232 |
21 |
Interim Report 2010 and statutory accounts ............................................ |
232 |
1 Basis of preparation
(a) Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
The interim consolidated financial statements of HSBC have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules of the Financial Services Authority and IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' ('IAS 34') as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') and as endorsed by the European Union ('EU').
The consolidated financial statements of HSBC at 31 December 2009 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRSs') as issued by the IASB and as endorsed by the EU. EU‑endorsed IFRSs may differ from IFRSs as issued by the IASB if, at any point in time, new or amended IFRSs have not been endorsed by the EU. At 31 December 2009, there were no unendorsed standards effective for the year ended 31 December 2009 affecting the consolidated financial statements at that date, and there was no difference between IFRSs endorsed by the EU and IFRSs issued by the IASB in terms of their application to HSBC. Accordingly, HSBC's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009 were prepared in accordance with IFRSs as issued by the IASB.
At 30 June 2010, there were no unendorsed standards effective for the period ended 30 June 2010 affecting these interim consolidated financial statements, and there was no difference between IFRSs endorsed by the EU and IFRSs issued by the IASB in terms of their application to HSBC.
IFRSs comprise accounting standards issued by the IASB and its predecessor body as well as interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ('IFRIC') and its predecessor body.
During the period ended 30 June 2010, HSBC adopted the following significant changes to IFRSs:
· On 1 January 2010, HSBC adopted the revised IFRS 3 'Business Combinations' ('IFRS 3') and the amendments to IAS 27 'Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements'. The main changes under the standards are that:
- acquisition-related costs are recognised as an expense in the income statement in the period in which they are incurred;
- all consideration transferred, including contingent consideration, is recognised and measured at fair value at the acquisition date;
- equity interests held prior to control being obtained are remeasured to fair value at the date of obtaining control, and any gain or loss is recognised in the income statement;
- changes in a parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a change of control are treated as transactions between equity holders and are reported in equity; and
- an option is available, on a transaction-by-transaction basis, to measure any non-controlling (previously referred to as minority) interests in the entity acquired either at fair value, or at the non-controlling interests' proportionate share of the net identifiable assets of the entity acquired.
In terms of their application to HSBC, the revised IFRS 3 and the amendments to IAS 27 apply prospectively to acquisitions made on or after 1 January 2010, and have no significant effect on these consolidated financial statements.
In addition to the above, during the period ended 30 June 2010, HSBC adopted a number of standards and interpretations and amendments thereto which had an insignificant effect on these consolidated financial statements.
(b) Presentation of information
HSBC's consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars which is also HSBC Holdings' functional currency. HSBC Holdings' functional currency is the US dollar because the US dollar and currencies linked to it are the most significant currencies relevant to the underlying transactions, events and conditions of its subsidiaries, as well as representing a significant proportion of its funds generated from financing activities. HSBC uses the US dollar as its presentation currency in its consolidated financial statements because the US dollar and currencies linked to it form the major currency bloc in which HSBC transacts and funds its business.
(c) Comparative information
These interim consolidated financial statements include comparative information as required by IAS 34, the UK Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules and the Hong Kong Listing Rules.
(d) Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial information requires the use of estimates and assumptions about future conditions. The use of available information and the application of judgement are inherent in the formation of estimates; actual results in the future may differ from those reported. Management believes that HSBC's critical accounting policies where judgement is necessarily applied are those which relate to impairment of loans and advances, goodwill impairment, the valuation of financial instruments, the impairment of available-for-sale financial assets and deferred tax assets. These critical accounting policies are described on pages 61 to 65 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009.
(e) Consolidation
The interim consolidated financial statements of HSBC comprise the financial statements of HSBC Holdings and its subsidiaries. The method adopted by HSBC to consolidate its subsidiaries is described on page 367 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009.
(f) Future accounting developments
At 30 June 2010, a number of standards and interpretations, and amendments thereto, had been issued by the IASB which are not yet effective for these consolidated financial statements. Except for those described on page 368 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009, HSBC does not expect the adoption of any of these to have a significant effect on these consolidated financial statements.
(g) Changes in composition of the Group
There were no material changes in the composition of the Group.
2 Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted by HSBC for these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those described on pages 369 to 385 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009, except as discussed in Note 1, 'Basis of preparation'. The methods of computation applied by HSBC for these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied for the Annual Report and Accounts 2009.
3 Dividends
Dividends to shareholders of the parent company were as follows:
|
Half-year to |
||||||||||||||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
|
31 December 2009 |
||||||||||||
|
Per |
|
Total |
|
Settled |
|
Per |
|
Total |
|
Settled |
|
Per |
|
Total |
|
Settled |
Dividends declared on ordinary shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In respect of previous year: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- fourth interim dividend ..................... |
0.10 |
|
1,733 |
|
838 |
|
0.10 |
|
1,210 |
|
624 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
In respect of current year: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- first interim dividend ........................ |
0.08 |
|
1,394 |
|
746 |
|
0.08 |
|
1,384 |
|
190 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
- second interim dividend .................... |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.08 |
|
1,385 |
|
696 |
- third interim dividend ....................... |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.08 |
|
1,391 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.18 |
|
3,127 |
|
1,584 |
|
0.18 |
|
2,594 |
|
814 |
|
0.16 |
|
2,776 |
|
856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarterly dividends on preference |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March dividend .................................... |
15.50 |
|
22 |
|
|
|
15.50 |
|
22 |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
June dividend ....................................... |
15.50 |
|
23 |
|
|
|
15.50 |
|
23 |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
September dividend .............................. |
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
15.50 |
|
22 |
|
|
December dividend ............................... |
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
15.50 |
|
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.00 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
31.00 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
31.00 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarterly coupons on capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January coupon .................................... |
0.508 |
|
44 |
|
|
|
0.508 |
|
44 |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
April coupon ....................................... |
0.508 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
0.508 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
July coupon ......................................... |
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
0.508 |
|
45 |
|
|
October coupon ................................... |
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
0.508 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.016 |
|
89 |
|
|
|
1.016 |
|
89 |
|
|
|
1.016 |
|
90 |
|
|
The Directors have declared a second interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2010 of US$0.08 per ordinary share, a distribution of approximately US$1,401 million. The second interim dividend will be payable on 6 October 2010. Further details are contained in item 6 of the Additional Information section on page 244. No liability is recorded in the financial statements in respect of the second interim dividend for 2010.
On 15 July 2010, HSBC paid a further coupon on the capital securities of US$0.508 per security, a distribution of US$45 million. No liability is recorded in the balance sheet at 30 June 2010 in respect of this coupon payment.
4 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per ordinary share was calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the parent company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, excluding own shares held. Diluted earnings per ordinary share was calculated by dividing the basic earnings, which require no adjustment for the effects of dilutive potential ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, excluding own shares held, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of dilutive potential ordinary shares.
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the parent company
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June |
|
30 June |
|
31 December |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company .................. |
6,763 |
|
3,347 |
|
2,487 |
Dividend payable on preference shares classified as equity .................. |
(45) |
|
(45) |
|
(45) |
Coupon payable on capital securities classified as equity ..................... |
(89) |
|
(89) |
|
(90) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the parent company .... |
6,629 |
|
3,213 |
|
2,352 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
Half-year to 30 June 2010 |
|
Half-year to 30 June 2009 |
|
Half-year to 31 December 2009 |
||||||||||||
|
Profit US$m |
|
Number of shares (millions) |
|
Amount per share US$ |
|
Profit US$m |
|
Number (millions) |
|
Amount per share US$ |
|
Profit US$m |
|
Number of shares (millions) |
|
Amount per share US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic ............................ |
6,629 |
|
17,310 |
|
0.38 |
|
3,213 |
|
15,353 |
|
0.21 |
|
2,352 |
|
17,187 |
|
0.13 |
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares ....................... |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
|
|
231 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted ......................... |
6,629 |
|
17,512 |
|
0.38 |
|
3,213 |
|
15,405 |
|
0.21 |
|
2,352 |
|
17,418 |
|
0.13 |
5 Post-employment benefits
Included within 'Employee compensation and benefits' are components of net periodic benefit cost related to HSBC's defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits, as follows:
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
2005 |
31 December |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service cost .................................................................. |
291 |
|
335 |
|
270 |
Interest cost ............................................................................. |
811 |
|
711 |
|
760 |
Expected return on plan assets .................................................. |
(717) |
|
(647) |
|
(704) |
Past service cost ....................................................................... |
8 |
|
3 |
|
16 |
Gains on curtailments ............................................................... |
(148) |
|
(53) |
|
(5) |
Other (gains)/losses ................................................................... |
1 |
|
(499) |
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net defined benefit cost ............................................................ |
246 |
|
(150) |
|
342 |
HSBC revalues its defined benefit post-employment plans each year at 31 December, in consultation with the plans' local actuaries. The assumptions underlying the calculations are used to determine the expected income statement charge for the year going forward.
At 30 June each year, HSBC revalues all plan assets to current market prices. HSBC also reviews the assumptions used to calculate the defined benefit obligations (the liabilities of the plans) and updates the carrying amount of the obligations if there have been significant changes as a consequence of changes in assumptions.
In the first half of 2010, there was a decrease in the average yields of high quality (AA rated or equivalent) debt instruments in the UK, together with a decrease in inflation expectations. As a result, the defined benefit obligation for the HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme increased by US$576 million in respect of actuarial losses mainly caused by the changes to discount and inflation rate assumptions. For other plans, the average discount rates used generally decreased after 31 December 2009, resulting in actuarial losses and an increase in the defined benefit obligations of US$479 million. All differences from changes in the assumptions used were recognised directly in other comprehensive income as actuarial gains or losses.
In November 2009, the Board of Directors of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. ('HNAH') approved actions to cease all future benefit accruals for legacy participants under the final average pay formula components of the HSBC North America Pension Plan with effect from 1 January 2011. Affected employees were informed of this decision in February 2010. As a result of these changes, HNAH recorded a one-time curtailment gain of US$147 million.
The discount rates used to calculate HSBC's obligations under its defined benefit pension and post-employment healthcare plans were as follows:
Discount rates
|
At |
|
At |
2005 |
At |
|
% |
|
% |
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
UK ................................................................................................. |
5.40 |
|
6.20 |
|
5.70 |
Hong Kong .................................................................................... |
2.29 |
|
2.65 |
|
2.58 |
US .................................................................................................. |
5.45 |
|
6.50 |
|
5.92 |
Jersey ............................................................................................. |
5.70 |
|
6.20 |
|
5.70 |
Mexico .......................................................................................... |
7.50 |
|
8.50 |
|
8.50 |
Brazil ............................................................................................. |
11.25 |
|
11.25 |
|
11.25 |
France ............................................................................................ |
4.50 |
|
5.75 |
|
5.50 |
Canada ........................................................................................... |
5.75 |
|
6.50 |
|
6.25 |
Switzerland ..................................................................................... |
2.60 |
|
3.00 |
|
3.25 |
Germany ........................................................................................ |
4.50 |
|
5.75 |
|
5.50 |
The inflation rate used to calculate the HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme obligation at 30 June 2010 was 3.5 per cent (30 June 2009: 3.6 per cent; 31 December 2009: 3.7 per cent). There were no material changes to other assumptions.
Actuarial gains and losses
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
2005 |
31 December |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Experience gains/(losses) on plan liabilities .............................. |
(17) |
|
42 |
|
(243) |
Experience gains/(losses) on plan assets ................................... |
956 |
|
(1,620) |
|
2,564 |
Losses from changes in actuarial assumptions .......................... |
(1,038) |
|
(2,000) |
|
(2,292) |
Other movements1................................................................... |
17 |
|
- |
|
(37) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net actuarial losses ......................................................... |
(82) |
|
(3,578) |
|
(8) |
1 Other movements include changes in the effect of the limit on plan surpluses.
Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments on plan assets and liabilities as well as adjustments arising from changes in actuarial assumptions. The experience gains and losses on plan assets arise as a result of the difference between the expected returns on the plan assets and the actual movement in the value of the plan assets during the period. The changes in actuarial assumptions arise as a result of changes in the plan assumptions, primarily discount rates and inflation rates, as previously described.
Total cumulative net actuarial losses, including the cumulative effect of the limit on plan surpluses recognised in equity at 30 June 2010, were US$4,742 million (30 June 2009: US$4,652 million cumulative losses; 31 December 2009: US$4,660 million cumulative losses). Of this the cumulative effect of the limit on plan surpluses was US$29 million (30 June 2009: US$9 million; 31 December 2009: US$47 million).
In February 2010, HSBC Bank plc agreed with the Trustee of the HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme ('the Scheme') to reduce the deficit of the plan by meeting a schedule of future funding payments, as disclosed on page 390 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009. On 17 June 2010, HSBC Bank plc agreed with the Trustee to accelerate the reduction of the deficit of the plan with a special contribution of £1,760 million (US$2,638 million) in 2010 followed by a revised payment schedule in the following years, as shown below:
|
Original |
|
Original |
|
Revised |
|
Revised |
|
plan |
|
plan |
|
plan |
|
plan |
|
US$m1 |
|
£m |
|
US$m1 |
|
£m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 .......................................................................................................................... |
- |
|
- |
|
2,638 |
|
1,760 |
2011 .......................................................................................................................... |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
2012 .......................................................................................................................... |
697 |
|
465 |
|
- |
|
- |
2013 .......................................................................................................................... |
697 |
|
465 |
|
- |
|
- |
2014 .......................................................................................................................... |
697 |
|
465 |
|
- |
|
- |
2015 .......................................................................................................................... |
944 |
|
630 |
|
- |
|
- |
2016 .......................................................................................................................... |
944 |
|
630 |
|
742 |
|
495 |
2017 .......................................................................................................................... |
944 |
|
630 |
|
944 |
|
630 |
2018 .......................................................................................................................... |
944 |
|
630 |
|
944 |
|
630 |
1 The payment schedule was agreed with the Trustee in pounds sterling and the equivalent US dollar amounts are shown at the exchange rate effective as at 30 June 2010.
On the same day, HSBC Bank plc made the £1,760 million (US$2,638 million) contribution and the Scheme used the contribution to acquire debt securities with a fair value of £1,760 million (US$2,638 million) from HSBC in a transaction at an arm's length value determined by the Scheme's independent third-party advisors. The debt securities sold comprised supranational, agency and government-guaranteed securities, asset-backed securities, corporate subordinated debt and auction rate securities. The contribution together with an actuarial gain on plan assets of US$986 million helped achieve a reduction in the net liability of the scheme from US$3,822 million at 31 December 2009 to US$495 million at 30 June 2010.
As disclosed in 'Related party transactions' on page 470 in the Annual Report and Accounts 2009, HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme entered into collateralised swap transactions with HSBC to manage the inflation and interest rate sensitivity of the Scheme's pension obligations. At 30 June 2010, the swaps had a positive fair value of US$1,891 million to the scheme (30 June 2009: US$609 million positive to the scheme; 31 December 2009: US$1,049 million positive to the scheme). All swaps were executed at prevailing market rates and within standard market bid-offer spreads.
6 Tax expense
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June |
|
30 June |
|
31 December |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Current tax |
|
|
|
|
|
UK corporation tax charge ................................................................. |
609 |
|
60 |
|
146 |
Overseas tax ....................................................................................... |
2,439 |
|
1,472 |
|
375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,048 |
|
1,532 |
|
521 |
Deferred tax |
|
|
|
|
|
Origination and reversal of temporary differences .............................. |
808 |
|
(246) |
|
(1,422) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax expense ....................................................................................... |
3,856 |
|
1,286 |
|
(901) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate ............................................................................... |
34.7% |
|
25.6% |
|
(43.7%) |
The UK corporation tax rate applying to HSBC was 28 per cent (2009: 28 per cent). Overseas tax included Hong Kong profits tax of US$426 million (first half of 2009: US$416 million; second half of 2009: US$367 million). Subsidiaries in Hong Kong provided for Hong Kong profits tax at the rate of 16.5 per cent (2009: 16.5 per cent) on the profits for the period assessable in Hong Kong. Other overseas subsidiaries and overseas branches provided for taxation at the appropriate rates in the countries in which they operate. The following table reconciles the overall tax expense which would apply if all profits had been taxed at the UK corporation tax rate:
|
Half-year to |
||||||||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
|
31 December 2009 |
||||||
|
US$m |
|
% |
|
US$m |
|
% |
|
US$m |
|
% |
Analysis of tax expense1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation at UK corporation tax rate of 28 per cent |
3,109 |
|
28.0 |
|
1,405 |
|
28.0 |
|
577 |
|
28.0 |
Non-deductible loss on foreign exchange swaps |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
96 |
|
4.7 |
Effect of taxing overseas profits in principal |
(326) |
|
(2.9) |
|
(598) |
|
(11.9) |
|
(747) |
|
(36.2) |
Gains not subject to tax .................................... |
(180) |
|
(1.6) |
|
(34) |
|
(0.7) |
|
(204) |
|
(9.9) |
Adjustments in respect of prior period liabilities ...................................................................... |
(20) |
|
(0.2) |
|
(5) |
|
(0.1) |
|
(34) |
|
(1.7) |
Low income housing tax credits3 ...................... |
(44) |
|
(0.4) |
|
(49) |
|
(1.0) |
|
(49) |
|
(2.4) |
Effect of profit in associates and joint ventures |
(332) |
|
(3.0) |
|
(243) |
|
(4.8) |
|
(256) |
|
(12.4) |
Deferred tax temporary differences not provided ...................................................................... |
8 |
|
0.1 |
|
813 |
|
16.2 |
|
(453) |
|
(22.0) |
Non taxable income ......................................... |
(164) |
|
(1.5) |
|
(109) |
|
(2.2) |
|
(256) |
|
(12.4) |
Permanent disallowables ................................... |
99 |
|
0.9 |
|
138 |
|
2.7 |
|
85 |
|
4.1 |
Additional provision for tax on overseas dividends ....................................................... |
- |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
- |
|
339 |
|
16.5 |
Tax impact of intragroup transfer of subsidiary |
1,590 |
|
14.3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Bank payroll tax .............................................. |
91 |
|
0.8 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Other items ...................................................... |
25 |
|
0.2 |
|
(34) |
|
(0.6) |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Overall tax expense1 ........................................ |
3,856 |
|
34.7 |
|
1,286 |
|
25.6 |
|
(901) |
|
(43.7) |
1 Interim period income tax expense is accrued using the estimated average annual effective income tax rates, which have been substantially enacted by 30 June 2010, and which will be applicable to expected total annual earnings.
2 In August 2009, the UK Government enacted legislation that gains or losses on transactions designated to hedge foreign exchange exposures connected to rights issues should be disregarded for tax purposes.
3 Low income housing tax credits arise in the US and are designed to encourage the provision of rental housing for low income households.
On 22 June 2010, the UK Government announced its intention to reduce the main rate of corporation tax from 28 per cent to 24 per cent. The fall will be phased in over a period of four years with a 1 per cent reduction in the main corporation tax rate for each year starting on 1 April 2011. The Finance (No. 2) Act 2010 enacted on 27 July 2010 included legislation on the initial phase to reduce the main rate of corporation tax from 28 per cent to 27 per cent from 1 April 2011. The tax rate change was not substantively enacted at 30 June 2010, therefore the change has not been reflected in the amounts recognised as at that date. However, it is not expected that the proposed rate changes will have a significant effect on the net UK deferred tax position recognised at 30 June 2010 of US$301 million.
For the period ended 30 June 2010, HSBC's share of associates' tax on profit was US$356 million (30 June 2009: US$203 million; 31 December 2009: US$287 million), which is included within share of profit in associates and joint ventures in the income statement.
Of the total net deferred tax assets of US$6.2 billion at 30 June 2010 (30 June 2009: US$7.9 billion; 31 December 2009: US$8.6 billion), US$3.5 billion (30 June 2009: US$4.9 billion; 31 December 2009: US$5.1 billion) arose in respect of HSBC's US operations where there has been a recent history of losses. Management's analysis of the recognition of these deferred tax assets significantly discounts the benefit which would arise from future expected profits from the US operations and relies to a greater extent on capital support to the US operations from HSBC, including tax planning strategies implemented in relation to such support. Further to the implementation of this strategy, an internal reorganisation on 31 January 2010 provided substantial support for the recoverability of the US deferred tax assets, and the associated taxable gain arising in the US operations reduced the deferred tax assets by US$1.6 billion. Management's updated analysis is consistent with the assumption that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable income to support the resulting deferred tax assets that have been recognised in respect of the US operations as at 30 June 2010.
US legislation enacted on 6 November 2009 allowed for an extended carryback period for certain federal tax net operating losses. This had the effect of reducing the net deferred tax assets related to such losses by approximately US$1.6 billion at 31 December 2009, and the equivalent federal tax refund was received in early 2010.
7 Trading assets
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Trading assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
-. not subject to repledge or resale by counterparties ........................ |
315,137 |
|
313,641 |
|
320,155 |
-. which may be repledged or resold by counterparties ...................... |
88,663 |
|
100,717 |
|
101,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
403,800 |
|
414,358 |
|
421,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasury and other eligible bills ............................................................ |
22,236 |
|
22,990 |
|
22,346 |
Debt securities ..................................................................................... |
194,390 |
|
190,870 |
|
201,598 |
Equity securities ................................................................................... |
27,360 |
|
25,484 |
|
35,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading securities valued at fair value ................................................... |
243,986 |
|
239,344 |
|
259,255 |
Loans and advances to banks ............................................................... |
77,434 |
|
73,636 |
|
78,126 |
Loans and advances to customers ......................................................... |
82,380 |
|
101,378 |
|
84,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
403,800 |
|
414,358 |
|
421,381 |
Trading securities valued at fair value
|
At |
|
At |
|
At |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
US Treasury and US Government agencies2 .......................................... |
22,774 |
|
22,586 |
|
17,620 |
UK Government .................................................................................. |
11,874 |
|
8,936 |
|
12,113 |
Hong Kong Government ...................................................................... |
14,325 |
|
6,637 |
|
10,649 |
Other government ............................................................................... |
79,177 |
|
95,672 |
|
94,264 |
Asset-backed securities1,3 ..................................................................... |
4,381 |
|
4,769 |
|
5,308 |
Corporate debt and other securities1 ..................................................... |
84,095 |
|
75,260 |
|
83,990 |
Equity securities ................................................................................... |
27,360 |
|
25,484 |
|
35,311 |
|
|
|
|||
|
243,986 |
|
239,344 |
|
259,255 |
1 Included within the above figures are debt securities issued by banks and other financial institutions of US$35,424 million (30 June 2009: US$41,590 million; 31 December 2009: US$41,466 million), of which US$8,399 million (30 June 2009: US$4,129 million; 31 December 2009: US$7,280 million) are guaranteed by various governments.
2 Includes securities that are supported by an explicit guarantee issued by the US Government.
3 Excludes asset-backed securities included under US Treasury and US Government agencies.
Trading securities listed on a recognised exchange and unlisted
|
Treasury and other eligible bills |
|
Debt securities |
|
Equity securities |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Fair value at 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
2,097 |
|
146,713 |
|
26,900 |
|
175,710 |
Unlisted2 .............................................................. |
20,139 |
|
47,677 |
|
460 |
|
68,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,236 |
|
194,390 |
|
27,360 |
|
243,986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
50 |
|
146,939 |
|
24,798 |
|
171,787 |
Unlisted2 .............................................................. |
22,940 |
|
43,931 |
|
686 |
|
67,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,990 |
|
190,870 |
|
25,484 |
|
239,344 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
3,107 |
|
159,030 |
|
33,428 |
|
195,565 |
Unlisted2 .............................................................. |
19,239 |
|
42,568 |
|
1,883 |
|
63,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,346 |
|
201,598 |
|
35,311 |
|
259,255 |
1 Included within listed securities are US$3,384 million (30 June 2009: US$3,552 million; 31 December 2009: US$3,229 million) of investments listed in Hong Kong.
2 Unlisted treasury and other eligible bills primarily comprise treasury bills not listed on a recognised exchange but for which there is a liquid market.
Loans and advances to banks held for trading
|
At |
|
At |
|
At |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reverse repos ..................................................................................... |
43,820 |
|
42,085 |
|
50,357 |
Settlement accounts ........................................................................... |
12,843 |
|
18,040 |
|
10,128 |
Stock borrowing ................................................................................. |
5,793 |
|
2,017 |
|
4,711 |
Other ................................................................................................. |
14,978 |
|
11,494 |
|
12,930 |
|
|
|
|
||
|
77,434 |
|
73,636 |
|
78,126 |
Loans and advances to customers held for trading
|
At |
|
At |
|
At |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reverse repos ..................................................................................... |
36,330 |
|
47,168 |
|
42,172 |
Settlement accounts ........................................................................... |
22,039 |
|
20,933 |
|
12,134 |
Stock borrowing ................................................................................. |
12,487 |
|
18,778 |
|
18,042 |
Other ................................................................................................. |
11,524 |
|
14,499 |
|
11,652 |
|
|
|
|
||
|
82,380 |
|
101,378 |
|
84,000 |
8 Financial assets designated at fair value
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets designated at fair value: |
|
|
|
|
|
- not subject to repledge or resale by counterparties ....................... |
32,239 |
|
33,345 |
|
37,166 |
- which may be repledged or resold by counterparties ..................... |
4 |
|
16 |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,243 |
|
33,361 |
|
37,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasury and other eligible bills .......................................................... |
249 |
|
495 |
|
223 |
Debt securities .................................................................................... |
16,153 |
|
19,825 |
|
20,718 |
Equity securities ................................................................................. |
13,893 |
|
12,060 |
|
14,983 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities designated at fair value ........................................................ |
30,295 |
|
32,380 |
|
35,924 |
Loans and advances to banks .............................................................. |
1,149 |
|
204 |
|
354 |
Loans and advances to customers ....................................................... |
799 |
|
777 |
|
903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,243 |
|
33,361 |
|
37,181 |
Securities designated at fair value
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
US Treasury and US Government agencies2 ........................................ |
49 |
|
88 |
|
78 |
UK Government ................................................................................. |
1,119 |
|
4,995 |
|
4,799 |
Hong Kong Government .................................................................... |
155 |
|
244 |
|
177 |
Other government .............................................................................. |
3,206 |
|
3,153 |
|
3,491 |
Asset-backed securities1,3 .................................................................... |
5,986 |
|
6,598 |
|
6,463 |
Corporate debt and other securities1 ................................................... |
5,887 |
|
5,242 |
|
5,933 |
Equity securities ................................................................................. |
13,893 |
|
12,060 |
|
14,983 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
30,295 |
|
32,380 |
|
35,924 |
1 Included within the above figures are debt securities issued by banks and other financial institutions of US$9,643 million (30 June 2009: US$13,391 million; 31 December 2009: US$13,745 million), of which US$46 million (30 June 2009: US$47 million; 31 December 2009: US$49 million) are guaranteed by various governments.
2 Includes securities that are supported by an explicit guarantee issued by the US Government.
3 Excludes asset-backed securities included under US Treasury and US Government agencies.
Securities listed on a recognised exchange and unlisted
|
Treasury and other eligible bills |
|
Debt securities |
|
Equity securities |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Fair value at 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
105 |
|
3,252 |
|
9,358 |
|
12,715 |
Unlisted ............................................................... |
144 |
|
12,901 |
|
4,535 |
|
17,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
249 |
|
16,153 |
|
13,893 |
|
30,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
69 |
|
7,126 |
|
8,684 |
|
15,879 |
Unlisted ............................................................... |
426 |
|
12,699 |
|
3,376 |
|
16,501 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
495 |
|
19,825 |
|
12,060 |
|
32,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 ......................... |
78 |
|
7,168 |
|
10,549 |
|
17,795 |
Unlisted ............................................................... |
145 |
|
13,550 |
|
4,434 |
|
18,129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
223 |
|
20,718 |
|
14,983 |
|
35,924 |
1 Included within listed securities are US$544 million (30 June 2009: US$608 million; 31 December 2009: US$506 million) of investments listed in Hong Kong.
9 Derivatives
Fair values of derivatives by product contract type
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
||||||||
|
Trading |
|
Hedging |
|
Total |
|
Trading |
|
Hedging |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
At 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange ................ |
60,502 |
|
775 |
|
61,277 |
|
61,269 |
|
879 |
|
62,148 |
Interest rate ........................ |
311,491 |
|
3,461 |
|
314,952 |
|
306,571 |
|
4,250 |
|
310,821 |
Equities ............................... |
15,381 |
|
- |
|
15,381 |
|
17,805 |
|
- |
|
17,805 |
Credit .................................. |
26,223 |
|
- |
|
26,223 |
|
25,227 |
|
- |
|
25,227 |
Commodity and other ......... |
927 |
|
- |
|
927 |
|
1,494 |
|
- |
|
1,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross total fair values .......... |
414,524 |
|
4,236 |
|
418,760 |
|
412,366 |
|
5,129 |
|
417,495 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Netting ................................ |
|
|
|
|
(130,481) |
|
|
|
|
|
(130,481) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ................................... |
|
|
|
|
288,279 |
|
|
|
|
|
287,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange ................ |
66,117 |
|
1,408 |
|
67,525 |
|
61,436 |
|
303 |
|
61,739 |
Interest rate ........................ |
221,869 |
|
4,051 |
|
225,920 |
|
216,665 |
|
3,539 |
|
220,204 |
Equities ............................... |
17,216 |
|
- |
|
17,216 |
|
18,815 |
|
- |
|
18,815 |
Credit .................................. |
47,828 |
|
- |
|
47,828 |
|
45,775 |
|
- |
|
45,775 |
Commodity and other ......... |
1,365 |
|
- |
|
1,365 |
|
1,401 |
|
- |
|
1,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross total fair values .......... |
354,395 |
|
5,459 |
|
359,854 |
|
344,092 |
|
3,842 |
|
347,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Netting ................................ |
|
|
|
|
(49,058) |
|
|
|
|
|
(49,058) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ................................... |
|
|
|
|
310,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
298,876 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange ................ |
55,036 |
|
1,695 |
|
56,731 |
|
54,502 |
|
300 |
|
54,802 |
Interest rate ........................ |
212,102 |
|
3,506 |
|
215,608 |
|
209,351 |
|
3,274 |
|
212,625 |
Equities ............................... |
15,729 |
|
- |
|
15,729 |
|
19,013 |
|
- |
|
19,013 |
Credit .................................. |
28,479 |
|
- |
|
28,479 |
|
27,042 |
|
- |
|
27,042 |
Commodity and other ......... |
1,135 |
|
- |
|
1,135 |
|
960 |
|
- |
|
960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross total fair values .......... |
312,481 |
|
5,201 |
|
317,682 |
|
310,868 |
|
3,574 |
|
314,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Netting ................................ |
|
|
|
|
(66,796) |
|
|
|
|
|
(66,796) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ................................... |
|
|
|
|
250,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
247,646 |
The 15 per cent increase in the fair value of derivative assets during the first half of 2010 was driven both by an increased volume of trades, particularly of interest rate derivatives, and by declines in yield curves of major currencies, especially at longer maturities, as market concerns grew in the second quarter regarding the pace of recovery and the impact of austerity measures. The netting adjustment increased as increasing volumes of transactions were executed through clearing houses.
A description of HSBC's determination of the fair values of financial instruments, including derivatives, is provided on page 171 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2009.
Trading derivatives
The notional contract amounts of these instruments indicate the nominal value of transactions outstanding at the reporting date; they do not represent amounts at risk.
Notional contract amounts of derivatives held for trading purposes by product type
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange ............................................................................... |
3,373,419 |
|
2,849,035 |
|
2,883,201 |
Interest rate ....................................................................................... |
16,377,107 |
|
12,148,712 |
|
13,874,355 |
Equities .............................................................................................. |
240,954 |
|
226,043 |
|
217,828 |
Credit ................................................................................................. |
1,147,016 |
|
1,377,155 |
|
1,237,055 |
Commodity and other ........................................................................ |
77,683 |
|
46,577 |
|
53,720 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,216,179 |
|
16,647,522 |
|
18,266,159 |
Credit derivatives
The notional contract amount of credit derivatives of US$1,147 billion (30 June 2009: US$1,377 billion; 31 December 2009: US$1,237 billion) consisted of protection bought of US$571 billion (30 June 2009: US$680 billion; 31 December 2009: US$615 billion) and protection sold of US$576 billion (30 June 2009: US$697 billion; 31 December 2009: US$622 billion).
HSBC may utilise securities to hedge exposures arising through derivative transactions. The mismatch between protection bought and sold, while small both in terms of both notional and fair value, should therefore not be interpreted as representing the open risk position. The credit derivative business operates within the market risk management framework described on page 175.
Derivatives valued using models with unobservable inputs
The difference between the fair value at initial recognition (the transaction price) and the value that would have been derived had valuation techniques used for subsequent measurement been applied at initial recognition, less subsequent releases, is as follows.
Unamortised balance of derivatives valued using models with unobservable inputs
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
|
31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortised balance at beginning of period ........................................ |
260 |
|
204 |
|
218 |
Deferral on new transactions .............................................................. |
223 |
|
71 |
|
121 |
Recognised in the income statement during the period: |
|
|
|
|
|
- amortisation ............................................................................... |
(48) |
|
(44) |
|
(42) |
- subsequent to unobservable inputs becoming observable ............... |
(14) |
|
(4) |
|
(15) |
- maturity or termination, or offsetting derivative ........................ |
(134) |
|
(19) |
|
(23) |
Exchange differences .......................................................................... |
(21) |
|
10 |
|
1 |
Risk hedged ........................................................................................ |
(10) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortised balance at end of period1 ................................................ |
256 |
|
218 |
|
260 |
1 This amount is yet to be recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Hedging instruments
The notional contract amounts of these instruments indicate the nominal value of transactions outstanding at the balance sheet date; they do not represent amounts at risk.
Notional contract amounts of derivatives held for hedging purposes by product type
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
||||||
|
Cash flow hedge |
|
Fair value hedge |
|
Cash flow hedge |
|
Fair value hedge |
|
Cash flow hedge |
|
Fair value hedge |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange .................................. |
11,143 |
|
1,748 |
|
12,943 |
|
2,453 |
|
12,359 |
|
2,469 |
Interest rate .......................................... |
241,552 |
|
51,734 |
|
212,673 |
|
44,346 |
|
236,388 |
|
42,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
252,695 |
|
53,482 |
|
225,616 |
|
46,799 |
|
248,747 |
|
44,693 |
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
||||||
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange .................................. |
120 |
|
- |
|
263 |
|
- |
|
342 |
|
- |
Interest rate .......................................... |
136 |
|
2,285 |
|
300 |
|
926 |
|
242 |
|
1,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
256 |
|
2,285 |
|
563 |
|
926 |
|
584 |
|
1,085 |
Gains/(losses) arising from fair value hedges
|
Half-year to |
||||
|
30 June 2010 |
|
30 June 2009 |
|
31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Gains/(losses): |
|
|
|
|
|
- on hedging instruments ................................................................. |
(1,249) |
|
72 |
|
42 |
- on the hedged items attributable to the hedged risk ........................ |
1,266 |
|
(75) |
|
(84) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17 |
|
(3) |
|
(42) |
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
||||||
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange .................................. |
655 |
|
879 |
|
1,145 |
|
303 |
|
1,353 |
|
300 |
Interest rate .......................................... |
3,325 |
|
1,965 |
|
3,751 |
|
2,613 |
|
3,264 |
|
2,189 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,980 |
|
2,844 |
|
4,896 |
|
2,916 |
|
4,617 |
|
2,489 |
The gains and losses on ineffective portions of such derivatives are recognised immediately in 'Net trading income'. During the period to 30 June 2010, a loss of US$24 million was recognised due to hedge ineffectiveness (first half of 2009: gain of US$70 million; second half of 2009: gain of US$74 million).
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
At 30 June 2010, the fair values of outstanding financial instruments designated as hedges of net investments in foreign operations were assets of US$3 million and liabilities of US$38 million (30 June 2009: liabilities of US$25 million; 31 December 2009: liabilities of US$28 million), and contract notional values of US$617 million (30 June 2009: US$517 million; 31 December 2009: US$566 million).
The ineffectiveness recognised in 'Net trading income' for the period ended 30 June 2010 was nil (both halves of 2009: nil).
10 Financial investments
|
At |
|
At |
|
At |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Financial investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
-. not subject to repledge or resale by counterparties ......................... |
361,931 |
|
346,877 |
|
356,864 |
-. which may be repledged or resold by counterparties ....................... |
23,540 |
|
6,567 |
|
12,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
385,471 |
|
353,444 |
|
369,158 |
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
||||||
|
Carrying |
|
Fair value |
|
Carrying |
|
Fair value |
|
Carrying |
|
Fair value |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasury and other eligible bills ............. |
61,275 |
|
61,275 |
|
54,262 |
|
54,262 |
|
58,434 |
|
58,434 |
-. available for sale ............................ |
61,150 |
|
61,150 |
|
54,262 |
|
54,262 |
|
58,333 |
|
58,333 |
-. held to maturity ............................ |
125 |
|
125 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
101 |
|
101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt securities ....................................... |
315,367 |
|
316,654 |
|
290,382 |
|
290,663 |
|
301,600 |
|
302,171 |
-. available for sale ............................ |
296,579 |
|
296,579 |
|
274,092 |
|
274,092 |
|
284,074 |
|
284,074 |
-. held to maturity ............................ |
18,788 |
|
20,075 |
|
16,290 |
|
16,571 |
|
17,526 |
|
18,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-. available for sale ............................ |
8,829 |
|
8,829 |
|
8,800 |
|
8,800 |
|
9,124 |
|
9,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total financial investments .................. |
385,471 |
|
386,758 |
|
353,444 |
|
353,725 |
|
369,158 |
|
369,729 |
Financial investments at amortised cost and fair value
|
Amortised |
|
Fair value |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
At 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
US Treasury ...................................................................................................................... |
24,162 |
|
24,756 |
US Government agencies2 ................................................................................................. |
18,418 |
|
19,051 |
US Government sponsored entities2 .................................................................................. |
5,016 |
|
5,278 |
UK Government ............................................................................................................... |
27,339 |
|
28,191 |
Hong Kong Government ................................................................................................... |
35,447 |
|
35,443 |
Other government ............................................................................................................ |
94,320 |
|
95,478 |
Asset-backed securities1,3 .................................................................................................. |
42,534 |
|
34,010 |
Corporate debt and other securities1 .................................................................................. |
134,393 |
|
135,722 |
Equities ............................................................................................................................. |
6,568 |
|
8,829 |
|
|
||
|
388,197 |
|
386,758 |
|
|
|
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
US Treasury ...................................................................................................................... |
20,936 |
|
20,963 |
US Government agencies2 ................................................................................................. |
14,105 |
|
14,266 |
US Government sponsored entities2 .................................................................................. |
3,511 |
|
3,605 |
UK Government ............................................................................................................... |
9,028 |
|
9,138 |
Hong Kong Government ................................................................................................... |
19,692 |
|
19,703 |
Other government ............................................................................................................ |
76,048 |
|
76,720 |
Asset-backed securities1,3 .................................................................................................. |
52,242 |
|
33,131 |
Corporate debt and other securities1 .................................................................................. |
168,644 |
|
167,399 |
Equities ............................................................................................................................. |
6,874 |
|
8,800 |
|
|
||
|
371,080 |
|
353,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amortised |
|
Fair value |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
At 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
US Treasury ...................................................................................................................... |
17,650 |
|
17,635 |
US Government agencies2 ................................................................................................. |
12,539 |
|
12,804 |
US Government sponsored entities2 .................................................................................. |
4,885 |
|
4,924 |
UK Government ............................................................................................................... |
9,653 |
|
9,782 |
Hong Kong Government ................................................................................................... |
37,747 |
|
37,763 |
Other government ............................................................................................................ |
87,122 |
|
87,881 |
Asset-backed securities1,3 .................................................................................................. |
48,500 |
|
34,914 |
Corporate debt and other securities1 .................................................................................. |
153,639 |
|
154,902 |
Equities ............................................................................................................................. |
7,051 |
|
9,124 |
|
|
||
|
378,786 |
|
369,729 |
1 Included within the above figures are debt securities issued by banks and other financial institutions with a carrying amount of US$115,836 million (30 June 2009: US$170,277 million; 31 December 2009: US$133,256 million), of which US$45,171 million (30 June 2009: US$70,398 million; 31 December 2009: US$55,324 million) are guaranteed by various governments. The fair value of the debt securities issued by banks and other financial institutions at 30 June 2010 was US$116,316 million (30 June 2009: US$170,483 million; 31 December 2009: US$133,461 million).
2 Includes securities that are supported by an explicit guarantee issued by the US Government.
3 Excludes asset-backed securities included under US Government agencies and sponsored entities.
Financial investments listed on a recognised exchange and unlisted
|
Treasury and other eligible bills available for sale |
|
Treasury and other eligible bills held to maturity |
|
Debt securities available for sale |
|
Debt securities held to maturity |
|
Equity securities available for sale |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount at 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 .................. |
3,394 |
|
125 |
|
139,398 |
|
3,142 |
|
524 |
|
146,583 |
Unlisted2 ....................................................... |
57,756 |
|
- |
|
157,181 |
|
15,646 |
|
8,305 |
|
238,888 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,150 |
|
125 |
|
296,579 |
|
18,788 |
|
8,829 |
|
385,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount at 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 .................. |
7,834 |
|
- |
|
134,312 |
|
2,143 |
|
712 |
|
145,001 |
Unlisted2 ....................................................... |
46,428 |
|
- |
|
139,780 |
|
14,147 |
|
8,088 |
|
208,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,262 |
|
- |
|
274,092 |
|
16,290 |
|
8,800 |
|
353,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount at 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed on a recognised exchange1 .................. |
2,334 |
|
- |
|
135,653 |
|
2,743 |
|
911 |
|
141,641 |
Unlisted2 ....................................................... |
55,999 |
|
101 |
|
148,421 |
|
14,783 |
|
8,213 |
|
227,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,333 |
|
101 |
|
284,074 |
|
17,526 |
|
9,124 |
|
369,158 |
1 The fair value of listed held-to-maturity debt securities at 30 June 2010 was US$3,302 million (30 June 2009: US$2,116 million; 31 December 2009: US$2,769 million). Included within listed investments were US$1,668 million (30 June 2009: US$1,481 million; 31 December 2009: US$1,670 million) of investments listed in Hong Kong.
2 Unlisted treasury and other eligible bills available for sale primarily comprise treasury bills not listed on a recognised exchange but for which there is a liquid market.
Maturities of debt securities at carrying amount
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
Remaining contractual maturities of total debt securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
1 year or less ..................................................................................... |
74,101 |
|
70,497 |
|
75,782 |
5 years or less but over 1 year ........................................................... |
138,240 |
|
140,343 |
|
141,683 |
10 years or less but over 5 years ........................................................ |
42,770 |
|
28,412 |
|
31,934 |
over 10 years .................................................................................... |
60,256 |
|
51,130 |
|
52,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
315,367 |
|
290,382 |
|
301,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining contractual maturities of debt securities available for sale: |
|
|
|
|
|
1 year or less ..................................................................................... |
73,411 |
|
69,762 |
|
75,160 |
5 years or less but over 1 year ........................................................... |
131,587 |
|
134,976 |
|
135,187 |
10 years or less but over 5 years ........................................................ |
36,301 |
|
22,345 |
|
26,105 |
over 10 years .................................................................................... |
55,280 |
|
47,009 |
|
47,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
296,579 |
|
274,092 |
|
284,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining contractual maturities of debt securities held to maturity: |
|
|
|
|
|
1 year or less ..................................................................................... |
690 |
|
735 |
|
622 |
5 years or less but over 1 year ........................................................... |
6,653 |
|
5,367 |
|
6,496 |
10 years or less but over 5 years ........................................................ |
6,469 |
|
6,067 |
|
5,829 |
over 10 years .................................................................................... |
4,976 |
|
4,121 |
|
4,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,788 |
|
16,290 |
|
17,526 |
11 Non-current assets held for sale
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest in associates .......................................................................... |
85 |
|
- |
|
105 |
Property, plant and equipment ........................................................... |
1,224 |
|
1,099 |
|
1,639 |
Financial assets ................................................................................... |
110 |
|
846 |
|
1,359 |
Other ................................................................................................. |
7 |
|
10 |
|
15 |
|
|
||||
Total assets classified as held for sale .................................................. |
1,426 |
|
1,955 |
|
3,118 |
Interest in associates
In June 2010, HSBC entered into a contract for the sale of its investment in British Arab Commercial Bank plc for a consideration of £57 million (US$85 million). The transaction is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2010. A loss of £31 million (US$47 million) was recognised on reclassifying the investment as held for sale. The investment is presented in the geographical segment, Middle East.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale principally results from the repossession of property that had been pledged as collateral by customers. These assets are expected to be disposed of within 12 months of acquisition. The majority arose within the geographical segment, North America. Neither a gain nor a loss was recognised on reclassifying these assets as held for sale during the period.
12 Trading liabilities
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits by banks ............................................................................... |
52,639 |
|
44,036 |
|
41,165 |
Customer accounts ............................................................................. |
102,919 |
|
116,227 |
|
99,306 |
Other debt securities in issue ............................................................... |
28,782 |
|
30,746 |
|
37,592 |
Other liabilities - net short positions in securities ............................... |
90,496 |
|
73,553 |
|
90,067 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
274,836 |
|
264,562 |
|
268,130 |
At 30 June 2010, the cumulative amount of change in fair value attributable to changes in credit risk was a gain of US$374 million (30 June 2009: gain of US$415 million; 31 December 2009: gain of US$119 million).
13 Financial liabilities designated at fair value
|
At 30 June 2010 |
|
At 30 June 2009 |
|
At 31 December 2009 |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits by banks and customer accounts ........................................... |
6,360 |
|
6,535 |
|
6,586 |
Liabilities to customers under investment contracts ............................ |
10,384 |
|
9,485 |
|
10,865 |
Debt securities in issue ........................................................................ |
41,042 |
|
34,576 |
|
38,208 |
Subordinated liabilities ........................................................................ |
18,763 |
|
23,416 |
|
20,180 |
Preference shares ............................................................................... |
3,887 |
|
3,302 |
|
4,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,436 |
|
77,314 |
|
80,092 |
The following is an analysis, by remaining contractual maturities at the reporting date, of asset and liability line items that represent amounts expected to be recovered or settled within one year, and after one year.
Trading assets and liabilities are excluded because they are not held for collection or settlement over the period of contractual maturity.
|
Due within |
|
Due after |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
At 30 June 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets designated at fair value ............................................... |
3,887 |
|
28,356 |
|
32,243 |
Loans and advances to banks .............................................................. |
188,946 |
|
7,350 |
|
196,296 |
Loans and advances to customers ....................................................... |
405,218 |
|
488,119 |
|
893,337 |
Financial investments ......................................................................... |
135,608 |
|
249,863 |
|
385,471 |
Other financial assets ......................................................................... |
21,205 |
|
5,766 |
|
26,971 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
754,864 |
|
779,454 |
|
1,534,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits by banks ............................................................................... |
122,026 |
|
5,290 |
|
127,316 |
Customer accounts ............................................................................. |
1,103,851 |
|
43,470 |
|
1,147,321 |
Financial liabilities designated at fair value .......................................... |
7,773 |
|
72,663 |
|
80,436 |
Debt securities in issue ........................................................................ |
89,012 |
|
64,588 |
|
153,600 |
Other financial liabilities .................................................................... |
69,905 |
|
5,705 |
|
75,610 |
Subordinated liabilities ........................................................................ |
381 |
|
27,866 |
|
28,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,392,948 |
|
219,582 |
|
1,612,530 |
|
Due within |
|
Due after |
|
Total |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
|
US$m |
At 30 June 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets designated at fair value ............................................... |
3,953 |
|
29,408 |
|
33,361 |
Loans and advances to banks .............................................................. |
172,881 |
|
9,385 |
|
182,266 |
Loans and advances to customers ....................................................... |
399,211 |
|
525,472 |
|
924,683 |
Financial investments ......................................................................... |
123,481 |
|
229,963 |
|
353,444 |
Other financial assets ......................................................................... |
23,041 |
|
6,537 |
|
29,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
722,567 |
|
800,765 |
|
1,523,332 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits by banks ............................................................................... |
116,379 |
|
12,772 |
|
129,151 |
Customer accounts ............................................................................. |
1,123,792 |
|
39,551 |
|
1,163,343 |
Financial liabilities designated at fair value .......................................... |
5,540 |
|
71,774 |
|
77,314 |
Debt securities in issue ........................................................................ |
87,564 |
|
68,635 |
|
156,199 |
Other financial liabilities .................................................................... |
69,204 |
|
3,463 |
|
72,667 |
Subordinated liabilities ........................................................................ |
392 |
|
29,742 |
|
30,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,402,871 |
|
225,937 |
|
1,628,808 |
At 31 December 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets designated at fair value ............................................... |
3,786 |
|
33,395 |
|
37,181 |
Loans and advances to banks .............................................................. |
172,916 |
|
6,865 |
|
179,781 |
Loans and advances to customers ....................................................... |
381,967 |
|
514,264 |
|
896,231 |
Financial investments ......................................................................... |
134,824 |
|
234,334 |
|
369,158 |
Other financial assets ......................................................................... |
26,189 |
|
7,383 |
|
33,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
719,682 |
|
796,241 |
|
1,515,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits by banks ............................................................................... |
118,308 |
|
6,564 |
|
124,872 |
Customer accounts ............................................................................. |
1,114,149 |
|
44,885 |
|
1,159,034 |
Financial liabilities designated at fair value .......................................... |
4,666 |
|
75,426 |
|
80,092 |
Debt securities in issue ........................................................................ |
83,590 |
|
63,306 |
|
146,896 |
Other financial liabilities .................................................................... |
67,061 |
|
3,606 |
|
70,667 |
Subordinated liabilities ........................................................................ |
369 |
|
30,109 |
|
30,478 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,388,143 |
|
223,896 |
|
1,612,039 |