SCPLC Final Results 2022

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Standard Chartered PLC
16 February 2023
 

 

 

 

Standard Chartered PLC

4Q'22 and FY'22 Results

16 February 2023

 

Registered in England under company No. 966425

Registered Office: 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD, UK~


Performance highlights

1

Statement of results

3

Group Chairman's statement

4

Group Chief Executive's review

7

Group Chief Financial Officer's review

10

Supplementary financial information

20

Underlying versus statutory results reconciliations

41

Risk overview

46

Risk review

59

Capital review

64

Financial statements

70

Other supplementary financial information

75

Shareholder information

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unless another currency is specified, the word 'dollar' or symbol '$' in this document means US dollar and the word 'cent' or symbol 'c' means one-hundredth of one US dollar. All disclosures in the Strategic report, Directors' report, Risk review and Capital review and Supplementary information are unaudited unless otherwise stated. Unless context requires within the document, 'China' refers to the People's Republic of China and, for the purposes of this document only, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong), Macau Special Administrative Region (Macau) and Taiwan. 'Korea' or 'South Korea' refers to the Republic of Korea. Asia includes Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Taiwan; Africa and Middle East (AME) includes Angola, Bahrain, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, The Gambia, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe; and Europe and Americas (EA) include Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Falkland Islands, France, Germany, Ireland, Jersey, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Within the tables in this report, blank spaces indicate that the number is not disclosed, dashes indicate that the number is zero and nm stands for not meaningful. Standard Chartered PLC is incorporated in England and Wales with limited liability, and is headquartered in London. The Group's head office provides guidance on governance and regulatory standards. Standard Chartered PLC. Stock codes are: LSE STAN.LN and HKSE 02888.

 


Standard Chartered PLC - full-year and fourth quarter 2022 results

All figures are presented on an underlying basis and comparisons are made to 2021 on a reported currency basis, unless otherwise stated. A reconciliation of restructuring and other items excluded from underlying results is set on pages 41-45.

Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, said:

" We have delivered a strong set of results in the fourth quarter and for the full-year 2022, with both income and profit before tax up 15%, and a return on tangible equity of 8.0%, up 120bps on 2021. We are also announcing a new $1bn share buy-back, and a final dividend of 14 cents per share, taking total shareholder distributions announced since the start of 2022 to $2.8bn, more than half the three year $5bn target we set ourselves by 2024. We continue to make significant progress against the five strategic actions outlined last year, and we remain confident in the delivery of our financial targets. We are upgrading our expectations, and are now targeting a return on tangible equity approaching 10% in 2023, to exceed 11% in 2024, and to continue to grow thereafter".

Update on strategic actions (FY'22 unless otherwise stated)

CCIB: drive improved returns: Income RoRWA of 6.5%, up 160bps year-on-year (YoY); $14bn of RWA optimisation initiatives executed in 2022

CPBB: transform profitability: Cost-to-income ratio improved by 5%pts to 69% in 2022; $0.2bn of gross expense savings in 2022

Seize China opportunity: China on-shore income up 10% YoY; off-shore income up 21% YoY

Cost discipline to create operational leverage : $0.4bn of gross structural cost savings delivered in 2022, well on-track to deliver $1.3bn by 2024; Cost-to-income ratio improved by 4%pts to 66% in 2022

Substantial shareholder distributions : $2.8bn of total shareholder distributions announced since the start of 2022

Other highlights

Ventures: >450k new accounts opened since launching Trust Bank, the Singapore digital bank, in September 2022

Sustainability: Sustainable Finance income $0.5bn, up 41% YoY; mobilised $48bn in sustainable finance over the last 21 months

Selected information concerning FY'22 financial performance

Return on tangible equity of 8.0%, up 120bps year-on-year

Income up 10% to $16.3bn, up 15% excluding the debit valuation adjustment (DVA) and at constant currency (ccy)

Net interest income up 18% at ccy, representing around half of total income growth

Record Financial Markets up 21% excluding DVA at ccy

Wealth Management down 17% at ccy, from risk-averse customer sentiment and the impact of COVID-19 restrictions

Net interest margin (NIM) up 20bps YoY to 1.41%, rising interest rates partially offset by hedges and product mix change

Expenses increased 4% YoY to $10.6bn, or up 9% at ccy

Up 7% excluding increase in performance related pay accruals, primarily due to inflation and increased investment spend

Positive 6% income-to-cost jaws excluding DVA and UK bank levy at ccy

Credit impairment charge of $838m, up $575m YoY

China commercial real estate (CRE) exposures: $582m charge

Sovereign downgrades relating to Pakistan, Ghana and Sri Lanka: $283m charge

Management overlay now $210m; COVID-19 overlay down $228m to $21m and China CRE overlay up $78m to $173m

High-risk assets of $9.9bn, down $0.8bn since 31.12.21

Loan loss rate of 21bps (FY'21: 7bps)

Underlying profit before tax of $4.8bn, up 15% at ccy

Restructuring and Other items includes $308m of impairment relating to the investment in China Bohai Bank (and retrospectively reclassified $300m charge taken in 2021 into Restructuring and Other Items)

Tax charge of $1.4bn: underlying effective tax rate of 29.6% up 2.9%pts

The Group's balance sheet remains strong, liquid and well diversified

Customer loans and advances up $12bn or 4% since 31.12.21; up 3% on an underlying basis

Advances-to-deposit ratio 57.4% (31.12.21: 59.1%); liquidity coverage ratio 147% (31.12.21:143%)



 

 

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Standard Chartered PLC - full-year and fourth quarter 2022 results

 

Risk-weighted assets (RWA) of $245bn, down 10% or $27bn since 31.12.21

Credit risk RWA down $23bn, including $25bn decrease from RWA optimisation and efficiency actions, $10bn FX, offset by $7bn regulatory changes

Market risk RWA down $4bn and no change to Operational risk RWA broadly flat

The Group remains strongly capitalised

CET 1 ratio 14.0%, at the top of the 13-14% target range (31.12.21: 14.1%)

Proposed final dividend of $405m or 14c per share will result in a full-year dividend of $523m or 18c, up 50%

$1bn share buy-back starting imminently is expected to reduce the CET1 ratio by approximately 40bps

Underlying Earnings per share increased 15.3 cents or 18% to 101.1 cents

Selected information concerning 4Q'22 financial performance

Income up 12% to $3.7bn, up 26% excluding DVA and at ccy

Net interest income up 28% at ccy

Record Financial Markets up 33% excluding DVA and at ccy

Wealth Management down 19% at ccy

NIM up 15bps QoQ to 1.58%, rising interest rates, trading book funding adjustments, partially offset by hedges and product mix change and deposit passthrough

Expenses increased 4% YoY to $2.7bn, or up 14% at ccy

Up 8% at ccy excluding increase in performance-related pay accruals, primarily due to inflation and increased investment spend

Positive 12% income-to-cost jaws excluding DVA and UK bank levy at ccy

Credit impairment charge of $344m, up $141m QoQ

China CRE exposures: $163m charge; Sovereign downgrades: $109m charge

Underlying profit before tax of $0.5bn, up 17% at ccy

Outlook

Our performance has been strong, and the pace of economic recovery in many of our footprint markets is encouraging.

Whilst recessionary and inflationary pressures will continue to impact many parts of the world, particularly in the first half of 2023, we expect most of the markets in which we operate to continue their recent momentum with GDP growth in the Asian economies at above 5% over the next two years being pivotal to progressive global recovery. 

The recent opening-up of China and the generally receding impacts of COVID-19 should help in that regard albeit we will continue to monitor closely the sovereign risks in markets that are most exposed to tightening liquidity. 

Overall, the markets in which we operate, the further benefits of rising interest rates and the evidential improvement in many of our operating metrics cause us to be optimistic about the period ahead. For 2023 and 2024 our expectations are now:

Income to grow in the 8-10% range excluding DVA and at ccy

Full year average NIM of around 175bps in 2023 and above 180bps in 2024

Asset and RWA growth in the low single digit percentage range

Around 3% positive income-to-cost jaws in 2023 and in 2024, excluding DVA and UK bank levy at ccy

Credit impairment to continue to normalise towards the historic through the cycle loan-loss rate range of 30-35bps

To operate dynamically within the full 13-14% CET1 target range

RoTE to be approaching 10% in 2023

RoTE to exceed 11% in 2024, with further growth thereafter

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Statement of results

 

 



2022
$million

2021
$million

Change¹
%

Underlying performance




Operating income

16,255

14,713

10

Operating expenses

(10,743)

(10,375)

(4)

Credit impairment

(838)

(263)

nm6

Other impairment

(79)

(55)

(44)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

167

176

(5)

Profit before taxation

4,762

4,196

13

Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders²

2,999

2,667

12

Return on ordinary shareholders' tangible equity (%)

8.0

6.8

120bps

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

65.5

69.8

430bps

Statutory performance




Operating income

16,318

14,701

11

Operating expenses

(10,913)

(10,924)

Credit impairment

(836)

(254)

nm6

Goodwill and other impairment

(439)

(372)

(18)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

156

196

(20)

Profit before taxation

4,286

3,347

28

Taxation

(1,384)

(1,034)

(34)

Profit for the period

2,902

2,313

25

Profit attributable to parent company shareholders

2,948

2,315

27

Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders2

2,547

1,905

34

Return on ordinary shareholders' tangible equity (%)

6.8

4.8

200bps

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

66.9

74.3

740bps

Net interest margin (%) (adjusted)

1.41

1.21

20bps

Balance sheet and capital




Total assets

819,922

827,818

(1)

Total equity

50,016

52,636

(5)

Average tangible equity attributable to ordinary shareholders2

37,186

39,671

(6)

Loans and advances to customers

310,647

298,468

4

Customer accounts

461,677

474,570

(3)

Risk-weighted assets

244,711

271,233

(10)

Total capital

53,151

57,644

(8)

Total capital ratio (%)

21.7

21.3

40bps

Common Equity Tier 1

34,157

38,362

(11)

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (%)

14.0

14.1

(19)bps

Advances-to-deposits ratio (%)3

57.4

59.1

(170)bps

Liquidity coverage ratio (%)

147.0

143.0

400bps

Leverage ratio (%)

4.8

4.9

(10)bps

 


Cents

Cents

Change¹

Information per ordinary share




Earnings per share - underlying4

101.1

85.8

15.3

  - statutory4

85.9

61.3

24.6

Net asset value per share5

1,453

1,456

(3)

Tangible net asset value per share5

1,249

1,277

(28)

Number of ordinary shares at period end (millions)

2,867

3,057

(6)

1  Variance is better/(worse) other than assets, liabilities and risk-weighted assets. Change is percentage points difference between two points rather than percentage change for total capital ratio (%), common equity tier 1 ratio (%), net interest margin (%), advances-to-deposits ratio (%), liquidity coverage ratio (%), UK leverage ratio (%). Change is cents difference between two points rather than percentage change for earnings per share, net asset value per share and tangible net asset value per share

2  Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders is after the deduction of dividends payable to the holders of non-cumulative redeemable preference shares and Additional Tier 1 securities classified as equity

3  When calculating this ratio, total loans and advances to customers excludes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending, excludes approved balances held with central banks, confirmed as repayable at the point of stress and includes loans and advances to customers held at fair value through profit and loss. Total customer accounts include customer accounts held at fair value through profit or loss

4  Represents the underlying or statutory earnings divided by the basic weighted average number of shares

5  Calculated on period end net asset value, tangible net asset value and number of shares

6  Not meaningful


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Group Chairman's statement

Delivering growth opportunities in our dynamic markets

In 2022, Standard Chartered continued to make good progress executing its strategy and delivered a strong financial performance. The external environment we faced was mixed. The war in Ukraine created significant uncertainty in Europe and other key markets. However, the global economy remained resilient, with the recent relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in China providing more grounds for optimism in 2023.

As these events unfold, it is clear that Standard Chartered's role - connecting high-growth and emerging markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East with each other, and with Europe and the Americas - is more vital than ever. Our financial performance, and the resiliency of our unique geographic footprint, mean that we are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities for growth in the years ahead.

Our performance in 2022 is due in large part to the incredible work of over 83,000 people across the world, supported by the Management Team, and led by Group Chief Executive Bill Winters. Every day, Standard Chartered colleagues deliver first-rate results for our clients, providing tailored products and services to help them grasp the opportunities ahead.

Anchored in our Purpose, we continue to drive commerce and prosperity in markets across the world through our unique diversity. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved together in 2022, and I look forward to the opportunities that 2023 will bring.

Continued financial momentum

We continue to deliver an improving financial performance. Bill Winters, and Andy Halford, our Group Chief Financial Officer, will provide more detail on our financial results in the following pages.

Last year, our income grew by 15 per cent to $16.3 billion, our highest since 2014, and underlying profit before tax increased by 15 per cent to $4.8 billion. It is clear that our strategy to drive improved levels of return on tangible equity (RoTE) is working. RoTE for the year increased to 8 per cent, 120 basis points higher year-on-year. We have revised our target RoTE for 2024 from 10 per cent to exceed 11 per cent, with further growth thereafter.

The Group maintained a robust liquidity position and our capital levels remain strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 14 per cent at year end, at the top of our target range of 13-14 per cent. Our asset quality and earnings trajectories are strong, which gives us confidence that we can deliver substantial shareholder returns of at least $5 billion by the end of 2024, as set out last year.

The Board is very clear that any capital not required for growth will be distributed to shareholders. We have increased the total dividend by 50 per cent to 18 cents per share and have announced a new share buy-back of $1 billion, starting imminently. This will take total capital, including dividends, announced since the start of 2022, to $2.8 billion, which is well over halfway towards our target.

Ambition and progress on our strategic priorities

Our strategy, outlined in 2021, aligns us with the major engines of global growth and we see strong progress across our four strategic priorities: Network, Affluent, Mass Retail and Sustainability.

Our Network business continues to facilitate investment, trade and capital flows across our geographic footprint, where we are one of the leading international wholesale banks. Our Affluent business is setting the standard for wealth management across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We are providing new digital solutions, strategic partnerships and advanced analytics to our Mass Retail clients, lifting participation and generating Affluent clients of the future. And we continue to focus on our Sustainability agenda that supports a just transition ensuring that we are making a difference where it matters most. The additional strategic actions we are targeting to accelerate our performance are outlined in Bill's report and I am pleased to say that we are executing against these at pace.



 

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Group Chairman's statement continued

Our strategy is underpinned by our Stands, the areas where we have set long-term ambitions for impact in the markets we call home: Accelerating Zero, Resetting Globalisation and Lifting Participation.

Through Accelerating Zero, we are progressing on our commitment to be net zero in our financed emissions by 2050, supporting a just transition - one where climate objectives are met without depriving emerging markets of their opportunity to grow and prosper - which will underpin future social and economic prosperity. Our 2050 Net Zero roadmap was endorsed by our shareholders at our 2022 Annual General Meeting, following extensive engagement with shareholders, clients and NGOs. During 2022 we facilitated $23.4 billion of sustainable finance, as we make progress towards our 2030 target of mobilising $300 billion in sustainable finance.

Through Resetting Globalisation we are leveraging our network and role as one of the world's largest trade banks, to create a fairer and more inclusive model of global growth, and building more resiliency in global supply chains through international diversification and digital technologies. We are also helping to address funding gaps for businesses across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, particularly for small and micro enterprises.

Through Lifting Participation, we continue to broaden access to financial services and create specialised programmes to support disadvantaged communities across our footprint. We remain hugely proud of our Futuremakers programme, which was set up in 2019 to improve economic inclusion in our markets, with a focus on women and girls, and in 2022 worked with over 335,000 young people. In India and Kenya, we have set up Solv, an e-commerce marketplace for small and medium-sized enterprises, which served over 230,000 customers in 2022.

Elsewhere, we worked in partnership with FairPrice Group to successfully launch the fully digital Trust Bank in Singapore, gaining 450,000 customers in our first five months.

SC Ventures continues to invest in potentially transformational business models and ecosystems, connecting more and more clients with economic opportunity. This is just one example of our collaborative approach to innovation and financial inclusion.

Enhancing governance and culture

During the year, we continued to drive diversity in our Board, recognising the benefits of diverse mix of gender, social and ethnic backgrounds, skills, knowledge, experience and adequate reflection of our key markets to support our strategy.

The Board was heartened by the results of the externally facilitated effectiveness review of the Board and its committees. It assessed the Board's progress since the last external review in 2019 and concluded that the Board continues to operate effectively while also identifying some areas for improvement. More detail on process, outcomes and actions can be found on page 156 in the Annual Report.

In 2022, we welcomed four new independent non-executive directors to the Board. Shirish Apte was appointed in May 2022 and joins the Remuneration, Audit and Board Risk Committees. Robin Lawther was appointed in July 2022 and joins the Remuneration and Board Risk Committees. Jackie Hunt was appointed in October 2022 and joins the Audit and Culture and Sustainability Committees. Dr. Linda Yueh was appointed in January 2023 and joins the Remuneration and Culture and Sustainability Committees. I am delighted to welcome them and I am sure that we will greatly benefit from their broad experience and contributions.

Last year also saw the retirement of several long-standing and valued directors from our Board. I would like to thank Naguib Kheraj, former Deputy Chairman and Chair of the Board Risk Committee who retired from the Board in April for his unwavering dedication and most significant and impactful contributions to the Board and Committee discussions. My thanks also go to Byron Grote who retired from the Board in November for his many contributions to the Board and its Committees. In addition, I would like to thank Christine Hodgson, former Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, for her many insightful contributions and great dedication as well as for agreeing to remain on the Board until January 2023 to ensure a smooth transition to a new Remuneration Committee Chair.

We also announced that Jasmine Whitbread, Chair of the Culture and Sustainability Committee, and a long-standing and much valued board member, would not be seeking re-election at the 2023 AGM and will retire from the Board at that time.



 

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Group Chairman's statement continued

Looking ahead

We are well positioned to take advantage of considerable growth opportunities in our footprint as we navigate an uncertain external environment in 2023. Global growth, while slower, should remain resilient. But, with central banks focusing on controlling inflation against a backdrop of trade and geopolitical tensions, significant uncertainties remain.

Our markets are some of the world's most dynamic places, with a growth potential that significantly outstrips more established economies. Asia is likely to be the fastest-growing region in the world, and the significant re-opening of the Chinese economy from COVID-19 restrictions is likely to materially boost demand and growth. This, together with India and ASEAN's high rates of economic expansion and continued dynamism in commodity-exporting countries in our footprint, gives us plenty of reasons for optimism as we continue to help customers build growth, prosperity and a stronger future.

The Board will continue to ensure an appropriate balance of opportunity and risk, acting in your interests as shareholders. We are grateful to you for the trust you place in us and for your ongoing support of the Group. I am confident that we will continue to create long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders in 2023 and beyond.

 

Dr José Viñals

Group Chairman

16 February 2023


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Group Chief Executive's review

Executing on our strategy and driving shareholder returns

The Group delivered a strong performance in 2022, executing well against our strategy and the five strategic actions we set out this time last year, whilst continuing to invest for the future. 2022 income was over $16 billion, our highest since 2014 and up 15 per cent, with about half coming from underlying business growth and the remainder from the normalisation in interest rates. This is particularly impressive given the material headwinds in our Wealth Management business. We have been disciplined with expenses, generating savings which allow for continued investment and significantly positive income-to-cost jaws. Loan impairment rose, mainly due to the challenges of the China commercial real estate sector and sovereign risk. The broader portfolio remains resilient and we continue to be vigilant in the face of volatile global markets. All this has helped us increase underlying profit before tax for the year to $4.8 billion, an improvement of 15 per cent year-on-year.

Our strategy is working and delivering improved performance and returns to shareholders. Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) at 8 per cent is now above the levels it was before the pandemic. We intend to build on our momentum to approach 10 per cent RoTE in 2023, to over 11 per cent in 2024, and continue to grow thereafter. Our equity generation and discipline on RWA this year has meant our year end Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio is at the top of our target range, allowing us to increase our full year ordinary dividend to 18 cents per share, a 50 per cent increase. We have also announced a further share buy-back of $1 billion, starting imminently, which will bring our total shareholder returns since the start of 2022 to $2.8 billion, well on our way to our 2024 target of at least $5 billion.

Good progress on our strategic actions

We are proud to connect the world's most dynamic markets. Our Purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity and this guides our strategy and everything we do. The businesses we serve, and with which we connect and partner, are the engines of trade and innovation, and central to the transition to a fair, sustainable future.

In support of our Purpose, we continue to focus on three 'Stands', areas where we have long-term ambitions for positive business and societal impact - Accelerating Zero, Resetting Globalisation and Lifting Participation. These stands are fully consistent with our strategy, stretching our thinking, our action and our leadership to accelerate our growth.

We set out our strategy in early 2021, built on the four pillars of Network, Affluent, Mass Retail and Sustainability. Two years on, these themes and areas of focus are even more relevant; our strategy is working, and will continue to drive future growth. In 2022 we also set out five strategic actions that we would take to accelerate delivery of double-digit RoTE, including:

Driving improved returns in Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking (CCIB)

Transforming profitability through productivity in Consumer Private & Business Banking (CPBB)

Seizing the opportunity in China with the ambition to double onshore and offshore profit before tax

Creating operational leverage and delivering gross cost savings of $1.3 billion

Delivering over $5 billion of capital returns to our shareholders

We have made good progress across all five areas.

In CCIB we are targeting around a 160 basis point improvement in income return on risk weighted assets (IRORWA) to 650 basis points with RWA capped at full year 2021 levels. We have already delivered on this IRORWA improvement target in 2022 and RWA levels are $20 billion below 2021 levels. The recently announced strategic review of our Aviation Finance business will create further capacity for CCIB to grow higher return business.

In CPBB the team has already achieved gross savings of $233 million against their 2024 target of $500 million. These savings have come from rationalising the branch network, process re-engineering, headcount efficiencies and further automation. Despite a challenging Wealth Management performance in 2022 the CPBB cost-to-income ratio improved 5 percentage points to 69 per cent and should show further improvement in 2023.



 

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Group Chief Executive's review continued

China has faced COVID-19 and economic headwinds. Despite those difficulties, our onshore China business increased its income by 10 per cent in 2022, and offshore-related income is up 21 per cent. However, impairments on China commercial real estate related risk have pushed our offshore and onshore China operating profit down in 2022. We are confident in the long-term opportunity in China and committed to achieving our 2024 targets for China-related growth.

The Group's positive income-to-cost jaws of 6 per cent in 2022 were driven by strong income growth and discipline on expenses. We have delivered about a third of the $1.3 billion expense save target we set out earlier this year. Inflationary pressures are now evident in many of our footprint markets and these expense saves help us manage those pressures, whilst creating capacity to invest. We will now target positive income-to-cost jaws of around 3 per cent in 2023 and 2024.

Further opportunities emerging

In 2022 we continued to transform and innovate within our business to drive sustainable growth, including developing our digital and sustainability capabilities. Our colleagues bring unrivalled financial expertise to help identify opportunities across growing markets, sectors and in sustainable finance. We continue to prove ourselves as a trusted partner, working with start-ups, multinationals, fintechs and governments to create new ideas, technology and innovation.

In our Ventures segment, we were delighted to announce the launch of our second wholly digital bank, Trust Bank, in Singapore. Partnering with FairPrice Group, the largest supermarket chain in Singapore, and building on our successful experience of creating the Mox virtual bank in Hong Kong, we were able to bring Trust Bank to the market quickly and efficiently. The early success of Trust Bank onboarding over 450,000 customers so far, or 9 per cent of the addressable market, has exceeded our most ambitious expectations. In 2023, Trust Bank will build on this momentum to roll out additional products to better serve our customers. Together with Mox, we now have fully developed virtual and traditional bank offerings in two of our most significant markets.

The sustainability agenda continues to gather pace as the world faces significant climate and environmental challenges, with the imperative to invest, find solutions and support a just transition to net zero having never been greater. In 2022 we reshaped our organisation to better address the challenges and opportunities, creating a Chief Sustainability Officer role as we continue to invest in the capabilities and expertise that our business and clients need.

At the 2022 Annual General Meeting, our 2050 Net Zero pathway was endorsed by our shareholders, and we are on track to deliver on our plans to reach net zero in our operations by 2025 and in our financed emissions by 2050. We have made good progress during the year and we have accelerated progress in some areas where more market data on emissions has become available.

We have a deep understanding of how climate change affects our footprint markets, clients and communities and we continue to play a leading role in addressing these challenges. The estimates of the financing needed to deliver net zero continues to grow and we mobilised $48 billion of sustainable finance in the last 21 months as we support our clients on their transition plans. Our ambition is to mobilise $300 billion in sustainable finance by 2030 and we have developed a Green and Sustainable Product Framework and Transition Finance Framework to guide us.

Optimistic outlook for the markets in our footprint

Looking forward into 2023, whilst there is recession risk in the US and Europe, ongoing geopolitical issues and the war in Ukraine we also see reasons for increased optimism for the areas of the world in which we operate.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is now finally abating in the last few markets in our footprint. China's new approach to dealing with COVID-19 will drive economic growth and this in turn will help further improve GDP growth in the economies of Asia.

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Group Chief Executive's review continued

This will also act as a catalyst for our Wealth Management business which was subdued in 2022. Clients remained on the side-lines as market volatility undermined confidence. This together with the last remaining pandemic restrictions led to a year-on-year fall in income. As we go into 2023, we are optimistic that as these factors recede the Wealth Management business can rebound from a difficult year.

Rising interest rates will inevitably feed through further into loan impairment at some stage. However, reflecting the work we have done over a number of years to reshape our loan portfolios, there are only relatively small pockets of stress in our books. Our loan loss rate remains well below the historic range. Whilst China commercial real estate exposures remain a challenge for the banking sector generally, it remains a small part of our portfolio, against which we feel appropriately provided. We remain watchful on sovereign risk where continued USD strength will remain problematic for some of our markets though we have the capital strength to navigate these challenges.

Finally, reflecting our increased optimism, we are lifting our earnings targets. We had said that we will deliver double digit RoTE in 2024, if not earlier. As we start the new year we think we will be approaching 10 per cent RoTE in 2023 and have raised our 2024 RoTE target to be at least 11 per cent and to continue to grow thereafter.

In conclusion

The Group has delivered a strong performance in 2022. The revenue outlook into 2023 is positive, with our core business momentum supported by the tailwind of rising interest rates.

We are optimistic for the markets in our footprint as they finally emerge from the challenges brought by the pandemic and as economic activity rebounds. Our strategy is clear, we continue to make good progress on our five targeted strategic actions and remain committed to delivering over $5 billion of shareholder returns by 2024.

Finally, echoing José, I would like to highlight the remarkable efforts of our more than 83,000 colleagues. Their deep expertise combined with resilience in some challenging circumstances in certain markets has delivered seamless service to our customers and communities that we serve, bringing to life our brand promise to be here for good.

 

Bill Winters

Group Chief Executive

16 February 2023


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Group Chief Financial Officer's review

Back to growth and improving returns

Summary of financial performance

The Group delivered a strong performance in 2022 generating a 120 basis point uplift in underlying return on tangible equity to 8.0 per cent with underlying profit before tax increasing 15 per cent on constant currency basis. Income at $16.3 billion, grew 15 per cent on a constant currency basis excluding DVA, and is at its highest level since 2014, with a record performance in Financial Markets and strong expansion in the net interest margin. Loans and advances to customers grew an underlying 3 per cent despite the rising interest rate environment. Expenses increased 9 per cent at constant currency, due to continued investment in the business, salary inflation, and increased performance-related pay on the back of business performance. Credit impairment charges increased to $838 million including further charges relating to the China commercial real estate sector and the impact of sovereign-related downgrades. However, the loan-loss rate of 21 basis points remains well below our historic through-the-cycle loan loss range. The Group remains well capitalised and highly liquid with a CET1 ratio of 14.0 per cent at the top end of its target range enabling the Board to announce a 50 per cent increase in the full-year dividend and a further $1 billion share buyback programme to start imminently.

All commentary that follows is on an underlying basis and comparisons are made to the equivalent period in 2021 on a reported currency basis, unless otherwise stated.

Operating income increased 10 per cent, or 15 per cent on a constant currency basis, normalising for a $27 million positive movement in DVA. About half of the growth in income was from strong, sustained business momentum, through a combination of balance sheet growth and increased fee and trading income, with the remaining increase reflecting the benefit of a higher interest rate environment

Net interest income increased 12 per cent or 18 per cent on a constant currency basis. The net interest margin averaged 141 basis points and is 20 basis points higher year-on-year aided by rising interest rates despite a 4-basis point negative impact from short-term and structural hedges

Other income increased 9 per cent, with a record performance in Financial Markets partly offset by lower Wealth Management income impacted by subdued market conditions

Operating expenses excluding the UK bank levy increased 4 per cent and were up 7 per cent on a constant currency basis after adjusting for the increase in performance-related pay driven by the strong business performance. The underlying expense growth reflects the impact of a high-inflation environment including the impact on salary increases, additional investment into transformational digital capabilities and headcount. The cost-to-income ratio decreased 4 percentage points to 66 per cent excluding DVA and UK bank levy and the Group generated 6 per cent positive income-to-cost jaws at constant currency excluding DVA

Credit impairment was $838 million, an increase of $575 million. The impairment charge includes $582 million in relation to China commercial real estate sector and $283 million in relation to sovereign downgrades partly offset by releases in the management overlay relating to COVID-19. Total credit impairment of $838 million represents a loan-loss rate of 21 basis points, a year-on-year increase of 14 basis points in the cost of risk, but still well below the historic through-the-cycle loan loss range of 30 to 35 basis points.

Other impairment increased by $24 million to $79 million. The $300 million impairment charge recorded in 2021 relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai) has been reclassified out of underlying performance and into goodwill and other impairments. The remaining other impairment primarily relates to the aviation leasing portfolio

Profit from associates and joint ventures decreased 5 per cent to $167 million reflecting a lower profit share from Bohai

Charges relating to restructuring, other items and goodwill and other impairment reduced by $373 million to $476 million, with $333 million lower restructuring costs, principally a non-repeat of the prior-year retirement programme in Korea. Goodwill and other impairment of $322 million is $22 million higher year-on-year following a $14 million write off of the goodwill relating to Bangladesh. Furthermore, there has been a $308 million impairment relating to Bohai, primarily a result of industry challenges and uncertainties that may impact credit losses and profitability.

 

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Taxation was $1,384 million on a statutory basis, with a statutory effective tax rate of 32 per cent. Taxation on underlying profits was at an effective rate of 30 per cent, an increase of 3 percentage points compared to 2021 primarily driven by lower prior year credits and higher taxes in UK, Pakistan and US.

Underlying return on tangible equity increased 120 basis points to 8.0 per cent due to the increase in profits and lower tangible equity, reflecting shareholder distributions and adverse movements in reserves due to movements in interest rates and currency translation. The reclassification of the 2021 Bohai impairment out from underlying performance increased the 2021 underlying return on tangible equity by 80 basis points to 6.8 per cent and has made the treatment of Bohai impairment consistent across both the 2021 and 2022 computation of underlying return on tangible equity

Underlying basic earnings per share (EPS) increased 18 per cent to 101.1 cents and statutory EPS of 85.9 cents increased by 40 per cent

A final ordinary dividend per share of 14 cents has been proposed taking the full-year total to 18 cents, a 50 per cent increase along with a new share buyback programme of $1 billion, taking total shareholder distributions announced since the start of 2022 to $2.8 billion

Summary of financial performance


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

Net interest income

2,024

1,697

19

28

1,933

5

6

7,599

6,807

12

18

Other income

1,713

1,633

5

13

2,385

(28)

(27)

8,656

7,906

9

14

Underlying operating income

3,737

3,330

12

21

4,318

(13)

(12)

16,255

14,713

10

16

Other operating expenses

(2,710)

(2,595)

(4)

(14)

(2,659)

(2)

(4)

(10,641)

(10,275)

(4)

(9)

UK bank levy

(107)

(94)

(14)

(29)

nm4

nm4

(102)

(100)

(2)

(15)

Underlying operating expenses

(2,817)

(2,689)

(5)

(14)

(2,659)

(6)

(8)

(10,743)

(10,375)

(4)

(9)

Underlying operating profit before impairment and taxation

920

641

44

46

1,659

(45)

(45)

5,512

4,338

27

30

Credit impairment

(344)

(203)

(69)

(86)

(227)

(52)

(57)

(838)

(263)

nm4

nm4

Other impairment3

(45)

5

nm4

nm4

(32)

(41)

(48)

(79)

(55)

(44)

(46)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(2)

(4)

50

50

16

(113)

(113)

167

176

(5)

(5)

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation3

529

439

21

17

1,416

(63)

(63)

4,762

4,196

13

15

Restructuring

(104)

(285)

64

59

(25)

nm4

nm4

(174)

(507)

66

64

Goodwill and Other Impairment3

(322)

(300)

(7)

(7)

nm4

nm4

(322)

(300)

(7)

(8)

Other items

20

(62)

132

132

nm4

nm4

20

(42)

148

148

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

123

(208)

159

173

1,391

(91)

(91)

4,286

3,347

28

30

Taxation

(387)

(174)

(122)

(143)

(313)

(24)

(26)

(1,384)

(1,034)

(34)

(44)

Profit/(loss) for the period

(264)

(382)

31

15

1,078

(124)

(126)

2,902

2,313

25

24













Net interest margin (%)2

1.58

1.19

39


1.43

15


1.41

1.21

20


Underlying return on tangible equity (%)2,3

1.5

1.3

20


10.1

(860)


8.0

6.8

120


Underlying earnings per share (cents) 2,3

3.9

4.1

(5)


33.1

(88)


101.1

85.8

18


1  Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2  Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

3  Goodwill and Other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment. The 2021 Underlying earnings per ordinary share (cents) has been correspondingly restated to reflect this reclassification

4  Not meaningful



 

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Statutory financial performance summary


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

Net interest income

2,023

1,696

19

28

1,932

5

6

7,593

6,798

12

18

Other income

1,741

1,613

8

16

2,397

(27)

(27)

8,725

7,903

10

15

Statutory operating income

3,764

3,309

14

22

4,329

(13)

(12)

16,318

14,701

11

16

Statutory operating expenses

(2,889)

(3,056)

5

(4)

(2,696)

(7)

(9)

(10,913)

(10,924)

(6)

Statutory operating profit before impairment and taxation

875

253

nm³

nm³

1,633

(46)

(47)

5,405

3,777

43

46

Credit impairment

(346)

(197)

(76)

(92)

(227)

(52)

(58)

(836)

(254)

nm³

nm³

Goodwill & Other impairment

(393)

(273)

(44)

(46)

(31)

nm³

nm³

(439)

(372)

(18)

(19)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(13)

9

nm³

nm³

16

(181)

(188)

156

196

(20)

(20)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

123

(208)

159

172

1,391

(91)

(91)

4,286

3,347

28

30

Taxation

(387)

(174)

(122)

(143)

(313)

(24)

(26)

(1,384)

(1,034)

(34)

(44)

Profit/(loss) for the period

(264)

(382)

31

15

1,078

(124)

(126)

2,902

2,313

25

24













Statutory return on tangible equity (%)2

(3.2)

(4.6)

140


10.5

(1,370)


6.8

4.8

200


Statutory earnings per share (cents)

(10.1)

(14.9)

32


32.7

(131)


85.9

61.3

40


1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

3 Not meaningful

Operating income by product


4Q'22
$million

4Q'212
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

FY22
$million

FY212
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

Transaction Banking

1,268

730

74

83

1,082

17

18

3,925

2,886

36

42

Trade & Working capital

322

348

(7)

344

(6)

(5)

1,371

1,447

(5)

(1)

Cash Management

946

382

148

160

738

28

29

2,554

1,439

77

85

Financial Markets

1,092

1,012

8

17

1,540

(29)

(27)

5,728

4,899

17

21

Macro Trading

624

433

44

61

734

(15)

(13)

2,962

2,216

34

40

Credit Markets

422

361

17

24

440

(4)

(3)

1,696

1,790

(5)

(3)

Credit Trading

153

60

155

166

156

(2)

nm3

506

437

16

18

Financing Solutions & Issuance

269

301

(11)

(4)

284

(5)

(5)

1,190

1,353

(12)

(9)

Structured Finance

96

104

(8)

(8)

116

(17)

(17)

408

491

(17)

(17)

Financing & Securities Services

83

97

(14)

(6)

195

(57)

(56)

620

387

60

67

DVA

(133)

17

nm3

nm3

55

nm3

nm3

42

15

180

200

Lending & Portfolio Management

114

184

(38)

(33)

166

(31)

(30)

562

759

(26)

(22)

Wealth Management

359

466

(23)

(19)

455

(21)

(19)

1,802

2,225

(19)

(17)

Retail Products

1,155

835

38

49

1,109

4

5

4,068

3,358

21

29

CCPL & other unsecured lending

297

316

(6)

2

301

(1)

1,216

1,272

(4)

1

Deposits

808

213

nm3

nm3

625

29

30

2,044

860

138

157

Mortgage & Auto

12

261

(95)

(92)

141

(91)

(87)

635

1,036

(39)

(35)

Other Retail Products

38

45

(16)

(11)

42

(10)

(7)

173

190

(9)

(4)

Treasury

(170)

155

nm3

nm3

(4)

nm3

nm3

348

698

(50)

(47)

Other

(81)

(52)

(56)

(55)

(30)

(170)

nm3

(178)

(112)

(59)

(16)

Total underlying operating income

3,737

3,330

12

21

4,318

(13)

(12)

16,255

14,713

10

16

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Following a reorganisation of certain clients, there has been a reclassification of balances across products

3 Not meaningful

The operating income by product commentary that follows is on an underlying basis and comparisons are made to the equivalent period in 2021 on a constant currency basis, unless otherwise stated.



 

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Transaction Banking income increased 42 per cent. Cash Management income increased 85 per cent reflecting strong pricing discipline to take advantage of a rising interest rate environment. Trade & Working Capital decreased 1 per cent, with balance sheet growth offset by margin compression. The margin compression reflects a shift towards investment credit grade clients and a shift in product mix towards lower margin but more RWA-efficient products.

Financial Markets income increased 21 per cent and was a record performance. Macro trading increased 40 per cent with FX income delivering strong double-digit growth as macro events led to increased client demand and elevated volatility, widening bid-offer spreads. Commodities also delivered strong double-digit growth, including a record first quarter, when it benefited from volatility in energy prices, while Rates also provided strong double-digit increase in income on the back of policy rates increases. Credit Markets income decreased 3 per cent driven by subdued market conditions in spite of a strong performance in Credit Trading. Structured Finance declined 17 per cent with lower fee income within Aviation Finance. Financing & Securities Services income increased 67 per cent, including $184 million of gains on mark-to-market liabilities and benefiting from improved margins in Securities Services.

Lending and Portfolio Management income decreased 22 per cent due to increased cost of funds and the impact of risk-weighted asset optimisation actions.

Wealth Management income declined 17 per cent as customer sentiment became more risk-averse in volatile market conditions leading to lower transaction volumes. There was a negative impact from COVID-19 restrictions, in particular in North Asia, resulting in a number of branch closures and lower footfall which negatively impacted face-to-face sales. Managed Investments income was down 39 per cent, there was a 6 per cent decline in Treasury Products income while Bancassurance income declined 6 per cent. Wealth Management secured lending income fell by a third on the back of client deleveraging. Net new sales remained positive albeit at a lower level than 2021 but assets under management volumes reduced on the back of negative market movements.

Retail Products income increased 29 per cent. Deposit income increased 157 per cent due to active passthrough rate management in a rising interest rate environment, partly offset by migration from CASA to time deposits. Mortgages & Auto income decreased 35 per cent reflecting margin compression with the majority of mortgages in Hong Kong reaching the Best Lending Rate cap. Credit Cards & Personal Loans income increased 1 per cent reflecting a growth in credit card balances, particularly in our digital banks Mox and Trust Bank.

Treasury income declined 47 per cent, reflecting the losses from structural and short-term hedges in a rising interest rate environment which offset increased yields on the remainder of the Treasury portfolio.

Profit before tax by client segment and geographic region


4Q'22
$million

4Q'212
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

FY22
$million

FY212
$million

Change
%

Constant currency change1
%

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

848

435

95

103

1,285

(34)

(34)

4,100

3,124

31

35

Consumer Private & Business Banking

398

80

nm3

nm3

478

(17)

(19)

1,596

1,226

30

35

Ventures

(127)

(76)

(67)

(68)

(85)

(49)

(51)

(363)

(261)

(39)

(42)

Central & other items (segment)

(590)

nm3

nm3

(262)

(125)

(124)

(571)

107

nm3

nm3

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

529

439

21

17

1,416

(63)

(63)

4,762

4,196

13

15

Asia

763

250

nm3

nm3

1,063

(28)

(28)

3,688

3,416

8

12

Africa & Middle East

75

159

(53)

(39)

163

(54)

(47)

819

856

(4)

4

Europe & Americas

(134)

146

(192)

(190)

293

(146)

(147)

863

644

34

33

Central & other items (region)

(175)

(116)

(51)

(118)

(103)

(70)

(69)

(608)

(720)

16

(1)

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

529

439

21

17

1,416

(63)

(63)

4,762

4,196

13

15

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from 1 January 2022. Prior period has been restated

3 Not meaningful



 

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As part of the ongoing execution of its refreshed strategy, the Group has expanded and reorganised its reporting structure with the creation of a third client segment, Ventures, effective from 1 January 2022. Ventures is a consolidation of SC Ventures and its related entities as well as the Group's two majority-owned digital banks Mox in Hong Kong and Trust Bank in Singapore, reported alongside the current client segments; Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking (CCIB) serving larger companies and institutions and Consumer, Private & Business Banking (CPBB) serving individual and business banking clients. There was no change to the regional reporting structure.

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking profit increased 31 per cent as robust Financial Markets and Cash Management performance drove 19 per cent income growth excluding positive movements in DVA. This was partly offset by a 4 per cent increase in expenses and a $469 million increase in impairments reflecting further charges in relation to the China commercial real estate sector and lower releases on the remaining portfolio.

Consumer, Private & Business Banking profit increased 30 per cent and was 35 per cent higher on a constant currency basis. Income grew 10 per cent on a constant currency basis with increased Deposit income partly offset by subdued Wealth Management and the impact of the Best Lending Rate cap on Hong Kong mortgage income. On a constant currency basis, expenses grew 3 per cent and impairments decreased $10 million.

Ventures loss increased to $363 million. Income totalled $29 million for the year, with an increasing customer base at Mox and Trust Bank. Expenses increased by a third reflecting further investment into the segment and increased operational costs to support the significant increase in customer onboarding and transactional volumes within the new digital banks. Other impairment of $24 million was taken in relation to the value of one of the Group's investments within the Ventures portfolio.

Central & other items (segment) recorded a loss of $571 million as income declined 71 per cent reflecting the losses from structural and short-term hedges booked within Treasury. Expenses increased 26 per cent while credit impairments were $112 million higher as a result of the ratings downgrades of select sovereigns.

Asia profits increased 8 per cent on the back of a 7 per cent increase in income. This was partly offset by 1 per cent expense growth and an 82 per cent increase in impairments reflecting increased charges relating to the China commercial real estate sector.

Africa & Middle East profits decreased 4 per cent but grew 4 per cent on a constant currency basis. Income increased 14 per cent while expenses grew 9 per cent, both on a constant currency basis. Impairments went from a net release in the prior year to a $118 million charge, partly due to the sovereign ratings downgrades of Pakistan and Ghana.

Europe & Americas profit increased by a third with a 17 per cent increase in income on the back of a strong Financial Markets and Cash Management performance. Expenses increased 5 per cent while the net release in credit impairment halved to $77 million.

Central & other items (region) loss decreased by $112 million to $608 million due to a 30 per cent increase in expenses. Income increased 145 per cent, while impairments reduced by 16 per cent.

Adjusted net interest income and margin


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change¹
%

3Q'22
$million

Change¹
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change¹
%

Adjusted net interest income2

2,256

1,689

34

2,023

12

7,976

6,796

17

Average interest-earning assets

568,302

565,719

562,509

1

565,370

559,408

1

Average interest-bearing liabilities

524,610

522,996

522,641

525,351

515,769

2










Gross yield (%)3

3.76

1.78

198

2.88

88

2.70

1.83

87

Rate paid (%)3

2.36

0.65

171

1.57

79

1.38

0.67

71

Net yield (%)3

1.40

1.13

27

1.31

9

1.32

1.16

16

Net interest margin (%)3,4

1.58

1.19

39

1.43

15

1.41

1.21

20

1 Variance is better/(worse) other than assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

2 Adjusted net interest income is statutory net interest income excluding funding costs for the trading book and including financial guarantee fees on interest-earning assets

3 Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

4 Adjusted net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, annualised



 

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Adjusted net interest income increased 17 per cent driven by a 17 per cent increase in the net interest margin, which averaged 141 basis points in the year, a 20 basis points year-on-year uplift benefiting from a rapid increase in policy interest rates across many of our markets :

Average interest-earning assets grew 1 per cent, or 7 per cent excluding the impact of currency translation and risk-weighted asset optimisation actions, reflecting an increase in investment securities held by Treasury Markets. Gross yields increased 87 basis points compared with the average in the prior year

Average interest-bearing liabilities increased 2 per cent, or 5 per cent excluding the impact of currency translation, reflecting an increase in customer accounts while the rate paid on liabilities increased 71 basis points compared with the average in the prior year

Credit risk summary

Income Statement


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change1
%

3Q'22
$million

Change1
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change1
%

Total credit impairment charge

344

203

69

227

52

838

263

nm2

Of which stage 1 and 2

238

153

56

178

34

406

78

nm2

Of which stage 3

106

50

112

49

116

432

185

134

1  Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

2  Not meaningful

Balance sheet


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change1
%

30.06.22
$million

Change1
%

31.12.21
$million

Change1
%

Gross loans and advances to customers2

316,107

303,538

4

298,728

6

304,122

4

Of which stage 1

295,219

284,877

4

279,136

6

279,178

6

Of which stage 2

13,043

11,460

14

12,539

4

16,849

(23)

Of which stage 3

7,845

7,201

9

7,053

11

8,095

(3)









Expected credit loss provisions

(5,460)

(5,148)

6

(5,220)

5

(5,654)

(3)

Of which stage 1

(559)

(497)

12

(502)

11

(473)

18

Of which stage 2

(444)

(434)

2

(385)

15

(524)

(15)

Of which stage 3

(4,457)

(4,217)

6

(4,333)

3

(4,657)

(4)









Net loans and advances to customers

310,647

298,390

4

293,508

6

298,468

4

Of which stage 1

294,660

284,380

4

278,634

6

278,705

6

Of which stage 2

12,599

11,026

14

12,154

4

16,325

(23)

Of which stage 3

3,388

2,984

14

2,720

25

3,438

(1)









Cover ratio of stage 3 before/after collateral (%)3

57 / 76

59 / 77

(2) / (1)

61 / 80

(4) / (4)

58 / 75

(1) / 1

Credit grade 12 accounts ($million)

1,574

1,140

38

835

89

1,730

(9)

Early alerts ($million)

4,967

4,957

7,524

(34)

5,534

(10)

Investment grade corporate exposures (%)3

76

75

1

71

5

69

7

1  Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

2  Includes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending held at amortised cost of $24,498 million at 31 December 2022, $$18,032 million at 30 September 2022, $7,894 million at 30 June 2022 and $7,331 million at 31 December 2021

3 Change is the percentage points difference between the two points rather than the percentage change

Asset quality remains stable, despite a year-on-year increase in the impairment charge, with an improvement in a number of underlying credit metrics. However, the Group continues to remain alert to an unpredictable and challenging external environment including pressures in the China commercial real estate sector, commodity price volatility and the impact of the Russia/Ukraine war. This war in part contributed to both commodity price volatility and the accelerated trajectory of inflation and interest rate rises across our footprint, which in turn have contributed to both an increased risk of global recession and the appreciation of the US dollar versus the majority of developed and emerging market currencies. These factors have contributed to increased sovereign credit stress in a handful of our markets which we continue to monitor closely and undertake mitigating actions where appropriate.

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Credit impairment totalled $838 million, an increase of $575 million, representing a loan loss rate of 21 basis points, still some way below the historic loan loss rate range. Impairment charges relating to the China commercial real estate sector totalled $582 million in the year, including a $78 million increase in the management overlay relating to the China commercial real estate sector, which now totals $173 million. Sri Lanka and Ghana had their sovereign ratings downgraded into stage 3 , while Pakistan sovereign ratings were downgraded into credit grade 12. These sovereign ratings downgrades incurred a $283 million impairment charge in the year. The CPBB normalised run-rate charge increased by 9 per cent while recoveries in CCIB declined by a third. The above were partly offset by a $228 million decrease in the COVID-19 related management overlay, which now totals $21 million.

Gross stage 3 loans and advances to customers of $7.8 billion were 3 per cent lower, primarily as repayments, client upgrades and write-offs more than offset new inflows, including those relating to the sovereign ratings downgrade of Ghana and Sri Lanka and the China commercial real estate sector. Credit-impaired loans represented 2.5 per cent of gross loans and advances, a decrease of 18 basis points.

The stage 3 cover ratio of 57 per cent was lower by 1 percentage point, while the cover ratio post collateral at 76 per cent increased by 1 percentage point.

Credit grade 12 balances have decreased by 9 per cent to $1.6 billion as the sovereign ratings downgrade of Pakistan was more than offset by downgrades into stage 3 primarily as a result of Sri Lanka and Ghana sovereign ratings downgrade.

Early Alert accounts of $5.0 billion have reduced by 10 per cent, reflecting the net impact of regularisations of accounts back into non-high-risk categories, net impact of downgrades into credit grade 12 and exposure reductions partly offset by new inflows. The Group is continuing to carefully monitor its exposures in vulnerable sectors and select markets, given the unusual stresses caused by the currently challenging macro-economic environment.

The proportion of investment grade corporate exposures has increased by 7 percentage points to 76 per cent, reflecting the increase in reverse repurchase agreements held to collect.

The above balance sheet disclosure relates to loans and advances to customers. The movement in high risk assets (gross stage 3 loans and advances, credit grade 12 balances and early alert accounts) does not fully reflect the impact of the sovereign ratings downgrade of Ghana, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as it does not capture the impact of these downgrades on the Group's investment and securities portfolio.

Restructuring, goodwill impairment and other items


FY22

FY21

4Q'22

Restructuring
$million

Goodwill
and other impairment
$million

Other items
$million

Restructuring
$million

Goodwill
and other impairment1
$million

Other items
$million

Restructuring
$million

Goodwill
and other impairment
$million

Other items
$million

Operating income

43

20

(32)

20

7

20

Operating expenses

(170)

(487)

(62)

(72)

Credit impairment

2

9

(2)

Other impairment

(38)

(322)

(17)

(300)

(26)

(322)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(11)

20

(11)

Loss before taxation

(174)

(322)

20

(507)

(300)

(42)

(104)

(322)

20

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

The Group's statutory performance is adjusted for profits or losses of a capital nature, amounts consequent to investment transactions driven by strategic intent, other infrequent and/ or exceptional transactions that are significant or material in the context of the Group's normal business earnings for the period and items which management and investors would ordinarily identify separately when assessing underlying performance period-by period. A reconciliation of restructuring, goodwill impairment and other items excluded from underlying results is set on pages 41-45.

Restructuring charges of $174 million for 2022 reflects the impact of actions to transform the organisation to improve productivity, primarily redundancy related charges.

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Group Chief Financial Officer's review continued

Goodwill and other impairment of $322 million includes $308 million in relation to a further reduction in the carrying value of the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). To ensure consistency, the Group has retrospectively reclassified the $300 million impairment charge taken in 2021 on its investment in Bohai, from other impairment included in underlying operating profit, to goodwill and other impairment which is excluded from underlying operating performance. The remaining $14 million goodwill impairment relates to Bangladesh primarily due to lower economic growth forecasts and higher discount rates.

Other items include a $20 million fair-value gain relating to the sale of a property in Thailand.

The Group has announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Aviation Finance business as well as the exit of seven markets in the AME region and will focus solely on the CCIB segment in two more. It is expected that the results from the markets and businesses being exited will be reported in restructuring from 1 January 2023 with prior periods retrospectively restated.

Balance sheet and liquidity


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change1
%

30.06.22
$million

Change1
%

31.12.21
$million

Change1
%

Assets








Loans and advances to banks

39,519

43,315

(9)

36,201

9

44,383

(11)

Loans and advances to customers

310,647

298,390

4

293,508

6

298,468

4

Other assets

469,756

522,730

(10)

506,208

(7)

484,967

(3)

Total assets

819,922

864,435

(5)

835,917

(2)

827,818

(1)

Liabilities








Deposits by banks

28,789

27,728

4

31,173

(8)

30,041

(4)

Customer accounts

461,677

447,259

3

453,742

2

474,570

(3)

Other liabilities

279,440

339,445

(18)

301,310

(7)

270,571

3

Total liabilities

769,906

814,432

(5)

786,225

(2)

775,182

(1)

Equity

50,016

50,003

49,692

1

52,636

(5)

Total equity and liabilities

819,922

864,435

(5)

835,917

(2)

827,818

(1)









Advances-to-deposits ratio (%)2

57.4%

58.1%


59.6%


59.1%


Liquidity coverage ratio (%)

147%

156%


142%


143%


1 Variance is increase/(decrease)comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

2 The Group now excludes $20,798 million held with central banks (30.09.22: $21,683 million, 30.06.22: $16,918 million, 31.12.21: $15,168 million) that has been confirmed as repayable at the point of stress

The Group's balance sheet remains strong, liquid and well diversified.

Loans and advances to customers increased 4 per cent since 31 December 2021 to $311 billion. This includes a $24 billion increase in Treasury and securities backed loans held to collect partly offset by a $13 billion reduction from risk-weighted asset optimisation actions undertaken by CCIB and a $8 billion reduction from currency translation. Excluding the above, there was 3 per cent underlying loan growth, with growth in Trade partly offset by deleveraging in Wealth Management.

Customer accounts of $462 billion decreased 3 per cent since 31 December 2021 as a result of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, customer accounts were broadly flat in the year.

Other assets decreased 3 per cent since 31 December 2021 with a reduction in reverse repurchase agreements designated at fair value through profit or loss partly offset by an increase in investment securities held within Treasury Markets and increased derivative balances.

Other liabilities were 3 per cent higher since 31 December 2021 reflecting an increase in derivative balances.

The advances-to-deposits ratio decreased to 57.4 per cent from 59.1 per cent at 31 December 2021 reflecting a reduction in loans and advances to customers excluding reverse repurchase agreement as a result of risk-weighted asset optimisation actions. The point-in-time liquidity coverage ratio of 147 per cent increased 4 per cent and remains well above the minimum regulatory requirement.



 

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Group Chief Financial Officer's review continued

Risk-weighted assets


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change1
%

30.06.22
$million

Change1
%

31.12.21
$million

Change1
%

By risk type








Credit risk

196,855

202,523

(3)

205,179

(4)

219,588

(10)

Operational risk

27,177

27,177

27,177

27,116

Market risk

20,679

22,593

(8)

22,726

(9)

24,529

(16)

Total RWAs

244,711

252,293

(3)

255,082

(4)

271,233

(10)

1 Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

Total risk-weighted assets (RWA) decreased 10 per cent or $26.5 billion from 31 December 2021 to $244.7 billion.

Credit risk RWA decreased $22.7 billion to $196.9 billion. There was a $13.9 billion reduction in the CCIB low-returning portfolio targeted for optimisation, a $11.1 billion decrease from other RWA efficiency actions and a $9.9 billion reduction from currency translation. This was partly offset by a $6.9 billion increase from regulatory changes, $3.5 billion inflation from credit migration and a $1.9 billion increase from a combination of asset growth and mix

Market risk RWA decreased by $3.9 billion to $20.7 billion primarily reflecting reduced standardised specific interest rate risk positions and changes in value at risk methodology

Operational risk RWA was broadly flat at $27.2 billion

Capital base and ratios


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change¹
%

30.06.22
$million

Change¹
%

31.12.21
$million

Change¹
%

CET1 capital

34,157

34,504

(1)

35,373

(3)

38,362

(11)

Additional Tier 1 capital (AT1)

6,484

6,485

-

5,244

24

6,791

(5)

Tier 1 capital

40,641

40,989

(1)

40,617

45,153

(10)

Tier 2 capital

12,510

12,502

-

13,020

(4)

12,491

Total capital

53,151

53,491

(1)

53,637

(1)

57,644

(8)

CET1 capital ratio (%)2

14.0

13.7

0.3

13.9

0.1

14.1

(0.1)

Total capital ratio (%)2

21.7

21.2

0.5

21.0

0.7

21.3

0.4

Leverage ratio (%)2

4.8

4.8

-

4.5

0.3

4.9

(0.1)

1 Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

2 Change is percentage points difference between two points rather than percentage change

The Group's CET1 ratio of 14.0 per cent was 19 basis points lower than at 31 December 2021, but approximately 50 basis points above the CET1 ratio at 1 January 2022 when regulatory changes, which reduced the Group's CET1 ratio, came into force. The underlying 50 basis points increase reflects the impact of RWA optimisation actions and profit accretion during the year despite funding $1,258 million of share buybacks and an increased ordinary dividend. The CET1 ratio is 3.6 percentage points above the Group's current regulatory minimum of 10.4 per cent and at the top end of the Group's 13-14 per cent medium-term target range.

The regulatory changes which came into force on 1 January 2022 included the cessation of software relief, the impact from the IRB model repair programme and the introduction of standardised rules for counterparty credit risk on derivatives and other instruments (SA-CCR). In aggregate, these regulatory changes resulted in a decrease in the CET1 ratio of approximately 70 basis points by reducing CET1 capital by $1.1 billion and increasing RWAs by $5.7 billion. In the fourth quarter, further regulatory changes including the IRB model repair programme increased RWAs by $1.3 billion, reducing the CET1 ratio by approximately 10 basis points

The CET1 ratio was reduced by approximately 70 basis points from a reduction in reserves mainly relating to a reversal of prior year unrealised gains on debt securities as a result of higher market yields and movements in currency translation reducing both the translation reserve and RWAs.

Profit accretion increased the CET1 ratio by approximately 110 basis points whilst lower RWAs as a result of efficiency and optimisation actions within CCIB and Treasury, provided an approximate 120 basis point uplift to the CET1 ratio.



 

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Group Chief Financial Officer's review continued

Ordinary shareholder distributions reduced the CET1 ratio by approximately 65 basis points. The Group spent $1,258 million purchasing 184 million ordinary shares of $0.50 each during the year, representing a volume-weighted average price per share of £5.48. These shares were subsequently cancelled, reducing the total issued share capital by 6 per cent and the CET1 ratio by approximately 45 basis points. The Board has recommended a final dividend of 14 cents per share resulting in a total 2021 ordinary dividend of 18 cents a share or $523 million, reducing the CET1 ratio by approximately 20 basis points . Payments due to AT1 and preference shareholders cost approximately 15 basis points.

The Board has announced a share buyback for up to a maximum consideration of $1 billion to further reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue by cancelling the repurchased shares. The terms of the buyback will be announced and the programme will start shortly and is expected to reduce the Group's CET1 ratio in the first quarter of 2023 by approximately 40 basis points.

The Group's leverage ratio of 4.8 per cent is approximately 10 basis points lower than the 4.9 per cent ratio as at 31 December 2021. This reflects lower Tier 1 capital partly offset by a decrease in leverage exposures largely driven by efficiency and optimisation initiatives. The Group's leverage ratio remains significantly above its current minimum requirement of 3.7 per cent.

Outlook

Our performance has been strong, and the pace of economic recovery in many of our footprint markets is encouraging.

Whilst recessionary and inflationary pressures will continue to impact many parts of the world, particularly in the first half of 2023, we expect most of the markets in which we operate to continue their recent momentum with GDP growth in the Asian economies at above 5 per cent over the next two years being pivotal to progressive global recovery.

The recent opening-up of China and the generally receding impacts of COVID-19 should help in that regard albeit we will continue to monitor closely the sovereign risks in markets that are most exposed to tightening liquidity.

Overall, the markets in which we operate, the further benefits of rising interest rates and the evidential improvement in many of our operating metrics cause us to be optimistic about the period ahead. For 2023 and 2024 our expectations are now:

Income to grow in the 8-10 per cent range excluding DVA and at constant currency

Full year average net interest margin of around 175 basis points in 2023 and above 180 basis points in 2024

Asset and RWA growth in the low single digit percentage range

Around 3 percentage point positive income-to-cost jaws in 2023 and in 2024, excluding DVA and UK bank levy and at constant currency

Credit impairment to continue to normalise towards the historic through the cycle loan-loss rate range of 30-35 basis points

To operate dynamically within the full 13-14 per cent CET1 target range

RoTE to be approaching 10 per cent in 2023

RoTE to exceed 11 per cent in 2024, with further growth thereafter

 

Andy Halford

Group Chief Financial Officer

16 February 2023

 


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Supplementary financial information

Underlying performance by client segment


2022

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

10,045

6,016

29

165

16,255

External

8,899

4,989

29

2,338

16,255

Inter-segment

1,146

1,027

(2,173)

Operating expenses

(5,480)

(4,148)

(336)

(779)

(10,743)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

4,565

1,868

(307)

(614)

5,512

Credit impairment

(425)

(262)

(16)

(135)

(838)

Other impairment

(40)

(10)

(24)

(5)

(79)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(16)

183

167

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

4,100

1,596

(363)

(571)

4,762

Restructuring

(50)

(63)

(1)

(60)

(174)

Goodwill and Other impairment1

(322)

(322)

Other items

20

20

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

4,050

1,533

(364)

(933)

4,286

Total assets

401,567

133,956

2,451

281,948

819,922

Of which: loans and advances to customers

184,254

130,985

702

41,789

357,730

loans and advances to customers

139,756

130,957

702

39,232

310,647

loans held at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)2

44,498

28

2,557

47,083

Total liabilities

479,981

185,396

1,658

102,871

769,906

Of which: customer accounts3

332,176

180,659

1,548

5,846

520,229

Risk-weighted assets

143,582

50,730

1,358

49,041

244,711

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)

13.7

15.8

nm4

(14.1)

8.0

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

54.6

68.9

nm4

410.3

65.5

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

2 Loans held at FVTPL includes $40,537 million of repurchase agreements

3 Customer accounts includes $11,706 million of FVTPL and $46,846 million of repurchase agreements

4 Not meaningful

 

 

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Supplementary financial information continued


2021 (Restated)¹

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional
Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

8,407

5,735

1

570

14,713

External

7,952

5,375

1

1,385

14,713

Inter-segment

455

360

(815)

Operating expenses

(5,278)

(4,227)

(253)

(617)

(10,375)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

3,129

1,508

(252)

(47)

4,338

Credit impairment

44

(282)

(3)

(22)

(263)

Other impairment

(49)

(6)

(55)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(6)

182

176

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

3,124

1,226

(261)

107

4,196

Restructuring

(114)

(235)

(3)

(155)

(507)

Goodwill and Other impairment2

(300)

(300)

Other items

20

(62)

(42)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

3,010

991

(244)

(410)

3,347

Total assets

405,778

139,364

1,098

281,578

827,818

Of which: loans and advances to customers

208,729

136,477

88

24,409

369,703

loans and advances to customers

139,335

136,410

88

22,635

298,468

loans held at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)3

69,394

67

1,774

71,235

Total liabilities

481,397

182,210

766

110,809

775,182

Of which: customer accounts4

351,696

178,088

689

11,982

542,455

Risk-weighted assets

163,197

51,232

761

56,043

271,233

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)

9.6

11.6

nm5

(5.4)

6.8

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

62.8

73.7

nm5

90.7

69.8

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated

2 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

3 Loans held at FVTPL includes $61,282 million of repurchase agreements

4 Customer accounts includes $9,291 million of FVTPL and $58,594 million of repurchase agreements

5 Not meaningful



 

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Supplementary financial information continued

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1, 2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1, 2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1, 2
%

Operating income

2,423

1,889

28

38

2,745

(12)

(10)

10,045

8,407

19

24

Transaction Banking

1,227

704

74

84

1,050

17

18

3,801

2,793

36

42

Trade & Working capital

309

333

(7)

1

332

(7)

(4)

1,315

1,390

(5)

(1)

Cash Management

918

371

147

159

718

28

29

2,486

1,403

77

85

Financial Markets

1,092

1,012

8

17

1,540

(29)

(27)

5,728

4,899

17

21

Macro Trading

624

433

44

61

734

(15)

(13)

2,962

2,216

34

40

Credit Markets

422

361

17

24

440

(4)

(3)

1,696

1,790

(5)

(3)

Credit Trading

153

60

155

166

156

(2)

506

437

16

18

Financing Solutions & Issuance

269

301

(11)

(4)

284

(5)

(5)

1,190

1,353

(12)

(9)

Structured Finance

96

104

(8)

(8)

116

(17)

(17)

408

491

(17)

(17)

Financing & Securities Services

83

97

(14)

(6)

195

(57)

(56)

620

387

60

67

DVA

(133)

17

nm6

nm6

55

nm6

nm6

42

15

180

200

Lending & Portfolio Management

107

175

(39)

(35)

156

(31)

(31)

525

725

(28)

(24)

Wealth Management

nm6

nm6

1

(100)

nm6

1

1

(100)

Retail Products

1

(100)

nm6

1

(100)

nm6

1

1

Deposits

nm6

nm6

1

(100)

nm6

1

1

Other Retail Products

1

(100)

nm6

nm6

nm6

nm6

nm6

Other

(3)

(3)

(67)

(3)

(67)

(11)

(12)

8

(27)

Operating expenses

(1,419)

(1,392)

(2)

(10)

(1,347)

(5)

(8)

(5,480)

(5,278)

(4)

(8)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

1,004

497

102

113

1,398

(28)

(28)

4,565

3,129

46

51

Credit impairment

(147)

(68)

(116)

(147)

(82)

(79)

(84)

(425)

44

nm6

nm6

Other impairment

(9)

6

nm6

nm6

(31)

71

71

(40)

(49)

18

20

Underlying profit before taxation

848

435

95

103

1,285

(34)

(34)

4,100

3,124

31

35

Restructuring

(48)

(44)

(9)

(36)

2

nm6

nm6

(50)

(114)

56

52

Statutory profit before taxation

800

391

105

109

1,287

(38)

(38)

4,050

3,010

35

38

Total assets

401,567

405,778

(1)

1

453,985

(12)

(12)

401,567

405,778

(1)

1

Of which: loans and advances to customers3

184,254

208,729

(12)

(9)

190,782

(3)

(5)

184,254

208,729

(12)

(9)

Total liabilities

479,981

481,397

2

534,469

(10)

(12)

479,981

481,397

2

Of which: customer accounts3

332,176

351,696

(6)

(3)

332,833

(2)

332,176

351,696

(6)

(3)

Risk-weighted assets

143,582

163,197

(12)

nm6

149,779

(4)

nm6

143,582

163,197

(12)

nm6

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)4

2.3

1.1

120bps

nm6

3.4

(110)bps

nm6

2.7

1.9

80bps

nm6

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)4

12.0

5.5

650bps

nm6

17.5

(550)bps

nm6

13.7

9.6

410bps

nm6

Cost-to-income ratio (%)5

58.6

73.7

15.1

14.5

49.1

(9.5)

(10.0)

54.6

62.8

8.2

8.0

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

4 Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

5 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

6 Not meaningful



 

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Supplementary financial information continued

Segment overview

Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB) supports local and large corporations, governments, banks and investors with their transaction banking, financial markets and borrowing needs. We provide solutions to more than 20,000 clients in some of the world's fastest-growing economies and most active trade corridors. Our clients operate or invest across 50 markets across the globe.

Our strong and deep local presence enables us to help co-create bespoke financing solutions and connect our clients multilaterally to investors, suppliers, buyers and sellers. Our products and services enable our clients to move capital, manage risk and invest to create wealth. Our clients represent a large and important part of the economies we serve. CCIB is at the heart of the Group's Purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

We are also committed to sustainable finance in our markets and to channelling capital where the impact will be greatest. We are delivering on our ambition to support sustainable economic growth, increasing support and funding for financial offerings that have a positive impact on our communities and environment.

Strategic priorities

Deliver sustainable growth for clients by leveraging our network to facilitate trade, capital and investment flows across our footprint markets.

Generate high-quality returns by improving funding quality and income mix, growing capital-lite 1 income and driving balance sheet velocity while maintaining disciplined risk management.

Be the leading digital banking platform, providing integrated solutions to cater to our clients' needs and enhance client experience, and partnering with third parties to expand capabilities and access new clients.

Accelerate our sustainable finance offering to our clients through product innovation and enabling the transition to a low-carbon future.

Progress

Our underlying income is driven by our diversified product suite and expanded client solutions is supported by the rising interest rate environment. Our network income currently contributes to 57 per cent of total CCIB income with growth across strategic network corridors.

Improved balance sheet quality with investment-grade net exposures represent 70 per cent of total corporate net exposures (2021: 64 per cent) and high-quality operating account balances at 67 per cent of Transaction Banking and Securities Services customer balances (2021: 63 per cent).

Migrated more than 73,000 client entities to our S2B 2 NextGen platform and increased S2B cash payment transaction volumes by 10.3 per cent.

We are half of the way towards developing our $1 billion income from sustainable finance franchise.

Performance highlights

Underlying profit before tax of $4,100 million, up 31 per cent, primarily driven by higher income, partially offset by higher expenses and credit impairment charges.

Underlying operating income of $10,045 million, up 19 per cent, with Cash Management in Transaction Banking benefiting from rising interest rates and strong Macro Trading activity in Financial Markets.

Risk-weighted assets down $20 billion since 31 December 2021, mainly as a result of optimisation initiatives and favourable currency movement, partly offset by business growth and regulatory impact.

Underlying RoTE increased from 9.6 per cent to 13.7 per cent.

1  Capital-lite income refers to products with low RWA consumption or of a non-funded nature. This mainly includes Cash Management and FX products

2  Our next-generation Client digital transaction initiation platform.

 



 

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Consumer, Private & Business Banking1


4Q'22
$million

4Q'211
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

3Q'22
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

FY22
$million

FY211
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

Operating income

1,545

1,333

16

24

1,600

(3)

(2)

6,016

5,735

5

10

Transaction Banking

41

26

58

60

32

28

21

124

93

33

35

Trade & Working capital

13

15

(13)

(20)

12

8

(8)

56

57

(2)

(2)

Cash Management

28

11

155

180

20

40

40

68

36

89

94

Lending & Portfolio Management

7

9

(22)

10

(30)

(11)

37

34

9

12

Wealth Management

359

466

(23)

(19)

454

(21)

(19)

1,801

2,224

(19)

(17)

Retail Products

1,151

832

38

49

1,104

4

5

4,054

3,360

21

28

CCPL & other unsecured lending

287

314

(9)

295

(3)

(1)

1,194

1,271

(6)

(1)

Deposits

814

214

nm⁷

nm⁷

626

30

30

2,052

863

138

157

Mortgage & Auto

12

261

(95)

(92)

141

(91)

(87)

635

1,036

(39)

(35)

Other Retail Products

38

43

(12)

(9)

42

(10)

(7)

173

190

(9)

(4)

Other

(13)

nm

nm

nm

nm

24

(100)

(100)

Operating expenses

(1,042)

(1,137)

8

1

(1,035)

(1)

(3)

(4,148)

(4,227)

2

(3)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

503

196

157

162

565

(11)

(12)

1,868

1,508

24

29

Credit impairment

(96)

(116)

17

10

(87)

(10)

(15)

(262)

(282)

7

1

Other impairment

(9)

nm

nm

nm

nm

(10)

nm

nm

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

398

80

nm⁷

nm⁷

478

(17)

(19)

1,596

1,226

30

35

Restructuring

(20)

(203)

90

89

(22)

9

9

(63)

(235)

73

71

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

378

(123)

nm⁷

nm⁷

456

(17)

(19)

1,533

991

55

58

Total assets

133,956

139,364

(4)

(1)

129,698

3

(1)

133,956

139,364

(4)

(1)

Of which: loans and advances to customers4

130,985

136,477

(4)

(1)

126,961

3

(1)

130,985

136,477

(4)

(1)

Total liabilities

185,396

182,210

2

5

176,087

5

2

185,396

182,210

2

5

Of which: customer accounts4

180,659

178,088

1

5

171,730

5

2

180,659

178,088

1

5

Risk-weighted assets

50,730

51,232

(1)

nm⁷

50,923

nm

50,730

51,232

(1)

nm

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)5

3.1

0.6

250bps

nm⁷

3.7

(60)bps

nm⁷

3.1

2.2

90bps

nm⁷

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)5

16.0

3.2

1,280bps

nm⁷

19.2

(320)bps

nm⁷

15.8

11.6

420bps

nm⁷

Cost-to-income ratio (%)6

67.4

85.3

17.9

16.8

64.7

(2.7)

(3.7)

68.9

73.7

4.8

4.7

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated

2 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

3 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

4 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

5 Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

6 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

7 Not meaningful

Segment overview

Consumer, Private and Business Banking serves more than 10 million individuals and small businesses, with a focus on the affluent and emerging affluent in many of the world's fastest-growing markets. We provide digital banking services with a human touch to our clients, with solutions spanning across deposits, payments, financing and Wealth Management. Private Banking offers a full range of investment, credit and wealth planning products to grow, and protect, the wealth of high-net-worth individuals. We also support our small business clients with their business banking needs.

We are closely integrated with the Group's other client segments; for example, we offer employee banking services to Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking clients, and Consumer, Private and Business Banking also provides a source of high-quality liquidity for the Group.

Increasing levels of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East support our opportunity to grow the business sustainably. We aim to continuously uplift the client experience and improve productivity by driving end-to-end digitalisation and process simplification.

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Strategic priorities

Be a leading international Affluent franchise with distinctive client value propositions to unlock the value of our Affluent client continuum.

Maximise the reach of our deep-rooted international network, with Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE and Jersey as our wealth advisory hubs.

Deliver advisory-led wealth propositions with digital-first and personalised experiences, leveraging an open architecture platform with best-in-class product offering.

Profitable Personal Banking franchise enabled by partnerships, data and digital infrastructure.

A mobile-first digital channel strategy offering exceptional end-to-end client experience.

Continuous improvement in ways of working for process simplification and operational excellence.

Progress

Strong affluent client growth momentum across Priority Banking and Private Banking.

Strong traction on Standard Chartered-INSEAD Wealth Academy with more than 350 senior frontline staff across Hong Kong and Singapore on the development journey.

Launched myWealth suite of digital advisory tools to deliver personalised portfolio construction and investment ideas for clients; recognised as a leader in digital wealth capabilities with more than 15 industry awards received in 2022.

Enhanced digital experience in key markets focusing on frictionless mobile experience, leading to an average rating of 4.4 on App Store and Play Store in Hong Kong, Singapore, India, China and Pakistan.

Continued Personal 'scale through automation' transformation accelerated by acquiring customers from partnerships, engaging and cross-selling digitally, and servicing them through low-cost channels.

Seven Mass Retail partnerships instances live in China, Indonesia and Vietnam, reaching more than 1.2 million clients.

Performance highlights

Underlying profit before tax of $1,596 million was up 30 per cent driven by higher income and lower expenses and credit impairments.

Underlying operating income of $6,016 million was up 5 per cent (up 10 percent constant currency). Asia was up 5 per cent and Africa and the Middle East, and Europe was up 4 per cent. Expenses were well managed and down 2 per cent.

Strong income momentum growth mainly from Deposits up 138 per cent with improved margins and balance sheet growth. These were offset by slow down in Wealth Management products due to risk off sentiment and Mortgages margin compression impacted by a rising interest rate environment.

Underlying RoTE increased from 11.6 per cent to 15.8 per cent.



 

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Ventures1


4Q'22
$million

4Q'211
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

3Q'22
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

FY22
$million

FY211
$million

Change3
%

Constant currency change2,3
%

Operating income

14

4

nm⁷

nm⁷

10

40

40

29

1

nm⁷

nm⁷

Retail Products

4

2

100

100

4

13

(3)

nm

nm

CCPL & other unsecured lending

10

2

nm⁷

nm⁷

6

67

67

22

1

nm⁷

nm⁷

Deposits

(6)

(1)

nm⁷

nm⁷

(2)

(200)

(200)

(9)

(4)

(125)

(125)

Other Retail Products

1

(100)

(100)

nm

nm

nm

nm

Other

5

2

150

150

6

(17)

11

4

175

175

Operating expenses

(103)

(75)

(37)

(39)

(87)

(18)

(18)

(336)

(253)

(33)

(35)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

(89)

(71)

(25)

(27)

(77)

(16)

(15)

(307)

(252)

(22)

(24)

Credit impairment

(9)

(2)

nm⁷

nm⁷

(4)

(125)

(125)

(16)

(3)

nm⁷

nm⁷

Other impairment

(24)

nm

nm

nm

nm

(24)

nm

nm

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(5)

(3)

(67)

(67)

(4)

(25)

(67)

(16)

(6)

(167)

(167)

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

(127)

(76)

(67)

(68)

(85)

(49)

(51)

(363)

(261)

(39)

(42)

Restructuring

(3)

100

100

nm

nm

(1)

(3)

67

67

Other items

nm

nm

nm

nm

20

(100)

(100)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

(127)

(79)

(61)

(62)

(85)

(49)

(51)

(364)

(244)

(49)

(52)

Total assets

2,451

1,098

123

132

1,574

56

57

2,451

1,098

123

132

Of which: loans and advances to customers4

702

88

nm⁷

nm⁷

480

46

45

702

88

nm⁷

nm⁷

Total liabilities

1,658

766

116

116

981

69

66

1,658

766

116

116

Of which: customer accounts4

1,548

689

125

125

886

75

72

1,548

689

125

125

Risk-weighted assets

1,358

761

78

nm⁷

1,158

17

nm⁷

1,358

761

78

nm⁷

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)5

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)5

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

Cost-to-income ratio (%)6

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm7

nm⁷

nm⁷

nm⁷

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated

2 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

3 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

4 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

5 Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

6 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

7 Not meaningful

Segment overview

As part of the ongoing execution of its refreshed strategy, the Group has expanded and reorganised its reporting structure with the creation of a third client segment, Ventures, effective on 1 January 2022. Ventures is a consolidation of SC Ventures and its related entities as well as the Group's two majority-owned digital banks, Mox in Hong Kong and Trust Bank in Singapore.

SC Ventures is the platform and catalyst for the Group to promote innovation, invest in disruptive financial technology and explore alternative business models.

Mox, a cloud-native, mobile-only digital bank, was launched in Hong Kong as a joint venture with HKT, PCCW and Ctrip in September 2020.

Trust Bank was launched in Singapore in partnership with FairPrice Group, the nation's leading grocery retailer, in September 2022.



 

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Strategic priorities

SC Ventures' focus is on building and scaling new business models - across the four themes of Online Economy & Lifestyle, SMEs & World Trade, Digital Assets and Sustainability & Inclusion. We do this by connecting ecosystems, partners and clients to create value and new sources of revenue, providing optionality for the Bank. SC Ventures is also advancing the Fintech agenda - identifying, partnering and taking minority interests through the fund in companies that provide technology capabilities, which can be integrated into the Bank and Ventures. Focus is on innovative, fast-growing, technology-focused companies which accelerate transformation in the financial industry.

Mox continues to grow the customer base and drive main bank relationships across mass and mass affluent segments in Hong Kong. Mox's vision is to build the global benchmark for digital banking. It aims to be the leading virtual bank in Hong Kong for Cards and Digital Lending and continues to further expand services, including the soon-to-launch Digital Wealth Management services.

Trust Bank is targeting continued strong growth, in particular through its deep and extensive partner ecosystem, and to establish itself as a scale player in the mass and upper mass consumer segment in Singapore.

Progress

SC Ventures marks its fifth year anniversary in 2023. Some of the key achievements include building a diverse portfolio of over 30 ventures and 20+ investments. Our ventures processed $16 billion of transactions in 2022 with a customer base of 1 million. By working with strategic partners like SBI Holdings, we will accelerate the growth of Solv, the B2B digital marketplace for micro, small and medium enterprises and connect with a wider ecosystem across multiple markets. Our Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorised, institutional grade crypto businesses, Zodia Custody and Zodia Markets, commenced onboarding clients during the year.

In 2022, Mox had a strong focus on expanding its card and digital lending services and recorded a strong performance and an engaged customer base. Mox has more than 400,000 customers, up two times year-on-year, and Mox customers had on average 3.1x products. Mox was named as the most recommended virtual bank in Hong Kong and continued to be the number one rated virtual bank app in Hong Kong on the Apple App Store.

Within five months of launch, Trust Bank scaled rapidly to over 450,000 customers, equating to around 9 per cent of the addressable market in Singapore, and making it one of the world's fastest growing digital banks. Customer engagement was strong, with almost 7 million transactions made, and more than 400,000 digital coupons redeemed through the app during this period.

Performance highlights

Underlying loss before tax of $363 million was up $102 million, driven mainly by higher expenses as we continue to invest in new and existing ventures.

Risk-weighted assets of $1.4 billion have increased $0.6 billion mainly due to continued investment in new and existing ventures and minority interests.



 

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Central & other items (segment)


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1,2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1,2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1,2
%

Operating income

(245)

104

nm7

nm7

(37)

nm7

nm7

165

570

(71)

(66)

Treasury

(175)

155

nm7

nm7

(4)

nm7

nm7

343

698

(51)

(48)

Other

(70)

(51)

(37)

(39)

(33)

(112)

nm7

(178)

(128)

(39)

(5)

Operating expenses

(253)

(85)

(198)

nm7

(190)

(33)

(23)

(779)

(617)

(26)

(61)

Operating loss before impairment losses and taxation

(498)

19

nm7

nm7

(227)

(119)

(117)

(614)

(47)

nm7

nm7

Credit impairment

(92)

(17)

nm7

nm7

(54)

(70)

(77)

(135)

(22)

nm7

nm7

Other impairment

(3)

(1)

(200)

nm7

(1)

(200)

nm7

(5)

(6)

17

Profit from associates and joint ventures

3

(1)

nm7

nm7

20

(85)

(83)

183

182

1

1

Underlying loss before taxation

(590)

nm7

nm7

(262)

(125.2)

(124)

(571)

107

nm7

nm7

Restructuring

(36)

(35)

(3)

(6)

(5)

nm7

nm7

(60)

(155)

61

62

Goodwill impairment3

(322)

(300)

(7)

(7)

nm7

nm7

(322)

(300)

(7)

(8)

Other items

20

(62)

132

132

nm7

nm7

20

(62)

132

132

Statutory loss before taxation

(928)

(397)

(134)

(150)

(267)

nm7

nm7

(933)

(410)

(128)

(167)

Total assets

281,948

281,578

3

279,178

1

(2)

281,948

281,578

3

Of which: loans and advances to customers4

41,789

24,409

71

76

35,388

18

10

41,789

24,409

71

76

Total liabilities

102,871

110,809

(7)

(6)

102,895

(1)

102,871

110,809

(7)

(6)

Of which: customer accounts4

5,846

11,982

(51)

(48)

6,517

(10)

(11)

5,846

11,982

(51)

(48)

Risk-weighted assets

49,041

56,043

(12)

nm7

50,433

(3)

nm7

49,041

56,043

(12)

nm7

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)5

(4.6)

(2.2)

(240)bps

nm7

(2.0)

(260)bps

nm7

(1.1)

0.2

(130)bps

nm7

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)5

(39.4)

(9.7)

nm7

nm7

(15.6)

nm7

nm7

(14.1)

(5.4)

(870)bps

nm7

Cost-to-income ratio (%) (excluding
UK bank levy)6

(59.6)

(8.7)

50.9

31.1

(513.5)

(453.9)

(1,006)

410.3

90.7

(319.6)

(326.1)

1   Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2   Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3   Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

4   Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

5   Change is the basis points (bps) difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

6   Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

7   Not meaningful

Performance highlights

Underlying loss before tax increased to $571 million with income down 71 per cent reflecting higher interest costs and lower realisation gains within Treasury as rates increased significantly throughout the year.

Expenses increased 26 per cent with increased property costs held centrally and non-repeat of cost related cash flow hedge gains crystallised in 2021.

Increased credit impairments driven by sovereign rating downgrades have resulted in an increase in impairment provisions of $113m.



 

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Underlying performance by region


2022

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

11,213

2,606

2,353

83

16,255

Operating expenses

(6,867)

(1,669)

(1,564)

(643)

(10,743)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

4,346

937

789

(560)

5,512

Credit impairment

(790)

(120)

77

(5)

(838)

Other impairment

(47)

2

(3)

(31)

(79)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

179

(12)

167

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

3,688

819

863

(608)

4,762

Restructuring

(75)

(29)

(23)

(47)

(174)

Goodwill and Other impairment1

(308)

(14)

(322)

Other items

20

20

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

3,325

790

840

(669)

4,286

Total assets

488,399

53,086

268,960

9,477

819,922

Of which: loans and advances to customers

270,892

23,857

62,981

357,730

loans and advances to customers

257,171

21,570

31,906

310,647

loans held at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)2

13,721

2,287

31,075

47,083

Total liabilities

441,349

40,902

219,701

67,954

769,906

Of which: customer accounts3

346,832

31,860

141,537

520,229

Risk-weighted assets

150,816

40,716

50,174

3,005

244,711

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

61.2

64.0

66.5

nm4

65.5

 


2021

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

10,448

2,446

2,003

(184)

14,713

Operating expenses

(6,773)

(1,623)

(1,485)

(494)

(10,375)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

3,675

823

518

(678)

4,338

Credit impairment

(434)

34

144

(7)

(263)

Other impairment

(1)

(18)

(36)

(55)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

175

1

176

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

3,416

856

644

(720)

4,196

Restructuring

(286)

(25)

(69)

(127)

(507)

Goodwill and Other impairment1

(300)

(300)

Other items

(42)

(42)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

2,830

831

575

(889)

3,347

Total assets

483,950

57,405

277,008

9,455

827,818

Of which: loans and advances to customers

265,744

27,600

76,359

369,703

loans and advances to customers

243,861

25,177

29,430

298,468

loans held at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)2

21,883

2,423

46,929

71,235

Total liabilities

434,200

41,260

233,915

65,807

775,182

Of which: customer accounts3

355,792

34,701

151,962

542,455

Risk-weighted assets

170,381

48,852

50,283

1,717

271,233

Cost-to-income ratio (%)

64.8

66.4

74.1

nm4

69.8

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and Other impairment

2 Loans held at FVTPL includes $40,537 million (FY'21 $61,282 million) of repurchase agreements

3 Customer accounts includes $11,706 million (FY'21 $9,291 million) of FVTPL and $46,846 million (FY'21 $58,594 million) of repurchase agreements

4 Not meaningful



 

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Asia


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1, 2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change2
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

Operating income

2,707

2,356

15

23

2,984

(9)

(8)

11,213

10,448

7

12

Operating expenses

(1,735)

(1,814)

4

(2)

(1,715)

(1)

(3)

(6,867)

(6,773)

(1)

(6)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

972

542

79

93

1,269

(23)

(23)

4,346

3,675

18

23

Credit impairment

(199)

(303)

34

30

(193)

(3)

(4)

(790)

(434)

(82)

(94)

Other impairment

(12)

17

(171)

(163)

(33)

64

63

(47)

nm6

nm6

Profit from associates and joint ventures

2

(6)

133

150

20

(90)

(84)

179

175

2

3

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

763

250

nm6

nm6

1,063

(28)

(28)

3,688

3,416

8

12

Restructuring

(38)

(223)

83

80

(18)

(111)

(122.2)

(75)

(286)

74

71

Goodwill and Other impairment3

(308)

(300)

(3)

(3)

nm6

nm6

(308)

(300)

(3)

(3)

Other items

20

nm6

nm6

nm6

nm6

20

nm6

nm6

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

437

(273)

nm6

nm6

1,045

(58)

(58)

3,325

2,830

17

22

Total assets

488,399

483,950

1

5

497,193

(2)

(5)

488,399

483,950

1

5

Of which: loans and advances to customers4

270,892

265,744

2

6

258,911

5

270,892

265,744

2

6

Total liabilities

441,349

434,200

2

5

452,959

(3)

(5)

441,349

434,200

2

5

Of which: customer accounts4

346,832

355,792

(3)

334,954

4

1

346,832

355,792

(3)

Risk-weighted assets

150,816

170,381

(11)

nm6

156,553

(4)

(4)

150,816

170,381

(11)

nm6

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)5

2

1

140

nm6

3

(70)

nm6

2

2

40

nm6

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)5

11

5

610

nm6

14

(360)

nm6

12

11

140

nm6

Cost-to-income ratio (%)5

64.1

77.0

12.9

13.0

57.5

(6.6)

(7.0)

61.2

64.8

4.0

nm6

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

4 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

5 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

6 Not meaningful

Region overview

The Asia region has a long-standing and deep franchise across the markets and some of the world's fastest-growing economies. The region generates over two-thirds of the Group's income from its extensive network of 21 markets. Of these, Hong Kong and Singapore contributed the highest income, underpinned by a diversified franchise and deeply rooted presence.

The region is highly interconnected, with three distinct and potent sub-regions: Greater China, ASEAN and South Asia. Our global footprint and strong regional presence, distinctive proposition, and continued investment position us strongly to capture opportunities as they arise from the continuing opening up of China's economy, the growing connectivity of ASEAN, and the strong economic growth of India.

The region is benefiting from rising trade flows, continued strong investment, and a rising middle class, which is driving consumption growth and improving digital connectivity.

Strategic priorities

Leverage our network strength to serve the inbound and outbound cross-border trade and investment needs of our clients, particularly across high-growth corridors e.g., China-ASEAN, China-South Asia, Korea-ASEAN

Capture opportunities arising from China's opening, and accelerate growth in ASEAN and India/South Asia.

Turbocharge our Affluent and Wealth Management businesses through differentiated propositions and service.

Continue to invest and advance in technology, digital capabilities and partnerships to enhance the client experience and build scale efficiently.

Support clients' sustainable finance and transition needs and continue to strengthen our thought leadership status.

 

 


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Progress

We have continued to advance our China strategy both onshore and offshore, with steady progress in capturing affluent growth, adding new clients through digital partnerships and growing international trade and investment corridors. In 2022 the China business delivered its highest ever onshore income while also growing network income strongly, with the China-ASEAN and China-South Asia corridors being respectively up 62 per cent and 21 percent year-on-year. Progress was made in the digital retail space with new partnerships involving JD.com and WeBank.

Our two strong international financial hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, which enable us to serve the three sub-engines of economic growth in Asia, continued to be the highest income contributors in the region.  Income growth was driven by the Affluent segment and Transaction Banking, helped in part by rising interest rates, and also by Financial Markets.

Execution of our strategy in the Greater Bay Area ("GBA") continues to be on track with the establishment of a solid cross border wealth management platform and strong growth in new economy sectors and in network business.

The CPBB digital agenda continues to progress. Mox has the second largest deposit base among virtual banks in Hong Kong while Trust Bank, in partnership with Fairprice Group in Singapore, has onboarded more than 450,000 customers after five months of its launch.

Performance highlights

Underlying profit before tax of $3,688 million was up 8 per cent, primarily from higher income partly offset by higher credit impairment from charges on China Commercial Real Estate exposures and the sovereign ratings downgrade of Sri Lanka.

Underlying operating income of $11,213 million was up 7 per cent (up 12 per cent on a constant currency), mainly driven by a strong Financial Markets performance and an expansion in the net interest margin benefiting Cash Management and Retail

Deposits. This was partially offset by lower Lending and Wealth Management income as market conditions reduced transaction volumes, as well as the impact of COVID-19 restrictions impacting in our key markets, Hong Kong and China.

Loans and advances to customers were up 2 per cent (up 6 per cent on a constant currency), Customer accounts were down 3 per cent (flat on a constant currency) since 31 December 2021.

Risk-weighted assets (RWA) were down $19 billion since 31 December 2021 as we continue to focus on RWA optimisation.



 

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Africa & Middle East


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1, ,2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1, ,2
%

Operating income

663

539

23

42

652

2

5

2,606

2,446

7

14

Operating expenses

(438)

(407)

(8)

(22)

(423)

(4)

(6)

(1,669)

(1,623)

(3)

(9)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

225

132

70

103

229

(2)

4

937

823

14

25

Credit impairment

(151)

27

nm⁵

nm⁵

(68)

(122)

(150)

(120)

34

nm⁵

nm⁵

Other impairment

1

nm⁵

2

(50)

(50)

2

(1)

nm

nm

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

75

159

(53)

(39)

163

(54)

(47)

819

856

(4)

4

Restructuring

(21)

(15)

(40)

(47)

(1)

nm⁵

nm⁵

(29)

(25)

(16)

(21)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

54

144

(63)

(49)

162

(67)

(60)

790

831

(5)

3

Total assets

53,086

57,405

(8)

(1)

54,724

(3)

(2)

53,086

57,405

(8)

(1)

Of which: loans and advances to customers3

23,857

27,600

(14)

(9)

24,705

(3)

(3)

23,857

27,600

(14)

(9)

Total liabilities

40,902

41,260

(1)

5

41,116

(1)

40,902

41,260

(1)

5

Of which: customer accounts3

31,860

34,701

(8)

(3)

31,697

1

31,860

34,701

(8)

(3)

Risk-weighted assets

40,716

48,852

(17)

nm⁵

42,746

(5)

(4.7)

40,716

48,852

(17)

nm⁵

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)4

1

1

(60)

nm⁵

2

(80)

nm⁵

2

2

10

nm⁵

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)4

4

7

(260.0)

nm⁵

8

(380)

nm⁵

10

9

80

nm⁵

Cost-to-income ratio (%)4

66.1

75.5

9.4

10.7

64.9

(1.2)

(0.5)

64.0

66.4

2.4

3.0

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

4 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

5 Not meaningful

Region overview

We have a deep-rooted heritage in Africa and Middle East (AME), of which the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana are the largest by income.

A rich history, deep client relationships and a unique footprint in the region, as well as across centres in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, enable us to seamlessly support our clients. AME is an important element of global trade and investment corridors and we are well placed to facilitate these flows.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets are expected to outpace global growth on the back of oil price recovery, higher government spend and bilateral trade negotiations. The macro-economic risk remains elevated in Pakistan and some markets in Africa due to a high level of sovereign debt and FX liquidity challenges. Overall, AME's medium and long-term attractiveness remains compelling and intact, and it is an important part of our global network proposition for our clients.

Strategic priorities

Provide best-in-class structuring and financing solutions and drive creation through client initiatives.

Invest to accelerate growth in differentiated international network and Affluent Client businesses.

Invest in market-leading digitisation initiatives in CPBB to protect and grow market share in core markets, continue with our transformation agenda to recalibrate our network and streamline structures.

Be an industry leader in the transition to net zero across the region.

Refocusing and simplifying our presence in AME.



 

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Progress

We have strengthened our footprint with the approval for a banking licence in Egypt.

We have once again led the AME bond and Sukuk markets in 2022, taking the top spot in the AME league tables and ranking #1 in MENA G3 issuance for the fifth year in a row. Our commitment to ESG across Debt Capital Markets (DCM) helped us almost double our issuance ESG volumes and brought the year's most innovative deals to market.

On Sustainable Finance we have brought new ideas to the market, and supported our clients with closing market firsts and landmark transactions that are creating a strong reputation for us among clients.

We have successfully launched end-to-end digital onboarding in Pakistan with embedded eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer), allowing clients to seamlessly open accounts from the SC Mobile App. We have also expanded our agent banking proposition to five countries, helping to drive financial inclusion by offering multiple touchpoints for clients to transact.

We have expanded digital wealth management solutions in Kenya and UAE. Our micro-investment solution in Kenya has attracted 85 per cent new to wealth clients, while in UAE, clients have access to online Trade FX and online Equities.

Broad-based growth in income across products, with Financial Markets at the highest level since 2015.

Continuing cost discipline has allowed investments to continue through the cycle. Cost to Income Ratio lower at 64 per cent (vs. 66 per cent in '21) and Revenue / Headcount has grown 11 percent vs FY'21.

Performance highlights

Underlying working profit of $937 million (up 25 per cent on constant currency basis) was driven by higher income and disciplined cost management. Underlying profit before tax of $819 million (up 4 per cent on constant currency basis) despite higher loan impairment that is primarily related to provisions for sovereign downgrades in Ghana & Pakistan.

Underlying operating income of $2,606 million was up 7 per cent (up 14 per cent constant currency) driven by growth in Transaction Banking, Financial Markets and Retail. Income was up 9 per cent (up 15 per cent constant currency) in Middle East, North Africa, & Pakistan and up 3 per cent (up 13 per cent constant currency) in Africa.

Risk-weighted assets (RWA) were 17 per cent lower than December 2021, despite the impact of sovereign downgrades, due to continuing RWA optimisation activities and de-risking in markets with elevated macro-economic risk.

Loans and advances to customers were down 14 per cent (9 per cent down on constant currency basis) and customer accounts were down 8 per cent (3 per cent down on constant currency basis) since 31 December 2021.

 



 

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Europe & Americas


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1, ,2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

Operating income

276

496

(44)

(44)

632

(56)

(57)

2,353

2,003

17

21

Operating expenses

(419)

(410)

(2)

(9)

(374)

(12)

(12)

(1,564)

(1,485)

(5)

(9)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

(143)

86

nm⁵

nm⁵

258

(155)

(156)

789

518

52

51

Credit impairment

14

71

(80)

(81)

34

(59)

(62)

77

144

(47)

(46)

Other impairment

(5)

(11)

55

58

1

nm⁵

nm⁵

(3)

(18)

83

83

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

(134)

146

(192)

(190)

293

(146)

(147)

863

644

34

33

Restructuring

(15)

(22)

32

30

(2)

nm⁵

nm⁵

(23)

(69)

67

66

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

(149)

124

nm⁵

nm⁵

291

(151)

(151)

840

575

46

45

Total assets

268,960

277,008

(3)

(3)

303,617

(11)

(12)

268,960

277,008

(3)

(3)

Of which: loans and advances to customers3

62,981

76,359

(18)

(18)

69,995

(10)

(11)

62,981

76,359

(18)

(18)

Total liabilities

219,701

233,915

(6)

(5)

249,771

(12)

(13)

219,701

233,915

(6)

(5)

Of which: customer accounts3

141,537

151,962

(7)

(6)

145,315

(3)

(4)

141,537

151,962

(7)

(6)

Risk-weighted assets

50,174

50,283

nm

50,779

(1)

(1.6)

50,174

50,283

nm

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)4

(1)

1

(220)

nm⁵

2

(340)

nm⁵

2

1

40

nm⁵

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)4

(5.4)

5.9

(1,130.0)

nm⁵

12.1

(1,750.0)

nm⁵

8.9

6.8

210.0

nm⁵

Cost-to-income ratio (%)4

151.8

82.7

(69.1)

(74.0)

59.2

(92.6)

(95.6)

66.5

74.1

7.6

6.7

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

4 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

5 Not meaningful

Region overview

The Group supports clients in the region through hubs in London, Frankfurt and New York, as well as a presence in several other markets in Europe and Americas. Our expertise in Asia, Africa and the Middle East allows us to offer our clients in the region unique network and product capabilities.

The region generates significant income for the Group's Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking business. Clients based in Europe and Americas make up around one-third of the Group's CCIB income, with three-quarters of client income booked in the network generating above-average returns.

In addition to being a key origination centre for CCIB, the region offers local, on-the-ground expertise and solutions to help internationally minded clients grow across Europe and Americas. The region is home to the Group's two biggest payment clearing centres and the largest trading floor with more than 90 per cent of the region's income originating from Financial Markets and Transaction Banking products.

Our European CPBB business focuses on serving clients with links to our footprint markets.

Strategic priorities

Leverage our network capabilities to connect new and existing Corporate and Financial Institutions clients in the west to the fastest-growing and highest-potential economies across our footprint.

Supercharge our Financial Institutions (FI) Franchise.

Grow the business we capture from inbound trade flows from our east to west corridors.

Further develop our sustainable finance product offering and risk management capabilities.

Enhance capital efficiency, maintain strong risk oversight, and further improve the quality of our funding base.

Expand assets under management in CPBB and continue to strengthen the franchise.

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Progress

Strong growth of 20 per cent in global cross-border network business with Europe & Americas CCIB clients across key footprint markets.

FI segment growth of 25 per cent, now accounting for 56 per cent of the CCIB business for European & Americas clients.

Expanded Financial Markets Product offering in our German subsidiary to enable more inbound trade flow.

Material growth in income from sustainable finance products and expansion of our sustainable product offering.

Significant increase in high-quality liabilities diversifying the region's funding base.

CPBB cost saving initiatives executed, with strong progress made in refocusing the Private Banking segment towards Ultra High Net Worth clients together with the successful migration of CPBB clients from London to the Jersey booking centre.

Performance highlights

Underlying profit before tax of $863 million improved 34 per cent, driven by higher income and lower impairments. Positive income to cost jaws of 12 per cent.

Underlying operating income of $2,353 million was up 17 per cent due to a strong performance from Financial Markets Macro products, and improvement in cash deposit volumes and margins across CCIB and CPBB.

Expenses increased by 5 per cent or 9 per cent on a constant currency basis largely due to the increased Investment spend and performance-related pay.

Central & other items (region)


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

3Q'22
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change²
%

Constant currency change1,, 2
%

Operating income

91

(61)

nm⁴

nm⁴

50

82

84

83

(184)

145

142

Operating expenses

(225)

(58)

nm⁴

nm⁴

(147)

(53)

(53)

(643)

(494)

(30)

(78)

Operating loss before impairment losses and taxation

(134)

(119)

(13)

(68)

(97)

(38)

(40)

(560)

(678)

17

Credit impairment

(8)

2

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm

nm

(5)

(7)

29

38

Other impairment

(29)

(1)

nm⁴

nm⁴

(2)

nm⁴

nm⁴

(31)

(36)

14

14

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(4)

2

nm⁴

nm⁴

(4)

(25)

(12)

1

nm

nm

Underlying loss before taxation

(175)

(116)

(51)

(118)

(103)

(70)

(69)

(608)

(720)

16

(1)

Restructuring

(30)

(25)

(20)

(25)

(4)

nm⁴

nm⁴

(47)

(127)

63

63

Goodwill and Other impairment

(14)

nm

nm

nm

nm

(14)

nm⁴

nm⁴

Other items

(62)

100

100.0

nm

nm

(42)

100.0

100.0

Statutory loss before taxation

(219)

(203)

(8)

(37)

(107)

(105)

(100)

(669)

(889)

25

13

Total assets

9,477

9,455

1

8,901

6

5

9,477

9,455

1

Total liabilities

67,954

65,807

3

3

70,586

(4)

(4)

67,954

65,807

3

3

Risk-weighted assets

3,005

1,717

75

nm⁴

2,215

36

35.7

3,005

1,717

75

nm⁴

Underlying return on risk-weighted assets (%)3

nm⁴

62

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm

Underlying return on tangible equity (%)3

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

Cost-to-income ratio (%) (excluding bank levy)3

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

nm⁴

1 Comparisons presented on the basis of the current period's transactional currency rate, ensuring like-for-like currency rates between the two periods

2 Variance is better/(worse) other than risk-weighted assets, assets and liabilities which is increase/(decrease)

3 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

4 Not meaningful

Performance highlights

loss decreased by $112 million to $608 million due to a 30 per cent increase in expenses. Income increased 145 per cent, while impairments reduced by 16 percent

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Underlying performance by key market


2022

Hong Kong
$million

Korea
$million

China3
$million

Taiwan
$million

Singapore
$million

India
$million

Indonesia
$million

UAE
$million

UK
$million

US
$million

Operating income

3,715

1,143

1,155

475

1,915

1,227

214

629

1,023

1,029

Operating expenses

(2,022)

(731)

(841)

(335)

(1,081)

(763)

(183)

(368)

(742)

(602)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

1,693

412

314

140

834

464

31

261

281

427

Credit impairment

(579)

(55)

(200)

(15)

84

(31)

4

81

35

13

Other impairment

(38)

(1)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1)

35

Profit from associates and joint ventures

179

Underlying profit before taxation

1,076

356

290

124

916

432

35

342

351

440

Total assets employed

171,086

68,903

39,508

21,919

97,914

30,412

5,237

19,624

187,832

67,019

Of which: loans and advances to customers1

85,359

49,264

15,652

11,283

59,872

15,025

2,403

7,913

39,356

19,951

Total liabilities employed

165,499

58,992

33,124

20,216

104,318

23,210

4,257

16,256

140,160

64,825

Of which: customer accounts1

138,713

43,620

24,347

18,509

79,409

15,199

2,924

12,710

104,482

28,424

Cost to income ratio (%)

54.4

64.0

72.8

70.5

56.4

62.2

85.5

58.5

72.5

58.5

 


2021

Hong Kong
$million

Korea
$million

China3
$million

Taiwan
$million

Singapore
$million

India
$million

Indonesia2
$million

UAE
$million

UK
$million

US
$million

Operating income

3,440

1,102

1,087

493

1,608

1,282

213

546

895

818

Operating expenses

(2,008)

(772)

(765)

(362)

(1,054)

(744)

(180)

(362)

(721)

(533)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

1,432

330

322

131

554

538

33

184

174

285

Credit impairment

(251)

(14)

(49)

(4)

88

(23)

(3)

58

58

27

Other impairment3

2

(1)

1

96

Profit from associates and joint ventures

175

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation3

1,181

318

448

127

641

516

30

242

328

312

Total assets employed

177,460

67,311

37,908

23,349

94,881

28,416

4,837

19,224

193,807

68,148

Of which: loans and advances to customers1

89,063

45,323

18,014

12,363

56,454

14,991

2,257

8,937

52,878

19,375

Total liabilities employed

166,727

58,406

35,637

21,790

93,884

20,509

3,769

13,922

149,064

70,648

Of which: customer accounts1

141,256

47,867

27,618

20,281

75,154

14,730

2,622

11,466

105,490

37,407

Cost to income ratio (%)

58.4

70.1

70.4

73.4

65.5

58.0

84.5

66.3

80.6

65.2

1 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

2  Indonesia performance has been presented including Nexus for current year and prior year

3 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

 



 

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4Q'22

Hong Kong
$million

Korea
$million

China3
$million

Taiwan
$million

Singapore
$million

India
$million

Indonesia
$million

UAE
$million

UK
$million

US
$million

Operating income

959

243

241

118

494

254

56

165

(25)

231

Operating expenses

(497)

(183)

(214)

(80)

(290)

(202)

(51)

(102)

(203)

(160)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

462

60

27

38

204

52

5

63

(228)

71

Credit impairment

(127)

(27)

(48)

(6)

(6)

(19)

(1)

11

(7)

Other impairment

(1)

(1)

1

2

1

12

2

Profit from associates and joint ventures

3

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

335

32

(19)

32

199

35

5

63

(205)

66

Total assets employed

171,086

68,903

39,508

21,919

97,914

30,412

5,237

19,624

187,832

67,019

Of which: loans and advances to customers1

85,359

49,264

15,652

11,283

59,872

15,025

2,403

7,913

39,356

19,951

Total liabilities employed

165,499

58,992

33,124

20,216

104,318

23,210

4,257

16,256

140,160

64,825

Of which: customer accounts1

138,713

43,620

24,347

18,509

79,409

15,199

2,924

12,710

104,482

28,424

Cost to income ratio (%)

51.8

75.3

88.8

67.8

58.7

79.5

91.1

61.8

(812.0)

69.3

 


4Q'21

Hong Kong
$million

Korea
$million

China3
$million

Taiwan
$million

Singapore
$million

India
$million

Indonesia2
$million

UAE
$million

UK
$million

US
$million

Operating income

750

252

247

110

355

277

53

126

221

215

Operating expenses

(531)

(212)

(217)

(98)

(267)

(210)

(43)

(93)

(218)

(127)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

219

40

30

12

88

67

10

33

3

88

Credit impairment

(205)

(7)

(21)

(5)

(2)

(22)

4

29

22

10

Other impairment3

16

2

1

44

Profit from associates and joint ventures

(6)

1

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation3

30

35

3

7

86

46

14

62

70

98

Total assets employed

177,460

67,311

37,908

23,349

94,881

28,416

4,837

19,224

193,807

68,148

Of which: loans and advances to customers1

89,063

45,323

18,014

12,363

56,454

14,991

2,257

8,937

52,878

19,375

Total liabilities employed

166,727

58,406

35,637

21,790

93,884

20,509

3,769

13,922

149,064

70,648

Of which: customer accounts1

141,256

47,867

27,618

20,281

75,154

14,730

2,622

11,466

105,490

37,407

Cost to income ratio (%)

70.8

84.1

87.9

89.1

75.2

75.8

81.1

73.8

98.6

59.1

1 Loans and advances to customers and customer accounts includes FVTPL and repurchase agreements

2  Indonesia performance has been presented including Nexus for current year and prior year

3 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment



 

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Quarterly underlying operating income by product


4Q'22
$million

3Q'22
$million

2Q'22
$million

1Q'22
$million

4Q'21¹
$million

3Q'21¹
$million

2Q'21¹
$million

1Q'21¹
$million

Transaction Banking

1,268

1,082

835

740

730

734

709

713

Trade & Working capital

322

344

343

362

348

389

363

347

Cash Management

946

738

492

378

382

345

346

366

Financial Markets

1,092

1,540

1,373

1,723

1,012

1,311

1,268

1,308

Macro Trading

624

734

664

940

433

540

571

672

Credit Markets

422

440

374

460

361

516

484

429

Credit Trading

153

156

87

110

60

144

102

131

Financing Solutions & Issuance

269

284

287

350

301

372

382

298

Structured Finance

96

116

102

94

104

159

128

100

Financing & Securities Services

83

195

198

144

97

97

86

107

DVA

(133)

55

35

85

17

(1)

(1)

Lending & Portfolio Management

114

166

136

146

184

214

188

173

Wealth Management

359

455

458

530

466

559

554

646

Retail Products

1,155

1,109

955

849

835

828

846

849

CCPL & other unsecured lending

297

301

313

305

316

316

320

320

Deposits

808

625

363

248

213

205

209

233

Mortgage & Auto

12

141

235

247

261

260

268

247

Other Retail Products

38

42

44

49

45

47

49

49

Treasury

(170)

(4)

205

317

155

149

137

257

Other

(81)

(30)

(36)

(31)

(52)

(30)

(13)

(17)

Total underlying operating income

3,737

4,318

3,926

4,274

3,330

3,765

3,689

3,929

1 Following a reorganisation of certain clients, there has been a reclassification of balances across products. Prior period has been restated

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Earnings per ordinary share


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

FY22
$million

FY21
$million

Change
%

Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to equity holders

(264)

(382)

31

1,078

nm¹

2,902

2,313

25

Non-controlling interest

36

20

78

9

nm¹

46

2

nm¹

Dividend payable on preference shares and AT1 classified as equity

(62)

(95)

35

(123)

50

(401)

(410)

2

Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders

(291)

(457)

36

964

nm¹

2,547

1,905

34










Items normalised:









Provision for regulatory matters

62

nm ¹

nm ¹

62

nm ¹

Restructuring

104

285

(64)

25

nm¹

174

507

(66)

Goodwill and Other impairment3

322

300

7

nm ¹

322

300

7

Net (gains) / losses on sale of Businesses

(20)

nm ¹

nm ¹

(20)

* (20)

Tax on normalised items

(3)

(65)

95

(13)

77

(24)

(87)

72

Underlying profit/(loss)3

112

125

(10)

976

(89)

2,999

2,667

12










Basic - Weighted average number of shares (millions)

2,890

3,062

nm¹

2,949

nm¹

2,966

3,108

nm¹

Diluted - Weighted average number of shares (millions)

2,945

3,097

nm¹

3,011

nm¹

3,023

3,154

nm¹










Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)²

(10.1)

(14.9)

4.8

32.7

(42.8)

85.9

61.3

24.6

Diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)²

(9.9)

(14.8)

4.9

32.0

(41.9)

84.3

60.4

23.9

Underlying basic earnings per ordinary share (cents) 2, 3

3.9

4.1

(0.2)

33.1

(29.2)

101.1

85.8

15.3

Underlying diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)2, 3

3.8

4.0

(0.2)

32.4

(28.6)

99.2

84.6

14.6

1 Not meaningful

2 Change is the percentage points difference between the two periods rather than the percentage change

3 Other Impairment includes $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from other impairment within Underlying profit.



 

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Return on Tangible Equity


4Q'22
$million

4Q'21
$million

Change
%

3Q'22
$million

Change
%

FY'22
$million

FY'21
$million

Change
%

Average parent company Shareholders' Equity

43,145

46,338

(7)

43,592

(1)

44,237

46,383

(5)

Less Preference share premium

(1,494)

(1,494)

(1,494)

(1,494)

(1,494)

Less Average intangible assets

(5,695)

(5,409)

(5)

(5,529)

(3)

(5,557)

(5,218)

(6)

Average Ordinary Shareholders' Tangible Equity

35,956

39,435

(9)

36,569

(2)

37,186

39,671

(6)










Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to equity holders

(264)

(382)

31

1,078

nm¹

2,902

2,313

25

Non-controlling interests

36

20

78

9

nm¹

46

2

nm¹

Dividend payable on preference shares and AT1 classified as equity

(62)

(95)

34

(123)

49

(401)

(410)

2

Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders

(291)

(457)

36

964

nm¹

2,547

1,905

34










Items normalised:









Provision for regulatory matters

62

nm ¹

nm ¹

62

nm ¹

Restructuring

104

285

(64)

25

nm¹

174

507

(66)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

nm ¹

nm ¹

nm ¹

Goodwill and other impairment2

322

300

7

nm ¹

322

300

7

Net gain on sale of businesses

(20)

nm ¹

nm ¹

(20)

(20)

Ventures FVOCI unrealised gains/(losses) net of tax

21

nm ¹

(49)

nm ¹

(36)

38

nm ¹

Tax on normalised items

(3)

(65)

95

(13)

77

(24)

(87)

72

Underlying profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders2

133

125

7

927

(86)

2,963

2,705

10










Underlying Return on Tangible Equity2

1.5%

1.3%

20bps

10.1%

-860bps

8.0%

6.8%

120bps

Statutory Return on Tangible Equity

(3.2)%

(4.6)%

140bps

10.5%

-1370bps

6.8%

4.8%

200bps

1 Not meaningful

2 Other Impairment includes $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit.

Net Tangible Asset Value per Share


31.12.22
$million

31.12.21
$million

Change
%

30.09.22
$million

Change
%

Parent company shareholders equity

43,162

46,011

(6)

43,127

Less Preference share premium

(1,494)

(1,494)

(1,494)

Less Intangible assets

(5,869)

(5,471)

(7)

(5,520)

(6)

Net shareholders tangible equity

35,799

39,046

(8)

36,113

(1)







Ordinary shares in issue, excluding own shares (millions)

2,867

3,057

(6)

2,905

(1)

Net Tangible Asset Value per share (cents)1

1,249

1,277

(28)

1,243

6

1 Change is cents difference between the two periods rather than percentage change

 


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Underlying versus statutory results reconciliations

Reconciliations between underlying and statutory results are set out in the tables below:

Operating income by client segment


2022

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items (segment)
$million

Total
$million

Underlying operating income

10,045

6,016

29

165

16,255

Restructuring

Other items

-

-

-

20

20

Statutory operating income

10,086

6,016

29

187

16,318

 


2021 (Restated)¹

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional
Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items (segment)
$million

Total
$million

Underlying operating income

8,407

5,735

1

570

14,713

Restructuring

9

-

-

(41)

(32)

Other items

-

-

20

-

20

Statutory operating income

8,416

5,735

21

529

14,701

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated.

Operating income by region


2022

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Underlying operating income

11,213

2,606

2,353

83

16,255

Restructuring

Other items

20

-

-

-

20

Statutory operating income

11,256

2,608

2,352

102

16,318

 


2021

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Underlying operating income

10,448

2,446

2,003

(184)

14,713

Restructuring

30

3

(30)

(35)

(32)

Other items

-

-

-

20

20

Statutory operating income

10,478

2,449

1,973

(199)

14,701

 



 

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Profit before taxation (PBT)


2022

Underlying
$million

Regulatory fine
$million

Restructuring
$million

Net gain on businesses
disposed of/
held for sale
$million

Goodwill
and other impairment1
$million

Statutory
$million

Operating income

16,255

-

43

20

-

16,318

Operating expenses

(10,743)

-

(170)

-

-

(10,913)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

5,512

-

(127)

20

-

5,405

Credit impairment

Other impairment

Profit from associates and joint ventures

167

-

(11)

-

-

156

Profit/(loss) before taxation

4,762

-

(174)

20

(322)

4,286

 


2021

Underlying
$million

Regulatory fine
$million

Restructuring
$million

Net gain on businesses
disposed of/
held for sale
$million

Goodwill
and other impairment1
$million

Statutory
$million

Operating income

14,713

-

(32)

20

-

14,701

Operating expenses

(10,375)

(62)

(487)

-

-

(10,924)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

4,338

(62)

(519)

20

-

3,777

Credit impairment

(263)

-

9

-

-

(254)

Other impairment

(55)

-

(17)

-

(300)

(372)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

176

-

20

-

-

196

Profit/(loss) before taxation

4,196

(62)

(507)

20

(300)

3,347

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

Profit before taxation (PBT) by client segment


2022

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items (segment)
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

10,045

6,016

29

165

16,255

External

8,899

4,989

29

2,338

16,255

Inter-segment

1,146

1,027

-

(2,173)

-

Operating expenses

(5,480)

(4,148)

(336)

(779)

(10,743)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

4,565

1,868

(307)

(614)

5,512

Credit impairment

Other impairment

Profit from associates and joint ventures

-

-

(16)

183

167

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

4,100

1,596

(363)

(571)

4,762

Restructuring

Goodwill and other impairment1

Other items

-

-

-

20

20

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

4,050

1,533

(364)

(933)

4,286

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment



 

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Underlying versus statutory results reconciliations continued


2021 (Restated)1

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional
Banking
$million

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central &
other items (segment)
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

8,407

5,735

1

570

14,713

External

7,952

5,375

1

1,385

14,713

Inter-segment

455

360

-

(815)

-

Operating expenses

(5,278)

(4,227)

(253)

(617)

(10,375)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

3,129

1,508

(252)

(47)

4,338

Credit impairment

44

(282)

(3)

(22)

(263)

Other impairment

(49)

-

-

(6)

(55)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

-

-

(6)

182

176

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

3,124

1,226

(261)

107

4,196

Restructuring

(114)

(235)

(3)

(155)

(507)

Goodwill and other impairment2

-

-

-

(300)

(300)

Other items

-

-

20

(62)

(42)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

3,010

991

(244)

(410)

3,347

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated.

2 Goodwill and other impairment include impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment.

Profit before taxation (PBT) by region


2022

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

11,213

2,606

2,353

83

16,255

Operating expenses

(6,867)

(1,669)

(1,564)

(643)

(10,743)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

4,346

937

789

(560)

5,512

Credit impairment

Other impairment

Profit from associates and joint ventures

179

-

-

(12)

167

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation

3,688

819

863

(608)

4,762

Restructuring

Goodwill and other impairment1

Other items

20

-

-

-

20

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

3,325

790

840

(669)

4,286

 


2021

Asia
$million

 Africa &
Middle East
$million

Europe &
Americas
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Total
$million

Operating income

10,448

2,446

2,003

(184)

14,713

Operating expenses

(6,773)

(1,623)

(1,485)

(494)

(10,375)

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses and taxation

3,675

823

518

(678)

4,338

Credit impairment

(434)

34

144

(7)

(263)

Other impairment1

-

(1)

(18)

(36)

(55)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

175

-

-

1

176

Underlying profit/(loss) before taxation1

3,416

856

644

(720)

4,196

Restructuring

(286)

(25)

(69)

(127)

(507)

Goodwill and other impairment1

(300)

-

-

-

(300)

Other items

-

-

-

(42)

(42)

Statutory profit/(loss) before taxation

2,830

831

575

(889)

3,347

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

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Return on tangible equity (RoTE)


2022
$million

2021
$million

Average parent company Shareholders' Equity

44,237

46,383

Less Preference share premium

(1,494)

Less Average intangible assets

(5,557)

(5,218)

Average Ordinary Shareholders' Tangible Equity

37,186

39,671

Profit for the period attributable to equity holders

2,902

2,313

Non-controlling interests

46

2

Dividend payable on preference shares and AT1 classified as equity

(401)

(410)

Profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders

2,547

1,905

Items normalised:



Provision for regulatory matters

62

Restructuring

507

Goodwill and other impairment¹

300

Net gains on sale of businesses

(20)

Ventures FVOCI unrealised (gains)/losses net of tax

38

Tax on normalised items

(24)

(87)

Underlying profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders1

2,963

2,705

Underlying return on Tangible Equity1

8.0%

6.8%

Statutory return on Tangible Equity

6.8%

4.8%

1 Other impairment includes $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment.

 

 


2022

Corporate, Commercial& Institutional Banking
%

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
%

Ventures
%

Central &
other Items (Segment)
%

Total
%

Underlying RoTE

13.7

15.8

nm1

(14.0)

8.0

Regulatory fine

Restructuring

Of which: Income

Of which: Expenses

Of which: Credit impairment

Of which: Other impairment

Of which: Profit from associates and joint ventures

Net gain on businesses disposed/held for sale

Goodwill and other impairment2

Ventures FVOCI Unrealised gains net of taxes

Tax on normalised items

0.1

0.2

0.3

(0.1)

0.1

Statutory RoTE

13.6

15.2

nm1

(19.2)

6.8

1  Not meaningful

2.  Other impairment includes $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai)

 

 


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2021 (Restated)¹

Corporate, Commercial& Institutional
Banking
%

Consumer,
Private &
Business
Banking
%

Ventures
%

Central &
other Items (Segment)
%

Total
%

Underlying RoTE2

9.6

11.6

nm3

(5.4)

6.8

Regulatory fine

-

-

-

(0.8)

(0.2)

Restructuring






Of which: Income

-

-

-

(0.6)

(0.1)

Of which: Expenses

(0.6)

(3.0)

(45.2)

(1.2)

(1.2)

Of which: Credit impairment

-

-

-

-

-

Of which: Other impairment

0.1

-

-

(0.6)

-

Of which: Profit from associates and joint ventures

-

-

-

0.3

0.1

Net loss on businesses disposed/held for sale

-

-

 nm3

-

0.1

Goodwill and other impairment2

-

-

-

(4.1)

(0.8)

Ventures FVOCI Unrealised gains/(losses) net of taxes

-

-

nm3

-

(0.1)

Tax on normalised items

0.2

0.8

(59.7)

-

0.2

Statutory RoTE

9.3

9.4

nm3

(12.3)

4.8

1  Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment in 2022. Prior periods have been restated

2. The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

3 Not meaningful

Net charge-off ratio

 

2022


2021

Credit impairment (charge)/
release for the year/period
$million

Net average exposure
$million

Net
charge-off
ratio
%

Credit impairment (charge)/
release for the year/period
$million

Net average exposure
$million

Net
charge-off
ratio
%

Stage 1

5

317,962

0.00%


1

319,860

0.00%

Stage 2


(65)

17,896

0.36%

Stage 3

(423)

3,022

14.00%


(194)

3,740

5.19%

Total exposure

(743)

334,470

0.22%


(258)

341,496

0.08%

Earnings per ordinary share (EPS)


2022

Underlying
$ million

Provision for regulatory matters
$ million

Restructuring
$ million

Net loss
on sale of businesses
$ million

Goodwill
& other impairment1
$ million

Tax on normalised items
$ million

Statutory
$ million

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders

2,999

-

(174)

20

(322)

24

2,547

Basic - Weighted average number of shares (millions)

2,966






2,966

Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)

101.1






85.9

 


2021

Underlying
$ million

Provision for regulatory matters
$ million

Restructuring
$ million

Net loss
on sale of businesses
$ million

Goodwill
& other impairment1
$ million

Tax on normalised items
$ million

Statutory
$ million

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders

2,667

(62)

(507)

20

(300)

87

1,905

Basic - Weighted average number of shares (millions)

3,108






3,108

Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)

85.8






61.3

1 Goodwill and other impairment include $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit to Goodwill and other impairment

 


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Risk overview

Resilience despite adverse macroeconomic environment and volatile global markets

The macroeconomic environment was challenging throughout the year for a number of markets in which the Group operates. February 2022 saw Russia's invasion of Ukraine, impacting financial markets, commodity prices and supply chains. We had very limited direct exposure to either country, and we proactively managed risks that we faced through indirect exposure, and second order impacts, such as increased energy and food prices or disrupted gas supplies for our clients and customers, the impact from sanctions on asset values and investments some of our clients have in Russia. We also managed the increase in traded risks following increased volatility in other markets, especially credit and commodities. Regular stress tests were performed during 2022 to assess the impact of the war across the Group's portfolio.

In China, growth forecasts were revised downwards as it followed its 'zero-COVID' stance, exacerbating global supply chain bottlenecks. Pressures in China's commercial real estate industry remain with the timing of recovery still uncertain amidst recent government measures to support the sector. In the United States, the Federal Reserve announced consecutive interest rate hikes to counter inflationary pressures and hinted at more tapered rate rises in 2023. This poses challenges to some emerging markets, as their currencies weaken relative to the strength of the US dollar, by rising commodity prices, stagflation and tighter liquidity.

The impact from the war, tightening of global financing conditions and idiosyncratic domestic political and policy issues, have placed pressure on sovereign credit ratings during 2022. Within the Group's footprint, Sri Lanka and Ghana embarked on sovereign debt restructuring operations, while Pakistan has been adversely impacted by flooding and continues to face external financing risks in light of large external payments coming due, while FX reserves have declined. The Country Risk Early Warning System (CREWS) is the principal process for tracking a deterioration in risk indicators and has worked effectively during the year. CREWS is a triage system which categorises countries based on a combined assessment of the likelihood of a downgrade and the financial impact of a potential downgrade. Markets in the highest risk category are subject to enhanced monitoring of qualitative and quantitative risk triggers' and we have exposure management strategies in place for the highest risk markets.

We continue to scan the horizon for topical and emerging risks and collaborate with internal and external partners to mitigate risks as they are identified. Further details on how we manage topical and emerging risks can be found in the full annual report.

Asset quality has been maintained, though we remain vigilant in the face of volatile global markets. We continue to demonstrate resilience as evidenced by strong capital and liquidity metrics. Non-financial risks areas such as Fraud, Data Management, Information and Cyber Security, Third Party, Technology, People and Change Management remain heightened. We continue to enhance our operational resilience and defences against these risks through vigorous enhancement programmes. We remain vigilant of sovereign risks and challenges in the property sector in China and we continue to closely monitor and manage these across the Group.

For our Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB) business, we have identified vulnerable sovereigns with triggers and have an action plan for exposure management based on such triggers. We have closely monitored our clients that may face difficulties on account of increasing interest rate, foreign exchange movements, commodity volatility or increase in price of essential goods. Stress tests and portfolio reviews are also done to identify vulnerable exposures. These exposures are then tracked through our well-established Early Alert monitoring process. Actions which may be required if geo-political risks occur are also tracked so that the Group could act quickly if these events do occur.


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For our Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB) business, the key focus in 2022 was on the potential wider effects of the deteriorating economic conditions across our markets. While CPBB conducts its business mainly in local currency, the continued strength of the US dollar has an impact in our markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East and we have been monitoring the potential secondary impacts of a decline in sovereign credit quality in some of our markets. For our consumer credit portfolios, we have been monitoring the impact on customer affordability through interest rate sensitivity analysis and tracking consumer price indices across our key markets. In our Business Banking portfolios, we have been focused on the risks to our clients associated with vulnerability to commodity supply chain issues, spikes in input costs and the effect of an overall decline in global demand. For Wealth Lending, which is secured by a largely liquid collateral pool, we have been proactively managing the portfolio through the continued market volatility and monitoring for horizon risks to the collateral, such as reduced corporate earnings in the event of recession. Where appropriate, we have tightened underwriting policies and collateral acceptance criteria.

An update on our key risk priorities

2022 continued to present a challenging risk landscape, however, we faced this from an intrinsically strong position. Our risk management approach is at the heart of our business and is core to us achieving sustainable growth and performance. We have made progress on our key priorities, these being:

Strengthening the Group's risk culture and conduct: We remain committed to promoting a healthy risk culture and driving the highest standards of conduct. Both risk culture and conduct are integral components of our Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). Our ERMF sets out the guiding principles for our colleagues, enabling us to have integrated and holistic risk conversations across the Group and the three lines of defence. It underpins an enterprise level ability to identify and assess, openly discuss, and take prompt action to address existing and emerging risks. Senior management across the Group promote a healthy risk culture by rewarding risk-based thinking (including in remuneration decisions), challenging the status quo, and creating a transparent and safe environment for employees to communicate risk concerns. We strive to uphold the highest standards of conduct through delivery of conduct outcomes, acknowledging that while incidents cannot be entirely avoided, the Group has no appetite for wilful or negligent misconduct. More broadly, we are continuing to focus on strengthening first-line Conduct Risk ownership, drawing enhanced Conduct Risk insights through the development of conduct analytics as part of the new Conduct Risk management standard. Furthermore, we have uplifted the Group Conduct Risk Management approach which has been achieved through a combination of providing better tools to enable consistent Conduct Risk oversight, increased engagement with the first and second line and targeted campaigns to improve Conduct Risk awareness across the Group. As Conduct Risk may arise from anywhere in the Group at any time, conduct outcomes should always be considered when material strategic decisions are made that may impact clients, investors, shareholders, counterparties, employees, markets, competition and the environment. The Group is also working towards complying with the UK Consumer Duty requirements for in-scope clients; these requirements set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection.

Continuous enhancement of our information and cyber security (ICS) capabilities and governance: We have refreshed the Group ICS Risk Strategy by updating our ICS Target Operating Model to increase focus on accountability, risk ownership, change management and executive empowerment. Our Board is regularly engaged on our approach to managing ICS Risks and we have appointed an ICS Risk Special Advisor to the Board. We also perform table-top cyber crisis testing exercises to ensure a consistent view on how to respond to cyber incidents.

To assess the security of our ICS systems and processes, our ICS capabilities include a formal process for internal controls testing, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (an authorised simulated attack on a computer system, performed to evaluate the security of the system). We continue to deploy the Threat Scenario-led Risk Assessment which enables a more dynamic threat-led identification and management of ICS Risk by our businesses. Our ICS policies and standards are also aligned to a number of best practice global guidance, and we remain watchful on proposed new guidance.

Our ICS training programme includes annual mandatory learning and phishing readiness exercises, along with ongoing thematic campaigns which highlight the most prevalent threats and risks that colleagues face. We also deliver regular Group Board training on ICS risks. In addition to general ICS awareness, colleagues in roles identified as critical have additional training linked to their responsibilities.

 

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Managing Climate Risk: Managing the risks from climate change is a core element of our strategy and Stands. We have made good progress this year in embedding Climate Risk considerations across the impacted Principal Risk Types. By using the results from our scenario analysis, we are building a good understanding of the markets and industries where the effects of climate change will have the greatest impact. Climate Risk assessments are now considered as part of Reputational and Sustainability transaction reviews for impacted clients in high-carbon sectors, and integrated into the credit application process for approximately 70 per cent of our corporate client exposure and the physical risk identification of our CPBB mortgage portfolios in our largest markets. As part of our ongoing academic partnership with Imperial College London, we supported new climate research on the range of opportunities that exist for private investors in nature related investments and cross-sectoral implications of electrification of transport in India. Key focus areas for 2023 include establishing and clarifying the linkages between net-zero portfolio management across high transition risk sectors and the impact thereof on Credit Risk parameters, building and embedding our in-house Climate Risk models, training and education, and working with our data providers and clients. All of these support the Group's commitments made as part of Accelerating Zero.

More details can be found at sc.com/sustainability and sc.com/tcfd

Further details on our overall approach to net zero can be found at sc.com/netzero

Managing our environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk: We continue to advance risk management across the organisation in both our CCIB and CPBB client segments with end-to-end reviews of inherent risks and controls in line with our internal Environmental and Social Risk Catalogue. In keeping with our sustainable and transition finance goals, our risk management approach seeks to ensure that our Green, Sustainable and Transition Finance labels reflect the standards set out in our Green and Sustainable Product Framework, Transition Finance Framework and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Managing Financial Crime Risk: The Group is managing its financial crime risk within acceptable levels as assessed under the Group's risk assessment measures, including the Financial Crime Risk Type Framework, Risk and Control Self-Assessments and assurance reviews. However, some issues in 2022 have required re-medial actions in order to avoid an unacceptable increase in Financial Crime Risk in certain areas. Russia-related sanctions have continued to escalate and are increasingly complex in nature to operationalise. While the Group has limited direct exposure to Russia-related sanctions, we continue to monitor and respond to changing sanction requirements. The Group continues to build and maintain partnerships with industry, government and the third sector to build consensus on effective efforts to combat financial crime and the damages it causes.

More information about the Group's commitment to fighting financial crime can be found at sc.com/fightingfinancialcrime

Technology and Innovation: Our technology capabilities are delivering our strategy of being a digital driven second-line of defence function, supporting first-line driven risk management processes. We have expanded our Climate Risk reporting capabilities and integrated ESG factors to help streamline risk assessment across the client lifecycle. We have automated the model development lifecycle with a digitised model inventory and approval workflow, and have deployed a single platform to support standardised model creation, review and validation. We have continued to expand our Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance with automated workflows in Operational Risk, Business Continuity, Assurance, and BCBS 239 assessments and peer reviews. Policy documentation management has been transitioned to a new platform and a significantly improved user experience. The Group Risk assessment process has been transitioned to a Big Data technology stack that utilises data more effectively and improves assessment turnaround time. We continue to build more intelligence into our self-service and case management tooling. The ASK Compliance platform serves as a single portal, where the first line of defence and our employees get answers to simple compliance queries using self-service tools, with an enhanced user experience launched in 2022. We will prioritise integrating relevant risk use cases into the existing self-service tools in 2023. Advisor Connect which is a configurable case management framework launched in Q3 2022 provides an auditable, consolidated view of cases and serves as a knowledge repository for the advisory teams. Advisor Connect is planned to be rolled out to prioritised group and country CFCC teams in 2023.


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We continuously enhanced the country regulatory obligation management to improve the user experience. We continue to explore the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Application build through configuration and remain focused on streamlining the identification of new regulations through horizon scanning, tracking amendments to existing regulations, and automating the mapping and impact analysis to policies and processes. Surveillance platforms are continuously enhanced with supervised model-based monitoring and voice and multilingual monitoring capabilities. 

Digitalisation and technological developments remain key items on the Group's agenda as we pursue the execution of the Group's strategy. We continue to ensure that our control frameworks and risk appetite evolve accordingly to keep pace with new business developments and asset classes.

Embedding and strengthening Digital Asset Risk management capabilities: The Group recognises the increasing prevalence of digital asset activity and associated risks. At present, the Group has very limited, and immaterial, direct exposure to digital asset related activity. Any potential increase in activity or exposures will be subject to detailed review and enhanced due diligence in accordance with the Group's Digital Asset Risk Management Approach. Notwithstanding the limited exposure, as a regulated global Bank with digital asset capabilities, we continue to strengthen our Digital Asset Risk management capabilities under the ERMF, with consideration given to learnings from existing initiatives as well as external market developments.

Our risk profile and performance in 2022

The proportion of the Group's gross loans and advances to customers in stage 1 has remained stable at $295.2 billion or 93 per cent (31 December 2021: $279.2 billion or 92 per cent) reflecting our continued focus on high-quality origination. Overall stage 2 gross loans and advances to customers decreased by $3.8 billion to $13.0 billion driven by CCIB due to exposure reductions and rating upgrades in Transport, telecom and utilities sectors, $1 billion decrease in the Energy sector, offset by increase in stage 2 in China commercial real estate. Stage 3 loans decreased by $0.2 billion to $7.9 billion (31 December 2021: $8.1 billion) primarily as repayments, client upgrades and write-offs more than offset new inflows, including those relating to the sovereign ratings downgrade of Ghana and Sri Lanka and the China commercial real estate sector. The stage 3 cover ratio of 57 per cent was lower by 1 percentage point, while the cover ratio post collateral at 76 per cent increased by 1 percentage point.

In 2022, we have seen a 10 per cent decrease in Early Alerts exposure (31 December 2022: $5.0 billion, 31 December 2021: $5.5 billion), reflecting the net impact of regularisations of accounts back into non-high-risk categories, net impact of downgrades into credit grade 12 and exposure reductions partly offset by new inflows. Credit grade 12 balances decreased to $1.6 billion (31 December 2021: $1.7 billion) as the sovereign ratings downgrade of Pakistan was more than offset by downgrades into stage 3 primarily as a result of Sri Lanka and Ghana sovereign ratings downgrade. The Group remains vigilant in view of persistent challenging conditions in some markets and sectors.

The overall CPBB portfolio remains 86 per cent fully secured (31 December 2021: 86 per cent), with average residential mortgage loan-to-value (LTV) at 44.7 per cent (31 December 2021: 41.1 per cent). The portfolio has remained resilient with overall 30+ days past due across our programme lending segments at 0.58 per cent, which is consistent with pre-pandemic credit performance.

The percentage of investment-grade corporate exposure has also increased to 76 per cent compared with 69 per cent from 31 December 2021, reflecting the increase in reverse repurchase agreements held to collect and some increase in exposures to investment grade clients. Exposure to our top 20 corporate clients as a percentage of Tier 1 capital has increased to 65 per cent (31 December 2021: 61 per cent), driven by increased exposure to investment grade clients.


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Key indicators


2022

2021

Group total business1

316.1

304.1

Stage 1 loans ($ billion)

295.2

279.2

Stage 2 loans ($ billion)

13.0

16.8

Stage 3 loans, credit-impaired ($ billion)

7.9

8.1

Stage 3 cover ratio

57%

58%

Stage 3 cover ratio (including collateral)

76%

75%

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking



Investment grade corporate net exposures as a percentage of total corporate net exposures

76%

69%

Loans and advances maturing in one year or less as a percentage of total loans and advances to customers

65%

66%

Early alert portfolio net exposures ($ billion)

5.0

5.5

Credit grade 12 balances ($ billion)

1.6

1.7

Aggregate top 20 corporate net exposures as a percentage of Tier 1 capital2

65%

61%

Collateralisation of sub-investment grade net exposures maturing in more than one year

53%

49%

Consumer, Private & Business Banking



Loan-to-value ratio of Consumer, Private & Business Banking mortgages

44.7%

41.1%

1  These numbers represent total gross loans and advances to customers

2  Excludes reverse repurchase agreements

The Group's ongoing credit impairment was a net charge of $838 million (31 December 2021: $263 million), including a $83 million charge split across CCIB and Central and other items segments relating to sovereign ratings downgrade of Pakistan into credit grade 12. The impairment charge includes $582 million in relation to China commercial real estate sector and $283 million in relation to sovereign downgrades, partly offset by releases in the management overlay relating to COVID-19.

CCIB stage 1 and 2 impairments of $148 million are driven by China commercial real estate downgrades, including a $78 million increase for China commercial real estate overlay and sovereign downgrades in Africa and the Middle East which is offset by a $102 million full release of COVID-19 overlay. Stage 3 impairment of $279 million is largely from China Commercial Real Estate downgrades, clients' rating changes due to the Sri Lanka and Ghana sovereign rating downgrade, offset by releases and repayments of a few notable clients.

CPBB charge decreased by $20 million to $262 million (31 December 2021: $282 million). Stage 1 and 2 charge increased by $121 million to $150 million (31 December 2021: $29 million). Stage 3 charge decreased by $141 million to $112 million (31 December 2021: $253 million) as markets returned to normalised flows following the expiry of the majority of COVID-19 relief schemes in 2021. In 2022, there were increased charges for Korea and Taiwan due to worsening macroeconomic forecasts, as well as China due to portfolio maturity and book growth. This was offset by a net release of $110 million (31 December 2021: $15 million) in management overlays and a $25 million release from significant increase in credit risk methodology changes and model updates largely in the Asia region. 

Ventures impairment charge increased by $13 million to $16 million (31 December 2021: $3 million) due to book growth in Mox Bank and Trust Bank Singapore.

Central and other items stage 1 and 2 impairments of $95 million were driven by the sovereign downgrades in Asia. Stage 3 impairment charge of $38 million was driven by the sovereign rating downgrade of Ghana and Sri Lanka.


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Credit impairment


2022

20211

Stage 1 & 2
$million

Stage 3
$million

Total
$million

Stage 1 & 2
$million

Stage 3
$million

Total
 $million

Ongoing business portfolio







Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

148

279

427

23

(67)

(44)

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

150

112

262

29

253

282

Ventures

13

3

16

3

-

3

Central & other items

95

38

133

23

(1)

22

Credit impairment charge/(release)

406

432

838

78

185

263

Restructuring business portfolio







Others

(2)

-

(2)

(2)

(7)

(9)

Credit impairment charge/(release)

(2)

-

(2)

(2)

(7)

(9)

Total credit impairment charge/(release)

404

432

836

76

178

254

1  Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from 1 January 2022. Prior period has been restated

The average level of total trading and non-trading Value at Risk (VaR) in 2022 was $52.5 million, 4.2 per cent lower than 2021 ($54.8 million). The actual level of total trading and non-trading VaR as at the end of the 2022 was $55.8 million, 28.6 per cent higher than 2021 ($43.4 million), due to an increase in market volatility in H2 2022, driven by a number of Central Banks increasing interest rates to curb inflation.

Our Group liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) is 147 per cent (31 December 2021: 143 per cent) with a surplus to both Risk Appetite and regulatory requirements. The Group's advances-to-deposits ratio has decreased from 59.1 per cent to 57.4 per cent, driven by a reduction of 2 per cent in our customer deposits and 5 per cent in customer loans and advances.

Our Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio is 14.0 per cent (31 December 2021: 14.1 per cent). Further details can be found in the Capital Review section.


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An update on our risk management approach

Our ERMF outlines how we manage risk across the Group, as well as at branch and subsidiary level1. It gives us the structure to manage existing risks effectively in line with our Risk Appetite, as well as allowing for holistic risk identification.

Principal and Integrated Risk Types

Principal risks are risks inherent in our strategy and business model. These are formally defined in our ERMF which provides a structure for monitoring and controlling these risks through the Board-approved Risk Appetite. We will not compromise adherence to our Risk Appetite in order to pursue revenue growth or higher returns. The table below provides an overview of the Group's principal and integrated risks and risk appetite statement. In addition to principal risks, the Group has defined a Risk Appetite Statement for Climate Risk.

Principal Risk Types

Risk Appetite Statement

Credit Risk

The Group manages its credit exposures following the principle of diversification across products, geographies, client segments and industry sectors.

Traded Risk

The Group should control its financial markets activities to ensure that Traded Risk losses do not cause material damage to the Group's franchise.

Treasury Risk

The Group should maintain sufficient capital, liquidity and funding to support its operations, and an interest rate profile ensuring that the reductions in earnings or value from movements in interest rates impacting banking book items do not cause material damage to the Group's franchise. In addition, the Group should ensure its Pension plans are adequately funded.

Operational and Technology Risk

The Group aims to control Operational and Technology Risks to ensure that operational losses (financial or reputational), including any related to conduct of business matters, do not cause material damage to the Group's franchise.

Information and Cyber Security (ICS) Risk

The Group has zero appetite for very high ICS residual risks and low appetite for high ICS residual risks which result in loss of services, data or funds. The Group will implement an effective ICS control environment and proactively identify and respond to emerging ICS threats in order to limit ICS incidents impacting the Group's franchise.

Compliance Risk

The Group has no appetite for breaches in laws and regulations related to regulatory non-compliance; recognising that while incidents are unwanted, they cannot be entirely avoided.

Financial Crime Risk

The Group has no appetite for breaches in laws and regulations related to financial crime, recognising that while incidents are unwanted, they cannot be entirely avoided.

Model Risk

The Group has no appetite for material adverse implications arising from misuse of models or errors in the development or implementation of models, while accepting model uncertainty.

Reputational and Sustainability Risk

The Group aims to protect the franchise from material damage to its reputation by ensuring that any business activity is satisfactorily assessed and managed by the appropriate level of management and governance oversight. This includes a potential failure to uphold responsible business conduct or lapses in our commitment to do no significant environmental and social harm.

 

Integrated Risk Types

Risk Appetite Statement

Climate Risk

The Group aims to measure and manage financial and non-financial risks from climate change, and reduce emissions related to our own activities and those related to the financing of clients, in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Digital Asset Risk

This Integrated Risk Type is currently supported by Risk Appetite metrics embedded within relevant Principal Risk Types.

Third-Party Risk

This Integrated Risk Type is currently supported by Risk Appetite metrics embedded within relevant Principal Risk Types.

1  The Group's Risk Management Framework and System of Internal Control applies only to wholly controlled subsidiaries of the Group, and not to Associates, Joint Ventures or Structured Entities of the Group.

 



 

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Topical and Emerging Risks

Topical Risks refer to themes that may have emerged but are still evolving rapidly and unpredictably, while Emerging Risks refer to unpredictable and uncontrollable outcomes from certain events which may have the potential to adversely impact our business.

As part of our continuous risk identification process, we have updated the Group's Topical and Emerging Risks (TERs) from those disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report. We summarise these below, outlining the risk trend changes since the end of 2021, and the mitigating actions we are taking based on our current knowledge and assumptions. This reflects the latest internal assessment as performed by senior management.

The TER list is not exhaustive and there may be additional risks which could have an adverse effect on the Group. Our mitigation approach for these risks may not eliminate them but shows the Group's awareness and attempt to reduce or manage the risk. As certain risks develop and materialise over time, management will take appropriate steps to mitigate the risk based on its impact on the Group.

The key changes to the TERs since the 2021 Annual Report are as follows.

We have added two new TERs: "High inflation and US dollar strength" and "Global economic downturn risk". This reflects that continued inflation and consequent rate hikes will impact global growth, with a chance of global recession in 2023.

"Energy security" has been broadened to "Energy security and shifting political alliances" to reflect those practicalities around energy security, that may reshape some political relationships, with a shift in power towards exporters.

"Supply chain dislocations" has been renamed as "Extended supply chain issues and key material shortages" due to continuing supply shortages and restrictions of some exports, the impact of Russia-Ukraine war and China-US rivalry, and the push for sustainable alternative supply chains.

"Social unrest" and "Adapting to endemic COVID-19 and a K-shaped recovery" are no longer presented as independent TERs; rather they are now considered as drivers for other overarching themes.

Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Considerations

There is interconnectedness between risks due to the importance of US dollar financing conditions for global markets, and the global or concentrated nature of key supply chains for energy, food, semi-conductors and rare metals. The Group is exposed directly through investments, or indirectly through its clients to these risks. While the main risk impacts are financial, other ramifications may exist, for example, reputational, compliance or operational considerations.

High inflation and US dollar strength

Inflation is now a global concern and a top policy issue in many countries which are experiencing the highest inflation levels in decades. Prices have surged due to a combination of customer demand and supply shortages.

The Federal Reserve's sustained fight against US inflation has led to US dollar appreciation against many other global currencies. This increases global import costs and debt servicing costs on US dollar denominated debt. There have been widespread price corrections for some asset classes. Some markets, especially emerging markets, have limited options to defend their currencies without causing other detrimental effects.

The operating environment is likely to be testing for the Non Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) sector; segments within it could find it challenging to manage liquidity, credit, refinancing and market risk. The Archegos collapse of 2021 and the liability-driven investments volatility are the most notable recent examples. There are heightened expectations from major regulators with regard to the management of NBFI risks.

Price inflation for essential goods, such as food and fuel has prompted a cost-of-living crisis across both developed and emerging markets in which the Group operates. This has sparked social unrest in some countries, with a heightened risk in emerging markets which experience disproportionate effects. However, the impact is felt across a wider bracket, including the vast global middle class, which raises the threat of instability, even in traditionally less volatile countries.

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Global economic downturn risk

Continued tightening of monetary policy to combat inflation in developed markets has contributed to the possibility of a global recession in 2023. Higher rates could increase debt distress levels across both developed and emerging economies.

Global growth slowed to 3.4 per cent in 2022, with the outlook for 2023 growth remaining muted at 2.9 per cent. Although China's reopening could lead to a faster than expected recovery, supply chain bottlenecks remain and severe COVID-19 outbreaks could lead to a reversal. Geopolitical escalation could also limit the speed of recovery, and supply chain restrictions may lead to deglobalisation and less efficient international trade.

The Group is exposed to downturns in China, such as observed turbulence in the property development sector.

Expanding array of global tensions

The Russia-Ukraine war has catalysed a fundamental shift in power dynamics with a demarcation of underlying political alliances. Pressure is mounting on Russia, which may lead to increasingly desperate military and political actions.

Relations between China and other developed markets, particularly in the West, remain fragile, with sanctions being imposed by both sides. Increasing technological restrictions and potential escalations in relation to Taiwan's sovereignty are among a number of flashpoints. Economic geopolitical actions could also escalate distrust, decoupling, and increase inefficient production, potentially generating further inflationary pressures.

Election wins for extremist parties in a number of countries are adding to increased vulnerability and volatility - especially as economics is becoming subservient to politics. Volatility in traditionally stable economies could cause further disruption.

Rivalry between the United States and China may have structural, operational and strategic impacts on business models for companies that straddle both.

Emerging markets sovereign risk

Emerging markets have been squeezed by escalating oil and food prices, high interest rates and the legacy of COVID-19 on key industries such as tourism.

Distress has already been observed across several of the Group's footprint markets, including defaults in Sri Lanka and Ghana, political instability in Pakistan, high inflation in Turkey, and issues across Africa, particularly economies that are sensitive to fuel prices.

For some countries with fragile governance frameworks, there is a heightened risk of failure to manage social demands, which might culminate in increased political vulnerability. Furthermore, food and energy security challenges have the potential to drive other social impacts.

Tightening of financial conditions in developed markets has also led to local currency depreciations against the US dollar, increasing debt servicing costs, and potentially restricting debt re-financing. Foreign Exchange reserves have already been heightened depleted in some markets, and local monetary policy may undermine already weak growth.

Extended supply chain issues and key material shortages

Demand and supply imbalances in global supply chains have become persistent as they are increasingly structural in nature. The main dislocations are linked to conflict and political restrictions on trade or investment. Repercussions range from companies that are a party in the particular supply chain, to end consumers and sovereigns.

Concentrated impacts to specific key industries such as semi-conductors can have contagion effects. Political wrangling over technological supremacy further increases the risk of market disruption and a retreat from globalisation. Potential targeted restrictions on semiconductors could lead to complete restructuring of global supply chains, impacting most sectors.



 

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This could lead to a shift in supply chains for the future, with increased contingency costs and production potentially moving closer to consumers. This is further compounded by increased scrutiny around the environmental and social impacts of supply chains.

Energy security and shifting political alliances

The Russia-Ukraine war has exacerbated an already strained energy supply model in developed markets, spurring a rapid pivot away from traditional supply lines. This came amid already increased tensions between nations as negotiating power shifted towards energy exporters.

Rising energy prices and potential supply shortfalls may cause a rise in social unrest, especially in countries where there is high dependence on energy imports.

In the wake of the conflict, a trade-off between pragmatism and environmentalism has materialised, with significant divergence as some countries have embraced the renewables opportunity while others have reversed, with rollbacks of green policies observed in some markets. Policymakers must balance supply and price pressures with climate goals, with a heightened risk of short term crises diverting attention and resources away from longer term required climate action.

Rising material costs will also impact renewable energy development, potentially slowing the transition. The Group's plans for sustainable finance business growth could be achieved at a slower than expected pace.

How these risks are mitigated/next steps

We conduct thematic stress tests and portfolio reviews at a Group, country, and business level to assess the impact of extreme but plausible events and manage the portfolio accordingly.

Vulnerable sectors are regularly reviewed and exposures to these sectors are managed as part of Credit Risk reviews.

Sovereign ratings, exposures, outlooks and country risk limits are regularly monitored, and mitigating actions taken as required.

Exposures that may result in material credit impairment and increased risk-weighted assets are closely monitored and managed.

We utilise Credit Risk mitigation techniques including credit insurance and collateral.

We track the participation of our footprint countries in G20's Common Framework Agreement and Debt Service Suspension Initiative for Debt Treatments and the associated exposure.

We remains vigilant in monitoring geopolitical relationships. Increased scrutiny is applied when onboarding clients in sensitive industries and in ensuring compliance with sanctions.

Environmental and Social Considerations

ESG stakeholder expectations

Environmental targets are becoming embedded in global business models, with increased pressure to set ambitious sustainability goals or apply more restrictions on financing to sensitive sectors.

There is also an increase in stakeholder expectations around fair and balanced disclosures, including marketing campaigns. Scrutiny around greenwashing has accelerated with various regulatory developments, such as the Financial Conduct Authority's consultation on anti-greenwashing rules.

There is fragmentation in the pace and scale of adoption and regulation around the world, which adds complexity in managing a global business. Fragmentation in ESG taxonomies may also lead to unintended consequences, including misallocation of capital, political and litigation risks.



 

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Human rights concerns are increasing in focus with scope expanding beyond direct abuses to cover other areas such as data management, technological advancement, and supply chains.

There are risks if the Group is required to adapt to new fragmented regulations quickly, as well as meeting publicly stated sustainability goals and helping clients transition.

How these risks are mitigated/next steps

Increased scrutiny is applied to environmental and social standards when providing services to clients.

We monitor regulatory developments in relation to sustainable finance and ESG risk management and provide feedback on consultations bilaterally and through industry groups on emerging topics.

We focus on minimising our environmental impact and embedding our values through our Position Statements for sensitive sectors and a list of prohibited activities that the Group will not finance.

We are integrating the management of greenwashing risks into our Reputational and Sustainability Risk Type Framework, policies and standards. Green, Sustainable and Transition Finance labels for products, clients and transactions reflect the standards set out in our Green and Sustainable Product Framework, Transition Finance Framework and TCFD reporting. We regularly review these frameworks and annually obtain external verification on the Sustainable Finance asset pool.

The Group is committed to respecting universal human rights and we assess our clients and suppliers against various international principles, as well as through our social safeguards and supplier charter. More details can be found in our Modern Slavery Statement and Human Rights Position Statement.

Detailed portfolio reviews and stress tests are conducted to test resilience to climate-related risks, in line with applicable regulatory requirements.

Work is under way to embed Climate Risk considerations across all relevant Principal Risk Types. This includes stress testing/scenario analysis, integration of client Climate Risk assessments within the Credit process, building an internal modelling capability and linkages with our net zero targets to understand the financial risks and opportunities from climate change.

Technological Considerations

Data and Digital

Regulatory requirements and client expectations relating to data management and quality, including data protection and privacy, data sovereignty, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ethical use of data are increasing. Regulation is also becoming more fragmented and complex, requiring more resources to ensure ongoing compliance.

Geopolitical tensions have added impetus to data sovereignty legislation, sometimes extraterritorial in nature. There can also be conflicting guidance within the same jurisdiction. There is heightened focus on economic sanctions and financial crime controls, reinforcing the need for robust control frameworks.

Data protection risks are increasingly driven by highly organised and sophisticated threat actors, with developments such as ransomware available as a service.

Data is becoming more concentrated in the hands of governments and big private companies, with relatively few providers of new technologies such as cloud services. Some third parties are reluctant to disclose AI model details, citing intellectual property, which increases model risk.

A balance between resilience and agility is required, as new technologies are onboarded while existing systems are maintained. Clear ownership, frameworks and oversight of new technologies is also required.



 

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How these risks are mitigated/next steps

We monitor regulatory developments in relation to all aspects of data management, taking into account country specific requirements. We take a holistic view across data risks to facilitate an efficient and comprehensive risk control environment.

We have established a Data Management and Privacy Operations team to assist with compliance with data management regulations. This includes a dedicated AI governance forum which includes review of third party solutions.

We have an inflight programme of work to drive compliance to BCBS 239 requirements on effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting.

We continue to deliver new controls and capabilities to increase our ability to identify, detect, protect and respond to ICS threats.

New business structures, channels and competition

Failure to harness new technologies and new business models would place banks at a competitive disadvantage. However, these innovations require specialist skills, present new vectors for threats to materialise and require robust risk assessment accordingly. Differing access to new developments will also cause divergence and inequality to grow across countries and social groups.

Digital assets are gaining adoption and linked business models continue to increase in prominence. These present material opportunities for businesses and consumers, as well as potential risks as the space evolves, as evidenced by the collapse of Futures Exchange (FTX) and other recent events, further exacerbating digital asset market volatility.

Increasing use of partnerships and alliances increases exposure to third-party risk. There is also risk of inadequate risk assessments of new and unfamiliar activities.

How these risks are mitigated/next steps

We monitor emerging trends, opportunities and risk developments in technology that may have implications for the banking sector.

Enhanced digital capabilities have been rolled out in CPBB, particularly around onboarding, sales, and marketing.

A Digital Asset Risk Management Approach and policy has been implemented. This is regularly updated in response to evolving digital assets market activity.

Strategic partnerships and alliances are being set up with Fintechs to enhance our competitiveness.

People Considerations

Talent pool of the future

The expectations of the workforce, especially skilled workers, are significantly shifting. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated changes on how people work, connect and collaborate, with expectations on flexible working now a given. The focus is increasingly on 'what' work people do and 'how' they get to deliver it, which are becoming differentiators in the war for future skills. There is greater desire to seek meaning and personal fulfilment at work that is aligned to individual purpose.

These trends are even more distinct among Millennials and Gen Zs who make up an increasing proportion of the global talent pool, and as digital natives also possess the attributes and skills we seek to pursue our strategy. 

With attrition increasing year on year, to sustainably attract, grow and retain talent, we must continue to invest in and further strengthen our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), through both firm-wide interventions as well as targeted action.



 

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How these risks are mitigated/next steps

Our culture and EVP work is designed to address the emerging expectations of the diverse talent we seek. The quarterly Brand and Culture Dashboard monitors our D&I Index and colleagues' perceptions of our EVP and whether we are living our Valued Behaviours. Local Management teams discuss the dashboard to identify actions, supported by a central library of interventions from across the Group.

Our Future Workplace Now programme, which formalises hybrid working where suitable, has been rolled out across 43 markets, and 78 per cent of colleagues in these markets are now on flexi-working arrangements. We continue to monitor for potential people risks, and mitigating actions include hybrid learning festivals, watercooler moments toolkits, a social connections platform and people leader guidance.

We are undertaking a multi-year journey of developing future-skills by creating a culture of continuous learning, to balance between 'building' and 'inducting' skills. We are deploying technology that democratises access to learning content and developmental experiences.

To address our talent pool's increased expectations of us being purpose-led, we have published our Stands which guide our strategy.

 


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Credit quality by client segment

Amortised cost

2022

Banks
$million


Customers


Undrawn commitments
$million

Financial Guarantees
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer, Private & Business Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central & other items
$million

Customer Total
$million

Stage 1

39,149


126,261

129,134

691

39,133

295,219


162,958

56,683

- Strong

27,941


89,567

124,734

685

39,133

254,119


148,303

39,612

- Satisfactory

11,208


36,694

4,400

6

-

41,100


14,655

17,071

Stage 2

337


11,355

1,670

18

-

13,043


5,582

3,062

- Strong

148


2,068

1,215

10

-

3,293


1,449

522

- Satisfactory

119


7,783

146

4

-

7,933


3,454

2,134

- Higher risk

70


1,504

309

4

-

1,817


679

406

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

5


109

148

4

-

261


-

-

- More than 30 days past due

6


23

310

4

-

337


-

-

Stage 3, credit-impaired financial assets

59


6,143

1,453

1

248

7,845


128

665

Gross balance¹

39,545


143,759

132,257

710

39,381

316,107


168,668

60,410

Stage 1

(9)


(143)

(406)

(10)

-

(559)


(41)

(11)

- Strong

(3)


(43)

(332)

(10)

-

(385)


(28)

(3)

- Satisfactory

(6)


(100)

(74)

-

-

(174)


(13)

(8)

Stage 2

(3)


(323)

(120)

(1)

-

(444)


(53)

(28)

- Strong

-


(30)

(62)

(1)

-

(93)


(6)

-

- Satisfactory

(2)


(159)

(17)

-

-

(176)


(42)

(15)

- Higher risk

(1)


(134)

(41)

-

-

(175)


(5)

(13)

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

-


(2)

(17)

-

-

(19)


-

-

- More than 30 days past due

-


(1)

(41)

-

-

(42)


-

-

Stage 3, credit-impaired financial assets

(14)


(3,662)

(776)

(1)

(18)

(4,457)


-

(147)

Total credit impairment

(26)


(4,128)

(1,302)

(12)

(18)

(5,460)


(94)

(186)

Net carrying value

39,519


139,631

130,955

698

39,363

310,647




Stage 1

0.0%


0.1%

0.3%

1.4%

0.0%

0.2%


0.0%

0.0%

- Strong

0.0%


0.0%

0.3%

1.5%

0.0%

0.2%


0.0%

0.0%

- Satisfactory

0.1%


0.3%

1.7%

0.0%

0.0%

0.4%


0.1%

0.0%

Stage 2

0.9%


2.8%

7.2%

5.6%

0.0%

3.4%


0.9%

0.9%

- Strong

0.0%


1.5%

5.1%

10.0%

0.0%

2.8%


0.4%

0.0%

- Satisfactory

1.7%


2.0%

11.6%

0.0%

0.0%

2.2%


1.2%

0.7%

- Higher risk

1.4%


8.9%

13.3%

0.0%

0.0%

9.6%


0.7%

3.2%

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

0.0%


1.8%

11.5%

0.0%

0.0%

7.3%


0.0%

0.0%

- More than 30 days past due

0.0%


4.3%

13.2%

0.0%

0.0%

12.5%


0.0%

0.0%

Stage 3, credit-impaired financial assets (S3)

23.7%


59.6%

53.4%

100.0%

7.3%

56.8%


0.0%

22.1%

Cover ratio

0.1%


2.9%

1.0%

1.7%

0.0%

1.7%


0.1%

0.3%

Fair value through profit or loss











Performing

24,930


44,461

28

-

2,557

47,046


-

-

- Strong

21,451


36,454

27

-

2,409

38,890


-

-

- Satisfactory

3,479


8,007

1

-

148

8,156


-

-

- Higher risk

-


-

-

-

-

-


-

-

Defaulted (CG13-14)

-


37

-

-

-

37


-

-

Gross balance (FVTPL)2

24,930


44,498

28

-

2,557

47,083


-

-

Net carrying value (incl FVTPL)

64,449


184,129

130,983

698

41,920

357,730


-

-

1 Loans and advances includes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending of $24,498 million under Customers and of $978 million under Banks, held at amortised cost

2 Loans and advances includes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending of $40,537 million under Customers and of $23,954 million under Banks, held at fair value through profit or loss

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Amortised cost

2021 (Restated)1

Banks
$million


Customers


Undrawn commitments
$million

Financial Guarantees
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer, Private & Business Banking1
$million

Ventures1
$million

Central &
other items
$million

Customer Total
$million

Stage 1

43,776


122,368

134,289

82

22,439

279,178


149,530

54,923

- Strong

30,813


77,826

129,486

82

22,333

229,727


132,274

37,418

- Satisfactory

12,963


44,542

4,803

-

106

49,451


17,256

17,505

Stage 2

580


14,818

1,912

9

110

16,849


8,993

2,813

- Strong

126


2,366

1,253

-

-

3,619


2,786

714

- Satisfactory

105


11,180

308

-

-

11,488


5,235

1,546

- Higher risk

349


1,272

351

9

110

1,742


972

553

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

-


77

308

-

-

385


-

-

- More than 30 days past due

-


49

351

9

-

409


-

-

Stage 3, credit-impaired
financial assets

54


6,520

1,575

-

-

8,095


-

799

Gross balance2

44,410


143,706

137,776

91

22,549

304,122


158,523

58,535

Stage 1

(12)


(103)

(369)

(1)

-

(473)


(42)

(15)

- Strong

(4)


(58)

(282)

(1)

-

(341)


(23)

(5)

- Satisfactory

(8)


(45)

(87)

-

-

(132)


(19)

(10)

Stage 2

(4)


(341)

(181)

(2)

-

(524)


(60)

(22)

- Strong

(2)


(62)

(104)

-

-

(166)


(6)

(1)

- Satisfactory

(2)


(179)

(32)

-

-

(211)


(46)

(9)

- Higher risk

-


(100)

(45)

(2)

-

(147)


(8)

(12)

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

-


(2)

(32)

-

-

(34)


-

-

- More than 30 days past due

-


(3)

(45)

(2)

-

(50)


-

-

Stage 3, credit-impaired financial assets

(11)


(3,861)

(796)

-

-

(4,657)


-

(207)

Total credit impairment

(27)


(4,305)

(1,346)

(3)

-

(5,654)


(102)

(244)

Net carrying value

44,383


139,401

136,430

88

22,549

298,468




Stage 1

0.0%


0.1%

0.3%

1.2%

0.0%

0.2%


0.0%

0.0%

- Strong

0.0%


0.1%

0.2%

1.2%

0.0%

0.1%


0.0%

0.0%

- Satisfactory

0.1%


0.1%

1.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.3%


0.1%

0.1%

Stage 2

0.7%


2.3%

9.5%

22.2%

0.0%

3.1%


0.7%

0.8%

- Strong

1.6%


2.6%

8.3%

0.0%

0.0%

4.6%


0.2%

0.1%

- Satisfactory

1.9%


1.6%

10.4%

0.0%

0.0%

1.8%


0.9%

0.6%

- Higher risk

0.0%


7.9%

12.8%

22.2%

0.0%

8.4%


0.8%

2.2%

Of which (stage 2):











- Less than 30 days past due

0.0%


2.6%

10.4%

0.0%

0.0%

8.8%


0.0%

0.0%

- More than 30 days past due

0.0%


6.1%

12.8%

22.2%

0.0%

12.2%


0.0%

0.0%

Stage 3, credit-impaired
financial assets (S3)

20.4%


59.2%

50.5%

0.0%

0.0%

57.5%


0.0%

25.9%

Cover ratio

0.1%


3.0%

1.0%

3.3%

0.0%

1.9%


0.1%

0.4%

Fair value through profit or loss











Performing

22,574


69,356

67

-

1,774

71,197


-

-

- Strong

20,132


53,756

67

-

1,772

55,595


-

-

- Satisfactory

2,442


15,600

-

-

2

15,602


-

-

- Higher risk

-


-

-

-

-

-


-

-

Defaulted (CG13-14)

-


38

-

-

-

38


-

-

Gross balance (FVTPL)3

22,574


69,394

67

-

1,774

71,235


-

-

Net carrying value (incl FVTPL)

66,957


208,795

136,497

88

24,323

369,703


-

-

1   Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from January 2022. Prior period has been restated

2   Loans and advances includes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending of $7,331 million under Customers and of $1,079 million under Banks, held at amortised cost

3   Loans and advances includes reverse repurchase agreements and other similar secured lending of $61,282 million under Customers and of $18,727 million under Banks, held at fair value through profit or loss

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Credit impairment charge


2022


2021 (Restated)1

Stage 1 & 2
$million

Stage 3
$million

Total
$million

Stage 1 & 2
$million

Stage 3
$million

Total
$million

Ongoing business portfolio








Corporate, Commercial &
Institutional Banking


23

(67)

(44)

Consumer, Private & Business Banking1


29

253

282

Ventures1


3

-

3

Central & other items

95

38

133


23

(1)

22

Credit impairment charge

406

432

838


78

185

263






Restructuring business portfolio





Others

(2)

-

(2)


(2)

(7)

(9)

Credit impairment charge

(2)

-

(2)


(2)

(7)

(9)

Total credit impairment charge

404

432

836


76

178

254

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from 1 January 2022. Prior period has been restated

COVID-19 relief measures

Segment1/Product

Total


Asia


Africa & Middle East

Outstanding
$million

% of
portfolio2

Outstanding
$million

% of
portfolio2

Outstanding
$million

% of
portfolio2

Credit card & Personal loans

14

0.1%


14

0.1%


-

-

Mortgages & Auto

0.1%


0.1%


Business Banking

133

1.3%


133

1.4%


-

-

Total Consumer, Private & Business Banking at 31 December 2022

237

0.2%


237

0.2%


-

-

Total Consumer, Private & Business Banking at 31 December 2021

1,182

0.9%


1,029

0.9%


153

3.1%

1  Outstanding relief balance for Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking are less than $100 million (31 December 2021: $1,195 million) and nil (31 December 2021: nil) for Ventures³

2 Percentage of portfolio represents the outstanding amount as a percentage of the gross loans and advances to customers by product and segment



 

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Vulnerable Sectors

Maximum exposure

Amortised Cost

2022

Maximum
on Balance Sheet Exposure (net of credit impairment)
$million

Collateral
$million

Net On Balance Sheet Exposure
$million

Undrawn Commitments (net of credit impairment)
$million

Financial Guarantees (net of credit impairment)
$million

Net Off Balance Sheet Exposure
$million

Total On & Off Balance Sheet Net Exposure
$million

Industry:








Aviation¹

3,072

1,597

1,475

1,762

632

2,394

3,869

Commodity Traders

7,571

341

7,230

2,578

6,095

8,673

15,903

Metals & Mining

4,754

321

4,433

3,425

852

4,277

8,710

Construction

2,909

552

2,357

2,762

5,969

8,731

11,088

Commercial real estate

15,916

7,205

8,711

6,258

224

6,482

15,193

Hotels & Tourism

1,741

919

822

1,346

138

1,484

2,306

Oil & Gas

6,643

806

5,837

7,630

7,158

14,788

20,625

Total

42,606

11,741

30,865

25,761

21,068

46,829

77,694

Total Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

139,631

35,229

104,402

95,272

51,662

146,934

251,336

Total Group

350,166

141,715

208,451

168,574

60,224

228,798

437,249

 

Amortised Cost

2021

Maximum
On Balance Sheet Exposure (net of credit impairment)
$million

Collateral
$million

Net On Balance Sheet Exposure
$million

Undrawn Commitments (net of credit impairment)
$million

Financial Guarantees (net of credit impairment)
$million

Net Off Balance Sheet Exposure
$million

Total On & Off Balance Sheet Net Exposure $million

Industry:








Aviation¹

3,458

2,033

1,425

1,914

431

2,345

3,770

Commodity Traders

8,732

262

8,470

2,434

6,832

9,266

17,736

Metals & Mining

3,616

450

3,166

3,387

637

4,024

7,190

Construction

3,053

544

2,509

2,374

5,860

8,234

10,743

Commercial real estate

19,847

7,290

12,557

7,192

291

7,483

20,040

Hotels & Tourism

2,390

789

1,601

1,363

121

1,484

3,085

Oil & Gas

6,826

1,029

5,797

8,842

6,013

14,855

20,652

Total

47,922

12,397

35,525

27,506

20,185

47,691

83,216

Total Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

139,401

26,294

113,107

96,406

49,666

146,072

259,179

Total Group

342,851

138,564

204,287

158,421

58,291

216,712

420,999

1 In addition to the aviation sector loan exposures, the Group owns $3.2 billion (31 December 2021: $3.1 billion) of aircraft under operating leases. Refer to Operating lease assets



 

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Risk review continued

Loans and advances by stage

Amortised Cost

2022

Stage 1


Stage 2


Stage 3


Total

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Industry:
















Aviation

2,377

(1)

2,376


573

-

573


155

(32)

123


3,105

(33)

3,072

Commodity Traders

7,187

(6)

7,181


138

(2)

136


689

(435)

254


8,014

(443)

7,571

Metals & Mining

4,184

(1)

4,183


475

(4)

471


257

(157)

100


4,916

(162)

4,754

Construction

2,424

(2)

2,422


407

(5)

402


497

(412)

85


3,328

(419)

2,909

Commercial real estate

12,393

(43)

12,350


3,217

(195)

3,022


1,305

(761)

544


16,915

(999)

15,916

Hotels & Tourism

1,448

(2)

1,446


108

(1)

107


206

(18)

188


1,762

(21)

1,741

Oil & Gas

5,468

(4)

5,464


708

(6)

702


919

(442)

477


7,095

(452)

6,643

Total

35,481

(59)

35,422


5,626

(213)

5,413


4,028

(2,257)

1,771


45,135

(2,529)

42,606

Total Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

126,261

(143)

126,118


11,355

(323)

11,032


6,143

(3,662)

2,481


143,759

(4,128)

139,631

Total Group

334,368

(568)

333,800


13,380

(447)

12,933


7,904

(4,471)

3,433


355,652

(5,486)

350,166

 

Amortised Cost

2021

Stage 1


Stage 2


Stage 3


Total

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Gross Balance
$million

Total Credit Impair-ment
$million

Net Carrying Amount
$million

Industry:
















Aviation

1,120

-

1,120


2,174

(11)

2,163


239

(64)

175


3,533

(75)

3,458

Commodity Traders

8,482

(4)

8,478


195

(5)

190


713

(649)

64


9,390

(658)

8,732

Metals & Mining

3,083

(1)

3,082


450

(17)

433


219

(118)

101


3,752

(136)

3,616

Construction

2,279

(3)

2,276


505

(19)

487


916

(626)

290


3,701

(647)

3,053

Commercial real estate

17,680

(43)

17,637


1,787

(75)

1,712


833

(335)

498


20,300

(453)

19,847

Hotels & Tourism

1,562

(1)

1,561


722

(9)

713


182

(66)

116


2,466

(76)

2,390

Oil & Gas

4,999

(5)

4,994


1,595

(34)

1,561


486

(215)

271


7,080

(254)

6,826

Total

39,205

(57)

39,148


7,428

(170)

7,259


3,588

(2,073)

1,515


50,222

(2,299)

47,922

Total Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

122,368

(103)

122,265


14,818

(341)

14,477


6,520

(3,861)

2,659


143,706

(4,305)

139,401

Total Group

322,954

(485)

322,469


17,429

(528)

16,901


8,149

(4,668)

3,481


348,532

(5,681)

342,851

 

 


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Capital review

Capital ratios


31.12.22

30.09.22

Change4

30.06.22

Change4

31.12.21

Change4

CET1

14.0%

13.7%

0.3

13.9%

0.1

14.1%

(0.1)

Tier 1 capital

16.6%

16.2%

0.4

15.9%

0.7

16.6%

Total capital

21.7%

21.2%

0.5

21.0%

0.7

21.3%

0.4

Capital base1 (audited)


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change4
%

30.06.22
$million

Change4
%

31.12.21
$million

Change4
%

CET1 capital instruments and reserves








Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts

5,436

5,441

5,472

(1)

5,528

(2)

Of which: share premium accounts

3,989

3,989

3,989

3,989

Retained earnings2

25,154

25,435

(1)

26,266

(4)

24,968

1

Accumulated other comprehensive income (and other reserves)

8,165

7,617

7

8,837

(8)

11,805

(31)

Non-controlling interests (amount allowed in consolidated CET1)

189

208

(9)

188

1

201

(6)

Independently audited year-end profits

2,988

3,214

(7)

2,092

43

2,346

27

Foreseeable dividends

(648)

(509)

(27)

(303)

(114)

(493)

(31)

CET1 capital before regulatory adjustments

41,284

41,406

42,552

(3)

44,355

(7)

CET1 regulatory adjustments






Additional value adjustments (prudential valuation adjustments)

(854)

(826)

(3)

(766)

(11)

(665)

(28)

Intangible assets (net of related tax liability)

(5,802)

(5,458)

(6)

(5,468)

(6)

(4,392)

(32)

Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability (excludes those arising from temporary differences)

(76)

(106)

28

(120)

37

(150)

49

Fair value reserves related to net losses on cash flow hedges

564

682

(17)

475

19

34

1,559

Deduction of amounts resulting from the calculation of excess expected loss

(684)

(663)

(3)

(702)

3

(580)

(18)

Net gains on liabilities at fair value resulting from changes in own credit risk

63

(106)

159

(100)

163

15

320

Defined-benefit pension fund assets

(116)

(124)

6

(184)

37

(159)

27

Fair value gains arising from the institution's own credit risk related to derivative liabilities

(90)

(214)

58

(165)

45

(60)

(50)

Exposure amounts which could qualify for risk weighting of 1250%

(103)

(76)

(36)

(138)

25

(36)

(186)

Other regulatory adjustments to CET1 capital 3

(29)

(11)

(164)

(11)

(164)

Total regulatory adjustments to CET1

(7,127)

(6,902)

(3)

(7,179)

1

(5,993)

(19)

CET1 capital

34,157

34,504

(1)

35,373

(3)

38,362

(11)

Additional Tier 1 capital (AT1) instruments

6,504

6,505

5,264

24

6,811

(5)

AT1 regulatory adjustments

(20)

(20)

(20)

(20)

Tier 1 capital

40,641

40,989

(1)

40,617

45,153

(10)







Tier 2 capital instruments

12,540

12,532

13,050

(4)

12,521

Tier 2 regulatory adjustments

(30)

(30)

(30)

(30)

Tier 2 capital

12,510

12,502

13,020

(4)

12,491

Total capital

53,151

53,491

(1)

53,637

(1)

57,644

(8)

Total risk-weighted assets (unaudited)

244,711

252,293

(3)

255,082

(4)

271,233

(10)

1 Capital base is prepared on the regulatory scope of consolidation

2 Retained earnings includes IFRS 9 capital relief (transitional) of $106 million

3 Other regulatory adjustments to CET1 capital includes Insufficient coverage for non-performing exposures of $(29) million

4 Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods

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Capital review continued

Movement in total capital (audited)


2022
$million

2021
$million

CET1 at 1 January

38,362

38,779

Ordinary shares issued in the period and share premium

-

Share buyback

(506)

Profit for the period

2,346

Foreseeable dividends deducted from CET1

(493)

Difference between dividends paid and foreseeable dividends

(303)

Movement in goodwill and other intangible assets

(118)

Foreign currency translation differences

(652)

Non-controlling interests

21

Movement in eligible other comprehensive income

(306)

Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability

(12)

(Increase)/decrease in excess expected loss

121

Additional value adjustments (prudential valuation adjustment)

(175)

IFRS 9 transitional impact on regulatory reserves including day one

(142)

Exposure amounts which could qualify for risk weighting

(10)

Fair value gains arising from the institution's own credit risk related to derivative liabilities

(12)

Others

14

(176)

CET1 at 31 December

34,157

38,362




AT1 at 1 January

5,612

Net issuances (redemptions)

1,736

Foreign currency translation difference

(2)

Excess on AT1 grandfathered limit (ineligible)

(557)

(555)

AT1 at 31 December

6,484

6,791




Tier 2 capital at 1 January

12,657

Regulatory amortisation

(1,035)

Net issuances (redemptions)

573

Foreign currency translation difference

(181)

Tier 2 ineligible minority interest

(81)

Recognition of ineligible AT1

555

Others

17

3

Tier 2 capital at 31 December

12,510

12,491

Total capital at 31 December

53,151

57,644

The main movements in capital in the period were:

CET1 capital decreased by $4.2 billion as retained profits of $3.0 billion were more than offset by share buybacks of $1.3 billion, distributions paid and foreseeable of $0.9 billion, foreign currency translation impact of $1.9 billion, movement in FVOCI of $1.3 billion, regulatory changes including removal of software benefits of $1.2 billion and an increase in regulatory deductions and other movements of $0.7 billion

AT1 capital decreased by $0.3 billion following the redemption of $1.0 billion of 7.5 per cent securities and the final $0.6 billion derecognition of legacy Tier 1 securities, partly offset by the issuance of $1.3 billion of 7.75 per cent securities

Tier 2 capital remains largely unchanged as issuance of $0.8 billion of new Tier 2 instruments and recognition of ineligible AT1 were offset by regulatory amortisation and the redemption of $1.8 billion of Tier 2 during the year



 

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Capital review continued

Risk-weighted assets by business


31.12.22

Credit risk
$million

Operational risk
$million

Market risk
$million

Total risk
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

110,103

17,039

16,440

143,582

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

42,092

8,639

50,731

Ventures

1,350

6

2

1,358

Central & other items

43,310

1,493

4,237

49,040

Total risk-weighted assets

196,855

27,177

20,679

244,711

 


30.09.22

Credit risk
$million

Operational risk
$million

Market risk
$million

Total risk
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

114,519

17,038

18,222

149,779

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

42,284

8,639

50,923

Ventures

1,150

6

2

1,158

Central & other items

44,570

1,494

4,369

50,433

Total risk-weighted assets

202,523

27,177

22,593

252,293

 


30.06.22

Credit risk
$million

Operational risk
$million

Market risk
$million

Total risk
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

117,789

17,038

19,350

154,177

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

43,879

8,639

52,518

Ventures

1,034

6

3

1,043

Central & other items

42,477

1,494

3,373

47,344

Total risk-weighted assets

205,179

27,177

22,726

255,082

 


31.12.21 (Restated)1

Credit risk
$million

Operational risk
$million

Market risk
$million

Total risk
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

125,813

16,595

20,789

163,197

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

42,731

8,501

51,232

Ventures

756

5

761

Central & other items

50,288

2,015

3,740

56,043

Total risk-weighted assets

219,588

27,116

24,529

271,233

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from 1 January 2022. Prior period has been restated

Risk-weighted assets by geographic region


31.12.22
$million

30.09.21
$million

Change1
%

30.06.21
$million

Change1
%

31.12.20 (Restated)
$million

Change1
%

ASIA

150,816

156,553

(4)

160,345

(6)

170,381

(11)

Africa & Middle East

40,716

42,746

(5)

43,613

(7)

48,852

(17)

Europe & Americas

50,174

50,779

(1)

50,038

50,283

Central & other items

3,005

2,215

36

1,086

177

1,717

75

Total risk-weighted assets

244,711

252,293

(3)

255,082

(4)

271,233

(10)

1 Variance is increase/(decrease) comparing current reporting period to prior reporting periods



 

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Capital review continued

Movement in risk-weighted assets


Credit risk1

Operational risk
$million

Market risk
$million

Total risk
$million

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking
$million

Consumer, Private & Business Banking
$million

Ventures
$million

Central & Other items
$million

Total
$million

At 31 December 2020

127,581

44,755

289

47,816

220,441

26,800

21,593

268,834

At 1 January 2021

127,581

44,755

289

47,816

220,441

26,800

21,593

268,834

Asset growth & mix

2,269

3,612

467

3,894

10,242

10,242

Asset quality

(1,537)

(662)

13

(2,186)

(2,186)

Risk-weighted assets efficiencies

(415)

(30)

(657)

(1,102)

(1,102)

Model Updates

(3,701)

(3,701)

(3,701)

Methodology and policy changes

2,065

2,065

Acquisitions and disposals

Foreign currency translation

(2,085)

(1,243)

(1,106)

(4,434)

(4,434)

Other, including non-credit risk movements

328

328

316

871

1,515

At 31 December 2021

125,813

42,731

756

50,288

219,588

27,116

24,529

271,233

Asset growth & mix2

(13,213)

(984)

594

(10,034)

(23,637)

(23,637)

Asset quality

(4,258)

431

7,344

3,517

3,517

Risk-weighted assets efficiencies

Model Updates

4,329

1,420

5,749

(1,000)

4,749

Methodology and policy changes

2,024

85

93

2,202

1,100

3,302

Acquisitions and disposals

Foreign currency translation

(4,883)

(1,591)

(3,376)

(9,850)

(9,850)

Other, including non-credit risk movements

291

(1,005)

(714)

61

(3,950)

(4,603)

At 31 December 2022

110,103

42,092

1,350

43,310

196,855

27,177

20,679

244,711

1 Following the increased strategic importance and reporting of Ventures to management, this has been established as a separate operating segment from 1 January 2022. Prior period has been restated

2 Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking asset growth & mix includes optimisation initiatives of $(13.9) billion and other efficiency actions of $(7.2) billion. Central & Other items asset growth & mix includes other efficiency actions, mainly relating to credit insurance of $(3.9) billion

Movements in risk-weighted assets

RWA decreased by $26.5 billion, or 9.8 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $244.7 billion. This was mainly due to decrease in Credit Risk RWA of $22.7 billion and Market Risk RWA of $3.9 billion partially offset by a marginal increase in Operational Risk RWA of $0.1 billion.

Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking

Credit Risk RWA decreased by $15.7 billion, or 12.5 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $110.1 billion mainly due to:

$13.2bn decrease from changes in asset growth & mix of which:

$13.9 billion decrease from optimisation actions including reduction in lower returning portfolios

$7.2 billion decrease from other business efficiency actions

$7.9 billion increase from asset balance growth

$4.9 billion decrease from foreign currency translation

$4.3 billion decrease mainly due to improvement in asset quality reflecting client upgrades partially offset by sovereign downgrades in Africa & Middle East 

$4.3 billion increase from industry-wide regulatory changes to align IRB model performance

$2.0 billion increase from revised rules on capital requirements

$0.3 billion increase from a process enhancement relating to certain Transaction Banking facilities



 

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Capital review continued

Consumer, Private & Business Banking

Credit Risk RWA decreased by $0.6 billion, or 1.5 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $42.1 billion mainly due to:

$1.6 billion decrease from foreign currency translation

$0.9 billion decrease from asset balance growth mainly from Asia

$1.4 billion increase from industry-wide regulatory changes to align IRB model performance

$0.4 billion increase mainly due to deterioration in asset quality mainly in Asia

$0.1 billion increase from revised rules on capital requirements

Ventures

Ventures is comprised of Mox Bank Limited, Trust Bank and SC Ventures. Credit Risk RWA increased by $0.6 billion, or 78.6 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $1.4 billion from asset balance growth, mainly from Mox.

Central & Other items

Central & Other items RWA mainly relate to the Treasury Markets liquidity portfolio, equity investments and current & deferred tax assets.

Credit Risk RWA decreased by $7.0 billion, or 13.9 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $43.3 billion mainly due to:

$10.0bn decrease from changes in asset growth & mix of which:

$6.1 billion decrease from asset balance growth mainly from Asia

$3.9 billion decrease from credit protection on certain products

$3.4 billion decrease from foreign currency translation

$1.0 billion decrease due to cessation of software relief

$7.3bn billion increase due to deterioration in asset quality mainly from sovereign downgrades in Africa & Middle East

Market Risk

Total Market Risk RWA decreased by $3.9 billion, or 15.7 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $20.7 billion due to:

$3.8 billion decrease in Standardised Approach (SA) Specific Interest Rate Risk RWA due to reduced traded credit risk positions

$1.2 billion decrease in Internal Models Approach (IMA) stressed VaR RWA due to reduced IMA positions

$1.0 billion decrease with enhanced methodology for IMA VaR and stressed VaR

$1.5 billion increase due to higher IMA RWA multiplier from elevated back-testing exceptions

$0.5 billion increase in SA Structural FX (SFX) risk with increased net SFX positions after hedging

$0.1 billion net increase due to other individually smaller movements

Operational Risk

Operational Risk RWA increased by $0.1 billion, or 0.2 per cent from 31 December 2021 to $27.2 billion mainly due to marginal increase in average income as measured over a rolling three-year time horizon for certain products.



 

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Capital review continued

Leverage ratio


31.12.22
$million

30.09.22
$million

Change
%

30.06.22
$million

Change
%

31.12.21
$million

Change
%

Tier 1 capital (transitional)

40,641

40,989

(1)

40,617

45,153

(10)

Additional Tier 1 capital subject to phase out

(557)

100

Tier 1 capital (end point)

40,641

40,989

(1)

40,617

44,596

(9)

Derivative financial instruments

63,717

108,182

(41)

76,676

(17)

52,445

21

Derivative cash collateral

12,515

13,984

(11)

11,459

9

9,217

36

Securities financing transactions (SFTs)

89,967

86,777

4

83,087

8

88,418

2

Loans and advances and other assets

653,723

655,492

664,695

(2)

677,738

(4)

Total on-balance sheet assets

819,922

864,435

(5)

835,917

(2)

827,818

(1)

Regulatory consolidation adjustments1

(71,728)

(71,781)

(70,350)

(2)

(63,704)

(13)

Derivatives adjustments





Derivatives netting

(47,118)

(78,671)

40

(56,040)

16

(34,819)

(35)

Adjustments to cash collateral

(10,640)

(12,736)

16

(9,831)

(8)

(17,867)

40

Net written credit protection

548

119

361

128

328

1,534

(64)

Potential future exposure on derivatives

35,824

38,787

(8)

41,103

(13)

50,857

(30)

Total derivatives adjustments

(21,386)

(52,501)

59

(24,640)

13

(295)

(7,149)

Counterparty risk leverage exposure measure for SFTs

15,553

14,126

10

13,318

17

13,724

13

Off-balance sheet items

119,049

112,807

6

146,745

(19)

139,505

(15)

Regulatory deductions from Tier 1 capital

(7,099)

(6,582)

(8)

(6,856)

(4)

(5,908)

(20)

Total exposure measure excluding claims on central banks

854,311

860,504

(1)

894,134

(4)

911,140

(6)

Leverage ratio excluding claims on central banks (%)2

4.8%

4.8%

4.5%

0.3

4.9%

(0.1)

Average leverage exposure measure excluding claims on central banks

864,605

875,125

(1)

918,391

(6)

897,992

(4)

Average leverage ratio excluding claims on central banks (%)2

4.7%

4.7%

4.4%

0.3

5.0%

(0.3)

Countercyclical leverage ratio buffer2

0.1%

0.1%

0.1%

0.1%

G-SII additional leverage ratio buffer2

0.4%

0.4%

0.4%

0.4%

1 Includes adjustment for qualifying central bank claims and unsettled regular way trades

2 Change is the percentage point difference between two periods, rather than percentage change


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Financial statements

Consolidated income statement

For the year ended 31 December 2022


Notes

2022
$million

2021
$million

Interest income


15,252

10,246

Interest expense


(7,659)

(3,448)

Net interest income

3

7,593

6,798

Fees and commission income


3,972

4,458

Fees and commission expense


(859)

(736)

Net fees and commission income

4

3,113

3,722

Net trading income

5

5,310

3,431

Other operating income

6

302

750

Operating income


16,318

14,701

Staff costs


(7,618)

(7,668)

Premises costs


(401)

(387)

General administrative expenses


(1,708)

(1,688)

Depreciation and amortisation


(1,186)

(1,181)

Operating expenses

7

(10,913)

(10,924)

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation


5,405

3,777

Credit impairment

8

(836)

(254)

Goodwill, property, plant and equipment and other impairment

9

(439)

(372)

Profit from associates and joint ventures

32

156

196

Profit before taxation


4,286

3,347

Taxation

10

(1,384)

(1,034)

Profit for the year


2,902

2,313





Profit attributable to:




Non-controlling interests

29

(46)

(2)

Parent company shareholders


2,948

2,315

Profit for the year


2,902

2,313

 



cents

cents

Earnings per share:




Basic earnings per ordinary share

12

61.3

Diluted earnings per ordinary share

12

84.3

60.4

The notes form an integral part of these financial statements.



 

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Financial statements continued

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2022


Notes

2022
$million

2021
$million

Profit for the year


2,902

2,313

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:



Items that will not be reclassified to income statement:


(75)

309

Own credit (losses)/gains on financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss


(56)

43

Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income


(75)

169

Actuarial gains on retirement benefit obligations

30

41

179

Taxation relating to components of other comprehensive income

10

15

(82)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income statement:


(3,703)

(1,081)

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations:




Net losses taken to equity


(2,466)

(791)

Net gains on net investment hedges


512

118

Share of other comprehensive (loss)/income from associates and joint ventures

32

(79)

10

Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income:




Net valuation losses taken to equity


(1,528)

(386)

Reclassified to income statement


207

(157)

Net impact of expected credit losses


118

31

Cash flow hedges:




Net movements in cash flow hedge reserve¹

14

(619)

20

Taxation relating to components of other comprehensive income

10

152

74

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of taxation


(3,778)

(772)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year


(876)

1,541





Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:



Non-controlling interests

29

(17)

Parent company shareholders


(788)

1,558

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year


(876)

1,541

1 This line item has been represented in 2022 as a net balance of all movements in the cash flow hedge reserve



 

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Financial statements continued

Consolidated balance sheet

As at 31 December 2022


Notes

2022
$million

2021
$million

Assets




Cash and balances at central banks

13,35

72,663

Financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss

13

129,121

Derivative financial instruments

13,14

52,445

Loans and advances to banks

13,15

44,383

Loans and advances to customers

13,15

298,468

Investment securities

13

163,437

Other assets

20

49,932

Current tax assets

10

766

Prepayments and accrued income


2,176

Interests in associates and joint ventures

32

2,147

Goodwill and intangible assets

17

5,471

Property, plant and equipment

18

5,616

Deferred tax assets

10

859

Assets classified as held for sale

21

1,625

334

Total assets


819,922

827,818

Liabilities



Deposits by banks

13

30,041

Customer accounts

13

474,570

Repurchase agreements and other similar secured borrowing

13,16

3,260

Financial liabilities held at fair value through profit or loss

13

85,197

Derivative financial instruments

13,14

53,399

Debt securities in issue

13,22

61,293

Other liabilities

23

44,314

Current tax liabilities

10

348

Accruals and deferred income


4,651

Subordinated liabilities and other borrowed funds

13,27

16,646

Deferred tax liabilities

10

800

Provisions for liabilities and charges

24

453

Retirement benefit obligations

30

210

Liabilities included in disposal groups held for sale

21

1,307

-

Total liabilities


769,906

775,182

Equity



Share capital and share premium account

28

7,022

Other reserves


11,805

Retained earnings


28,067

27,184

Total parent company shareholders' equity


43,162

46,011

Other equity instruments

28

6,504

6,254

Total equity excluding non-controlling interests


49,666

52,265

Non-controlling interests

29

350

371

Total equity


50,016

52,636

Total equity and liabilities


819,922

827,818

The notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 16 February 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

 

José Viñals  Bill Winters      Andy Halford

Group Chairman   Group Chief Executive  Group Chief Financial Officer

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Financial statements continued

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 31 December 2022


Ordinary share capital and share premium account
$million

Preference share capital and share premium account
$million

Capital and merger reserves 1
$million

Own credit adjust-ment reserve
$million

Fair value through other compre-hensive income reserve - debt
$million

Fair value through other compre-hensive income reserve - equity
$million

Cash- flow hedge reserve
$million

Trans-lation reserve
$million

Retained earnings
$million

Parent company share-holders' equity
$million

Other equity instru-ments
$million

Non-controlling interests
$million

Total
$million

As at 1 January 2021

5,564

1,494

17,207

(52)

529

148

(52)

(5,092)

26,140

45,886

4,518

325

50,729

Profit/(loss) for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,315

2,315

-

(2)

2,313

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

-

-

-

37

(426)

101

18

(662)

175²

(757)

-

(15)

(772)

Distributions

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(31)

(31)

Other equity instruments issued,
net of expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,728

-

2,728

Redemption of other equity instruments

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(51)

(51)

(992)

-

(1,043)

Treasury shares net movement

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(235)

(235)

-

-

(235)

Share option expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

147

147

-

-

147

Dividends on ordinary shares

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(374)

(374)

-

-

(374)

Dividends on preference shares and
AT1 securities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(410)

(410)

-

-

(410)

Share buyback3,4

(39)

-

39

-

-

-

-

-

(506)

(506)

-

-

(506)

Other movements

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

(17)⁵

(4)

-

946

90

As at 31 December 2021

5,528

1,494

17,246

(15)

103

249

(34)

(5,744)

27,184

46,011

6,254

371

52,636

Profit/(loss) for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,948

2,948

-

(46)

2,902

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

-

-

-

(48)

(1,219)

(43)

(530)

(1,904)

82

(3,736)

-

(42)

(3,778)

Distributions

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(31)

(31)

Other equity instruments issued,
net of expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,240

-

1,240

Redemption of other equity instruments

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(999)

-

(999)

Treasury shares net movement

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(203)

(203)

-

-

(203)

Share option expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

163

163

-

-

163

Dividends on ordinary shares

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(393)

(393)

-

-

(393)

Dividends on preference shares and
AT1 securities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(401)

(401)

-

-

(401)

Share buyback7,8

(92)

-

92

-

-

-

-

-

(1,258)

(1,258)

-

-

(1,258)

Other movements

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

125

199

31

95

9810

138

As at 31 December 2022

5,436

1,494

17,338

(63)

(1,116)

206

(564)

(7,636)

28,067

43,162

6,504

350

50,016

1  Includes capital reserve of $5 million, capital redemption reserve of $222 million and merger reserve of $17,111 million

2  Comprises actuarial gain, net of taxation on Group defined benefit schemes

3  On 25 February 2021, the Group announced the buyback programme for a share buyback of its ordinary shares of $0.50 each. Nominal value of share purchases was $19 million, and the total consideration paid was $255 million (including $2 million of fees and stamp duty). The total number of shares purchased was 37,148,399 representing 1.18 per cent of the ordinary shares in issue. The nominal value of the shares was transferred from the share capital to the capital redemption reserve account

4  On 3 August 2021, the Group announced the buyback programme for a share buyback of its ordinary shares of $0.50 each. Nominal value of share purchases was $20 million, and the total consideration paid was $251 million (including $1 million of fees and stamp duty). The total number of shares purchased was 39,914,763 representing 1.28 per cent of the ordinary shares in issue. The nominal value of the shares was transferred from the share capital to the capital redemption reserve account

5  Movement related to Translation adjustment and AT1 Securities charges

6  Movement related to non-controlling interest from Mox Bank Limited

7  On 18 February 2022, the Group announced the buyback programme for a share buyback of its ordinary shares of $0.50 each. Nominal value of share purchases was $56 million, and the total consideration paid was $754 million (including $4 million of fees and stamp duty), the buyback completed on 19 May 2022. The total number of shares purchased was 111,295,408, representing 3.61 per cent of the ordinary shares in issue. The nominal value of the shares was transferred from the share capital to the capital redemption reserve account

8  On 1 August 2022, the Group announced the buyback programme for a share buyback of its ordinary shares of $0.50 each. Nominal value of share purchases was $37 million, and the total consideration paid was $504 million (including $2.5 million of fees). The total number of shares purchased was 73,073,837 representing 2.5 per cent of the ordinary shares in issue. The nominal value of the shares was transferred from the share capital to the capital redemption reserve account

9  Movement mainly related to $21million non-controlling interest on Power2SME Pte Limited, $8 million on CurrencyFair and $(9) million related to AT1 securities charges

10  Movements related to non-controlling interest from Mox Bank Limited ($39 million), Trust Bank Singapore Ltd ($47 million) , Zodia Markets Holdings Ltd ($3 million) and Power2SME Pte Limited ($9million)

Note 28 includes a description of each reserve and is available in the Annual Report 2022 .

The notes form an integral part of these financial statements and are available in the Annual Report 2022 .



 

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Financial statements continued

Basis of preparation

The consolidated and Company financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of cash-settled share-based payments, fair value through other comprehensive income, and financial assets and liabilities (including derivatives) at fair value through profit or loss.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ($), being the presentation currency of the Group and functional currency of the Company, and all values are rounded to the nearest million dollars, except when otherwise indicated.

Going concern

These financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 16 February 2023. The directors have made an assessment of the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. This assessment has been made having considered the impact of COVID-19, macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, including:

Review of the Group Strategy and Corporate Plan

An assessment of the actual performance to date, loan book quality, credit impairment, legal, regulatory and compliance matters, and the updated annual budget

Consideration of stress testing performed, including both the Bank of England annual stress test and a Group Recovery and Resolution Plan (RRP) as submitted to the PRA. Both these submissions include the application of stressed scenarios including; COVID-19 additional waves with the accompanying economic shocks, credit impact and short term liquidity shocks. Under the tests and through the range of scenarios, the results of these exercises and the RRP demonstrate that the Group has sufficient capital and liquidity to continue as a going concern and meet minimum regulatory capital and liquidity requirements

Analysis of the capital, funding and liquidity position of the Group, including the capital and leverage ratios, and ICAAP which summarises the Group's capital and risk assessment processes, assesses its capital requirements and the adequacy of resources to meet them. Further, funding and liquidity was considered in the context of the risk appetite metrics, including the ADR and LCR ratios

The Group's Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP), which considers the Group's liquidity position, its framework and whether sufficient liquidity resources are being maintained to meet liabilities as they fall due, was also reviewed

The level of debt in issue, including redemptions and issuances during the year, debt falling due for repayment in the next 12 months and further planned debt issuances, including the appetite in the market for the Group's debt

A detailed review of all principal and emerging risks

Based on the analysis performed, the directors confirm they are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to continue in business for a period of at least 12 months from 16 February 2023. For this reason, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for preparing the financial statements.

 


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Other supplementary financial information

Five-year summary


2022
$million

2021
$million

2020
$million

2019
$million

2018
$million

Operating profit before impairment losses and taxation

5,405

3,777

4,374

4,484

3,142

Impairment losses on loans and advances and other credit risk provisions

(836)

(254)

(2,325)

(908)

(653)

Other impairment

(372)

(98)

(136)

(182)

Profit before taxation

3,347

1,613

3,713

2,548

Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders

2,315

724

2,303

1,054

Loans and advances to banks1

44,383

44,347

53,549

61,414

Loans and advances to customers1

298,468

281,699

268,523

256,557

Total assets

827,818

789,050

720,398

688,762

Deposits by banks1

30,041

30,255

28,562

29,715

Customer accounts1

474,570

439,339

405,357

391,013

Shareholders' equity

46,011

45,886

44,835

45,118

Total capital resources2

63,731

69,282

67,383

66,868

65,353

Information per ordinary share






Basic earnings/(loss) per share

61.3c

10.4c

57.0c

18.7c

Underlying earnings per share

85.8c3

36.1c

75.7c

61.4c

Dividends per share4

12.0c

-

22.0c

17.0c

Net asset value per share

1,456.4c

1,409.3c

1,358.3c

1,319.3c

Net tangible asset value per share

1,277.0c

1,249.0c

1,192.5c

1,167.7c

Return on assets5

0.4%

0.3%

0.1%

0.3%

0.3%

Ratios






Statutory return on ordinary shareholders' equity

4.2%

0.8%

4.2%

1.4%

Statutory return on ordinary shareholders' tangible equity

4.8%

0.9%

4.8%

1.6%

Underlying return on ordinary shareholders' equity

5.9%3

2.6%

5.6%

4.6%

Underlying return on ordinary shareholders' tangible equity

6.8%3

3.0%

6.4%

5.1%

Statutory cost to income ratio (excluding UK bank levy)

73.6%

68.1%

68.7%

76.6%

Statutory cost to income ratio (including UK bank levy)

74.3%

70.4%

70.9%

78.8%

Underlying cost to income ratio (excluding UK bank levy)

69.8%

66.4%

65.9%

67.7%

Underlying cost to income ratio (including UK bank levy)

70.5%

68.7%

68.2%

69.9%

Capital ratios:





CET16

14.1%

14.4%

13.8%

14.2%

Total capital6

21.7%

21.3%

21.2%

21.2%

21.6%

1  Excludes amounts held at fair value through profit or loss

2  Shareholders' funds, non-controlling interests and subordinated loan capital

3  Other Impairment includes $308 million impairment charge relating to the Group's investment in its associate China Bohai Bank (Bohai). The 2021 comparative has been restated for consistency to reclassify the $300 million impairment from Other impairment within Underlying profit which has resulted in the restatement of Underlying basic earnings per ordinary share (cents)

4 Dividend paid during the year per share

5 Represents profit attributable to shareholders divided by the total assets of the Group

6 Unaudited



 

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Other supplementary financial information continued

Insured and uninsured deposits

SCB operates and provides services to customers across many countries and insured deposit is determined on the basis of limits enacted within local regulations


2022


2021

Bank deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

Bank deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

Insured deposits

28

60,008


90

62,095

Current accounts

16,373


10

19,182

Savings deposits

26,973


-

30,866

Time deposits

16,599


80

11,825

Other deposits

-

63


-

222

Uninsured deposits

36,795

460,221


38,357

480,360

Current accounts

144,931


25,599

160,519

Savings deposits

90,937


-

116,466

Time deposits

176,090


5,223

142,756

Other deposits

7,500

48,263


7,535

60,619

Total

36,823

520,229


38,447

542,455

UK and non-UK deposits

SCB operates and provides services to customers across many countries and insured deposit is determined on the basis of limits enacted within local regulations.


2022


2021

Bank deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

Bank deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

UK deposits

4,163

38,557


3,078

31,686

Current accounts

8,955


1,711

11,210

Savings deposits

420


-

306

Time deposits

6,760


112

7,666

Other deposits

2,256

22,422


1,255

12,504

Non-UK deposits

32,660

481,672


35,369

510,769

Current accounts

152,349


23,898

168,491

Savings deposits

117,490


-

147,026

Time deposits

185,929


5,191

146,915

Other deposits

5,244

25,904


6,280

48,337

Total

36,823

520,229


38,447

542,455

Contractual maturity of Loans, Investment securities and Deposits


2022

Loans and advances
to banks
$million

Loans and advances
to customers
$million

Investment securities - Treasury and other eligible Bills
$million

Investment securities - Debt securities
$million

Investment securities - Equity shares
$million

Bank  deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

One year or less

60,132

208,691

42,269

47,193

-

35,240

508,125

Between one and five years

3,630

52,563

482

63,523

-

1,576

10,281

Between five and ten years

411

18,067

-

20,078

-

7

694

Between ten years and fifteen years

92

13,305

-

12,921

-

-

598

More than fifteen years and undated

184

65,104

-

15,720

4,037

-

531

Total

64,449

357,730

42,751

159,435

4,037

36,823

520,229









Total amortised cost and FVOCI exposures:

39,519

310,647






Fixed interest rate exposures

36,218

170,609






Floating interest rate exposures

3,301

140,038








 

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Other supplementary financial information continued

 


2021

Loans and advances
to banks
$million

Loans and advances
to customers
$million

Investment securities - Treasury and other eligible Bills
$million

Investment securities - Debt securities
$million

Investment securities - Equity shares
$million

Bank deposits
$million

Customer accounts
$million

One year or less

63,741

215,065

21,493

42,653

-

38,121

533,319

Between one and five years

2,921

57,690

532

79,081

-

322

7,009

Between five and ten years

143

16,744

-

24,214

-

3

861

Between ten years and fifteen years

1

14,493

-

7,436

-

-

687

More than fifteen years and undated

151

65,711

-

16,716

6,598

1

579

Total

66,957

369,703

22,025

170,100

6,598

38,447

542,455









Total amortised cost and FVOCI exposures:

44,383

298,468






Fixed interest rate exposures

40,618

155,948






Floating interest rate exposures

3,765

142,520






Maturity and yield of Debt securities, alternative tier one and other eligible bills held at amortised cost


One year or less


Between one and
five years


Between five and
ten years


More than ten years


Total

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

Central and other government agencies















- US

2,208

1.58


5,437

1.41


6,317

1.32


4,498

3.47


18,460

1.90

- UK

-

-


85

1.98


60

0.50


47

0.90


192

1.26

- Other

3,599

2.71


9,659

1.98


3,541

2.24


44

4.00


16,843

2.19

Other debt securities

4,752

4.53


2,869

5.07


1,454

4.09


15,144

3.55


24,219

3.96

As at 31 December 2022

10,559

3.29


18,050

2.30


11,372

1.96


19,733

3.53


59,714

2.82

 


One year or less


Between one and
five years


Between five and
ten years


More than ten years


Total

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

$million

Yield %

Central and other government agencies















- US

270

1.72


5,609

1.33


6,476

1.28


3,418

3.00


15,772

1.68

- UK

-

-


49

2.67


114

0.81


52

0.91


215

1.26

- Other

1,813

1.17


6,366

1.32


1,485

1.56


-

-


9,665

1.33

Other debt securities

2,033

5.64


1,877

4.51


1,696

3.08


10,067

0.95


15,673

2.28

As at 31 December 2021

4,116

3.41


13,901

1.76


9,771

1.63


13,537

1.47


41,325

1.82

The maturity distributions are presented in the above table on the basis of contractual maturity dates. The weighted average yield for each range of maturities is calculated by dividing the annualised interest income for the year by the book amount of debt securities at that date.

Average balance sheets and yields and volume and price variances

Average balance sheets and yields

For the purposes of calculating net interest margin the following adjustments are made:

Statutory net interest income is adjusted to remove interest expense on amortised cost liabilities used to provide funding to the Financial Markets business

Financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss are classified as non-interest earning

Premiums on financial guarantees purchased to manage interest-earning assets are treated as interest expense

In the Group's view this results in a net interest margin that is more reflective of banking book performance.



 

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Other supplementary financial information continued

The following tables set out the average balances and yields for the Group's assets and liabilities for the periods ended 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 under the revised definition of net interest margin. For the purpose of these tables, average balances have been determined on the basis of daily balances, except for certain categories, for which balances have been determined less frequently. The Group does not believe that the information presented in these tables would be significantly different had such balances been determined on a daily basis.

Average assets

Average assets

2022

Average non-interest earning
balance
$million

Average
interest-earning
balance
$million

Interest
income
$million

Gross yield
%

Gross yield total balance
%

Impairment provisions against loans and advances to banks
and customers

-

(5,867)

-

-

-

 

Average assets

2021

Average non-interest earning
balance
$million

Average
interest-earning
balance
$million

Interest
income
$million

Gross yield
%

Gross yield total balance
%

Cash and balances at central banks

23,612

55,991

92

0.16

0.12

Gross loans and advances to banks

22,335

45,953

490

1.07

0.72

Gross loans and advances to customers

56,582

307,552

7,574

2.46

2.08

Impairment provisions against loans and advances to banks
and customers

-

(6,013)

-

-

-

Investment securities - Treasury and Other Eligible Bills

4,891

21,082

302

1.43

1.16

Investment securities - Debt Securities

22,778

134,843

1,788

1.33

1.13

Investment securities - Equity Shares

4,581

-

-

-

-

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

8,869

-

-

-

-

Prepayments, accrued income and other assets

111,564

-

-

-

-

Investment associates and joint ventures

2,330

-

-

-

-

Total average assets

257,542

559,408

10,246

1.83

1.25

 



 

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Average liabilities

Average liabilities

2022

Average
non-interest bearing
balance
$million

Average
interest-bearing
balance
$million

Interest
expense
$million

Rate paid
%

Rate paid
total balance
%

Deposits by banks

17,039

27,241

433

1.59

0.98

Customer accounts:

Current accounts

Savings deposits

Time deposits

Other deposits

Debt securities in issue

Accruals, deferred income and other liabilities

Subordinated liabilities and other borrowed funds

Non-controlling interests

Shareholders' funds

49,873

-

-

-

-


337,681

525,351

7,659

1.46

0.89







Adjustment for Financial Markets funding costs



(463)



Financial guarantee fees on interest-earning assets



80



Total average liabilities and shareholders' funds

337,681

525,351

7,276

1.38

0.84

 

Average liabilities

2021

Average
non-interest
bearing
balance
$million

Average
interest-bearing
balance
$million

Interest
expense
$million

Rate paid
%

Rate paid
total balance
%

Deposits by banks

18,486

27,402

136

0.50

0.30

Customer accounts:






Current accounts

51,104

120,477

462

0.38

0.27

Savings deposits

-

141,714

386

0.27

0.27

Time deposits

9,590

141,652

1,306

0.92

0.86

Other deposits

45,068

7,715

42

0.54

0.08

Debt securities in issue

6,288

59,135

566

0.96

0.87

Accruals, deferred income and other liabilities

115,477

1,149

53

4.61

0.05

Subordinated liabilities and other borrowed funds

-

16,525

497

3.01

3.01

Non-controlling interests

343

-

-

-

-

Shareholders' funds

51,307

-

-

-

-


297,663

515,769

3,448

0.67

0.42







Adjustment for Financial Markets funding costs



(97)



Financial guarantee fees on interest-earning assets



99



Total average liabilities and shareholders' funds

297,663

515,769

3,450

0.67

0.42

 



 

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Net interest margin


2022
$million

2021
$million

Interest income (statutory)

15,252

10,246

Average interest-earning assets

559,408

Gross yield (%)

1.83



Interest expense (statutory)

3,448

Adjustment for Financial Markets funding costs

(97)

Financial guarantee fees on interest-earing assets

99

Adjusted interest expense used to fund financial instruments held at fair value

3,450

Average interest-bearing liabilities

515,769

Rate paid (%)

0.67

Net yield (%)

1.16



Net interest income adjusted for Financial Markets funding costs and Financial guarantee fees on interest-earing assets

7,976

6,796

Net interest margin (%)

1.41

1.21

Volume and price variances

The following table analyses the estimated change in the Group's net interest income attributable to changes in the average volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and changes in their respective interest rates for the years presented. Volume and rate variances have been determined based on movements in average balances and average exchange rates over the year and changes in interest rates on average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities.


2022 versus 2021

(Decrease)/increase in
interest due to:

Net increase/ (decrease)
in interest
$million

Volume
$million

Rate
$million

Interest-earning assets




Cash and unrestricted balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks

Loans and advances to customers

Investment securities

228

1,148

1,376

Total interest-earning assets

130

4,876

5,006

Interest-bearing liabilities




Subordinated liabilities and other borrowed funds

Deposits by banks

Customer accounts:

Current accounts and savings deposits

Time and other deposits

Debt securities in issue

27

576

603

Total interest-bearing liabilities

141

4,070

4,211

 



 

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2021 versus 2020

(Decrease)/increase in
interest due to:

Net increase/ (decrease)
in interest
$million

Volume
$million

Rate
$million

Interest-earning assets




Cash and unrestricted balances at central banks

21

(42)

(21)

Loans and advances to banks

(87)

(224)

(311)

Loans and advances to customers

418

(1,402)

(984)

Investment securities

158

(888)

(730)

Total interest-earning assets

510

(2,556)

(2,046)

Interest-bearing liabilities




Subordinated liabilities and other borrowed funds

11

(151)

(140)

Deposits by banks

1

(102)

(101)

Customer accounts:




Current accounts and savings deposits

123

(420)

(297)

Time and other deposits

(50)

(1,134)

(1,184)

Debt securities in issue

65

(335)

(270)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

150

(2,142)

(1,992)

 


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Shareholder information

Dividend and interest payment dates

Ordinary shares

Final dividend

Results and dividend announced

16 February 2023

Ex-dividend date

23 (UK) 22 (HK) February 2023

Record date for dividend

24 February 2023

Last date to amend currency election instructions for cash dividend*

11 April 2023

Dividend payment date

11 May 2023

*  In either US dollars, sterling, or Hong Kong dollars

Preference shares

1st half yearly dividend

2nd half yearly dividend

73 8 per cent non-cumulative irredeemable preference shares of £1 each

1 April 2023

1 October 2023

81 4 per cent non-cumulative irredeemable preference shares of £1 each

1 April 2023

1 October 2023

6.409 per cent non-cumulative redeemable preference shares of $5 each

30 January and 30 April 2023

30 July and30 October 2023

7.014 per cent non-cumulative redeemable preference shares of $5 each

30 January 2023

30 July 2023

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 3 May 2023 at 11:00 UK time (18:00 Hong Kong time). Further details regarding the format, location and business to be transacted at the meeting will be disclosed within the 2023 Notice of AGM.

Interim results

The interim results will be announced to the London Stock Exchange, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and put on the Company's website.

Country-by-Country Reporting

In accordance with the requirements of the Capital Requirements (Country-by-Country Reporting) Regulations 2013, the Group will publish additional country-by-country information in respect of the year ended 31 December 2022, on or before 31 December 2023. We have also published our approach to tax and tax policy.

Pillar 3 Reporting

In accordance with the Pillar 3 disclosure requirements, the Group will publish the Pillar 3 Disclosures in respectof the year ended 31 December 2022, on or before 28 February 2023.

ShareCare

ShareCare is available to shareholders on the Company's UK register who have a UK address and bank account. It allows you to hold your Standard Chartered PLC shares in a nominee account. Your shares will be held in electronic form so you will no longer have to worry about keeping your share certificates safe. If you join ShareCare, you will still be invited to attend the Company's AGM and you will receive any dividend at the same time as everyone else. ShareCare is free to join and there are no annual fees to pay.

Donating shares to ShareGift

Shareholders who have a small number of shares often find it uneconomical to sell them. An alternative is to consider donating them to the charity ShareGift (registered charity 1052686), which collects donations of unwanted shares until there are enough to sell and uses the proceeds to support UK charities. There is no implication for capital gains tax (no gain or loss) when you donate shares to charity, and UK taxpayers may be able to claim income tax relief on the value of their donation.

Bankers' Automated Clearing System (BACS)

Dividends can be paid straight into your bank or building society account.



 

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Registrars and shareholder enquiries

If you have any enquiries relating to your shareholding and you hold your shares on the UK register, please contact our registrar at investorcentre.co.uk and click on the "ASK A QUESTION" link at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, please contact Computershare Investor Services PLC, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS99 6ZZ or call the shareholder helpline number on 0370 702 0138.

If you hold your shares on the Hong Kong branch register and you have enquiries, please contact Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, 17M Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Substantial shareholders

The Company and its shareholders have been granted partial exemption from the disclosure requirements under Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). As a result of this exemption, shareholders no longer have an obligation under Part XV of the SFO (other than Divisions 5, 11 and 12 thereof) to notify the Company of substantial shareholding interests, and the Company is no longer required to maintain a register of interests of substantial shareholders under section 336 of the SFO. The Company is, however, required to file with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited any disclosure of interests made in the UK.

Taxation

No tax is currently withheld from payments of dividends by Standard Chartered PLC. Shareholders and prospective purchasers should consult an appropriate independent professional adviser regarding the tax consequences of an investment in shares in light of their particular circumstances, including the effect of any national, state or local laws.

Previous dividend payments (unadjusted for the impact of the 2015/2010/2008 rights issues)

Dividend and financial year

Payment date

Dividend per ordinary share

Cost of one new ordinary share under share dividend scheme

Final 2008

15 May 2009

42.32c/28.4693p/HK$3.279597

£8.342/$11.7405

Interim 2009

8 October 2009

21.23c/13.25177p/HK$1.645304

£13.876/$22.799

Final 2009

13 May 2010

44.80c/29.54233p/HK$3.478306

£17.351/$26.252

Interim 2010

5 October 2010

23.35c/14.71618p/HK$1.811274/INR0.9841241

£17.394/$27.190

Final 2010

11 May 2011

46.65c/28.272513p/HK$3.623404/INR1.99751701

£15.994/$25.649

Interim 2011

7 October 2011

24.75c/15.81958125p/HK$1.928909813/INR1.137971251

£14.127/$23.140

Final 2011

15 May 2012

51.25c/31.63032125p/HK$3.9776083375/INR2.66670151

£15.723/$24.634

Interim 2012

11 October 2012

27.23c/16.799630190p/HK$2.111362463/INR1.3498039501

£13.417/$21.041

Final 2012

14 May 2013

56.77c/36.5649893p/HK$4.4048756997/INR2.9762835751

£17.40/$26.28792

Interim 2013

17 October 2013

28.80c/17.8880256p/HK$2.233204992/INR1.68131

£15.362/$24.07379

Final 2013

14 May 2014

57.20c/33.9211444p/HK$4.43464736/INR3.3546261

£11.949/$19.815

Interim 2014

20 October 2014

28.80c/17.891107200p/HK$2.2340016000/INR1.6718425601

£12.151/$20.207

Final 2014

14 May 2015

57.20c/37.16485p/HK$4.43329/INR3.5140591

£9.797/$14.374

Interim 2015

19 October 2015

14.40c/9.3979152p/HK$1.115985456/INR0.861393721

£8.5226/$13.34383

Final 2015

No dividend declared

N/A

N/A

Interim 2016

No dividend declared

N/A

N/A

Final 2016

No dividend declared

N/A

N/A

Interim 2017

No dividend declared

N/A

N/A

Final 2017

17 May 2018

11.00c/7.88046p/HK$0.86293/INR0.6536433401

£7.7600/$10.83451

Interim 2018

22 October 2018

6.00c/4.59747p/HK$0.46978/INR0.36961751

£6.7104/$8.51952

Final 2018

16 May 2019

15.00c/11.569905p/HK$1.176260/INR0.9576916501

N/A

Interim 2019

21 October 2019

7.00c/5.676776p/HK$0.548723/INR0.4250286001

N/A

Final 2019

Dividend withdrawn

N/A

N/A

Interim 2020

No dividend declared

N/A

N/A

Final 2020

20 May 2021

9.00c/6.472413p/HK$0.698501

N/A

Interim 2021

22 October 2021

3.00c/2.204877p/HK$0.233592

N/A

Final 2021

12 May 2022

9.00c/6.894144p/HK$0.705772

N/A

Interim 2022

14 October 2022

4.00c/3.675912p/HK$0.313887

N/A

1 The INR dividend is per Indian Depository Receipt. In March 2020, the Group announced the termination of the IDR programme. The IDR programme was formally delisted from the BSE Limited (formerly the Bombay Stock Exchange) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited with effect from 22 July 2020

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Chinese translation

If you would like a Chinese version of the 2022 Annual Report please contact Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, 17M Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

二183號17M樓

Shareholders on the Hong Kong branch register who have asked to receive corporate communications in either Chinese or English can change this election by contacting Computershare.

If there is a dispute between any translation and the English version of this Annual Report, the English text shall prevail.

Electronic communications

If you hold your shares on the UK register and in future you would like to receive the Annual Report electronically rather than by post, please register online at: investorcentre.co.uk. Click on 'register' and follow the instructions. You will need to have your Shareholder or ShareCare reference number to hand. You can find this on your share certificate or ShareCare statement. Once you have registered and confirmed your email communication preference, you will receive future notifications via email enabling you to submit your proxy vote online. In addition, as a member of Investor Centre, you will be able to manage your shareholding online and submit dividend elections electronically and change your bank mandate or address information.

Important notices

Forward-looking statements

The information included in this document may contain 'forward-looking statements' based upon current expectations or beliefs as well as statements formulated with assumptions about future events. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections, estimates, commitments, plans, approaches, ambitions and targets (including, without limitation, ESG commitments, ambitions and targets). Forward-looking statements often use words such as 'may', 'could', 'will', 'expect', 'intend', 'estimate', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'plan', 'seek', 'aim', 'continue' or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements may also (or additionally) be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors that could cause actual results, and the Group's plans and objectives, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Readers should not place reliance on, and are cautioned about relying on, any forward-looking statements.

There are several factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to): changes in global, political, economic, business, competitive and market forces or conditions, or in future exchange and interest rates; changes in environmental, geopolitical, social or physical risks; legal,  regulatory and policy developments, including regulatory measures addressing climate change and broader sustainability-related issues; the development of standards and interpretations, including evolving requirements and practices in Environmental, Social and Governance reporting; the ability of the Group, together with governments and other stakeholders to measure, manage, and mitigate the impacts of climate change and broader sustainability-related issues effectively; risks arising out of health crises and pandemics; risks of cyber-attacks, data, information or security breaches or technology failures involving the Group; changes in tax rates, future business combinations or dispositions; and other factors specific to the Group, including those identified in this Annual Report and financial statements of the Group. Any forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on past or current trends and/or activities of the Group and should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future.

No statement in this document is intended to be, nor should be interpreted as, a profit forecast or to imply that the earnings of the Group for the current year or future years will necessarily match or exceed the historical or published earnings of the Group. Except as required by any applicable laws or regulations, the Group expressly disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement contained within this document, regardless of whether those statements are affected as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Please refer to this document for a discussion of certain of the risks and factors that could adversely impact the Group's actual results, and its plans and objectives, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements.

Financial instruments

Nothing in this document shall constitute, in any jurisdiction, an offer or solicitation to sell or purchase any securities or other financial instruments, nor shall it constitute a recommendation or advice in respect of any securities or other financial instruments or any other matter. 

Important Notice - Basis of Preparation and Caution Regarding Data Limitations

Standard Chartered PLC is incorporated in England and Wales with limited liability, and is headquartered in London.

The information contained in this document has been prepared on the following basis:

i.  certain information in this document is unaudited;

ii.  all information, positions and statements set out in this document are subject to change without notice;

iii.  the information included in this document does not constitute any investment, accounting, legal, regulatory or tax advice or an invitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction;

iv.  the information included in this document may have been prepared using models, methodologies and data which are subject to certain limitations. These limitations include: a lack of reliable data (due, amongst other things, to developing measurement technologies and analytical methodologies); a lack of standardisation of data (given, amongst other things, the lack of international coordination on data and methodology standards); and future uncertainty (due, amongst other things, to changing projections relating to technological development and global and regional laws, regulations and policies, and the inability to make use of strong historical data);

v.  models, external data and methodologies used in information included in this document are or could be subject to adjustment which is beyond our control;

vi.  any opinions and estimates should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only. Expected and actual outcomes may differ from those set out in this document (as explained in the "Forward-looking statements" section);

vii. some of the related information appearing in this document may have been obtained from public and other sources and, while the Group believes such information to be reliable, it has not been independently verified by the Group and no representation or warranty is made by the Group as to its quality, completeness, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of such information;

viii.  for the purposes of the information included in this document, a number of key judgements and assumptions have been made. It is possible that the assumptions drawn, and the judgement exercised may subsequently turn out to be inaccurate. The judgements and data presented in this document are not a substitute for judgements and analysis made independently by the reader;

ix.  any opinions or views of third parties expressed in this document are those of the third parties identified, and not of the Group, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents. By incorporating or referring to opinions and views of third parties, the Group is not, in any way, endorsing or supporting such opinions or views;

x.  whilst the Group bears primary responsibility for the information included in this document, it does not accept responsibility for the external input provided by any third parties for the purposes of developing the information included in this document;

xi.  the data contained in this document reflects available information and estimates at the relevant time;

xii. where the Group has used any methodology or tools developed by a third party, the application of the methodology or tools (or consequences of its application) shall not be interpreted as conflicting with any legal or contractual obligations and such legal or contractual obligations shall take precedence over the application of the methodology or tools;

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xiii.  where the Group has used any underlying data provided or sourced by a third party, the use of the data shall not be interpreted as conflicting with any legal or contractual obligations and such legal or contractual obligations shall take precedence over the use of the data;

xiv.  this Important Notice is not limited in applicability to those sections of the document where limitations to data, metrics and methodologies are identified and where this Important Notice is referenced. This Important Notice applies to the whole document;

xv. further development of reporting, standards or other principles could impact the information included in this document or any metrics, data and targets included in this document (it being noted that Environmental, Social and Governance reporting and standards are subject to rapid change and development); and

xvi.  while all reasonable care has been taken in preparing the information included in this document, neither the Group nor any of its affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents make any representation or warranty as to its quality, accuracy or completeness, and they accept no responsibility or liability for the contents of this information, including any errors of fact, omission or opinion expressed.

You are advised to exercise your own independent judgement (with the advice of your professional advisers as necessary) with respect to the risks and consequences of any matter contained in this document.

The Group, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents expressly disclaim any liability and responsibility for any decisions or actions which you may take and for any damage or losses you may suffer from your use of or reliance on this information. Copyright in all materials, text, articles and information contained in this document (other than third party materials, text, articles and information) is the property of, and may only be reproduced with permission of an authorised signatory of, the Group.

Copyright in materials, text, articles and information created by third parties and the rights under copyright of such parties are hereby acknowledged. Copyright in all other materials not belonging to third parties and copyright in these materials as a compilation vests and shall remain at all times copyright of the Group and should not be reproduced or used except for business purposes on behalf of the Group or save with the express prior written consent of an authorised signatory of the Group. All rights reserved.



 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Global headquarters

Standard Chartered Group
1 Basinghall Avenue
London, EC2V 5DD
United Kingdom

telephone: +44 (0)20 7885 8888
facsimile: +44 (0)20 7885 9999

Shareholder enquiries

ShareCare information
website: sc.com/shareholders
helpline: +44 (0)370 702 0138

ShareGift information
website: ShareGift.org
helpline: +44 (0)20 7930 3737

Registrar information

UK

Computershare Investor Services PLC

The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol, BS99 6ZZ
helpline: +44 (0)370 702 0138

Hong Kong

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited

17M Floor, Hopewell Centre
183 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai
Hong Kong

website: computershare.com/hk/investors

Chinese translation

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited

17M Floor, Hopewell Centre
183 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai
Hong Kong

Register for electronic communications

website: investorcentre.co.uk

For further information, please contact:
Gregg Powell, Head of Investor Relations
+ 44 (0) 20 7885 5172

LSE Stock code: STAN.LN
HKSE Stock code: 02888

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